A Beginners Guide To Being A Grown Up

Barbara Gottardi is a globally seasoned Chief Information Officer turned entrepreneur and non-executive leader with over two decades of experience driving digital and operational transformation at major financial institutions, including HSBC, Vanguard, Admiral Money.  Over 20 years of experience in Finance technology leading high performing team globally across Investment Banking, Asset Management...

With a passion for people, entrepreneurship and storytelling, Lucy is a two-time Founder and Presenter looking to bring as much energy to any event she has the pleasure of hosting as she does to her agency, The Leaf Group, and community network, Ecomm Girls Club . Having led a multifaceted and international career across London, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong, a former Executive Assistant and Chi...

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Louise Hill is founder and CEO of GoHenry - the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest. Louise has built the business from the ground up, from launching GoHenry in the UK in 2012, expanding to the US in 2018, then acquiring French Fintech Pixpay in 2022, followed by the merger with US Fintech Acorns in 2023.  Louise is a passionate advocate for financial education, campaignin...

Trigger warning- This episode contains discussions of suicide and domestic violence. If you’re affected by these topics or need someone to talk to, please reach out for support. You can contact Samaritans at 116 123 or Refuge UK at 0808 2000 247. You're not alone. Hetti became Chair of Refuge’s Board of Trustees on 1st June 2020. Hetti has a career spanning British Airways, Centrica, BT and V...

Christine Locke is the Founder and CEO of Diversity House; a charitable organisation she established over 18 years ago to tackle social inequalities. The charity provides services in prisons, schools, and communities, promoting individual and family well-being. She is also the Senior Partner at COGOL Concerns, a consultancy specializing in training, EDI audits, research, and development. Christine...

Helen and Sam first met around 10 years ago working at a global bank.  Helen has since moved into professional services and alongside her day job is a charity founder and trustee. Mum to Alf aged 7, and human to 2 cats and a sausage dog.  She is founder and trustee of Brightest Stars charity - supporting bereaved families.  She's also a long suffering Southampton FC fan but the less said abou...

With 26 years in the fashion industry, Susan worked with some of the biggest high-street brands, shaping trends and leading creative design. After experiencing burnout in 2018, caused by imposter syndrome and self-doubt, she made the difficult decision to step away from the industry. Determined to help others facing similar challenges, she co-founded The Creative Space Coaching in 2020, coaching ...

Jill Pay, Chairman – The Gender Index Jill is Co-founder and Chairman of The Gender Index, a not-for-profit organization that is quantifying the impact of women-led companies to achieve positive and disruptive change.  She is also Non-executive Director of mnAi, an AI-driven technology company that gives real-time research and analysis on UK companies.  Her career has zigzagged across public and p...

Lydia Amoah, the dynamic CEO of BACKLIGHT and visionary Founder of the Black Pound Report, is a beacon of inspiration in her commitment to diversity and inclusion. Her personal journey, marked by resilience and determination, is a testament to the transformative power  of diversity. Renowned for her pioneering work, Lydia is a leading figure in consultancy, data, and communications insights. She i...

Fiona Lambert, is renowned as one of the UK’s leading businesswomen, having held board roles at Next, George at Asda, Dunelm, River Island and most recently Managing Director of Jaeger at M&S, where she led its celebrated reinvention. She is now President of The Twenty Club, a long-standing exclusive members dining  club with a 137 year history.  At 60, she made a pivot, setting herself the go...

Sara Whatley is a 43-year-old ovarian cancer survivor and the inspiring founder of Ailsa’s Aim, a charity that supports cancer patients and families with babies in neonatal care.  Motivated by her own journey, Sara created Ailsa’s Aim to provide comfort, essential care items, and heartfelt support to those navigating incredibly difficult times.  Her strength, compassion, and determination are at t...

A leader in the realm of women's boxing and the visionary tech founder of Pillow, a transformative Al integrated platform dedicated to powering survivors to thrive after domestic abuse. As founder of Fight Forward, a social impact business, she has a mission to support women to reclaim their strength and voice after experiencing abuse. A trailblazer in the sport, Lesley became the first Briti...

