Arrived By Accident, Stayed On Purpose: Mariola's experience as an International Entrepreneur in Denmark

Today, we're diving into Mariola's wild ride from accidentally
landing in Denmark to rocking it as an international
entrepreneur. It's a rollercoaster of life, culture, and business
in the heart of Denmark.  


1. Background of Mariola as a Polish Resident in Denmark:
Mariola kicks off the conversation by delving into her background
as a Polish woman navigating life in Denmark. From the initial
challenges of adapting to a new culture to finding her place in
Danish society, Mariola shares her unique perspective on why she
decided to stay in the Scandinavian Latinamerica.  


2. Unlocking Danish Culture: Mariola draws from her
personal experiences emphasizing the need to understand the
nuances of Danish culture. She delves into the specific nuances
and discusses the cultural challenges she personally struggled
with.  


For example:  


Why Danes have no more space for new friends and how to work
around this  

The challenge of decision making in a collectivistic
country 

Why the lack of hierarchy is simultaneously most challenging
and most rewarding 



3. Business Life in Denmark: The spotlight then shifts to
Mariola's entrepreneurial journey in Denmark, a compelling
exploration of her path as an international entrepreneur where
she combined her knowledge about the challenges foreigners face
in Denmark with a business opportunity.  


This is relevant for you to learn: 



What you should ask yourself before becoming an
entrepreneur 


The importance of knowing your strengths and
outsourcing 


Lessons learned about Entrepreneurship in Denmark as a
Foreigner 


Final Recommendations and free resources for other
prospective entrepreneurs in Denmark  



Do you have questions for Mariola? Reach out via: 
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariolakajkowska/
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/firstfriendindenmark/
Her busines: https://firstfriendindenmark.dk/ 



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