Business in the city

Emilie Joulia
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Business in the city is the podcast of entrepreneurs without borders. Every week Emilie welcomes role-models entrepreneurs from various countries, various backgrounds, who share the common point to have reinvented themselves, used usual or unusual strategies to succeed, share their vision and how to become who you are. Listen to stories from worldwide entrepreneurs, mainly coming from the corporate world. Join us!

Episodes

  1. 07/28/2024

    From waitress to business owner: Pauline made her way into the garment industry!

    Pauline Lee (Hong Kong) was used to do a million jobs when she was a young lady and one day she took the leap into the garment entrepreneurship: an industry introduced by her mother. She was able to find an investor and build teams that now supply the world in qualitative products made in Vietnam.

    From waitress to business owner: Pauline made her way into the garment industry!

  2. 07/26/2024

    Claudia Romo Edelman left recognized positions (UN) to start social entrepreneurship in the US

    Claudia shares her journey as a social entrepreneur. From working in high-profile international organizations to becoming an entrepreneur focused on unifying and empowering the Latino community (she founded the "We are all humans" Foundation). She discusses the challenges she faced in establishing her foundation, including legal and financial hurdles, and the critical importance of education and collaboration in overcoming these obstacles. Claudia highlights the significant progress made by the foundation in increasing unity and pride among Latinos and the impact of mobilizing corporate America to support inclusivity. She also announces her new venture of commercializing a family-produced spirit while maintaining a focus on social impact and sustainability. Claudia emphasizes the current opportunities for women and Latinos and the importance of supporting each other to achieve shared goals.

    Claudia Romo Edelman left recognized positions (UN) to start social entrepreneurship in the US

  3. 07/26/2024

    Diving into entrepreneurship right after the studies - The Algae Green Dreams of Vanessa Barzasi

    Enter the world of eco-friendly entrepreneurship with Vanessa, the visionary behind Sustainable Engage. In this episode of Business in the City, Vanessa shares her inspiring journey from pandemic-inspired inspiration to creating sustainable interior design solutions using algae. With a background in economics and an unexpected twist into biotech, Vanessa's story is as unique as her business. Discover how she's revolutionizing the industry with her passion for nature and commitment to reducing carbon footprints. Plus, don't miss out on Vanessa's book recommendation, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, to supercharge your own entrepreneurial journey.

    Diving into entrepreneurship right after the studies - The Algae Green Dreams of Vanessa Barzasi

  4. 07/26/2024

    Building green cities: Arnav wants to change the urban landscapes in UK!

    In this episode, the newly graduated student Arnav explains why he took the leap directly into entrepreneurship after his studies at UCL London. His vision of sustainability coming from a green India is full of innovation and solutions for a better tomorrow. From integrating nature into urban spaces to redefining construction practices for a greener future, Arnav shares insights, anecdotes, and invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and environmentally conscious individuals.

    Building green cities: Arnav wants to change the urban landscapes in UK!

  5. 07/26/2024

    We welcome Agustina Cervera, an Argentinian architect now based in the U.S.

    In this episode Emilie interviews Agustina Cervera, an Argentine architect now based in the U.S. Agustina who shares her journey from a small town in Argentina to becoming an architect in the U.S., driven by a desire for independence and freedom. She discusses her early career in architecture firms in New York, her transition to entrepreneurship, and the challenges she faced. Agustina emphasizes the importance of finding a niche, being resilient, and continuously improving one's skills. She highlights her work in real estate development, focusing on multifamily residential buildings and her recent ventures into hospitality design. Agustina advises aspiring entrepreneurs to remain passionate, never give up, and find meaning in their work. She recommends the book "Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul" for its insights on finding purpose.

    We welcome Agustina Cervera, an Argentinian architect now based in the U.S.

