S2 Ep 7: The Invisible Weight – Understanding the Mental Load with Jennifer Harrison
S2 Ep 7: The Invisible Weight – Understanding the Mental Load (with Jennifer Harrison)In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Harrison, who shares findings from her master’s thesis on the mental load—the often invisible burden of managing household tasks, emotional labour, and daily logistics, typically carried by women.Jennifer unpacks how this constant cognitive juggling act doesn’t just stay at home—it follows people into the workplace. We explore how the mental load can lead to burnout, reduced focus, and emotional exhaustion, ultimately affecting productivity, creativity, and career progression. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or want to better support your team, this episode offers a compassionate look at the mental load and practical strategies for creating more balance—both at home and at work.
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Season 2 EP 6: Rising Above – Confidence, Culture & Conquering Negativity with Dr. Adel)
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Adel to explore the complex journey of navigating life from an ethnic background. From cultural identity and societal expectations to the weight of stereotypes and internalized doubt, Dr. Adel shares personal insights and professional wisdom on how to rise above negativity.Together, we unpack the emotional challenges that often go unspoken—and more importantly, how to build lasting confidence and self-worth. This is a conversation about resilience, empowerment, and the courage it takes to own your story.Whether you're seeking motivation or a deeper understanding of these lived experiences, this episode offers a powerful blend of truth, hope, and healing.
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Season 2 Ep 4: Tobi Asare: Owning your space
Owning Your Space with Tobi AsareIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tobi Asare, Managing Partner and Head of Growth at OMD UK, to explore the journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and stepping into leadership with confidence. Tobi shares her insights on the power of creativity in driving growth, the importance of community in personal and professional development, and how embracing vulnerability can unlock true potential. Whether you're navigating your own career path or looking for a boost of motivation, this conversation is packed with wisdom, warmth, and actionable advice
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S2 Ep3: Helen Calcraft: The power of vulnerability
We speak to Helen Calcraft, Founding Partners of Lucy Generals about how her life changing health battle shaped her leadership journey.
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S2 Ep 2: Naomi Walkland - Building a successful career and giving back
Meet Naomi Walkland, the Chief Marketing Officer of Motorway, the UK’s fastest-growing car marketplace, where she oversees the company’s brand and product marketing, growth marketing, communications, and business marketing
In this conversation, we uncover what has inspired Naomi's successful career and her nuggets of wisdom and hear more about the people and the causes that inspire her.
Naomi is a results-driven marketing executive with a track record of building and leading world-class teams and developing innovative marketing strategies at high-growth companies.Previously, Naomi served as the Vice President of Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL), where she led the international marketing team, driving new customer and revenue growth outside of the US. She was part of the team which took Bumble public in 2021 and built and scaled the marketing team and operations across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific). Under her leadership, Bumble expanded its brand presence into over 15 markets worldwide.Naomi is passionate and committed to diversity and inclusion in the marketing and creative industries. She sits on the global board of The Marketing Society and is an Advisor for OK Mentor, which provides free in-person training and mentorship programs for women graduates looking to break into creative industries. Additionally, she serves as a board trustee for mothers2mothers, an African NGO, leading global efforts to end paediatric AIDS and create healthy families and communities across ten sub-Saharan African countries. She is an Honorary Fellow of The Marketing Society and has been recognised by Marketing Week and Campaign Magazine as one of the top marketing leaders in the UK.
In this podcast series, we’ll meet a diverse range of women and allies and hear their empowering stories of defining life moments that led them - against the odds - to truly define themselves. Hosted by Tobi Asare and Uroosa Sheikh