Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit: Camelia Nunez on Curiosity, Innovation, Continuous Education and the Future of Work

Voices of Leadership: Insights and Inspirations from Women Leaders

In today's episode, we talk with Camelia Nunez, a self-proclaimed "profpreneur" who blends her entrepreneurial spirit with a deep passion for education.
We talk about why she believes building a culture of curiosity and continuous learning around education is important and how it will affect how we live, learn and work.
Camelia shares her experiences growing up in Romania, witnessing life before and after the revolution, and moving to Canada as a teenager to complete her education.
Starting her career as a Spanish professor, Camelia's entrepreneurial drive led her to co-found an EdTech startup. With over 17 years in higher education, she has held roles in teaching, administrative leadership, research partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurship, and operations at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and now Conestoga College.
Camelia emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting to a rapidly evolving workforce. We discuss innovative solutions like yearly membership fees for education to maintain relevant skills and challenge the outdated concept of a fixed career path.
We talk about all kinds of entrepreneurs, but Camelia highlights the resilience and persistence of non-tech entrepreneurs and how those traits are significant in achieving long-term success.
Camelia shares insights on inspiring youth to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, offering real-life examples of creativity sparked by personal pain points.
Connect with Camelia
LinkedIn
Resources
Conestoga College
Play-a-Latte
Youth Creativity Fund
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Chapters

1. The Importance of Curiosity and Adaptability (00:00:00)

2. Leveraging Experience in Education and Entrepreneurship (00:10:40)

3. Continuous Learning in Changing Workforce (00:17:21)

4. Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom (00:22:01)

5. Diverse Perspectives on Entrepreneurship (00:25:57)

6. Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset in Youth (00:32:22)

7. Inspiring Leadership Stories and Connection (00:43:34)