E.105 Making space for underrepresented voices with Marina Paulenka (Live)

Today’s guest is Marina Paulenka, program director of Fotografiska Berlin and a fearless voice in contemporary photography. Born in Yugoslavia before the war, Marina’s story is one of resilience. From growing up during conflict to building a global platform for artists, often without institutional support. We talked about using photography as a tool for empowerment, activism, and storytelling. Marina shared what it really takes to launch a festival from scratch, the importance of making space for underrepresented voices, and how art can drive real societal change. Let’s dive in. And if you enjoy this conversation, don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/about Follow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★