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Emma also exudes positivity, so it's no surprise to hear that opportunities have naturally found her, rather than her seeking them out. Good energy attracts good energy, and Emma is FULL of good energy. It's also no surprise that she's doing a role that she absolutely loves... She literally picks dogs up and takes them out to play, and she gets paid to do it... Come on, name us a better job? Inter...

The foundations that make up Maya's business, Rhythm Nutrition, are to treat the cause, not the symptoms, of a health problem/concern. Maya's husband, despite being in his mid 30s, suffered from chronic, debilitating fatigue. And had it been left much longer, he could have lost his career, and their home-life, with 2 young children, could have become very, very different. So when they NHS couldn't...

Charlie is a MASSIVELY solutions-focussed Midwife and (multi) Department Head, and does the job - and has progressed to the level she has - primarily to help the many, not just the few. What NHS staff, like Charlie, accomplish day-in-day-out is phenomenal, given the tremendous lack of funding and support, and alongside ever growing patient needs and yes, patient expectations. ... And they don't do...

A gorgeous person, a gorgeous soul, a neurodivergent brain, a non-binary gender statement, and just an amazing (and occasionally, tragic) story knitting all of that together; Anna's story is one of MANY paths and turns and MANY ups and downs. The non-binary 'part' of Anna is something we're especially pleased and proud to have chatted through, because even though TWW is, of course, called 'This Wo...

We are indeed mid-way through 2024. Which means: 22 women podded, 3 of which we've video'd; 3 Break Room Chats, and 1 Round Table chat... ish... actually let's skirt around that last one. To celebrate our collective annual mid-point, we wanted to re-celebrate some of the amazing women we've chatted to so far this year, by showcasing some of their amazing stories, their anecdotes and their life ama...

Liz LOVES her job, so even though her sisters keep asking her when she's going to retire, her answer remains the same: 'I love my job!'. Floristry is Liz's hobby/passion and she's created a fab business doing something that she loves and something that she's really proud of. Now that doesn't mean she wouldn't like to step back a bit and do some travelling, but retire... Never! The noise you can he...

In this chat, Stella and Chops pick-up from Break Room 2 (with Nicky) and discuss what gender and gender equality means for Stella's generation. They also chat through what it's like as a working millennial / Gen Z right now, and how that generation view the workplace Vs their 'modern' needs. The need for Stella's generation to enjoy their work, and indeed 'thrive' at work is clearly there - WAY m...

Gemma's story, like many of the women we pod, is both that of an underdog and that of a non-linear fashion... Because Gemma wasn't necessarily hugely academic, and because she didn't intend to become a solicitor. She certainly didn't intent to become an IP/Trademark one. And yet she is now both; and she's amazing at both. So much so that she now runs her own small IP practice which works with some...

Marie Helen's journey with her own ADHD, and indeed her work in the field of ADHD, represents up a BIG and HOT topic of conversation for millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis of it (maybe even the mis-diagnosis of it), the treatment of it (do the drugs work or don't they?), and indeed the ongoing support for people who live with it (or rather the lack of support) are all big topics of conver...

Amy and Jo run a fantastically clean and friendly soft-play centre. And perhaps most important for mums, they served the BEST coffee and cake for miles around! Setting this business up, and indeed running it, has not been easy, as they chat through honestly; not least the impact covid had on pretty much everything from that point on...?! And they knew nothing about running a business, or indeed a...

You asked us for a Speech and Language Therapist, and we delivered! Which is great, because there are not enough SLTs in the UK, probably the world, and yet the need for them is huge; so for those considering this as a career, please do it! Listening to Jenny talk about what kind of cases she treats, and when doing the research for the role, you realise just how many children in particular are in...

Vicky mentions her dyslexia early on in the chat; not just because it's something she's keen to talk openly about, but also because it has affected her from a very young age. Back when she had no idea that she had it, wasn't remotely diagnosed for it, and as such really struggled academically, which in turn severely affected her confidence. Her solution? To work harder, re-read and triple-check ev...

