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Ambitious Women's Guide

by Project by Innovative Artist Clare Newton

Hello & Welcome to our hub celebrating the remarkable contributions of women worldwide! We share inspiring stories, insightful podcasts, and engaging conversations that highlight the unique strengths women bring to the forefront. Our mission is to empower women to reach their full potential and help organisations understand the benefits of gender diverse teams. Explore valuable resources, connect with thought leaders, and find tools for personal and professional growth. Join us in inspiring change and championing women's power!

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Episodes

  1. Art as Activism: Victoria Gugenheim on Empowering Through Expression

    Introducing Victoria Gugenheim – World of Body Painting and Human Rights Campaigner 🌟 Part of the award-winning Women Change Makers Exhibition 🏆 Recipient of the GlobalWIIN Special Recognition Award 2024 In this compelling episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we engagewith Victoria...

  2. Dame Fiona Woolf – Breaking Barriers in the City

    Dame Fiona Woolf proved that even the oldest traditions can be transformed. In this episode of The Ambitious Women Guide, we meet Dame Fiona Woolf, DBE, DL—only the second woman in over 800 years to serve as Lord Mayor of London (2013–2014). A highly respected lawyer and the first female partner…

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  3. Mining Equality: Barbara Dischinger's Quest for Inclusivity in the Extractive Industry

    Featuring Barbara Dischinger – Founder ofInternational Women in Mining (IWiM) In this empowering episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we speak with Barbara Dischinger, a trailblazer in promoting gender diversity within the mining sector. Barbara founded Women in Mining UK in 2006 and...

  4. Injecting Hope: Professor Chloe Orkin MBE on Revolutionising HIV Therapy

    Professor Chloe Orkin MBE – HIV Specialist and Medical Activist In this enlightening episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we speak with Professor Chloe Orkin MBE, a leading figure in HIV medicine and a passionate advocate for health equity. As a Professor of HIV Medicine at Queen Mary...

  5. Eleanor Mills – Redefining Midlife with the Queenager Movement

    Eleanor Mills - discusses where wisdom blooms and life begins In this episode of The Ambitious Women Guide, we explore the work of Eleanor Mills, a seasoned journalist and former editorial director of The Sunday Times. After her own midlife career transition, Mills founded Noon.org.uk, an online...

  6. Train Hard, Fight Easy – Resilience Lessons from RAF Squadron Leader Sarah Furness

    Sarah delves into the parallels between the battlefield and the boardroom In this compelling episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we sit down with Sarah Furness—​former RAF Squadron Leader, combat helicopter pilot, and founder of Well Be It—to explore how military-grade mental resilience…

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  7. Sparkle, Strategy & Smashing the Ceiling with Nishma Patel Robb President of WACL

    Nishma Robb: A Trailblazer in Gender Equality In the world of advertising, In this electrifying episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we sit down with Nishma Patel Robb, the 101st President of WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership) and Founder of The Glittersphere. A former...

  8. Transforming Engineering for Women Pioneers: A Journey with Prof Dawn Bonfield MBE

    Championing diversity in Engineering In a world where engineering is often viewed through a male-dominated lens, Prof Dawn Bonfield MBE FREng, stands out as a trailblazer. A graduate of King's College, London, and a seasoned engineer, she has made remarkable strides in her field while also...

  9. 🎧 Rebalancing Hormones, Reclaiming Power with Tina Backhouse

    In this powerful episode of the Ambitious Womens Guide podcast, we meet Tina Backhouse, General Manager of Theramex UK & Ireland, and a tireless advocate for women navigating the often-overlooked challenges of hormonal health of menopause. With over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina’s...

  10. Jude Kelly CBE: Building a World Where Women Thrive

    Jude Kelly CBE – Founder of the WOW FoundationIn this uplifting episode, we dive into the visionary world of Jude Kelly CBE, founder of the Women of the World (WOW) Festival. Renowned as a trailblazer in the arts and a champion for gender equality, Jude shares her incredible journey of empowering...

  11. Women Entrepreneurs: Working Differences

    Women Entrepreneurs: Working Differences withMargaret Heffernan Welcome to Women in the Work Place Mini Series, where we uncover the hidden truths behind women-led businesses and the remarkable impact they have on the economy. Margaret Heffernan — author, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for...

  12. Happy Work Space is more profitable

    🎙️ Welcome to the Final Episode Happy Work Space with Sue Higgs 🎙️ Hello, I’m Sue Higgs, and welcome to the final episode of this podcast series. Over the past few episodes, we’ve tackled the joys, the challenges, and the realities of working in the creative industries. And today, we’re ending…

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  13. The Truth About Women’s Equality

    The Truth About Women’s Equality: Bridging the Gender Divide with Margaret Heffernan This is the first episode in a three-part series with Margaret Heffernan, exploring the intricate connections between gender dynamics and workplace equality. Across the series, we’ll dive into the critical...

