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The PoWEr of Saying Yes: Michelle Ackerley on Confidence, Career & Preparation

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Inside Manchester’s 11 Million Pound Library Transformation

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Inside a Police Investigation with DCI Cath Cummings

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Natasha Jonas MBE: Boxing, Motherhood and Community Impact

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How A Royal Navy Educator Built A Life Of Service

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Let's Be Blunt: Making Kitchens Safer and Communities Stronger

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Pop With A Purpose: How Natasha Hamilton Built a Record Label That Cares

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Behind The LNER Uniform: Kindness, Culture And Inclusion On The Railway

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Breaking Barriers in Construction, Mentoring and Early Talent

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Inside the Northern PoWEr Women Awards with Host Nina Hossain

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A License to Thrive: A Founder’s Story of Mental Health & Human-First Leadership

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How ADHD, Loss And Empathy Forged A Purpose-Driven Leader

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AI Efficiency, Advocacy and Taking Action

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Rebuilding Connection in the Community Through Vivify

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How A Software Engineer Turned Adversity Into Impact

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How Preparation, Values, And Humor Built A 40-Year Career

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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Figen Murray OBE on Creating Martyn’s Law

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What Is the Second Brain?

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Ethical AI, Burnout, and the Resilience Every Entrepreneur Needs

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End of Year Special with Dr Penny Trayner (aka DJ Penny PoWEr)

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Career Lessons from Travelling the World

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The Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Nuclear Careers

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What It Really Takes to Get Into Sports Broadcasting

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Building the Space Female Leaders Deserve

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Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action

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Tech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People

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LGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really Means

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Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at Work

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The Power of Showing Up with Sophie Milliken MBE

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How Ngozi Weller & Wayne Bennett Are Changing Manchester Forever

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How Emma Green’s Curiosity Built a Career She Never Planned

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Why Your Accent Should Never Limit Your Dreams - Holly Ellis Explains

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From Bradford Roots to Global Recognition: Saeeda Ahmed’s Story

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"If It’s Difficult, It’s Worth Doing" - Nazir Afzal OBE

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Catherine Millan: ADHD, Young Carer, and Becoming an Award-Winning CEO

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From Abuse to OBE: Alison Lowe’s Story of Resilience and Power

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Why Inclusivity Matters More Than Ever in Hiring

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Creating Trusted Spaces and Driving Change at ASDA

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From History Degree to Cybersecurity at One of the Biggest Football Clubs in the World

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From Wild Child to CEO: The Making of an Entrepreneur

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The PoWEr of Persistence: How Siwan Reclaimed Her Story

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From Coronation Street to the King’s Coronation

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"I Am Still Learning About Being An Entrepreneur" - James Carss

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Not Every Table Feeds You: What Leadership Has Taught Steph Edusei

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“Growing Up Adopted Is Like Being the Cocoon in the Nest” - Juliet Sanders

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Shattering Glass Ceilings: The First Female Red Arrows Pilot

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Finding Your Voice: Women Leaders at Royal London

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Creating an Environment of Curiosity: Inside Bank of America’s Culture of Growth & Mentorship

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More Than a Stage: Theatre, Healing & Community at Shakespeare North

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The PoWEr of Being Nominated: Ann Stonehouse on Visibility & Voice

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"Surround yourself with people who are better than you" Nicola Gleave

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"The time of unity with Ukrainian and British people" How Marianna Is Helping Displaced Ukrainians

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"You don't need to know everything, and that's okay because neither does anyone else."

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This Is What No One Tells You About Being An Entrepreneur

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Jo Milne’s Fight to Change the Future of Usher Syndrome

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From Tragedy to Triumph: How Loud Speaker Is Helping Thousands of Young People To Speak Up

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The Truth Behind The Apprentice: Would She Give Lord Sugar a Seat at the Table?

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Driving Change: Bentley's Vision for a Sustainable Future

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From Intern to Leader: Tarifa Simpson The Hidden Truth About Career Growth

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Dr. Penny Trayner: The Unexpected Link Between DJing and Brain Rehabilitation

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The 2025 NPWAwards Debrief

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Navigating Leadership with Empathy: Joe Dent’s Journey to Transforming Corporate Culture at Princes

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2025 Northern PoWEr Women Awards Special with Bank of America and Barclays

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Empowering Young Minds: Natalie Reeves-Billing’s Journey in Education & Innovation

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No One’s Coming to Save Us: Cat Wildman’s Mission for Diversity

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Wigs, Wins & Resilience: Nicola Wood’s Bold Business Battle

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Building a Career in International Trade and Business: Paul Kallee-Grover MBE's Inspiring Story

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Building a Business and Balancing Life with Ruth Hartnoll

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How Simone Roche MBE Became the CEO Behind Europe’s Largest Gender Equality Celebration

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Unlocking the Power of Positivity: Ammar Mirza CBE Journey to Transform Communities

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How Kim McGuinness is Changing The North East, Her Inspiring Story Revealed

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How to Embrace Your Worth, Let Go of Perfection, and Rise into 2025

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From Aerospace to Entrepreneurship with Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee

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Finding Peace in the Chaos: Ngunan Adamu's Story

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The Journey of Dance Syndrome: How Dance Can Unite People from All Walks of Life

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Transforming Trauma into Empowerment: Insights from a Podcast Host and Author on Empowering Change

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Why Prioritising Mental Health and Inclusivity is Key to Workplace Success with Eloise Lenacross

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Inspiring Inclusivity and Advocacy with Dr. Deborah Lawson

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Aligning Passion and Purpose with Raina Heverin

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Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Innovation with Kelly Whitfield

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Empowering Women and Transforming Leadership with Stevie Mclaren

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Claire O'Connor's Journey of Resilience and Dance Innovation

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Empowering Creativity and Careers with Jade Parkinson-Hill

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Resilience and Representation in Women's Sports with Jamie Mittelman

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Empowerment Through Pageantry and Entrepreneurship with Jessica Page

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Mindset, Mentorship and Unlocking Bravery with Sophie Storm Roberts

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Transforming Healthcare Through Inclusive Innovation with Joanne Henry

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Creating Confident Role Models in STEM with Alex Knight

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Squiggly Paths and Happy Accidents with Iwona Szmidt and Michael Howard

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Empowering Entrepreneurs through Mentorship and Community with Julie Baker

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Making Small Changes with Big Impact with Alison Dunn

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Embracing Authenticity in Business Hayley Roberts

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Inspiring Change Through Action with Jayne Little

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Balancing Purpose and Profit with Gill Hunter

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Changing Lives through Mentoring with Chloe Fletcher

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Putting Women at the Wheel of a Male-Dominated Industry with Nicola Johnson

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AI, Gender Roles, and the Future of Equality with Eleonore Fournier-Tombs

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Listening to Understand with Simon Calderbank

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Influencing, Nudging and Advocating with Angela Owen OBE

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Being Scared and Doing it Anyway with Dr Beth Barnes