1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, I sit down with my incredible sister in law Polina Chebotareva-Mudrick. Polina &amp;amp; my husband &amp;amp; family immigrated here from Russia in 1993. The journey was hardly easy for them all arriving as refugees, the hurdles &amp;amp; struggles they endured truly turned them into some of the most hard-working inspiring people I know. We talk all things being bullied, different &amp;amp; ultimately overcoming those pains to shine. About Polina: Polina Chebotareva-Mudrick is a co-founder &amp;amp; managing partner at Cambridge SPG, a VC firm focusing on investments in the “better for you” consumer packaged goods. The portfolio ranges from brands like Once Upon a Farm baby food to Vive Organics wellness shots, Tosi superbites, Cora, Carbon 38, &amp;amp; more. A total of 28 investments keeps her quite busy. Polina maintains relations with strategic and high-value clients for the firm, portfolio companies, and key accounts. Polina is an expert in organizational development, investment research, media, and public relations. Polina has over a decade of real estate, angel, and venture capital experience. Her deep knowledge and understanding of select market sectors allows her to underwrite transactions, develop operational teams, execute complex business strategies, and finance transactions. Polina is passionate about empowering women in business and female entrepreneurs, she has secured investment opportunities for Cambridge Companies SPG in some of the best performing women-owned businesses in the county. Polina is passionate about charity, art, culture, and has a proven track record of commitment to our community. Find Polina:&amp;nbsp; @Polina_Chebotareva http://www.cambridgespg.com/ &amp;nbsp; Shame To Sparkle http://shametosparkle.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17324222/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/17324222