Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Welcome to Anatomy of a Leader - a video podcast that shows you there are many faces of leadership, that perfection doesn’t and shouldn’t exist and that making mistakes (or taking detours) can often lead to deep insights about your superpowers.
My name is Maria Hvorostovsky. I’m a headhunter and Founder of HVO Search. I help ambitious leaders hire the most hard to find, high potential C-Suite talent.
Each week let me take you on a journey to discover what leadership really
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Money, Masculinity and More, Rob Moore - host of the Disruptors podcast
April 23, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBRob Moore, a multi-millionaire, property developer, and the host of the Disruptors podcast. He's known for his unfiltered opinions and controversial takes, and in this episode, we dive into them. We discuss: Money mindset Interviewing Andrew Tate His views on Feminism, Masculinity and Misogyny If you want to see an intense discussion on the topics mentioned, then tune in. If you have some thoughts yourself, I want to hear them too. (Are people like Rob dangerous - or just delusional?) M...
#98 How to Make Work WORK for Women with Monique Hodgson
April 16, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBLoved this episode? Check out the full episode for more insights on motherhood, women in the workplace, and building a supportive sisterhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irGQvutqGbA Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a networking platform which aims to build a community of mothers, where women can network and celebrate each others’ successes. If you’re a working woman or mother - or even a man - who is eager to be a cheerleader for women, then this episode is for you. Ma...
#97 Leaders are Born - Be the CEO That Stands the Test of Time w/ Philip Mountford
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBDo you want to know what it takes to be a successful CEO? Philip Mountford is a Chairman, NED, and former CEO, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemöller, Moss Bros and Versace. If you want to know what you need to do to get that CEO role, or want to become a better CEO, then watch this episode. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more do’s and don'ts of CEOhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF2XvLltx6g Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
#96 The Visual Detox with Marine Tanguy, Founder of MTArt Agency
April 02, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBBuy the book - https://amzn.to/4aoHd98 - The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You Marine Tanguy is the CEO and founder of MTArt Agency - a talent agency in the art sector dedicated to democratising the art world. She’s also the author of a book, “The Visual Detox” where she explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. If you want to know more about the impact of constant visuals and how to responsibly consume them, then this episode is for you. Loved...
#95 The Future of Work with Isabel Berwick, Host of Working It Podcast
March 26, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBIsabel Berwick is the host of the Financial Times Working It podcast and author of its namesake newsletter. She’s also written an upcoming book about thriving in the workplace called The Future-Proof Career. If you want to hear Isabel’s insights on the ever-evolving workplace culture and how to navigate it, then tune in. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more great advice about understanding workplace cultures and navigating post-pandemic careers: https://www.youtube.com/w...
#94 Take Control of Your Career With LEADERSHIP COACH Heather Elkington
March 19, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBLoved this special? Check out the full episode for more great advice about management and leadership: • How to Lead as a Young Manager; LEADE... Heather Elkington is leadership coach, author and social media star helping new managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re looking for some excellent leadership tips, career advice, or need some inspiration, then tune in. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: / mariahvo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwit... TikTok: / ma...
#93 Become a Confident New manager With Leadership Coach Louise Howells
March 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBNew Manager course - https://www.newmanagercourse.com Louise Howells is a leadership coach and entrepreneur, having co-founded Riot and Rebel and Leadership with Louise. She’s here to help new managers become confident and successful leaders. If you’re a new manager trembling in your boots because you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, then this episode is a must-watch! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 05:41 - Should You Have to Manage People if You Get Promoted? 09:49 - What Big Mist...
#92 Is Money the Root of All Happiness? The Dark Side of the 9 to 5 w/ Aaron Knightley
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBAaron Knightley is an investor, TikToker and business owner having founded the Breakout Programme and Peak Performance Events. He is here to show you how to escape the 9 to 5. If you hate your 9 to 5 job, want to become financially literate, or think that chronic entrepreneurship is your calling, then you’ve got to watch this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:15 - Quitting the 9 to 5 04:15 - The Early Days of Entrepreneurship 14:38 - What it Means Not to Have Money 15:30 - Instillin...
