We are well-and-truly into our brand-new Women of the Future podcast mini-series now – conjured up by the wonderful Pinky Lilani herself - founder and chair of the Women of the Future Programme it’s awards and initiatives.

We’ve called it: ‘Kindness & Courage: Men as Allies.’

Over the next few weeks, we will be joined on this podcast by prominent male figures from the world of business, entrepreneurship, tech and more, as we delve into the nuanced world of male allyship. Defined as the consistent and intentional efforts by men to support and advocate for gender equity and inclusion.

This week’s guest has quite an extraordinary CV. 

Dex Hunter-Torricke is one of the tech industry's leading strategists and thinkers on AI with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and global power.

Beginning his career as speechwriter and spokesperson for the office of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Dex has also advised major political campaigns in the US and UK. A New York Times-bestselling ghostwriter, he is a frequent public speaker on technology's impact on society and a visiting research fellow for the University of Cambridge Thinklab. 

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY SPECIAL*

Who fancies a bonus podcast episode??

It’s Women’s Equality Day in the United States, the anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote, so in celebration we at the Women of the Future Programme thought we would take tiny break from our male allyship podcast mini-series, to share a rather special conversation with you. 

Josefa González-Blanco Ortiz-Mena is nothing short of extraordinary.

An ecologist, politician and diplomat, Josefa has served as the Mexican Ambassador to the United Kingdom since April 2021.

A strong advocate for gender quality, having spear-headed programmes promoting women’s leadership, professional growth, and protection against gender-based violence; Josefa also has an immediate warmth, humour and generosity of spirit that makes her stand out from the crowd.

In this candid chat Josefa opens-up on the influence of her family in empowering her to stand up for her beliefs, as well as sharing a very heart-warming anecdote on the impact and influence of her ‘Ambassador for a Day’ initiative. We do hope you enjoy! 

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – KINDNESS & COURAGE: MEN AS ALLIES*

We are in the third week of our brand-new Women of the Future podcast mini-series – conjured up by the wonderful Pinky Lilani herself - founder and chair of the Women of the Future Programme it’s awards and initiatives.

Welcome to ‘Kindness & Courage: Men as Allies.’

Over the next few weeks, we will be speaking to prominent male figures from the world of business, entrepreneurship, finance, tech and more, as we delve into the nuanced world of male allyship.  Defined as the consistent and intentional efforts by men to support and advocate for gender equity and inclusion.

This week, we had the opportunity to speak to Phil Pomford, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of Global eCommerce for the industry leading payments technology and solutions company Worldpay.  

Covering everything from nurturing team culture to why it’s inadvisable to run an ultra-marathon in a 40-degree tropical climate... we hope you enjoy this incredibly insightful and inspiring conversation.

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – KINDNESS & COURAGE: MEN AS ALLIES*

We are in the second week of our brand-new Women of the Future podcast mini-series – conjured up by the wonderful Pinky Lilani herself - founder and chair of the Women of the Future Programme it’s awards and initiatives.

Welcome to ‘Kindness & Courage: Men as Allies.’

Over the next few weeks, we will be speaking to prominent male figures from the world of business, entrepreneurship, finance, tech and more, as we delve into the nuanced world of male allyship.  Defined as the consistent and intentional efforts by men to support and advocate for gender equity and inclusion.

This week, in celebration of India’s Independence Day, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Dr. Mukund Rajan.

Mukund is Chairman of ECube Investment Advisors, a first of its kind platform created to catalyse Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) changes in Corporate India.

Prior to this, he held a number of senior executive positions through his 23-year career with the Tata Group, where he served as the first Brand Custodian of the Tata Group, Chief Ethics Officer of the Group, Chairman of the Tata Global Sustainability Council, and Member of the Group Executive Council at Tata Sons.

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – KINDNESS & COURAGE: MEN AS ALLIES*

This week we are launching a brand-new Women of the Future podcast mini-series – conjured up by the wonderful Pinky Lilani herself - founder and chair of the Women of the Future Programme it’s awards and initiatives.

Welcome to ‘Kindness & Courage: Men as Allies.’

Over the next few weeks, we will be speaking to prominent male figures from the world of business, entrepreneurship, finance, tech and more, as we delve into the nuanced world of male allyship.  Defined as the consistent and intentional efforts by men to support and advocate for gender equity and inclusion.