  14. Understanding Bad Behaviour in the Office

    🎙️ Welcome to Episode Five Understanding Bad Behaviour in the office Environment with Sue Higgs 🎙️ Hello, I’m Sue Higgs, an Executive Creative Director, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s both deeply personal and universally relevant—bad behaviour in the workplace. After...

  15. Females in the Work Place By Sue Higgs

    Welcome to Podcast Four with Sue Higgs Hello, and welcome back to episode 4 in the Female Work Place Mini series. I'm Sue Higgs, an Executive Creative Director, and today we're diving into an important and deeply personal topic—what it means to be a woman in the workplace, particularly in the...

  16. Soft and Hard Industries – Which Suits You?

    Episode 3 in the Female Workforce series by Sue Higgs Hello there, so please you've found our channel, welcome to this mini-series which exploresWomen in the Creative Workplace. In today’s third episode, Sue Higgs explains the differences between ‘Soft’ and ‘Hard’ Industries and, more…

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  17. The Future United? with Madelyn Freeman

    🎙️ Welcome to Episode Number 6 Feminine Minds, This weeks episode The Future United with Madelyn Freeman. Listeners embark on an exhilarating journey into the depths of human consciousness and the future of global unity. In today's episode, the host tackles a profound question: Can humanity…

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  18. Caroline Haslett Inspirational Leader

    Episode 6: Dame Caroline Haslett The daughter of a Sussex railway worker, Caroline Haslett had a narrow upbringing and little formal education. But a combination of natural intelligence, iron will and diplomatic charm – along with good fortune – led her to become, through the magic of…

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  19. Margaret Partridge Lighting the Way

    Episode 5: Margaret Partridge Author Henrietta Heald reads: Margaret Partridge loved everything about engineering and devoted her entire professional life to its practice – and to encouraging and training young women engineers. In 1919 she founded her own electrical consulting business in Devon,...

  20. Economics of Women's Health

    Christina Ioannidiswelcomes you to the "Women’s Health at Work" Mini Series In today’s fast-paced world, working women oftenjuggle countless responsibilities, and it’s easy for their health and well-being to take a back seat—but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m Christina Ioannidis, CEO of...

  21. Female Intuition

    Dr Judith Orloff and Madelyn Freeman discuss the intricacies of Female Intuition. The Power of Intuition with Dr. Orloff In this episode, Madelyn Freeman sits down with the renowned Dr. Orloff, a leading intuitive healer, to delve into the fascinating world of female intuition. Dr. Orloff’s…

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  22. Laura Annie Willson Business Women

    Episode 4: Laura Annie Willson Born in 1877 in Halifax, west Yorkshire, Laura Annie Willson grew up in poverty and started work at the age of ten, as a ‘half-timer’ in a local mill. Twice imprisoned for her political activities, she later became co-director of a highly successful engineering...

  23. Lady Rhondda Feminist Campaigner

    Episode 3: Margaret Haig Thomas, Viscountess Rhondda Author Henrietta Heald Reads; Ardent suffragette and survivor of the Lusitania disaster, Margaret Haig Thomas inherited a viscountcy on the death of her father, the Liberal politician D. A. Thomas, Viscount Rhondda of Llanwern, but was...

  24. Corporate Culture with Sue Higgs

    Episode 2: Corporate culture, employee engagement, workplace happiness in the creative industries Join us for an insightful episode featuring Sue Higgs, an executive creative director with over 30 years of experience in the advertising industry. In this episode, Sue delves into the complexities…

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  25. Rachel Parsons Pioneering Engineer

    Episode 2: Rachel Parsons Born in 1885, Rachel Parsons was a woman of ‘firsts’, breaking the boundaries of Edwardian convention. Scientific and technological genius ran in her family, and in 1910 she became the first woman to study engineering at Cambridge University. Her pioneering career...

  26. Exploring the Essence: Mankind, Womenkind, and Humankind

    🌍 Welcome to Episode 5 of the Madelyn Freeman Podcast: "Mankind, Womenkind and Humankind" 🌍 Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey through time and thought, diving deep into the fascinating interplay between gender, power, and the evolution of humanity! In this captivating episode…

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  27. A fascinating journey into Self-Knowledge & Reality Mapping

    Self Knowledge and Reality Mapping 🎙️ Welcome to *Feminine Minds*, where we delve deep into the intricate tapestry of our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This is Episode 4, and today, Madelyn Freeman is taking a fascinating journey into the realm of self-knowledge—the work that empowers us…

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  28. Making Headlines with Liz Perkins

    Welcome to Ambitious Women’s Guide, where we delve into the inspiring stories of remarkable individuals shaping the world of today. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Liz Perkins, the Night News Editor at the Daily Express, whose journey is as dynamic as the news she curates. From her...

