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

<p>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 the importance of identity. Andra talks about the immigration process, the challenges this posed, and how it has left an impact on her and her mental health. She talks about having a positive mindset and looks for ways to restore herself emotionally.</p> <p>Specific topics covered in this episode include:</p> <ul> <li>Impact of immigration on mental health and how experiences can shape you;</li> <li>Imposter syndrome and a sense of belonging;</li> <li>Identity and giving yourself permission to explore who you are.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Show notes</strong></p> <p>Connect with Andra: <a href="https://twitter.com/andrasonea"><u>Twitter</u></a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrasonea/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> | <a href="https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about-us/people/andra-sonea"><u>Saïd Business School</u></a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/"><u>On Being</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.designmattersmedia.com/"><u>Design Matters with Debbie Millman</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/"><u>99% Invisible</u></a></li> <li>The Books of John O'Donoghue, David Whyte and Clarissa Pinkola Estes (which Andra says she listens to on repeat).</li> </ul> <p><strong>How can you support the podcast?</strong></p> <p>Tell your friends and share online.</p> <p>Subscribe &amp; review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9s7XixevYP4PMEhYiC2KRg"><u>YouTube</u></a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/naked-by-the-future-farm/id1517888320"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/sh