The Make Space for Growth Podcast is a space to talk about growth - in business, at home and with the family, or in your community.
The show is hosted by Sara Vicente Barreto, a corporate strategist, problem solver, social entrepreneur, writer and mum of 2.
Sara is passionate about growth and has created the Make Space for Growth community, bringing her authentic experience across areas of life.
She had an itch. She wanted to create something "hers". Something that was tangible and ideally, aligned with her passion - wellness and nutrition. Unlike many other entrepreneurs, she did not have …
I met Amy a few months back via a common friend. John thought we would like to meet each other and find common interests. He did not explain much. But he was not wrong. Amy has launched a business d…
I have long wanted to interview Francesca Geens. She was one of the first women I reached out to during the first season. However, there was a lot going on in the Happy Self Journal world and it was…
I met Yael virtually 6 months ago in the middle of Season 1. We soon decided we would make our conversation different, so agreed to launch Season 2 together. Yael grew up loving deep conversations a…
For 2021, our journey continues, strengthened by what we leave behind, hopeful for what lies ahead. From a good, bad or so-so year, we rise to the challenge for making this the best year yet. We lift…
For Season 1, I have asked amazing women leaders around the world to join me in a fireside chat about how they have dealt with lockdown and the covid-19 crisis. We spent some time learning about the…
Travelling to Nigeria on a curfew night, I met another impressive woman CEO. Each story I find, I want to do just one more! Arese grew up wanting to be a lawyer because "she talked a lot and argued …
I finally made it to Brazil for Episode 9 of the podcast. In my journey around the world to bring to life stories of brilliant women CEOs, I have been now to 4 continents. I don't expect to stop her…
For Episode 8, I travelled back to the US to meet Meredith Oppenheim. In January, Meredith created the Vitality Society, dedicated to people 60 and better. Little did she know how her business was t…
Each time I doubt, I meet another amazing woman running a growing business. And then I can't help it but bring another podcast to life. I continue my trip around the world and this time I reached Ge…
Sometimes, you can feel stuck. Like me, right now, trying to make justice to yet another amazing woman making a difference in the world. Giving Circles. Covid-19. $1.5 MM in donations. Going West. Y…
In Episode 5 of the Make Space for Growth Podcast, I virtually travel to Singapore to meet Pridhee Gupta. We talk about her business and life as a part-time entrepreneur, her day job as a teacher, an…
I had a thrilling conversation with Dr. Kristina Brovig. Kristina is a GP in the UK and I was so grateful she shared with me the other side of life as a doctor - the life side. And how in fact, in t…
I had the most heart-warming and mindful conversation with Christine today. I never have a dull moment when I speak to Christine and, more important, I always learn something new and always come out …
I had a delightful conversation with Martina Cusano. It was like seeing an old friend and finding out that we have so many things in common that we did not know about. Martina and I met in business …
Fireside Chat with Filipa Munoz de Oliveira
Today, I had the most enjoyable fireside chat with Filipa Munoz de Oliveira. Filipa was born in Lisbon in the hot summer of 1975. She studied manage…