What if the way we think about work is quietly stealing our joy?

In this episode of Micro Joy, Victoria Mensch sits down with Mine Dedekoca, founder of Happy Work Studio, to explore how the systems around work shape our lives—and how small shifts in mindset and structure can restore a sense of agency.

Mine shares how becoming a mother changed the way she approached work, leading her to rethink traditional career paths and ultimately build a business centered around flexibility. From mentoring refugees and remote workers around the world to helping organizations redesign their cultures, she has seen firsthand how work can either limit people—or unlock their potential.

In this conversation, Victoria and Mine explore:

• Why “work-life balance” may be the wrong goal
• How flexibility is really about mindset, not just location
• Why starting with what you don’t want can clarify your path
• How remote work can change the idea that “your geography is your destiny”

This episode is an invitation to reconsider the narratives we’ve inherited about work—and to remember that even small shifts can open the door to a different way of living.

Because sometimes, the biggest change starts with a micro joy.

Connect with: Victoria:
https://www.instagram.com/victoria.mensch/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-mensch/

Connect with Mine:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minededekoca/
Website: https://happywork.studio/