In this special episode of Who Cares About My Story?, I bring you with me to meet the host, the speakers and attendees of the Costa Women's Annual Conference 2026.

I asked all of them these main questions:

- Why is the work you do important to you?
- How is it connected to your own personal journey?

I'm so grateful to everyone who generously participated in this special episode! 🌻

Big shoutout to Ali Meehan, who has organized this event for the 13th year as a way to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Learn more about my guests:

- Michele Collison
https://www.mindshifttheory.io/

- Danielle Py-Salas
https://expatlivin.com/

- Sandra Laurie
https://wlcostaproperties.net/

- Cally Walker
https://connectmymarketing.com/
https://www.dentalmavericks.org/

- Elin Debora Brixson
https://www.naranjacoaching.com/

- Susanne van Doorn
https://susannevandoorn.com/

- Jane Bryan
https://www.janebryanbeautytraining.co.uk/
https://casatorretablanca.com/

- Emma Thorne Lees
https://emmathornelees.com/

- Katie Imbroda Barker
https://paralegalspain.com/

- Marléne Rose Shaw
https://findcouragetobeyou.com/

- Andrea Nagy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagyandrea/

- Conni Berner
http://www.cb-photography.one/

- Anella Hansen
https://wellbeing-forever.com/

- Carina Cederbye
https://www.instagram.com/carinacederbye/

- Susana Serrano-Davey
https://serranodavey.com/

- Silvia Cabrera de Vreeze
https://www.nockolds.es/

- Verena Swoboda
https://verenalibertad.com/

- Mari-Liis Vaher
https://powerful-marketers.com/

- Mariëlle de Bruin
https://osteopathycostadelsol.com/

- Sonia Aza Aparicio
https://azatranslation.com/

- Tracey Baxter
https://www.pinkcopywriting.com/

- Lara Moloney
https://www.laramoloney.com/

- Elizabeth Quispe
https://linktr.ee/elizabethmquispe

- Georgina Shaw
https://www.shawmarketingservices.com/

- Sarah Houldcroft
https://www.goldcrestbooks.com/

- Kate Kurdziej
https://olivier-consultancy.co.uk/

- Kristiina Tähtinen
https://mijasnatural.com/

- Ali Meehan
https://costawomen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/costawomen/
https://www.instagram.com/alimeehanspain/

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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Cover art creator: Danna Manija
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
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Have you ever felt the pull to do something different, but doubted your inner voice? What if finding your wings starts by truly listening inside?

Today's guest is Adriana Caliri, a leadership coach who has spent the last five years supporting leaders around the world to reconnect with their evolution, fulfillment, and joy.

She is a former corporate executive with 25 years of experience leading global teams. Adriana’s journey began in Italy, took her through a two-decade corporate career at Nike, and eventually led her to open her own coaching business.

On the outside, she had the dream job, the global lifestyle, and the promotions. On the inside, she was navigating emptiness, pressure, and an eating disorder she kept hidden for decades. In this episode, she shares what changed, how coaching transformed her life, and why she now helps others “find their wings.”

We talk about what it really means to learn the game before trying to break the rules, why meaningful work starts from within, and how sharing your story can open doors for others. Adriana also opens up about healing from bulimia and how forgiving herself became the first step before ever telling that part of her story publicly.

If you’ve ever wondered who cares about your story or questioned whether your experience truly matters, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your story begins with you seeing its value first.

Get ready to reflect, reconnect with your own wings, and maybe even ask yourself a bold “what if?”

Links/resources for this episode:

Adriana Caliri’s links:
- Website: https://www.renaissance-cec.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.adry/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachadry/

Grab "WNGSway the Workbook", by Adriana Caliri: https://www.renaissance-cec.com/shop/


My links:
- Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Adriana Caliri
Podcast Editor: Rocío Giuletti
Cover art creator: Danna Manija
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/

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Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

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Have you ever downplayed your real story because it didn’t “fit” your career path?

Today’s guest is Laura Vegh, a freelance writer and strategist with a fascinating path from a PhD in cybersecurity to the rare combination of creative storytelling with technical expertise. She works with B2B SaaS companies and health & wellness brands, blending deep technical know-how with heartfelt, human-centered writing.

Laura shares how growing up in post-communist Romania shaped her early career, steering her in the direction of academia. But writing was always her first love, and eventually, it led her out of university halls, into the world of freelance writing.

She opens up about the self-doubt she faced while navigating this career pivot, the moment she decided to share more openly about being neurodivergent, and how her story, that was once hidden, has now become a powerful part of her brand. We also talk about humor as a storytelling tool, the fear of oversharing, and why some people assume her rates are sky-high.

Laura’s path is a reminder that your story doesn’t have to be polished or linear to be worth sharing. If you’ve ever questioned whether your background really “works” for your personal brand story, this episode is for you.

Links/resources for this episode:

Kim Marsh’s community for writers: https://www.openbookco.com/community

Laura’s links:

Website: https://lauravegh.com

Substack: https://lauravegh.substack.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-vegh-7693125/

My links:

Website: https://www.rememancera.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/

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CREDITS

Host: Reme Mancera

Guest: Laura Vegh

Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld

Cover art creator: Danna Manija

Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats

Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/

______________________________________________

👄 Who Cares About My Story?

- Conversations on Personal Brand Story

Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.

Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/