Her light, Her Journey

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Kyoko Yamashita

9 episodes

2 months ago

Ann Molin, Founder and Secretary General of the Hack4Earth Foundation, shares how she brings people together across the world to create real solutions for global challenges. Through her pioneering Dream.Hack.Build method, she has led citizen-driven hackathons that empower individuals to use their unique competencies and transform ideas into action aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In this inspiring conversation, Ann opens up about: The moment she shifted from self-doubt to hi...

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Her light, Her Journey

Citizen-Driven Innovation with Ann Molin: Turning Ideas into Global Impact

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

Rita’s Journey: From Portugal to Sweden, and Into the Heart of MedTech & AI 🎙️

Rita is a MedTech Software Engineer from Portugal who found her true calling in Sweden. After completing her Bachelor's degree, she moved to Gothenburg to pursue her Master's in Biomedical Engineering at Chalmers. She began her career as a consultant developing software for MedTech companies, then went on to earn a PhD focused on machine learning for robotic manipulation tasks. Now back in the MedTech industry with deeper expertise in AI, Rita shares how her path has been shaped by creativity...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

EP 7. Finding Your Talent: Connecting People & Opening Doors in Tech

Madeleine works as a project manager in tech at Business Region Göteborg. Her job is to make Gothenburg a great place for startups and scale-ups in the tech industry. She’s really passionate about connecting people and opening doors for them. One thing that really touched me during our conversation was when she shared her biggest breakthrough—getting her current job. Before that, she tried reaching out to people, but many didn’t listen. However, once she had the title and company behind her, ...

6 months ago

45 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

EP6. Why Taking Risks Matters More Than the Outcome—Claudia’s Insightful Journey

Claudia is a data scientist and former founder of Jolint, a company that developed data-driven tools to enhance inclusivity in the workplace. Originally from Italy, she has lived in Germany and spent the past six years in Sweden. With a background in physics and a master's in complex adaptive systems, her passion for social network analysis led her to start her own company. In this episode, Claudia shares the challenges of building a business as an immigrant—navigating limited networks, resou...

7 months ago

37 minutes

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EP5. Trusting the Journey: How Kelasi Built a New Career in Sweden

Moving to a new country comes with many challenges, especially when looking for a job. In this episode, Kelasi shares her journey from Sri Lanka to Sweden—how she struggled to get a job despite her strong qualifications, sending 50–60 applications daily with no response. Instead of giving up, she changed her mindset, started networking, attended career fairs, and became active on LinkedIn. Her efforts paid off, and she got a new opportunity as a Marketing and Event Coordinator at one of Swede...

7 months ago

37 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

EP4. The Blooming Era: Embracing Fear, Gratitude & Bold Moves

Andreea, originally from Romania, started her own consulting business, wearing multiple hats in project management, research, and design. When she first faced the tough Swedish job market, she used to think, What’s wrong with me? But everything changed when she stepped out, started networking, and realized she wasn’t alone. In this episode, she shares how she challenged herself daily, pushed past fear, and embraced new opportunities. She talks about tuning into your true voice, questioning li...

7 months ago

56 minutes

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EP3. Breaking Free: How to Stop Seeking Approval & Start Living Boldly

Born in Sweden with Macedonian roots, Elizabeth always had a strong inner compass—if everyone turned right, she went left. But in her search to be seen, heard, and accepted, she started suppressing her true self to fit in. That led to inner suffering, but also to a powerful realization: true freedom comes from embracing who you are, not who the world expects you to be. Now, as a Courage Catalyst and Energy Activator, Elizabeth helps others break free from fear, reclaim their personal power, a...

8 months ago

51 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

EP2. From Loss to Purpose: Gina’s Journey of Resilience, Food, and Community

Today's guest, Gina, grew up in Spain, immersed in the hospitality industry through her family’s restaurant. But after losing both her parents to cancer, she found herself at a crossroads, questioning her direction in life. With only three months of savings, she took a leap of faith and moved to the UK, beginning a transformative journey of resilience and reinvention. Through personal struggles—including fertility challenges that she overcame by transforming her diet—Gina developed a deep pas...

8 months ago

55 minutes

Her light, Her Journey

EP1. From Fear to Freedom: Unleashing Your Inner Light with Swan Hering

In this inspiring first episode, we sit down with Swan Hering, psychologist, global health expert, and author of Life of a Rainbow, to explore the power of self-expression, resilience, and authenticity. Swan shares deep reflections on overcoming fear and doubt, embracing personal transformation, and stepping into one’s true strength and purpose. Through her own journey—from Germany to Sweden—Swan has discovered how to break free from limiting beliefs and fully trust herself. She offers profou...

8 months ago

58 minutes