The Courageous Leaders Podcast

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

Joanna Howes Season 19 Episode 130

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 content

07:18 – How to connect with the right people when you want to grow a business

12:00 – How being authentic helps you overcome challenges

15:30 – The role trust plays in building a team

17:06 – How to bring collaboration into your culture for growth

19:29 – How to motivate and get the best from a Gen Z team

20:59 – Adapting to hybrid work with a focus on retention

23:41 – Expanding to 45 employees and hiring 11 new roles

27:32 – The unique challenges of being a young, female founder

35:51 – First-time challenges feel overwhelming but become easier with experience

40:32 – Building a network of peers and advisors who share your values

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