Fireside Chat with Carla Biesinger

From a failed restaurant venture to building a $5M Instagram education business, Carla Biesinger’s journey is one of constant reinvention and unwavering resilience. What started as dinner parties in her Buenos Aires apartment eventually became the #1 restaurant on TripAdvisor, attracting $150,000 in investment but ultimately leading to burnout, debt, and heartbreak.

Determined to rebuild her life, Carla took a marketing job in Mexico then quickly realized she wanted to be her own boss. She began learning online marketing, launched her first course in 2016, and grew her Instagram to 10K followers in just six months. Since then, Carla’s programs have helped over 12,000 women grow their audience and income using Instagram and email marketing, enabling them to build a career without sacrificing freedom. In 2025, she raised and donated over €21,000 to children’s organizations, part of a larger journey of designing a life she didn’t see growing up.

Join us for a conversation with Carla as she shares how she went from survival mode to building a freedom-first business — and why success isn’t just about money, but also about living with alignment and peace of mind.

18.00: Doors open

18.30: Fireside chat

19.30: Q&A

19.45: Networking

21.00: End of event

Every month, Fireside Lisbon hosts a captivating chat in an intimate setting with a successful entrepreneur, diving deep into their journey and uncovering the stories and secrets behind their achievements. Hosted by Tarek Issa, an entrepreneur blending tech, storytelling, and personal branding, Fireside gives inspiration and real-world insight from leaders who succeeded in their industries. After the chat and a Q&A, the event opens up for networking, providing a perfect setting for professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. Join us at the beautiful Second Home, Lisbon's top coworking space known for its lush greenery and vibrant atmosphere, and be part of a community that's growing in exciting new ways!

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