Elena: From 17 jobs by 25 to building businesses in Dubai — A story of finding her place
Description
What does it take to go from working 17 jobs before age 25 to building a business in Dubai, pitching to investors, and living an adventurous, international life?
In this episode, Elena Agaragimova shares her fascinating journey:
➡️ Moving from Russia to the U.S. as a teen and feeling like an outsider
➡️ Changing majors five times and navigating her way through community college
➡️ Traveling the world recruiting students and living out of a suitcase (while sick in Peru!)
➡️ Moving to Dubai, reinventing herself, and launching a startup from scratch
➡️ Facing rejection, career lows, and rebuilding her confidence—plus how she turned it all around
This is a story about reinvention, risk-taking, and what you learn about yourself when you keep stepping into the unknown.
🎧 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career, doubted yourself, or wondered if it’s too late to pivot—this episode will inspire you to take the leap.
Connect with Elena:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/?hl=en
Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:
Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd
Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda
Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven
United States
