En esta parte del episodio Mujeres en la Agricultura, volvemos a dar la bienvenida al escenario a Svetla, Rekha, Audra y Lucia, para compartir algunos consejos de despedida y reflexiones para las mujeres que se plantean una carrera en la agricultura.
Svetla, demostrando su fe en el sector agrícola, lo destaca como un camino lleno de potencial y resiliencia. Anima a las mujeres a aprovechar su fuerza y creatividad inherentes para superar las dificultades que a menudo se encuentran en este sector arriesgado pero gratificante.
Rekha, que ofrece una perspectiva diferente desde los países en desarrollo, subraya el rol fundamental de reconocer y capacitar a las mujeres como agricultoras. Subraya la importancia de las cooperativas agrícolas y los grupos de autoayuda para proporcionar a las mujeres apoyo, defensa y fuerza.
Audra sugiere encontrar un mentor, cuidar la salud mental y física y comprender el valor del propio trabajo. Destaca el poder de las historias personales para definir los productos y acepta el fracaso como parte integrante del éxito. Concluye sus consejos con una nota más ligera, recordando a la audiencia que debe llevar una buena protección solar.
Por último, Lucía anima a creer inquebrantablemente en uno mismo y en sus motivaciones. Subraya el poder de superar las barreras y utilizar esas experiencias como trampolines hacia el éxito.
No se pierda estos puntos clave que prometen inspirar, educar y empoderar a las mujeres interesadas en una carrera en la agricultura.
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CEO, AGRO TV BULGARIA
Svetla Garbeshkova is a Bulgarian journalist and CEO of AGRO TV Bulgaria – a national TV including various shows and headlines focused on agriculture, rural areas and the processing industry. On AGRO TV Bulgaria, priority is given to news feeds, which offer up-to-date information from the agro sector in Bulgaria and abroad. Svetla is also a jury member of Tractor of the Year – an international award for the best tractor in the European market.
FOUNDER, THE FEMALE FARMER PROJECT
Audra Mulkern is a writer, photographer and international speaker. She is the founder of «The Female Farmer Project» - a multi-platform documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world. The Female Farmer ProjectTM has garnered international recognition, and has been in exhibition at the United Nations in New York, La Maison Rouge Gallery in Paris, TEDxManhattan 2015 and is in permanent exhibition at the USDA in Washington DC.
GENDER SPECIALIST & ECONOMIST
Rekha Mehra is a Gender Specialist and Economist. She is an Indipendent Consultant for various companies with a focus on Gender Equality and Agriculture. She is leader and technical expert in the following areas: gender equality, gender and development, economic and social empowerment of women and girls. Rekha has more than 25 years experience in research programs, advocacy and training related to gender, economic development and agriculture. During her work experience, she has worked in more than 25 countries in all developing regions.
Lucia Salmaso is the Managing Director of BKT Europe. Lucia has been in the tire industry for almost 40 years.
She is a firm believer that an open-minded approach is the key to success. Always looking for new tasks and challenges, not only is she a multinational business manager but she also represents a role model for all the women that are at the beginning of their career.
Lucia advocates for diversity, innovation, and global growth, as well as values family reflected by BKT's culture.