In this episode of Her Future Bright, Chanelle Pattinson sits down with Meri Williams, former CTO at Monzo and Pleo, engineering leader, NED and adviser, to unpack the making of a standout career in technology leadership.

Meri shares how a childhood fascination with hardware and gaming led to a decade at Procter & Gamble, before stepping into roles that shaped some of the UK's most important digital services, including building the team behind GOV.UK. She reflects on the intense realities of scaling engineering teams at pace, the lessons learned from hyper-growth environments, and what it really takes to lead with purpose, autonomy, mastery and inclusion.

The episode dives into why hiring for culture add (not culture fit) creates better products, how neurodiversity and disability have shaped Meri's leadership journey, and why embracing flexibility, including a four-day week, can unlock stronger performance and healthier teams. It's a conversation filled with honesty, humour and the kind of hard-won wisdom that only comes from a career built on curiosity, courage and continuous reinvention.

This series of the Her Future Bright podcast is sponsored by NextWealth. Find out more about our AI Lab.

Produced by Artemis Irvine.

In this episode of Her Future Bright, Chanelle Pattinson sits down with Anasuya Iyer, Chief Commercial Officer at Octopus Money, to talk about her inspiring squiggly career — one that's taken her from traditional finance to the forefront of fintech innovation.

Anasuya reflects on her early days at Deloitte and Jefferies, the lessons she carried from corporate life, and the leap to Octopus, where she's helping make high-quality financial advice more accessible to everyone. She shares how technology and AI are transforming financial wellbeing, what it takes to build trust in digital advice, and why embracing a non-linear career path can be the key to lasting growth and fulfilment.

This series of the Her Future Bright podcast is sponsored by NextWealth. Find out more about our AI Lab.

Produced by Artemis Irvine.

In this episode of Her Future Bright, Chanelle Pattinson sits down with Nicky Sevel, Founder of Woven Advice, to talk about her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship — and how she's rethinking the way financial advice firms use data, technology, and human insight.

Originally from Perth, Australia, Nicky began her career in financial services before moving to London, where she held roles at BlackRock, IRESS, and FE fundinfo. In 2019, she founded Neeshe, followed by Woven Advice, a business built to help financial advice firms make smarter, data-driven decisions and deliver better client outcomes.

Nicky shares what she learned working inside some of the industry's biggest institutions, the mindset shift that comes with becoming a founder, and her views on the trends shaping the next era of advice — from AI and automation to culture and customer trust.

This series of the Her Future Bright podcast is sponsored by NextWealth. Find out more about our AI Lab.

Produced by Artemis Irvine.

In this episode of Her Future Bright, Chanelle Pattinson speaks with Corinna Lamberti, Chief Product Officer at Chip, the fast-growing fintech redefining how people save and invest.

Corinna shares her journey from starting her career at Accenture to joining Chip in its early start-up days, helping scale the company to over half a million users. She discusses what it's been like to build and lead product teams through rapid growth, how to balance innovation with trust, and why human-centred design matters more than ever in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

Together, they explore the evolving relationship between fintech and traditional finance, the real opportunities of AI in financial services, and what it takes to create meaningful, technology-driven customer experiences.

This series of the Her Future Bright podcast is sponsored by NextWealth. Find out more about our AI Lab.

Produced by Artemis Irvine.

In this episode of Her Future Bright, Chanelle Pattinson is joined by Annabel Gillard, a seasoned leader in finance who has built an extraordinary career spanning asset management, board leadership, and now, the fast-evolving world of AI and behavioural science.

Annabel shares her journey from her early days at Baring Asset Management to senior roles at M&G and the CFA UK board, before co-founding initiatives such as Conversations on AI and the LSE FORGOOD Initiative. Together, they explore how technology, philosophy, and behavioural insight are reshaping the future of finance — and what it means to build a truly human-centred profession in an AI-driven world.

