In this conversation with award-winning entrepreneur and founder Vanessa Sanyauke, we explore the highs and lows of building a career and movement that changes lives.

You’ll hear:

• How an 8-year-old Vanessa found inspiration in Oprah.
• The story of how a recruiter told her she wasn’t good enough yet she landed her dream role at Standard Chartered through vision boarding and persistence.
• The emotional toll of building Girls Talk London and why success often hides unseen struggles.
• Why virality doesn’t equal value, and what really builds long-term influence.
• How Vanessa shifted from perfectionism to consistency to relaunch her podcast and brand.
• Her honest reflections on burnout, rest, and redefining what leadership means.

About Vanessa Sanyauke
Vanessa is the founder and CEO of Girls Talk London, operating across 37 countries and connecting over 60,000 women to global industries. She has been recognised as one of the most inspiring women in the UK, featured in The Guardian, Financial Times, and as a visiting lecturer at the London School of Economics.

Connect with Vanessa:

• LinkedIn
• Girls Talk London
• The Hill App

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