Northern Power Women Podcast

For the final episode of our allyship miniseries sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the multi award winning chartered structural engineer, Najwa Jawahar. Simone and Najwa talk all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How to celebrate your wins and highfive yourself ⚡Why Najwa considers herself as a role model ⚡How to create an environment in the workplace so everyone can be themselves ⚡️What Najwa would tell her younger self  Find Najwa here. Find out more about WSP here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

For the second episode of our Allyship boxset series sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the wonderful award winning serial entrepreneur, Marilyn Comrie OBE. Simone and Marilyn catch up and talk all things allyship in the workplace.  Listen to learn: ⚡How Marilyn is working with organizations to level up  ⚡How to shift your organisations style ⚡How to be an active ally ⚡️Steps to becoming an ally Find Marilyn here here. Find out more about BURN here.  Check out The Blair Project here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Despite working hard at school, Laura Pitharas was rejected from Leeds College of Art being told that she was "not creative enough". She says it was the biggest test in life that she ever took.Nevertheless Laura's resilience and willingness to listen meant that she eventually got a place to study Menswear Tailoring at the London College of Fashion. Since then Laura has set out to create a new space for sustainable womenswear luxury fashion, where the craft of design combined with the beauty of women could be celebrated. She now owns her own self-named fashion brand, which is about to be taken to London Fashion Week 2023. Listen to learn:⚡How Laura learned that working hard doesn't automatically equal success⚡Why her brand is about defying gender norms in fashion⚡Why Laura won't outsource her materials beyond Yorkshire⚡How to stand out in a competitive industry⚡Taking Laura Pitharas to London Fashion Week#FashionForWomen #WomenInSuits #GenderEquality #FashionForward #BreakingBarriers #

Miriam Walker-Khan is a literal game changer. After starting out as a gifted sprinter from a young age, it was the race track where Miriam saw her career taking her until a serious sports injury cut short her aspirations of track and field. Instead, Miriam paid attention to her studies and found a passion for writing, which when coupled with her natural competitive edge meant she found herself enrolled on a BBC training scheme - she couldn't believe it. Now, Miriam works for Sky Sports as their Diversity and Inclusion Reporter, telling the stories of those underrepresented in sport.Listen to learn: - How Miriam changed her game and moved into media- Why she wouldn't be where she is today without mentoring- How she overcame sexist comments early in her career- What the role of D&I Sports Reporter will do for inclusive mediaFind Miriam hereSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram &

Stacey Williams celebrates the release of the 2023 Power List and Future List with Simone Roche MBE Stacey was on the 2022 NPW Awards Future List and is Global head of Treasury services and investigations in global payments and treasury services operations at BNY Mellon, who are the proud sponsors of the 2023 Future List.   Listen to learn:  ⚡️ Stacey’s experience of being on the 2022 Future List and how it has increased her confidence ⚡️ The importance of bringing your personality to work  ⚡️ Her passion for mentoring and creating opportunities ⚡️ Stacey’s advice for everyone on the NPWA 2023 Power List and Future List  Check out who is on the 2023 Power List and Future List here Future List Sponsor: BNY Mellon  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our news

Holly O'Dea, a.k.a The Scouse Scientist has had to overcome assumptions about who she is since she started her studies at University of Oxford over ten years ago. Since then she's used her northern charm to challenge the traditional perception of scientists and promote diversity in the field. She does this in part by sharing a candid insight into her life as a Clinical Scientist in the NHS.In this episode,  Holly talks about her passion for inspiring others to follow in her career footsteps, and reflects on the challenges she's faced in her personal life.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topic of miscarriage, which may be emotionally triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss, please take care and consider avoiding this episode.Listen to learn:Holly's personal journey as a Scouse scientist and how she came to be involved in breaking down stereotypes.The challenges faced by scientists from diverse backgrounds and how they can overcome them.The

Lorna Rogers' business career spans 20 years and across several industries, from recruitment, to charity sector, and project management in global corporate cultures. Even with all of this experience, Lorna knows she isn’t the finished article, nor will she ever be. Her own leadership development has been anchored on this awareness and it has meant she can take action with the support of the diverse teams and eclectic network that she’s built, to whom she credits a lot of her success.Listen to learn:·       How to effectively show up as yourself at work·       Lorna's role models in open-minded, progressive leadership·       How Lorna made her voice heard·       The places you can go to build your own, collaborative networkFind Lorna hereFind out more about Liverpool City Region Combined Authority here Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Two things have always played a huge part in Archie's life: Cricket and Bollywood. In this conversation with Simone Roche MBE they discuss how cricket "has the power to change lives" but they also discuss something that came to Archie in adulthood - a passion for lifting weights and the internal hurdles she overcame by getting into fitness. As well as that, Archie shares her inspiring career journey and how getting sacked was "one of the best things that happened" to her.Listen to learn:⚡Why cricket needs more women⚡How fitness and weightlifting became a big part of Archie’s life⚡How Archie overcame the feeling of intimidation in the gym⚡️ Archie's career highlights from getting sacked to becoming the Diversity Producer for BBC Sport CricketFind Archie here. Find out more about the series 1 Billion To One here.  Listen to Rina Sowler's episode hereSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Wome

In January 2018, Blue Monday to be precise, something happened to Melissa Johns that made getting through the day even harder than for most. Naked photos, hacked from her iPhone, were leaked to national newspapers across the UK. What was most striking in the reports for Melissa, who was born without her right arm below the elbow, was the way her body was negatively depicted. Even more significantly, it wasn’t the first time she’d experienced it but it was the last time she’d let it define her, and has since written and toured the UK with her one-woman show, Snatched. Outside of acting, Melissa uses her platform to advocate for disabled artists and works as Co-Creative Lead for Bafta Award-winning organisation, TripleC (co-founded with Cherylee Houston) - a collective of disabled and non-disabled creative individuals which runs projects breaking down the barriers for people with disabilities in the arts. Listen to learn: How drama positively impacts disabled youth What TripleC does to further the opportunities

