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Welcome to the Women Don’t Rush podcast, hosted by Communication & Leadership Specialist and Speaker Maria Rush.
This is a space for conversations about self-leadership, personal growth and the experiences that shape us.
Whilst exploring everyday communication and self-leadership, I'm also talking to women from around the world about what they do, how they've got there, and what they've learnt along the way.
We'll reflect on some of the things that matter to all of us - wellbeing, purpose and finding our way through life's different chapters.
Whether we're navigating family life, work or our own personal journey, we're constantly learning about ourselves and about the people around us.
My hope is that these conversations leave you with something to think about, something you may recognise, and perhaps a new perspective that you can apply to your own life.
Welcome to the Women don't Rush podcast!
Visit me on: https://www.mariarush.co.uk/
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Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
33 min
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Women Don't Rush podcast, I’m joined by a multilingual translator, digital marketeer and podcaster Sonia Kampshoff for a fascinating conversation about the power of language, culture and the stories that shape our lives.
We begin by exploring how learning languages can deepen cultural awareness, strengthen human connection and open the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
In the second half of our conversation, we delve into the powerful influence our upbringing can have on the careers we pursue. How much do our parents' relationships, values and attitudes towards work shape the decisions we make as adults? Do we consciously follow the examples we witnessed growing up, or do we find ourselves choosing a completely different path?
We reflect on how experiences of stability, uncertainty, ambition and sacrifice within our families can influence our sense of security, success and fulfilment. We also discuss the impact of inherited scarcity mindsets and whether a strong desire for financial independence can sometimes lead us to rush into opportunities before we've had the chance to consider what we truly want.
Host:
Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, helps capable and high-achieving people navigate the human side of leadership to experience more calm, joy and fulfilment. Through a proven awareness and communication framework, Maria supports you as a parent, partner and professional to become the leader people are truly looking for - authentic, compassionate and adaptable.
Guest:
Sonia Kampshoff, Translator, Digital Marketeer & Podcaster
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/
Website: https://moreperfect.digital
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