Prof. Sue Black talks about the power of resilience, overcoming adversity and using social media as a force for good.

Careering into Motherhood

English - February 18, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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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.