In this episode Jane talks to Professor Sue Black about her experience as a single mother who fled domestic abuse and went to a women’s refuge with her three children at the age of 25.


Driven by the need to provide for her family by herself she began studying for a qualification.


Today she’s Professor of Maths at Durham University, a serial entrepreneur, Philanthropist and proud grandmother.


The important themes of overcoming adversity, resilience and helping others to succeed are all discussed in this episode.