Best Susannah de Jager Podcasts (2025)

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How Founders Pledge Uses Data to Maximise Philanthropic Impact 25:03

12d ago25:03

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Ever wondered how to integrate meaningful philanthropy into your entrepreneurial journey? In this insightful episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Rob Chapman and Isobel Morton, Trustees of Founders Pledge, to explore innovative strategies for startup founders to effectively give back. Founders Pledge provides a structured, comm…

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Salima Saxton: From Losing Herself in Motherhood to Rebuilding Her Multi-Hyphenate Career 32:58

17d ago32:58

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Actress, writer, podcaster, and mother of three, Salima Saxton joins The Wobbly Middle Season 2 finale to talk about reclaiming yourself. From centre stage to the school gate and back again, Salima shares what it took to reawaken her creative life after years on mute. In this warm, frank conversation, she reflects on the disconnection so many women…

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The Oxford Trust at 40: How Innovation and Education Power Oxford's Future 34:37

26d ago34:37

34:37

How does a 40-year-old charity continue to shape the future of science and innovation in Oxford? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Steve Burgess, CEO, and Nicki Campling, Director of Innovation and Operations at the Oxford Trust, to explore the organisation's unique role in nurturing startups and inspiring future sci…

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E284｜Need Better Sleep? Try Leapfrog Remedies’ ‘Miracle Molecule’ 27:11

28d ago27:11

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The psychic prediction that led to the launch of the UK’s first Lactoferrin brand… and why you should add it to your shopping list. What do you do when your husband tells you your business isn’t scalable and you know deep down he’s right? For entrepreneur Stephanie Drax, hearing those words after pouring five years of her life into a business left …

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Joy Ride: Taking your confidence out for a spin 30:55

1M ago30:55

30:55

From olympic dreams to a digital sisterhood, Joy Foster traded a career in the City for a quiver of arrows, followed love across borders and then and then, somewhat accidentally, became a digital entrepreneur. Her creation, TechPixies, now serves as both launchpad and lifeline for women looking to pivot, re-enter the workforce, or start from scratc…

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Can Sirona Rival Ozempic? A New Chapter in Obesity Treatment with Camilla Easter, CEO of Oxford Medical Products 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

Is there a better way to manage obesity than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Camilla Easter, CEO of Oxford Medical Products, about Sirona—a pioneering, non-pharmaceutical pill that mimics the effects of bariatric surgery without the side effects. Designed to expand in the stomach and promote …

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E283｜No home. No money. No plan – just a backpack and a map. Raynor Winn on the story behind The Salt Path 35:13

1M ago35:13

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Imagine standing at the threshold of your home, bailiffs hammering at the door, knowing that once you step outside you'll be homeless. On top of that, your husband has just been diagnosed with an incurable neurodegenerative disease. In one single moment, you’re forced to wave goodbye to a life you spent 20 years building while also losing hope for …

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Celebrating a Period of Change 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

...and how to build a brand. Liberating and taboo-busting, Rachael Newton (former hedge fund lawyer turned entrepreneur) is part of a new wave of founders, thinkers, and advocates throwing open the bathroom door and reshaping the policies, products, and possibilities of period care. In this episode, Rachael tells us how she designed Nixit, the revo…

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E282｜Why your career crisis might be your greatest gift with The Wobbly Middle's Susannah de Jager and Patsy Day 26:15

2M ago26:15

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What happens when your carefully built career suddenly... crumbles? For Susannah De Jager, who was a hedge fund CEO at 32, it was losing her biggest client at work and realising her role was untenable while watching one of her closest friends die of cancer that upended everything. For Patsy Day, it was crashing her husband’s car after months of bon…

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E281｜Fern Fuller made £77k last year working 20-25 hours per week. Here's how you can do the same 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Four years ago, Fern Fuller was juggling it all – a single mum with a full-time job as an Executive Assistant, COVID-induced home-schooling chaos, and the curveball that is perimenopause. Cue a moment of complete exhaustion that saw Fern sliding down the wall of her home office thinking, “I just can’t do this anymore.” Fern knew something had to ch…

