#11 Chrissy Rutherford: ‘I was told: you should feel lucky to be here’
Chrissy Rutherford is a writer, consultant and mental wellness advocate. She was a digital editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for 9 years, from 2011-2020, in New York City- spearheading the magazine’s instagram account - which got over 4 million followers under her influence- along with writing fashion and celebrity articles, styling, producing and hosting their Youtube series Heel Hunters. Since departing Harpers, Chrissy is now a writer and digital content creator working with brands like J Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, DeBeers and American Express . She has a newsletter called FWD JOY which is dedicated to the journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. In this episode we cover: What it took to get an Editor’s job at Harper’s And what it took to leave Living with your parents as an adult Pulled back from digital activism after going 5.4m+ viral on a post The joys of being 39 and single Why you should move around in your career Mentions:A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle Notes from the Universe (app) Clueless (1995) directed by Amy Heckerling The Places That Scare You - Pema ChodronLinks: https://chrissyrutherford.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chrissyford
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#10 Dan Murray-Serter: 'I met the Queen the same week I had to fire half of my team'
Dan Murray-Serter is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor (85 startups), and advocate for mental health. He co-founded Heights, a brain care supplements company, following personal struggles with insomnia and anxiety. Dan also co-hosts the acclaimed Secret Leaders podcast, where he has interviewed over 500 prominent figures, amassing more than 50 million downloads. He shares insights on success and well-being through his newsletter, "The Science of Success." In this episode we cover: - When ADHD meets creative entrepreneurship - Do hard things, build up dopamine- The successes and failures of start ups - Curing insomnia - Building Heights in a few way - Getting investment for a 'slow down' company - Annual life audits Mentions:The Dose Effect - TJ Power The Molecule of More - Daniel Z. Lieberman and Mike LongBuilding A Story Brand - Donald MillerAwareness - Anthony De Mello Joy (2015) directed by David O Russell The Defiant Ones (2017) Documentary by Allen HughesLinks: www.linkedin.com/in/danmurrayserterwww.yourheights.com
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#9 Marine Tanguy: ‘We consume 10,000 images per day’
Marine Tanguy was the youngest gallery manager in Europe before founding MTArt Agency, the first talent agency dedicated to visual artists. They represent top visual artists and integrates their art into various contexts, from digital platforms to public art projects. She is also the author of her new book The Visual Detox - challenging the dominance of commercial imagery in public spaces.In this episode we cover: - What visual literacy means - What you can do to become a more conscious visual consumer - How an image of her used in a slander campaign became on of the most viewed images on Le Monde - Raising boys - How visuals can catalyse important conversations - Taking a “30 minute holiday” every day Mentions:At 21 Marine was the manager of Steve Lazarides Gallery (Banksy and other street art)Marine’ gallery she opened at 23 was called De Re Gallery (named after the island she came from in France) on Melrose Avenue in Los AngelesMarine was mentored by Michael Ovitz , co-founder of CAATineye.com - reverse image search BBC VerifyPina (2012) documentary by Wim Wenders on choreographer Pina BauschLinks: https://www.instagram.com/marinetanguyart/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marine-tanguy-303b4a103/ https://www.instagram.com/mtartagency/
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#8 Sharmadean Reid MBE: Do you need a Hot Girl Sabbatical?
Sharmadean Reid MBE, is a British entrepreneur, author, and cultural innovator best known for founding WAH Nails, a nail salon that redefined beauty culture in London, and The Stack World, a platform empowering women through networking and business tools. Sharmadean's new book, New Methods for Women: A Manifesto for Independence, features 49 essays that provide actionable advice and personal insights on navigating life, work, relationships, and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur, leader, and co-parent, Sharmadean offers readers practical tools to thrive while advocating for systemic change to better support women's empowerment. In this episode we cover: How to be a contributor to your city The difference between founding and entrepreneurship How praise can reinforce negative behaviours Finding a career that gives you pleasure Why two baths a day is true luxury Equity: the next wave of feminism How to centre yourself every day Bringing the healing home Mentions:Street Haunting: A London Adventure (1927) by Virginia Woolf New Methods for Women (2024) by Sharmadean Reid Boomerang (1992) Film by Reginald Hudlin Links: https://www.instagram.com/sharmadeanreidhttps://www.newmethodsforwomen.com/
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#7 Sarah Ann Macklin: ‘I had a full body crash at 23’
Sarah Ann Macklin is a British nutritionist, model, and mental health advocate, known for blending science and compassion in her work. After a successful modeling career, she transitioned into the field of nutrition, earning a first-class degree in Human Nutrition. Her personal experiences, including being diagnosed with dyslexia during her studies, inspired her to explore how nutrition supports mental health and conditions like ADHD and autism. She also hosts the popular podcast Live Well, Be Well, which focuses on evidence-based nutrition and mental health strategies. Sarah has spoken internationally, including at the European Parliament, and contributes to publications such as Women’s Health and Harper’s Bazaar.In this episode we cover: What happens when we are told we are successful at a very young age What being hospitalized by burnout means Relearning self-compassion True success is when you overcome something huge in yourself Discipline and the myth of work-life balance Wellness culture’s latest trends and traps Why wellbeing starts with the mind Links: https://sarahannmacklin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin
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