  29. Magnificent Women: Trailblazers in Industry and Politics

    Episode 1: After the War Introducing the extraordinary individuals who came together in Britain after the Great War with a mission to transform the lives of working women. In 1919 they set up the world’s first professional organisation to fight for equal employment rights: the Women’s Engineering...

  30. Unlocking Feminine Minds: The Psychological Challenge

    🎙️ **Unlocking the Feminine Mind: Episode 3 - The Psychological Challenge** 🌟 Join us for an exhilarating dive into the depths of the feminine psyche in our third episode! Discover how the intelligence woven into our feminine essence might just hold the key to evolutionary advantages that…

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  31. Feminine Minds; The Divided Brain

    Unlocking the Female Mind: Insights from Madelyn Freeman on the Divided Brain 🎧✨ 🎙️ Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of female thinking with our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Madelyn Freeman, a pioneering researcher in psychology! 🌟 Join us as we explore the...

  32. Understanding different types of behaviour in workplace

    🎙️ Sue Higgs talks about different Behaviours Types and Unlocking Office Dynamics 🎙️ Get ready for an electrifying episode as we welcome the phenomenal Sue Higgs, Executive Creative Director at Dentsu Creative UK! With over 30 years of experience in the advertising world, Sue is not just a...

  33. Helen Pankhurst: Shaping the Future with Deeds, Not Words

    Helen Pankhurst stands at the forefront of the ongoing fight for gender equality, carrying forward a legacy that changed history. In 2018, she founded the Centenary Action Group, bringing together over 100 activists, politicians, and women’s rights organisations. This coalition was created not…

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  34. Nishma Gosrani OBE ; Championing Diversity, Transforming Financial Services

    Nishma Gosrani OBE a Partner at Bain & Company, has driven human capital transformation and championed diversity and inclusion. Her work on gender pay gap reporting influenced changes in the Equality Act, earning her an OBE in 2020. The recent "Sexism in the City" report presented to the...

  35. Captain Gemma Morgan: Trailblazer & First Woman Awarded the Carmen Sword

    Captain Gemma Morgan is a trailblazing former British Army officer who served from 1996 to 2002, including a notable deployment in Kosovo. She was the first woman to receive the Carmen Sword for outstanding young officers in the Royal Logistic Corps. Despite facing significant challenges…

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  36. Emma Porter: Pioneering Gender Equality in Rail & Construction

    🚀 Emma Porter: Building a More Inclusive & Sustainable Future 🎧 Emma Porter is on a mission to create a more diverse,inclusive, and sustainable workforce in the male-dominated construction industry. Managing Director of Story Contracting’s ConstructionDivision and Plant, Emma actively works to...

  37. Jules King: Champion of Fire Diversity

    Jules King QFSM: Esteemed Chair of Women in the Fire Service UK, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the fire service. Jules has dedicated over two decades to the cause, culminating in her recognition with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal in 2020 for...

  38. Alex Johnson; A blazing Recipient of the Queen's Fire Service Medal

    Alex Johnson QFSM: Pioneer in Fire Service Leadership and Diversity Alex Johnson QFSM has dedicated over 25 years of service to the fire community, starting with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service in 1992 before advancing to South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. Throughout her career, Alex has held...

  39. Dr. Bola Olabisi : Empowering Change & rewards Women’s Innovation

    Get ready to be inspired by the incredible Dr. Bola Olabisi FRSA, the powerhouse behind the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN)! 🎉 As the Founder and CEO, she's on a mission to champion women inventors and innovators across the globe. With her vibrant leadership and unstoppable...

  40. Feminine Minds: Life, Business and Destiny

    Women Change Makers Project Series 1: Feminine Minds by Madelyn Freeman Episode 1: Life, Business and Destiny The Source of the Feminine Image: In the kingdoms and empires of the ancient world, we are told, very few women rose to power, but in the Near East, Asia and Europe the handful who did,...

  41. Prof Wendy Gadian ambassador for women in musical theatre

    Hey there! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Wendy Gadian, a musical powerhouse making waves in the theatre industry. In 2013, Wendy blazed a trail by establishing the Andrew Lloyd Webber Associate Musical Director post at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, nurturing aspiring…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hello & Welcome to our hub celebrating the remarkable contributions of women worldwide! We share inspiring stories, insightful podcasts, and engaging conversations that highlight the unique strengths women bring to the forefront. Our mission is to empower women to reach their full potential and help organisations understand the benefits of gender diverse teams. Explore valuable resources, connect with thought leaders, and find tools for personal and professional growth. Join us in inspiring change and championing women's power!

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Project by Innovative Artist Clare Newton

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