Tom Cruise stories, Wonder Women, Red carpets tales & finding your dream job - Ria hebden

Today I’m over the moon to have Ria Hebden with us: presenter, founder, producer and the powerhouse behind Wonder Women. Ria learned the machinery of TV in publicity (Disney, Fox, Channel 4) before becoming the calm, trusted face on Lorraine, All Around Britain and global stages like Cannes Lions and Davos. She’s a BAFTA voter, CEO of Wonder Women, runs Carpe Diem Media, and was named Media Champion of the Year for her work on retention and equality in TV.We talk about:Moving from behind‑the‑scenes influence to on‑screen trustWhy retention matters more than ticking diversity boxesPractical fixes for London‑centric, freelance TV cultureMotherhood, visibility, and the quiet work of building networksReal mentorship wins and how listeners can help right nowListen for honest stories, mentorship moments and practical takeaways for anyone wanting to build a longer, fairer career in media.Run it upppppp! Like, share and subscribe.Guest:Ria HebdenWonder Women — wonderwomentv.comInstagram: @riahebdenSubscribe:If you liked this, subscribe to WDYMT for more honest chats with creatives. Like, comment and share.Follow WDYMT:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wdymt_official/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whatdoesyourmumthink?_r=1&_t=ZT-94iK53fLAPFSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UQ1fAYGya2gOpUlyXSaPk⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTubeProduced by: What Does Your Mum Think