  6. 07/25/2024

    We welcome Mia Eisenstadt, an entrepreneur based in London who founded a social app for dads

    In this episode of "Business in the City," Emilie interviews Mia Eisenstadt, a researcher and entrepreneur specializing in child and teenage psychology and parental well-being. Mia, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology, discusses her journey from founding Rios, a company focused on social and environmental challenges, to developing the Fatherly app, which supports dads with parenting resources and community. She emphasizes the importance of mental health support for fathers and the evolving role of dads in modern parenting. Mia shares her experiences transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the skills she had to learn and the challenges she faced. She offers insights into balancing research with business, stressing the value of continuous learning and adapting to new trends. Mia also outlines her goals for expanding Fatherly and supporting parents in impoverished communities. The episode concludes with Mia recommending the book "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday and expressing her hopes for the future success of her projects.

    We welcome Mia Eisenstadt, an entrepreneur based in London who founded a social app for dads

  7. 01/10/2024

    Business in the city welcomes Rosario B. Casas

    Rosario is an award-winning Colombian female entrepreneur now based in « the generous city » of New York. No dream is too big for her: as a child she wanted to become the president of Colombia and now she’s a spatial computing expert and developer, co-founder of multiple companies in tech. BUT she initially was in political sciences. So what happened? She explains the shift and also teaches life lessons such as « keep discovering things because you don’t know where you will end up! » She’s indeed a true example of how reinventing your life is fulfilling. Coming from the anticorruption affairs and working now in technology, Rosario is able to discuss an infinite number of topics! In this episode we talk about AI, real estate, and how to do incredible things! She also believes in the following mantra: « Feeling comfortable with what you are is the easiest way to succeed. » 2 books she recommends to elevate your game: « Professional troublemaker » by Luvvie Ajayi Jones and The Infinite Retina by Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble.

    Business in the city welcomes Rosario B. Casas

  8. 01/10/2024

    Business in the city welcomes Yvonne Ma

    Today we go to Hong Kong to meet Yvonne Ma, founder of the award-winning Eighty20 marketing agency, employer of 10 and owner of 4 dogs (all this in the most expensive city in the world). I met Yvonne in 2013 when I launched Paris Art, she was born in this fantastic city and is now taking US, Paris and London. Listen to her stories about working with global brands such as the EU commission, San Francisco travel association or Jamie Oliver when he came to set up his restaurant in HK back in 2017. She explains the 80/20 business concept and « how to do less while creating more ». She gives tips for those who are scared to launch and recommendations on how to retain clients for ever!

    Business in the city welcomes Yvonne Ma

  9. 10/22/2023

    Business in the city welcomes Marina Vishnyakova

    After losing her job in the corporate, Marina first converted her hobby into a business and started making and selling journals. And then she moved to consulting and coaching, for the last 6 years providing now services as a leadership and personal branding coach and strategist. After living in 6 countries, she finally moved to Barcelona, Spain where she's based now. When she started her entrepreneurial journey making and selling journals, she felt like a downshifter and had the fear of criticism. She started to run her social media to promote her business in Spanish, the language she had never used before for work. And she was able to build her own personal brand and business in a foreign language and in a foreign country from scratch. She understood how to handle it which led her to implement her method against the impostor syndrome. She explains her transition from the corporate life to entrepreneurship and how you can actually change your life in a short amount of time if you decide so! She also describes how she managed to find her first clients using social media and her own circle.MarinaOne book she recommends to elevate your confidence: « Screw it let’s do it » from Sir Richard Branson One book she recommends to elevate your confidence: « Screw it let’s do it » from Sir Richard Branson. Discover Marina on LinkedIn: @marina-vishnyakova-nazarenko Discover Marina on Instagram: @marinavishnyakova

    Business in the city welcomes Marina Vishnyakova
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Business in the city is the podcast of entrepreneurs without borders. Every week Emilie welcomes role-models entrepreneurs from various countries, various backgrounds, who share the common point to have reinvented themselves, used usual or unusual strategies to succeed, share their vision and how to become who you are. Listen to stories from worldwide entrepreneurs, mainly coming from the corporate world. Join us!

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  • Creator
    Emilie Joulia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emilie Joulia
  • Show Website
    Business in the city