When Doors Close, Open Your Own: Shira Jeczmien’s Media Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Shira Jeczmien, Founder & CEO of SCREENSHOT Media, shares her journey of starting the company at just 27. With “naive optimism” and family support, Shira turned a university project into a thriving media business. We talk about staying adaptable, meeting Gen Z’s expectations in the workplace, and creating a collaborative, inclusive culture.We Cover: 04:50 – Smart growth through monetising digital content07:18 – How to connect with the right people when you want to grow a business12:00 – How being authentic helps you overcome challenges15:30 – The role trust plays in building a team17:06 – How to bring collaboration into your culture for growth19:29 – How to motivate and get the best from a Gen Z team20:59 – Adapting to hybrid work with a focus on retention23:41 – Expanding to 45 employees and hiring 11 new roles27:32 – The unique challenges of being a young, female founder35:51 – First-time challenges feel overwhelming but become easier with experience40:32 – Building a network of peers and advisors who share your valuesDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. How The Change Creators Can HelpLooking to back yourself more, bring Courageous Leadership into your team, or explore transformational strategies? The Change Creators offers support to help you take action and drive meaningful change in your leadership and workplace culture.Reach out to us today to learn how we can assist in your leadership journey and help your team thrive!👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54