🎙️New #Gashtak with Elena Sinel!
Elena shared her challenging journey from Uzbekistan to the UK, emphasizing struggles faced by women and her transition to focusing on education. She also discussed her experience with domestic violence and seeking help from the British consulate. Additionally, she expressed a vision to expand her program globally and to Uzbekistan, emphasizing the impact on education systems and the positive outcomes for students.

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0:00:00 Teaser
0:01:55 Greetings
0:03:16 The journey from Uzbekistan to international success
0:05:46 Growing up in Bukhara and discovering the world
0:10:04 Elena describes her role in a British Council project aimed at rediscovering and promoting Bukhara’s cultural heritage.
0:13:27 How early Uzbekistan’s independence shaped Elena’s views on opportunity
0:16:06 The impact of earning $100 at 15 on Elena’s future ambitions
0:17:27 How early experiences shaped Elena’s determination and leadership skills
0:22:04 Elena’s choice of studying economics and English
0:23:43 The challenge of not getting into the University of World Economics and Diplomacy
0:25:07 Elena describes her work experience as an office manager at the craft center
0:28:04 Elena talks about discovering the Malaysian Faculty at Tashkent and her decision to apply there
0:28:51 Elena discusses how she used volunteering and networking to open up new opportunities in Tashkent
0:32:18 Experience in Karakalpakstan, observing poverty, and the emotional impact it had on her understanding of global issues
0:37:17 Empowering women through the Karakalpakstan project
0:39:42 Why she decided to leave the university
0:43:00 Seeing wealth in France after experiencing poverty in Karakalpakstan
0:46:11 Realising she was in the wrong place with the wrong person
0:47:45 Elena discovered true intentions of her boss, revealing his plan for marriage and children and his threats if she refused
0:50:14 Experiencing blackmail and feeling trapped
0:51:39 Choosing to stay despite the threats and blackmail
0:53:01 What to do if experiencing abuse: Elena’s advice
0:54:29 There are many domestic violence organisations in England
0:55:33 The birth of her daughter Victoria and the reasons for leaving France
0:57:55 Her dad’s addiction to alcohol
0:59:13 Parental influence and overcoming abuse: Elena’s journey
1:06:33 Her move to England and subsequent relocation to Ethiopia
1:13:33 The importance of asking for help
1:17:38 Threats of deportation, lack of financial independence, and the fear of losing custody of her daughter
1:22:42 The moment she decided to leave her husband
1:27:15 How she uncovered her husband was a cheater
1:28:29 Uncovering her husband's cheating was a reason to divorce
1:38:28 Escape from Bangladesh
1:45:38 Elena learns about the specialised domestic violence department and the help available
1:52:09 Letter from Home Office
1:57:54 Elena outlines the legal battles and the support from friends and legal aid
2:00:50 Elena shares the positive outcome of the tribunal and her right to remain in the UK
2:06:40 Impact on personal and professional life
2:10:32 Realisation about the war industry
2:14:54 Hackathon experience was pivotal in sparking her daughter's interest in technology
2:20:18 Challenges of organising her first hackathon for teenagers
2:24:07 Positive feedback from participants motivated her to continue organising hackathons
2:27:02 Microsoft, JP Morgan, HSBC, Google, DeepMind, and Capgemini became involved
2:28:21 What is “Teens in AI” now and what is it going to be in future?
2:30:37 There is a strong desire to expand "Teens in AI" to Uzbekistan
2:34:30 Question from ChatGPT
2:39:37 Guests’ book recommendations
2:41:30 Free microphone
2:43:50 The question from the previous guest
2:48:08 Farewell

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