Northern Power Women Podcast

In this special episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE steps into the hot seat, being interviewed for the first time by Anna Davey. Known for her dedication to championing gender equality and leading the Northern PoWEr Women Awards movement, Simone shares insights into her path from receiving an MBE from the Queen to building a movement that now unites over 120,000 people.Simone opens up about how her upbringing in Liverpool and experiences as an honorary captain in the Royal Navy shaped her advocacy. Her story is all about seizing opportunities and pushing forward, a mindset that continues to drive her passion for inclusivity and support for all.In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Welcome to the We Are PoWEr Podcast10:53 Building the Northern PoWEr Women Awards21:13 Celebrating Achievements and Balancing Life29:57 Behind the Podcast: Simone's Shift from Interviewer to IntervieweeSimone’s story highlights the power of community and how her expertise in event management and networking has emp