Gor:geous Talks

What really happens when you decide to leave your corporate career and build something of your own?In this episode of Gor:geous Talks, I'm joined by Valeria Kadelski - a business coach who left her career in tech to help others turn their professional experience into independent businesses.We talk about the messy reality of entrepreneurship: the fear of taking the leap, why experienced professionals struggle to sell their own expertise, and how spending months perfecting a logo or website can become an excuse to avoid finding clients.We also get into imposter syndrome, the illusion of overnight success on LinkedIn, networking without hidden agendas, and the uncomfortable truths about running a business that rarely make it into motivational posts.An honest, sometimes funny conversation about careers, confidence, and learning to bet on yourself.Enjoy the episode!

Why are Danes so obsessed with bears? What does it mean to be a lucky potato? And how can doing someone a favor actually make things worse?In this episode of Gor:geous Talks, I sit down with Alex Berger, an American writer, photographer, and long-time resident of Denmark, to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes surprisingly insightful world of Danish sayings.Alex recently published "The Essential Book of Danish Sayings", featuring 167 expressions and 65 illustrations. After spending two and a half years researching them, he has plenty of stories to share.We talk about how these expressions reflect Danish humor and culture, why some sayings are nearly impossible to translate, and what happens when an American tries to make sense of phrases involving bears, potatoes, shaved goats, and other unexpected things.We also discuss Alex's creative process, including how he used AI to bring the book's illustrations to life, and put my knowledge of Danish sayings to the test in a little guessing game.Enjoy the conversation, and let us know: What's your favorite Danish saying?Find out more about Alex:📖 The Essential Book of Danish Sayings: ⁠https://danishsayings.com⁠🌍 Alex's travel blog: ⁠https://virtualwayfarer.com

What happens when you mix salsa and bachata dancing, clean water projects, and 45 volunteers who don't get paid? You get cph4water - and Michela ran the whole thing.In this episode, Michela and I dig into what it actually takes to lead a volunteer organization where people can walk away anytime. We talk about how cph4water grew from 20 to 45 volunteers under her presidency, how she balances being the boss in meetings and a student on the dance floor, and the tension between "we're doing charity" and "we need to run this properly." She's honest about the hard parts - the burnout, the scheduling nightmares, and the one piece of advice she'd give anyone thinking of starting something like this: you cannot do it alone.Key topics:Leading volunteers who owe you nothingGrowing a community from 20 to 45 people (and keeping it together)The real tension between running a charity and running it wellWhy delegation is the hardest skill in volunteer workHer honest advice for anyone wanting to start or join something like thisFollow Gor:geous Talks:Instagram: @gorgeous.talksHost: @gor.gorgeoussGuest organisation: @cph4water

What happens when a futurist starts his own business? Turns out, even someone who thinks about the future for a living can't predict what's coming next.Mathias and I studied entrepreneurship together. A few years later, he left his job to build Anticipate - a consultancy that helps organizations stop planning for one future and start preparing for many. In this conversation, we get into why most companies are stuck using frameworks from the 80s, how to tell real signals from noise, and what it actually takes to sell something 99.99% of people have never heard of.It's strategic, personal, and full of moments where we just figure things out together… as old classmates do.Connect with Mathias on LinkedIn.

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, the incredibly talented Yerevan-based artist, Gareggin. We dive deep into his creative mind, exploring his journey from watching his grandfather's architectural designs as a child to painting massive, iconic street murals in the heart of Armenia.Gareggin opens up about the relentless, everyday drive to create, and how his style evolved from heavy, realistic oil paintings to vibrant pop-art and contemporary busts.In this episode, we cover:The evolution of Gareggin's unique artistic style and the shift toward contemporary pop-art.The story behind his mechanical "Eye" sculpture, showcased at the Venice Biennale and later sold in Dubai.A behind-the-scenes look at his massive street murals dedicated to Motherhood on Saryan Street and to Parajanov on Northern Avenue.His future plans, including a brand new studio space and a 2026 exhibition in the United States.📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Because we are out in the city looking at Gareggin's actual murals, I highly recommend watching this episode on Spotify to get the full visual experience!🗣️ LANGUAGE NOTE: This is the fully dubbed English version of the interview.

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, the incredibly talented Yerevan-based artist, Gareggin. We dive deep into his creative mind, exploring his journey from watching his grandfather's architectural designs as a child to painting massive, iconic street murals in the heart of Armenia.Gareggin opens up about the relentless, everyday drive to create, and how his style evolved from heavy, realistic oil paintings to vibrant pop-art and contemporary busts.In this episode, we cover:The evolution of Gareggin's unique artistic style and the shift toward contemporary pop-art.The story behind his mechanical "Eye" sculpture, showcased at the Venice Biennale and later sold in Dubai.A behind-the-scenes look at his massive street murals dedicated to Motherhood on Saryan Street and to Parajanov on Northern Avenue.His future plans, including a brand new studio space and a 2026 exhibition in the United States.📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Because we are out in the city looking at Gareggin's actual murals, I highly recommend watching this episode on Spotify to get the full visual experience!🗣️ LANGUAGE NOTE: The interview is spoken entirely in Armenian, but I have provided full English subtitles on the video so you can read along and enjoy the conversation.

What does it really take to build a community that lasts? 🚀In this episode of Gor:geous Talks, I sit down with the co-founders of Marketing Connect Copenhagen - Dalia & Mianda - to explore why consistency matters more than hype, how real connections are built, and what happens when people simply take initiative.A conversation about the long game of community - and why it still matters.

What do Dungeons & Dragons, YouTube analytics, and classical guitar have in common? More than you’d think. Jonas has managed to turn all three into his creative playground. In this conversation, we dive into how he built his channel from scratch, how he experiments his way through failure, and what it means to make art when everything, even creativity, gets measured. It’s funny, honest, and a little chaotic… just the way we like it.

Welcome to this special episode where I talk to my dad on his experience on setting up a Lavash production business called Kilikija after moving from Armenia to Lithuania in the 90s! 🌟We also briefly touch upon his hobby in making music 🎵Tune in!

Why do even the toughest leaders struggle to give bad feedback? Why does change feel so threatening — even when it’s good for us? And why is motivation never as steady as we wish it was?In this episode, Aly shares powerful insights from her journey in psychology and HR — from feedback and conflict, to empathy, culture, and what really makes teams click 😎