Take A Chance On You

Failure is a lesson we can all learn to embrace. Victoria unpacks timing and personal conviction. Founders who've raised and failed are statistically more likely to succeed on their next funding round than those who never tried. But Victoria isn't here to celebrate failure, she's here to reframe it. Victoria explores: - Why timing matters more than effort - The role of personal convict...

Victoria suggests we all should make a list of 20 things that bring us joy, not because it's a productive way to spend our time, but because it's healthy and encourages self-reflection. For Victoria and Alexandra, they agree, a really good coffee on the terrace is a great way to start! What is your micro-joy moment that gets you up in the morning? "Flourishing isn't just one thing...

Putting the heart back into executive conversations. Victoria Mensch has spent 25 years in high-tech industries, meanwhile Alexandra has gone through burnout in her career: together they discuss resilience, AI, human touch and leadership this week. This conversation is not one to be missed! Human touch is about finding moments of joy, with technology being driven by focusing on people and resilien...

Last week we covered longevity and this week we continue conversations surrounding wellbeing. In this episode Alexandra discusses the missing link in executive development with CEO of Silicon Valley Executive Academy, Victoria Mensch, driving innovative change through immersive experiences. Victoria has spent 25 years in high tech industries, turning her attention towards helping guide executives...

What does success and passion look like for you right now? At the Longevity Show in London, host Alexandra reflected on health, purpose, burnout, and what it really means to build a sustainable life and career. The biggest reminder, longevity isn’t just physical it is mental, emotional, and deeply personal. Thank you to Andrea, Nirusha and Rosie and everyone at The Longevity Show. Take A Chance So...

The Longevity Show, London "Speaker Spotlight" CEO EMEA of L-Nutra, Andrea Ghirardi, shares his mission to translate scientific research into accessible nutritional interventions for everyday life. Andrea discusses the 5-day program and 1-day reset, what longevity means for him and the company, insights into his personal health journey, how he came to focus on community, and the importan...

The Longevity Show, London "Speaker Spotlight" Dr. Nirusha Kumaran, Functional and Longevity Medicine Physician, emphasises personalised health programs tailored for high performers. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the unique pressures faced by founders and executives, the impact of stress on health and the journey from traditional medicine to functional medic...

The Longevity Show, London "Speaker Spotlight" What does success really look like? Rosie Nixon joins Take A Chance, sharing her transformative journey from a successful career in British media to becoming a coach and author focused on helping midlife women navigate personal reinvention. She discusses her experiences with burnout and perimenopause, emphasising the importance of self-care...

From his early days scouting in Soho pubs in London, to travelling the world working with directors and helping shape heart-centred moments through the camera lens; Michael knows a thing or two about what makes a compelling story, even finding wisdom in his own personal journey.  We talk about the shift from film to digital, why social media changed who gets to be a filmmaker, and what the edit su...

From Emmy and BAFTA Nominations, many wins, Michael Nollet has spent 25 years cutting film. Early guerrilla productions to international co-productions shaped by politics, funding battles, and the arrival of AI. He opens and gets honest about what builds a career in film: resilience, relationships, and the willingness to learn on the job.  From his early days scouting in Soho pubs in London, to tr...

Two conversations, the same message throughout: resilience and showing up for others never fades and only gets louder as you evolve. Jennifer Doty, leader, author, and health entrepreneur shares her journey from public accounting to portfolio career, and why self-awareness, not job titles, is the real foundation of lasting success. Risa August was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Then she got on a b...

Four conversations about leadership, emotional intelligence, identity and connection: what it costs to transform. Matthew Wheeler-Barrett, authenticity in B2B showing up as a real human in a world obsessed with optimisation. Micro-communities, LinkedIn, AI and emotional intelligence as strategy.  "Smarter communities foster deeper trust." Mike Brcic, alignment over growth, burnout and what happens...

