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HER Ambition celebrates a generation of female leaders opening doors for the next.

We’ll be hearing from female CEOs, Medics, Lawyers, Psychologists, Scientists, and many other inspiring women. Each of whom want to help us, the next generation of women, to make the most of our talents, develop our confidence, and make smart decisions.

Spotlight Her, Learn from Her, Succeed like Her.

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Student Mini-Series! Ep3 - Jade Bowler (Part 2)

HER ambition Sep 23, 2021

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S6 Ep5: Sophie Warrick - Actionable Advice for Career Development
Feb 01, 202440:25
S6 Ep4: Helena Austin - The First Day of Your Grad Job
Feb 01, 202436:35
S6 Ep3: Jemma Permalloo CFA - Achieving Balance in the Finance Sector
Jan 25, 202448:55
S6 Ep2: Megan Liebetrau - Accelerating Your Corporate Career
Jan 18, 202443:60
S6 Ep1: Celebrating 5 Years of Bloss.m with Lola Olaore

S6 Ep1: Celebrating 5 Years of Bloss.m with Lola Olaore

Welcome to season 6! This episode celebrates the 5 year anniversary of bloss.m with our founder & champion, Lola Olaore. Learn about Lola’s ambition for the future of bloss.m, the leadership skills she believes are essential for success and what you need to get a competitive edge in the world of work.

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Website: https://www.bloss-m.com/


Jan 11, 202434:06
Exclusive episode: Dawn Marriott - Leading Ladies in Private Equity

Exclusive episode: Dawn Marriott - Leading Ladies in Private Equity

Join us for an exclusive episode of our podcast as we dive into the world of "Leading Ladies in Private Equity." Our guest for today is none other than Dawn Marriott, a Partner at Hg and one of the trailblazing women shaping the Private Equity industry.


In this unique edition, our host Lola Olaore, the founder of bloss.m, engages in an insightful conversation with Dawn Marriott.


Together, they explore a wide range of career-related subjects, including sponsorship, Dawn's distinctive leadership approach, her triumphs over obstacles, and valuable advice she'd impart to her younger self.

Sep 28, 202331:15
S5 Ep5: Oenone Forbat - Why You Should Get Things Wrong In Your 20s.

S5 Ep5: Oenone Forbat - Why You Should Get Things Wrong In Your 20s.

Oenone Forbat is a podcaster, influencer, and author committed to unravelling the mysteries of life as a millennial. Her podcast, Adulting, has been downloaded over four million times and tackled the subjects that we were never taught in school.

Her new book, Bad Influence, examines what happens when your day-to-day life becomes content and is out now!

Listen as Oenone discusses her advice for getting through your twenties, changing your relationship with your body for the better and why she hates being called an influencer.

Bad Influence, her eagerly awaited debut memoir, is out NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Influence-hotly-anticipated-growing-STANDARD-ebook/dp/B0C3QM3CVN

Oenone's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/oenone/?hl=en





Sep 01, 202349:16
S5 Ep4: Ideja Bajra - Founder of Based In Science, Live from Paris

S5 Ep4: Ideja Bajra - Founder of Based In Science, Live from Paris

At just 20 years old, Ideja Bajra is the founder of Based in Science. A nonprofit organisation that unlocks the untapped potential of students in Kosovo, inspiring them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Based In Science has been soaring to new heights, receiving recognition from the Prime Minister of Kosovo, being nominated for a Women in Tech Global Award, and inspiring students worldwide.

Listen as Ideja discusses the importance of inspiring young women to start tech careers, becoming your own leader and gives in-depth advice to young women starting University.


Ideja's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idejabajra/

Based In Science: https://basedinscience.org/




Aug 24, 202335:35
S5 Ep3: Dr Jess Wade BEM - Physicist & Wikipedia Author of 1800 Entires, Gender Diversity in STEM.

S5 Ep3: Dr Jess Wade BEM - Physicist & Wikipedia Author of 1800 Entires, Gender Diversity in STEM.

Dr Jess Wade is a Physicist, British Empire Medal Recipient and Wikipedian who has written OVER 1800 Wikipedia pages for overlooked women and minority scientists.

Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history, yet only 19% of the profiles are women.

Hear Jess's motivation and drive, her hopes for the future of gender diversity in STEM, and why (despite having a PhD in physics) Further Maths A-level is the hardest thing she's ever done.

Jul 27, 202330:43
S5 Ep2: Wendy Chamberlain MP - Life as a Woman in Westminster

S5 Ep2: Wendy Chamberlain MP - Life as a Woman in Westminster

I am very excited to welcome Wendy Chamberlain, our first MP on HER Ambition!

