Leading The Way

NikolinaF

Podcast about navigating the start-up world as a women entrepreneur and leader. Personal stories, challenges, rewards, and actionable tips.
This podcast is mostly focused on STEM and the entertainment industry, where women leaders and entrepreneurs are still in the minority. By sharing our own experiences, we hope to help balance the scales and help attract more women of all backgrounds to join us and bring the necessary change to the start-up world.
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Let's talk about co-founders

Leading The Way

09/20/23 • 40 min

In this podcast episode, we are diving into an unavoidable part of the startup world: co-founders.
In this energetic and peppery episode, we will talk about:

should you even have a co-founder
who makes a good co-founder
how to find a well-matched co-founder
what happens when the co-founders' relationship doesn't work
what kind of co-founders our host wouldn't choose (but you might)

As usual, there will be plenty of real-world examples and personal stories. Maybe even a bit of drama...
We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find it insightful and entertaining. If you like it, we would appreciate it if you recommend it and share it with your network.
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Episode 8: Balancing entrepreneurship

Leading The Way

12/22/23 • 40 min

We hear so much about how entrepreneurship takes time, that you must be committed to your company 24/7. That hustle culture is the standard and a necessity to be even remotely successful.
I fell into the trap of #grindset myself. Even if I'm geographically far from Silicon Valley, toxic working culture and even more toxic advice traveled wide and far. Luckily, I learned my lessons and now, I'm sharing them with you. In this episode, you can hear more about

how much time it really takes to run a startup
is there any truth in rise-and-grind culture?
how startup work is different from corporate life
my journey from overworking to putting myself first
tips on creating more balanced and healthier work

If you are looking for a more sustainable and human-centric journey to success, this episode is a "must-listen" for you.
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The new episode coming in a week, 27th of December!

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Episode 7: Immigrant Entrepreneur Story

Leading The Way

12/05/23 • 37 min

You might wonder why am I talking about the immigrant entrepreneur. Wasn't this podcast supposed to be about female entrepreneurs?
I have been an immigrant most of my professional life. This lived experience heavily affected my career, my business, and my life choices. I can't talk about being an entrepreneur without talking about what it means to be an immigrant woman too.
As it happens, my experience is from Finland and the story is mine. But, who knows, it might have happened somewhere else too. Or it might happen completely differently for someone else.
In this episode, I talk about:

how my immigrant identity affected my business
personal experience dealing with immigration-based bias
challenges of being a foreign entrepreneur in Finland
how does it compare to be an immigrant entrepreneur in Finland vs Croatia

There are many immigrant stories out there, some more positive and sadly, some more negative than mine. I'm openly sharing my own, not to judge the country or get sympathy. We can't fix what we ignore and raising awareness of the issues immigrants sometimes face, is a step forward to fixing them, together.

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Let's talk about money

Leading The Way

11/15/23 • 38 min

In today's episode, I tackle yet another uncomfortable topic - money. Women have serious challenges talking about money and this makes our lives and businesses unnecessarily harder. But, there is a good (and bad) reason for that. In this insightful episode, I talk about:

why is important for men to know more about women's discomfort about money
are we really so uncomfortable about it?
my journey with money
why do we need to change it
how to build better relationships with money and get what we are worth

Understanding our relationship and discomfort around money is the first step to empowering ourselves financially. While there are still so many obstacles in front of women to reach financial equality, talking about money openly is a good start. Sharing my story, I hope to normalize conversations around money, fight bias, and help women get a more positive attitude towards it.

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My Burnout Journey

Leading The Way

10/18/23 • 40 min

I had a bad burnout.
Even today, it's still painful to talk about it. But, we don't talk enough about burnout. There is still a lot of shame around it. Even if so many professionals had it, you always get a piece of advice to better keep it for yourself. I say, let's not.
In today's episode, join us on my personal odyssey through burnout. This story is a raw and honest account of the mental, emotional, and physical challenges I encountered, ones that many women in similar positions can relate to.
Discover how to recognize the warning signs and, more importantly, how I took decisive action to reclaim my well-being. I share the strategies, insights, and resilience that guided me out of the burnout abyss and onto a path of renewed purpose and balance.
If you've ever questioned the cost of success and what it truly means to thrive in both career and life, this episode is a must-listen. So grab your favorite beverage, settle into a comfy spot, and join us for this illuminating conversation on reclaiming balance and well-being, one woman's story at a time.

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Episode 4: Biggest mistakes I made as a startup CEO

Leading The Way

10/04/23 • 37 min

Welcome to the fourth episode of Leading the Way!

In this one, I'm even more honest and straightforward than in any previous episodes.
Talking about mistakes is tough. It reminds us of the time when we failed and had to face unpleasant consequences. But, I'm a firm believer that we learn the most from our failures. With every mistake we make we are wiser, better, and stronger. In this outspoken episode, I talk about:

why hiring mistakes are so dangerous in a startup
is it even feasible to scale up so quickly
why is it a bad idea to make yourself indispensable
consequences of losing sight of company finances
and a few other mistakes I made along the way

These are neither absolute truth nor all mistakes I made - different leaders might make different mistakes. But, I do believe we should speak more often and be more frank about it!
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5 things to do before you start

Leading The Way

09/06/23 • 32 min

There are tons of advice out there telling us what we need to do before we become entrepreneurs. Actually, there is so much of it out there that can leave you totally blinded and even push you to give up on your dreams.
In this episode, as a four-time founder, I talk about what I learned is needed before you found the business. I wished I had this list ready when I was starting the first time, but now I'm gladly listening to my own advice.
As usual, this is another candid and straightforward episode, where I openly talk about mistakes I made, so you don't have to repeat them. If you plan to open a business or even if you already have one, this episode will give you a fresh view of where to start and a positive boost to go ahead with your entrepreneurial plans!

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How it all started

Leading The Way

08/22/23 • 17 min

Did you ever dream about being an entrepreneur?
Having your own start-up, changing the world, traveling from event to event, making an impact, and making a buck? But, you are not sure if you can make it?

You are not alone. Meet your host, Nikolina Finska, the most unusual entrepreneur. Immigrant women in her 40’s, starting an entrepreneurial journey in the tech industry. In the first episode, we will learn more about what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and what entrepreneurship looked like for her family in communism and war times.

This honest and heartfelt story sets the tone for this podcast series that will focus on female entrepreneurship and leadership. Every other Wednesday, you can hear more about the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and actionable tips on how to make it work for you. Besides Nikolina’s own experiences, we will also feature other women leaders and learn about their journeys.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and check our webpage, ⁠www.nikolinawork.com⁠ for more information and access to transcripts.
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Raising funds pt. 1

Leading The Way

01/03/24 • 40 min

Numerous global research tells us that female founders only get about 2% of VC money. While experts are trying to figure out why, well, every female founder can tell you why. Shame that nobody is really asking us.
While I don't want to be negative, I also don't want to sugarcoat something that I see as a plague for female entrepreneurs. In this episode, I will talk about
- why female entrepreneurs don't get funded
- my own experiences raising money
- facing unsavory questions
- how to stay positive when facing bias and prejudice
This is such an important and big topic and it will be covered in two-part, so watch this space for the next episode, coming in two weeks!

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How many episodes does Leading The Way have?

Leading The Way currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Leading The Way cover?

The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Equity, Entrepreneurship, Women, Podcasts, Business and Diversity.

What is the most popular episode on Leading The Way?

The episode title 'Raising funds pt. 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Leading The Way?

The average episode length on Leading The Way is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Leading The Way released?

Episodes of Leading The Way are typically released every 14 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Leading The Way?

The first episode of Leading The Way was released on Aug 22, 2023.

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