Episode 08: Career Unlocked - Molly Johnson-Jones

Episode description: In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex chats with Molly, Co-Founder of Flexa, to explore her journey from working on a farm during her childhood to creating a groundbreaking platform that redefines flexible working. Molly shares her unique experiences, including a rigorous gap year, her university life at Oxford and her career in investment banking, which ultimately led her to identify a significant gap in the market. Discover the motivation behind Flexa, the challenges Molly faced and how Flexa is changing the future of work for millions. Molly also discusses the impact of flexible working on diversity and inclusion, the importance of employee value propositions and her vision for the future of Flexa. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of work and fostering a more inclusive, flexible work environment.Key points discussed:Molly's early life and upbringing in London and SomersetHer transition from university to investment banking and the intense gap year experiencesThe inspiration and motivation behind starting FlexaThe challenges faced in the early stages of building Flexa, including the impact of the pandemicThe role of flexible working in enhancing diversity, equity and inclusionThe concept of employee value proposition and its significanceStrategies for companies to introduce flexible working arrangementsHow individuals can identify and negotiate flexible working optionsStaying informed about changes in the future of workFuture goals for Flexa and the broader vision for the future of workResources and links:Flexa: WebsiteConnect with Molly: LinkedInRecommended study: Nick Bloom’s research on remote and hybrid workArticles on flexible working: BBC Worklife, Harvard Business ReviewPlease stay up to date with us on Instagram and LinkedIn:Favourite Positions Podcast Instagram: Favourite Positions InstagramAlex Young on LinkedIn: Alex Young LinkedInAs always, please do reach out and let us know how you’re finding the series and feel free to send us any suggestions for topics you’d like us to explore in future episodes! Thank you for listening and supporting the platform, we're so grateful that you're here.Follow Favourite Positions on LinkedIn and Instagram, connect with Alex here.