Welcome to the Forward Thinking People podcast, where host Namita Ramani deep dives into the stories of dreamers, go-getters, and leaders who never gave up.
In this episode, meet Magdalena Orzehovska, a passionate olive oil and balsamic vinegar connoisseur and founder of Aroma de Olio.
Magdalena’s remarkable journey features a career in project management, a battle against breast cancer, and her unique path to becoming the UAE’s only certified olive oil sommelier and consultant.
Discover how her personal health challenges inspired her to create a business dedicated to providing the finest extra virgin olive oil and the rigorous training and research she invested to master her craft.
Learn from Magdalena’s experience in networking, building an e-commerce platform, and the importance of ongoing education.
02:40 Magdalena’s Journey to Olive Oil Mastery
04:57 The Birth of Aroma de Olio
05:23 Cancer Diagnosis
07:52 Building Aroma de Olio: Challenges and Strategies
17:16 Creating an Effective E-commerce Platform
28:00 Finding the Right Producers
29:35 The Challenges of Starting Up
30:56 Convincing Producers to Partner
33:25 Educating Customers on Premium Olive Oil
42:34 Marketing Strategies and Email Campaigns
45:56 The Importance of Networking
48:03 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Loneliness
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