Making Waves

Is it possible to have a successful career and a family?

Catherine McGrath embodies the modern-day working woman, as she juggles her high powered job with having two young children.

Currently, the Vice President of Client Success at the global tech company, Wrike, Catherine previously worked at Flywire, Travelex, Western Union, and AIB Merchant Services.

In this episode, Catherine shares her story of how she went from recruitment to a VP Client Success role. She also shares her advice on how to be a working mother, and what companies can do to make their lives easier.

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Host: Izzy Bishop

Guest: Catherine McGrath

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LinkedIn accounts:

Izzy Bishop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-bishop-7bb525120

Catherine McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcgrath-050b355/

Wiser: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearewiser/

Wrike: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrike/

Patricia Keating is the Executive Director at Tech Manchester, which helps early-stage tech companies break into the scene. She is also a public speaker and the host of the hugely successful podcast Fast Forward. 

Having started her career in recruitment, Patricia has learnt so many lessons throughout her incredible journey to success. In this episode we discuss the things she has learnt through being made redundant, starting her own company, the winding up of said company and how to not be afraid of failure.

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Host: Izzy Bishop

Guest: Patricia Keating

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LinkedIn accounts:

Izzy Bishop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-bishop-7bb525120

Patricia Keating: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciakeating36/

Wiser: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearewiser/

Tech Manchester: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techmanchester/

At the age of 27, Imogen Aaronson has already achieved a lot. Starting her career in the broadcasting industry, she took the unlikely jump into the world of tech, being the first hire for the recruitment app company, Syft and the brand director at AI fashion tech company, Catches. Since then, Imogen has created her own consultancy company, aptly named IMO-GINE. 

In this episode we discuss what it means to be successful, young and female. We talk about the challenges Imogen has faced throughout her career so far and the lessons she's learned. Imogen says that “all progress takes place outside the comfort zone,” so hopefully this episode will give you the drive to breach your comfort zone.

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Host: Izzy Bishop

Guest: Imogen Aaronson

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LinkedIn accounts:

Izzy Bishop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-bishop-7bb525120

Imogen Aaronson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-aaronson-7465b2a8/

Wiser: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearewiser/

Making Waves: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-waves-podcast

Louisa Gregory has been in the tech and telecommunications industry for nearly 27 years. She has been working for powerhouse companies such as Colt Technology Services, Pacnet, and is now the CEO of new tech non-profit organisation CBAN.

In this episode, we speak about diversity and inclusion, ‘squiggly careers’ and how to move forward if you’ve been made redundant. Louisa is an incredible person with so much knowledge and advice to share, and with her personal purpose being ‘Inspire to Action’, I’m sure this episode will get you inspired to take on your next challenge.

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Host: Izzy Bishop

Guest: Louisa Gregory

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LinkedIn accounts:

Izzy Bishop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-bishop-7bb525120

Louisa Gregory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisagregory/

Wiser: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearewiser/

Making Waves: https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-waves-podcast