From Wild Child to CEO: The Making of an Entrepreneur

The brilliant Gillian joins the We Are PoWEr Podcast - entrepreneur, risk-taker, and now PoWEr Lister 2025. From flatlining during childbirth to launching tech for social change, Gillian’s story is one of raw resilience, reinvention, and refusing to stay quiet.In this emotional and unfiltered episode, Gillian reflects on going from “wild” child, surviving wrongful arrest in front of her kids, and becoming the youngest-ever responsible individual in the care sector. She opens up about being driven by adrenaline, haunted by self-doubt, and guided by deep connection - with others, with herself, and with something much bigger.From crashing her dad’s Ford at 14 to building a charity-backed app launching in Dubai, Gillian is redefining what business and impact can look like - especially when poWEred by purpose and personal healing.In this episode:Why being “wild” was really early entrepreneurship in disguiseFacing arrest in front of her children and walking free with no chargesThe spiritual moment during childbirth that changed everythingLeaving hospitality for social care after a customer complained about cheeseBecoming the youngest Responsible Individual in the care sectorBuilding tech that changes lives and launching it globallyHealing from childhood pressure and embracing her self-worthHow connection became her greatest superpoWErTrigger warning: this episode contains discussions of traumatic medical experiences and arrest.Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