Michaela Krajíčková is one of those mentees who reminds us exactly why we do what we do. She went from seven years in legal practice to managing luxury glass installations across European markets. In this mentee spotlight, she shares how joining the Femme Palette mentoring program helped her move beyond execution and into a more strategic, confident version of herself. From salary raise to a clearer sense of direction, her story is proof that sometimes you do not need to reinvent yourself. You just need the right person in your corner to help you see what was already there.
Barcelona has a vibrant and international professional community, and mentoring is one of the most effective ways to find your place in it. Whether you are navigating a career change, stepping into leadership, or simply looking for people who get what you are going through, the right platform can make all the difference. If you are looking for structure, genuine connection, and a community that goes beyond Barcelona, explore Femme Palette's mentoring program and the Barcelona community.
Berlin has a strong and international professional community, and mentoring is one of the most effective ways to tap into it. Whether you are navigating a career transition, stepping into leadership, or building your own business, the right platform can make a real difference. If you are looking for structure, genuine connection, and a community that goes beyond Berlin, explore Femme Palette's mentoring program and the Berlin community.
Paris is one of Europe’s most iconic career destinations. Global corporations, luxury brands, startups, and creative industries all converge in the French capital. For women professionals, Paris offers prestige and opportunity. It also requires strategic navigation. If you are building your career in Paris as a woman, understanding the cultural and professional landscape is key.
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most attractive tech hubs. With global companies, fast-growing startups, and an international workforce, the city draws ambitious professionals from around the world. For women in tech, Amsterdam offers real opportunity. But it also presents a quiet challenge: standing out in a competitive, fast-moving ecosystem while building a strong professional support system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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