Who Cares About My Story?

In this special episode of Who Cares About My Story?, I bring you with me to meet the host, the speakers and attendees of the Costa Women's Annual Conference 2026.

I asked all of them these main questions: 

- Why is the work you do important to you?
- How is it connected to your own personal journey?

I'm so grateful to everyone who generously participated in this special episode! 🌻

Big shoutout to Ali Meehan, who has organized this event for the 13th year as a way to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Learn more about my guests:

- Michele Collison
https://www.mindshifttheory.io/

- Danielle Py-Salas
https://expatlivin.com/

- Sandra Laurie
https://wlcostaproperties.net/

- Cally Walker
https://connectmymarketing.com/
https://www.dentalmavericks.org/

- Elin Debora Brixson
https://www.naranjacoaching.com/ 

- Susanne van Doorn
https://susannevandoorn.com/ 

- Jane Bryan
https://www.janebryanbeautytraining.co.uk/
https://casatorretablanca.com/

- Emma Thorne Lees
https://emmathornelees.com/

- Katie Imbroda Barker
https://paralegalspain.com/

- Marléne Rose Shaw
https://findcouragetobeyou.com/

- Andrea Nagy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagyandrea/

- Conni Berner
http://www.cb-photography.one/

- Anella Hansen
https://wellbeing-forever.com/

- Carina Cederbye
https://www.instagram.com/carinacederbye/

- Susana Serrano-Davey
https://serranodavey.com/

- Silvia Cabrera de Vreeze
https://www.nockolds.es/

- Verena Swoboda
https://verenalibertad.com/

- Mari-Liis Vaher
https://powerful-marketers.com/

- Mariëlle de Bruin
https://osteopathycostadelsol.com/

- Sonia Aza Aparicio
https://azatranslation.com/

- Tracey Baxter
https://www.pinkcopywriting.com/

- Lara Moloney
https://www.laramoloney.com/

- Elizabeth Quispe
https://linktr.ee/elizabethmquispe

- Georgina Shaw
https://www.shawmarketingservices.com/

- Sarah Houldcroft
https://www.goldcrestbooks.com/

- Kate Kurdziej
https://olivier-consultancy.co.uk/

- Kristiina Tähtinen
https://mijasnatural.com/

- Ali Meehan
https://costawomen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/costawomen/ 
https://www.instagram.com/alimeehanspain/

___

CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Cover art creator: Danna Manija
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 
____

👄 Who Cares About My Story?
- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!
https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever felt the pull to do something different, but doubted your inner voice? What if finding your wings starts by truly listening inside?

Today's guest is Adriana Caliri, a leadership coach who has spent the last five years supporting leaders around the world to reconnect with their evolution, fulfillment, and joy.

She is a former corporate executive with 25 years of experience leading global teams. Adriana’s journey began in Italy, took her through a two-decade corporate career at Nike, and eventually led her to open her own coaching business. 

On the outside, she had the dream job, the global lifestyle, and the promotions. On the inside, she was navigating emptiness, pressure, and an eating disorder she kept hidden for decades. In this episode, she shares what changed, how coaching transformed her life, and why she now helps others “find their wings.”

We talk about what it really means to learn the game before trying to break the rules, why meaningful work starts from within, and how sharing your story can open doors for others. Adriana also opens up about healing from bulimia and how forgiving herself became the first step before ever telling that part of her story publicly.

If you’ve ever wondered who cares about your story or questioned whether your experience truly matters, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your story begins with you seeing its value first.

Get ready to reflect, reconnect with your own wings, and maybe even ask yourself a bold “what if?” 

Links/resources for this episode: 

Adriana Caliri’s links:
- Website:  https://www.renaissance-cec.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.adry/ 
- LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachadry/ 

Grab "WNGSway the Workbook", by Adriana Caliri:  https://www.renaissance-cec.com/shop/ 


My links:
- Website: https://www.rememancera.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/ 
 -Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/ 
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera 

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/ 

__________________________

CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Adriana Caliri
Podcast Editor: Rocío Giuletti
Cover art creator: Danna Manija
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

__________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?
- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!
https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever downplayed your real story because it didn’t “fit” your career path?

Today’s guest is Laura Vegh, a freelance writer and strategist with a fascinating path from a PhD in cybersecurity to the rare combination of creative storytelling with technical expertise. She works with B2B SaaS companies and health & wellness brands, blending deep technical know-how with heartfelt, human-centered writing.

Laura shares how growing up in post-communist Romania shaped her early career, steering her in the direction of academia. But writing was always her first love, and eventually, it led her out of university halls, into the world of freelance writing.

She opens up about the self-doubt she faced while navigating this career pivot, the moment she decided to share more openly about being neurodivergent, and how her story, that was once hidden, has now become a powerful part of her brand. We also talk about humor as a storytelling tool, the fear of oversharing, and why some people assume her rates are sky-high.

Laura’s path is a reminder that your story doesn’t have to be polished or linear to be worth sharing. If you’ve ever questioned whether your background really “works” for your personal brand story, this episode is for you.

