It doesn’t take much imagination to work out how many challenges tourism businesses have been facing during the pandemic. Typically, those who’ve been challenged the most can offer us the most interesting and helpful stories and advice. So our latest episode features the first of several amazing female travel entrepreneurs we’ll be featuring in the coming weeks. Lena Andersson is the Founder and CEO of ‘Go Running Tours’, a global platform where you can book guided sightseeing runs in more than 70 cities and towns around the world. Pre Covid last February, Lena’s business was really hitting its strides (excuse the pun!) and receiving record bookings. . . and then Covid happened. Prior to founding her global running tours business, Lena had a successful career in marketing for large corporates in the UK and Denmark. She was traveling more than 200 days a year and that’s when she came upon the idea that literally inspired her to quit the very next day. A friend in a foreign city took her for a run that combined running with sightseeing and Lena thought how amazing it would be if she could do this in every destination she travelled to. Little could Lena have imagined 8 plus years ago that she’d have to deal with all the trials and tribulations a global pandemic would bring. We think you’ll be blown away by Lena’s resilience and positivity and you’ll also hear: How Lena decided her next steps when the world shut down last yearHow she's got through the devastating impact COVID has had on her businessLena’s career advice if you're an introvert; andWhy she’s optimistic about the future for her business despite everything she’s been through.Enjoy this episode with the positive and purposeful Lena Andersson. Useful LinksGo Running Tours WebsiteLena on LinkedInGoRunningTours on InstaGoRunningTours on FacebookGoRunning Tours on Strava See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Lena Andersson - Not a Quitter

Welcome to this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode. For many of us the past few months have shrunk our world to the confines of our homes and our local suburb. What we’ve noticed can sometimes come with that, is a tendency to lose sight of the bigger picture and of others who may be doing it tougher than we are.It’s why we thought it was really timely for this beautiful reminder from social entrepreneur Ronni Kahn of the value we personally derive from helping others, even now when uncertainty and disruption is still so prevalent in our own lives. We were really moved by her first hand testimony of how her experience has been that you get so much more than you give, and that time is so precious we all need to think about what we’re doing now, not putting things off for “one day” in future. This point was brought vividly home to us as we just heard the news that one of our recent guests, artist and muralist Taylor White has been injured in a serious road accident in Iceland. Fortunately she’s confident of making a full, if slow, recovery so we’re sending her love and heartfelt “Get well soon Taylor” wishes. Seize the day dear friends. Useful LinkFull interview with Ronni Kahn - The More You Give, the More You Get﻿Ronni’s Book – A Repurposed LifeOzHarvest website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me: Key to Fulfilment

We have a treat in store for you today with a guest whom we reckon is one of the best storytellers we’ve had on the show. Australian entrepreneur, Mikaela Jade, otherwise known as Mik, is the Founder and CEO of Indigital, a company developing innovative new ways to digitise and translate knowledge, culture and stories from remote and ancient First Nations communities.Mik, a proud Cabrogal woman, is a UN Permanent Forum Indigenous Issues delegate; she’s a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Augmented and Virtual Reality; and she’s also been recognised as a Top 100 Innovator in Australia. In this episode you’ll learn: How Mik reacted when, as a young adult, she learnt she had indigenous ancestorsHow she came up with the idea of using augmented reality to share cultural stories in the national parks where she workedHow hard it was to get people to help her progress her augmented reality ideasWhat happened when Mik reached rock bottom, andThe one technology Mik thinks we all need to read up on.We think you’ll LOVE this conversation with the ever-so resilient and compelling storyteller, Mik Jade. Enjoy!Useful Linkshttps://indigitalschools.com/https://indigital.net.au/Mik on TwitterMik on LinkedinIndigital on InstagramSpatial Web book by Gabriel ReneGreat article - An Introduction to The Spatial Web by Gabriel ReneAtlas of AI - great podcast with the author, Kate Crawford if you don’t have time to read her book See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mikaela Jade - - Pioneering for First Nations

Welcome to another of our mini episodes where we revisit the specific pearls of wisdom that our amazing guests have shared with us. This week we’re exploring what it takes to really innovate in a big corporate or government organisation. Because, as you’ll hear, successful innovation is about much more than having a great idea. Often the challenge really comes when you try to get that idea off the ground. You may remember a conversation we had with Mandy Birch, an executive with quantum computing company, Rigetti Computing. Mandy also spent many years in the US Airforce in senior operational and logistics roles in the field so she knows all about innovating and getting ideas passed in large organisations.  You’ll hear how Mandy thinks about generating breakthrough ideas and, importantly, getting some of them implemented! Enjoy this Future Proof Me episode. And if you are getting value from our show then please rate and review us on your podcast listening platform, we’d really appreciate it if you haven’t already. Useful LinksOur full interview episode with Mandy Mandy on LinkedInRigetti Computing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me - More than an Idea . . .