Wendy Chamberlain is the MP for North East Fife. Following her degree in English from Edinburgh University, Wendy joined Lothian and Borders Police in 1999, serving for 12 years as a Police officer. She joined the Scottish Liberal Democrats in May 2015. Having stood as both a Council and General Election candidate in 2017, she was selected as the Westminster Prospective Parliamentary candidate for the constituency of North East Fife in June 2018. She was elected to Parliament in the 2019 General Election.


Join us as we discuss Wendy's non-typical route into being an MP and the importance of bringing women into politics.

Jul 21, 202336:09
S5 Ep1: Vanessa Castañeda Gill - Empowering Neurodivergent Youth

S5 Ep1: Vanessa Castañeda Gill - Empowering Neurodivergent Youth

Welcome to Season 5!

Vanessa Castañeda Gill is the founder of Social Cipher, a based social-emotional learning platform for neurodiverse youth, based on her own experiences as a woman growing up with autism and ADHD.

It's Vanessa's mission to unite her passions for art and stories in ways that truly help people. Vanessa and her team have earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30s, Facebook Global Gaming Citizens, and most recently LEGO Play for All Accelerator Fellows.

Join us as we explore the nuances of autism in women and delve into the reasons behind the underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis experienced by many. Vanessa shares her personal insights, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by autistic women and the importance of empowering autistic girls to unleash their potential.

Jul 14, 202334:54
S4 Ep5: Baroness Karren Brady CBE - Advice For Career Success.
Oct 05, 202214:36
S4 Ep4: Mary Ann Sieghart - How to Close The Authority Gap
Sep 21, 202236:23
S4 Ep3: Laura Dempster (Thrifty Londoner) - Achieve Financial Wellbeing

S4 Ep3: Laura Dempster (Thrifty Londoner) - Achieve Financial Wellbeing

Have you ever heard of Financial well-being? What about Financial Feminism?

My guest today is someone who has opened up the world of personal finance to thousands of people. Laura Dempster is a writer, Instagrammer and founder of Thrify Londoner, a personal finance website where she uses her extensive knowledge to provide ideas and techniques on how to manage money and ultimately makes the world of personal finance a more assessable and jargon-free place.

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Sep 14, 202244:23
S4 Ep2: Major Victoria Flood - The First Woman in The Royal Mews

S4 Ep2: Major Victoria Flood - The First Woman in The Royal Mews

My guest today has a career that certainly stands out. Major Victoria Flood is the Commanding Officer of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Victoria has had an expansive career in the military, from driving the Queen’s horses on state occasions to being one of the first women to work for the Royal Mews.

After training at Sandhurst, the Royal Military Academy, Victoria joined the royal artillery as a Troop Commander. She served in Afghanistan, where she led soldiers firing long-range missiles in the counterinsurgency campaign.

Victoria’s job has been incredibly exciting – she has travelled extensively, met many high-profile people, and most recently, she hosted Her Majesty the Queen at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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Sep 07, 202231:49
S4 Ep1: Rachel Mathieson - Law + Winning The Uber Driver Case

S4 Ep1: Rachel Mathieson - Law + Winning The Uber Driver Case

Welcome to Season 4!

My guest today is Rachel Mathieson. Rachel is the winner of the British Legal Awards "Rising Star of the Year" for her work on the landmark Uber Drivers Case, Fighting for the rights of Uber workers. This high-profile case concerned the employment rights of 45,000 drivers across London. The case will have enormous implications for the employment status of the millions of people working in the “gig economy”. Rachel is fighting for the rights of many workers today who suffer exploitation.

Listen as Rachel discusses what she wishes she'd known when starting her career, the un-talked about topics in the workplace, and why it's so important to forgive yourself. 

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Aug 31, 202237:17
Student Mini-Series! Ep3 - Jade Bowler (Part 2)

Student Mini-Series! Ep3 - Jade Bowler (Part 2)

For our season finale, we have a special part 2 with Unjaded Jade! Discussing all things study, learning, distraction AND Jade's new book 'The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need'. 

Listen to find out Jade's top tips for university students and what she believes her biggest achievement is. (Spoiler, it's beautiful)

Jade's AMAZING book 'The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need' is out now!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Study-Guide-Youll-Ever/dp/1788704193


Jade's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-uObu-mfafJyxxZFEwbvQ

Jade's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unjadedjade/


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Sep 23, 202117:01
Student Mini-Series! Ep3 - Jade Bowler (Part 1)

Student Mini-Series! Ep3 - Jade Bowler (Part 1)

My guest today is someone who has motivated hundreds of thousands of young people across the WOLRD to study better, live life to its full and ultimately be the best version of themself. Her youtube channel, Unjaded Jade, is bursting with positivity, warmth and it is definitely my place to go for that happy, warm feeling on the internet. My guests today is non-other than the queen of StudyTube herself; Jade Bowler. YouTuber, student and now published author.

