Best Uus Podcasts (2024)

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NAKED Podcast Ep 82. Emmalyn Shaw on Building Healthy Relationships Between Investors and Founders 41:43

21d ago41:43

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In this episode of the NAKED podcast, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Emmalyn Shaw from Flourish Ventures, explore the importance of prioritising psychological safety in entrepreneurship and venture capital. The discussion centres around how Flourish Ventures prioritises mental health and well-being within their organisation and how …

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NAKED Podcast Ep 81. Fatin Tariq On Managing Anxiety as a Founder in an Emerging Market 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In this episode of the NAKED podcast, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Fatin, explore the anxiety Fatin faced whilst she was building her first business. The discussion centres on the experience of being a female entrepreneur in an emerging market, the journey towards self-awareness regarding one’s mental health, and the tools necessa…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 80. Emma Obanye On The Ugly Reality of Exiting a Startup 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

In this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Emma, explore the complex emotions and challenges that came up for her after exiting a startup. They discuss the importance of addressing unresolved issues from the past, understanding one’s motivations for success, and the role of mental health and self-awareness in navi…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 79. Lottie Unwin On Breaking Down and Integrating Wellbeing into The Founder Life 1:09:30

4M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

In this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Lottie, discuss her breakdown and how it took her by surprise. They discuss learning to look out for signals, the importance of introspection and self-awareness and how to get better by integrating wellbeing into one’s life. Specific topics covered in the episode include:…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 78. Eia Uus on Navigating Neurodiversity & Depression as an Entrepreneur 1:05:36

6M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

In this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Eia, discuss neurodiversity, coping with depression and trauma, and the importance of vulnerability and ongoing growth. They also discuss tactics for communicating diagnoses of neurodiversity and navigating societal perceptions while operating in a team or co-founding rel…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 77. Hardi Poder on Entrepreneurial Challenges, Reflections, and Ayahuasca 1:10:21

7M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

In this NAKED podcast episode, serial entrepreneur Hardi shares with us how he would start a company and struggled two years in, each stage spurred by difficulties due to a reluctance to face responsibilities. The conversation unfolds to reveal Hardi's pivotal moment when burnout, both physically and mentally, led to both his body and his relations…

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NAKED Podcast Episode 76. Juliette Devillard On Suicidal Ideation Among Entrepreneurs 1:16:33

8M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

*Please be advised that this episode contains content related to suicide.*Suicidal ideation among entrepreneurs: let’s talk about it.In this episode, Vladimira and Nektarios engage in a conversation with their guest, Juliette Devillard, delving into her personal experience with suicidal ideation. The discussion explores common challenges faced by e…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 75. Vladimira & Nektarios On Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics & Thriving Under Stress 34:11

9M ago34:11

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In this episode of the NAKED Podcast, Vladimira and Nektarios focus on co-founder dynamics through the lens of stress research and therapeutic practices. They explore a powerful conflict resolution tool known as "constellations" and emphasize the importance of communication among co-founders. The conversation extends to the impact of stress on entr…

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NAKED Podcast Ep 74. Ute Stephan on Research on Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health 59:21

9M ago59:21

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In this episode of the NAKED Podcast, Vladimira and Nektarios are joined by Ute Stephan, Professor of Entrepreneurship at King's Business School, King's College London, and a renowned expert in the Psychology of Entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, well-being, and societal impact.Specific topics covered in …

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NAKED Podcast Ep 73. Vladimira and Nektarios on navigating power dynamics & conquering entrepreneurial fears 43:46

10M ago43:46

43:46

In this candid NAKED episode, Vladimira and Nektarios are back to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. Explore the challenges of fear, uncertainty, and power dynamics with investors as they share personal experiences. Over the past 3+ years, they've gained valuable insights into the entrepreneurial and investment landscape. Specific topics cove…

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Teatrivaht. Linnateatri uus repertuaar 53:08

1y ago53:08

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By (Vikerraadio)

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Teatrivaht. Teatriauhinnad 2023 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

By (Vikerraadio)

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Teatrivaht. "Plekktrumm"; "Eetika" 51:34

1+ y ago51:34

51:34

By (Vikerraadio)

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Teatrivaht. Macbeth, Vivaarium 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

45:23

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 72. On the power of speaking up 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Vladi and Nektarios are back together for the first Naked episode of a new year. They discuss a topic that they have touched upon previously: the power of speaking up and feeling empowered to call out someone’s bad behaviour, something that is often difficult to do in a business situation. Vladi shares a recent story of when she felt empowered to s…

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Teatrivaht. Von Krahli ja Paide teatri lõpp 58:29

1+ y ago58:29

58:29

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 71. On reflection, gratitude and looking ahead 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

As we come to the end of another year, Vladi and Nektarios pause and look back on the past 12 months. They talk about how things have changed, particularly in relation to how their respective fintech businesses now occupy most of their time, but that it’s important to remember to take time off and remember that your personal wellbeing matters. We h…

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Ep 70. On self-esteem and ignoring signals with Chris Howard 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

