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How Do You Stop Child Trafficking Before It Happens? In this special Cuppa for a Cause episode, we shine a light on Free to Shine (https://www.freetoshine.org/), a child protection organisation working to keep vulnerable girls in school and out of the sex trade in Cambodia. Hosted by Filipa Bellette (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/filipa-and-chris-bellette), this conversation features Ni...

Unlock Your True Voice: The Secret to Speaking with Authority In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with voice specialist Rachel Pietsch to explore a powerful and often overlooked truth: everyone has a voice, it deserves to be heard, and it can be used to create meaningful impact. Many people hold back, not because they lack ideas or expertise, but because they are unsure how to harness their v...

Leadership today demands more than expertise — it requires a presence and story that builds trust, credibility, and real influence. In this Lessons from Leaders conversation (brewed with Nespresso Professional), host Yasmin London sits down with Nicole Hatherly (brand & leadership strategist) and Brendan Wong (LinkedIn Careers Expert & News Editor) to unpack what “personal brand” really means now...

Insecurity in leadership is more common than we admit — and it quietly erodes trust, culture, and performance. In this honest Cuppa.tv conversation, we sit down with Jaemin Frazer (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/jaemin-frazer) (author, speaker, founder of The Insecurity Project) to unpack what insecurity really is, how it shows up in leaders, and how to move from “prove and defend” energ...

Ever felt like you’re doing all the right things… but still running on empty? In this powerful Cuppa.tv conversation, mindfulness and burnout coach Chibs Okereke (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/chibs-okereke) explores the hidden connection between childhood trauma and burnout — especially in high achievers. Many driven, capable people pride themselves on resilience, productivity, and pus...

A gentle, real conversation about love, loss, and rebuilding after loss In this deeply human and compassionate episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Ashleigh Conwell to explore the lived reality of grief after losing a partner — and the quiet courage it takes to keep moving forward. This conversation gently navigates the complexities of grief that often go unspoken: facing events like Valenti...

This special Pick My Brain conversation with Isiah McKimmie invites us to reimagine what healthy romantic relationships can truly look like. In a world where love is often idealised, simplified, or shaped by unrealistic expectations, this episode creates space for a more honest, grounded and compassionate conversation. Together, we explore the real challenges and opportunities within romantic rela...

This special Pick My Brain conversation with Isiah McKimmie invites us to reimagine what healthy romantic relationships can truly look like. In a world where love is often idealised, simplified, or shaped by unrealistic expectations, this episode creates space for a more honest, grounded and compassionate conversation. Together, we explore the real challenges and opportunities within romantic rela...

Honest insights on divorce, decision-making, and finding support Divorce is often spoken about in whispers or statistics, yet for those living it, the experience is deeply personal, complex, and life-altering. In this Pick My Brain episode, we sit down with Naomi Cao to explore the realities of divorce — beyond the paperwork, timelines, and legal terminology. Together, we unpack the legalities, th...

A Personal Plan for Sustainable High Performance What if the most powerful way to start the year isn’t by pushing harder — but by pausing with purpose? In this Cuppa.tv conversation, we’re joined by leading life coach and strategist Shannah Kennedy to explore Reset & Rise: a grounded, strategic reset designed for people who want to lead themselves well and perform sustainably. This is not a motiva...

How can food transform lives? In this powerful episode of Moments to Movements, host Luke Cook sits down with Rob Caslick, founder of Two Good Co, to explore how a simple idea—food made with dignity—has grown into a movement empowering women with lived experience of homelessness, domestic violence and complex trauma. Rob shares the pivotal moment that shaped his purpose: visiting a soup kitchen at...

Most of us are trying to avoid stress at all costs. But what if that’s exactly what’s making us weaker? In this special live book launch episode from the Cuppa Co-Lab, we sit down with Dr Paul Taylor – psychophysiologist, former Royal Navy Air Crew Officer, and bestselling author – to unpack the science, psychology and lived experience behind his new book The Hardiness Effect. Dr Paul challenges e...

Most of us don’t love negotiating. Asking for a pay rise, pushing back in a meeting, or simply saying “no” can feel awkward, scary, and uncomfortable. In this episode of Lessons from Leaders (brewed with Nespresso Professional), strategic negotiator and founder of Other Side of the Table, Sam Trattles, breaks negotiation down into what it really is: a conversation about things that matter. You’ll...

Is your workplace genuinely supporting working families — or just ticking the box? In this episode of Lessons from Leaders, brewed with Nespresso Professional, we’re joined by Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents At Work, and Kate Furlong, Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing at Deloitte, for an honest and practical conversation about what it really takes to build a family-friendly workplace. We go beyond policies...

Neurodiversity isn’t a leadership problem to solve — it’s a powerful advantage to unlock. In this thought-provoking conversation, strategy coach and neurodivergent leader Laetitia Andrac challenges the most common myths around neurodiversity in leadership and the workplace. From being misunderstood as “too much” or “too difficult,” to being excluded from leadership pathways altogether, Laetitia un...

Want to know the secret to building powerful, lasting connections? In this episode of Lessons from Leaders, brewed with Nespresso Professional, we sit down with Robin Dreeke — former FBI agent, spy recruiter, and author of Unbreakable Alliances — to uncover what it really takes to build trust, influence, and authentic human connection. Robin spent decades recruiting spies and leading elite counter...

What does it take to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and empower the next generation of female leaders? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bronnie Mackintosh, CEO of Girls on Fire, to explore how representation, mentorship, and hands-on experiences are transforming opportunities for young women in firefighting and other traditionally male-dominated industries. 🔥 In this conver...

What if furniture destined for landfill could instead help women and children rebuild their lives after crisis? In this episode of Moments to Movements, host Luke Cook sits down with Ren Fernando, Co-Founder of ReLove—a charity transforming crisis into hope by helping women and children rebuild safe, dignified homes. Ren, an architect, artist and sustainability advocate, co-founded ReLove during C...

The conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has never been more complex — or more urgent. In this powerful episode of Pick My Brain, Yemi Penn, JJ Ferrari, and Katriina Tahka come together to unpack what it really means to foster inclusion in a world that feels increasingly polarised. As DE&I becomes a cultural flashpoint, leaders and organisations are grappling with backlash, bur...

What would change if we truly designed today’s decisions for tomorrow’s generations? In this powerful episode of Moments to Movements, host Luke Cook sits down with Taylor Dee Hawkins, a leading voice in the For Our Future movement, to explore how long-term thinking, civic participation, and values-led leadership can help create a fairer, more sustainable future. Taylor brings clarity, urgency, an...

How can we harness technology for good—without sacrificing our digital wellbeing? In this episode of Moments to Movements, host Luke Cook sits down with Yasmin London, a global leader in digital resilience, to explore how families, schools, and communities can navigate the challenges of the digital age with confidence and care. As Global Director of Digital Resilience at Qoria, Yasmin works alongs...

Digital violence is not just happening online — it’s reshaping lives offline. In this 16 Days of Activism episode, we explore the hidden and fast-evolving reality of tech-facilitated gender-based violence, financial abuse, and coercive control. Experts and advocates, Yasmin London, Ren Fernando, Amanda Thompson, and Catherine Fitzpatrick unpack how everyday technology — from phones and bank accoun...

How can women take control of their financial futures—and what role do workplaces, leaders, and society play in supporting them? In this episode of Lessons from Leaders, brewed in partnership with Nespresso Professional, host Yasmin London speaks with Betsy Westcott—financial coach, advocate, and founder of the Inner Money Journey. Together, they explore the real-world challenges women face when b...

What does real women’s empowerment look like in modern workplaces? And how can businesses move beyond good intentions to create genuine equity, inclusion, and belonging? In this episode of Lessons from Leaders, brewed in partnership with Nespresso Professional, host Yasmin London is joined by Sarah Abbott, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lion. Together, they unpack the bold strateg...

Women’s Safety & Male Allyship | Lessons from Leaders In this powerful episode of Lessons from Leaders, brewed in partnership with Nespresso Professional, host Yasmin London sits down with Rob Caslick, founder of Two Good Co—a social enterprise changing the lives of women escaping domestic violence. Rob shares the remarkable journey of Two Good Co: from a grassroots soup kitchen in Kings Cross to...