Louise Callcott-Stevens is co-founder and CEO of EarCandy, the world’s leading media and entertainment localization Provider for Africa.
An African mother-tongue advocate, Louise was voted one of the top 100 most influential people in Content Localization in 2021 and the top 10 in 2022. Her passion for her continent motivates her to contribute to shaping a positive African narrative and making media accessible to African audiences in their own language.
Louise is an international speaker, has a qualification in Women’s Leadership from the University of Stellenbosch Business School, and is currently the chairperson of the Entertainment Globalization Association Education Committee.
Hosts:Josef Kubovsky, CEO, Nimdzi Insights Josef uses his unique blend of language, tech, and sales skills to help Nimdzi partners in their pursuit of business excellence and growth.
Gabriel Karandyšovský, Chief Operations Officer, Nimdzi Insights Gabriel specializes in localization, creative writing, business development & project management. He helps clients along the way to international market expansion one research or data-supported step at a time.
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This show is made possible thanks to a collaboration between MulitLingual Media and Nimdzi Insights. Oscar Betancourt - Video Director and ProducerEvelyn Najarian - Communications & Marketing, MultiLingual Isabel Romero-Ruiz - Communications & Marketing, Nimdzi InsightsNika Allahverdi - ProductAntonella Tiezzi - Design
00:00 Louise Callcott-Stevens Co-Founder & CEO | EarCandy00:42 What does your company do?02:18 What was your dream career as a child?03:43 How do you like to spend your free time?04:00 3 destinations you'd like to visit08:21 Best advice you've ever been given?09:11 What inspired you to start your company?10:23 First breakthrough moment11:26 Biggest challenge in your day to day12:23 3 things that you spend the most time on13:30 Biggest challenge15:27 Your biggest success16:37 How do you motivate your team?17:28 Most out of the box thing you've ever done?17:46 What is your pet peeve when it comes to clients?18:11 Advice for entrepreneurs