The WECAN Podcast

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Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, podcast host and speaker who believes stories save us. Her fiction and creative non-fiction have been nominated for 3 Pushcart Prizes and earned Best Microfiction and Best of the Net nominations. Her work has appeared in places like The Washington Post, Writer’s Digest, The New York Times and more. When She Comes Back, her first book, was a Finalist in the 2022 Ho...

In today's episode, Kike chats with Stephanie about everything from becoming an award-winning founder and CEO, to top tips on how her comapnay has been advancing the careers of black professionals worldwide. Learn how to advance your career & build a racially diverse business. Kike Oniwinde Agoro is the Founder and CEO of BYP Network, a multi-million-pound company dedicated to advancing the ca...

Shailja Dubé is the Deputy Director, of the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF)- the British Fashion Council’s think tank on climate action is on a mission to create a responsible fashion economy. Shailja is responsible for the strategy and delivery of the British Fashion Council’s commitment to guide the UK fashion industry towards a just, net-zero, and circular economy. A systems-level thinker a...

Jude Kelly CBE is the Founder of The WOW Foundation, celebrating the achievements of women and girls and confronting global gender injustice. WOW - Women of the World believes a gender-equal world is desirable, possible and urgently required. In 2018, Jude established The WOW Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to building the WOW movement as a force for change. Starting as a three-day fe...

Lisa shares her unique perspective as a Child Development Specialist working with children under the age of 3 with developmental delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over eight years of experience in applied behaviour analysis and a deep love for storytelling, Lisa found a powerful way to bridge her professional insights with creative expression—through her acclaimed Let’s Talk! book series....

In today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie sits down with Azzi Agnelli to discuss investing in mental health for systemic change. Azzi is an impact investor, philanthropist, and dedicated mental health advocate whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, healing, and social reform. Azzi shares her deeply personal and professional mission: to elevate global mental health consciousness and...

Chris believes we’re not designed for business, and instead of bending ourselves to fit a broken model, we should build work environments that work for humans. With a client list that includes Nike, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and WPP, Chris has helped some of the world’s biggest brands unlock creativity, boost energy, and get real results through cultural transformation. In today's episode of our WeCan...

In today's episode, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Anino Emuwa, Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, to discuss advancing women in business. She is one of the most influential voices championing gender diversity in leadership across the globe. A former corporate banker with Citibank and an accomplished Non-Executive Director, Anino serves on the boards of several high-profile organisations, incl...

Salima Saxton is a multi-hyphenate creative — a writer, performer, and coach who thrives on stories: telling them, performing them, and shaping them with others and ultimately how to find your voice. In this interview, Salima shares her unique journey, from performing on The Moth MainStage at Union Chapel (featured on The Moth podcast’s "Great Expectations" episode) to coaching individuals on find...

In today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie interviews Dr. Cindy Frewen, FAIA, urban futurist, architect, and educator, about design, technology, and the future of our cities. Dr. Frewen teaches Design Futures Workshop and Social Change in the graduate program in Strategic Foresight at the University of Houston and consults, writes, and speaks globally on the future of cities, design, and techno...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Robert Baker, an internationally recognised Allyship Specialist at Encompass Equality and a global thought leader on male allies in DEI and engaging men in gender equality and inclusion. With over 40 years of experience in international HR consulting, Robert now dedicates his expertise to helping organisations attract, retain, and develop diverse talen...

What is the truth about pregnancy loss and healing? In today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie chats with Role Model Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles-based psychologist and award-winning author who specialises in reproductive and maternal mental health. With decades of academic, clinical, and global public health experience, Dr. Zucker supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief...

Is it possible to merge human intelligence with artificial intelligence? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Janna Salokangas, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia AI, to explore how artificial intelligence can empower people and businesses to unlock their full potential. Janna shares her journey from passionate tech advocate to pioneering entrepreneur, leading Mia AI, a company that integrates AI with...

Meet Emily Kratter, a dynamic actor and storyteller bringing characters to life and whose performances span film, television, and theatre. With a deep emotional range and commanding stage presence, Emily brings authenticity and energy to every role she takes on. In this conversation, Emily opens up about her journey as a performer. From her earliest inspirations to the moment she knew acting was m...

Whistleblower Issy Vine sits down with Stephanie to talk about why she's suing the Metropolitan Police for institutional accountability and the misogyny poisoning our public services. For Issy Vine, her career and life trajectory changed within a 12-hour shift. It was April 2023, and she was a 999-call handler for the Metropolitan Police. One morning, she sat next to a colleague who, after speakin...

Welcome to our Male Ally Series, which invites the voices of men in support of women to change the narrative and fill the gaps. We are very excited to introduce our first male guest, Futurist John Sanei. As the world evolves unprecedentedly, old strategies and approaches quickly lose relevance. Preparing for the future requires a fresh perspective in two key areas—and this is where John Sanei exce...

Jill Taylor is a former nurse who has dedicated her career to fixing the problem of how business is broken. Jill is the Co-founder and CEO of three businesses, including The HuPerson Project. In today's episode, she discusses her journey from pediatric nursing to business leadership, emphasising the importance of meaning and purpose in corporate environments. Jill has devoted her career to fosteri...

Without clear role models, it’s hard to be what you cannot see. With this in mind, Dezita Taylor has dedicated her career to creating inclusive cultures within healthcare and higher education, promoting fair and equitable opportunities for growth across both sectors. Dezita is an Associate Professor—pre-qualifying Practice and College of Nursing and Midwifery Academic Lead for Apprenticeships at B...

Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, discussed her journey from founding the movement after the Sandy Hook shooting to its growth into an 11 million-strong network. She highlighted her new book, "Fired Up," set to release on the 17th of June, which offers a guide for women to harness their potential. Watts emphasised the importance of values, abilities, and desires in personal and pro...

Elizabeth Sheinkman joins Stephanie to chat about how she went from turning her passion for reading and writing into her profession of being a Literary Agent. Elizabeth is a native New Yorker whose publishing career has spanned both sides of the Atlantic. She worked within the US editorial department of Oxford University Press and Alfred A. Knopf before joining the Elaine Markson Literary Agency i...

Kate Daly joins Stephanie to discuss everything from becoming a divorce expert to amicable separations. Kate is one of the country’s leading experts on divorce, separation relationships and family law reform. ‍ As a co-founder of Amicable, the leading online divorce services company, Kate helps couples and separated parents navigate divorce and separation amicably. She is a certified Relationship...

The Sustainable Angle was established By Nina as a not-for-profit organisation in Switzerland in 2010 to initiate and support projects that lower the environmental impact of industry and society. The fashion and textile industries are amongst the world's most polluting industries, and as such, they have become the main focus of Nina's work. The Future Fabrics Expo was initiated to effect positive...

Christine Murphy has lived, worked, and travelled in more than a hundred countries, including eleven months in a tent on the African continent and a year as a resident in a Buddhist nunnery in the Himalayas. She is a trained Buddhistologist with a Ph. D. in religious studies. Murphy joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her top tips to writing her first novel, Notes on Surviving the Fire. Not...

Claudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist based at Imperial College London. Her work at the interface of gravity, cosmology and particle physics won her the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in 2020. She is a tireless campaigner against the underrepresentation of girls in physics and frequently speaks in schools and for other organisations about diversity in the sciences. Her book The Beauty o...