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    Building dreams: Architecture, entrepreneurship, and breaking down barriers in Azerbaijan 

    Lala Abdullayeva is the founder and CEO of ArchiArchitecture and the creator of the @archi.baku platform, which is revolutionising access to architectural and construction resources…

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    shesnext-editorial July 25, 2025

    ‘Events aren’t just gatherings—they’re emotions that become memories’ 

    Arevik Abrahamian transformed a pandemic career disruption into opportunity, co-founding TUZ Creative Agency in Armenia. Now she’s championing female leadership in a culture where women’s…

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    shesnext-editorial July 15, 2025

    From corporate climber to empowering leader: A journey of courage and growth 

    Jasna Mitrović Kukurić, business mentor and founder of Jednostavno Više, believes that leadership is about respect, empathy, and empowering others to recognise their own strength.…

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    shesnext-editorial April 11, 2025

    From homemade laptop to Azerbaijan’s first podcast 

    Leila Aliyeva’s first ‘laptop’ was made out of a shoebox. Now she’s a hugely successful career woman, and founder and presenter of Azerbaijan’s first podcast.  …

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    shesnext-editorial March 7, 2025

    ‘Time to put the spotlight on Georgia’s women entrepreneurs’ 

    Diana Lezhava set out to create a high-end brand, made in Georgia. It didn’t work out, but she remains proud of what she achieved and…

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    shesnext-editorial January 28, 2025

    Moldova’s mental health changemaker 

    Psychologist Ana Niculăeș wanted to make a change in her home country of Moldova, removing the stigma surrounding mental health. She has done so, and…

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    shesnext-editorial December 20, 2024

    From oil field to start-up 

    Zhanna Kazakbayeva has put her successful career in the energy sector on hold to devote her attention to her start-up, Botaqan, a resale platform for…

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    shesnext-editorial December 6, 2024

    ‘The most important thing is continuous self-education’ 

    From humble beginnings as a freelance designer to leading a thriving brand development firm, Yuliya Zatulovskaya’s journey epitomises entrepreneurial ambition.  The desire to create her…

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    Craig Turp August 30, 2024
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    From Columbia to Fintech: Mariam Rusishvili’s journey of innovation and impact 

    Mariam Rusishvili’s inspirational career, spanning public and private sectors, has culminated in her role as CEO and co-founder of LightSpeed Digital, (ex-QuickCashAI) a groundbreaking Georgian…

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    Craig Turp August 15, 2024
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    ‘Women need to help each other’ 

    Nada Bajac transformed her limitless aspirations into a thriving business. Leveraging her government and private sector experience, Bajac emphasizes perseverance and realistic market assessment as…

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    Alina Abakumova July 25, 2024
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