#91 Life After Being a Successful CEO w/ Beatrice Lafon, Former CEO of Claire’s
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBBeatrice Lafon is a top retail troubleshooter, having been CEO of Claire’s Accessories, NED of SuperDry, a board member of Pizza Express and many more powerful retail brands. She is here to tell you about the life and sacrifices of a successful CEO and how to become one. Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or even an aspiring one, and are interested in gaining insights into the world of retail, the hard choices you make as a CEO and how to live with them, or just want to reflect on your own lead...
From Beauty Brand Expert to Founding Her Own Fragrance Brand - Michelle Feeney, Floral Street #90
February 20, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Michelle Feeney knows what it takes to build a cult beauty brand. She launched Creme de la Mer, led MAC to become the world’s biggest make-up brand and was the CEO of St Tropez. She took time off in her 50s only to launch a brand new fragrance brand - Floral Street. If you’ve dominate...
#89 How to GROW Your Podcast With Fountain - The GAME-CHANGING Podcast Platform w/ Nick Malster
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Nick Malster, co-founder of Fountain App is here to share tips on effective podcast strategies, and his vision to create an innovative podcast platform for fellow podcast evangelists. If you’re a die-hard podcast fan, or are a podcaster yourself and want some insights on how to make yo...
#88 From Area Sales Manager to AVON CEO: How to Carve Your Own Path to CEO with Angela Cretu
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, is here to talk about how to become a leader on your own terms, from her experiences in her 25-year career at Avon. If you’re a reluctant leader feeling like you don’t fit the mould, and need some inspiration, then you’ve got to watch this episode!...
#87 Charity: Water: Building a Business that Makes a Difference With Hannah Bellamy
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Hannah Bellamy, the Managing Director of charity: water, is here to talk about her mission for everyone to have clean, safe water to drink, as well as what it takes to run the business side of a charity. If you want to make a difference in the world, but don’t know how to help, or want...
#86 How to be the Parent that RAISES Future Leaders w/ Educational Psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Dr. Patricia Britto, an Educational Psychologist, is here to talk about how to develop emotional intelligence and how to raise future leaders. If you’re keen to find out how you can raise your kids to be empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent adults, or are looking for som...
#85 How to Lead as a Young Manager; LEADERSHIP Coach Heather Elkington’s Step by Step Guide
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBCheck out this course https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Are you a young manager leading a team of people who are all older than you? This week, I sat down with Heather Elkington, a leadership coach, author and social media star helping new managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re feeling a lack of confidence in your management r...
#84 Messy Workplaces, Bad Bosses & Office Politics: Navigate the Workplace w/ Isabel Berwick Host of Working It Podcast
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHelp us grow - check out Fountain fountain.fm This week’s guest is Isabel Berwick, an expert in helping people navigate post-pandemic careers and understand workplace cultures, in order for them to thrive at work. The workplace has long been a site of drama - dealing with bad bosses, navigating office politics, salary negotiations, and the dreary 9-to-5 routine, not to mention sexist comments in the boardroom. But, as the workforce evolves with the entry of Gen Z, current workplace cultu...
#83 How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Boss - Kate Waterfall Hill
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBHappy New Year from all of us at Anatomy of a Leader! Are you wrapped in a warm blanket not ready for the world, considering quitting your job so you don’t have to face your toxic boss ever again? Before you make any rash decisions - I’ve put together a clip from one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023 with Kate Waterfall Hill - leadership coach and TikTok sensation with her Linda the toxic boss persona. In this clip I ask Kate: - How to spot a toxic boss - How to have a tough conve...
