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Mentoring

From Junior Lead to Senior Mindset: Mentee Spotlight with Aleksandra Bratek

Welcome to our Mentee Spotlight of Femme Palette, where we share inspiring growth journeys from women in our mentoring program. In this interview, we meet Aleksandra Bratek, UX & UI Designer at Tietoevry and a graduate of Interaction Design from the Architecture and Design School in Oslo. Originally from Poland and now based in Norway, Aleksandra joined the Femme Palette mentoring program at a pivotal moment - leading teams as a junior designer while navigating imposter syndrome, rising expectations, and the growing pressure to connect design with business impact.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Money

From saver to owner: Michael Almasy on why direct investing is Europe’s next economic engine

In this interview, Michael Almašy, Head of Crowdberry platform in Czechia, challenges the traditional saver mindset and makes a compelling case for direct investing as a tool not only for personal wealth creation, but for strengthening local economies across Central Europe. From mobilizing “lazy capital” to funding the next generation of scale-ups, he explains why even €1,000 can be a meaningful building block in Europe’s innovation story.
Femme Palette
October 12, 2023
Stories

Kristýna Jerebic: “I chose to have complete control over my eggs.”

Kristýna Jerebic serves at Organon as a Medical Scientific Liaison, where she focuses on the development and implementation of medical plans in the areas of women's health and migraine treatment. Her work is closely connected not only with her professional role but also with her personal passion for science and factual communication. In 2025, she helped her colleagues launch the successful project "Plodnost pod kontrolou" aimed at raising awareness of women's fertility.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Leadership

Building leaders who make themselves unnecessary

Zlata Vavruskova’s leadership journey started early, shaped by ambition, trial and error, and a deep belief in people. Today, as Chief Experience & Operation Officer at Shoptet, she focuses on building teams that grow, take ownership, and ultimately thrive without constant supervision. In this interview, she reflects on the moments, doubts, and philosophies that defined her approach to leadership, mentoring, and customer experience.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

5 ways to build your career community in Paris (and why it matters more than ever)

Moving to Paris or building a career here can feel exciting, and isolating at the same time. Whether you’re an expat, international professional, or local navigating a career shift, one thing becomes clear quickly: having the right community changes everything. From networking to mentorship to emotional support, professional communities help you grow faster, feel less alone, and access opportunities you wouldn’t find otherwise. Here are 5 practical ways to find and build your career community in Paris, and how to start today.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

We Belong in Backend”: Paylocity’s Ayşe Erdoğan on Breaking Bias in Engineering

Ayşe Erdoğan, a .NET backend developer at Paylocity, shares her journey from Turkey to the Czech Republic, reflecting on gender bias in engineering, the power of inclusive company cultures, and why visibility, mentorship, and initiatives like Femme Palette are essential to empowering more women in tech.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

Building a career in Paris: opportunities, communities, and support for women

Paris is one of Europe’s most dynamic career hubs, home to fast-growing startups, global companies, creative industries, and an increasingly active tech ecosystem. For women building their careers, the city offers both exciting opportunities and real challenges, from navigating competitive job markets to finding the right networks and mentors. This guide highlights career opportunities, professional communities, and mentoring resources for women in Paris.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Stories

“Ukaž se (Show Yourself)”: When women 50+ finally put themselves first

An interview with IREAS Project Manager Michaela Jeřábková about the “Ukaž se” program for women 50+, created to boost confidence, entrepreneurship, and real-life career growth with Femme Palette mentoring.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023