Gina Miller is a dynamic businesswoman but also an activist and UK political party leader of The True and Fair party. You may recognise her as she became a household name in 2017 and 2019 after taking the UK Government to the Supreme Court, and won on both occasions, securing historic constitutional victories and prohibiting two UK Prime Ministers putting themselves above the law.

Her career in Financial Services stretches back to 1996, so equipped with right experience she launched her company MoneyShe in 2021 to empower women and educate them on topics such as investing and pensions so they are better able to look after their financial health.

In this podcast you can learn about:

– Gina’s background and career to date
– How she navigated the male dominated world of finance throughout the years and stuck to her guns
– Advice and tips as to how women can start securing their financial future
– Why women need to take control of their own finances
– How we can better save whilst living costs and inflation are rocketing
– The highs & lows of running her 7 businesses
– Politics – her experiences and how to she’s stood up and speaks out about what she believes in

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Penny has an interesting backstory, starting her career in hospitality and then undertaking roles in insurance and private equity before following her passion into HR.

Penny joined Volkswagen Group UK’s board in 2016 when she was appointed Group People Director, following a number or promotions within the organisation.

In these roles she grasped the opportunity to understand the mechanics of the business, and gained valuable experience in deploying change initiatives.

In this podcast she shares her personal experiences of how self belief gave her the confidence to work her way up to senior roles and how she challenged the status quo throughout her career.

Our founder, Rosie & Penny also discuss:

• Why do women have to shout louder to get their voice heard?
• How to get your board buying into the diversity agenda and the commercial value around this
• Woman make most of the household consumer decisions when it comes to purchasing cars, yet only 12% of women make up the automotive workforce in the UK and 24.7% across Europe* – how can the industry change this…
• How can we overcome talent shortages within the automotive industry
• The value of cross-industry learning and thinking outside of your traditional industry
• Finding the balance of Flexi-working to benefit both the employee and employer
• How to harness confidence to go for the role you really want

*Source: Automotive Council

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Jordan Brompton is an incredible powerhouse and the co-founder of one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy technology companies called myenergi. In just a few short years since launching, the business has grown from a team of two to staff numbers in excess of 400. There are now more than 3,000 approved zappi installers in the UK alone, while more than 400,000 myenergi products have been shipped worldwide and they have just secured £30m investment from Energy Impact Partners (EIP) to drive smart home technology growth.

This podcast was recorded live from our ‘In the Hot Seat’ event where our founder Rosie Coxshaw interviewed Jordan in-person at Home Grown in London back in May 2023, she shares her candid story of being in business, becoming a mum in the middle of fast-paced business growth to retiring her husband and her motivation for pushing to a global business. Her energy is magnetic and Jordan is a true inspiration.

Passionate about sustainability, Jordan’s mission is to create a kinder, more sustainable future for the next generation to enjoy.

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Polly Ogden Duffy is the Managing Director of John D Wood & Co., one of the UK’s oldest estate agencies. Appointed as MD four years ago, Polly is the first female leader in the business’s 150-year history. She joined Faron Sutaria in 2011, before it eventually integrated into John D Wood & Co. and has over two decades of expertise in the property industry. 

Polly is a regular voice in the housing market press and actively contributes as a commentator and frequent guest on podcasts. Her insights span from market forecasts to advocating for a more inclusive and adaptable estate agency sector, particularly for working parents, regardless of gender.

“Self motivation, having a good mentor and love what you do” are just some of the keys to success for Polly Ogden-Duffy, Manging Director of John D Wood & Co.

As a mum of two she openly speaks about the juggle of taking a short maternity leave before returning to the office and how flexi-working plays a huge part in supporting women in leadership positions. 

With a career in mainly client focussed roles she also shares some golden tips around selling and rejection handling from a business perspective and what we can expect from the property market in the months to come.

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Vanessa shares her story with Founder and CEO of Modern Woman, Rosie Coxshaw.  In this engaging conversation you will hear more about Vanessa’s journey to becoming an international award-winning Interior Designer, Bueinss Consultant and Founder of the Society of British and International Design (SBID).  Vanessa’s remarkable career has led to many iconic projects such as the Hard Rock Café, the Design Council and Kabaret Club and working with clients such as the Sultan of Brunei and the King of Saudi Arabia.

The discussion delves into how the role of women is changing, the challenges Vanessa has faced and how he has approached them and how she handles competition.  She also shares some of her exciting new projects as part of SBID and also her new venture with the Popmaster Quiz – expanding into television, live events and merchandise.  There are so many valuable insights based on Vanessa’s experience that we can all learn so much from including: the importance of delegation, practicality and confidence.

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Leveraging your superpower, getting the right people around you and doing things that you love… just a taster of the thought-provoking conversation topics that founder and CEO of Modern Woman, Rosie Coxshaw and Dr Heather Melville OBE discuss in this episode.

