Beyond the Algorithm: Building a Voice That Lasts with Marta Spirk

About this episode

Leslie Youngblood interviews Marta Spirk about the journey of female entrepreneurship and the importance of building a lasting voice in business.

In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Marta Spirk, a speaking coach and author, about the journey of female entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of longevity in business, the difference between relevance and resonance, and the challenges of chasing visibility versus authentic expression. Marta shares her insights on sustainable ambition, the significance of delegation, and the evolution of her voice throughout her entrepreneurial journey. They also touch on the impact of societal expectations on women in business, the 996 work culture, and how to reclaim one's voice after burnout. Marta's book, 'The Empowered Woman,' serves as a roadmap for women seeking to find their unique path to success. About Our Guest Marta Spirk, Singer & Speaking Coach at Marta Spirk Coaching Follow Marta on LinkedIn , Instagram , and Facebook Marta's website Listen to Marta's podcast, The Empowered Woman Marta's music on Spotify and Apple Takeaways Longevity in business is about persistence and not giving up. Chasing visibility can disconnect you from your authentic voice. Quality connections are more important than quantity in business. Sustainable…

People in this episode

Host: Leslie Youngblood

Guest: Marta Spirk

Topics covered

• female entrepreneurship
• longevity in business
• authentic expression
• sustainable ambition
• delegation
• societal expectations
• burnout

Keywords

• female entrepreneurship
• business longevity
• authentic voice
• sustainable ambition
• delegation
• burnout recovery
• support network

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Empowered Woman

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