Bill Bailey Xmas Special 2023 - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year #82
December 26, 2023 08:02 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBBuy the book: https://amzn.to/3MCG8jT (Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness) Bill is witty, humble and full of wisdom. I felt very fortunate to have spent two hours getting to understand his mind. I’m sure you will love this conversation as much as I did. #billbailey #humour #christmas Timestamps: 02:40 - Bill growing up with many interests 05:36 - When did you discover you were funny? 09:30 - Being an outcast 11:34 - How do you measure success for yourself? 13:51 - What’s your...
#81 Pai Skincare: Building Success Slowly, Ethically, and On Your Own Terms | Sarah Brown
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBTo win the giveaway: fill in this survey - https://form.typeform.com/to/Tyq9H0gd - subscribe and follow the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Do skincare businesses need to be more deliberate and thoughtful? These days, the desire for flawless, untextured, dewy skin has brought in a wave of skincare products which supposedly help you achieve it. But are these businesses prioritising speed over substance? Today’s guest shows that doing something slowly and authentically - rathe...
#80 Ageless Ambition: Ageing, Menopause, and the Power of Self-Love | Sarah Curran | Just Hotter
December 12, 2023 11:32 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe’re not older, we’re just hotter. To win the giveaway - fill in this survey - https://form.typeform.com/to/Tyq9H0gd / subscribe and follow the show and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! I admit, I am in denial that I will ever be going through menopause (I’m sure many women are). I don’t want to think about yet another life change. I just had my kids. And maybe that’s the problem. As a society we are pretending that these issues don’t exist, resulting in a lack of representation and sy...
#79 AllSaints’ Early Meteoric Rise and why Stuart Trevor, its Creator, Sold it
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this short clip, I’m revisiting my conversation with Stuart Trevor, the founder of AllSaints. I ask Stuart what the early days of AllSaints were like, from the strategies he used to expand the store, to connecting with younger demographics, as well as why he decided to sell the business. If you’re a fan of the AllSaints brand and want to peek behind the scenes of an iconic British brand, are looking for insights into expanding your own brand, or are thinking about selling, then tune in!...
#78 Selling your Business? Why Aaron Chatterley Wouldn’t Sell to Private Equity Again | FeelUnique
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWhen you’re a founder, when is it the right time to sell your business? In this short clip, I speak to Aaron Chatterley, the co-founder of FeelUnique - the largest online retailer of beauty products in Europe - about his experience with exiting the business. He tells me about deciding to sell to Sephora, and whether it was the right decision to sell to private equity. Additionally, Aaron provides valuable advice for founders planning their own exit. If you’re a founder planning your exit,...
#77 From Dirty Secret to Global Phenomenon: The Rise of Pre-Loved Fashion | Antonia Johnstone | SOTT
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBPre-loved fashion used to be a shameful secret you didn’t want your friends to know about. Now, it’s a global business which is showing no signs of stopping. As the owner of a pre-loved marketplace business, how do you navigate the delicate balance between sustainability and profitability? If you’re interested in what it takes to run a pre-loved fashion business, then this episode might be just for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 04:31 - Antonia's Journey into Sustainabl...
#76 How to Raise Capital as a Female Founder: Advice from Serial Entrepreneur, Julia Elliott Brown
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAre you a female founder with an amazing business, but struggling to raise capital? Or are you an investor who is serious about investing in female founders? For all the incredible female founders out there seeking to secure investment, elevate your networking skills, and make your business shine, this episode is a must-watch! Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer and Introduction 01:13 - Why do Female Founders Receive Less in Venture Funding? 07:13 - How to Empower Yourself with Skills for Raising...
#75 What does it take to be a CEO: Phil Mountford on Hunkemoller, Versace, and Moss Bros
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBDo you dream of becoming a CEO, or want to be a better one? Well, if you don't enjoy the pressure, don't become a CEO, warns my guest, Philip Mountford. Phil is a CEO, Chairman, and NED, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemoller, Moss Bros and Versace. He fell into the fashion industry after a motorbike accident put a stop to his dreams of going to the Olympics - and soon enough, he discovered where his talents lay. Phil tells me about: 1. Rebranding Hunkemoller 2. Out-strateg...
