In today’s episode, I’m joined by Maria Pruna - an entrepreneur redefining what’s possible for women in male-dominated industries.

Maria is someone I first discovered on LinkedIn, and her story stopped me in my tracks. From Romania to Belgium to Dubai, from corporate roles to owning and scaling car wash businesses, her journey is all about courage, reinvention, and choosing visibility.

In our conversation, Maria opens up about what it really takes to start over at 40+, why visibility became a non-negotiable part of her growth, and how she continues to break barriers in a space where women are rarely seen - let alone leading with authority.

Here’s what we covered:

✨ Buying and rebuilding a failing car wash in Belgium

✨ The bold decision to relocate and the challenges of setting up a new brand in Dubai

✨ Being a woman in a male-dominated industry

✨ Reevaluating life at 40+

✨ Discovering the power of visibility

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on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luiza-pruna/

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