“My escape was to try and be good at things, for no other reasons than for people to like me… I was seeking validation.” Our next podcast guest is Chris Howard, a reluctant founder and somebody who prefers the term ‘creator’. Chris joins us to talk about how he started building a business to fix things in his life and to seek validation from others…

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"Kolm ahvi"; "Võõrad" 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

By (Vikerraadio)

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Teatrivaht. Avalik salvestus teatri- ja muusikamuuseumis 1:12:21

1+ y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 69. On choice, identity and compromise 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

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Vladi and Nektarios are back with a new episode, covering a number of themes we’ve heard on Naked before. They catch up and talk about being triggered, the power of visualisation in times when you’re feeling overwhelmed and having a choice. They spend much of the episode discussing the chat with Nemo D’Qrill; the impact it had on them, and some of …

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Ep 68. On authenticity, compromise and choice with Nemo D’Qrill 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

59:51

“Entrepreneurship has definitely been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done, forget about the army.” Imagine you show up to a meeting and you can sense that people don’t know what to do with you. Imagine you go for a job interview and you hear “you’re not what we are looking for”. These experiences open up a lot of questions and our podcast gue…

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Ep 67. On ‘otherness’, identity and belonging 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

30:53

Vladi and Nektarios reconnect and share what’s been happening in their working and personal lives over the past few weeks. Nektarios talks about bumping into several former colleagues at an industry conference, hearing from people that appreciate what you do, and feeling overwhelmed by some of the corporate world. They then switch conversation to d…

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Ep 66. The dynamic between entrepreneurs & investors, and the impact on mental health 45:27

2y ago45:27

45:27

In our first LinkedIn Live episode of NAKED, Vladi and Nektarios discuss the dynamic between entrepreneurs and investors, and the impact that relationship can have on an entrepreneur's mental health. Continuing the investor conversation they started a few weeks ago, they start by sharing their own personal experiences; as they are both currently in…

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Teatrivaht. Ainult jõed voolavad vabalt 47:53

2y ago47:53

47:53

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 65. The role of investors on the wellbeing of entrepreneurs, with Lisa Mikkelsen 1:03:42

2y ago1:03:42

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We started the NAKED podcast because we wanted to draw attention to the subject of mental wellbeing for entrepreneurs and to share authentic, real stories of founders who ‘have been there’. At the same time, we must acknowledge that the reasons why entrepreneurs experience mental health challenges are still largely unaddressed. Is it all about star…

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Ep 64. On the investor experience and its impact on entrepreneurial mental health 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

This week’s episode is a special one as Vladi and Nektarios talk about the role of investors on entrepreneurial mental health and the fundraising experience. They talk about the personal - and sometimes painful - experiences that they’re currently going through in their own fundraising journeys; how it is having an impact on their teams; and whethe…

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Ep 63. On conflict and how to deal with it 33:24

2y ago33:24

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This week Vladi and Nektarios discuss a topic we’ve talked about a few times on NAKED - co-founder conflict. They talk about the constant work that is required and their relationships with their co-founders. How do you manage yourself after a conflict - whether you’re directly involved or a mediator? How do you find the energy to continue with ever…

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Baltoscandal 1:31:57

2y ago1:31:57

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By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 62. On identity, sexuality and acceptance 36:04

2y ago36:04

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Vladi and Nektarios reflect on their past conversation with Dame Kelly Holmes after she came out as gay at the age of 52. Nektarios shares his views on how this news impacted him, as well as Pride month and sexuality. They discuss why it still matters when people with a public profile come out as gay - it should be a part of reality for everybody. …

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Teatrivaht. Issanda loomaaed 57:44

2y ago57:44

57:44

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 61: On physical health, mental health and doing things differently this time around, with Drew Graham 1:04:23

2y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week’s guest is no stranger to The Future Farm, and you may have heard his name pop up from time to time in conversation with Nektarios. That’s because Drew Graham is Nektarios’ co-founder. He is also a serial business builder. He joins NAKED to talk about his entrepreneurial life, how he put that on hold and joined a bank, largely because his…

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Ep 60. On self-awareness, neurodiversity and the effects of ‘labels’ 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

Vladi and Nektarios revisit the recent conversations they’ve had on the podcast about neurodiversity. They reflect on the episodes with Nick Cavuoto and Sam Handfield-Jones, as well as Nektarios’ recent dinner with Dr. Michael Freeman where they discussed neurodiversity and entrepreneurship. They also talk about an upcoming episode that continues t…

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Ep 59: On the impact of ADHD on an entrepreneur’s life, with Sam Handfield-Jones 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We continue our conversations with neurodivergent entrepreneurs by welcoming Sam Handfield-Jones to NAKED. Sam is an angel investor, builder of things, advocate, and passionate about sharing his experiences of living and working with ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We talk to Sam about creating safe and inclusive work environments f…

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Ep 58: ADD is my superpower, with Nick Cavuoto 49:10

2y ago49:10

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For the first episode in our series of conversations with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, Nick Cavuoto joins NAKED. Nick is a serial entrepreneur who discovered late in life that he has ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder. We talk to Nick about living with ADD and how it translates into his entrepreneurial life. What does he mean when he describes it as …

