{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6332d11bee550200123bd334/67aeff6b120ca8a7685aac12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fearless & Unconventional: Thais’ Journey from what her parents wanted for her to choosing to carve out her own path of Innovation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6332d11bee550200123bd334/1739521320778-509d2273-3a2d-4600-8186-b552efd2f527.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Guest: THAIS GESTERLING</p><p><br></p><p>TITLE OF EPISODE: <em>Fearless &amp; Unconventional: Thais’ Journey from what her parents wanted for her to choosing to carve out her own path of Innovation</em></p><p><br></p><p>SUMMARY OF EPISODE:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the bold and unconventional journey of Thais, a 23-year-old who chose creativity and disruption over a traditional engineering path.&nbsp;</p><p>A natural innovator, she and her team created the Storyn app and a successful YouTube channel covering pop culture, all while helping others go viral on TikTok and LinkedIn—often from behind the scenes. Guided by a \"learn anything\" mindset, Thais values bold decision-making, data-driven strategies, and staying fluid in her creative pursuits.</p><p><br></p><p>Her story highlights the power of choosing one’s own path, embracing failure, and prioritizing meaningful relationships.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to hear how she turned a life-altering decision into a mission to innovate, disrupt, and inspire.</p><p><br></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:</p><ul><li>I met Thais as a 13 year old, she is now nearing 24</li><li>When she was 19 years old she hired me as her Life Coach</li><li>How do she and I see her differently?</li><li>Born to Brazilian parents, moved to Sweden with her mother when she was young.</li><li>Differences between Swedish and Brazilian cultures as it pertains to family.</li><li>Åsa sees Thais as fearless and willing to experience life even if it will not look successful to others.&nbsp;</li><li>Thais isn’t afraid to learn from her own experiences. Not afraid to fail.&nbsp;</li><li>Thais, her life partner Andre and team created an app called Storyn, and a YouTube channel that discusses Bridgerton and other tv shows and celebrities that have done amazingly well.</li><li>Her content creation has helped others go viral on TikTok and LinkedIn, however she is always in the background.</li><li>Super creative person, she does what she finds ‘<em>cool’</em>.&nbsp;</li><li>‘You can learn anything.’</li><li>She and her team inspire each other every day to make bold decisions.&nbsp;</li><li>Thais was raised in a family of two engineers and she is the eldest child of 4. How has this impacted her life?&nbsp;</li><li>Find out what happened when it came time for Thais to choose an Engineering degree or her own way. (BOLD authentic LIFE ALTERING move).&nbsp;</li><li>”I will resent them for my entire life if I would have done what they wanted me to do.”</li><li>Åsa shows the 2 of Swords card in the tarot deck that she pulled before the call.&nbsp;</li><li>Thais and her team are now discussing 3D Audio Stories in order to enhance the&nbsp; audio experience and to make the user feel immersed in another dimension. </li><li>She and her team are very data driven, no attachment to the results, simply looking to see what works and what doesn’t. Then move on</li><li>”Don’t attach self worth with results”.&nbsp;</li><li>Staying fluid. Not boxing herself in. Staying committed to what she feels makes sense.&nbsp;</li><li>Thais North Star: To Innovate and Disrupt and continue caring about making the world better.&nbsp;</li><li>Your relationships are critical for a good life. Choose them wisely.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>Rider Waite Tarot Deck- 2 of Swords</p><p>Tjing - Kul veckopeng&nbsp;</p><p>Storyn - 8D Stories that sound like a movie </p><p><br></p><p>WHERE CAN YOU FIND THAIS:&nbsp;</p><p>IG: thaisgester</p><p>Mail: <a href=\"mailto:thais.gesterling@hotmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thais.gesterling@hotmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening! </p>","author_name":"Åsa Nilsson"}