In Teil 2 der Serie People & Business spreche ich wieder mit Merve – Gründerin von Sheker Catering – über ihr zweites Projekt: das wunderschöne Moon Loft.

Ein lichtdurchfluteter Space mitten in Köln. Geboren aus einem Business Need, gewachsen inmitten von Unsicherheiten, Herausforderungen, renoviert mit Vision und wunderschöner Ästhetik.

„Ich hatte keinen Plan – nur eine Vision und diesen einen Moment, in dem die Sonne durch die Fenster fiel. Und ich wusste: Das ist es.“

Wir sprechen über Female Grit. Über Branding ohne Businessplan. Über die Kraft, Dinge von Grund auf neu zu denken – und warum du oft an deine Grenzen und Bürokratie musst, um deinen eigenen Raum zu erschaffen.

Wir sprechen über das Gründen aus dem Bauch heraus aber mit Strategie und Vision - über Entscheidungen ohne Rückversicherung, über Räume, die mehr sind als Orte – sie sind Identität, Haltung, Zuhause für die wunderschönsten Momente in unserem Leben.

Was Merve hier geschaffen hat, ist mehr als ein Loft.

Es ist ein Ort, an dem Mut sichtbar wird.

Wo Visionen Räume bekommen.

Und wo man spürt, dass Schönheit entsteht, wenn man sich selbst erlaubt, groß zu denken.

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🔗 Links:

Website: www.moonloft.de

Instagram: @moonloftde

Merve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hale-merve-demirgülle-979563180/

If you’d like to skip the personal updates at the beginning, the summary of “Flavor and Fearlessness” with Merve starts at minute 6.

Merve's Journey of Boldness, Imperfection & Heart.

This episode is close to my heart. I talk about the incredible story of Merve — a woman I admire deeply. She’s a founder, a daughter, a leader, and a true powerhouse. Together with her mother, she built a catering business from the ground up, navigating challenges with courage, humor, and resilience.

Her story reminded me (and hopefully reminds you too) that you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. You just need to begin — and keep going.

In this episode, I talk about:

• How Merve turned “starting from scratch” into her greatest strength
• Why your cultural background is your unique power
• The trap of perfectionism and how to break free from it
• The magic of improvisation in business and life
• Building a heart-led business with purpose and values
• Being a role model without losing softness, femininity, or joy

Why this story matters:Because it's real. Because it shows what happens when we show up fully, messily, and fearlessly. Merve's story is full of warmth, lessons, and the reminder that we are not alone — community matters. Family matters. And most of all, our stories matter.

Links & Resources:
💼 Connect with Merve:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hale-merve-demirg%C3%BClle-979563180/
🍽️ Want to book her catering?

🎓 Learn more about my womenforfinance online academy:

📥 Looking for 1:1 mentoring or a finance workshop for your team?

moni@womenforfinance.io

If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you reflect — I’d love to hear from you.

Message me, tag me, share your thoughts. And if you have guest ideas for future episodes (German or English), my inbox is always open 💚

Die mutige Gründerin hinter dem Geschmack von Zuhause: Merve von Sheker Catering im aktuellen Interview!

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Merve – Gründerin von Sheker Catering, einem Herzensprojekt, das mehr ist als nur gutes Essen.

Merve nimmt uns mit in ihre Welt: Wir sprechen über kulturelle Prägung, Female Empowerment, den Mut zur Gründung und die Stärke, sich selbst treu zu bleiben.

Freu dich auf ein tiefgründiges Gespräch über Identität, Widerstandskraft, Community und den Traum vom eigenen Weg - und zwei weitere Folgen mit Merve! Stay tuned!

Links:

www.sheker.de

@shekercatering

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hale-merve-demirgülle-979563180/

Burnout isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of a better way to work

In this episode, I’m sharing a story many high performers avoid discussing but desperately need to hear—how I confronted burnout while running a thriving finance and investing mentoring business, and the strategies I developed to rebuild my energy and productivity.

In this episode, I’ll cover:
🚀 The truth about burnout: why it’s not just about overworking and how it can hit even the most accomplished professionals.

💼 How cultural norms and societal expectations can make recognizing burnout harder—and what to do about it.

🩺 The importance of taking control of your health through proper diagnostics, like hormonal and cortisol testing, and actionable steps to regain balance.

⏱️ Why redefining your boundaries and workflows is critical to sustainable success—and how to do it effectively.

💡 Practical strategies for leveraging your unique strengths, cycles, and energy patterns to thrive in both life and business.

This episode isn’t about slowing down; it’s about recalibrating to move forward smarter and stronger. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or a driven professional, these insights will empower you to maintain peak performance without sacrificing your health.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how to navigate burnout, reclaim control, and redefine success on your own terms.

Don’t forget to click the bell on Spotify to stay updated on future episodes!

What’s the real cost of compromise in your life?

In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Culturally Incorrect, I dive into the hard-hitting question: what happens when we sacrifice our values for convenience, profit, or societal norms?

From navigating ethical investing to setting boundaries in relationships, I share my journey of making intentional decisions in work, relationships, and consumer habits—while holding fast to my core beliefs.

Through candid stories and my decision to leave the corporate world, I challenge you to rethink what you tolerate and normalize. Whether it’s the toxic workplace, unhealthy relationships, or blindly supporting unethical corporations, this episode is a call to action: to take your power back.

Tune in for practical tips on ethical investing, tools for smarter decision-making, and strategies to break free from systems that no longer serve you.

This episode is your reminder that you’re not helpless—you’re empowered. You deserve to be seen, heard, and respected. Start making choices that honor you.

Tools

https://chatgpt.com/

https://www.perplexity.ai/

https://askstockgpt.com/

https://finchat.io/

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/no-thanks-app/id6476206516

🎙️ Culturally Incorrect is back with a bang!

In this empowering comeback episode, I'm sharing my journey from burnout to building a thriving business, rediscovering my identity, and embracing my personal Renaissance.

While diving into the lessons learned through my lowest moments, I include practical tips on finding strength in self-care, aligning with core values, navigating cultural clashes, and reclaiming joy in small pleasures like gaming and journaling.

This episode is an invitation to embrace change, find purpose, and unapologetically become the person you’re meant to be. 🌟

Connect with me on Spotify! Start commenting and asking questions via the comment function - looking forward connecting with you!!! 💚