Guest: Belén de Vicente-Retortillo Fisher – Leadership & Business Development Consultant

What does it truly mean to lead in today’s world—and why does it matter more than ever?

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Belén de Vicente-Retortillo Fisher, an international consultant empowering leaders and teams to grow with purpose and authenticity. With expertise in People Experience, Emotional Intelligence, and Creative Transformation, Belén helps organizations move beyond outdated models of control and toward cultures built on connection.

Drawing from her work with NGOs, start-ups, education networks, and multinational companies, Belén shares how emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and creativity are shaping the next generation of leadership.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it means to lead with emotional intelligence and why it’s essential now

• How to build workplace cultures people truly connect with

• Why creativity is a strategic force in aligning teams with purpose

• Real-world success stories of business transformation through empathy and vision

• How leadership behavior shifts across cultures and where it stays the same

• A powerful mindset shift every leader needs to adopt today

💡 “Leadership is no longer about control, it’s about connection.”

If there’s one message we hope you take from this episode, it’s this: The most successful businesses of tomorrow will be led by those who dare to lead with empathy, purpose, and authenticity.

🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube & RSS.

Guest: MELL – MELL.SPACE Founder and Brand Awareness Mentor

In this powerful conversation, Mell shares her transformation from a traditional PR and marketing expert to a soulful branding guide. With experience across tourism, healthcare, and creative industries, she now helps entrepreneurs align their outer message with their inner truth.

We talk about the importance of humanizing branding, cultivating authentic presence, and using self-awareness as a business superpower. Mell offers practical tips for tapping into clarity, showing up with intention, and building a brand rooted in connection, not just performance.

🔹 Topics covered:

• Bringing mindfulness into business strategy
• Branding as a mirror of identity
• How to create presence beyond the polished image
• Starting your personal branding journey with authenticity
• A final message for Romanian and international listeners on staying human in business

💡 “Your light is your brand. Start small, stay honest, and lead with heart.”

🔥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO Franchising can be a powerful strategy for small and medium-sized businesses looking to scale. In this episode, discover when franchising makes sense, how to get started, and what it takes to maintain quality while growing. Whether you're exploring expansion or looking to invest, this conversation offers valuable guidance on building a successful franchise model.

🚩 KEY TOPICS:

• When and why franchising makes sense for SME growth
• Essential steps to build a successful franchise model
• How to maintain quality and brand identity across franchises

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📢 SPECIAL GUEST:

🛟 Johnny Heinmann - Investor & Business Mentor - Early Warning Europe

🎤 MODERATOR:

🟣 Gabriela Niță - WEI Member & Business Mentor - Early Warning Europe Network

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🚩 CHAPTERS:

00:07 – Intro

00:42 – Guest Presentation

01:27 – What is franchising and when does it make sense?

06:20 – Advantages and risks of franchising

17:22 – First essential steps to develop a franchise

30:35 – Maintaining brand identity while giving up control

32:00 – Industries where franchising has worked + examples

38:16 – Final Franchising for SMEs, Franchise business strategy,

SME growth strategies, Successful franchise model, Franchise development steps, Brand identity in franchising, Franchise opportunities for small businesses

🔥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO In this episode, we explore the power of business mentoring and the digital finance revolution. From cash flow automation to smarter investments, digital finance is transforming the way entrepreneurs manage their businesses. Learn how you can use these tools to build resilience, increase efficiency, and prepare your company for long-term success.

🚩 KEY TOPICS:

✅ Why entrepreneurs can’t ignore digital finance

✅ How to implement digital finance

✅ What financial health really means

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📢 SPECIAL GUEST: 🛟 Eliza Migodici – Finance Manager Puratos | Mentor | Coach | Author

🎤 MODERATOR: 🟣 Diana-Maria Georgescu – WEI President | Business Mentor Early Warning Europe

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🚩 CHAPTERS:

00:03 – Intro

01:35 – Guest Presentation

02:41 – What is Digital Finance?

06:35 – Why is Digital Finance Important for Entrepreneurs?

09:30 – Are Romanian Businesses Ready for Digital Finance?

13:54 – A Tailored Strategy: Digital Finance by Business Stage

25:30 – How to Measure Financial Health?

30:48 – What Entrepreneurs Can Do Starting Today?

36:14 – Final

Digital finance business mentoring, Financial health Romanian entrepreneurs, Cash flow automation, Digital transformation, Startup growth, Scaling resilience, Smart investments SME, Strategy business health

🔥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO

Join us in this insightful podcast focused on Austria and Romania, diving into the challenges and opportunities SMEs face in both countries. We’ll explore topics like limited access to capital, digital transformation, and cross-border collaboration—offering valuable insights to inspire entrepreneurs and help them overcome obstacles.

🚩 KEY TOPICS:

• Economic Relations between Austria & Romania
• Cross-Border Collaboration
• Limited Access to Capital
• Digital Transformation
• Market Competition and Internationalization
• Building Resilience

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📢 SPECIAL GUEST:

🛟 Martin Theyer - Certified Coach - EIC Accelerator Programme | Early Warning Europe Network Ambassador

🎤 MODERATOR:

🟣 Gabriela Niță – WEI Member & Business Mentor of the Early Warning Europe Network

🔥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO

This episode explores the power of business mentoring and international collaboration, focusing on how partnerships between Italy and Romania can drive business success.

🚩 KEY TOPICS:

✅ The impact of mentoring and coaching on business growth

✅ How cross-border partnerships create new opportunities

✅ Lessons from the Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy

✅ The role of sustainability and innovation in modern business

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📢 SPECIAL GUESTS:

🛟 Giovanni Belly - Founder & President AIMI | Senior Mentor Early Warning Europe Network

🛟 Elena Galletti - Expert in Sustainability | AIMI Associate Founder | Mentor Early Warning Europe

🛟 Paolo Franceschini - Mentor & Coach | AIMI Associate Founder| Mentor Early Warning Europe

🛟 Anna Tiberi - Sustainability Consultant | AIMI Associate Founder | Mentor Early Warning Europe

🎤 MODERATOR:

🟣 Diana-Maria Georgescu – WEI President | Business Mentor Early Warning Europe

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🚩 CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:04 What has Italy gained from Early Warning Europe? – Giovanni Belly

05:19 The value of business partnerships between Italy & Romania – Elena Galletti

09:39 Mentoring vs. Coaching – What’s the difference? – Paolo Franceschini

15:38 The future of AIMI & expanding mentoring in Europe – Anna Tiberi

20:33 The impact of mentoring on professional growth – All Guests

28:44 Outro