Podcast Episode 100: Svenja Maltzahn On The Art of Strategic Communications

Podcast 2026
Written By Ally Portee

Svenja Maltzahn shares her journey from a shy girl in Germany to becoming a LinkedIn expert and entrepreneur. She discusses her unique path through government communications, her transition to Dubai, and the rise of LinkedIn as a vital platform for professional networking.

In this conversation:

  • Svenja emphasizes the importance of authentic content and effective strategies for leveraging LinkedIn in 2026,

  • Shares insights into inspiring figures on LinkedIn,

  • Talks about the evolving landscape of social media.

Ally Portee

Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, and on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [ze-le] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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