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Aligning Founders and Investors with David Mott, Founder Partner of Oxford Capital 38:05

2M ago38:05

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What does it take to scale a successful venture capital firm while staying aligned with founders? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with David Mott, Founder Partner at Oxford Capital, about his 25-year journey backing over 100 UK tech startups. David shares insights on what makes early-stage companies succeed, why founder-le…

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Culture Club: Good Karma Only 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Where female investors bring the values—and the returns. Experienced fund manager Leila Kardouche knew that to keep doing what she loved—investing—it had to be on her own terms. So she co-founded Variis Partners, a women-led firm that’s diverse by name (Variis means “diverse” in Latin) and by nature, built on a culture rarely found in traditional f…

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Buzzy Randall - Removing the Doom from the Big D 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Buzzy is a hugely talented chef, entrepreneur, and re-discovered friend. I tracked her down after listening to her addictive podcast - The Big D with Ateh and Buzzy. Buz co-founded Event Oracle, an events business for the great and the good. She moved to Antigua and ran a hotel there with her ex. This brings us to The Big D - which removes the sham…

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E280｜Collagen, career pivots and can you have it all? With Kate Prince, founder of Ancient + Brave 31:53

2M ago31:53

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There’s been an explosion in the popularity of collagen supplements over the past few years, and social media feeds are now full of posts from influencers bigging up the benefits. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’ll probably have turned to Google and come across a dizzying amount of information. But there’s one woman who is deter…

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Billy Wright - From MasterChef Fan Favourite to Mindful Drinking Empire 42:24

2M ago42:24

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As a fellow MasterChef alum, career changer, cancer survivor, and devoted fan of London’s iconic La Colombier, I loved this high energy episode with one of life’s great enthusiasts — Billy Wright. In 2016, after leaving behind his dream of a cricketing career, Billy took a bold leap into the MasterChef kitchen— and never looked back. A finalist and…

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Building Billion-Pound Outcomes with Jack Edmondson, CIO of Oxford Science Enterprises 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Can a university-powered ecosystem become the UK’s next startup superpower? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Jack Edmondson, Chief Investment Officer at Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), to explore the art and challenge of turning world-class research into global impact. With over 20 years in investment and deep tie…

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E279｜Feeling lost and confused about your future? Joy Foster’s 12-day challenge will give you clarity 14:39

2M ago14:39

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What if 12 emails could completely transform how you think about your future? What if you could wake up and find that the familiar voice that says ‘there has to be more to life than this’ has been replaced by a sense of excitement? Because you realise you finally know where you’re headed and exactly what you need to do to get there. Joy Foster, Tec…

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Setting Her Own Stones: Building a Life-Shaped Business 31:49

2M ago31:49

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Sophia Champion de Crespigny loved physics. She studied civil engineering for 8 years, fascinated by structure and design. In the workplace, however, she found herself wading through actual sewage in the field - and the more metaphorical kind in the office. Engineering may have been the plan but it turns out it wasn’t the fit. When Sophie finally q…

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Salima Saxton - Who to leave at the party and the perils of a forever home 49:51

2M ago49:51

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One night, after service in the restaurant, I stumbled across a Moth Story that stopped me in my tracks. If you haven’t heard of them, think TED Talks—but personal storytelling. It was Salima Saxton, talking about a Valentine’s Day when her beloved husband, Carl, an entrepreneur, told her he couldn’t go on. Everything unraveled. Salima took charge.…

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E278｜62% of mid-career women want a change. So what’s holding them back?, asks Jenn Barnett 19:52

3M ago19:52

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Jenn Barnett turned a life-altering health crisis into a life-affirming career pivot. But a comprehensive survey of 600+ mid-career professional women (those with 10-25 years’ experience), commissioned by Jenn in her role as head of equity, inclusion, and diversity at Grant Thornton UK, has revealed that pivoting your career comes with its own set …