#74 Gaby Hersham: Working from Home or the Office, How Huckletree is Redefining Flexible Working
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBExpectations of the office have changed. That typical dreary, depressing office block with uniform cubicles - who wants to go there? No one. So who’s out there, trying to change that? My guest is Gaby Hersham, the co-founder of Huckletree, a network of community-driven and design-led workspaces which aims to challenge the typical workspace model. She believes that a well-designed workspace can profoundly impact your work and mindset for the better. Gaby tells me about conceptualising Hu...
#73 Confronting a Multi-Millionaire on Loving Money, Andrew Tate & Toxic Masculinity Rob Moore
October 24, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhy are you obsessed with money? Do the rich have an obligation to right some wrongs? Is interviewing Andrew Tate commendable? And are you a misogynist if you don’t believe in the gender pay gap? These were the ‘small’ questions I asked Rob Moore, a property developer, multi-millionaire, money expert, and host of the Disruptors podcast. We dive into the topic of money - having it, not having it, and understanding it, as well as Rob’s opinions on whether the rich have an obligation to dist...
A call for peace, for hope, for togetherness. #72
October 17, 2023 09:56 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBMy prayers are with everyone affected. Here are links to charities that you can support: American Friends of Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) https://afmda.org/ Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALMEP) https://www.allmep.org/ CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) https://www.care.org/ Doctors without Borders https://rb.gy/2j26r Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ United Hatzalah https://israelrescue.org/ UNRWA https://www.unrwa.org/
A call for peace, for hope, for togetherness.
October 17, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBMy prayers are with everyone affected. Here are links to charities that you can support: American Friends of Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) https://afmda.org/ Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALMEP) https://www.allmep.org/ CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) https://www.care.org/ Doctors without Borders https://rb.gy/2j26r Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ United Hatzalah https://israelrescue.org/ UNRWA https://www.unrwa.org/
#71 Rollo Millership: The Heart & Hustle Behind Nourished Communities
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWhat does it take to build a thriving community-driven business? I speak with Rollo Millership, a visionary entrepreneur, community advocate, and the founder of Nourished Communities, a business committed to transforming ordinary local shopping into extraordinary community-led experiences. Rollo tells me about his mission to build strong communities around local producers, promote sustainable food systems, and make wholesome food accessible to all. We'll delve into Rollo’s thoughts on le...
Rollo Millership: The Heart & Hustle Behind Nourished Communities
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWhat does it take to build a thriving community-driven business? I speak with Rollo Millership, a visionary entrepreneur, community advocate, and the founder of Nourished Communities, a business committed to transforming ordinary local shopping into extraordinary community-led experiences. Rollo tells me about his mission to build strong communities around local producers, promote sustainable food systems, and make wholesome food accessible to all. We'll delve into Rollo’s thoughts on le...
#70 How to Navigate a Toxic Boss and How Not to Become One with Kate Waterfall Hill
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAre you struggling with a toxic boss? Or have you realised you might be one? Kate Waterfall Hill is a leadership coach and TikTok creator of Linda the toxic boss having started her career at a marketing agency, becoming an MD at the tender age of 29. Pivoting from working with ‘big fish’ companies such as Ford, Virgin, and Vodafone to becoming a coach helping leaders of SMEs become great leaders through an intuitive, personalised, and empathetic approach. We talk about how to spot and de...
#70 Perspectives on Feminism with Paola Diana
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBPaola Diana is an entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and women’s rights advocate. Her book - Saving the World: Women: The Twenty-First Factor for Change focuses on how misogyny still permeates our society. In this episode we talk about living in a sexist society, gender ideology and gender stereotypes, and the need for men to speak out against other men who perpetuate violence towards women. Paola is very outspoken and critical of the ‘woke’ movement and shared her views about gender affir...