Helen is a huge champion of following your own path and carving out your own unique journey. However, there was a time - a long time - she wasn't doing that, and she forgot that innate belief in herself. She was working in the corporate world, very successfully, and got swept up in it all. However, as is FAR TOO OFTEN the case, when she had children, that corporate world unfairly and quite frankly...

Vicky is a Greek-Canadian / Vegas / LA / London creative, who's expressed her creativity via writing, music (band management), set design and now home/interior design (plus other stuff... it's mad?!). So if you want someone to come and restyle your house, who brings ALL of that amazing lived experience with her, book her now! And we say 'now', because Vicky is BUSY! And in high demand. Please meet...

Nicky is a huge champion of people - men and women - but women especially. Her approach and care towards helping and supporting people, has seen her curate the most varied, but always very people-centric career. To the point that she's now a change specialist and gets sent around (her global media employer) to fix (BIG) problems and instigate (and manage) pretty intense change-programmes. And she'...

Ruth is the kind of person we all want to be friend's with... Yep, she's that mega cool girl that we all girl-crush over and just wanted to be around. What's more, her artistic career is only just starting... She may have taken the scenic route to get to where she is today (a brief stop-off at Vogue House wasn't too bad, though), but she's very much HERE now. And she's bursting with talent; so muc...

Podding a cleaner (a good one), was on our list from day one with TWW, because it's a profession, which Chelsey herself says, often gets a bad rep. And yet, as we all know, good cleaners are like gold-dust; the results of which we all hold dear and value incredibly highly?! What's more, (good) cleaners across the UK are in fact earning a lot more money than many other (what would be perceived as)...

It's time to take things to the next level on This Woman's Work; which means making some videos... Which means asking women to be brave enough to not only tell their story, but to be filmed while they do... Which means having a film to show them as a test case (so they can see it and be reassured)... Which means getting someone to be filmed 'talking' in a first, test-case video. ... Which means TW...

Imagine landing your dream job - a role that's a big step up, with a lot of responsibility, but also with heaps of possibility for your future - only for 3-weeks later, your ex-partner and the co-parenting father of your young child, to tragically die suddenly; leaving you to forevermore play sole mum and dad, whilst simultaneously managing your son's grief, your grief, and whilst trying to hold d...

Emily has been on quite a journey, and not necessarily a straightforward one. However, it has brought her to where she is today, and it has set her on this latest career path - this mission - to help as many mums and dads as she can. Emily's passion and dedication to the job/role, and the topic in general, goes above and beyond nannying. She desperately wants to help fill the gap - a MAHOOSIVE WHO...

Helen has worked for some amazing (London and Midlands) architect firms and managed some amazing projects - both commercial and residential. She even went on to become a specialist in sustainability... sorry a 'Head of Sustainability' for a large corporate. All whilst being a mum of 2 and managing her own house-build project. Yep, Helen's bossed it! Helen's own house build was full eco/sustainabil...

Given Lisa's decision to become a chef was pretty last minute at the young age of 16, shocking her family considerably (she was going to be an architect before this!); she has still gone on to manage and curate her career brilliantly. Clearly very talented in the culinary arts, combined with an amazing work ethic, positive approach to working (and the ability to stand A LOT of misogyny from bosses...

In this first ever Break Room chat, Jo and Chops talk about feeling unsure about the role they now play in the working world - and indeed the corporate working world - given their age and the choice they made to take career breaks to 'support the family' and support their spouses careers. Where does their experience now fit, in comparison to others that haven't taken breaks; or others that are you...

Anna's story spans corporate life, various entrepreneurial roles, motherhood, and culminates in today, where she is a fitness instructor and studio owner, specialising in PowerPlate technology, in order to maximise output and maximise post-workout recovery. Anna is full of amazing advice regarding fitness, recovery and nutrition and she shares it willingly, because she just wants to help people in...

Natasha's career has been a constantly evolving journey, as she has fought back (again and again) against a pretty tough run of it. But rather than back-down or give-up, Natasha has turned everything she has been through and everything she has learned into something positive and unique - for herself and for others - and she's far from finished. Interesting times are ahead for this bad-ass healer....