Queens of Business - Honest Business Talk

#005 Biohacking for Business: Optimising Health and Performance

Unlock your peak potential with the latest biohacking tips in this energising episode! Discover how optimizing your sleep, incorporating red light therapy, and embracing the power of mushrooms like reishi can supercharge your health and elevate your business success. We dive deep into personalized wellness, exploring everything from Finnish biohacking secrets to the importance of tools like the Oura ring for boosting productivity and focus. Plus, get expert insights on gender-specific biohacking strategies, from intermittent fasting to sauna sessions. Tune in to transform your daily routine and achieve long-term vitality and peak business performance! (00:36) Biohacking in Business Talk (03:10) Exploring Biohacking for Health Optimization (16:12) Biohacking and Self-Optimization (37:41) Supporting Yourself During Business Journey (46:14) Biohacking

#004 Do #entrepreneurs need to dress - looking #confident naked?

In this episode, we explore whether entrepreneurs need to dress the part to feel confident, or if embracing their authentic selves—even if that means going "naked"—is the way to go. From discussing the importance of finding your unique style and personal branding to the playful notion of testing your confidence in your own skin, we encourage you to break the rules once you know them. Join us for a lively chat on everything from archetypes to accessorizing, and discover how self-love and authenticity can be your greatest business assets. (13:10) Transitioning to Personal Style (78 Seconds) (18:46) Naked Presentation Testing With Gwyneth Paltrow (38 Seconds) (22:19) Experimenting With Personal Style for Success (69 Seconds) (28:45) Shop Your Closet First (109 Seconds) (36:57) Exploring Personal Style With Playfulness (74 Seconds)

#003 Lone Wolf or Team Player: Navigating Work Dynamics

Get real with us as we unravel the myth of entrepreneurship! From battling burnout to celebrating milestones, we spill secrets on thriving as a lone wolf or team player. Dive deep into the challenges of building a business from scratch and the surprising lessons learned along the way. Whether you're drawn to independence or thrive in collaboration, this episode serves up the raw truth of chasing your dreams in the business jungle. (01:29) Lone wolf vs. team player in work dynamics (02:04) Experiences with leading teams and working independently (02:59) Preference for a balance of both solo and team work (04:00) Experiences with corporate policies on remote work (05:03) Importance of networking and collaboration for business growth (06:14) Surviving mode vs. thriving mode in entrepreneurship (08:19) Separating business from personal identity (09:42) Levels of humility in successful business people (12:06) Loneliness and challenges of entrepreneurship (13:23) Entrepreneurs often wish they never started (15:14) Money as fuel for business development (16:58) Team dynamics and their impact on business success (18:45) Balancing quality control and business expansion (21:08) Overcoming the fear of starting a business alone (23:39) Importance of flexibility and adaptability in entrepreneurship (25:32) Navigating competition and collaboration in the same niche (27:17) Expectations vs. realities of entrepreneurship (30:36) Hectic first 2-3 years, worked 12-14 hours daily (30:52) Didn't have time for self-care, got migraines (31:16) Introduced 1 gym day per week, now 2-3 classes (31:31) Incorporates morning routines and breaks during the day (32:24) Breaks and balance have positively impacted emotions and work (32:45) Maintained mid-day breaks and self-care when in corporate (33:18) Body is a team player, need to take care of it (34:04) Importance of self-care for focus, results, and being better

#002 Exercise - Is It Needed For Business, And Which Type?

In the second episode of "Queens of Business," hosts Mai-Liis Kivistik and Kira Maras explore the crucial role of exercise in business success. They share personal experiences and encourage you to comment and share your own. Discover how integrating activities like yoga, martial arts, and power poses can boost your focus, energy, and well-being, empowering you to thrive professionally. Tune in for insights and tips on balancing fitness with a busy entrepreneurial lifestyle. (00:34) Exercise Importance Discussion by Coaches (04:31) Benefits of Yoga in Business Success (13:58) Power of Mental and Physical Strength (28:36) Age Is Just a Number (32:59) Importance of Self-Love and Time Management

#001 - Empowered - Stories from the Business Frontlines

In the first episode of "Queens of Business," hosts Mai-Liis Kivistik and Kira Maras introduce themselves and share their entrepreneurial journeys. They discuss the highs and lows of their careers, and How did they do it. (00:19) Introducing the Podcast (00:43) Names and Backgrounds of the Hosts (02:18) Kira's Journey (04:30) Mai's Journey (06:36) Discussing Their Shared Values (09:22) The Impact of External Changes on Business (10:47) The Launch of the Podcast (12:55) Mai's Trademark Problem (16:20) Kira's Challenges due to COVID (18:43) Relationships in Business (21:59) The Introvert vs Extrovert Discussion (24:57) Diving into Personal Experiences and Conclusions (26:13) Dealing with customer feedback (27:38) Handling negative experiences (31:23) Perspective on success (32:20) Generational differences and entitlement (35:44) The importance of hard work in business (39:05) Personal growth through business (41:22) Values and self-knowledge in business (43:29) Introduction to the next topic: Exercise and entrepreneurship