Simone Roche MBE chats to Charmaine Connors who is the education and skills manager at Sharp Futures. Simone and Charmaine chat about personal and professional journeys. Listen to learn: ⚡ The importance of soft skills ⚡ What makes a good leader ⚡ Her journey of self-acceptance  ⚡️ Why role models are essential, especially to the younger generation  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here.  Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram   Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

For the first 2023 Northern Power Women Podcast, Simone Roche MBE chats to Katherine Fairclough, who is the lead advisor to the Metro Mayor and has been appointed the first ever female Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Simone and Katherine chat about her career, work life balance, and mind maps.  Listen to learn: ⚡How Katherine has found being appointed the first ever female Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ⚡How she handles pressure and expectation  ⚡How she finds a balance and manages her wellbeing ⚡️ How Katherine is her authentic self in a male-dominated environment  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram   Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

The Wrap Up Simone Roche MBE chats to the owner and our producer of What Goes On Media, Sam Walker for the final podcast of the year! Simone and Sam reflect on 2022 and look ahead to what they want to focus on in 2023.  Listen to learn: Listen to learn: ⚡Their favourite episodes of the year and what they learned from them  ⚡Their 2023 goals  ⚡All about gaining control of your imposter syndrome ⚡The importance of self-care  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram   Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Simone Roche MBE chats to her wonderful WeArePower Team of 2022! Emma Mason, Leah Middleton, Carla Pearce, Olivia Matlock, Anna Davey and Lydia Wong all join the annual Christmas team podcast to reflect on the year and chat about the ways to ‘Be More You’. Listen to learn: Listen to learn: ⚡Our favourite episodes of the year and how we learned from them  ⚡Our goals to ‘Be More You’ in 2023   ⚡All about our newest team members, Carla and Olivia   ⚡Who achieved a distinction in their Masters' dissertation!

Simone Roche MBE chats with Crystal Hicks, Chair of Women In Social Housing North East (WISH) and Final NPWAward Winner 2022 for the Innovation Category. Together Simone and Crystal chat about WISH and the 2023 Wishfest festival.       Listen to learn:   The purpose behind WISH (Women In Social Housing) and what it does What is Wishlist  The Importance of Male Allies  Advice for people wanting a purpose-driven career    Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.    Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.    Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram    Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

How To Make Sport More Inclusive  Simone Roche MBE chats to Rugby League Player Jodie Cunningham representing Small Organisation winner Rugby Football League. Jodie is also a part of our 2022 Future List. Together Simone and Jodie chat about all things Rugby and making sport inclusive.   Listen to learn:  What Jodie’s role of National Women and Girls Development Manager for the RFL entails  Why at this years Rugby World Cup it was important to combine the Men’s, Women’s AND wheelchair tournaments into one mega tournament How Jodie got into Women's Rugby Football League How can young girls watching Rugby League see themselves on the pitch?? How to get involved with RFL.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.   Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.   Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram    Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up t

To find out  Simone Roche MBE chats to Person with Purpose NPW Award Winner Alison Madgin.   Together Simone and Alison chat about Samantha's tragic attack and Alison’s purpose to tackle knife crime Please be aware this episode contains descriptions of knife violenceListen to learn:   Samantha’s story How Alison is tackling knife crime Why it is important to educate young people, so they do not go down the wrong path What’s next for Samantha’s legacy To find out more about Samantha's story and the work undertaken by Samantha's Legacy please visit their websiteSign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.    Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.    Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

 Simone Roche MBE chats to Mentor Of The Year NPW Award Winner Ali McGrath, Top Mentor on Sabbatical. Together Simone and Ali chat about all things mentoring and knowing when to take care of yourself.  Listen to learn: Ali's on Sabbatical journey and why she did it Why mentoring has been such a big part of Ali's life Why it is important to take care of yourself How being diagnosed with ADHD lifted a weight off Ali's shoulder  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Simone Roche MBE chats to  One To Watch NPW Award Winner Debbie Rogers, Founder and CEO of Seans Place. Together Simone and Debbie chat about all things NPW Awards and Debbie's journey as founder of Sean's Place.  Listen to learn: How the devastating death of Debbie's brother Sean led her to set up Sean's Place  What Sean's Place does to help support others who are also living with grief How Sean's place improves men's mental health and well-being across Sefton and Liverpool City Region  What is Debbie's goal for the future  Find out more about Sean's Place here.  International Men's Day.  Hub Of Hope app. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Simone Roche MBE chats to One to Watch NPW Award Commended Claudia Bartholomew founder of Claudia and Caitlin Build A School.  Together Simone and Claudia chat about all things NPW Awards and Claudias amazing work building a school in Ghana.  Listen to learn: How Claudia remained motivated during the pandemic  How Claudia came to build a school in Ghana About Claudias extended family What's next on Claudias list of challenges Check out Claudias Twitter page here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

How To Prevent The Exploitation Of Young People To County Lines Simone Roche MBE chats to Person With A Purpose NPW Award Commended Collette Devlin-Smith CEO of EDGE NorthEast.  Together Simone and Collette chat about all things NPW Awards and Collette’s work in preventing the exploitation of young people in the County Line. Listen to learn: Why Collette set up EDGE NE  What County Lines are and why they pose such a threat About Collette’s success stories at EDGE NE How Collette copes with situations that she hears about Find out how you can get involved with EDGE NE here.  Read more about County Lines here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.