#69 To Quit or To Grit? Should You Stay at or Leave Your Job? Enter the 5 Cs of Career Fulfilment
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBTake the quiz - https://stan.store/mariahvo Are you feeling trapped in your current job, but not quite ready to throw in the towel? In a world where quitting often bears a negative stigma, it's crucial to understand what you're persevering for. This week’s video will introduce you to the Five C’s quiz I’ve created for you - Clarity, Challenge, Control, Career Growth, Culture - which will help you to understand your professional motivations better. I hope this video will help you to get...
#68 Develop a Winning Mindset: Tips from Olympic Champion Grace Prendergast
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBHow can an Olympic champion’s mindset help you to succeed in your professional life? In this week’s episode, I speak to Grace Prendergast, a former sweep rower who boasts 15 national championships in the premier category, Olympic gold, five world championship titles, and won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the coxless pair. We talk about trial and error before specialising, and that dabbling in her teenage years helped Grace decide on a career path. The life of a professional athlete ...
Season 6 is coming...
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBCan't wait for you to watch Season 6 coming out next Tuesday! Follow me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com
Clara Dares to Dream: A Silent Movie That Speaks Volumes
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBAs the summer draws to a close, Clara jolts awake from a terrible dream realising she is stuck in her life. On a quest for a new beginning, and with the help of the AI narrator, will Clara find her voice? As we wrap up the summer holidays - here is a fun ‘silent movie’ inspired episode for you. For the best experience head over to YouTube to watch it with this link: https://youtu.be/lTi5LNL4Odg I’ll see you in September as we resume our regular show with some very exciting new guests! Fo...
#66 Clara Dares to Dream: A Silent Movie That Speaks Volumes
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBAs the summer draws to a close, Clara jolts awake from a terrible dream realising she is stuck in her life. On a quest for a new beginning, and with the help of the AI narrator, will Clara find her voice? As we wrap up the summer holidays - here is a fun ‘silent movie’ inspired episode for you. For the best experience head over to YouTube to watch it with this link: https://youtu.be/lTi5LNL4Odg I’ll see you in September as we resume our regular show with some very exciting new guests! Fo...
#65 Building a CEO mindset with Sarah Crook former CEO of Dundas, Christopher Kane & Stella McCartney
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBThis week I am revisiting my chat with Sarah Crook, a luxury brand builder and former CEO of Christopher Kane, Dundas, and Stella McCartney. In this mini episode Sarah talks about becoming a CEO to a creative founder for the first time, the need to achieve, and failure - particularly the fear of failure. Sarah tells me about the challenges she has faced as a CEO when building a dream team and the three words she would use to describe true leadership. If you are interested in what it tak...
#64 Bill Bailey - Behind the Comedy
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHave faced hardship in life? In this episode, I revisit my chat with Bill Bailey - a stand-up comedian, actor, skilled musician, Strictly Come Dancing Winner, and author having written several books, the most recent being Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness. Beyond his musical talent and humour, Bill talks about living hand to mouth, taking risks, and experiencing one of the biggest losses in his life. If you’re struggling with life’s uncertainties, grief, or feeling like life i...
#63 Breaking Free from Overthinking: Insights from Dr. Sam Bunting
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBThis week I am revisiting my chat with a renowned British dermatologist, YouTuber and entrepreneur - Dr Sam Bunting. With her extensive social media presence, her namesake YouTube channel and TV appearances, Dr Sam helps to debunk common skincare myths. She even created her own brand Dr Sam’s to make effective skincare accessible to all. In this clip Dr Sam talks about her competitive and hard-working personality, dealing with anxiety and how it impacted her success. If you're forever t...
#62 Art, AI and the Visual Diet: Interview with Marine Tanguy founder of MTArt Agency
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBHave you ever wondered how living in a visually overwhelming world impacts us? In this episode, I chat with Marine Tanguy, the founder of MTArt Agency, a leading talent agency dedicated to democratising the art world. We talk about: - Inequalities in the art sector and how to challenge them - The impact of visual consumption in today’s world - The world of AI - Nurturing imagination in children amidst technological distractions Marine’s passion for her work, her empathy-driven mindset,...
