Futures in the Making
Podcast Description
This podcast brings you the inspiring stories of ambitious individuals who are shaping the future through resilience, innovation, and leadership. From overcoming immigration challenges to building successful careers and businesses, we dive into the lessons and insights that empower others to dream bigger and take action.
I’m Alena Gladkova, your host and the leader of Key People, a recruiting company that connects businesses in the USA and Europe with top talent. When I’m not helping companies build strong teams, I’m sharpening my leadership skills in Stanford’s LEAD program.
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Centers on resilience, innovation, and leadership with episodes highlighting personal transformations such as overcoming immigration challenges and strategies for career development; for example, an episode features insights from Kate Khatsyeva's experiences in building a career in the US.
This podcast brings you the inspiring stories of ambitious individuals who are shaping the future through resilience, innovation, and leadership. From overcoming immigration challenges to building successful careers and businesses, we dive into the lessons and insights that empower others to dream bigger and take action.
I’m Alena Gladkova, your host and the leader of Key People, a recruiting company that connects businesses in the USA and Europe with top talent. When I’m not helping companies build strong teams, I’m sharpening my leadership skills in Stanford’s LEAD program.
Is a career in tech driven by stability—or by a genuine calling?
In this episode of Futures in the Making, Alena Gladkova speaks with Nadia Damkovskaya about leaving tech, recognising burnout, and understanding whether your career still aligns with your health, values, and long-term goals.
They explore why so many people stay in tech despite the pressure, how hustle culture affects the body, and which questions can help you choose a more sustainable career path.
Chapters:
00:00 | In this episode
00:41 | Meet Nadia
01:11 | I quit my job
05:23 | Life after tech
13:07 | Money is power
18:34 | Burnout signs
24:13 | Your body knows
30:50 | Red flags to watch for
32:22 | Stress management
34:25 | Burnout recovery
40:05 | Bay Area hustle culture
45:59 | Try this to stay motivated
49:18 | Evaluating startup ideas
50:48 | Choosing a career path
52:03 | Questions to ask yourself
About Nadia Damkovskaya
Nadia is a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past 15 years building more than 100 projects across tech, event marketing, mental health, and wellbeing. After years of creating online mental health startups, she made the difficult but intentional decision to step away from tech and move into private practice, where she now works with clients one-on-one.
Guest: Nadia Damkovskaya
Instagram: @nadiadamkovskaya
Host: Alena Gladkova
LinkedIn: Helen Glad
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