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Ep 57. On introvert and extrovert energy in entrepreneurship 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

Vladi and Nektarios are back together after a few weeks away. They reflect on their last NAKED conversation about grief, their current energy levels and recognising behaviours that have an impact on their mental health. Much of the conversation is centred around introverts and extroverts' energy, and how it shows up in entrepreneurs, in anticipatio…

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Ep 56: On identity, belonging and the corporate to entrepreneur journey, with Andra Sonea 54:55

2y ago54:55

54:55

Andra Sonea is an entrepreneur and currently a Research Fellow with the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology Initiative. She joins the NAKED podcast to talk about the obstacles she faced when she made the leap from a successful corporate career into the world of entrepreneurship. We also talk about imposter syndrome, the sense of belonging and t…

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Ep 55. On masculinity, the effects of patriarchy and how it affects men’s mental health with Jamie Clements 26:10

2+ y ago26:10

26:10

Jamie Clements is the founder of the successful podcast Man Down which explores the subject of masculinity and vulnerability. As an entrepreneur and a man who has experienced his own mental health struggles, Jamie Clements discusses with our host Nektarios Liolios how men’s mental health is a complex subject and cannot be seen in isolation but with…

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Ep 54. “You’re not special, and that’s OK (& your business wasn’t that great anyway)” with Dr. Michael Freeman 1:09:31

2+ y ago1:09:31

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Dr. Michael Freeman is the author of one of the only studies on the relationship between entrepreneurship and mental and emotional health. As a psychiatrist, psychologist, researcher and importantly, an entrepreneur himself, he brings authenticity and credibility to the conversation on entrepreneurial wellbeing. These are just some of the reasons w…

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Ep 53. On dismantling toxic workplaces and getting better work life integration, with Bjorn Lee 1:23:13

2+ y ago1:23:13

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Bjorn Lee is a serial entrepreneur who successfully exited his previous business and founded MindFi, a mental wellbeing platform for modern workplaces. Bjorn joined the NAKED podcast as part of Audacity’s Permacolony week in Singapore, to share his entrepreneurial journey. He talks about how his friends had to stage an intervention to physically re…

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Ep 52. On conflicting emotions, acceptance and recognising moments to pause 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

30:33

In this week’s episode Vladi and Nektarios talk about grief, health and conflicting emotions, amidst the current state of the world. They discuss how to deal with a situation and having a platform and a voice, as well as whether there is a line between business as usual, and an awareness of what is happening. Vladi shares more on radical acceptance…

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"Iraani konverents"; "72 päeva..." 51:29

2+ y ago51:29

51:29

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 51. On grief and experiencing loss 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

*TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this episode covers the topic of grief and loss, which some listeners may find triggering. For more information and support, there are a number of services available via Healthline. This week Vladi and Nektarios dedicate the episode to the topic of grief and the experience of loss, whether that be a personal l…

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Ep 50. On encountering sexism and racism at every turn, with Anu Shultes 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

54:41

Anu Shultes is the CEO and Founder of Ahead Financials, a digital banking and financial health platform. She is an entrepreneur and Forbes 50 over 50 honoree. She started her career as an engineer in India, before moving to the United States. While she felt welcomed at college in the U.S., upon entering the ‘real world’, she started to face discrim…

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Ep 49. On mindfulness for the Arab world with Shahira Hemeda 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

55:48

Shahira Hemeda is the founder of NŪR, a platform dedicated to mindfulness for the Arab world. It’s mission is to allow you to discover, understand and benefit from the healing process of meditation. But Shahira hasn’t always been an entrepreneur. She had a successful media and advertising career, before experiencing a massive shift in her own welln…

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Teatrivaht. "Kolm õde" 49:36

2+ y ago49:36

49:36

By (Vikerraadio)

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Ep 48. On the corporate world, lack of support systems & the funding journey 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

35:29

Vladi and Nektarios catch-up to discuss the episode with Lucy Cooper, how she expressed her emotions and experiences, and support systems available to those outside of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Nektarios shares more about his own corporate roles, his mental health and the lack of support systems available. Now that mental health is more openly…

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Ep 47: On intrapreneurship & not compromising mental health in the corporate jungle, with Lucy Cooper 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

52:15

Lucy Cooper has been an entrepreneur, an investor, and is now an intrapreneur within a large corporation, in her role as Head of Innovation Europe at Accenture. Lucy represents a role that faces similar challenges to a ‘traditional founder’, particularly when it comes to mental health. Lucy’s mental health was triggered by a Covid-19 infection in D…

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Ep 46. On cultural upbringing, expectation and pressure 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

25:59

Vladi and Nektarios are back to reflect on their conversation with Fatima Mazhar, and dig deeper on their own cultural upbringing and impact their families have had on their lives. They share some of the feedback and reactions to the episode they have received, and talk about how expectation and pressure can also come from peers and social media, s…

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Teatrivaht. "Tähtede all"; "Samad sõnad, teine viis" 1:00:30

2+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

By (Vikerraadio)

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