Learn about the amazing journeys of people from all walks of life and what they have learnt about being a grown up, alongside some surprising pieces of advice to their younger selves.
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8 Mar 2026
E50- Sam Cooper-Gray: Everything I Thought I Knew About Being a Grown‑Up Was Wrong- Here’s the Tea
Sam Cooper-Gray is a strategist, storyteller, podcasters and fierce advocate for female-led business.
As founder of The Wisdom Studio, she helps purpose-driven SMEs grow with clarity, impact, and intention—drawing on 25+ years in global finance, including her role as HSBC’s Global Head of SME Strategy.
She is the creator and driving force behind Women Are Good Business, a national campaign that highlights and amplifies the economic power of female founders—showcasing the commercial, societal, and investment benefits of backing women.
Sam’s legacy includes launching HSBC’s $1bn Female Entrepreneur Fund and the UK’s £250m Women’s Business Growth Initiative, and she now chairs The Gender Index and leads the Conditions to Scale workstream for the UK Government’s Invest in Women Taskforce, shaping national policy to unlock growth for women in business. Whether she’s in the boardroom, behind the mic, or mentoring founders, Sam brings a rare mix of corporate rigour, creative empathy, and unapologetic purpose.
Listen to find out how Sam has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...
2 Mar 2026
E49- Roisin McKeon-Carter
This week, we’re joined by Roisin McKeon-Carter, an accomplished healthcare leader whose 40‑year career across the NHS spans clinical practice, strategic transformation, and executive‑level leadership.
Her work has shaped patient safety, workforce development, and the evolution of advanced practice roles across the UK.Roisin currently serves as Consultant Practice Development Lead in a major tertiary hospital, where she is driving the development of the Consultant Practice (Nurse/AHP) workforce in line with the NHSE long‑term plan.
She leads a group of 25 exceptional healthcare professionals who are quietly — and powerfully — shaping the future of patient care.Across her career, Roisin has delivered large‑scale service transformation, strengthened clinical governance, and led system‑level workforce strategies.
Her influence spans regional and national levels, contributing to policy workstreams and championing professional voice, compassionate leadership, and equitable care.
Listen to find out how Roisin has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...
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