Arrived By Accident, Stayed On Purpose: Mariola's experience as an International Entrepreneur in Denmark

Today, we're diving into Mariola's wild ride from accidentally landing in Denmark to rocking it as an international entrepreneur. It's a rollercoaster of life, culture, and business in the heart of Denmark.  

1. Background of Mariola as a Polish Resident in Denmark: Mariola kicks off the conversation by delving into her background as a Polish woman navigating life in Denmark. From the initial challenges of adapting to a new culture to finding her place in Danish society, Mariola shares her unique perspective on why she decided to stay in the Scandinavian Latinamerica.  

2. Unlocking Danish Culture: Mariola draws from her personal experiences emphasizing the need to understand the nuances of Danish culture. She delves into the specific nuances and discusses the cultural challenges she personally struggled with.  

For example:  

• Why Danes have no more space for new friends and how to work around this  
• The challenge of decision making in a collectivistic country 
• Why the lack of hierarchy is simultaneously most challenging and most rewarding 

3. Business Life in Denmark: The spotlight then shifts to Mariola's entrepreneurial journey in Denmark, a compelling exploration of her path as an international entrepreneur where she combined her knowledge about the challenges foreigners face in Denmark with a business opportunity.  

This is relevant for you to learn: 

• What you should ask yourself before becoming an entrepreneur 
• The importance of knowing your strengths and outsourcing 
• Lessons learned about Entrepreneurship in Denmark as a Foreigner 
• Final Recommendations and free resources for other prospective entrepreneurs in Denmark  

Do you have questions for Mariola? Reach out via: 
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariolakajkowska/
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/firstfriendindenmark/
Her busines: https://firstfriendindenmark.dk/ 

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