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Women Lead
Join Nadia Koski, a digital media industry leader and creator, in authentic and empowering - also occasionally hilarious - conversations on Women Lead.
Women Lead is a podcast dedicated to the important leadership topics, challenges, and achievements that professionals, particularly women, experience in the workplace. Through in-depth discussions with guests, Nadia explores what it takes to build your career, lead with empathy, and help the next generation of young leaders rise to take the reins in their industries.
Based in Florence Italy, Nadia Koski brings more than sixteen years of experience as a team leader and global content director at an international digital media and ad tech organization, as well as a background in fashion and artist management, publishing, and digital startups. The podcast explores unique insights from all voices in the global media space, in a refreshing format meant to inform, inspire, and make you laugh.
Women Lead
Career Growth and Work-Life Balance in Extreme Sports with Melissa Lawton
In today's episode of Women Lead, Nadia sits down with Melissa Lawton, Chief Content Officer at SailGP to discuss the disruptive and high-octane world of sailboat racing and her journey through high-profile sports production and broadcasting.
For some background, SailGP is a company that delivers thrilling extreme sail races across the globe while also aiming to be the world's most sustainable and purpose-driven sports and entertainment platform.
Melissa highlights the importance of digital technology in the industry and shares her journey from sports journalism to event broadcasting in extreme sports.
She talks about the importance of building a reliable team and making tough decisions in high-pressure situations, and shares her experiences in the broadcasting industry, including dealing with challenges such as a lack of wind during sailing events and managing social media crises.
There is a well-proven value in learning from mistakes and making decisions with the support of trusted team members. We go into the significance of female representation in sports and the need for diverse thinking and storytelling to attract a wider audience.
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