#61 Creating Your Own Role: Podcast Industry Leader Valentina Kaledina's Insights
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHave you ever thought about your ideal role and approached the company to create it for you? Well, that’s what Valentina Kaledina - Director of Business Development at Castbox did. Having had a career spanning journalism and headhunting, Valentina found her true passion in podcasting, and is now a prominent figure in the industry. She runs key markets for Castbox - a podcast platform which has revolutionised the way we discover new podcasts. Valentina and I share some similarities, bo...
#60 Building a Global Sisterhood of Empowered Mothers w/ Monique Hodgson founder of Mumble Forum
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBWhy is becoming a mother and, *gasp*, choosing to have a successful career so controversial? What is it about wanting to have both that people simply don’t get? And who is out there finding solutions? In this episode, I talk to someone who is out there trying to do just that. Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a global networking platform which aims to build a supportive community of sisterhood, where women can network and celebrate each other’s success, as well as redefine t...
#59 Save Your Mind, Body and Heart: Insights from Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHow does chronic stress affect the health of your heart? What does anger do to your arteries? These are the questions I asked Jonathan Fisher, MD, a Harvard-trained cardiologist with 20 years of clinical experience, who is in the process of writing his first book: “Just One Heart”. In this episode, we delve into the anatomy of society (capitalism, how we were raised as children, workplace culture) and its impact on our wellbeing, something Jonathan has seen first-hand. We talk about ho...
TRAILER for #59 Save Your Mind, Body and Heart: Insights from Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher
July 11, 2023 04:58 - 1 minute - 3.62 MBHow does chronic stress affect the health of your heart? What does anger do to your arteries? These are the questions I asked Jonathan Fisher, MD, a Harvard-trained cardiologist with 20 years of clinical experience, who is in the process of writing his first book: “Just One Heart”. In this episode, we delve into the anatomy of society (capitalism, how we were raised as children, workplace culture) and its impact on our wellbeing, something Jonathan has seen first-hand. We talk about ho...
#58 From Reality TV to Sustainable Fashion: Eliza Batten on Co-Founding The Cirkel
July 04, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEliza Batten – is not just the IT girl from E4's Made in Chelsea – but a force to be reckoned with. Making a transition from TV to entrepreneurship – Eliza co-founded The Cirkel - a hassle-free platform revolutionising the way we shop and sell quality, new-to-you fashion. Join us as we dive deep into Eliza Batten's journey, from reality TV fame to making an impact in the world of sustainable fashion. She spills the secrets of life behind the camera, reveals shocking statistics about fashio...
TRAILER for #58 From Reality TV to Sustainable Fashion: Eliza Batten on Co-Founding The Cirkel
July 04, 2023 04:58 - 1 minute - 3.64 MBEliza Batten – is not just the IT girl from E4's Made in Chelsea – but a force to be reckoned with. Making a transition from TV to entrepreneurship – Eliza co-founded The Cirkel - a hassle-free platform revolutionising the way we shop and sell quality, new-to-you fashion. Join us as we dive deep into Eliza Batten's journey, from reality TV fame to making an impact in the world of sustainable fashion. She spills the secrets of life behind the camera, reveals shocking statistics about fashio...
#57 Allsaints: How Stuart Trevor's Bold Idea Transformed British Fashion
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBDo you know how Allsaints came into being? Neither did I – that’s why I was so excited to speak with the iconic brand’s creator – Stuart Trevor. Growing up in a council estate in Dundee, Stuart couldn’t afford brand new clothes so he had to make do with hand-me-downs and vintage clothing. Inspired by David Bowie and Kate Bush, Stuart boldly experimented with audacious hairstyles and honed his craft in customising his school uniforms and aging threads, transforming his appearance into that ...