We Are PoWEr Podcast

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Lydia Wong, Social Media Assistant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Dr Joanna Berry and their advice on mentoring. Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Joanna Berry , mentor extraordinaire and Associ...

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Simone Roche, CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Cherylee Houston MBE. My biggest takeaway from Cherylee is not to build a ramp because I'm in a wheelchair but other people...

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Philly Strahan, Operations and Partnerships Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Rina Sowler. " Rina's passion for getting girls into cricket shines through and it is amazing to...

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Alex Cousins , part of the Liverpool Power Circle, member of Northern Power Women Steering Board has chosen this episode featuring Afiya Amesu .  My top takeaway was Afiya's top tips on being a good ally. As a w...

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Aby Ndiaye, Northern Power Women Intern has chosen this episode featuring Barbara Bray MBE, she says: I really admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our ge...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire. Together Simone and Sam reflect on the last 5 years of the Northern Power Women Podcast and all they've achieved, and their plans for the future.   Listen to Learn:  How Simone's career journey led her to found Northern Power Women   Why Northern Power Women focuses on taking action...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Leyla Tindall , Managing Director at Robert Half Executive Search . Together with Simone, Leyla talks about her career in recruitment where she is helping people with their personal and career development, discusses what organisations should consider when attracting and retaining emerging talent and how organisations can be intentional with their actions.  Listen to Learn...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Monique Kufuor , Founder of BOBExpo, Senior Associate at Grasp International and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Monique talk about the importance of investing in ethnic minority small businesses and prioritising mental health.   Listen to Learn:  How to enjoy the 'now' and learn to celebrate your wins  Why Monique decided to set up...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Lindsay Garvey-Jones , National Retail Manger at Holiday Extras, Chairwoman for AWTE, gender and equality champion, Co-Founder of Travel Talks Menopause, Certified Life Coach and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Lindsay talk about the importance of using your power for good to destroy the "dark side".   Listen to Learn:  How Lindsay h...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Jones , North East Entrepreneur, Charity Worker & Volunteer, Founder of Kind Currency and Michelle Jones Weddings , and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Michelle talk about how we can all use kindness to create real change, in our local communities and across the world.  Listen to Learn:  How we can all pay kindness forward Why yo...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Faye Dyer , Managing Director of ACC Liverpool Group and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er , and Kerry Mulloy , Director of Events & Operations at ACC Liverpool Group . Together Simone, Faye and Kerry talk about how having a clear purpose brings alignment to your culture and allows your people to bring their best to their role.   Listen to Learn:  How to have th...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Hayley Bell , Innovation & Growth Consultant at Innovate UK EDGE , founder of Women Riders World Relay (the world's largest motorcycle relay performed entirely by women) and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Hayley talk about their shared passion for adventure, and how motorcycling has changed Hayley's life for the better.   Liste...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Rebecca Hirst, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for EY UK , TEDx speaker and Founder of Glorious Wellness , working with senior leaders on health and wellbeing. Together Simone and Rebecca talk about using nutrition to meet your body's needs, and how practice can help you find and use your voice.  Listen to Learn:  How to get over your fear of interjectin...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Penny Trayner , award winning paediatric clinical neuropsychologist, honorary lecturer in clinical health and psychology, creator of Goal Manager® , DJ and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er . Together Simone and Penny talk about Penny's background as a neuropsychologist, and how these skills and experiences have enabled her to develop her side-hustles.    L...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Ravinder Shawe , Senior Legal Counsel for Siemens in Manchester, and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er . Together Simone and Ravinder talk about the role models that have empowered them throughout their lives and the power of harnessing a growth mindset.   Listen to Learn:  Why asking for advice is more valuable than asking for feedback   How to let your fearlessnes...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Linzi Boyd , Founder of One Earth , best-selling author, global speaker and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er . Together Simone and Linzi discuss why purpose and brand are such vital tools for entrepreneurs.   Listen to Learn:  - Why it's so important to remember who you are and where you're going throughout your business journey   - How to harness the pow...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Rachel Lee , who has joined the NPW Future List of 2022 and is the co-founder of Teleport London , which is a virtual reality travel company. Like the name suggests, the company literally teleports people to different locations around the world. Together Simone and Rachel share their top tips and advice for anyone who is starting their own business.   Listen to Learn:  Wh...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Barry, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Director of Product and Development at global cyber security expert NCC Group . Together they discuss the different definitions of success and progress, and how to see the value in a zigzagging career path.  Listen to Learn: - Why tech is such an all-encompassing career opportunity - How to identify your...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Ann Cairns, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Executive Vice-Chair at Mastercard , global chair of the 30% Club and the chair of the Financial Alliance for Women . Together they discuss how we can accelerate the talent pipeline for young women in the financial industry.  Listen to Learn:  -Why we need to pay attention when it comes to eliminating bias ...

In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY . Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good. Listen to hear from:   Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath   Person with Purpose Winner: Alison...

  On the day of the Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY!   Simone Roche MBE chats to Helen Tonks, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Managing Director of Hydraulics Online Ltd and InspiresMe Consulting Ltd . Together they discuss the importance of supporting the next generation and approaching leadership with authenticity.   Listen to Learn:  Why it’s alright not to...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Barbara Bray MBE, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing nutrition. Together they discuss the importance of visibility when it comes to breaking barriers and building relationships.   Listen to Learn  -Why the future is in the hands of those who show up   -How celebrating your own achievements encourages others to do the same  ...

Simone Roche MBE chats to the Northern Power Women team, as they take a moment to celebrate each other and their achievements ahead of International Women's Day 2022. Together they answer the questions:    -Who is your Super Person?   -What are you most proud of?   Listen to hear from:  Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton , Olivia Catlow , & Lydia Wong   Partnerships & Operations...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Kellie Rixon MBE FIH , Founder of Rixon Associates and Chair of the Institute of Hospitality. Together they discuss what you can do to change the cards you’ve been dealt, by harnessing the PoWEr of Kellie’s mantra: ‘What happens next?’   Listen to Learn  Why you should always be open to new lessons and challenges  How to realise the you’ve already got what it takes to suc...

Simone Roche MBE chats to Anu Kaura, Head of Legal of Malhotra Group PLC. Together they discuss embracing change in our work-life since the pandemic and how employers can retain their staff within (in other words) The Great Realisation.   Listen to Learn  The benefits of mentoring   How we can help build forward better   Why we need to embrace change and the opportunities that come along with it ...