If you’d like to skip the personal updates at the beginning, the summary of “Flavor and Fearlessness” with Merve starts at minute 6.

Merve's Journey of Boldness, Imperfection & Heart.

This episode is close to my heart. I talk about the incredible story of Merve — a woman I admire deeply. She’s a founder, a daughter, a leader, and a true powerhouse. Together with her mother, she built a catering business from the ground up, navigating challenges with courage, humor, and resilience.

Her story reminded me (and hopefully reminds you too) that you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. You just need to begin — and keep going.

In this episode, I talk about:

• How Merve turned “starting from scratch” into her greatest strength
• Why your cultural background is your unique power
• The trap of perfectionism and how to break free from it
• The magic of improvisation in business and life
• Building a heart-led business with purpose and values
• Being a role model without losing softness, femininity, or joy

Why this story matters:Because it's real. Because it shows what happens when we show up fully, messily, and fearlessly. Merve's story is full of warmth, lessons, and the reminder that we are not alone — community matters. Family matters. And most of all, our stories matter.

Links & Resources:
💼 Connect with Merve:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hale-merve-demirg%C3%BClle-979563180/
🍽️ Want to book her catering?

🎓 Learn more about my womenforfinance online academy:

📥 Looking for 1:1 mentoring or a finance workshop for your team?

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If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you reflect — I’d love to hear from you.

Message me, tag me, share your thoughts. And if you have guest ideas for future episodes (German or English), my inbox is always open 💚