In this episode, Helen Packham engages in an eye-opening and candid conversation with special guest and renowned podcast host Danusia Malina-Derben. Join them as they delve into the critical topic of giving voice to diverse perspectives that can often challenge the status quo. Uncover the struggles, triumphs, and personal growth that come with using one's voice, and explore the complexities of inclusion, identity, and freedom of speech.

Together, they navigate through a thought-provoking discussion on parenting, controversy and diversity. Plus the dilemma of giving a voice to Katie Hopkins. Shedding light on the power of words to ignite change. With real-life experiences and empowering insights, this episode promises to inspire and challenge listeners to amplify their voices and embrace the impact of their words on the world.

Here are the highlights:

• 06:33 Survival through adversity, despair, and corporate connections.
• 08:25 Negotiated settlement after a prolonged, and invasive process.
• 13:18 Reached out for help with serious fraud.
• 16:13 Empowerment through adversity, using voice, achieving limits.
• 17:42 Promoting diversity and inclusion in podcasting.
• 20:47 Focus on inclusion and diversity in motherhood.
• 28:39 Unpublished episode titled "Too Afraid to Publish"
• 33:05 Facilitating open, respectful dialogue on important topics.
• 36:41 Fear of cancel culture affecting public image.
• 39:30 Acknowledging the need for vulnerability in self-reflection.
• 46:30 Danusia’s child doesn't need to be the favourite.
• 47:52 Importance of giving a voice to divisive topics.

Connect with: Danusia Malina-Derben

Danusia Malina-Derben is a mother of ten children, and still her own woman. From teen mother to tenured Organisational Behaviour and Development academic, on to award-winning, internationally published leadership expert. Danusia traded academia in for boardrooms where she, and her team, consult on peak performance and strategic leadership in senior teams. Beyond the boardroom she is a regular contributor on future C-level business changes/trends, cultivating women's leadership and age-old debates about women's careers and family. Danusia is a rousing and sought-after keynote speaker, and frequent expert commentator featured most recently in The Guardian, The Times, Observer, and Metro. 

Danusia hosts two top-rated companion podcasts; School for Mothers and School for Fathers. In 2021 her book on motherhood identity “NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood” (Triumph Press) received praise and recognition from The Sunday Times to Metro, Psychologies to the Guardian. Her next book “SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood” (2022) on fatherhood identity was described by The Metro as provocative and compelling. She lives in Somerset with her family, and their mini-dachshund, Dickie Van der Sausage. 

Website: danusiamalinaderben.com 

Substack: https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com

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