‘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…
Category: Interviews
‘I had never dealt with cows before!’
For Natalia Koval, the main challenge of managing a dairy farm in a rural area is not just about being the head of a company,…
‘There is no position or business in this world that is not for a woman’
Silva Mesropyan’s story mixes personal achievement with a broader mission, shaping a future where female potential is not just acknowledged but actively nurtured for societal…
Breaking barriers: The journey of a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur revolutionising Azerbaijan’s legal scene
Amidst Azerbaijan’s evolving societal norms, Sona Salimli-Alasgarova emerges as a beacon of change, transforming the legal field with her innovative venture, Legalaid, and advocating for…
‘Women can dream higher and bigger’
For Cristina Frolov, president of the Constantin Mimi Foundation in Moldova, believes that women in leadership positions can inspire others to follow them. The Constantin…
‘A woman must have as many business development books as shoes’
Women need to support each other, says Moldovan entrepreneur Ana Gorea. By doing so, they can shape not only their lives but the direction of…
How data can help create an even playing field for women
It’s not easy being a woman in Kyrgyzstan, says Altynai Mambetova, who’s trying to change that, using data. Altynai Mambetova is currently completing her first…
‘She’s Next is not just about Visa, we are trying to make societal change’
Emerging Europe speaks with Vira Platonova, Visa senior vice president and regional director for 17 countries, about the She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative, and…