About Inspired Live: Navigating Publishing Excellence
Welcome to Inspired Live! The ultimate show for publishing pros who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Tune in live or catch up on the go as we dive into the freshest insights, boldest trends, industry-shaping news, and real career game‑changers. From navigating your first steps in publishing to mastering the art of staying relevant, we bring you sharp conversations, big ideas, and exclusive Leadership Lounge takeovers you won't hear anywhere else.
Whether you're breaking into the industry, levelling up your career, or simply hungry to stay in the know, Inspired Live! is the show publishing professionals can't afford to miss.
How can we build a truly authentic inclusive culture in our business with Sanjee de Silva and Bunmi Western
Suzy Astbury, CEO at Inspired is joined here by two renowned industry experts, Sanjee de Silva and Bunmi Western, for an enlightening conversation discussing: - The current state of diversity within the industry - Key areas for improvement - Inclusive recruitment strategies to cultivate a diverse workforce for the future About our guests: Sanjee de Silva, publisher at Sweet Cherry Publishing, is an engaged and enthusiastic publishing figure, known in the industry for his colourful approach to making books fun, accessible and diverse. With a background in fashion, Sanjee's tenure as MD of Sweet Cherry since 2021 has brought fresh perspectives and inspiring leadership to the industry. Bunmi Western, Director of Ingram Publisher Services UK, thought leader with a passion for impacting and inspiring the publishing industry. Bunmi is a well know, trusted and respected figure with an incredible career behind her, she began in Export Sales at Penguin, leading to remarkable strides at Faber & Faber before assuming the role of Sales Director at Atlantic Books in 2010. Since joining Ingram in 2016, Bunmi was promoted earlier this year and is now Director of Ingram Publisher Services UK.
29 Jan 2026
AI Experts in Publishing - what you need to know about AI with Nadim Sadek and Sara Lloyd
We want to help publishers and publishing leaders to demystify AI, give you focus on what you and your teams need to be doing and get excited for where AI is heading and how it can really enhance your business and personal productivity. In this episode we talk to industry experts Nadim Sadek, CEO of Shimmr AI and Sara Lloyd, Group Communications Director and Global AI Lead at Pan Macmillan. We delve into ✅ Where AI is going to add most value to you as a publisher ✅ What challenges or risks should publishers be aware of and how you can mitigate these ✅ How AI might impact our workforce and what skills we should individually be developing and hiring to futureproof ✅ Next big things for AI that we should watch out for!
29 Jan 2026
Publish Your Potential: Unlock the Secrets to Breaking into Publishing with Jennie Hooper and Rhiannon Johnson
In this discussion, our Associate Director, Jennie Hooper, and Senior Consultant, Rhiannon Johnson, will share their insider tips on how YOU can stand out to publishers and kickstart your publishing career. From key skills that publishers are looking for, to positioning yourself as a competitive candidate, Jennie and Rhiannon will equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Spoiler Alert! Rhiannon and Jennie will also be revealing an exciting new launch during this session, specifically designed to help YOU take your publishing journey to the next level! Be sure to tune in so you don't miss this special announcement! This is the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for success in the world of publishing.
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