Collaboration Fosters Inspiration and Innovation

In this episode, Roxanne chats with Svetlana Ratnikova about her personal journey, the establishment of the Immigrant Women in Business (IWB), and the challenges of starting a female immigrant business. They discuss the rise of the coaching industry, the work ethic of immigrants, and the importance of authenticity and mentorship in business. Roxanne shares her motivation and the importance of the Authentic Connection Movement.

Roxanne Derhodge is the host of Authentic Living with Roxanne. Roxanne provides an empowering and supportive space for everyone to listen and engage in thought provoking conversations about everyday life with real people who have a passion for living life to the fullest. Authentic Living with Roxanne is the catalyst for transforming your life!!

(0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living with Roxanne and guest introduction, Svetlana Ratnikova (3:50) Svetlana's personal journey, business experience and the establishment of IWB (10:28) Svetlana's son's entrepreneurial journey and her business in Moscow (15:51) Roxanne's experience in corporate environments and the role of IWB (19:08) Challenges and importance of diversity in starting a female immigrant business (24:01) Millennial job struggles and the rise of the coaching industry (27:51) Immigrants' work ethic, business risks, and corruption in other countries (32:29) Challenges and opportunities for immigrant women in business (39:18) Importance of authenticity, mentorship, and giving back in business (44:52) Sharing business challenges, overcoming stereotypes, and the role of representation (52:38) Mentoring, leadership psychology, and Roxanne's motivation (53:45) Connecting with Svetlana and IWB, and the importance of authenticity (54:51) Final thoughts and upcoming Authentic Connection Movement 2018 event