At Work With...

In this episode, Ana Merchant sits down with Mimi Swain, Chief Commercial Officer at Ring and Blink, to discuss her career journey, values, and leadership style. Mimi shares her experiences growing up in Kansas as a second-generation Vietnamese American, the influence of her immigrant parents, and how these factors shaped her work ethic and perspective on success. The conversation delves into her...

In this engaging conversation, Ana Merchant speaks with Ramona Hazan, the founder of a beloved hummus brand, about her remarkable journey from a computer engineer in South Africa to a successful entrepreneur in the UK food industry. Ramona shares her experiences of building a brand from scratch, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining quality. She...

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of gender-based violence. In this conversation, Ana Merchant interviews Beth Knight, a prominent leader in sustainability and social impact. They discuss Beth's early life in Cornwall, her career journey, and the influences that shaped her leadership style. Beth shares her experiences in public speaking, significant humanitarian projects, a...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, shares his unique journey from growing up in a small town in Georgia to leading one of the UK's most beloved charities. He discusses the challenges of cultural identity, the evolution of his career from film to charity, and the innovative changes he is implementing at Comic Relief. Samir emphasizes the importance of digit...

In this episode of 'At Work With', I interview Lucy Cleland, co-founder and editorial director of Country and Townhouse magazine. We discuss Lucy's journey into journalism, the evolution of luxury publishing, and the importance of sustainability in the industry. Lucy shares insights on the challenges faced in the transition from print to digital, the impact of AI on publishing, and her...

In this conversation, Peter McCleave shares his personal journey from a successful career to facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis. He discusses the challenges of finding a stem cell donor, the importance of mindset and resilience, and his role as the CEO of DKMS, where he advocates for increased awareness and diversity in stem cell donation. Peter emphasizes the need for community engagement an...

Step into the world of Charlotte Hill, CEO of The Felix Project, as she shares her journey from ambitious newcomer to leading London's largest food redistribution charity. Discover the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and how she's driving change in the fight against food waste and hunger. Get ready for candid insights and inspiring stories that will motivate you in your own career p...