Womanthology

Welcome to the ninety-third episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, we’re celebrating Women in Technology. Joining us is Roha Raheel, Cybersecurity Improvement Specialist at WPP and co-founder of Cyber Sisters — a community-led initiative for women in cyber. Roha shares her journey into the sector, the importance of visible role models, and how we can all play a part in building safer, more inclusive spaces where people from underrepresented backgrounds can thrive.Thank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll be back soon with our next podcast and written issue, where we feature epic women working in space. Until next time, take care!

Welcome to the ninety-second episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, we’re exploring the theme of the Diversity and Inclusion Backlash. Joining us is Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Skills, and Employment at the Institute of Directors. Alex shares insights from their recent survey of business leaders that explore the UK’s response to the scaling back of ED&I — following significant political shifts across the Atlantic. While many US organisations are reassessing or retreating from their diversity commitments, UK businesses appear to be standing firm. Alex talks us through the findings and what they mean for future-proofing inclusive business strategy.Find out more about the Institute of Directors.https://www.iod.com/https://www.linkedin.com/school/institute-of-directors/https://x.com/The_IoDhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteofDirectors/Thank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll be back soon with our next podcast and written issue, where we feature more epic women working in technology. Until next time, take care!

Welcome to the ninety-first episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, we’re exploring the theme of Learning Without Limits. Joining us is Dr Deborah Bullivant MBE, who is CEO and Founding Director of Grimm & Co, a literacy charity that inspires young people through immersive storytelling, helping them build confidence and unlock their potential. Deborah is an education leader focused on using creativity to support literacy and learning. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for her work with children and young people in Rotherham and also serves as His Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant for South Yorkshire.Support the incredible work of Grimm & Co.Find out more about Grimm & Cohttps://grimmandco.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/grimmandco/https://www.facebook.com/GrimmAndCo/https://x.com/GrimmAndCoThank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll be back soon with our next podcast and written issue, which explores the Diversity and Inclusion Backlash. Until next time, take care!

Welcome to the nintieth episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, we’re celebrating International Women's Day 2025. Joining us is Eilidh Sutherland, an RNLI volunteer crew member. Eilidh fits her work as a volunteer alongside running her own personal training business. She has supported the RNLI for most of her life and recently joined her local station as a crew member. She’ll be sharing her journey, as well as the challenges and rewards of being part of a life-saving team.Donate to the RNLI's life-saving workhttps://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donateFind out morehttps://rnli.org/https://www.instagram.com/rnli/https://www.facebook.com/rnli/https://x.com/RNLIhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rnliThank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll be back soon with our next podcast and written issue, featuring more incredible women making an impact. Until next time, take care!

Welcome to the eighty-ninth episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this, our Women in Energy and Sustainability episode, we’re exploring the crucial role of women in energy and sustainability. Joining us is Kayla Ente MBE, founder and chief executive of Brighton & Hove Energy Services Cooperative (BHESCO). Kayla has spent decades working to make renewable energy accessible for businesses and communities, while also tackling fuel poverty. She’ll be sharing her experiences developing innovative finance models, as well as explaining why a fair and community-driven energy transition is so important, and how BHESCO is helping people take control of their energy use.Thank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll be back soon with our International Women’s Day podcast and written issue, featuring more incredible women making an impact.

Welcome to the eighty-eighth episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this, our Women in Construction episode, we're joined by Emma Brass, PhD Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool. Emma takes us inside her groundbreaking work on using robotics to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry. She also dives into why the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is such a crucial celebration and gives us an exclusive preview of the session she’s preparing for the British Science Festival, set to take place in Liverpool this September.Thank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.We’ll return with our Women in Energy and Sustainability podcast and written issue, featuring more epic women.

Welcome to the eighty-seventh episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this, our Women in Construction episode, we're joined by Rose Rees MBE, Head of Engagement & Skills at Midland Metro Alliance. Rose shares her journey in the transport sector, her commitment to engaging with local communities, and how she’s working to support women and underrepresented groups within the construction and transport sectors. We’ll hear about her influential career, her dedication to skills development, and how she’s driving positive change in the workforce and beyond.As this is the last podcast of 2024, we’d like to wish all of our listeners a very happy holiday season. We’ll be back with more stories and conversations when the podcast returns in 2025.Take care, and we'll be back with you in the new year!

Welcome to the eighty-sixth episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this, our Women in Medicine and Health episode, Dr Marlize De Vivo, CEO and Co-founder of The Active Pregnancy Foundation, joins us to discuss her journey from qualifying as a biokineticist in South Africa to establishing The Active Pregnancy Foundation in the UK. She highlights her research into women’s physical activity during pregnancy and her work with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, focusing on improving maternal health outcomes through physical activity, particularly for women with complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.Join us in the next episode and written issue where we meet epic Women in Construction.

Welcome to the eighty-fifth episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, in celebration of Black History Month, Dr Ashiedu Joel, Founder and Director at Ashioma Consults, joins us to discuss her work on culture change and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She shares her career journey, passion for leadership, and the role of inclusive recruitment in shaping better workplaces.Thank you for listening and remember, if you want to support what we do, please share the link for the show on social media, follow the podcast and leave a review in your podcast app.Join us in the next episode and written issue where we focus on Women in Medicine and Health.

Welcome to the eighty-third episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas, and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, in celebration of International Day of the Girl, Denise Wilson OBE, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Girlguiding, and Sally Kettle, Deputy Chief Guide, discuss their voluntary roles within the organisation and the impact of Girlguiding in shaping girls' lives.At Girlguiding, Denise, who previously served in roles including CEO of the FTSE Women Leaders Review, engages in strategic planning and governance. Alongside Sally, a professional adventurer turned motivational speaker who encourages girls through adventure, she collaborates with the rest of the organisation to ensure the voices of members and volunteers are central to its direction.You can listen to Denise's previous Womanthology podcast here.You can find out about the documentary film mentioned by Fiona, Losing Sight of Shore, here.To find out more about Girlguiding, please visit:https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/Girls' Attitudes Survey: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/girls-making-change/girls-attitudes-survey/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlguidingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlguidingX: https://twitter.com/GirlguidingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girlguidingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/girlguidingukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlguidingJoin us for the next podcast episode and written issue where we celebrate Black History Month.