Our guest for this week’s episode is Swedish best selling author, financial journalist and women’s economic champion, Katrine Marçal. Katrine’s two books, ‘Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner’ and her latest book - ‘Mother of Invention - How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men’ explore how women’s roles and contribution have been systemically ignored over time. Katrine has a fun and engaging way of telling stories that show just how much we’ve missed out on by overlooking the value women bring to the table. Not surprisingly, she also shares how frustrated she is that we’ve missed out on countless potential innovations because there haven’t been enough women involved in the process. Katrine’s first book was named one of The Guardian’s Books of the Year in 2015 and she was named as one of the BBC’s top 100 women in the same year. Her latest book builds on this impressive record. In this fascinating discussion you’ll learn: How the founder of modern economics, Adam Smith, overlooked one very important factor when he came up with his ‘self interest’ theory and what impact that’s had on women and what we’re paid,How innovation history has overlooked or re-written women’s vital role in computer science and the founding of software,How and why a company that specialised in women’s underwear won the contract to make the spacesuits that took the Apollo astronauts to their history making landing on the Moon; andHow Katrine herself comes up with her original ideas and perspectives.So sit back, enjoy and be prepared to have your eyes opened by the insightful and engaging Katrine Marçal. Useful LinksKatrine’s website - find her books hereSheEO home page Interview with Vicki Saunders, CEO of SheEO  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katrine Marçal - How Including Women could Fix almost Everything

This week’s mini episode is a tribute to all parents and everything they do for their children, particularly when they raise their daughters and sons to believe that women can be CEOs, adventurers and innovators. When we thought of all that parents do, we were reminded of our conversation with the wonderful social entrepreneur Navyn Salem who has 4 daughters. She started a social business called Edesia Nutrition aiming to end malnutrition in the world. Edesia produces a life saving formulation called Plumpy Nut which is given to very malnourished and unwell children in developing countries. So far this mission-driven business has nourished more than 14 million children in 60 countries to date. When we spoke to Navyn nearly 3 years ago, we asked her about how she manages the juggle of leading her business and raising 4 daughters.  We also asked her about how she thinks about what she’s role modelling for her four young girls, and it’s pretty inspiring. Enjoy this mini episode - a tribute to all parents everywhere. Useful LinksOur full interview with NavynEdesia Nutrition websiteNavyn on LinkedInEdesia on FacebookEdesia on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me - Raising Girls

Our latest podcast episode takes you on a journey all the way to Kathmandu in Nepal.We speak with Sonika Manandhar, a Nepalese entrepreneur and former senior software developer for Microsoft, who’s now a fintech founder committed to improving the lives of women small business owners in Nepal. Sonika is co-founder and CTO of Aeloi Technologies, an innovative social enterprise and fintech that uses digital tokens to facilitate affordable loans to Nepali small businesses that are working in a sustainable and climate-friendly fashion. Think things such as electric mini buses and sustainable agriculture. She also happens to be one of Nepal’s highest flyers, almost literally, as she was selected to participate in International Space training at the Korean AeroSpace Research Institute.  Not only that. Sonika was named a National Geographic Explorer for 2020, a UN Young Champion of the Earth in 2019, and she attended Singularity University where exponential thinking is cultivated. In this episode you’ll hear:How Sonika is going about creating change when her customers have low literacy levelsHer advice for introvertsHow her use of digital tokens is helping to build trust between financiers and female-run businesses; and Her inspiring advice for women who want to start their own business.So come on this journey with us and enjoy this episode with the purposeful and pioneering Sonika Manandhar.Useful LinksSonika on LinkedInSonika on InstagramAeloi Technologies WebsiteSingularity University See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonika Manandhar - & Her Fintech Changing Lives in Nepal

We’ve been thinking about the impact the global pandemic has had on peoples’ careers and one thing that’s been happening is many folk have been wondering whether it’s time for a career change and, in particular, whether they should start their own business. So for today’s mini episode, we’ve chosen to share some brilliant advice for founders and potential founders from the successful British entrepreneur, Debbie Wosskow OBE.Debbie is well known for building and selling her online home exchange business, Love Home Swap for £53 million. Not only that, Debbie is now co-founder of another business called AllBright, an education and networking organisation designed to provide skills and connections to working women particularly in the UK but also internationally. We talked all about AllBright when we first spoke with Debbie on the show some years ago. Having sold her own start-up and also being a start-up investor, Debbie knows first hand what it takes to build a business from scratch and, as you’ll hear, there are 3 key things she believes founders need. Useful LinksDebbie’s full interview episode - Debbie Wosskow, OBE – What It Takes To Be A Successful Female EntrepreneurAllBright Website The AllBright Academy TheAllBright on Twitter Debbie on Linkedin Debbie on Twitter Book on Grit - by Angela Duckworth  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me: 3 Founder Essentials