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Q&A with Patsy Day; Advice on Your Saga from Susannah de Jager 13:42

3M ago13:42

13:42

We’ve got mail. Susannah and Patsy open the mailbag and respond to some of your excellent (occasionally panic-tinged) every-woman questions about navigating midlife career change. This means, Patsy, who usually prefers to hide behind the microphone (and strong opinions about editing), has to sit in front of it. Susannah on the other hand is already…

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Coming Soon: Oxford+ Season 3 0:43

3M ago0:43

0:43

Oxford+ is back for Season Three. This season will continue the conversation with investors, entrepreneurs and innovators, but will also focus on those new entrants to the ecosystem who are going to be changing the landscape in the coming months and years. Oxford+ takes you deep into the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape. Join your…

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E277｜Autism, ADHD and the business that’s breaking down barriers to work with Lillie Jamieson 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

If you’re neurodiverse… Or know someone who is constantly battling an exhausting cycle of trying to fit in to workplaces that just don’t seem to get them… Or you’re an employer and want to better understand how you create a more inclusive workplace… You need to get Lillie Jamieson and her sister Alex on speed dial. Because after receiving their own…

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Break. Return. Rise. 31:14

3M ago31:14

31:14

When Hannah McCracken returned to advertising after a career break raising her children, she anticipated going back at the same level, with some flexibility. She was met with a “no” — neatly packaged as professional advice: expect less. Less responsibility. Less pay. Less relevance. But for Hannah, time out never meant value lost. She had built her…

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E276｜Bias in the boardroom. Is your weight affecting your pay and career progression? With Napala Pratini 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

We all know gender inequality exists in the workplace. But there’s another kind of bias that’s been quietly derailing women’s careers… and it’s time we brought it into the spotlight. According to Napala Pratini, co-founder of Habitual, a revolutionary digital platform helping people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes, studies show that women l…

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Hot To Go-Bag: Bonus Episode with Aundrea Cline-Thomas 8:32

3M ago8:32

8:32

We get the inside scoop on what it was really like producing a live, chaotic political interview with then-candidate Donald Trump — the pressure, the reputational stakes, and Aundrea’s strategies for the toughest of interviews. This bonus episode is packed with big energy, behind-the-scenes moments plus Aundrea’s “Wobbly Middle” Go-Bag essentials. …

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E275 | In perimenopause or post-menopause? Alison Urquhart asks, Are you getting enough protein? 23:19

3M ago23:19

23:19

Feeling like your energy’s on empty? Struggling to climb the stairs without needing a breather? Metabolism slowed to a snail’s pace? Welcome to the rollercoaster of perimenopause and post-menopause, where hormones go haywire, energy tanks, and your body suddenly seems to be working against you. But you don’t have to just push through the fatigue, b…

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Lights, Camera... Pivot! 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Newsrooms collapsing. Journalism jobs vanishing. Three-time Emmy winner and TV reporter Aundrea Cline-Thomas saw the signs flashing like a breaking news ticker: the industry she loved was falling apart live on air. Stepping behind the camera, Aundrea launched her own production company, Mountain Court Media, as well as the community initiative The …

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E274｜How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum 31:33

4M ago31:33

31:33

Would you walk away from a high-paying job… …with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house? This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks. Faced with a choice betw…

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E273｜Struggling with heavy, painful periods? Anna Maxwell has the solution 27:52

4M ago27:52

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Heavy, painful periods: the £8.4 billion problem nobody was solving. You’ve seen the ads – smiling women skipping through their ‘time of the month’ like it’s no big deal. But if you live with heavy, painful periods, you know the truth is anything but. Crippling pain, constant leaks and anxiety about leaving the house without a change of clothes. An…

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E272｜What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den? Eco-friendly cleaning pioneer Laura Harnett reveals all 15:34