Links/resources for this episode:

Kim Marsh’s community for writers: https://www.openbookco.com/community 

Laura’s links:

Website: https://lauravegh.com 

Substack: https://lauravegh.substack.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-vegh-7693125/ 

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Laura Vegh

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever felt like life forced you to stop, only to guide you toward something more meaningful?

Today’s guest is Michelle Martinez, a Life Systems Strategist who helps overwhelmed women simplify their lives with humor, heart, and zero BS. Her work is rooted in real-life experience, and in this conversation, she shares the deeply personal journey that inspired her mission.

Michelle opens up about caring for her father during his final months, leaving a toxic job, and navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, all within a short time. These moments didn’t break her. Instead, they became the foundation for a new way of living and working.

We talk about the origins of her “LIFE” framework, the power of asking for help (even when it feels impossible), and how to build routines that support your real, messy, beautiful life. Michelle also shares how storytelling has connected her with others navigating chronic illness, caregiving, or just plain burnout.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance your needs with all the demands of life, or if you’re craving more ease and joy in your day, don’t miss this episode.

Links/resources for this episode:

Get Michelle’s Quick-Start Guide to Simplify Your Day: https://www.mmvirtualresources.com/product-page/your-first-life-system-a-quick-start-guide-to-simplify-your-day 

Connect with Michelle:

Website: www.mmvirtualresources.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesystems_michelle

Michelle’s podcast Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness: https://feeds.captivate.fm/simplifying-lifes-beau/ 

Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/lifesystems_mm

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Michelle Martinez

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever felt torn between your different passions and unsure how to bring them all together under one story?

Today’s guest is Sarika Sake, a former UN official turned award-winning entrepreneur with a mission to spread joy and preserve the 2000-year-old craft of Japanese Sake. She’s the founder of Sarika International and the Sake Beauty Balm, a natural cosmetics brand infused with sake and recognized by the 2024 European Natural Beauty Awards.

In this episode, Sarika opens up about navigating life as a multipassionate entrepreneur, running several businesses while anchoring them under one personal brand. From her surprising first encounter with “real” sake, to launching a face yoga practice by accident, to creating a community for global women leaders, Sarika shares how everything she does ties back to joy, sustainability, and women’s empowerment.

We also explore how she’s learned to share her story in a way that honors both her values and her privacy, and why owning all her “babies” (aka business ventures) helped her define a brand that feels true to who she is.

If you’ve ever wondered how to merge your many interests into one clear message, don’t miss this inspiring conversation.

Links/resources for this episode:

Sarika’s Sake brand: https://www.thesarika.com/sake 

Sake Face Yoga: https://www.thesarika.com/faceyoga 

Sake Beauty Balm: https://www.thesarika.com/sakebalm 

Zen & Sip Salon: https://www.thesarika.com/society 

Sarika’s links:

Website: https://www.thesarika.com/

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarika.sake 

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Sarika Sake

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever looked “successful” on the outside, but felt stuck inside?
What if the story you’re afraid to tell is the one that could set you (and your business) free?

Today’s guest is Tracy Irwin, a bestselling author, business mentor, and the founder of an award-winning accounting practice in the UK, which she now leads from the Spanish mountainside. 

With a lot of openness and honesty, Tracy talks about what it really means to design your business around the life you want, not the other way around.

In this conversation, Tracy shares how a personal turning point led her to walk away from what looked like a “perfect” life, with two suitcases and a strong desire for something more. She tells us about her experience of writing her book, struggling with imposter syndrome, and how finally publishing it in 2023 transformed her business, her confidence, and her visibility.

Of course we also go into storytelling, and how it has become a powerful tool for Tracy, whether she’s coaching clients, sending emails, or speaking on stages. Tracy reminds us that sharing our mistakes, not just our wins, is what truly connects us.

If you've ever wondered whether your story is worth telling, this episode is for you. Tracy shows us that it's not about being loud or having a dramatic backstory. It's about being real. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation.

Links/resources for this episode:

Tracy’s links:
- Website: www.tracyirwin.co.uk
- Resources: https://tracyirwin.co.uk/links/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyalaineirwin/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracyirwintfa/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyalaineirwin

My links:
- Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Tracy Irwin

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Today’s guest is Gina Onativia, founder and CEO of the Course Creation Boutique. Gina helps experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs get their online courses and programs done and out to the world, and she has built programs and content for Tony Robbins, Amy Porterfield, Bo Eason, IBM, and Special Olympics.

Gina shares how she went from working behind-the-scenes to becoming the face of her own business, that she runs with her husband, Alex.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Gina’s transition from supporting big name clients, and using their stories as social proof, to embracing her own narrative and sharing her own personal stories in her business.
• Gina explains how sharing your story can build trust and connect you with your audience, particularly in the online course space where personal brands dominate.
• We also talk about Gina’s experience around sharing health issues with her audience, like what do you share when you go into surgery? And how do you keep boundaries around this?

Whether you’re a course creator yourself, or a service provider who tends to stay in the shadow of your clients, tune in for Gina’s insights on storytelling and how it has helped her build relationships with her audience.

