Mindful & Mighty Ep 59: Elena’s Journey from Moving Often to Finding Her Path

In this episode, we sit down with Elena from our MBA class to learn more about her journey from growing up in Russia and Ukraine to building a career in biotech in Vancouver. She shares how a childhood of moving often shaped her resilience, adaptability, and curiosity about the world, and how those same traits have continued to guide her path. 🌍✨We also talk about her bridging role from science to business, what it is like working in portfolio strategy, and how she ended up in a role that sits right at the intersection of science and business. Along the way, we discuss career pivots, layoffs, mentorship, soft skills, and the importance of putting your goals out into the world and trusting that the right opportunities will come. 🧠💼💭In this episode, we discuss:🌏 Elena’s childhood moving between Russia, Ukraine, and military bases.🧪 Her path from physiology and neuroscience to biotech and portfolio strategy.💬 The power of networking, mentorship, and talking openly about what you want.🚀 Why adaptability, curiosity, and soft skills matter so much in a changing world.#MindfulAndMighty #Biotech #CareerJourney #MBA #Adaptability #Mentorship #SoftSkills #Networking #PersonalGrowth #PodcastLife #WomenInScience #ScienceToBusiness