In this episode of The Business Compass, host Andrea Ribeiro chats with Siv Havik, founder of Lenoo, a Norwegian language school helping newcomers integrate and thrive. Siv's journey is anything but ordinary—she went from representing Norway on international runways to becoming a passionate educator and entrepreneur.

Siv shares how her early experiences in modeling taught her confidence and adaptability, which later helped her build Lenoo from scratch. With over 11 years of dedication, she’s turned her vision into a thriving school offering both in-person and online courses. Hear her story of innovation, persistence, and the deep connections formed through teaching.

An inspiring episode blending creativity, passion, and the power of education—listen now!

In this inspiring podcast, Anders Midttun, a seasoned business consultant, shares his journey from a corporate role at Shell to founding his own consulting company. When Shell downsized in 2002, Anders took the opportunity to pursue his passion for teaching and creativity, transitioning to entrepreneurship after years of preparation. Despite initial challenges, Anders combined his teaching and business skills to create a successful venture offering creativity courses. His proactive approach and positive mindset were key to his smooth transition.

Anders shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and consultants throughout the discussion, emphasising the importance of financial stability, trustworthiness, and clear client communication. He advocates for building a solid financial foundation, either through savings or severance, to give entrepreneurs time to establish products, find customers, and develop essential business functions like sales, finance, and management.

The speakers also highlight the importance of understanding client needs and maintaining open communication to build strong relationships. For those considering freelancing or consulting, Anders advises exploring various options, networking, and staying true to one’s interests to find fulfilling work, even in uncertain times.

Overall, this podcast provides practical insights on transitioning into entrepreneurship, building solid client relationships, and laying a strong foundation for long-term success.

Webpage to visit Midttuns Verden here.

Sara, is a self-care guide and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), shares her journey of starting Renkos, an organic skincare business that provides a nurturing environment for clients to connect with their inner selves. Through facial treatments and guided conversations, she helps clients gain clarity and insights to apply in their daily lives.

The guest discusses their path to finding a sense of "home" - both physically by starting a home-based business in Norway, and internally by embracing the highly sensitive nature.

Sara also shares how becoming a parent helped her understand her own childhood experiences and the importance of self-care. She quit her job and started Renkos, offering a unique "silent treatment", with skin massage and approach to help people connect with a deeper part of themselves.

The guest emphasises the importance of following intuition, overcoming fear and imposter syndrome, and embracing high sensitivity as a superpower. She aims to empower clients to believe in themselves and their inner power, beyond just skincare products. Self-care is crucial for being able to show up for others, and Sara cautions against simply following trends or copying others.

Sara IG: @divine_selfcareguide

Renkos webpage: renkos.no