Toni joins me as a special guest on our fifth podcast episode, as she delves into the challenges and experiences she had as a women in leadership throughout her five year journey at University of Glasgow as well as GKN Aerospace in Bristol. We talk about:

• How to cope with the stresses of being a woman in a male dominant society
• How AI will impact engineering in the next ten years
• Bridging the gap between academia and industry
• Coping with transitioning between university and the career world
• Healthy communication and support systems in your personal and professional lives
• How to voice out your feelings in a work environment

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-mclaughlin2/

WES University Groups Board : https://www.wes.org.uk/meet-the-university-groups-board/

Joining us on our fourth episode is Jasmin, a practicing pharmacist as well as an aesthetics practitioner based in Kent and London. She has recently set up her aesthetics clinic and she talks to us about the challenges of transitioning between employment to being self employed. We discuss

We discuss:

• How she set up her business

• How to balance work and wellness, while taking care of your skin

• The steps to prioritise your mental health at work and work-life balance

• Steps to become a certified aesthetics practitioner

• Promoting her work on social media and attracting her clients

Clinic : https://aestiva.co.uk

Joining us on this podcast episode is Carol, a consultant with around three years of experiences in life sciences, her background being in Cancer Biology MSc from University College London. She talks to us about the challenges of transitioning between the ever spoon-fed undergraduate degree to the corporate world. We discuss

We discuss:

• How to cope with stressful deadlines and delivering the best of yourself at work

• How consultancy impacts the market in life sciences at the moment

• The steps to prioritise your mental health at work and work-life balance

• Practical steps for finding your feet in London and the activities you may enjoy

• Challenges a young woman may face living in London alone and how to combat them and so much more!

Linkedin: Carol Cao

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolkcao?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

What we do at Wavestone: https://www.wavestone.com/en/

We’re joined by a close friend of mine, Chantal, on this episode. She is a researcher in VR for healthcare, working on various projects including pre and post partum virtual environments for alleviating depression in pregnant ladies as well as the impact of VR on wheelchair user navigation.

We discuss:

• How the day-to-day lifestyle of a PhD student looks like

• How to prepare yourself for the harsh critiques of reviewers

• The consequence of neglecting yourself during stressful times and how to cope with imposter syndrome in research, especially for women in STEM.

• How to feel a sense of belonging at networking events such as conferences

• How healthcare tech has revolutionised the world of surgery and rehabilitation, albeit being known for gaming only

• Tips on how to get better at managing your time as a PhD student and more.

LinkedIn: Chantal Zorzi https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-zorzi-23778b18a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Instagram: chantalz99

We’re joined by Samantha, a very talented makeup and skincare expert who recently won a Prevage Award for her counter in the South East. She has over ten years of experience with beauty and wellness for all skin types and has worked for the likes of Studio10, Lancaster Beauty and Elizabeth Arden as well as some high profile celebrities such as Emelia Wickstead and Glynis Barber. She talks to us about our relationship with our skin, catering to the younger generation to achieve an healthier looking appearance in different career settings and destinations.

We discuss:

• How our lifestyle affects our skin

• How to prep your skin for an early morning commute into the city

• The consequence of the neglecting the skin in stressful periods of life and hormonal changes

• Practical steps for establishing proper travel kit for hot or cold climates

• How our diet impacts our skin and overall lifestyle

• The impact of alcohol on our skin and how to combat a hungover morning dilemma with the skin

• Tips on how to get better at mastering the ten minute skincare and makeup routine

Samantha Balmforth

@balmforth_makeup

A Studio 10 Makeover for the Soap Awards with Glynis Barber :

https://youtu.be/RRQqDPyl6C8?feature=shared