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Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women’s Padel and Communication

Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women’s Padel and Communication

by | Mar 12, 2025 | ,

This Joy of Padel podcast episode features Italian padel pro Carolina Orsi, who shares her journey from tennis to professional padel. Orsi discusses the challenges of transitioning to padel, emphasizing the importance of mastering wall play and developing anticipation skills. She offers insights into the women’s padel game, highlighting the strategic communication between partners during matches. Orsi also reflects on padel’s rapid growth in Italy and her aspirations to break into the top 20 rankings.

Key points:

1. Repetition and trust are crucial for reading ball trajectories off walls in padel.

2. Women’s padel involves more tactical communication during matches compared to men’s padel.

Maria Garrido CMO of Deezer: Insights on Leadership, Music, and Purpose (MDE591)

Maria Garrido CMO of Deezer: Insights on Leadership, Music, and Purpose (MDE591)

by | Nov 24, 2024 | , , ,

Minter Dial welcomes back Maria Garrido, a dynamic figure juggling multiple roles, including CMO of Deezer and founder of Terranum Wellness. The conversation delves into Maria’s approach to maintaining cultural relevance in the music streaming industry, emphasizing the importance of music credibility and customer engagement. Additionally, Maria shares insights into her personal journey of establishing Terranum Wellness, a retreat center in Spain, highlighting the significance of self-care and the power of nature in healing. Key points include the role of music discovery among younger generations and the unique challenges of balancing multiple professional commitments.

The Heart of Africa: Vincent Kouwenhoven’s Love for the Continent (MDE586)

The Heart of Africa: Vincent Kouwenhoven’s Love for the Continent (MDE586)

by | Oct 20, 2024 | , , , , ,

This episode features the remarkable Vincent Kouwenhoven. Vincent is a Dutch entrepreneur who has turned his passion for Africa into a thriving business, running the largest safari operation in Zambia and Malawi. Our conversation takes you on a journey from his adventurous gap year, which sparked his love for Africa, to his innovative work in fintech and his eventual return to the continent to pursue his true calling.

In this episode, Vincent shares his unique story of how a hobby transformed into a successful enterprise, driven by a deep commitment to conservation and community development. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of creating sustainable safari experiences that not only offer luxury but also contribute to preserving Africa’s pristine wilderness.

Booking versus Expedia — No Contest Customer Experience

Booking versus Expedia — No Contest Customer Experience

by | Sep 26, 2024 | ,

In 2024, user experience remains crucial for businesses, as demonstrated by a frustrating five-day ordeal with Booking.com. The author’s attempt to make airline reservations through the platform was plagued by constantly changing flight availabilities, payment rejections, and price fluctuations. Despite multiple calls to customer service and attempts to resolve issues, the experience only worsened. The author’s expertise in the travel industry highlighted the flaws in Booking.com’s dynamic pricing system. Ultimately, the author found success with Expedia, securing the desired itinerary at a lower price. This experience underscores the importance of seamless user experience and the potential consequences of neglecting it, even for large organizations.

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