Change of Plans
Change of Plans
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Change of Plans," Hosted by Anaita Azizi, this show dives into real-life stories of career shifts and personal growth. Each episode features candid conversations with guests who have faced major decisions, navigated unexpected challenges, and embraced new directions. Whether you're considering a career change or simply curious about different life paths, "Change of Plans" offers inspiration, insights, and practical advice. Follow us to stay updated: Change of Plans - https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-of-plans-podcast/ Anaita Azizi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaita-azizi/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily explores themes of career changes, personal development, and innovative thinking, with episodes that discuss topics such as the role of humor in the workplace and the intersection of technology and sustainability. Episode highlights include a deep dive into the hardtech industry with MotionLab's insights and the use of humor to enhance workplace dynamics.
“Change of Plans” is where career pivots, life detours, and unexpected plot twists get a mic. Hosted by Anaita Azizi, this podcast is all about the real (and sometimes messy) stories behind big decisions. No generic ‘follow your passion’ advice—just sharp, candid conversations with people who’ve switched lanes, scrapped the script, and figured it out as they went. Whether you’re plotting your next move or just here for the drama of reinvention, you’re in the right place.
Follow us to stay updated:
Change of Plans – https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-of-plans-podcast/
Anaita Azizi – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaita-azizi/
(00:00:00) Episode 9: Agnieszka Walorska on Bureaucracy, AI, and Knowing When to Push or Pause
(00:00:30) Welcome to Change of Plans Podcast
(00:01:45) Introducing Agnieszka Walorska
(00:02:00) Journey to Mika
(00:09:58) Finding the right co-founder
(00:24:29) Building client trust
(00:27:01) Navigating personal branding
(00:29:41) Discussing neurodiversity
(00:39:51) Defining resilience
(00:41:28) Coaching & therapy insights
(00:44:48) Quickfire round
(00:46:55) Closing thoughts and reflections
In this episode of Change of Plans, I sit down with Agnieszka Walorska—founder, product visionary, and champion of empathetic tech—to explore the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and change. Agnieszka opens up about her decision to transition out of a successful service business after nearly a decade, and how her personal battles with German bureaucracy inspired the creation of Mika, a generative AI startup revolutionizing financial clarity for small businesses. From navigating team dynamics through the lens of her neurodivergence to finding the right co-founder, her story is a masterclass in self-awareness and intentional leadership.
🔹 About Agnieszka Walorska
Agnieszka Walorska is entrepreneur, digital strategy expert, and technology innovator with a focus on user experience, artificial intelligence, and finance.
🎙 Podcast Page: Zurück zur Zukunft (in German)
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnieszkawalorska/
📌 Learn more about Mika AI
🔹 About Anaita Azizi & Change of Plans
I’m Anaita Azizi, and Change of Plans is where I talk to founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs about career twists, reinvention, and what happens when Plan A turns into Plan…something else. 📌 Follow & Connect with Me:
🎙 Podcast Page: Linkedin & Instagram
📸 Instagram: @anaita.azizi
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaita-azizi/
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I also work as a freelance consultant—helping startups and entrepreneurs with financial management, public funding, operations, public speaking, and podcasting. If you found me through the podcast, you get a discount—because good things should come from good conversations. 😉 📌 More Info on My Freelance Work
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