Five conversations. Extraordinary Women On Their Way. One platform. This week on Take A Chance On You goes back in time and truly we have been everywhere. From showing up in the workplace to navigating life's messy challenges, I think it is safe to say we have all been through it. So why don't we now get through it together? Imogen Eden-Brown shared the realities of building an acting career, from...

We are at the beginning of the AI journey! London Tech Week revealed many conversations focusing on pressures surrounding technology adoption. For all businesses including startups, SMEs, solopreneurs and freelancers, the ones building without a huge team behind them, taking a step back to evaluate where your priorities land and roadmapping your future is key. Education, digital and data literacy,...

London Tech Week! Two days. Rooms full of conversation about the future of technology, education, sustainable careers, funding and the thread running through all of it, human connection. Every panel and every conversation came back to the same thing: technology is moving fast, but the people building it, leading it and living with it are the real story. Feedback survey for listeners - https://tall...

Take A Chance On You host Alexandra recently attended London Tech Week in London and is ready to share her insights! - VCs are backing storytellers, not just algorithms. They are looking for momentum, scalability, growth AND passion. - Women in leadership are rebuilding, stronger and better than ever. - The education sector is thriving, putting emphasis on British start-ups and helping early-stage...

Host Alexandra is heading to London Tech Week!  The biggest names in tech, AI, and innovation all in one city.  Alexandra will explore AI from a human perspective! Sharing insights from interviews with thought leaders at the heart of digital transformation and the future of work.  She will provide insights from Day 1 and Day 2 (next week).  Between the panels, pitches, and networking rooms, Alexan...

The Water Cooler Effect is back! And this time it's on a podcast as Alexandra sits down with Jennifer Doty about life pre-pandemic, hybrid working and using communication channels to bring people together online. No filter, real stories told by real people. New phase. Same mission.  Listener Feedback Questions! - https://tally.so/r/lbvXGW Explore Take A Chance Online - https://linktr.ee/TakeaC...

Join Alexandra Forsyth as she chats with Jennifer Doty about navigating career transitions, the importance of self-identity, and fostering meaningful human connections amidst digital transformation.  Unlock insights on building a fulfilling career across multiple domains, leading with authenticity, and leveraging technology without losing the human touch. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from...

High-achieving environments create enormous potential for greatness and career success. In her most vulnerable guest podcast appearance to date, Alexandra gets clear on her journey, what it takes and what she has learnt along the way.  Alexandra's career has taught her that the inner work, the boundaries, self-discipline, honesty and authenticity is what makes the outer success last. Now it is...

Burnout + High Performance + Human ROI Alexandra's origin story from her corporate days through to present day as part of the CNG podcast is now live:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhY049Eqigc Overarching Themes:  helping address how to build resilience, sustainably nurture Gen Z talent entering high-pressure workforces across different industries, support middle management stuck in the squ...

Video dominated conversations at The Podcast Show! Storytelling remains alive and well, while the future calls for content creators and podcasters to become more intentional and authentic with their voices , showing up online and in the community! Additional themes - Building and balancing podcast brand whilst showing up online were the core questions from Alexandra's session with the audience...

*Written coverage via Podcasting Today for avid readers as well as listeners! Link - https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/opinion-storytelling-video-and-future-mindset-what-the-podcast-show-got-right/#google_vignette Alexandra was a keynote speaker at The Podcast Show London 2026, here's everything that mattered. A comprehensive debrief of The Podcast Show London highlighting industry trends, key ins...

Behind every podcast episode is far more than a microphone and a conversation. This week at The Podcast Show London reinforced just how much creators are carrying behind the scenes: - Production, - Outreach, - Networking. Podcasting is no longer just content creation. It’s storytelling, business, community and human connection all existing at once. The future of podcasting belongs to creators who...

Take A Chance host Alexandra is heading to The Podcast Show London this week but not before sharing a bite size look into her mission! “Dream Big: How To Build & Scale Without Waiting For Permission”  The roadmap to podcasting is clear, it takes hard work and determination to build and sustain growth in today’s creative economy: discipline meets action, powered by human connection.  The talk e...