Kim Palmer founded Clementine after navigating anxiety during pregnancy — what began as personal survival became a mission to support women’s mental health in a more honest, human way.  Clementine is now an award-winning femtech app with over 160,000 downloads (achieved with minimal marketing), more than £1M raised in investment, and 40,000+ glowing reviews. It’s been named App of the Day twice, f...

Aishah N. Ahmad is a central banker, board leader, and global financial expert with over 28 years of experience across public policy, financial services, and governance. A trailblazer in her field, she made history as the first female Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability at the Central Bank of Nigeria, where she played a pivotal role in shaping financial policy, preserving stability—part...

Edwina Dunn OBE is one of the most successful leaders in the data industry, with a  career of delivering transformational business change   Dunnhumby revolutionised the world of retail and consumer goods when they  pioneered Tesco Clubcard and other global loyalty programmes.   Founder & Chair - The Female Lead , an educational foundation celebrating the  achievements and diversity of women wh...

Amber is a Dutch/British entrepreneur, who founded several healthtech companies. As the founder of Pregnancy+, the world's leading pregnancy app with over 150 million users globally, Amber has revolutionised health tech. Bootstrapped and later acquired by Philips NV, Pregnancy+ stands as a testament to her relentless focus on customer-centricity and scalable impact. Powered by ML and deep ana...

Julia Elliott Brown is a highly respected board advisor to entrepreneurs with a wealth of experience in inspiring, guiding and supporting high-growth potential businesses, and a passion for empowering women, operating at board level for over 16 years in an executive and non-executive capacity. As a serial entrepreneur working in the start-up industry for over 25 years, Julia has built, funded, and...

Vanessa Vallely OBE is one of the UK’s most well-connected women and a leading authority on gender equality. She has delivered keynotes for over 600 companies, inspiring more than 50,000 women globally. A sought-after consultant, Vanessa advises both government bodies and corporations on strategies to attract, develop, and retain female talent. In June 2018, she was awarded an OBE by King Charles...

Paul Sesay is the Founder and CEO of Inclusive Companies Limited, the National Diversity Awards, the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List and the Inclusive Awards. Paul’s entrepreneurial endeavours have been driven by a strong social focus.  With a wealth of over eighteen years of experience, Paul is a prominent figure in the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion sector. He has collaborated with some o...

Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE is a globally recognised leader, innovator, and advocate for social justice, youth empowerment, and women's leadership. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Ojo has made an indelible mark on civil society through her strategic vision and unwavering dedication to transforming lives. She serves as the Chief Executive of The Diana Award the only charity estab...

Catherine Crump is the Managing Director of WIRED’s Consulting Business.  Her life experience has spanned roles from large corporations to small scale-ups - across a wide spectrum of sectors .  She engages with the world’s leading thinkers, academics, business leaders and entrepreneurs, on topics ranging from AI to climate tech  She is passionate about championing innovation, supporting entreprene...

Eleanor Mills is an award-winning editor, writer and broadcaster. She worked for The Sunday Times for 23 years as Editorial Director, Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, and as a columnist and interviewer (interrogating everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Sheryl Sandberg and Theresa May). As Chair of Women in Journalism (2014 – 2021) she argued that the media must be a true mirror, not a distortin...

Sarah Salway is the author of three novels, including Something Beginning With , Tell Me Everything and Getting the Picture . In addition, she has published two short fiction collections, Leading the Dance and Not Sorry, and three poetry collections, You Do Not Need Another Self-Help Book and Digging Up Paradise . Her latest book, Learning Springsteen on my Language App was the joint winner of the...

Viviane Paxinos CEO of AllBright leads a global collective of 500,000 ambitious women committed to creating a more equitable world for all. Based at the Mayfair headquarters of the membership club, Viv was appointed to the leadership role in October 2022 with her extensive experience in driving tangible results and business growth.  Formerly Global GM of UNiDAYS, one of the world’s leading student...