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In this episode we discuss: 

• My word for the year - Fearless 
• Spotify Fearless Hypewomen Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ai4AGeW3FEV316RUcBjNe?si=t-bQTj23TPGsBZGgdxkKZg
• I'm a fangirl of this fearless women: Leymah Roberta Gbowee, peace and women's activist, Nobel peace prize winner and author of the book, Mighty be our powers: How sisterhood, prayer and sex changed a nation. 
• My hope for this year...

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My year in review:

I look back at my 2023 and discover how I navigated my fears, failures and took steps towards my new passions.

If you have some experiences to share please reach out to me and share, would love to hear about your year in review.

Here are some episodes I referenced
https://thehypewomen.com/kave-bulambo-empowering-underrepresented-groups-in-germanys-tech-industry

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We introduce a new segment called: How they started...where I feature entrepreneurs and their businesses and explore the WHY behind their journey.

It's like discovering the reason why your favourite song was written, how many times they were rejected by radio stations before it became a hit. Entrepreneurs also have layered stories on how their brand came into being, some stories are inspiring, some are just well pragmatic. - like it just makes sense that was the next step to take. 

I feature the hardworking, super smart founder of the online tech publication: Recharged. Nafisa Akabor, tech and EV car journalist - shares how this idea came about after her retrenchment from the Mail and Gaurdian. While most people would be stuck feeling a sense of rejection. Nafisa saw it as redirection. In some ways it was almost instinctive that the next step for her would be to not only start her own publication, but to also monetize it. 

Nafisa is also a Car Awards judge, where she is honored for her opinion and insights on the EV Category.

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Born from the personal experiences of both founders, Kseniia Teslenko and Meri Khazaradze who faced the adversities of the war in Ukraine. They were determined to help refugees in Berlin who were suffering from PTSD, and couldn't get access to mental health therapy so they turned to machine learning and created a mental health chat bot. 

Is it safe? Is it secure? What about cultural sensitivities? 
Kseniia and Meri take us on their start up journey, a road riddled with many hurdles but their triumphant spirit has a strong message: Where there is a will, there's a way. 

mexb.ai is a powerhouse driven by four remarkable women, each a master of her domain. With robust expertise, they bring not only knowledge but also passion, dedication, and an unparalleled spirit of collaboration.

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Novelist and  presenter: Kate Mueser talks to us about he debut novel, The Girl with Twenty Fingers. We discuss her book, her process and how she got this done while pregnant with twins. 

Kate Mueser was going to become a concert pianist, but instead became a bilingual storyteller with a penchant for music. She spent over a decade working for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, where she reported and presented an award-winning documentary feature on the future of the book and hosted a TV show on German pop music, a web video series, and a youth radio show. Kate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University and a Masters Degree in Modern European Studies from Columbia University. A California native, she has spent nearly her entire adult life in Germany, with brief interruptions in New York City and Las Vegas. The Girl with Twenty Fingers, her debut novel, was largely written while she was pregnant with her twins, during her toddler’s naps.

Her reviews read as follows:
''This engrossing novel is a  multi-layered tale of love, loss, and the intricacies that come along with each, The Girl with Twenty Fingers follows a woman who finds her way back to music and herself through the unlikeliest of friendships. Filled with wonderfully flawed characters and lyrical prose, Mueser’s debut is sure to delight the senses. A must read for fans who love stories about secrets, family and second chances. ''

Kerry Lonsdale Wall Street Journal, Washington Post & Amazon Charts Bestselling Author

"In Kate Mueser's Munich, strangers become friends, Mozart brings distant generations together, and piano duets underscore the doubts and hopes of asymmetrical human history. ... But who in the story gives and who receives the greatest gift?"

Virginia Euwer Wolff
National Book Award-winning author of The Mozart Season

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If you struggle with negativity bias, where you focus on all the bad stuff that happens to you then you want to listen to this episode. 

All the greats, - singers and sport stars have doubled down on this mindset hack of overcoming their self-doubt by stepping into their next level selves. 

Inspired by the book: The Alter-Ego Effect:The Power of Secret Identities to transform your life by Todd Herman 

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Jutta Horstmann is an entrepreneur, founder, a leader who thrives at mentoring - scaling organizations, driving change, nurturing culture.

A feminist who is passionate about sustainability and an advocate for free software - she has 25 years of experience in the IT sector. 

After holding various engineering roles, Jutta founded her own software development & consulting company Data in Transit in 2006 and grew it successfully over a decade.
Later, 5 years at eyeo saw her in various roles, including COO, CTO and Managing Director. She led the company until the end of 2022, scaling it from 100 to 250 employees. 

But today she's going to share some of her insights into what will it take for a feminist transformation in the workplace. 

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Mona Algner holds two bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Psychology, along with a master's degree in Psychology.  Currently, she is pursuing her PhD with a focus on identifying the internal and systemic barriers that prevent women from accessing leadership positions. Moreover, she aims to explore the factors that can empower and enable women in professional leadership roles.

Additionally, Mona is a certified Systemic Coach, which enriches her research and work in this field. She is passionate about driving positive change in workplaces and fostering gender equality by promoting evidence-based management practices. During her free time, Mona enjoys exploring nature through hiking or chasing the perfect espresso.

We spoke about the persistent issue of gender bias in the workplace, particularly in relation to women in leadership positions. We delve into the complexities of gender bias and discrimination in the workplace, exploring the various forms it takes and the ways in which it intersects with other identities.

You may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass cliff?
Plus we shed some light on the Queen B syndrome, no not Beyonce, but the peculiar nature of the female boss holed up in a masculine work culture. 

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A life update on what's been happening in the summer. We had loads of ice-cream and we watched the Barbie movie. I cried. Listen to the episode to find out why. 
Who cries at a Barbie movie? 

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Karolina Decker, is a long-standing financial expert, entrepreneur, mother and, as co-founder of finmarie, Mind the Gap e.V. and Schulgold, she is particularly committed to financial education for women and students.

After earning two master's degrees in business, Karolina initially began a 10-year career as an executive in international banks, working  with projects in asset and wealth management and compliance. 

She became one of the few female traders.

Early on, Karolina realized that women have a different approach to their wealth accumulation, ask different questions, have different needs and goals. 

Far too few women take an active approach to their financial situation and future. Karolina has been involved in financial education since 2017 with her non-profit organization 'Mind The Gap' and in 2018 with finmarie. She is considered one of the pioneers in this field.

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