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To mark World Menopause Day on 18th October, Chris and Nicola are joined by Amanda Martland, Forbes’ Menopause Champion.

Amanda opens up about her own journey through perimenopause — a journey that saw her resign from a 22-year career due to debilitating symptoms. After struggling to find the support she needed from her GP, Amanda took matters into her own hands. 

Now, as our Menopause Champion, she’s using her experience to support other women across Forbes, raise awareness, and challenge stigma around menopause in the workplace.

Tune in for an open, honest and empowering conversation that shows how lived experience can drive real change.

The books she recommends - 
• Menopausing (Davina McColl with Dr Naomi Potter)
• The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause & Menopause (Dr Louise Newson)
• The Menopause Brain (Dr Lisa Mosconi)

In this edition of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers are joined by Alistair Gillespie, Partner in our Insurance Team. Alastair speaks openly about his Autism diagnosis, sharing how it has shaped both his career and his life, as well as his desire to use his experiences to help others. He also reveals the rather unique fact that he has 17 dogs – something that never fails to spark conversation and often provides a welcome icebreaker in social situations.

Mental health is more than a checkbox, it’s about creating cultures of care that truly make a difference.

In the latest episode of Natterbox, Dave Scholes of Six Connections  shares his journey after losing a close friend to suicide, and how his business is helping to break the stigma by encouraging real, human conversations — in workplaces, pubs, and communities.

Because talking about mental health is more than raising awareness, it’s about building understanding, compassion and lasting change.

In this heartfelt episode of Natterbox, Nicola and Chris are joined by a very special guest - Chris’s wife and Forbes Solicitors Partner, Kella. Together, they open up about the personal side of mental health, exploring what Chris’ journey has meant for their family.

Kella also shares her own ongoing experience with menopause, offering candid reflections and relatable insights.

As always, the episode starts with Chris and Nicola's uplifts - those small but meaningful moments that have brought them joy.

Welcome to the very first episode of Natterbox! Hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers kick things off with a truly insightful guest — Laura Docker, Debt Collect Team Leader at Forbes Solicitors.

Laura brings not just her professional expertise, but also a deeply personal perspective as she opens up about living with ADHD. From candid reflections on her school years to unexpected discoveries about the role of nutrition — yes, even sauerkraut — Laura’s story is as honest as it is inspiring.

Tune in for an engaging, thought-provoking conversation that sets the tone for what Natterbox is all about.

🎙️ Forbes Let’s Talk: Insurance Edition

On this episode of Forbes Let's Talk: Insurance Edition, Partner Nicola Dawn welcomes Chris Booth.

In 20 minutes Nicola and Chris cover all things Insurance at Forbes.

Chris Bowers, Partner and Head of Insolvency, talks to Nicola in a very open and honest way about his mental health journey throughout his career. 

Nicola Dawn talks to Casim Khan, a Paralegal in the Family Team at Forbes about his boxing training in the community - combining his two passions helping people and boxing.

In this episode, Partner and Head of Commercial Employment, Jennifer Smith and Professional Support Lawyer, Catherine Hare delve into the Employment Rights Bill.

Tune in as they cover: 
🎤 Major insights from the Employment Rights Bill
🎤 Changes to unfair dismissal rights, making it a "day one" entitlement
🎤 Updates on flexible working regulations
🎤 Revisions to statutory sick pay
🎤 Reforms to trade union policies

Please note: All information discussed in this podcast is current as of the filming date 29th November 2024.

🎙️ Forbes Let’s Talk: Insurance Edition

On this episode of Forbes Let's Talk: Insurance Edition, Partner Nicola Dawn welcomes Jade Johnson .

In 20 minutes, Nicola and Jade discuss Jade's journey on her training contract, how she's going to help those who follow her and her involvement with EDIB activities here at Forbes