We Are PoWEr Podcast

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Have you ever wondered about the power of diversity and inclusion to create change? This episode has all the answers!

 Our phenomenal guest is none other than Rebecca Loy, the Diversity and Inclusion Partner at National Museums Liverpool. Rebecca's journey is brimming with resilience, from growing up in an encouraging environment to losing her sister to sickle cell disease, an experience that fuels her mission to make the disease curable. Join us, as she unveils her inspiring journey and how she uses adversity to empower and help people reach their potential.

We get a glimpse of Rebecca's role as a diversity and inclusion consultant and the shift she's noticed in people's attitudes over the years. She underscores the potency of language and the critical role of open hearts in embracing diversity. Hear about her future plans and how she aims to nurture a culture of acceptance. This episode is sure to leave you inspired, stirred, and armed with a fresh perspective on diversity and inclusion. Tune in and get ready to be transformed!

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Martina opens up about the immense value of harnessing resilience as a shield against stress, anxiety, and depression, a lesson painstakingly learned in navigating her own life's volatility.

As a renowned cognitive behavior therapist, speaker, author, trainer, and health and wellbeing consultant, Martina's insights have been instrumental in promoting mental health and resilience. We navigate the tumultuous journey of her life marked by personal loss, and discover how she managed to build resilience amidst adversity. 

Martina brings her practical tips on mastering challenges and preparing to excel in public speaking. We take a deep look at the importance of maintaining connections in these times. Don't miss this enlightening exploration of professional and personal development. 

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Maddie Birtwistle’s story is a powerful reminder to us all that taking risks and having confidence in our abilities can lead to unexpected places. Maddie, who is the Internal Communications Manager at the boohoo group,  explores her extraordinary career journey. From beginning in customer service to now being part of the legal department. She boldly breaks down the stigma around not having a university degree, proving that practical life skills and experience can lead to great success. 

Our conversation with Maddie is also a masterclass on overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Maddie pulls back the curtain on her own struggles, sharing how admiration from friends and guidance from managers helped fuel her success. She also touches on the crucial value of making a social impact, a key element of her role at boohoo. Join us as we engage in this empowering dialogue with Maddie Birtwistle, a true testament to the power of perseverance and a positive mindset.

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Ever wondered how having a mentor can change your career trajectory? Sophia's experience answers that, highlighting the incredible value of mentorship.

The dynamic Sophia Iqbal joins us, sharing her fascinating journey through the tech industry, with all its victories and challenges. She's a beacon of resilience, having faced and surmounted many barriers common to early professionals, especially ethnically diverse women. 

Sophia's journey will inspire and motivate you, shedding light on the importance of challenging barriers and advocating for diversity in the professional world. So, are you ready for an enlightening and inspiring conversation?

Listen to learn:
🎙 The barriers that early professionals face
🎙 The pivotal moment of meeting her mentor
🎙 How to make the most of opportunities
🎙 The importance of advocating for diversity

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Meet Gemma Sparks, the digital marketing executive who overcame obstacles and adversity to end up inspiring others in the realms of aviation. Drawn to the industry for its diversity and representation, Gemma's journey is one of resilience, hard work, and the impactful role of strong role models.

Join us as Gemma transports us through her experience with the Fantasy Wings program, a pioneering initiative designed to introduce aviation to black and ethnic minority individuals and women. Recounting her transition from being labelled 'too quiet' to co-hosting a climate change conference, Gemma exemplifies true tenacity and determination. Her future plans? To inspire the future generation of leaders through a blog.

Listen to learn:

🎙 How she fought against the odds
🎙 Her passion for aviation
🎙 About the unwavering support that emerged as a strong pillar of her success story
🎙 The power of role models and the ripple effect of encouragement and opportunity

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Have you ever wondered about the impact young people can have on our society's future? Get ready to be inspired by our guest, the award-winning young changemaker Lella Violet Halloum. Lella's insights into the importance of youth voices, empathy, and inclusivity are not only thought-provoking, but a call to action for us all. 

We take a look at the world through the eyes of the youth, discussing the effects of the pandemic, the financial hurdles faced in accessing opportunities, and the potential of youth democracy and social media.

Key Takeaways: 
🎙 The importance of equity, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic
🎙 Why we need 'real' models
🎙 How we can all do our part in truly listening to and uplifting the voices of youth
🎙 Why we need to stay informed with decisions impacting the future of work

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Picture a world where AI propels us towards a future of gender equality - sounds compelling, right? With Laura, Georgina, and Hannah, we dissect the potential and pitfalls when it comes to AI and gender equality. Together, we brainstorm ways to rewrite the narrative for girls in tech, from harnessing the power of mentorship to challenging stereotypes with a simple pin badge. Our discussion navigates us through AI complexities, but it's not all doom and gloom, as we also uncover the silver lining: AI’s potential to create a fairer world with the right regulations.

Key Takeaways:
🎙 Understand the concerns about the impact of AI on gender equality
🎙 How we can personally feel empowered and rid ourselves of those self-limiting beliefs
🎙 The importance of diversity in STEM
🎙 What we can implement to help tackle underrepresentation in boardrooms

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"We've got this responsibility to almost create the leaders of the future that will set that workplace culture and and create a place where everyone feels like they're accepted at work and they want to show up to work and hopefully are a little bit like me, where they feel like, okay, I'm working in a dream now and I'm in this organization that really helps me to succeed."

This week's podcast conversation with Simone Roche and Anastasia Womack, UK Head of Early & Emerging Talent at Capgemini, explores the challenges people in their early careers face and how we can combat those.

Listen to learn:   

• ⚡ What Anastasia's role at Capgemini comprises of
• ⚡️️️ What are the key ways in which we can support early careers
• ⚡️Why making connections and mentorship is crucial for boosting your career
• ⚡️ What advice Anastasia would give young people at the very start of their career

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“Maybe there's still a little bit of stigma around what the tech industry is and what that involves. And a bit of publicity around what roles there are and the diverse skill set that you need to be in tech, I think is probably gonna help us in the long term to get more women into the industry.” 

This week's podcast conversation with Simone Roche and Jo Larby, Tech Architecture specialist at Accenture, explores the challenges woman face in the tech sector and how we can encourage more women to get involved.  

Listen to learn:   

• ⚡ Why is the percentage of women working in tech still so low in 2023? 
• ⚡️️️ What can we do to increase this number 
• ⚡️What attracted Jo to the Tech sector 
• ⚡How Jo uses her recent successes to help others 

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