In this episode, my guest is Nikita. For 14 years, Nikita built a career as a software engineer at large tech companies, such as Yandex — a tech giant in Russia — and later at Microsoft, where he reached the position of Senior Software Engineer.

However, Nikita then decided to dive into entrepreneurship by joining an entrepreneurship program at Antler. This program welcomes individuals from various backgrounds who aspire to become entrepreneurs. During the program, participants can find co-founders, form the first members of their team, validate their ideas, and even raise initial funding.

In this interview, Nikita shares:

- What it was like to leave Microsoft

- How valuable it was to join Antler

- How starting a business worked out in practice

- What it was like to join a fast-growing Series A startup

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Video Version of the Podcast on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ShamelessCareers

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✅ About Shameless Careers

Welcome to Shameless Careers, your go-to podcast for inspiring career-change stories. Listen to the interviews with individuals who dared to switch careers and discover how they found their true calling. Learn from their journeys, from the initial realisation to the practical steps they took to make the change. Find out how they succeeded through study, a side hustle, or a complete career break.

Stay tuned as I also explore insights from career coaches, giving you the tools to navigate your career transformation. Join me on this journey to reshape your professional life because it’s never too late to follow your passion!

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#fintech #entrepreneurship #startupjourney #entrepreneurialjourney #entrepreneurlife #antler

⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the episode link and podcast channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.

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Are you thinking of changing careers into a completely different area? In this episode, Sofia shares her inspiring journey from a successful career in finance to becoming a women only certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and corrective exercise specialist.

After 11 years at a large prestigious asset management firm, Sofia took a career break for parenting and discovered her true passion for fitness. Learn how she made the brave decision to switch paths and her steps to get there.

Listen to the interview to hear Sofia talk about:

- What it was like to leave such a prestigious job

- How motherhood has influenced her attitude towards her career

- How she discovered what she is passionate about

If you feel stuck in your job, Sofia’s story might inspire you to start looking for something you may feel passionate about.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Get in touch with Sofia:⭐ ⭐ ⭐

www.fitnesswithsofia.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-antropova-b24a282/

☑️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:25 - Sofia’s Finance Career

1:28 - Choosing Finance Over Medicine

2:35 - Early Fitness Interest

3:30 - Fulfilment in Finance

4:15 - Motherhood’s Impact

6:33 - Seeking Flexibility

7:52 - Fitness and Gardening Ideas

9:44 - Becoming a Trainer

12:02 - Importance of Movement

15:00 - Juggling Career and Family

17:14 - Helping Clients

18:49 - Running a Business Solo

20:18 - Corporate vs. Entrepreneurship

22:01 - Lifelong Learning

26:03 - Intrinsic Motivation Shift

29:58 - Slowing Down to Reassess

35:04 - Building a Client Base

36:45 - Advice for Career Change

38:54 - Contact Sofia

This episode also covers the following topics:

Fitness Journey

Career Change After Motherhood

Woman Career Change Journey After Kids

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ YouTube version of the podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@ShamelessCareers

✅ Stay Connected With Me

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👉Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shameless-careers/

👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shameless.careers

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✅ About Shameless Careers

Welcome to Shameless Careers, your go-to podcast for inspiring career-change stories. Listen to the interviews with individuals who dared to switch careers and discover how they found their true calling. Learn from their journeys, from the initial realisation to the practical steps they took to make the change. Find out how they succeeded through study, a side hustle, or a complete career break.

Stay tuned as I also explore insights from career coaches, giving you the tools to navigate your career transformation. Join me on this journey to reshape your professional life because it’s never too late to follow your passion!

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#careerchange #finance #fitness #motherhood #womensempowerment #personaltrainer

⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the episode link and podcast channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.

© Shameless Careers

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⭐⭐⭐ Link to buy the book "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1626250766/ref=nosim?tag=shamelesscare-21

Ready to hear an inspiring career change journey? In this episode of Shameless Careers, Nuri Camrass shares her story of leaving tech space (Bloomberg and then Snowflake) to start a holistic nutrition and breathwork business.

She explains how she understood that something was missing in her corporate journey, how she discovered that she wants to focus on nutrition and breathwork and, finally, how she transitioned from a successful corporate role to entrepreneurship.

Listen to Nuri discuss how becoming a mother has changed her outlook on her career, how she dealt with the challenges and doubts and how she found meaning in a new career. Get insights into career transformation and advice for anyone looking to switch careers or start a business.

⭐⭐:⭐: Get in touch with Nuri via:

https://www.nuricamrass.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nuricamrass?igsh=NDB3YjY3ajNrODI0&utm_source=qr

☑️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Guest

0:33 – Nuri’s Career at Bloomberg

1:45 – Time for a Change

2:50 – Nuri’s Background

5:30 – Corporate Struggles

9:00 – Motherhood’s Impact

13:00 – Quitting Bloomberg

17:00 – Joining Snowflake

20:15 – Balancing Life

24:00 – Discovering Nutrition

27:45 – Breathwork Journey

33:00 – Starting a Business

38:00 – Entrepreneur Challenges

45:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs

49:00 – Conclusion

This episode is about From Bloomberg & Snowflake To Launching A Wellness Business: Why I Quit My High-Paying Job! But It also covers the following topics:

Holistic Nutrition

Professional Transformation

Career Change From Corporate To Entrepreneurship

From Bloomberg & Snowflake To Launching A Wellness Business: Why I Quit My High-Paying Job?

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🔗Linktree

https://linktr.ee/shameless.careers

✅ Stay Connected With Me.

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👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shameless.careers

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✅ About Shameless Careers.

Welcome to Shameless Careers, your go-to podcast for inspiring career-change stories. Watch the interviews with individuals who dared to switch careers and discover how they found their true calling. Learn from their journeys, from the initial realisation to the practical steps they took to make the change. Find out how they succeeded through study, a side hustle, or a complete career break.

Stay tuned as I also explore insights from career coaches, giving you the tools to navigate your career transformation. Join me on this journey to reshape your professional life because it’s never too late to follow your passion!

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#careerchange #nutritionbusiness #bloomberg #successstory #entrepreneurjourney #holisticwellness

⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the video link and channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.

© Shameless Careers

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.