Our eight guest is Estelle Levin-Nally, the founder and CEO of Levin Sources, as our esteemed guest. Join us as we explore Estelle's remarkable journey from childhood dreams to becoming an internationally recognized leader in sustainability and responsible sourcing of minerals.
Our host, Paloma Ortiz-Lopez, engages in an intimate and
candid conversation with Estelle, unearthing pivotal moments and personal anecdotes that have shaped her extraordinary career. We begin by delving into Estelle's early aspirations, from dreaming of becoming a stewardess to trying her luck as a jazz and blues singer. Listeners will be captivated by the unexpected twists and turns that ultimately led her to forge a successful path in sustainable development, conflict minerals, climate change, feminism, and corporate social responsibility.
Estelle shares her transformative experiences, recounting the profound impact of engaging in conversations with people from diverse backgrounds during her journey. These interactions played a crucial role in shaping her passion for building sustainable and equitable mineral value chains, ultimately paving the way for her remarkable achievements.
Some of the topics covered in the conversation were: Childhood and studies, the importance of speaking up and networking, founding a
business whilst being pregnant of the first baby, the threat of burning out,
the topic of confidence, male champions needed to achieve male-female equity, work-life balance is important for both men and female as a contributor to achieve equity and equality at work, continuous education at later stages of a career.
Throughout the episode, Estelle's authenticity shines through as she candidly discusses her own struggles with confidence, revealing
that even highly successful individuals face moments of self-doubt. Her
reflections serve as an inspiration to listeners, highlighting the importance
of perseverance and resilience on the path to realising one's goals. As Estelle would say: Go and get it!
