82 episodes

Femme Lead is a community-empowered organization with the mission to empower women to build fulfilling careers. Our vision is to close the leadership gap and provide role models for the next generation of leaders. We support our goal by sharing inspiring content, providing tools, and building a global network. 

Femme Lead started from a podcast project back in 2020. Alexandra Ciobotaru launched Femme Lead to spotlight women who were role models in their communities. Over the years the project expanded into a supportive community. Visit www.femmelead.com for our latest news. 

Femme Lead Alexandra Ciobotaru

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Femme Lead is a community-empowered organization with the mission to empower women to build fulfilling careers. Our vision is to close the leadership gap and provide role models for the next generation of leaders. We support our goal by sharing inspiring content, providing tools, and building a global network. 

Femme Lead started from a podcast project back in 2020. Alexandra Ciobotaru launched Femme Lead to spotlight women who were role models in their communities. Over the years the project expanded into a supportive community. Visit www.femmelead.com for our latest news. 

    S05 E11 Annemarie Meisling on The Road to Regenerative Leadership: Why make sustainability a core part of your business?

    S05 E11 Annemarie Meisling on The Road to Regenerative Leadership: Why make sustainability a core part of your business?

    Regenerative Leadership | Sustainability Strategy | Co-founder | Sustainable Development | Board Member 
    Annemarie Meisling is a visionary leader who stands at the forefront of sustainable business and organizational development. Her career has included influential roles at Chr. Hansen and Novo Nordisk, where she worked on integrating sustainability into their core strategies, as well as engagements with the World Bank and COWI, focusing on sustainable development. 


    Beyond her professional roles, Meisling has held leading board positions in key think tanks and industry organizations, including Danish Industries and the United Nations Global Compact, underscoring her commitment to driving sustainable practices across various sectors. 

    Currently, as a partner in Koral, she is dedicated to using the power of organizations to regenerate society, the environment, and leadership styles, demonstrating her belief in the transformative potential of businesses to create meaningful change.


    In our interview, we discuss the concept of regenerative leadership, sustainability, and the next era for companies looking beyond profitability and into societal impact. 


    Follow Annemarie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-meisling-24515a2/ 
    Learn more about Koral: https://koral.business/meet-koral 

    • 49 min
    S05 E10 Redefining Leadership & Owning our Power with Christina Bizoumi, Senior Director of Product at Universal Robots.

    S05 E10 Redefining Leadership & Owning our Power with Christina Bizoumi, Senior Director of Product at Universal Robots.

    Conscious & Intentional Leadership| Young Female Leader | Empowerment | Digital Experiences | IKEA | Women in Technology| Coaching | Parenthood | 


    For this episode, we’re introducing Christina Bizoumi, a trailblazer in product innovation and leadership. As the Senior Director of Product at Universal Robots, she spearheads the Digital Experience organization, dedicated to ensuring that customers triumph in their automation endeavors.


    With a career steeped in the synergy of people and business, Christina is a seasoned leader who has navigated the realms of leadership and product innovation. Before her role at Universal Robots, she spent seven impactful years at IKEA, where she led teams and introduced groundbreaking products to the market, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.


    Beyond her professional achievements, Christina has embarked on a new journey as a coach and strategic advisor, channeling her expertise to empower individuals and businesses in crafting remarkable careers and ventures.


    Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of Christina, where innovation meets leadership, and success is not just achieved but orchestrated!


    We discuss leadership philosophies, coaching others to thrive, parenting lessons, and how to navigate being a young woman in a senior leadership position. Don’t miss this episode! 

    Follow Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinabizoumi/ 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    S05 E09 How to use a solution oriented mindset to propel your career with Violeta Todorova, Chief of Staff at Monta.

    S05 E09 How to use a solution oriented mindset to propel your career with Violeta Todorova, Chief of Staff at Monta.

    Chief of Staff | Management Consultant | Start-up | Strategy | Leadership | Success Mindset | Building Relationships | Sponsorship & Mentorship | Advice |

    Violeta Todorova is the Chief of Staff at Monta, a platform powering the entire EV charging ecosystem. Before diving into entrepreneurship, Violeta was a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group in Copenhagen.

    Previously, she spent five years at one of the largest marketing & communication companies - Publicis Groupe - working across clients such as Samsung and Heineken.

    After exploring education and career options across various locations such as the US, London, and Paris, Violeta is now excited to help Monta succeed and advance her career in the process.

    In this episode, we explore Violeta's international career and how she used a solution-oriented mindset not only to solve problems but also to build relationships and propel her career.

    What is the role of a chief of staff? Violeta shares a lot of relevant pieces of advice for people looking to change careers and have an impact working with senior stakeholders with a strategic focus.

    Join us for a chat about mentorship, what is a success mindset, and more!