4M ago15:34

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If you think it’s too late to reinvent yourself and turn the seed of a business idea into something that can make an impact, Laura Harnett’s story is one for you. After setting up Seep, an eco-friendly cleaning tools business that has sold (among other things) more than a million plastic-free, 100% compostable sponge scourers, Laura went on Dragons…

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The Wobbly Middle Season Two 1:03

4M ago1:03

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Do you feel a pull towards something new but aren’t sure what’s next? So do we! Following a No. 1 ranking on Apple Podcasts GB Careers chart, hosts Susannah de Jager and Patsy Day—who leapt off their own corporate career ladders—return for Season 2 on Wednesday, April 23 with more inspiring conversations about bold career shifts, unexpected opportu…

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E271｜Creating the UK's first disability discount site with Georgina Colman 11:23

4M ago11:23

11:23

Would a life-changing health diagnosis stop you in your tracks or spur you on to create something extraordinary? For Georgina Colman, being diagnosed with MS has been the catalyst for a business that is making a difference to the lives of disabled people around the UK. And it all started when Georgina made a startling observation while out shopping…

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E270｜Surviving redundancy and mastering a money mindset with Avneet Sachdeva 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

Losing a job once is tough. Losing it twice? That’s an emotional rollercoaster that forces you to dig deep. For Avneet Sachdeva, her redundancies were a challenge, but they also became an opportunity to channel her entrepreneurial spirit. And today, she empowers women to embrace a wealth mindset as a wealth coach (her Insta is jam-packed with cleve…

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E269｜Is our obsession with winning holding us back? Cath Bishop thinks it is 28:14

5M ago28:14

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What does ‘winning’ mean to you? As a World Champion rower, three-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, Cath Bishop spent a decade embedded in a high-performance winning culture. But when Cath transitioned from the world of elite sport into diplomacy, she expected to leave the will to win behind. Instead, she discovered that from classrooms t…

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E268｜How to break free from trauma with Philippa Smethurst 42:08

5M ago42:08

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*This podcast episode discusses trauma, which some listeners may find triggering. In 1989, tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square, and the world watched in horror as a brutal moment in history unfolded. But for Philippa Smethurst, who was teaching in China at the time, the impact was more than headline – it was witnessed firsthand in the tear-streaked …

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E267｜Money is power. But are you managing your finances? 18:44

5M ago18:44

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Let’s be honest: most of us want more of it, and most of us want the money we do have to work harder for us. What if you could download a free app that looked at your current finances and then helped you make a plan to get them to where you want them to be? Enter Elisabeth Prager, the co-founder of Alia Money, the personal trainer you can pop in yo…

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Bringing Science to Society with Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

How can cutting-edge nanoscience transform medicine and inspire groundbreaking startups within Oxford? In this episode, Susannah de Jager sits down with Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford. Together, they explore Molly’s extraordinary journey in interdisciplinary research, the process of …

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E266｜Do you feel lost at 50? Eleanor Mills did 44:25

6M ago44:25

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Hands up if you’ve been through any of these: ✅ Redundancy ✅ Bereavement ✅ Divorce ✅ Caring for elderly parents ✅ Chronic illness ✅ Menopause ✅ Abuse ✅ Raising tricky teenagers Chances are, you’ve just ticked a few boxes and maybe you’re still feeling the aftershocks. Here’s the thing: By the time women hit 50, more than half have faced at least fi…

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E265｜Why Mel Robbins Thinks Social Media is STILL the Most Important Thing For Your Business in 2025 20:22

6M ago20:22

20:22

“People will have negative opinions about you and every single thing you do. Let them.” – Mel Robbins Everyone is talking about Mel Robbins’ latest book, The Let Them Theory. And trust us when we say you’ll be nodding along to what she has to say. In it, Mel shares her own struggle with promoting herself on social media when she first started as a …

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How Machine Learning in Oxford Is Transforming Medicine Worldwide with Lionel Tarassenko, President of Reuben College 40:45

6M ago40:45

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In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Lionel Tarassenko, CBE, one of the world's leading experts in AI, machine learning, and biomedical engineering. Lionel shares his fascinating journey from the lab to real-world applications, his pioneering work with NHS data, and his views on how the UK can leverage its unique strengths in healthcare …

