Entrepreneurial State of Mind with Ann Chikahisa, Designer and Owner of Chikahisa Studio
Release Date: 03/06/2023
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If You Were In Charge with Sanam Narashi Anderlini MBE, founder and CEO of ICAN (S9:Epi 227)
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE, founder and CEO of ICAN, about her incredible 24-year journey in shaping strategies to tackle conflict, crises, and violent extremism. As a passionate and dynamic peace strategist, she’s worked with civil society, governments, and the UN to create real, meaningful change. Sanam is the founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), where she leads the groundbreaking Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (WASL)—a powerful coalition of independent,...
info_outline In this episode, we talk with successful entrepreneur and jewelry designer Ann Chikahisa. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing her challenges and lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with professionals whose experience can be helpful as you grow your business and continually pushing yourself to grow and evolve as a business owner.
What to Listen For
Corporate Life - 2:45
Transitional point to entrepreneurship - 5:20
Chikahisa Studio origin story - 8:10
Key points to success - 11:11
You and your business - 15:25
Supporting women - 17:12
What to focus on - 19:30
It's never too late - 22:30
Resources mentioned in the podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-chikahisa-2035388/
Chikahisa Studio - https://chikahisastudio.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chikahisastudio/?hl=en
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529595237402293267/
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