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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.
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In this year-end wrap episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Verena Gründel, Host and Director of Brand & Communications, at DMEXCO, and one of Germany’s Top 100 Most Influential Women, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on where media, marketing, and communication are heading next going into 2026. As the industry reflects on a year shaped by rapid innovation, awards season, and cultural shifts, Verena shares her perspective on the trends, tensions, and transforma...
In this powerful episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski sits down with Shazia Ginai, Global VP of Consulting at Lumen Research and founder of Exhale Expand, to explore a career journey defined by courage, reinvention, and deep authenticity. Trained in science and shaped by lived experience, Shazia shares how she carved a path into global leadership while staying grounded in holistic wellbeing and purpose-driven growth. Together, they unpack the realities of navigating toxic workplace culture...
Nadia Koski sits down with Dagmar Glow, ICF-certified Business and Mental Health Coach, in Part 2 of their interview talks that delves deeper into the critical topic of mental health, particularly in the workplace. They discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, signs of burnout, and how leaders can balance their responsibilities while maintaining their mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the concept of mental load, personal boundaries, and the challenges women face in lead...
In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Gerry D'Angelo, Advisory Board Member and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership and the importance of empathy, inclusivity, and mentorship in today's workplace. Gerry shares insights from his extensive experience in global companies, highlighting how effective leadership has shifted towards a more empathetic approach. They discuss the critical role of listening and allyship in fosteri...
In this conversation, host Nadia Koski chats with Cristina Pitarch, General Manager EMEA, Google Cloud Security. Cristina shares her unconventional career journey from law to tech, emphasizing the importance of embracing opportunities and overcoming challenges. She discusses her experiences in a technical role at Google, the significance of mindset in navigating corporate politics, and the need for resilience in the face of setbacks. She also highlights the importance of allyship and encourag...
Nadia Koski sits down with Dagmar Glow, an ICF-certified Business and Mental Health Coach, to explore the intricate relationship between mental health and workplace dynamics. Dagmar emphasizes that mental health is not just the absence of illness but a dynamic state that affects learning, communication, emotional resilience, and adaptability. The conversation highlights the growing need for organizations to support mental health, particularly as burnout rates rise and younger generations brin...
In this special episode of Women Lead, recorded live at our first Digital Distillery: Women’s Edition - Hamburg, host Nadia Koski hops on the mic with many incredible leaders who discussed bold ideas in candid conversations. There are so many powerful insights and takeaways from these top women in media, tech, and advertising. You don’t want to miss it! Instead of traditional long-form interviews, Nadia hit the floor capturing quick, impactful conversations with our panelists and guests who ...
In the latest episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski brings us a vibrant, live conversation recorded at The Digital Distillery London Edition, held at the iconic Hippodrome Casino. Nadia is joined by Hannah Marshall, Head of Performance Activation at IPG, who shares her journey through the world of ad tech, leadership, and mentorship. From the historic backdrop of a venue that has seen legendary performances by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, this episode captures the energy and...
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 digita...
In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Sarah Leinberger, Brand Experience Leader at General Mills, to explore her inspiring career journey and the leadership strategies that have guided her path. Sarah shares how her varied experiences in brand management, merchandising, and change work have shaped her unique approach to leading teams and driving success in the ever-evolving retail and CPG industry. Throughout the conversation, Sarah emphasizes the importance of really unde...
In this first episode of Season 3 of the Women Lead podcast, Victoria Usher, the CEO and founder of GingerMay, shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to establishing her own successful business. Victoria opens up about the motivations behind her bold decision to start GingerMay and the challenges she faced as a working parent. She highlights the importance of flexible working arrangements, especially in light of recent changes in UK legislation, and how these changes are...
What a journey we have been on for Season 2 of Women Lead! In this episode, Nadia wraps up season two of the Women Lead podcast and shares a speech she gave at the NextM Nordics conference in Stockholm, Sweden. She discusses the importance of cultivating curiosity, getting over the fear of failure, and making time for fun as individual abilities to enhance creativity and collaboration. She also explores how effective communication, empathy, and acceptance contribute to better collaboration a...
Today on Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Sarah Mooslechner, a management board member at T&P𝑚 - Germany, one of the world’s leading full-service creative and media agencies, part of WPP. Sarah shares her journey from a sports background and how that has influenced her career in media and advertising. Her leadership approach balances her competitive nature and experience as a figure skater and coach with a good dose of empathy and compassion. She emphasizes the importance of...
Women Lead host Nadia Koski sits down with Lena Schütze, Team Lead Client Services and Consulting at Douglas - a beauty company, to discuss her career in digital media and progress in the beauty industry. They unpack some of the positive trends such as body positivity and diversity. Lena also shares her experiences as a new leader, including the challenges of transitioning from a team member to a team lead and the differences between male and female leadership styles. Lena and Nadia dive int...
In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski sits down with Lina Lindén, CEO of Wavemaker Sweden. Lina shares her journey from FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) to the media industry, her experience with corporate leadership programs like WPP’s “Walk the Talk” and Wavemaker’s own “She Leads She Succeeds” program, as well as her insights on diversity and inclusion in the Swedish media industry. She discusses the impact these programs have in building confidence and access for women, the lac...
In this conversation, Nadia interviews Christine Fuchs, Publishing Director at Horizont, about her journey in the media and publishing industry and the leadership and mentorship initiatives at Horizon. Christine shares how she got into the media industry and her various roles before finding her passion in publishing. She discusses the importance of self-reflection and mentorship in leadership development and how her company is providing comprehensive training and continuous education f...
In this episode of the Women Lead podcast, host Nadia Koski engages in a dynamic conversation with Randi White, Senior Vice President at Day One Agency. Randi shares her inspiring journey in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) touching on her multicultural upbringing and how it has shaped her perspective. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating differences and fostering an inclusive work environment, and how that benefits not only employees and her company, but also her w...
In this episode, Nadia Koski chats with Fiona Salmon, a leader in the ad tech space for over 20 years and a passionate supporter for sustainability in the digital landscape. Fiona shares her career trajectory from start-ups in contextual advertising to brand safety and search technology, always coupled with her passion and focus on sustainability. They discuss the importance of time management, finding and creating a supportive community to lean on, and the challenges of balancing work and f...
In this episode, Nadia Koski interviews Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann, Brand Partnerships Leader Retail at TikTok. They discuss Vesselina's series, #EmpowerHerFridays, where she interviews inspirational women and shares their stories. Vesselina talks about her career journey, from studying politics to finding her passion in marketing and sales. She emphasizes the importance of negotiation and debate to arrive at win-win solutions for herself and with her clients. Her insights on strategy, perso...
In this special episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski grabs all the best content from her recent International Women's Day webinar, which explored the vital topic of inclusion and gender bias in the workplace. The insightful discussion with her six stellar female leaders and panelists was rich with takeaways and "a-ha" moments. Franziska Brückner, Group Lead Digital Media & Tech, VodafoneLena Schütze, Team Lead Client Services & Consulting, DouglasLaura Alexander, Head of Pan Region...
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