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 and redefining what it means to thrive as women in tech.

From navigating challenges to celebrating victories, this empowering conversation is part of our "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" initiative, designed to amplify voices and inspire change in the tech industry. Whether you're in tech or simply passionate about breaking barriers, this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to check out Erasmus Tech Community’s YouTube channel for the podcast! 

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In this latest 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.

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.

From working in big corporations and SMEs as an internal consultant to taking on the challenging role of a Senior Health Economics Consultant at PwC, Maartje has demonstrated that creativity is a superpower and women are mastering it!

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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 and SMEs as an internal consultant to choosing the adventurous path of entrepreneurship and co-founding her company specialized in offering personalized solutions for business scaling, Tessa proved that creativity is a superpower and women are mastering it!

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“Will this still be relevant in 5 years? If not, why am I stressing about it?”

Whether it is you are worrying about a personal issue or an entangled consultancy project, this question will help you see things from a bird’s eye perspective and realize that life is simpler than we think.

This is the advice that our guest, Sophia would give to her younger self.

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 continue her professional journey with a Master in Management of Technology at Delft University.

We learn from her the importance of listening to your instincts and always being willing to expose yourself.

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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 imposter syndrome. And we learn about her passion for ceramics.

Whether you're a seasoned marketer or aspiring to break into the field, Pelagiya's story is sure to inspire and guide.

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“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 of Global Marketing at HelloPrint. Drawing on her extensive background in retail and customer-facing roles, Marlous shares her passion for leading a diverse team in strategically navigating customer journeys. Throughout the episode, she imparts her expertise in media marketing, strategy, dialogue marketing, and marketing automation, solidifying her standing as a notable figure in the field. Marlous's multifaceted career is a testament to both her unwavering passion and exceptional proficiency.

Are you interested in working with Marlous and other similarly inspiring marketeers? 

Do not hesitate to check out the recruitment page of HelloPrint, where the recruitment team is specifically looking for ambitious work placement students! 

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 gives some advice valuable to everyone.

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 of several books including Dot Com Mantra: Social Computing in the Central Himalayas (Ashgate, 2010), The Leisure Commons: A Spatial History of Web 2.0 (Routledge, 2015; Winner of the EUR Fellowship Award), and, The Next Billion Users: Digital Life beyond the West (Harvard University Press, 2019). In this episode, we talk about her experience in building Catalyst Lab while also being an Academic. Let's listen to her story!