#27: Valkyrie Holmes - Insurtech Ventures and Big Sister Advice

From interning at NASA and SpaceX while still a teenager to graduating early from high school and starting her company instead of going to college, Valkyrie Holmes knows what it means to take bold leaps.Now the CEO and co-founder of Faura, an insurtech startup that helps insurance companies and homeowners reduce their natural disaster risk, Valkyrie brings a rare mix of ambition, clarity, and heart to her work.Her openness turns this episode into a “big sister advice” conversation where we touch on topics like:👩‍🏫The role mentors play in shaping your path, especially the powerful influence of female role models🌸The importance of recognizing how hormones influence women’s bodies and learning to embrace them rather than work against them 🚀What it means to build your own impact-driven startup in a legacy‑driven industryThis episode is a must-listen for anyone just graduating high school or in their first years of university - and starting to think more deeply about their career.Learn moreFaura: https://www.faura.usValkyrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valkyrieholmes/