We discuss a growing reality among Gen Z: the “Slash Career” – the concept of having a successful full-time job and a personal business born from a hobby.

What you will hear in this episode:

The professional double life: How Valentina’s daughter manages to transition from the role of Client Retailer Partner in the banking sector to that of a Nail Artist for her clients at home.

Corporate vs. Hobby Transition: How these two worlds intertwine and how the discipline from the bank helps you manage your own creative business.

The bridge between generations: Valentina draws a parallel full of nostalgia and wisdom between her youth and that of her daughter. What did young people do “then” and what opportunities do they have “now”?

Parental support: How important the family’s role is when a young person decides to follow their passions, even if they seem completely different from their degree.

It is a warm discussion about adaptability, the courage to not choose just one path, and the way the definition of success has changed over the decades.

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Moderator: Mădălina Mihai

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