Second Act with Ateh Jewel

Dragons' Den icon Deborah Meaden reflects on her remarkable journey from a fearless 16-year-old entrepreneur to one of Britain’s most respected business leaders.

Deborah opens up about how growing up with a fiercely independent single mother removed her fear of starting over, the misogyny she faced in the male-dominated world of venture capital, and why women should take complete control of their personal finances.

Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.

If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.

From HELLO! magazine

Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Liam Davis

Executive producer: Danielle Lawler

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Chapters

01:50 – Single-Mother Resilience: Growing Up Without the Fear of Failure

03:40 – Dropping Out of Brighton Tech & Learning Through Doing

06:10 – Saving £50 for a Pony at 12 & Early Summer Jobs

08:15 – Playing Business at 7: The Cashier & Car Wash Mindset

09:40 – What Entering the "Second Act" Really Means

10:40 – Boardroom Power Dynamics: Sitting in the Boss's Chair

12:40 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Celebrating Your Wins

16:20 – Financial Literacy for "Queen Agers": Why Midlife Women Need Financial Power

19:40 – Dropping the Sack of Past Mistakes & Driving Forward Momentum

22:45 – How to Start Investing: Platform Tips & Finding Your Market

25:50 – Dragons' Den Success Stories: Dock & Bay Towels vs. Tangle Teezer

28:00 – Tough vs. Hard: Standing Firm for the Greater Good

31:25 – Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs & Finding the Right Timing

34:50 – 33 Years with Paul: Meeting at Butlin's & The Avenue Creamery First Date

37:20 – The Marriage Ultimatums & Choosing Independence

39:35 – Unapologetically Childfree: Challenging Societal Pressures & Tabloid Backlash

43:00 – Argentine Tango & How Strictly Come Dancing Transformed Her Marriage

44:45 – Horse Riding & Cognitive Health: The Power of Animal Connection

47:00 – Living in a Rescue Sanctuary: 6 Horses, 11 Sheep & 3 Dumped Cockerels

49:00 – Climate Activism & Taking Control of Purchasing Power

51:00 – Proudly 67: Rejecting Age Constraints & Climbing Over Locked Gates

53:50 – Advice to Her Younger Self: "Make All the Same Mistakes"

55:50 – Unplugging from Phone Anxiety & Focusing on Global Climate Solutions

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What's the real secret to feeling more confident in yourself? Ateh Jewel is joined by TV star and relationship expert Anna Williamson and HELLO!'s Head of Beauty Cassie Steer for a live panel event at Bluebird Chelsea to discuss how your relationship with yourself and others is the key to reaching your true potential in midlife.

From dropping the burden of people-pleasing and conquering perimenopause anxiety to reinventing your beauty routine and setting boundaries at home, our panel shares unfiltered wisdom, hilarious dating stories, and expert relationship advice. Whether you are stepping back into the workplace, stepping out on the dating scene, or simply reclaiming your time, this episode is a celebration of wisdom, power, and self-love.

This episode is sponsored by L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm.

Producer: Millie Jackson

Director of Photography: Christian Cometa

Sound Engineer: Sam Chisholm

Executive Producers: Charlie Atkin, Danielle Lawler, Leanne Bayley and Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

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Comedian and writer Lucy Porter sits down for a delightfully candid, laughter-filled conversation reflecting on her early career navigating the lad-culture of the 2000s, the chronic imposter syndrome that held her back – and how turning 40 unleashed a wave of creative liberation.

Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.

If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.

From HELLO! magazine

Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Chelsey Ranore

Executive producer: Danielle Lawler

Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.

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How can we get stronger in midlife, and where do you begin if you're feeling overwhelmed at the gym? Strength coach and author of 'Training for Your Old Lady Body' Elizabeth Davies aka This Woman Lifts joins Isabel to share her best advice for strength training.

Want your question answered by our experts? Email secondactpod@hellomagazine.com with your burning midlife questions.

From HELLO! magazine

Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Chelsey Ranore

Executive producers: Isabel Mohan

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Legendary news anchor and BBC Proms presenter Katie Derham opens up about navigating the highs and hidden hurdles of her decades-long career, her 25-year marriage to Leon founder John Vincent, and her lifelong love of music.

Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.

If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.

From HELLO! magazine

Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Ana Truesdale

Executive producer: Danielle Lawler

Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.

Chapters

00:35 – Summarizing Act One: News, Ambition, and Over-Apologizing

02:30 – Unlearning Gen-X Conditioning & Raising Daughters Without Boundaries

04:00 – Inside 2000s Newsrooms: Tall Anchors & War Reporting

08:35 – Becoming ITV’s Youngest Newsreader at 27

10:30 – Illegal Mangoes & Bossa Nova: Growing Up in a Cultured Home

13:30 – Grandma Olive: Standing on the Shoulders of Erased Women

16:50 – Launching Peanut & Crumb: Entering Her Second Act

21:30 – Entrepreneurship, ADHD Superpowers, and Complementary Partners

23:20 – Gatecrashing a Ball & A First-Night Proposal Story

27:30 – Healthy Pursuit: How Her Husband Wore Her Down

29:50 – 25 Years of Marriage: Laughter, Respect, and Shared Vision

34:50 – Experimental Cooking: Dark Chocolate Cabbage & Fast Food Missions

37:00 – 17 Seasons of the BBC Proms: A Lifelong Love of Music

39:50 – Joy on the Strictly Come Dancing Floor

41:45 – Behind the Scenes of Royal Weddings & Commentating the Coronation

46:00 – The Mexico City Ultimatum: Choosing Economics Over Piano

48:00 – Escaping to Sussex: Countryside Living & Discovering Birding

50:50 – Embracing 56: Redefining Aging & Shedding the "Disease to Please"

53:50 – Losing Her Mother to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s at 61

57:40 – Advice to Her 20s Self: Stop Dressing Like an Old Lady!

1:00:00 – Tabloid Rivalries & The "Auto Cuties" Era

1:01:45 – Finding Hope & Support Through Loved Ones' Illnesses
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