Join Jade and Josie as they discuss female perfectionism at university, Jade's motivations for starting Youtube, and how we can get out of our comfort zones at university.

Jade's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-uObu-mfafJyxxZFEwbvQ

Jade's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unjadedjade/

Jade's AMAZING book 'The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Study-Guide-Youll-Ever/dp/1788704193


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Sep 16, 202132:54
Student Mini-Series! Ep2 - Victoria Ayodeji

Student Mini-Series! Ep2 - Victoria Ayodeji

Victoria Ayodeji is a recent Cambridge geography Graduate. She was the only person from her school cohort to receive an offer from Oxbridge

Victoria has spent the last 5 years speaking, mentoring and advocating on behalf of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to overcome barriers to higher education.

During her time at university, she was nationally recognised with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Student Social Mobility Awards and Most recently she received the prestigious McKinsey Achievement Award for 2021.

In this episode, Victoria and Josie discuss all things Gap years, university and the importance of education!

Useful links from Victoria:


Sutton Trust

InsideUni

Zero Gravity

Project Access

Target Oxbridge

IntoUniversity

Career Ready

Jack Petchey Foundation


Taking Up Space book interview she did for the Cambridge student newspaper, Varsity: https://www.varsity.co.uk/interviews/18215

Gap year panel she did with the organisation InsideUni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kS_Y_73Vc&t=16s

Gap year opportunities: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/gap-year-opportunities

Gap year video I with her  friend Drew who is a Law Graduate from Robinson College, Cambridge:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTUpT-RNmJM&t=0s

Victoria's Black Ballard article: https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/how-i-planned-a-life-changing-gap-year?listIds=5b5f1f6edb9c1ace614b73a0

Gap year video by YouTuber Ibz Mo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bjo4p1Xc4&t=0s


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Sep 09, 202131:44
Student Mini-Series! Ep1 - Joana Bapitista

Student Mini-Series! Ep1 - Joana Bapitista

Welcome to our Student Mini-Series! Where each week we’ll be talking with an influential student about her experience at university, her mistakes and successes, and her advice on we can make this year at uni the best it can be.

Joana Baptista is a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, public speaker and activist AND Economics & Management student at the University of Oxford.

Her social enterprise She., works to reverse taught prejudice by taking classic fairytales and rewriting them with a modern twist, and has reached over 15 countries and received endorsements from the likes of Peter Tatchell and Miriam Margolyes OBE.

Joana is also the co-founder of UniPear, an initiative to help minority and disadvantaged school students receive offers to Oxford University. Joana is also a 2 time TEDx speaker, with other notable talks including speaking for Facebook’s International Women’s Day, and to HRH Princess Anne.

Joana is the winner of several awards including the WeAreTheCity Rising Stars Entrepreneur and Startups Award, InspiringJuniors 2018, Women in Tech Most Promising Junior 2018, and the youngest ever recipient of the Women of the Future Young Star Award

In this episode, Joana and Josie discuss the habits that got Joana through her first year at Oxford and how to get out of your comfort zone in freshers week (even when you are insanely nervous!).


Connect with Joana:

Instagram: @jozeeebo

Twitter: @joanadbaptista 

Her Businesses:

@shedotmovement and @hellounipear


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Sep 02, 202133:58
S2 Ep5 - What it Takes to Launch a Business with Fiona Grayson
Jul 15, 202130:23
S2 Ep4 - Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE on Women in STEM

S2 Ep4 - Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE on Women in STEM

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a prodigy in every sense of the word. Aged 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level computing and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Oxford.

So as I’m sure you can tell, she’s potentially the most intimidating guest we’ve ever had on.

But thankfully, for me (and the rest of young women), Dr Anne-Marie has channelled her wealth of experience and pioneering spirit into co-founding Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring the next generation of young women in STEM. Stemettes has exposed almost 50,000 young people across Europe to Anne-Marie’s vision for a more diverse science and tech community. Anne-Marie was awarded an MBE in 2017 for services to young women in STEM and in 2020 was voted the most influential woman in tech in the UK by Computer Weekly.

Dr Anne-Marie discusses how the world will change when there are 50:50 of men and women in tech, why she started Stemettes and the most important thing you can do to start a successful career.

