Featuring alumni from the Women of the Future Programme and Awards, which recognises distinctive, innovative individuals in their fields. Previous winner Kim Rowell speaks to guests about their careers, big breaks, successes, failures and inspirations.
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*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
Here’s our last little Easter treat for you for this Women of the Future Podcast Motherhood Mini-Series.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year - we have a cracking BONUS episode to keep you company this Bank Holiday weekend.
For this, our final, FINAL episode of what has been a totally brilliant series to have presented and produced for you, Rhona and I spoke to Lalita Taylor.
Lalita is an award-winning media professional with over 36 years’ experience working at the intersection of editorial, digital, and technology. Formerly Executive Producer at the BBC and Co-Chair of BBC Women in STEM, she has led pioneering work in metadata, multimedia journalism, social media strategy, and workforce upskilling through BBC Academy Fusion. Now Inclusion Consultant for the CoSTAR National R&D Lab, Lalita is focused on embedding inclusive design and AI-driven innovation across immersive technology ecosystems. She is also mum to two wonderful grown-up children.
Introducing the motherhood journey of the incredible Lalita Taylor.
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
To donate to Lalita’s daughter Sophie’s London Marathon fundraising page in honour of her Dad, and in aid of Sue Ryder - to ensure no one faces death or grief alone - click here.
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
We’ve come to the end of our Women of the Future podcast motherhood mini-series! What a journey it’s been.
It’s an honour to have brought you six incredibly open, honest, and candid stories from brilliant women on the vast and varied subject of motherhood - we hope you’ve enjoyed it.
The series has been presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. The mini-series was all Rhona’s idea – what a woman!
BUT if you’re very lucky we might have an BONUS Easter treat for you, so stay tuned and subscribed for updates…
For this very special final episode, we spoke to Phillippa O’Connor, PwC UK’s Chief People Officer. Over a prestigious 20-year career working as a business consultant, as well as with boards and HR directors across a wide range of issues in the people space, including pay, diversity, equity and inclusion and broader HR transformation; Phillippa is also mum to two boys aged 1 and 11.
Introducing Phillippa’s incredibly interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking motherhood journey.
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!
We have another audio treat for you all this week…
For this episode, we’ve spoken to Emma de Closset.
With a remarkable career spent predominantly in public service spanning strategy, policy and operations, which included leading the 2021 G7 Summit in Cornwall; Emma is now the CEO of UK Community Foundations, a charity committed to positive social change in the UK through ‘community philanthropy’. She is also a mum of 3.
This episode does come with a trigger warning, as we address issues of baby loss and miscarriage right from the start of our conversation.
Huge thanks to Emma for being so open, honest, and candid with us about her motherhood journey.
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!
As we reach the end of Women’s History month, and look forward to Mothering Sunday, we have another treat for you all this week…
For this episode, we’ve spoken to the CEO and founder of both sustainable womenswear brand Chapter.London, as well as the specialist maternity and nursing brand Lily and Ribbon. Also a mum of two boys, it gives us great pleasure to introduce the motherhood journey of the amazing Tanya Patel.
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
Seeing as it’s Women’s History Month we’re in the mood for celebrating!
In recognition of publishing over 100 episodes of the Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – over the next 6 weeks we’re bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!
So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.
For this episode, we’ve spoken to an award-winning freelance broadcast journalist, presenter, reporter, media trainer, event host and mum of two. Now based out in Singapore - it gives us great pleasure to introduce the motherhood journey of the brilliant Balvinder Sidhu.
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
Seeing as it’s Women’s History Month we’re in the mood for celebrating!
In recognition of publishing over 100 episodes of the Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – over the next 6 weeks we’re bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona’s idea – what a woman!
So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.
For this episode, after nearly 7 years and 100 episodes, it’s Kim’s turn to be interviewed - introducing the motherhood journey of Kim Rowell…
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES*
It’s International Women’s Day! Not only that, but we’re also celebrating the 100th episode of the Women of the Future Podcast.
This podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.
Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni.
If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that over the past 99 episodes Kim has spoken to brilliant women, and a couple of men, about their careers, who or what gave them their first big break, as well as their successes, failures and inspirations along the way and how they came to be a part of the Women of the Future network.
HOWEVER, seeing as we’re reaching our 100th episode milestone, the brilliant Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year, reached out with an idea for a very special 6-episode mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood.
So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.
For our first episode it made sense to speak to the lady herself - introducing the motherhood journey of Rhona Hunt…
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For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Polly McMaster is co-founder and CEO of The Fold, an award-winning British brand focused on creating workwear that inspires women to feel confident and ‘put-together’ every day.
Her career journey is an inspiring one – possessing both a PhD in molecular biology from Cambridge University as well as an MBA from London Business School, along the way Polly has also worked in healthcare consulting and private equity in the healthcare industry.
On pivoting into fashion, with a desire to stand out for the right reasons and feel confident in what she was wearing, Polly spotted a gap in the market, and the rest in history!
Setting a new standard for modern, professional workwear, The Fold has grown to enormous heights, now with a flagship store in Chelsea, the company has also successfully expanded into international markets, made great advances in sustainability, not to mention navigating a global pandemic…
Polly was named as one of the Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights, part of the Women of the Future Programme, in 2023.
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The Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights lists have been revealed! Head to our website to find out more.
For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Currently Head of Communications for EMEA and APAC at commercetools, the leading provider of composable commerce, interestingly that’s not how it all started for Serena Chaudhry Pandey.
Serena also has over a decade-long experience as a war journalist under her belt, including reporting on events as varied as the conflict in Iraq to the death of Nelson Mandela; with Serena’s expertise in global affairs and storytelling always shining through.
Amongst her many journalistic achievements, Serena led the launch of Reuters’ groundbreaking digital product, Africa Journal, and produced several flagship TV programmes for BBC News.
In 2020, recognising the transformative power of technology, Serena made a bold transition into the tech industry and joined AI-company Dataminr, leading a team training AI models for real-time dissemination.
Serena is widely recognised for her inspiring, positive leadership and her support of mentoring and diversity and inclusion programmes. She is also a Freeman of the City of London and Information Technologists, serves as a Trustee for the WCIT Charity, and is a fellow of the John Schofield Trust and Raisina Dialogue.
Serena was Highly Commended at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, part of the Women of the Future Programme, in 2022.
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The shortlists for this year’s Women of the Future Awards UK and Southeast Asia have been revealed! To view our finalists and find out more about how to attend the ceremony on Wednesday November 13th 2024, please visit our awards website.
For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Ayesha Ofori is the founder and CEO of Propelle, a pioneering investment platform designed to empower women to achieve financial independence.
As a former Executive Director and Private Wealth Adviser at Goldman Sachs, Ayesha personally managed over £500 million in client assets, working closely with ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Motivated by a desire to bridge the gender investment gap and make investing more accessible to women, Ayesha left her successful career in traditional finance to launch Propelle.
With an MBA from London Business School and a master’s degree in physics from Imperial College London, Ayesha combines deep financial expertise with a passion for helping women build wealth and securing their financial futures.
Ayesha was the recipient of a Women of the Future Award in the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction category in 2019.
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The shortlists for this year’s Women of the Future Awards UK and Southeast Asia have been revealed! To view our finalists and find out more about how to attend the ceremony on Wednesday November 13th 2024, please visit our awards website.
For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk
For more information on Propelle, the UK's first investment platform for women, please visit: https://propelle.io/