Women In Action: From Guts & Grit to Glory
This International Women’s Day, Women@Embed celebrates the courage, strength, and grit of women in the Women in Action: From Guts & Grit to Glory podcast series: profiling everyday ordinary women living extraordinary lives; self-made women from various industries around the globe on key topics facing all women, female entrepreneurs, and professionals today. The women in the series share their journey, how they hustled hard to thrive in their respective industries, and celebrate the mess and magic of life. They graciously share with us their inspiring stories, personal experiences, and views on life. Listeners will find themselves laughing and crying with...Show more
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The Post-COVID Workplace by Belinda Avery
In this episode of Women In Action: From Guts & Grit to Glory, I chat with Belinda Avery, Embed's Chief of HR, about the transformative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. We discuss how the sudden shift to remote work reshaped labor demands, productivity, and company culture. Belinda shares insights on the importance of flexibility in modern work arrangements and the challenges of maintaining employee connections in a hybrid environment. We also explore innovative initiatives like the "I Am Here" program, focusing on mental health support and fostering a culture where it's okay to ask for help. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace and discover how organizations can adapt to meet the needs of their workforce.
The Art of Living by Valerie Brandt
In this episode of Women In Action: From Guts & Grit to Glory, we celebrate International Women's Day with Valerie Brandt, a dynamic interior designer and jewelry maker whose journey is as colorful as her creations. Valerie shares her life experiences, from growing up on a horse ranch in Idaho to embracing the world as a globetrotting designer. We delve into the art of living well, exploring how to strike a balance between work, passion, and personal well-being. Valerie emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and the value of community, especially among women. Join me as we unpack her insights on creating a fulfilling life, the significance of self-care, and the beauty of lifelong learning. Tune in for inspiration that encourages you to live boldly and authentically.
Owning & Operating Your Own Business in a Male-Dominated Industry by Anja Manke
Even in our modern, progressive societies, women in male-dominated industries still face challenges such as lack of support and expression, the feeling of incompetence, and mistreatment. This actually makes owning and operating your own business in a male-dominated industry even more empowering, as you will be able to set your own company culture, values, and standards as a boss. However, there are still challenges to be faced. That’s why we have Anja Manke, CEO and Co-founder of Planet Arcade in Germany to share with us her experiences as a successful business owner in the FEC industry. In this segment, she emphasises the importance of having self-confidence and a strong will to show that you know what you are doing, and say what you have to–especially when your female voice gets drowned. Anja’s advice to young or aspiring entrepreneurs is: "Believe in yourself and your goals, and surround yourself with a good network of people with more experience in the business, especially when you are at the beginning of doing something new."
Navigating Stress Without Emotional Eating by Amanda Lim
Many of us turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or self-reward. And when we do, we tend to reach for that pint of ice cream, a bag of potato chips, or that greasy burger we crave so much–usually after a stressful day at work. In this segment, Coach Amanda Lim covers the three approaches she teaches her clients when they are triggered to eat emotionally, like curbing holiday cravings, staying on track with "tethering," and having the power to say, "Not today, Satan!" Hear it from this certified health coach, nutritionist, and mother and Founder of Lifting Women. With 17 years of experience, Amanda has transformed over 1000 individuals in weight loss, pre and postpartum fitness, nutritional planning, and behavioural change.