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How Oxford University Innovation Bridges Science and Business with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of OUI 36:59

6M ago36:59

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How does a world-leading university turn groundbreaking research into businesses that change the world? In this episode, Susannah de Jager speaks with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of Oxford University Innovation (OUI), about how Oxford transforms cutting-edge science into real-world solutions. Mairi shares her experience leading OUI, the importance of innovati…

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Susannah de Jager - Wobbly middles and having it all but not at the same time 34:40

7M ago34:40

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Susannah is an entrepreneur who loves change. Her career has taken her from CEO of a boutique asset management business to an independent financial services advisor and founder and host of the brilliant Oxford+ and The Wobbly Middle podcasts. Susannah has a passion for embracing transitions, cooking and eating - the perfect How to Cook a Gremlin gu…

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E264｜How could energy medicine help you? 31:25

7M ago31:25

31:25

Rub your hands together and slowly pull them apart. What do you feel? Warmth? Tingling? ⚡ For Jodi Law, this sensation is energy. And as a transformational energy medicine practitioner, she believes we can tap into the body’s natural energy to take control of our health and wellbeing. It’s an area Jodi leaned into after more than 30 years in acute …

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Dr David Jack - aesthetics genius, skincare brand creator, podcaster talks the heaven that is the River Cafe and two seismic events that changed the course of his life 28:57

7M ago28:57

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Its not every NHS doctor that turns their hand to entrepreneurship but Dr. Jack likes to tread his own path and wring the most out of life. We chat about the impetus that led him to establish acclaimed clinics in London and Scotland with interiors he designed, along with a skincare brand and podcast, Face Values. His enthusiasm for life is infectio…

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E263｜Fertility coaching and pivoting for business success 16:25

7M ago16:25

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*Trigger warning: this podcast episode discusses infertility.* Your husband quits his job to help you build the next phase of your business only for the panic of the pandemic to hit just a couple of months later. Your thriving face-to-face career supporting women in their 40s through complex fertility issues needs to pivot…fast…but you’re homeschoo…

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A Portrait of Passion and Courage 36:44

7M ago36:44

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Donna was in her 40s when she picked up a camera. A stay-at-home mum in a new country, she poured her passion for food into a blog to fill the long school days. Good photos were essential, so—like every resourceful mother—she taught herself. The result? Drool-worthy, award-winning images that launched a stellar career. Now in her 50s, professional …

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What Formula One Teaches Us About Startups and Success with Adam Parr, former Chief Executive of Williams F1 37:48

7M ago37:48

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In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Adam Parr, a barrister, entrepreneur, and former Chairman and CEO of the Williams Formula One team. Adam shares insights from his storied career, spanning motorsport, venture capital, and climate innovation. From his tenure at Williams F1 to co-founding impactful ventures like Downforce Trust, Adam br…

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Fergus Chamberlain - Founder of authentic Mexican food business - Gran Luchito - talks winning over Fortnum and Masons, heartbreak cassoulet and dinner with Richard Branson and Thomasina Miers 28:18

7M ago28:18

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I first bonded with the wonderful and talented Fergus Chamberlain when we traded stories of our time working in Michelin kitchens. Fergus founded authentic Mexican food company Gran Luchito in 2012 after a trip to Oaxaca changed the course of his life. Starting his career as a food buyer at Sainsbury’s, Fergus always knew he wanted to run his own c…

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Ursula Ferrigno - Author, Chef, Teacher talks manifesting husbands, casting food spells and Russell Norman's legacy 24:27

7M ago24:27

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Ursula is an author, chef and teacher who has written several evocative cook books including Cucina del Veneto, Cuicina di Amalfi and Lemons and Limes. She also contributes beautiful recipes to a number of publications including Red and Delicious magazine. She started her career demonstrating dishes at Books for Cooks in Notting Hill, as an ode to …

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