She Shares Podcast

Viridiana

She Shares” is a podcast dedicated to empowering women by sharing authentic, raw, and transformative stories. Hosted by Viridiana, this podcast explores the diverse experiences of women as they navigate key life phases such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career transitions, and personal growth. By highlighting the power of vulnerability and empathy, the podcast aims to create a community where listeners feel inspired, connected, and supported as they embrace their unique journeys. Through storytelling, we explore the beauty of growth, change, and personal evolution, reinforcing that we are not alone in our struggles, and growth can be a shared experience.”

  1. Embracing the "Multi" Mindset: Why You Don't Have to Choose Just One Path with Zoe Fragou

    1d ago

    Embracing the "Multi" Mindset: Why You Don't Have to Choose Just One Path with Zoe Fragou

    What happens when you stop trying to fit your career into a single, rigid box? In this episode, host Viridiana Velazquez connects with Zoe Fragou to talk about the beauty of being a multi-passionate professional. From leaving a secure corporate job during COVID to navigating high-stakes negotiation deals in the US, Zoe opens up about how she built her brand and mastered the mental hurdles of entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever felt like changing directions means throwing away your past, this conversation will completely reframe how you look at your professional evolution. Key Takeaways The Power of Audacity: Success requires a willingness to put yourself out there and try without letting the fear of failure paralyze your potential. The Myth of "Starting Over": Changing directions in your career isn't resetting your progress to zero; it's a continuous adaptation and accumulation of everything you've already built. Embracing Multipotentiality: Feeling pulled toward multiple disciplines is a recent topic of public discussion, but it is a powerful professional pattern rather than a sign that something is "wrong" with you. Transitioning from Corporate: Taking the leap into self-employment requires overcoming the mental barrier of "what ifs" and stepping into an abundance of possibilities. Active Listening: True exchange and gathering deep, meaningful insights often come from being a quieter, more intentional listener in conversations. Connect with Zoe :  Instagram Youtube TedX Linkedin   Connect with Viridiana host of She Shares podcast: Instagram Youtube Linkedin

    1 hr
  2. From Travel Blogger to Cake Empire: Olga's Journey to Building Christy's Bakery

    May 28

    From Travel Blogger to Cake Empire: Olga's Journey to Building Christy's Bakery

    Olga shares her remarkable journey from banking in Ukraine to building one of Geneva's most iconic bakeries—all starting with a single Facebook post asking "Would anyone want to buy these cakes?" In This Episode: 🇺🇦 Her path from Kyiv banking executive to entrepreneur (rejected for jobs for being "overqualified," so she tried something new) 📱 How a Facebook post in a Russian-speaking group launched the business with overwhelming interest 🍰 Baking with her daughter Christina—how family recipes from her grandmother's handwritten cookbook became bestsellers 🏪 Opening a bakery one week before COVID lockdown and pivoting to deliveries and crowdfunding campaigns 📈 Scaling from home-made cakes to multiple locations in 6 years (now in Plainpalais, near Manor, and Lausanne) 🇺🇦 Becoming Geneva's top employer of Ukrainian refugees (6 team members) and why this matters to her 🍪 The viral "crookie" trend that had people lining up from France 💪 Three pillars of her success: passion, persistence, and family support Key Quotes: "If you have an idea, just try. It's better to try and know you tried than regret you didn't." "I'm an entrepreneur who never stops. As soon as we earn something, we invest it to grow." "When you're busy, you're never sick." Why Listen: Olga's story proves that successful businesses often emerge from passion projects, not perfect five-year plans. She navigated international moves, crisis pivots, scaling challenges, and cultural integration while building something beloved in Geneva. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, parents balancing business and family, and anyone curious about building authentic community-driven brands. About Christy's Bakery: Artisanal cakes rooted in Ukrainian traditions with modern techniques. Bestsellers: honey cake, Napoleon, red velvet. Known for viral trends, same-day orders via WhatsApp, and monthly local farm collaborations. 📍 Locations: Plainpalais | Near Manor | Lausanne 📸 Follow: @christys.bakery

    52 min

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She Shares” is a podcast dedicated to empowering women by sharing authentic, raw, and transformative stories. Hosted by Viridiana, this podcast explores the diverse experiences of women as they navigate key life phases such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career transitions, and personal growth. By highlighting the power of vulnerability and empathy, the podcast aims to create a community where listeners feel inspired, connected, and supported as they embrace their unique journeys. Through storytelling, we explore the beauty of growth, change, and personal evolution, reinforcing that we are not alone in our struggles, and growth can be a shared experience.”