Links/resources for this episode:

Gina’s podcast: https://coursecreationboutique.com/podcasts/ 

The podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmueJi9AkM1HZ9R8ZcmZsSw

Gina’s website: https://coursecreationboutique.com/ 

Gina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaonativia

Gina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coursecreationboutique/

Game plan for building your online course:
 https://coursecreationboutique.com/gameplan

Thanks to our mutual friend, Becky McCleery for introducing us! You can find Becky here: https://www.beckylytermccleery.com/ 

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Gina Onativia

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Have you ever been afraid to show up as your true self on camera? What if embracing your 'weird' could be the key to attracting your perfect audience? 

Today’s guest is Andrea Stenberg, a video marketing strategist who helps coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs explode their visibility, show off their expertise and get new clients using video.

Andrea started her business before online marketing was a thing, so she went from traditional offline marketing to embracing video marketing despite her initial fears and challenges. 

In this episode, Andrea shares how it took her a while from deciding to get into video marketing, to actually doing it, and then there was also the challenge of showing up as her own ‘weird’ self.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The fears around showing up on camera, and how Andrea eventually managed to overcome them. 
• The importance of authenticity in telling your story, and how sharing her struggles allowed Andrea to make genuine connections with her audience, which helped them to face their own video fears.
• Andrea’s concept of ‘owning your weird’ and being unapologetically yourself to attract your right people. Not everyone will connect with your story, but the people who do, are the ones you want to work with.

Join us for this conversation to get inspired to ‘own your weird’ and use it to grow strong connections with your audience!

Links/resources for this episode:

Andrea’s links:

Andrea’s free report with 7 videos for explosive growth: https://my.thebabyboomerentrepreneur.com/7videos 

Andrea’s website: https://www.thebabyboomerentrepreneur.com/

Andrea’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreastenberg/

Andrea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreastenberg/

Andrea’s Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2062374727318967 

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Andrea Stenberg

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Today’s guest is Krystal Proffitt, a Podcast Coach, Content Strategist, and host of the award-winning show The Proffitt Podcast. She specializes in helping content creators create with confidence, and she recently hit the milestone of publishing the 500th episode of her own podcast!

In this episode, we cover how sharing your own story can help your business progress in unexpected ways. Krystal shares how her journey from stay-at-home mom to podcasting expert highlights the importance of relatable stories. Krystal emphasizes that storytelling doesn’t need a big, audacious life event, because simple, everyday moments can create meaningful connections with your audience.

We talk about:

• The relatability of storytelling and how little pieces of your life can help your audience feel more connected to you.
• How getting practice with storytelling can make it second nature and help you share your journey in a way that feels authentic rather than flustered.
• Krystal's approach to creating valuable, understandable content and why you don’t need to talk about every technical detail.

Join us for this episode as Krystal encourages you to find the fun in storytelling and shows you how even the simplest stories matter if they're meaningful, providing you with new ways to connect authentically with your audience.

Links/resources for this episode:

Krystal’s links:

Krystal’s website: https://krystalproffitt.com/ 

Krystal’s podcast: https://krystalproffitt.com/podcast/ 

Krystal’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KrystalProffitt/

Krystal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystalproffitttx/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Podcasters connect community: https://krystalproffitt.com/join  

Heather Sager (Krystal’s friend who is a speaking coach): https://heathersager.com/ 

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Krystal Proffitt

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

Today’s guest is Rebeca Hazelnut, a personal brand guide and business mentor, specialized in brand identity and strategy. She has a really unique background as an Arctic guide, so we talked about the transition into personal branding work, and how she eventually started using the power of storytelling to make her business stand out.

Rebeca, like me, is a Spanish speaker, but we recorded this conversation in English. Aside from Spanish and English, Rebeca also speaks French, Russian and Norwegian. She has learned new languages as a way to connect with fascinating cultures and people. This was useful in her life as an Arctic guide and now as a brand strategist working with people globally.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Rebeca's career shift became the cornerstone of her personal brand, proving that every story has value, even the ones that seem unrelated to your current path.
• Rebeca lets us in on her initial hesitations to share about her background because she was worried that it had nothing to do with her current work. But embracing her full story ultimately strengthened her brand.
• We also talk about the power of transparency in business, from sharing financial realities to building a brand that's both authentic and memorable.

Rebeca's journey is an inspiration to anyone looking to weave their own story into their brand narrative. Tune in to explore how storytelling can impact your business and resonate deeply with your audience.

Links/resources for this episode:

Rebeca’s website: www.rebecahazelnutstudio.com

Rebeca’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeca.hazelnut/

Sign up for Rebeca’s newsletter (La Cara Norte) on her website.

COTAS ALTAS is Rebeca’s business-branding-and-sales mastermind to take your business to the top of the peak: https://rebecahazelnutstudio.com/bienvenida-salvaje/ 

Note that Rebeca’s content is in Spanish, but you can contact her in English as she works with clients globally in English as well.

- Another episode mentioned: https://www.emancopyco.com/podcast/mai-kee-tsang 

- My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:

https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

______________________________________________

CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Rebeca Hazelnut

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/ 

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememanc