In Her Shoes

Tracey Cox joins  In Her Shoes  to explore the shift from chemistry to compatibility and what it reveals about the way we connect today. As decades of dating, relationships, and human behaviour collide with a world of apps, algorithms, and always-on communication, Tracey breaks down how “chemistry” has been over-romanticised and why true compatibility now sits at the centre of meaningful connectio...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Natalie Salmon founder and tech editor of The Modems, and one of the leading voices at the intersection of fashion, technology, and cultural change. Natalie began her career in fashion journalism, holding editorial roles at Harper’s Bazaar, Hello! Fashion, and other major publications where she covered everything from catwalks to digital storytelling. Pass...

In this episode, we sit down with  Sue Saikia ,  Senior Managing Director at North Highland , to explore what it means to lead through transformation. Drawing on decades of experience in management consulting and organizational change, Sue shares how she’s helped global businesses navigate complexity, empower teams, and build cultures that thrive on collaboration. From reimagining leadership in hy...

Step into the world of  Francesca  Maudslay – the powerhouse executive producer behind some of the UK’s most compelling television, including hit formats like  The Apprentice . Known for turning big ideas into must-watch moments, Francesca has spent her career shaping high-stakes stories, razor‑sharp boardrooms and unforgettable characters that keep audiences hooked from the first frame to the fin...

Some people you just know you'll get on with before you ever meet. Anisah was one of those people for me. She built her first company as a late teen, and the skills she developed doing that? They're what landed her first job. A lover of Zero to One, Anisah is fascinated by the idea of taking something from a piece of paper and using technology to bring it to life. The kind of thinking that...

Chloe McClough is a self‑proclaimed documentary obsessive whose early fascination with celebrity and storytelling has paved the way for a sharp, instinctive career in media. Skipping university and going straight into the workforce, she quickly learned the real power skills: how to communicate, read a room, navigate nuanced conversations, and carry herself in a way that meant she was always asked...

Stef Sword-Williams is back on In Her Shoes, and this time she’s diving deep into the ideas behind her new book,  Career Comedown . If you’ve ever felt like your career has stalled, shifted, or left you wondering whether to stick, twist, or tap out altogether, this conversation is going to feel like a much-needed exhale. Stef is the founder of F*ck Being Humble, the unapologetic movement helping p...

Leah Sutton, Chief Talent Portfolio Officer at Balderton Capital, has had an incredible career journey — from her early work in impact projects in South Africa to moving into tech, and eventually being headhunted for her current role at one of Europe’s leading venture firms. At Balderton, Leah partners with some of Europe’s most successful teams — think Revolut, Cleo, and Lyst — helping shape the...

In this episode, Sophie joins In Her Shoes to talk about how she navigated university, why she almost dropped out of UAL, and what ultimately pulled her towards joining Aimee at Odd Muse, one of the fastest‑growing female‑founded brands. We get into her curious, hungry, entrepreneurial  energy  (aka #Milhamenergy), the reality behind glossy social media moments, and the highs and lows of making a...

From Ogilvy and Saatchi & Saatchi, to ASOS and Bumble, this is the ultimate Agency to Client side story. The secret sauce? It turns out everyone is a storyteller (even you!) and there is a simple plot behind every brand. Get ready for the best marketing playbook you could ask for... Sponsored by RISER , your AI Career Companion.

This week, we’re joined by Nicola Elliott the woman behind NEOM wellbeing. Nicola opens up about her incredible journey from the world of hectic journalism to founding one of the UK’s most beloved wellbeing brands. She tells us how dealing with her own anxiety led her to discover the power of aromatherapy and how that little spark ended up becoming NEOM back in 2005. Nicola takes us behind the sce...

Sponsored by RISER, the AI Career Companion App matching talent and opportunity at scale through 60 second videos. In a world where the written word is losing its value (where anything can be written by a simple prompt) your voice is more important that ever. If you are looking to build a career you love, hire a superstar team its time you realised that YOU are the most important component in all...

Experiential enthusiasts, this one's for you! MD & Founder of Campaign Agency of the Year 2025, Seen Presents, Louisa O'Connor, is about to give you an inside tour of the industry and the reality of what it requires, and it includes the inevitable - and invaluable - fails... A fierce leader, Louisa talks about how Seen Presents came to be and

This week we hear from one of three Co-Founders of the global creative studio Uncommon, a company that has taken the creative industry by storm at pace. Their mission from the start? To create something that used all forms of creativity to answer lots of different types of challenges…and that they did!

Claire energy is infectious and this conversation truly highlighted that for me. Meeting women who feel so deeply passionate about making change and shifting the power dynamics invigorates me. Claire Nelson, MD Netball Super League is an abolsute force of nature. Claire was shaped by early experiences which ultimately led her to become the independent fierce human she is today. A real rollercoaste...

This podcast is proudly sponsored by RISER, your AI career companion. RISER is for everyone but given the horrific stats across the workforce, they are on a mission to empower every woman to rise higher in her career, one bold conversation at a time. As the world’s first video-led career matchmaking app, we’re proud to sponsor “In Her Shoes” and champion the stories of women who are breaking bound...

Louisa Green, leads international communications at Canva. From my first interaction with Louisa late last year, I was fascinated with her energy and knew I wanted her to come on to the podcast. Why you might ask? It's not often these days you come across humans that carry equal amounts of kindness, intelligence and a genuine desire to help others. Louisa is one of those people - having had many c...

Step into a candid conversation with Estée Lalonde on this episode of In Her Shoes. You might think you know Estée from her celebrated YouTube channel and honest online presence, but in this episode, she opens up like never before about her evolution from digital creator to founder of the acclaimed self-care brand, Mirror Water. Estée shares the real story behind building a business rooted in her...

Sometimes in life you meet people and their energy touches you! A conversation with Liv was one of those moments. From Liv's genuine humility to her fierce work ethic she is the living embodiment that you can be kind and strong. Hearing Livs journey was incredibly inspiring as getting into Film has to be one of the hardest industries to crack. From filming Sir Andy Murrays documentary which wa...

This week on the pod, we're joined by Jordan Mitchell, the dynamic Co-Founder of Good Culture, a pioneering talent and brand agency that crafts impactful stories through culturally relevant and positive storytelling. Jordan shares her inspiring career journey, from her early days in marketing and communications to co-founding Good Culture. She discusses the challenges she faced, the lessons sh...

This week we are joined by Rupal Patel, former CIA officer turned successful entrepreneur, she reveals how the covert tactics and strategic thinking she mastered in intelligence work can transform your business approach. Hear Rupals exciting journey which was rooted in community and lifting as you climb, a value instilled by her parents. Drawing from her bestselling book, Patel shares how skills s...

You may have already heard of the iconic online platform, event series and book ‘F*ck Being Humble’📖 but it’s time to hear from the woman behind it on how and why she built it. This week, we’re sitting down with the incredible @stefaniesw to uncover the journey that led her to becoming an inspiring public speaker, author, and award-winning founder of @fbeinghumble🏆 Don’t miss her empowering word...

When Stef walks into a room, the energy shifts. It's how I felt on our first meeting at a cafe in Farringdon and how I still felt when Stef walked into the studio. I knew I had to get her onto the podcast to share her story with you - from hustling hard in the early days of her career, to founding her own award winning marketing agency to now the podcast host of top business podcast Strategy a...

Meet Molly Cooper: Revolutionizing Travel Content with Curated - The LTK of Travel Inspired by shows like The Apprentice and Dragons' Den, Molly Cooper's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited early on. Her fascination with founders and startup culture would later prove invaluable in her own journey. Before launching Curated, Molly gained diverse experience across the startup ecosystem, progre...

This one’s a little different for us. Get ready to step into the dazzling world of nightlife entertainment with Mica, the visionary producer behind The Box's most spectacular shows.  From her early days in dance and drama school to producing boundary-pushing performances at one of the world's most exclusive nightlife venues, Mica shares how she turned her artistic passion into a career cra...