Business as Poetry
Episodes
Marijana Sommerfeld on Why Leaving Corporate Won't Fix It - and What Actually Does
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving corporate won't fix it — if you take the pattern with you. This is the conversation nobody has about career change and burnout recovery for ...
Mystery With Real Effects: How Family Constellations Shape Belonging, Abundance & Identity with Elitsa Velikova
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new episode of Business as Poetry, I’m joined by psychologist, art therapist and family constellations facilitator Elitsa Velikova.Eli...
The Power of Reverse Mentoring: Reinventing Leadership with Patrice Gordon
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of 2025, I sit down with Patrice Gordon — executive coach, business author, and the world's leading expert in reverse mentorin...
My Story: How I Built a Multi-Layered Creative Business From the Inside Out
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share something I’ve never shared publicly before — the full story of how I rebuilt my life, work, and i...
Life Beyond the Masks: Lessons on Sovereignty & Leadership with Dion Johnson
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful season opener, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with Dion Johnson — former midwife turned executive coach and founder of The Queen’...
Know Your Hormones: Mayra Hurtado on Building a Fem Tech Start Up
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Mayra Hurtado – co-founder of Prelude Health – about the connection b...
When the Doctor Needs Healing: Dr. Leah Murray on Career Change, Burnout, and Integrative Medicine
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Dr. Leah Murray - a former emergency physician turned integrative health ...
One Bite: Monthly Check In - Productivity Guilt
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to One Bite — a short monthly voice note to help you slow down, reflect, and realign before your next big jump.Can doing work you love ever ...
Cultivating Mindfulness: From Recruitment to Building a Wellness Business with Katie George
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with meditation guide, empathy teacher, and author Katie Mantwa George to e...
From Fashion Burnout to Healing with Reiki - How to Find Your Purpose with Jane Marle
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soulful episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with Jane Marle — modern-day healer, founder of House of Jiriki, ...
One Bite: Monthly Check In – The Magic of Saying Yes to the Unexpected
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to One Bite — a short monthly voice note to help you slow down, reflect, and realign before your next big jump.When was the last time y...
Rewilding the Self: Dr. Malvina Bartmanski on Autoimmunity, Identity & the Healing Power of Nature
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your body’s symptoms weren’t something to fight — but an invitation to pause?In this episode of Sound of Breaking G...
One Bite: Monthly Check In - Are You Listening to Your Body?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to One Bite — a short monthly voice note to help you slow down, reflect, and realign before your next big jump.What happened after? In this ...
Dorota Cloke: Feel Human Again – Hormones, Healing & Building a Business with Soul
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're launching Season 3 of Sound of Breaking Glass with a guest who embodies what this podcast is all about: purpose, transformation, and the courage...
Mission (I'm)Possible: Achieving Health and Financial Wellbeing For All
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Uche Enemchukwu, a former corporate lawyer who has shifted her expertise ...
One Bite: Monthly Check In - The 3 Ps Blocking Your Growth
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the One Bite Podcast — a short monthly voice note to help you slow down, reflect, and realign before your next big jump.In this epis...
One Bite: Monthly Check In - How to find inspiration when you're truly stuck
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first mini-episode from my new Sound Bite series "One Bite Podcast" - a short monthly voice note to help you slow down, reflect, and re...
"Be afraid, but don't be fearful": Elspeth Shaw on building a new model of leadership
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Elspeth Shaw, Director and Practice Leader at C&C Search, about creat...
Knowing When to Move: Liz Gebhard on Career Transitions with Intention
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva invites Liz Gebhard, a seasoned commercial executive whose career has dynamically spa...
Bridging the Gap: Women on Boards and the Path to the Top with Gail Bishop
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Gail Bishop, a recruitment powerhouse with over two decades of experience...
Find Your Voice, Then Use It - Nneka Orji on Finding Purpose in Your Career
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Nneka Orji, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal and a passionate advo...
Christmas Special: Holistic Healing Beyond the Symptoms with Physio Kevin Powell
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with Kevin Powell, a chartered physiotherapist and former professional athl...
From Bonds to Barns: Lessons in Patience and Purpose with Tatjana Greil-Castro
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with Tatjana Greil-Castro, a trailblazing portfolio manager with a passion ...
Don't Pivot, Shift Instead: Charting Your Career Path with Christine Sandman Stone
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Christine Sandman Stone, an author, advisor, and advocate for women in te...
Do Pause for Menopause: Busting Midlife Myths with Rachel Lankester
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife, about redefining midlif...
Do You Really Know Yourself? Building Self-Awareness with Jan Rees
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with behaviour coach Jan Rees of Speak the Speech. Jan’s career journey is ...
Burn Bright, Not Out: Preventing Burnout with Wendy Macartney
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Wendy Macartney, founder of Burn Bright, about recognizing and recovering...
Stop Wasting Your Time: Removing Blocks and Limitations with Vikki Louise
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, Host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Vikki Louise, founder of Time Hackers, about how to stop wasting time by ...
Season 2: Guest Reveal Trailer
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, we’re shaking things up! This season, we’re moving beyond personal stories and focusing on the...
The Sound of Breaking Glass Returns: Season 2 Teaser
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear listeners, I’m back! While it may have seemed like a long break, I’ve been busy recording Season 2 of Sound of Breaking Glass. In this teaser...
Danguole Litvinskaite on how to challenge our limiting beliefs and find meaning in career transitions
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Danguole Litvinskaite once used to work in the financial services industry. Fast forward to today, and she has now established a successful practice a...
Lisa Redman on what it takes to build a sustainable fashion brand
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Lisa Redman has always been driven by a simple motto – create beautiful, well-crafted, high quality clothes that women can wear over an...
Galena Stavreva: from a city career as a lawyer to helping women breastfeed
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Galena Stavreva is the true definition of a Mum-preneur – inspired by her own nursing experience, she created PowerMama, a smart pumping bra. Th...
Victoria Clapham: from working at reception to founding a financial advisory business
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded the episode with Victoria Clapham back in October last year, but I really wanted to save it for March, when we celebrate International Wome...
Patricia Wing on democratising legal support and building relationships on trust
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Wing is the founder of SuLe hub, a legal tech startup for business founders navigating the hurdles of setting up their first business. Havin...
Simone Muller: from ballet to helping women empower their bodies
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Muller is the founder of Re-Centre, an online platform dedicated to the Low Pressure Fitness-Hypopressives technique. Having grown up in South ...
Nicky Sevel on being a fintech entrepreneur and shaking up the financial planning industry
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky Sevel is the definition of a fintech entrepreneur who started her career almost by chance, but quickly found her niche by combining wealth manag...
Lara Solomon on serial entrepreneurship, fertility and saving the world from plastic
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Solomon is a serial entrepreneur and business lover who is always on the lookout for the next opportunity. Currently she is focusing on growing H...
Joanna Parry-George: from theatre to building an education technology business
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Parry-George is the CEO of Talk Education, a global, leading guide to the world of independent education, providing parents with carefully cura...
Anita Rolls on diversifying your career and helping people find their spark
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Career coach Anita Rolls is the founder of the Career Intelligence Academy, a business helping employees, managers and HR teams engage and improve car...
Season 1: Teaser Trailer
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Sound of Breaking Glass. In this very first season we will be focusing on the topic of non-linear careers. Please join me in exploring ...