    Follow Violeta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/violeta-todorova-a974b762/


    Looking to build your start-up career? Join our upcoming event with Monta to learn from the best: https://fienta.com/da/femme-lead-x-monta-start-up-careers

    Listen to our episode with Eylem Demir Sentürk on sponsorship here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nOA4kiDwW3bxmufDYwJuj?si=0WiZ5VaXT6KqNddPnUfxOw

    • 50 min
    S05 E08 Oana Jinga, Dexory Co-Founder & CCO on Unveiling the Robotics Revolution.

    S05 E08 Oana Jinga, Dexory Co-Founder & CCO on Unveiling the Robotics Revolution.

    Co-Founder | Growth | Robotics | Logistics | Leadership | Successful Career |

    In this episode, we dive into the world of innovation and robotics with Oana Jinga, the Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Dexory, a groundbreaking robotics and data company in Central London.
    🎙️ Oana's career journey, spanning from strategic partnerships at Google to innovative product development at Telefonica, has culminated in her current role at Dexory. Her passion lies in bringing robots to the logistics industry, driving significant business value and advocating for the benefits and ethics of robotics, alongside the importance of unbiased AI.
    🔍 Oana discusses her roles as Co-founder, CCO, and Product Officer, unveiling how she shapes and leads Dexory's vision and strategy while balancing the commercial and product aspects.
    Oana provides an insightful overview of Dexory's technology, showcasing its distinctions from traditional warehouse management systems. She introduces digital twin technology and shares the inspiration behind the platform's development.
    As a female leader in technology, Oana looks at the challenges she has faced and how she encourages diversity and inclusion within the tech industry and Dexory. She shares valuable advice for women aspiring to become entrepreneurs and discusses a must-have skill for this journey. 

    Follow Oana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oanajinga/

    Learn more about Dexory:
    https://www.dexory.com/

    • 43 min
    S05 E07 Dealfront Growth Manager Jessica Cohen on Building a Successful Career in Sales.

    S05 E07 Dealfront Growth Manager Jessica Cohen on Building a Successful Career in Sales.

    Sales Manager | Growth | Transferrable skills | Sales leadership | Successful Career |
     
    For this new episode, please welcome Jessica Cohen, the North America Sales Manager at Dealfront as our guest and we cannot wait to spotlight her experience! 
     
    In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from a decade as a Sales Leader in B2C to her current role as the Sales Manager at Dealfront. Dealfront, a dynamic go-to-market platform, equips sales and marketing teams with crucial data, applications, and insights to conquer leads and seal deals.
    Jessica emphasizes that sales revolve around one key element - human connection. Leading the North American sales team for over 2 years, Jessica strives for a personalized experience for all prospects. Beyond the products, she resonates with Dealfront's core values, particularly as a remote-first company.


    She delves into insights on building a thriving sales career and connecting with people to pitch new ideas. Jessica also provides tips on navigating the North American market and valuable advice for women aspiring to succeed in the field.
     
    Jessica reveals how she stays motivated and resilient in the competitive sales industry, sharing a personal experience showcasing the importance of a positive mindset. She talks about adapting the sales approach to Dealfront's global operations, specifically in the North American market, and provides insights into unique challenges and opportunities.

    Follow Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessashleycohen/

    Learn more about Dealfront: https://www.dealfront.com/ 

    • 50 min
    S05 E06 Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Engineer Andra Groapa on Career Growth and Innovation at Red Bull Powertrains.

    S05 E06 Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Engineer Andra Groapa on Career Growth and Innovation at Red Bull Powertrains.

    Formula 1 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Powertrains | CFD Engineer | STEM | Career Development | Mental Health | CV Tips | Dream Job | 


    Meet Andra Groapa, the driving force behind innovation at Red Bull Powertrains! 🚀


    In 2021, Red Bull Powertrains roared to life, supplying power units to Formula One giants Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri. 🏎️💨


    Join us as we dive into Andra's incredible journey from dreaming big in Romania to becoming a pivotal engineer at the forefront of Formula 1 technology. 


    As a simulation expert, Andra's role in building and running models for the 2026 power unit is nothing short of revolutionary. Her simulations enable the team to predict thermal performance, giving Red Bull Racing a competitive edge!


    Navigating a male-dominated field, Andra stands tall, advocating passionately for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.


    In our episode, Andra opens up about her role, the challenges in the motorsport industry, and her strategies for tackling difficulties head-on. 


    As an advisory board member for the Society of Women Engineers, a Mental Health First Aider, and a mentor, Andra's impact extends far beyond the racetrack. 


    Join us for an inspiring conversation on her journey to Formula 1, the industry's challenges, and Andra's advice for those aspiring to build STEM careers in the fast lane!


    Follow Andra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrapatricia/ 

    • 51 min

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Great podcast with authentic voices of leadership

The conversation are informative and engaging. The authenticity in the voices of all the women leaders who have been guests is why I keep coming back!

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