04:17 Mireille Toulekima's journey as a boundary breaker 08:34 Overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in the energy sector 12:51 Building belief and confidence crucial for women empowerment 17:08 Building confidence and finding a professional support system 21:25 Balancing career and family as a woman in the industry 25:42 Balancing career and family in a male-dominated industry 29:59 Importance of balanced leadership with feminine qualities 34:10 Believe in oneself and focus on strengths
✦ Mireille Toulekima's journey as a boundary breaker 04:17 Mireille shares her upbringing in Gabon and the challenges she faced leaving her family at 14 to pursue education in France, highlighting resilience and adaptation. After graduating and facing the loss of her father, Mireille entered the energy sector in Gabon, navigating challenges as a minority woman in a male-dominated industry. ✦ Overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in the energy sector 08:34 Received help from a mentor and connected with influential men in the industry Focused on personal growth, setting goals, and maintaining a positive mindset ✦ Building belief and confidence crucial for women empowerment 12:51 Mentors play a significant role in providing support and guidance for women to build their paths and confidence. Women should focus on self-reflection, defining values, seeking support, and taking control of their destiny and career. ✦ Building confidence and finding a professional support system 17:08 It's important to have a professional support system with best interests and to be self-aware Mireille Toulekima's triggers for an international career and the importance of clear goals and global visibility ✦ Balancing career and family as a woman in the industry 21:25 It was challenging to balance a career and family, especially when starting a family The strategy of working part-time to balance family and career, then transitioning to full-time, helped in managing both effectively ✦ Balancing career and family in a male-dominated industry 25:42 Maintained industry connection while prioritizing family Integrating spirituality and feminine leadership into a male-dominated industry ✦ Importance of balanced leadership with feminine qualities 29:59 Combining female and male leaders for more balanced leadership Young women have opportunities in digital and STEM industries for financial independence and cultural awareness ✦ Believe in oneself and focus on strengths 34:10 Self-belief is key to breaking boundaries and embracing one's talents and unique contributions. Focus on mindset, knowing one's worth, and building a support network to overcome challenges and thrive.
04:17 Mireille Toulekima's journey as a boundary breaker
08:34 Overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in the energy sector
12:51 Building belief and confidence crucial for women empowerment
17:08 Building confidence and finding a professional support system
21:25 Balancing career and family as a woman in the industry
25:42 Balancing career and family in a male-dominated industry
29:59 Importance of balanced leadership with feminine qualities
34:10 Believe in oneself and focus on strengths
✦ Mireille Toulekima's journey as a boundary breaker 04:17
Mireille shares her upbringing in Gabon and the challenges she faced leaving her family at 14 to pursue education in France, highlighting resilience and adaptation.
After graduating and facing the loss of her father, Mireille entered the energy sector in Gabon, navigating challenges as a minority woman in a male-dominated industry.
✦ Overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in the energy sector 08:34
Received help from a mentor and connected with influential men in the industry
Focused on personal growth, setting goals, and maintaining a positive mindset
✦ Building belief and confidence crucial for women empowerment 12:51
Mentors play a significant role in providing support and guidance for women to build their paths and confidence.
Women should focus on self-reflection, defining values, seeking support, and taking control of their destiny and career.
✦ Building confidence and finding a professional support system 17:08
It's important to have a professional support system with best interests and to be self-aware
Mireille Toulekima's triggers for an international career and the importance of clear goals and global visibility
✦ Balancing career and family as a woman in the industry 21:25
It was challenging to balance a career and family, especially when starting a family
The strategy of working part-time to balance family and career, then transitioning to full-time, helped in managing both effectively
✦ Balancing career and family in a male-dominated industry 25:42
Maintained industry connection while prioritizing family
Integrating spirituality and feminine leadership into a male-dominated industry
✦ Importance of balanced leadership with feminine qualities 29:59
Combining female and male leaders for more balanced leadership
Young women have opportunities in digital and STEM industries for financial independence and cultural awareness
✦ Believe in oneself and focus on strengths 34:10
Self-belief is key to breaking boundaries and embracing one's talents and unique contributions.
Focus on mindset, knowing one's worth, and building a support network to overcome challenges and thrive.