They know the woman who helped mobilise support for thousands of international students during the Ukraine crisis. The woman who became a voice in a moment of global uncertainty. The strategist. The entrepreneur. The CEO.

But behind every achievement is a story we rarely stop to ask about.

What happens when the woman everyone relies on is the one carrying the heaviest load?

In this first episode of Her Executive Diary, Ruth Kudzai sits down with Korrine Sky for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, reinvention and the hidden cost of always being the strong one.

Together, they explore Korrine's journey from arriving in the UK without papers, to building a six-figure business at just 16 years old to help support her family. They discuss her decision to pursue medicine in Ukraine, surviving the outbreak of war, becoming an unexpected leader during a humanitarian crisis, and the emotional reality of rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn.

This is also a conversation about the chapters that don't always make it into the highlight reel.

The ADHD diagnosis that finally gave language to years of feeling different.

The shame that can come with changing direction.

The pressure of carrying responsibility from a young age.

And the powerful reminder that every version of yourself has a purpose, even when the dots haven't connected yet.

In this episode we discuss:

• Growing up undocumented in the UK • Building a business out of necessity • Entrepreneurship, identity and reinvention • Pursuing medicine and navigating setbacks • Surviving the Ukraine crisis • Leadership during uncertainty • ADHD and self-discovery • The invisible burden of being the strong one • Legacy, purpose and creating impact

If you've ever felt responsible for everyone around you, questioned your next chapter, or wondered whether your pivots still make sense, this conversation will remind you that your story is still unfolding.

Connect with Korrine Sky:

Instagram: @korrinesky

LinkedIn: Korrine Sky

www.korrinesky.co.uk

Connect with Ruth Kudzai:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzai/

Website: www.ruthkudzai.co.uk

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Hosted by Ruth Kudzai, this podcast is a space for ambitious women navigating leadership, career growth, business, motherhood, purpose and the realities of building a meaningful life.

Each episode features honest conversations with women who are leading, building and figuring it out along the way.

This isn't a podcast about perfection, it's about the stories and the journey behind it.

The lessons. The pivots. The setbacks. The growth. The moments that shape who we become.

If you're ready for honest conversations, practical insights and stories that remind you you're not alone, you're in the right place.

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