We’re excited to share this week’s episode with changemaker, leader and author, Holly Ransom. Holly has pioneered her way into boardrooms and forums at the top end of town but what’s really interesting about Holly is her deep thoughtfulness, her fortitude to blaze her own path, and her drive to make the world a better place. This 31 year old Aussie has Chaired the G20 Youth Summit, she’s an internationally sought after speaker and conference MC, and she’s recently completed her Masters of Public Policy in technology at the Harvard Kennedy School of Business - as a Fulbright Scholar no less. Holly has made the most of conversations with some of the most high profile people in the world, interviewing everyone from President Obama to Muhammad Yunus and Malcolm Gladwell. These encounters, plus her own journey, have resulted in her first book, The Leading Edge. Holly was awarded the US Embassy’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019 and she was nominated by Richard Branson as his pick for future game changers to watch. In this episode you’ll learn SO MUCH including: How Holly’s life has been shaped by her curiosity about the big questions in lifeWhy developing depression was one of the most powerful shifts in her life and what she now does differentlyHow she goes about connecting with, and learning from, some the world’s most successful peopleWhat she learnt from doing something that scared her every day for a year; andWhy she’s so passionate about busting myths around who can be a leader. This is a memorable conversation, so don’t miss the pioneering and inspiring Holly Ransom.Useful LinksHolly’s websiteHolly’s new book - The Leading EdgeThe Leading Edge - 28 Day ChallengeHolly’s podcast - Coffee PodsHolly on LinkedInHolly on InstagramHolly on Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Holly Ransom - Curious On Purpose

Greetings everyone! This week’s mini episode is all about challenging our beliefs about who we can and can’t ask for help. A couple of years ago we spoke with serial entrepreneur, and now author, Rebekah Campbell about her career journey and her childhood growing up in New Zealand. Rebekah happened to mention that she met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand when she was just 12 years of age as part of a school project she was doing. She went on to explain how this seminal meeting, that she had arranged herself, became an incredibly valuable lesson for her as she started her entrepreneurial career. We love this story and its lesson that reminds us all to get better at asking people (when we have a good question for them) even if they seem way more senior or more powerful than us. Enjoy this entertaining and valuable story from Rebekah.Useful LinksRebekah’s websiteRebekah’s new book 138 DatesRebekah on LinkedIn  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me - Just Ask!

This week’s episode shares the story of founder Sophia Matveeva who found herself having to make a big pivot when the global pandemic hit. Before Covid, Sophia, a Russian by birth and based in the UK, had been making inroads with her fashion app called Enty. Think of it as a kind of ‘Uber for fashion stylists’, used by growing numbers of consumers, and being featured as App of the Day on Mashable.However the global lockdowns last year quickly put an end to the need for we consumers to seek stylist advice on our outfits. Fortunately, Sophia had also been developing a side-hustle giving talks and creating a course called ‘Tech for Non-Techies’ where she shared what she’d learnt as a non tech founder and CEO running a tech startup. So whilst Sophia’s fashion-tech business stopped dead last year, her side hustle started to build real traction. In this episode you’ll learn: How hearing her app developers painful feedback was the best lesson she could have hadHow it took Sophia till well in to her 30’s to feel confident enough to back herselfWhy she chose to do an MBAAnd, her advice for those without tech experience who want to work in the tech industry.If you’re wondering how you can get a role in a tech business or startup then don’t miss this episode with the articulate and enterprising Sophia Madveeva...Useful LinksTech for Non-Techies websiteSophia’s Tech for Non-Techies podcast Sophia on TwitterSophia on InstagramSophia on LinkedIn  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophia Matveeva - A Non Tech Founder in a Tech World

