40 year-old Nicki Price is unrecognisable from 29 year-old Nicki. The Publicist and founder of Priceless Media is an expert in promoting the careers of her clients. But her personal transformation is one of the best stand out stories.

Dealing with low self esteem and confidence issues throughout her younger years, it was approaching her 40th birthday that made her realise it would take action to change. She embarked on a period of personal development that has utterly changed both the way she sees herself, and the direction her life has gone in.

Nicki talks about understanding and tackling the ego, recovering from a marriage breakdown and the self care habits she swears by. Her story from "housewife to Hollywood and business owner" shows the value in unearthing what she calls 'your authentic self'.

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If Jules Brooke ruled the world, we’d soon have gender equality.

In a ruthless pursuit to make women more visible in business, she is known as “the woman who mentions another woman’s name in a room full of opportunities”.

The founder of Handle PR and the She's The Boss network and podcast talks with host Hannah Maude about how women can support one another, and grow in confidence.

Topics

-The truth behind the Stats on Women on Boards

-What needs to be done to drive gender equality in Leadership

-The psychology of workplace bullying 

-What makes a great female role model

-How she built her SaaS PR platform (software as a service)

-Skills needed to run your own successful business

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A buyer in a bricks and mortar retail business for 25 years, Helen moved into a digital, Omni-channel role in 2018. Two years later, Covid hit, having an unprecedented impact on the Food retailer she worked for - so her move had seemed well timed. Leading through others whilst integrating ways of working across digital and physical part of the business has been key.

Helen talks to host Hannah Maude about her journey and the skills from her experience that could directly impact her new role, and the new ones she acquired.

It's never too late as we like to say, to go after what matters to you.

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Founding a Tech Start-Up was not something Lawyer Jeannie-Marie expected even 3 years ago.

Nicole Crivelli has a fantastic career path that demonstrates how we can utilise strengths, experience whilst learning & acquiring new skills.

From Accountant, to Digital Roles into the new emerging tech world of blockchain and NFT's, she has done just that.

Her career path included roles in Accounting and Finance, Sales, to Ecommerce & Digital Marketing and then wait for it, Cloud acceleration as a Project Manager.

Working with Street Artists in LA was not only cool, it meant Nicole forging a way for their Art to be available via NFT's on the Blockchain.

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As an Executive Assistant for 20 years, Cos took the decision to retrain and move into Cyber Security. She was motivated by her own experience of identity theft. With 1 in 4 Australians having had their identity stolen, this terrible experience meant Cos wanted to educate people on protecting themselves and also workplaces.

As an analyst and educator in one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, her role is critical in protecting valuable data and assets.

Cos talks us through how she retrained, the importance of your network to support you to succeed, and what her day to day now involves.

For all of you wannabe detectives out there, this could be an interesting career move for you!

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Georgie Hubbard is the co-founder of two Tech-focused businesses.

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There's a Tech Skills shortage, a problem with productivity and a gigantic gender wealth gap. There are however, millions of women, in work and in need of work who have life and work experience that should they upskill or retrain in tech areas, could make a serious dent in such areas.

Fire and Forte has been a passion project of Host Hannah Maude, sharing the achievements of women 'on Fire' over 40. It quickly transpired there is NO shortage of such women. Problem solvers, innovaters, creators, educators - going after what they see the world needs and making stuff happen. A seriously impressive cohort.

One of their gifts is experience, and the knowledge and confidence that comes with that. Evidence points to this being hugely beneficial to society & the economy. However, at the same time women can find it hard to get back into work after caring for children, or may find their roles in work seemingly more impacted by tech, potentially risking jobs in the future. Ironically, technical or digital roles are more likely to be flexible and well paid, kinda helpful as a working parent, no?

With the ambition to make the most of this brilliance and give opportunity to rewarding, successful careers, we're kicking off our first Tech Week.

Speaking to Industry Experts and women who have got into Tech later in their careers, we want to find out what it's like to upskill or retrain. We can then move the conversation into HOW we help do more of this.

Bring on an interesting week!

Contact us if you'd like to know more, share your story or have any questions.

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Sherika has made some big bets on herself in life. Each time she’s landed better than before. After a decade driving representation at tech companies such as Google, she turned 40 and decided it was time to pause and reflect. Now on a well deserved career break, she talks to us about her career, and what could be next.  

The under representation of women in Tech, in Leadership, and across business is one the industry continues to grapple with. Sherika has been on the front line, fighting for change, and shares HOW we can actually make change happen. CLUE - it includes all of us, not just HR policies.  

From Banking to the White House to Silicon Valley, Sherika has vision and determination. She also knows of the personal impact it can make.  

Thank you Sherika, what an energy you are to be around, Enjoy this great conversation, recorded between Bali, Indonesia and Atlanta, Georgia. A slightly echoey sound on Hannah's end, due to co-working options at 9pm!   

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We Celebrate Women's achievements 40 and over!  And believe in the collective power across this group using their passion and purpose for good.  

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Group CEO of River Media Group, Nicki Murphy has stayed independently owned in almost 30 years of business.

How? By staying relevant for her clients, their businesses and consumers.

But also through finding meaning, both in her personal life and with how the business gives back. Evident through the establishment of REFLECT, the UK's first Diversity & Inclusion Talent Management for influencers of all abilities and minorities.

Nicki's own story is one she tells with wit and intelligence, a born marketeer, she openly says her businesses are the family she never had. Her clients, now trusted friends, also now making up both an expansive network and sense of family.

As a Mum to 2 and a Step-Mum to 4, the greatest achievement and ongoing project is that of her children and the blended family she adores.

Listen in to hear how to adapt in business and stay relevant, how ageing doesn't stop anyone, and Nicki's advice for those in the midst of the tougher times in business and personal life.

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