You'll hear Annabel's perspective on how AI can be used responsibly, the importance of trust and ethics in digital decision-making, and why embracing interdisciplinary thinking is essential for the next generation of leaders.

📚 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The AI Mirror by Shannon Vallor

• The Atlas of AI from Kate Crawford and any Dr Tara Swart podcast.

• Also for anyone interested in ethical frameworks for behavioural Science the LSE Forgood Initiative is here.

• Anyone interested in joining the 'Conversations on AI' linkedin group.

This series of the Her Future Bright podcast is sponsored by NextWealth. Find out more about our AI Lab.

Produced by Artemis Irvine.

In the final episode of this season of Her Future Bright we are joined by Alice Guy ACA, head of Pensions and Savings at Interactive Investors 🎙️✨

Alice's is a chartered accountant and pension expert. Her career journey began in the world of auditing at KPMG London, where she gained invaluable experience working with large companies across the UK. She then took her talents to EY in Cambridge before transitioning to Tesco Plc as a business analyst. However, life took an unexpected turn when she embarked on a 10-year career break due to family circumstances, becoming a dedicated carer. 💚

In 2022, Alice joined Interactive Investor as a Personal Finance Editor. Just nine months later, she ascended to her current role as Head of Pensions and Savings. 💼🌟

Join us in this episode as we delve into Alice Guy's extraordinary journey. 🎧✨

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On this weeks episode of Her Future Bright we are joined by Ritu Vohora CFA, Vice President, Investment Specialist - Global Capital Markets at T. Rowe Price 🎙️✨

Ritu's career is nothing short of remarkable. As a vice president of T. Rowe Price International Limited and T. Rowe Price Group, she plays a pivotal role in representing the firm's views on Capital Markets. With an impressive 17 years of investment experience, Ritu joined T. Rowe Price in September 2020 after spending 15 years at M&G Investments, where she held the position of Investment Director and Head of Equities Investment Communications. 💭

Ritu is a seasoned market commentator, often quoted in the press, and a sought-after speaker on media outlets such as BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and CNN, where she shares her insights on various investment topics. 📝 👏

Throughout this episode, Ritu opens up about her extraordinary career journey and shares invaluable insights✨

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This weeks episode of Her Future Bright features the inspiring Kate Webber, Head of Product Strategy at Northern Trust Corporation! 🎙️✨ With over 25 years of experience in asset servicing, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Having held senior product development and strategy positions with renowned companies like Calastone and BNY Mellon, Kate's industry insights are invaluable 💭 Her passion for empowering women in the financial services industry led her to establish Women in Asset Servicing, a groundbreaking network that strives for greater female representation in senior asset servicing positions 🌟 Tune in to this enlightening episode as Kate shares her insights, experiences, and the strategies she has employed to drive positive change. ✨

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Get ready for an incredible episode of Her Future Bright as we bring you the exceptional Dame Inga Beale! 🎙️✨ With her extensive experience in the financial services industry spanning over four decades, Dame Inga has established herself as a true trailblazer. From her remarkable tenure as the CEO of Lloyd's of London, the prestigious global insurance market, to her current role as Chair of Mediclinic International plc and independent board member of Crawford & Company, NN Group NV, and Willis Towers Watson plc, her leadership prowess knows no bounds. 💼🌟 Join us as Dame Inga shares her invaluable insights, reflecting on the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the secrets to her remarkable success. Her expertise and wisdom make this episode a must-listen. 🎧✨

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Get ready for an incredible episode of Her Future Bright, featuring the amazing Victoria Scholar! 🎙️🌟 Victoria, Head of Investment at interactive investor (ii), the UK's leading flat-fee investment platform, has become a trusted voice in the world of finance. You may have seen her sharing her expert insights on renowned platforms such as BBC News, Sky News, LBC News, Times Radio, and many others. 📺🎙️ With her deep understanding of financial markets, Victoria brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, offering valuable perspectives on economics, finance, and business. She is also a passionate advocate for increasing women's participation in the financial services industry. 💼💪

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