Her Story. Her Success. Your Inspiration.
A podcast that celebrates the resilience and ambition of women who dared to break barriers and build their own seats at the table.
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Founded in 2020 amidst global uncertainty, the “Her Story” podcast was born from a desire to foster community and continuity among students. We sought out influential women from diverse sectors to share their professional trajectories, defining challenges, and the hard-won wisdom they acquired along the way. Recognising that today’s graduates continue to navigate a professional landscape marked by systemic inequalities, we curate these conversations to serve as both a compass and a catalyst. Our mission is to inspire every listener to pursue their highest ambitions with confidence and resilience.
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Her Story || What it really takes to build a Studio || Soraya & Nikky of TWO22
In this special crossover episode of the Women’s Business Network × Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship podcast, we speak with Soraya and Nikky, the founders of TWO22, a boutique gym built on vision, resilience, and purpose.
Her Story || Who Speaks online – And Who Doesn’t? || Nadia Mentzel
Our very first episode of the new season is here, and we couldn’t have started with a better conversation. In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Mentzel, PhD candidate and lecturer at the department of Media and Communication at ESHCC. We talked about presence, communication, and the importance of building your future.
S2E5: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Digital Marketing with Mira AbouJaoude
IIn this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mira AbouJaoude about her inspiring journey in digital marketing, the entrepreneurial path of founding her own company, Ugo Digital Services and her “Rising Leaders” community in International Advertising Association.
S2E4: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Public Speaking with Bianca Bănică
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the art of public speaking with Bianca Bănică, Co-founder and Business Development Manager at Lifeversity. As a seasoned public speaking trainer, Bianca shares her expert insights on crafting compelling speeches and delivering messages with confidence…
S2E3: Women in Business Days
In this episode, we are diving into Women in Business Days, a powerful initiative organized by Women’s Business Network and B&R Beurs to empower women in finance, leadership, and innovation!
Join us as we speak with Michelle about her inspiring journey from consulting to venture capital…
S2E2: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Tech
Welcome to the first-ever ETCxWBN Podcast, a collaboration between the Erasmus Tech Community and the Women’s Business Network. In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journeys of Julie and Leire, two accomplished Microsoft professionals, who share their stories of breaking barriers…
S2E1: Careers in Finance: Beyond Investment Banking with Julija Luzan
In this episode of Her Story, we chat with Julija Luzan, who shares her journey in investment banking and explores the diverse opportunities within the finance sector.
Careers in Consulting: Consultancy in the Health industry and Health Economics with Maartje Groeliker
In this latest episode of Her Story, we explore the world of consultancy with Maartje Groeliker, uncover the key pillars of building a successful business, and share practical advice on improving your networking skills and boosting your visibility at work…
Careers in Consulting: Internal Consultancy & Entrepreneurship with Tessa de Flines
In this new episode of Her Story we dive into the ins and outs of consultancy with Tessa de Flines, learn about the main pillars of a successful business and discover some practical tips for becoming a better networker and increasing your visibility in the workplace. From working in big corporations…
Careers in Consulting: Strategy & Entrepreneurship with Sophia Brenck
We start our Careers in Consultancy Podcast series with Sophia Brenck, an ambitious and courageous young woman, who skillfully navigates the consultancy landscape. After working on startups scaling as a manager and being involved in various consulting projects, she chose to…
Careers in Marketing: Marketing Operations with Pelagiya Dragomirova
In the tenth episode of Her Story podcast, Pelagiya Dragomirova, Marketing Manager at iO and an expert in marketing operations, shares her journey and insights from the marketing industry. We discuss the essential traits of a successful marketer, navigating uncertainty, and overcoming…
Careers in Marketing: Digital Marketing with Marlous Spaven
“If you’ve never done it you are probably really good at it because you have never failed at it – so you might as well try it!”
In the ninth episode of Her Story, we delve into the career journey of Marlous Spaven, the Head…
Careers in Marketing: (User-Generated) Content with Claudia Julia Lisson
The eighth episode of Her Story features Claudia Julia Lisson, an experienced content creator with a passion for user-generated content (UGC). She walks us through what is it like to be a content creator, what are the main challenges and most rewarding moments of this type of career, and…
Let’s Talk about Workplace Harassment in the Netherlands with Harriet King
Harriet King is the founder and CEO of de.Trybe, is a former international employment law attorney, coach, and speaker. As a lawyer, she use to advise companies on the relevant legal framework and associated processes for complaints at work, including sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
The Journey of Dr Payal Arora; Everything from Academia to Industry
Dr Payal Arora is a Full Professor and Chair in Technology, Values, and Global Media Cultures at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is the Founder and Executive Director of a digital activism organization, Catalyst Lab. She is a digital anthropologist and author…
Nonprofits and Women in Technology: Problems and Solutions in the Philippines with Audrey Pe
Audrey Pe is the founder and executive director of WiTech, a nonprofit organization based in the Philippines that aims to educate, inspire, and empower the youth to break gender stereotypes and make a difference using technology. In this episode, we talk about the gender gap in the tech…
Girls in Charge: Entrepreneurship an Inspiring Women
Maggie Chen is the co-founder of Girls in Charge, an inspiring British non-profit firm that strives to help female students boost their confidence and entrepreneurial skills to empower and help them reach their career goals via game-based workshops. How did she start her own organization…
Technology, feminine archetypes, and equality of outcome – Are women subconsciously discouraged from reaching their full potential?
Dr. Cara Antoine is the Managing Director Digital Tranformationformer at IG&H, a successful career woman and inspiring tech enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss the unfairness of bringing up our children based on gender, the lack of women representatives in media, and how technology…
Entrepreneurship & Feminism – What is it like to be a woman in a man’s world?
Micky Chen is a tech entrepreneur and an IBA alumnus, who is passionate about technology, innovation, and gender equality. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the disadvantages of being an entrepreneur, what is it to be a female in a male-dominated industry, and how to deal with…
Gender, Feminism & Environment – How are they all connected
Wendy Harcourt is a professor of Gender, Diversity, and Sustainable Development. In this episode, she tells about how feminism is connected to the environment, what is necessary to achieve a more equal and just society, and so much more.
Abortion as Women’s Rights – Lessons from Ireland
Ivana Bacik is an Irish activist and politician. In this episode, she tells us about the journey Ireland went through starting from the 1990s. She explains how abortion is a feminist issue and where it stands now in Ireland and in other societies.
Gender Inequality in Higher Education: Why is it still a problem? w/Anne Boring
Why do girls choose universities that are below their levels? Is it true that female professors are usually ranked lower than males? We met up with Anne Boring, an Assistant Professor of Economics and gender inequality researcher, to answer these questions.