This week’s mini episode features a global branding and design icon talking about the renewed power branding has in today’s ‘social’ world to create change-making movements. When we invited the designer, author and podcaster, Debbie Millman, on the show last year she talked about how branding has evolved in the past decade and how the power has shifted to us as consumers and citizens. She explained it in a historical context that really stuck with us and we thought it was so important, we wanted to share it with you again.Debbie is a global authority on brands, as well as creating them, she co-created and teaches a Masters in Branding at New York’s famed School of Visual Arts.Understanding how branding, as well as content, has been democratised and how it can be harnessed for good and even turned into social movements is important; not just for future proofing our careers but also for future proofing our planet as well. On that note, sit back, pretend you’re in NYC and drink in Debbie’s wise words now! Useful Linkshttps://www.debbiemillman.com/Debbie’s TED talk – How Symbols and Brands Shape our HumanitySociety 6 Debbie Millman – various designs by Debbie that you can buyHow to Build Your Personal Brand – A Course with Debbie MillmanThe Art of the Story – Creating Visual NarrativesDebbie’s reading list  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me - Citizen Branding

We are so excited about this episode featuring an inspiring and no-topic-off-limits conversation with the globally renowned Sarah Wilson.Sarah has achieved massively in multiple arenas; she’s a former journalist and TV presenter, she’s an author and activist and successful entrepreneur. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, which best-selling author Mark Manson described as the best book on living with anxiety that he’d ever read. Along with her latest book, ‘This One Wild and Precious Life’, Sarah has been ranked as one of the top 200 influential authors in the world and her online wellness ‘I Quit Sugar’ program was taken by 1.5 million people around the world.These days, Sarah’s a campaigner for the causes that matter and, in particular, the climate crisis. Her determination to motivate us all to do what we can, is matched only by her research, her passion and her own crusading life. In this open and vulnerable episode you’ll learn:How Sarah’s childhood explains so much about the leader she is todayHow she has completely reframed and values her anxietyWhat happened when she was at her lowest ever pointHow important hiking is to Sarah, andWhy 3.5% is such a magnificent and hopeful number. Now, on a serious note, during our conversation as Sarah goes deep and vulnerable, we want to alert you that she describes a time she had dark and suicidal thoughts. If you think this might trigger you or someone listening with you please take the appropriate care. We think you’ll just love this episode with the crusading and inspiring Sarah Wilson...Useful LinksSarah’s website Link to Sarah’s book tour in AustraliaAll of Sarah’s BooksSarah’s Favourite HikesSarah on Instagram  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Wilson - Crusader for People & Planet

This week’s Future Proofing mini episode is all about not letting your ego get the better of you.We were blown away by the maturity and wisdom of young New Zealand entrepreneur, Brianne West, the founder and CEO of Ethique, the global and sustainable cosmetics company. We spoke to her on the show last year. Brianne’s mission is to rid the world of single-use plastics and Ethique replaces bottled products like shampoos with solid bars of concentrated product.Brianne has won all kinds of honours including New Zealand’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and she was named an Obama Leader for Asia Pacific.With these accolades Brianne could be forgiven for running her global business exactly as she pleases. But what’s so refreshing about this entrepreneur in her 30’s is that she’s well aware she’s never worked in any other business and so she knows she needs other people's expertise to help her succeed. And that’s where mastering your ego comes into it. Brianne is so authentic and open about what she does and doesn’t know. In a world where it’s so easy for all of us to think we have to role play and claim more experience and capability than we may have, one of the secrets to Brianne’s success is that she’s learnt her business needs her to listen to the recommendations of others in order to succeed. She leaves her ego at the door when she goes to work and so do her colleagues.Take a listen and be inspired how vulnerability really can be the best way forward. Useful LinksBrianne’s Full Interview with us - Brianne West – Running the World’s most Sustainable Cosmetics CompanyEthique WebsiteBrianne on Instagram  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future Proof Me - Mastering Your Ego

This week we feature the first ever visual artist on the show when we talk with the entrepreneurial and talented American artist, Taylor White. Taylor has worked around the world creating incredible street murals and fine art. You may have seen her work in Melbourne, Oslo, Berlin, LA, Miami, and her hometown of Raleigh in North Carolina.Taylor spent a lot of last year driven by the goal to create and produce her own solo exhibition (The Pursuit of Happiness) inspired by her observations of life in the time of Covid. As you’ll hear, producing your own exhibition is no small undertaking.Being a professional artist is a tough gig - a recent study showed that only 17% of artists make most of their income from their actual art practise. So Taylor’s experiences make this all the more interesting.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Taylor creates large scale street muralsHer advice for anyone who wants to be more creativeWhy focusing on what you can control is so important And, why she believes almost anything is possible today.So don’t miss this great conversation with the thoughtful and creative Taylor White.Useful Links Taylor’s Instagram - @taylurkTaylor’s websiteTaylor’s Exhibition - The Pursuit of HappinessShaun Hussack - Melbourne street artist agency - Juddy RollerSilo Trail in Australia (very cool murals in regional areas)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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