A podcast series brought to you by Women Leaders UK x NatWest Enterprise x Milton Keynes College to celebrate Women's History Month 2024
Designed, curated, directed and produced by an all girl squad (with a little help from their awesome male allies!) celebrating all things fabulously female in and around Milton Keynes
Hosted by:
Dr Julie Mills OBE - Chair of Women Leaders
Debbie Lewis- NatWest Enterprise Regional EcoSystem Manager
5 episodes covering topics inc Leadership, Technology, Enterprise, Inclusion and Authenticity with incredible guests ready to share and inspire!
Join host Dr Julie Mills OBE (Women Leaders UK) with her special guests as they discuss the theme of Technology & Innovation:
* Deborah Mungai
Techpreneur and Model with a keen interest in cybersecurity, marketing and innovation.
*Yolanda Hamblen
Global travel and tourism head of digital security, Ex police turned cybersecurity professional, podcast host and international security speaker.
*Niraj Kapur
LinkedIn top voice and educator. Sales coach. TEDx speaker and author of multiple best sellers including Everybody works in sales.
* Dr Susan Izadkhasti
Leadership coach and consultant with a science background; working on the Coronavirus vaccine. Trustee at Women Leaders and lead on MK Innovates STEM festival for girls and women in Milton Keynes.
Enormous thanks to MK College, especially to tutor Nigel Quinn and the incredible all female student team who recorded, edited and produced the content:
Bernadett Peters
Natashya Smith
Dea Imami
Natalie Smith
and Debbie Lewis, NatWest Enterprise
17 Jun 2024
Inspirational MK - Authenticity
Join hosts Dr Julie Mills OBE (Women Leaders UK) and Debbie Lewis (NatWest Enterprise) with their special guests as they discuss the theme of Authenticity:
* Gail Emms MBE
Retired English Badminton player and Olympic silver medallist, an Mk resident who represented GB in Mixed Doubles. Founder of Gail Emms Consultancy; Gail now runs a successful PR & Events company and is as passionate as ever about supporting young women into professional sport.
*Precious Zumbica Lwanga
Precious is a women in Construction, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant and NED/Trustee. She is passionate about helping others to find a platform and voice and is an ambassador for women in Construction.
*Ruby Parmar
Chair of Governors at Mk College, Ruby is also an Investments committee member, non-executive director and chair of TOTM; a sustainably focused period care brand.
Enormous thanks to MK College, especially to tutor Nigel Quinn and the incredible all female student team who recorded, edited and produced the content:
Bernadett Peters
Natashya Smith
Dea Imami
Natalie Smith
8 May 2024
Inspirational MK - Enterprise
Join hosts Dr Julie Mills OBE (Women Leaders UK) and Debbie Lewis (NatWest Enterprise) with their special guests as they discuss the theme of Enterprise:
* Jaz Ampaw Farr
International keynote speaker, broadcaster and author, multi award winner and three times speaker of the year. Jaz celebrates success and failure in equal measure; her self confessed 'failure CV' includes an impressive stint on The Apprentice. But Jaz is best known for being -and encouraging you to be- 10% braver, human first, and craft your own Shero's journey.instagram /jazampawfarr
*Nicky Perfect BEM
Nicky is an international hostage negotiator turned trainer. She shares lessons learned in the Met Police to help others appreciate the power of negotiation and how you can use the same skills for business or homelife. Nicky is a best selling author, owner of a community cafe, garage and gym and was awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queens 2023 New Years Honors' list.Instagram /nickycommscoach
Enormous thanks to MK College, especially to tutor Nigel Quinn and the incredible all female student team who recorded, edited and produced the content:
Dea Imami
Bernadett Peters
Natalie Smith
Natashya Smith
19 Apr 2024
Inspirational MK - Inclusion
Join hosts Debbie Lewis (NatWest Enterprise) and Dr Julie Mills OBE (Women Leaders UK) with their special guests as they discuss the theme of Inclusion:
* Mandy Legg
Mayoress of Milton Keynes 2023/24 with a very personal alignment to wellbeing and mental health inclusion. Mandy is on the committee of The Lodge, a new mental health support group for women in MK. A passionate ambassador for DE&I in MK though the work completed in her Mayoral year.
* Hiran Odedra
An experienced EDI Leader who works with organisations to identify and implement pragmatic solutions to embed inclusion with sustainable impact. As the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, Hiran enables the organisation to embrace and celebrate diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and achieve its EDI goals.
*Sabrina Shadie
Ethics and equity changemaker. Diversity & Inclusion Specialist and Intersectional Development Coach. Sabrina is the cofounder of the Diverse Business network and founder of the D'Rose Consultancy which provides Ethics and Equity consultancy services from strategic reviews to leadership coaching and development programmes.
*Aaliyah Aries
Disability & Equality Advocate , Mental Health Champion, Public Speaker, Peer Supporter and Heart Warrior. Aaliyah is a student engagement monitor at Milton Keynes College and a Youth support worker at Q:Alliance. Aaliyah is passionate about representation and inclusion and a proud speaker and champion for Cardiomyopathy UK.
* Gamiel Yafai
Author, Global DEI & TEDx Speaker, Expert panellist and strategist. Helping people and organisations create a better world through diverse, equitable and inclusive practices. Winner of multiple DEI Awards.
Enormous thanks to MK College, especially to tutor Nigel Quinn and the incredible all female student team who recorded, edited and produced the content:
Dea Imami
Bernadett Peters
Natalie Smith
Natashya Smith
28 Mar 2024
Inspirational MK - Leadership
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Join hosts Debbie Lewis (NatWest Enterprise) and Dr Julie Mills OBE (Women Leaders UK) with their special guests as they discuss the theme of Leadership on episode one of five:
* Susan Popoola
Human Value Optimisation Specialist and founder of Mosaic World (www.mosaicworld.live): Thought Leader, Author, Podcaster & Speaker. Working with Leaders to create Harmony, Impact and Legacy. Enabling Care Experienced Young People to feel Loved, Valued & Supported.
* Nikki Ross
Chief Executive Officer at Hope After Harm (www.hopeafterharm.org.uk ). Former Senior Executive at Thames Valley Police having spent 35 years in the police service.
* Freddie Guilmard
Founder of the Red Thread Partnership (www.the-redthread.co.uk/),
15 years of experience as a managing director and a proven track record of delivering award-winning programmes building high performing teams and human organisations.
Enormous thanks to MK College, especially to tutor Nigel Quinn and the incredible all female student team who recorded, edited and produced the content:
Natalie Smith
Natashya Smith
Dea Imami
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