How Shlomit Malka Went from Model to CEO of Happ

Описание: Shlomit Malka, Co-Founder and CEO of Happ, transitioned from a decade-long career in modeling to launching a platform designed to empower creative freelancers.

After experiencing the limitations of the creative industry firsthand, Shlomit and her team built Happ to streamline the business side of freelancing, helping creatives manage contracts, payments, and project milestones while staying in their creative flow.

In this episode of Turning Pro, Shlomit shares her personal and professional transformation, including how the COVID-19 pandemic and her move to New York sparked a journey of self-discovery and entrepreneurship.

She reflects on the importance of following intuition, the role of spiritual practices in staying grounded, and how her passion for supporting creatives shaped Happ into the innovative platform it is today.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Shlomit Malka: The CEO of Happ and former model, highlights her inspiring career shift and entrepreneurial journey.

00:09:30 - Life During COVID: A Turning Point: Shlomit reflects on how the pandemic created space for introspection, leading to her entrepreneurial journey and move to New York.

00:13:40 - Embracing the Hero’s Journey: Shlomit discusses the concept of the hero’s journey and the emotional and professional transformations she faced.

00:17:22 - Moving to New York and Starting Fresh: The challenges and revelations of leaving Israel to start a new chapter, including the intuitive decision to relocate.

00:21:10 - Hosting Shabbat Dinners and Building Community: Shlomit shares how hosting gatherings sparked inspiration, creativity, and collaboration among New York's creative professionals.

00:25:06 - Launching Happ: Finding Purpose Through Service: How Shlomit's desire to support creatives led to building a platform that simplifies the business side of freelancing.

00:29:50 - Radical Honesty in Relationships: Shlomit discusses lessons learned from unconventional experiences, including the importance of radical honesty.

00:34:12 - Morning Routines and Staying Grounded: Insights into Shlomit’s morning routine, from gratitude practices to tech-free mornings, and how they influence her productivity.

00:39:20 - Navigating CEO Life: A Balancing Act: Shlomit reflects on her flexible leadership style and finding balance between structure and creativity.

00:44:45 - Trusting Intuition in Personal and Professional Relationships: The importance of using intuition to gauge relationships and align with people who share your vision.

00:50:15 - Fame vs. Freedom: Lessons from Modeling: Shlomit’s candid take on the misconceptions of fame and the importance of aligning external success with inner fulfillment.

01:02:40 - Creativity from Chaos: Shlomit discusses finding creative energy and opportunity in the face of disruption and trauma.

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