006: From Italy to Australia to the US. From Architecture to Academia to Tech and now to Art.
Daria Loi has reinvented herself over and over, not out of necessity, but from a deep commitment to growth and curiosity. In this episode, I speak with a woman who not only embraces change but leads it with intention. Her journey is one of courage, bold decisions, coping with biases, staying true to yourself and continual transformation.
Named one of Italy’s 50 Most Influential Women in Tech, Daria holds a PhD in Design, and in 2023, she made a bold shift leaving behind a high-powered tech career to open an art gallery in Portland.
We talk about:
- How she’s dealt with bias, both as a woman and as an Italian, especially in the tech world
- Why language and cultural nuance can lead to misunderstanding and how to address it
- Cultural differences between Europe, Australia and the US
- How to respond to sexist comments
- What it really takes to reinvent yourself
- How to make yourself visible in a large corporation, even if it doesn’t come naturally
- Why it's essential to ask yourself: "Why am I here?"
- How to protect your work from being stolen
...and so much more.
This is a conversation full of honesty, energy, and hard-won wisdom. If you’re standing at a crossroads, or simply curious about how to lead with courage and stay true to yourself, or if you just want to listen to an inspiring woman with an inspiring life, this one’s for you.
Podcast Links:
- Studio Daria Loi | Art & Participatory Design: https://www.darialoi.com/
- imperfecta | art & design gallery: https://www.imperfecta.xyz/
- How to be brave | Margie Warrell | TEDxButler: https://www.ted.com/talks/brené_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability
- 3 steps to unlocking courage in the workplace: https://www.kornferry.com/institute/3-steps-to-unlocking-courage-in-the-workplace
More about Astrid:
- https://www.astridsteingrueber.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber
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