Connect with Anne-Marie on Instagram: notyouraverageami


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Jul 08, 202139:22
S2 Ep3 - Finding Your own Career Trajectory with Theodora Bakare

S2 Ep3 - Finding Your own Career Trajectory with Theodora Bakare

My guest today is Theodora Bakare, the co-founder of thinkHER ambition. ThinkHER Ambition is a social enterprise on a mission to upskill the next generation of female leaders and the powerhouse behind this podcast. Theodora is passionate about breaking down barriers that young women face and wants to provide us with the tools and knowledge to turn our dreams into a reality. Theodora is recognised by Powerful Media as a Future Leader, with experience in both business analysis and project management. She currently works for a global bank working on large transformation projects.

Listen as Theodora discusses the importance of perseverance and tenacity, the skills of a business analyst and a beginners guide to email etiquette.


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Jul 01, 202132:51
S2 Ep2 - Mental Health and Women in Medicine with Dr Radhika
Jun 24, 202140:41
S2 Ep1 - Why Men Win at Work with Gill Whitty-Collins
Jun 17, 202145:29
Ep6 - Finding a Mentor and Self-Promotion with Sharon Hegarty
May 20, 202133:43
Ep5 - A new DAYE for periods with CEO Valentina Milanova

Ep5 - A new DAYE for periods with CEO Valentina Milanova

Have you heard of a pain-relieving tampon?

Today’s special guest is someone whose story is one of ABSOLUTE innovation and inspiration.

At the age of 26, Valentina Milanova is the CEO and Founder of Daye, the female health research company best known for its incredible pain-relieving, CBD-infused tampons. Daye’s tampons have featured in the FT, Forbes, the BBC and The Guardian and represent a real step forward in improving women’s health across the world.

In this fabulous episode, we discuss how Valentina pitches her tampons to a room thats 90% male investors, the (hilarious) questions some of them have asked and her personal story that inspired her to start Daye.

Find out more about Daye here: https://yourdaye.com/


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May 13, 202130:46
Ep4 - From Law to Marketing to Communications! - with Funmi Williams

Ep4 - From Law to Marketing to Communications! - with Funmi Williams

This episode is for those of us who (STILL) can’t decide what career we want!

Our guest today is Funmi Williams! A communications specialist at HSBC. Funmi is proof that your career path does not have to be linear. In this episode, we are learning how she transitioned from law to marketing to communications.

Listen to Funmi’s advice (and expertise!) on how to battle through the uncertainty, doubt and external pressures of choosing a career, and more importantly, how to choose a career that you love.

Connect with Funmi on LinkedIn: Funmi Williams


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May 06, 202129:52
Ep3 - #StillMarching with Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE

Ep3 - #StillMarching with Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE

My guest today is Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE!

Helen Pankhurst is a women’s right activist and author of Deeds Not Words, the Story of Women’s Rights, Then and Now. As you may have guessed by her surname, Helen is the great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and the granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst; the leaders of the British Suffragette Movement.

Helen is the senior advisor to CARE International and in 2019 was appointed a CBE for her services to Gender equality. And every year she leads the International Women’s Day March in London!

In this incredible episode, we discuss why it’s so important that we call ourselves feminists, the changes we need in society to reach gender equality, and passing on the baton to our generation!

#stillmarching


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Apr 29, 202127:04
Ep2 - Uncovering Your Potential with Yota Trom
Apr 22, 202130:54
Ep1 - Networking for the Terrified with Lola Olaore

Ep1 - Networking for the Terrified with Lola Olaore

WELCOME TO SEASON 1!

Our guest today is Lola Olaore, a networking superstar! Lola is the founder of thinkHER Ambition, the powerhouse behind this podcast, and so, the perfect first guest.

Using her vast experience, Lola is giving us all her advice on how to network when you’re terrified, the kind of future leaders the world needs, gap years, and how we can use our challenges to position us for success.

Lola is the recipient of the Yahoo Finance Future leader award and Financial Times top 50 inspirational Ethnic-Minority Future Leaders. On top of that, Lola has been selected as a G20 UK youth delegate and is an ambassador for One Young World.


Connect with Lola:

Instagram: lolaola

LinkedIn: Lola Olaore


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Apr 15, 202128:42
Welcome to HER Ambition

Welcome to HER Ambition

Subscribe for free now and listen to the very first episode of the HER ambition podcast before anyone else - launching on the Thursday 15th April 2021.

I’m Josie Sequeira-Shuker and welcome to the HER ambition podcast, the podcast that celebrates a generation of women opening doors for the next.

This podcast is for ambitious young women. Especially young women who, like me, are at the beginning of their career, wanting to succeed, wanting to do well, and wanting to learn directly from women who have already made it.

So come join me to learn directly from women who are in the industries and positions you want to be in.

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Apr 07, 202102:03