People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where psychological safety and collaboration drive meaningful change. In this episode, Kamila sits down with Suchi to talk about why she chose to work at large corporations rather than startups. Saskia also reflects on her personal experiences, including navigating IVF while at work, and discusses how organizations can foster environments where employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Links: Saskia Mureau on Linkedin WHO infertility research BCG 2024 report on psychological safety in the workplace Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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Creative Business Breakdown
Rachel Rambach & Katey Kamerad - A 100% real, behind-the-scenes look at owning a creative business.
Podcast by Rachel Rambach & Katey Kamerad - A 100% real, behind-the-scenes look at owning a creative business.
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We're taking a completely unorthodox approach in Episode 43 of the Creative Business Breakdown podcast. Instead of recording together in the same room as we usually do, we're answering some BIG questions about our partnership...separately.If you've been curious about the inner workings of our partnership, or how a business partner relationship look…
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We're welcoming two special guests to dish what it's really like to be an employee at Music Therapy Connections. Alisabeth Hopper and Laura Mui answer our burning questions about the pros, cons, surprises, and lessons learned since they joined our team.This was a fun and enlightening conversation for us as business owners, and we hope you'll find i…
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We're hiring! In case you haven't heard, we are now accepting applications for a FULL-TIME music therapist position at our private practice, Music Therapy Connections. The submission deadline is April 1, so visit the link below to learn more and apply:https://musictherapyconnections.org/hiring-mtbcIn Episode 41, we're celebrating our team at MTC, a…
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One of the biggest challenges of owning a business is knowing if and when it's time to hire an employee. As music therapy business owners, this is not an easy decision to make, especially if you've never hired an employee before.We've learned so much with each hire, and are getting ready to go through the process once again -- which is why we decid…
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Being a business owner can feel like riding a rollercoaster: sometimes you're on top of the world with your hands in the air, and other times, you're flying down a steep hill holding on for dear life.At this moment in our business, we're feeling the latter, and in this episode, we're getting real about our current challenges. We talk through how we…
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When the topic of "self-care" comes up, things like pedicures and bubble baths usually come to mind. And while we love those indulgences from time to time, the most effective self-care is the kind that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. In Episode 38 of the Creative Business Breakdown, we're talking about how we're practicing self-care…
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