Dr Heather Melville has a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the Financial Services industry.  She is a trusted advisor for many organisations.  One role that she takes great pride in and talks passionately about, is as the Chancellor of the University of York.  Heather has also recently set up her own business and she shares with us her journey on this venture.   Dive into this engaging discussion for more insights on areas such as:

• Heather’s background and values
• The importance of trust and respect
• Championing women’s equity in the workplace
• Her role models and what motivates her

Don’t miss out on this empowering episode that will leave you motivated and energised.

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Dr Heather Melville has a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the Financial Services industry.  She is a trusted advisor for many organisations.  One role that she takes great pride in and talks passionately about, is as the Chancellor of the University of York.  Heather has also recently set up her own business and she shares with us her journey on this venture.   Dive into this engaging discussion for more insights on areas such as:

• Heather’s background and values
• The importance of trust and respect
• Championing women’s equity in the workplace
• Her role models and what motivates her

Don’t miss out on this empowering episode that will leave you motivated and energised.

Modern Woman represents a cross-section of powerful womenfolk, from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. We aim to support, inform, and inspire women in business and the workplace, via podcasts, virtual panels and masterclasses, our mentorship program, live events, and exclusive meetups. Our four membership types offer business support for women at all stages of their career journey.
 To learn more about becoming a Modern Woman and joining our membership options click the link below.
 https://modernwoman.co/membership/

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🎧🌟 Vanessa shares her story with Founder and CEO of Modern Woman, Rosie Coxshaw.  In this engaging conversation you will hear more about Vanessa’s journey to becoming an international award-winning Interior Designer, Business Consultant and Founder of the Society of British and International Design (SBID).  Vanessa’s remarkable career has led to many iconic projects such as the Hard Rock Café, the Design Council and Kabaret Club and working with clients such as the Sultan of Brunei and the King of Saudi Arabia.

The discussion delves into how the role of women is changing, the challenges Vanessa has faced and how he has approached them and how she handles competition.  She also shares some of her exciting new projects as part of SBID and also her new venture with the Popmaster Quiz – expanding into television, live events and merchandise.  There are so many valuable insights based on Vanessa’s experience that we can all learn so much from including: the importance of delegation, practicality and confidence.

Modern Woman represents a cross-section of powerful womenfolk, from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. We aim to support, inform, and inspire women in business and the workplace, via podcasts, virtual panels and masterclasses, our mentorship program, live events, and exclusive meetups. Our four membership types offer business support for women at all stages of their career journey.
 To learn more about becoming a Modern Woman and joining our membership options click the link below.
 https://modernwoman.co/membership/

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Jo Mason started her first business at 27, a fashion boutique in Essex which she had for 15 years alongside a fledging career in financial services.
Today she’s applying her business knowledge and personal experiences to a brand-new exciting venture called, Cherry Dating, a dating app that promises to help you find your soulmate whilst kissing fewer frogs in the process.

In this candid podcast, Jo shares her challenges of finding true love, and the frustration of failed relationships before she hit rock bottom and rebuilt herself. Through this journey of self-reflection and self-love, she was inspired to make a difference to the dating marketplace by launching a new app that is shaking up the industry with full ID verification, innovating matching algorithms, and relationship coaching features ultimately providing the end-user with fresh dating experience.

Hear how she’s built this tech business from scratch, her business model, and how she’s set to go global!

Modern Woman represents a cross-section of powerful womenfolk, from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. We aim to support, inform, and inspire women in business and the workplace, via podcasts, virtual panels and masterclasses, our mentorship program, live events, and exclusive meetups. Our four membership types offer business support for women at all stages of their career journey.
To learn more about becoming a Modern Woman and joining our membership options click the link below.
https://modernwoman.co/membership/

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Polly Ogden-Duffy - Managing Director of John D Wood & Company

💛” Self-motivation, having a good mentor, and love what you do” are just some of the keys to success for Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director of John D Wood & Co.

🎤In this podcast, Polly shares how she was appointed the first female Managing Director at one of the UK’s oldest estate agencies in the company’s 150-year history.

As a mum of two, she openly speaks about the juggle of taking a short maternity leave before returning to the office and how flexi-working plays a huge part in supporting women in leadership positions.
With a career in mainly client-focused roles she also shares some golden tips around selling and rejection handling from a business perspective and what we can expect from the property market in the coming months.

Modern Woman represents a cross-section of powerful womenfolk, from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. We aim to support, inform and inspire women in business and the workplace, via podcasts, virtual panels and masterclasses, our mentorship program, live events, and exclusive meetups. Our four membership types offer business support for women at all stages of their career journey.
To find out more about becoming a Modern Woman and joining our membership options click the link below.
https://modernwoman.co/membership/

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