TRAILER: Donna Air - Living Life in the Spotlight

Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Geeta Sidhu-Robb is the founder of W CORP - certification and a movement to help organisations become spaces where women (whose needs, especially biological, have been largely ignored) can thrive. She’s an entrepreneur, life coach and activist. Geeta is here to share her story, and tell you why we all need to create systemic change in the infrastructure of the workplace. If you’re a leader wanting your company to be more inclusive and accessible to women’s needs or are a female executive deciding which company will be invested in your success, then tune in. Timestamps: 08:08 - Not Fitting into a Corporate Role 16:43 - The Trauma of Single Motherhood 26:17 - The Dangers of Being Completely Dependent 29:02 - Information is Your Only Gateway to Freedom 32:00 - Spotting the Reg Flags Earlier 35:18 - Do You Have a Better Radar for Bullshit? 38:20 - How W Corp Got Started 48:08 - W Corp’s Goal 49:02 - The Infrastructure is a Broken Pipeline for Women 50:55 - Where Can Female Candidates Go to Work? 51:39 - The Womanist Movement 52:28 - Why Women’s Rights are Starting to Reverse 53:24 - Have You Had Any Backlash From Men About W Corp? 57:34 - What Needs to Happen so a Woman With Children Can Work? Geeta Sidhu-Robb: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetasidhu/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geetasidhurobb?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geetasidhurobb/?hl=en W Corp: https://www.wcorporation.org/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: Make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave an Apple Podcasts REVIEW

Join the waitlist: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Clara Batten is a TikTok comedienne, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”. She’s here to show you that it’s never too late to find your passion. If you’ve got a passion you’re not sure about pursuing and need a friendly nudge to go get it, are interested in acting and comedy, or just want to have a laugh, then tune in. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 02:40 - Starting a TikTok Account During the Pandemic 07:39 - Why Posting on Social Media is so Time Consuming 09:32 - More Followers More Problems 10:58 - Getting Noticed by Peter Andre, Jeremy Clarkson and Amanda Holden 14:47 - Taking Everything in Your Stride 16:53 - Turning 40 19:31 - Why Your 20s Aren’t the Best Years of Your Life 22:18 - The Endless Possibilities of Acting 28:44 - Stand Up Comedy 33:21 - Clara’s Bridget Jones Alter Ego 36:10 - Why Performing Live is Better than TV or Film 38:44 - Why a Lot of Actors Go Back to Doing Theatre 40:47 - The Creative Process 43:53 - Unexpected Challenges In Creating Content 46:16 - Using ChatGPT to Write Comedy Sketches 46:06 - Censoring Humour 49:04 - Posts She’s Regretted Posting 51:01 - Dealing With Haters 53:48 - Lip Syncing Trump and Taking the Piss Out of Boris Johnson 01:01:09 - Writing a Sitcom After giving up on her acting career and raising her kids, Clara Batten broke into the movie industry in her 40s. All thanks to social media. She started posting self-deprecating comedy sketches on her TikTok account during the pandemic, quickly garnering a huge following. She is co-writing a comedy series and recently acted in the Sky Original film A Christmas Number One. Clara Batten: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara_batten_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clara_batten_ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Donna Air is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She’s here to talk about living life in the spotlight. If you’re a Donna Air fan and want to know more about her life, career and business ventures, then tune in to this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Similarities Between Actors and Entrepreneurs 06:51 - Why Donna Wanted to Be an Actress 16:41 - Scrutiny as a Child Star 19:34 - Why We Should Protect Kids From Social Media 24:18 - Going With the Flow 25:30 - Stressing About Everything in Your 20s 28:58 - Figuring Out Her Taste for Business 50:42 - How Your Goals Change Drastically From Your 20s 58:35 - Not Worrying About What Other People Think 59:55 - Not Needing to be the Star of the Show 01:08:53 - Why the Old School Business Model Doesn’t Work Anymore 01:12:52 - Advice for Female Entrepreneurs 01:17:43 - Donna’s Dream Role 01:22:25 - Why Do Young Women Put So Much Pressure on Themselves? 01:23:09 - Competitiveness and Competition 01:26:48 - Asking for Help is a Strength Donna Air began her acting career on the CBBC show Byker Grove, when she was just 10 years old, later forming the band Byker Groove! At 15, she moved to London, continuing music with Crush. In 1997, she joined MTV UK and later presented The Big Breakfast. She left MTV in 2000 to focus on acting, appearing in TV dramas and films like The Mummy Returns. She also presented on Live from Studio Five. Donna participated in ITV's Splash! in 2013 and Dancing on Ice in 2017. Since 2020, she’s been starring in BBC One's The Split. Donna Air: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaair/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Donna Air is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She’s here to talk about living life in the spotlight. Check out the full episode on all podcast platforms and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMVEZzOPXj8 Donna Air: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaair/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com

Leave a written review: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anatomy-of-a-leader-with-maria-hvorostovsky/id1497319688 Hello, my fellow leaders! Season 7 is nearly here! I‘be been plotting, scheming, thinking. I’ve finally applied to British Podcast Awards and to be on Apple Podcasts New & Noteworthy. And I need your help! Can you leave rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts? The review will help enormously to be seen and ranked higher in the charts. Here is the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anatomy-of-a-leader-with-maria-hvorostovsky/id1497319688 If you need some help (because Apple doesn’t make it easy for you) DM me “Review” on LinkedIn or Instagram and I’ll send you a short video on how to do it. I can’t wait to share the new episodes with you. Thank you for all your support so far. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Rob 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?) Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

Loved 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. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Do 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/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Buy 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 this episode? Check out the full episode for more nuggets of wisdom from Marine about understanding and detoxing your visual diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi_wjhNNg6w&t=1556s Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Isabel 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/watch?v=bo0OdChooHw Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: 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 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.