What I learnt about business from being a stripper, with tech entrepreneur and angel investor Paulina Tenner. #123

“Being a stripper taught me more lessons than I could possibly imagine, a lot of which I’ve been able to apply to my business life..” For the penultimate episode of The Nicole Bremner Podcast, I’m joined by former stripper Paulina Tenner. Paulina is the founder of GrantTree, where she leads a team of 50 people in helping businesses secure government funding. To date, the company has raised over £200m for tech start-ups and larger companies. Originally from Poland, Paulina is a true trailblazer, challenging the status quo of how companies are set up and scaled and proposes a truly radical alternative of financial transparency and self-set pay.“[Self-Set pay] is a very courageous and responsible process but it’s hugely empowering for people and I think that anything that you implement in your company that is empowering to your people has long-term advantages.” Like many business people, Paulina has had times where she has faced burnout and it was during one of these periods that a chance encounter ignited a passion for burlesque dancing, which led her to become a showgirl. She writes about her experiences of being a stripper and leading a double life in her book, Laid Bare: What the business leader learnt from the stripper. “It was the biggest, most badass adventure of my life,” she says. “I think our sexual energy is a life-force, a life-force that can be manifested in a sexual way but also a creative way. When you awaken that, the entirety of your being and your leadership style changes.” We also talk about: Embracing your wild side to build confidence in businessWorkplaces of the future and the importance financial transparency How to identify and use feminine and masculine paradigms in businessPaulina's book is available to buy from January 7, 2022 and can be ordered from paulinatenner.com. Follow @Paulinatenner on Twitter and Instagram for updates. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own researcSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.