What better day for us to get started with this imperative conversation than International Allyship Day itself!

So, settle in, get comfortable, and join us in welcoming our first prestigious guest – the 697th Prime Warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company, Chairman of the National Heart & Lung Foundation, and senior advisor to the Bank of China UK, amongst many other remarkable achievements and accolades, it’s the extraordinary Richard Reid.

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY SPECIAL*

In celebration of International Friendship Day, we at the Women of the Future Programme, thought it would be the perfect opportunity to tease the start of a NEW podcast mini-series we have coming very shortly spotlighting the kindness and courage demonstrated through male allyship.

HOWEVER, before we do that, arguably there is no stronger bond of friendship than that of sisters… and Jenny and Jane can go one better than that – they are identical twin sisters.

Both with immensely prestigious careers in academia, since 2019 Jenny Brown has served as Head of the City of London School for Girls, with her sister Jane Lunnon, the first female Head of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich.

So, Happy International Friendship Day, please do settle in and join me for our brilliant conversation which covered everything from Laurence Olivier to a broken down campervan on the M5, with a healthy dose of inspiration, tenacity and resilience thrown in for good measure.

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The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.

Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.

For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*

Here’s our last little Easter treat for you for this Women of the Future Podcast Motherhood Mini-Series.

Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year - we have a cracking BONUS episode to keep you company this Bank Holiday weekend.

For this, our final, FINAL episode of what has been a totally brilliant series to have presented and produced for you, Rhona and I spoke to Lalita Taylor. 

Lalita is an award-winning media professional with over 36 years’ experience working at the intersection of editorial, digital, and technology. Formerly Executive Producer at the BBC and Co-Chair of BBC Women in STEM, she has led pioneering work in metadata, multimedia journalism, social media strategy, and workforce upskilling through BBC Academy Fusion. Now Inclusion Consultant for the CoSTAR National R&D Lab, Lalita is focused on embedding inclusive design and AI-driven innovation across immersive technology ecosystems. She is also mum to two wonderful grown-up children.

Introducing the motherhood journey of the incredible Lalita Taylor.

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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

To donate to Lalita’s daughter Sophie’s London Marathon fundraising page in honour of her Dad, and in aid of Sue Ryder - to ensure no one faces death or grief alone - click here.

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*

We’ve come to the end of our Women of the Future podcast motherhood mini-series! What a journey it’s been.

It’s an honour to have brought you six incredibly open, honest, and candid stories from brilliant women on the vast and varied subject of motherhood - we hope you’ve enjoyed it.

The series has been presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. The mini-series was all Rhona’s idea – what a woman!

BUT if you’re very lucky we might have an BONUS Easter treat for you, so stay tuned and subscribed for updates…

For this very special final episode, we spoke to Phillippa O’Connor, PwC UK’s Chief People Officer. Over a prestigious 20-year career working as a business consultant, as well as with boards and HR directors across a wide range of issues in the people space, including pay, diversity, equity and inclusion and broader HR transformation; Phillippa is also mum to two boys aged 1 and 11.

Introducing Phillippa’s incredibly interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking motherhood journey.

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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*

The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.

Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!

We have another audio treat for you all this week…

For this episode, we’ve spoken to Emma de Closset.

With a remarkable career spent predominantly in public service spanning strategy, policy and operations, which included leading the 2021 G7 Summit in Cornwall; Emma is now the CEO of UK Community Foundations, a charity committed to positive social change in the UK through ‘community philanthropy’. She is also a mum of 3. 

This episode does come with a trigger warning, as we address issues of baby loss and miscarriage right from the start of our conversation.

Huge thanks to Emma for being so open, honest, and candid with us about her motherhood journey.

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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*

The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.

Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!

As we reach the end of Women’s History month, and look forward to Mothering Sunday, we have another treat for you all this week…

For this episode, we’ve spoken to the CEO and founder of both sustainable womenswear brand Chapter.London, as well as the specialist maternity and nursing brand Lily and Ribbon. Also a mum of two boys, it gives us great pleasure to introduce the motherhood journey of the amazing Tanya Patel. 

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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk