60 acast.com TWWork https://shows.acast.com/this-womans-work en Michelle Laidler-Smith, TWW Enterprises Ltd career,guidance,support,recruitment,career journeys,life journeys,life stories,education,work experience,dream job,right job,new job TWWork Celebrating brilliant careers TWWork (formerly 'This Woman's Work') is a multi-faceted career resource and content library, that has interview-based podcasts at its core.


TWWork was set-up to tackle two fundamental problems:


Because fitting into the working world is hard

For lots of us, but especially for (our main/core audience of) women who have made sacrifices for their children/families and when they try to ‘come back’ to work, (too) often find they no longer fit into a career, or indeed a role they once held dear. 


But fitting in is a problem that affects not just working mothers… It has never been harder to find, fit into and thrive in the right job, which is madness. But a madness that TWWork wants to help cure.


Because the recruitment system/industry globally is outdated

... and fundamentally restrictive, and it needs a massive shake-up! 


Countless talent is going under-utilised, globally, either because it can’t be ‘easily’ or ‘conveniently’ found, or because recruiters only want to look for linear candidates that fit into predetermined boxes. 


Or, because more and more AI and tech-based recruitment solutions think they can find the ‘right’ people via data and coding algorithms, which ignore everything special and unique about a person.


This is a human problem and we are going to ‘cure it’ in a human way.

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]]> TWWork (formerly 'This Woman's Work') is a multi-faceted career resource and content library, that has interview-based podcasts at its core.


TWWork was set-up to tackle two fundamental problems:


Because fitting into the working world is hard

For lots of us, but especially for (our main/core audience of) women who have made sacrifices for their children/families and when they try to ‘come back’ to work, (too) often find they no longer fit into a career, or indeed a role they once held dear. 


But fitting in is a problem that affects not just working mothers… It has never been harder to find, fit into and thrive in the right job, which is madness. But a madness that TWWork wants to help cure.


Because the recruitment system/industry globally is outdated

... and fundamentally restrictive, and it needs a massive shake-up! 


Countless talent is going under-utilised, globally, either because it can’t be ‘easily’ or ‘conveniently’ found, or because recruiters only want to look for linear candidates that fit into predetermined boxes. 


Or, because more and more AI and tech-based recruitment solutions think they can find the ‘right’ people via data and coding algorithms, which ignore everything special and unique about a person.


This is a human problem and we are going to ‘cure it’ in a human way.

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]]> false Michelle Laidler-Smith info+651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa@mg-eu.acast.com 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa this-womans-work episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa/1728937468175-b276e545-7387-4861-b117-9d31251aebcc.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/this-womans-work TWWork <![CDATA[Break Room 10: Harrison & Chops: Youth Vs the (working) world]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:50:00 GMT 34:34 686819953b5dc9fc2204a5cc false https://www.twwork.org 686819953b5dc9fc2204a5cc 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-10-harrison-chops-youth-vs-the-working-world Celebrating brilliant careers full Chops had so much to ask 19-year old uni student, Harrison, about his generation... Which was unfair. However, he did the best he could to answer questions like: What do you think the working world is going to be like when you graduate? How motivated by money is your generation? How (face-to-face) social is your generation?


Inevitably the conversation turned to Ai a few times, and it was sad to hear Harrison say that he had NO idea how Ai was going to impact the industry he's hoping to work in; and how after his 7-years at Uni (yep, 7), he's fully aware that he might not even get a job doing it, because the world will have changed so much.


His worries aside, Harrison is having the time of his life at Uni, which in itself is an interesting reminder. Despite the astronomical costs of University now, it IS an amazing, liberating experience for young people (if done right). It's their first chance to be independent and in FULL control of their lives, without the pressures of day-to-day working (adult life).... Pressures that will grow and grow and which they'll spend the rest of their lives bearing. Putting all 'that' off for a few years has got to be good for the human soul and spirit, right?


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]]> Chops had so much to ask 19-year old uni student, Harrison, about his generation... Which was unfair. However, he did the best he could to answer questions like: What do you think the working world is going to be like when you graduate? How motivated by money is your generation? How (face-to-face) social is your generation?


Inevitably the conversation turned to Ai a few times, and it was sad to hear Harrison say that he had NO idea how Ai was going to impact the industry he's hoping to work in; and how after his 7-years at Uni (yep, 7), he's fully aware that he might not even get a job doing it, because the world will have changed so much.


His worries aside, Harrison is having the time of his life at Uni, which in itself is an interesting reminder. Despite the astronomical costs of University now, it IS an amazing, liberating experience for young people (if done right). It's their first chance to be independent and in FULL control of their lives, without the pressures of day-to-day working (adult life).... Pressures that will grow and grow and which they'll spend the rest of their lives bearing. Putting all 'that' off for a few years has got to be good for the human soul and spirit, right?


Please meet Harrison.

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]]> Chat 90: Sara: A brilliant, multi-faceted Chartered Accountant... Chat 90: Sara: A brilliant, multi-faceted Chartered Accountant... Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:50:00 GMT 40:58 685f9f68081ac1df5d7584f4 false https://www.twwork.org 685f9f68081ac1df5d7584f4 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-90-sara-a-brilliant-multi-faceted-chartered-accountant Celebrating brilliant careers full 90 Although Sara was always GREAT at maths, she actually pursued languages at college and Uni and then kind-of fell into accountancy, almost on a whim later on... Only to (go on and) absolutely boss it while working for some really big - and very complex and highly scrutinised - corporations.


Then, when she had her kiddies and moved away from the corporate world and into smaller, self-employed 'practice' accountancy, Sara (of course) bossed that. Whilst also bossing it as a mum to three.


And yet she doesn't necessarily see it that way; and like many of us, Sara is riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.


Please meet Sara.

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]]> Although Sara was always GREAT at maths, she actually pursued languages at college and Uni and then kind-of fell into accountancy, almost on a whim later on... Only to (go on and) absolutely boss it while working for some really big - and very complex and highly scrutinised - corporations.


Then, when she had her kiddies and moved away from the corporate world and into smaller, self-employed 'practice' accountancy, Sara (of course) bossed that. Whilst also bossing it as a mum to three.


And yet she doesn't necessarily see it that way; and like many of us, Sara is riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.


Please meet Sara.

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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 9: Gemma & Chops: Ai Vs the creative industry with IP and copyright]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:50:00 GMT 33:26 68440dc3c4b70577afdfa932 false https://www.twwork.org 68440dc3c4b70577afdfa932 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-9-gemma-chops-ai-vs-the-creative-industry-with-ip Celebrating brilliant careers full There is undoubtedly A LOT to unpack here, and we barely scratched the surface with Gemma, so this is likely a first of many chats like this, with many different guests.


Our main focus, given Gemma's job as an IP and Trademark attorney, was to discuss Ai's impact on OG creators... The people that shot the images to start with; that established the design trends; that wrote the informative copy; that OWN the copyright and design rights to original content that Ai mines and harvests to create something new. Because 'in theory', it does create something new. It does what designers and writers have been doing for generations - taking inspiration from others - copying others to some extend (sometimes quite literally, hence why Gemma even has a job), and homogenising it into something new.


The main issue we therefore discuss with Gemma, is 'how new' is new. Because the level of 'new' and the originality of the end product is what impacts copyright, as Gemma explains eloquently.


Enjoy Break Room 9.

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]]> There is undoubtedly A LOT to unpack here, and we barely scratched the surface with Gemma, so this is likely a first of many chats like this, with many different guests.


Our main focus, given Gemma's job as an IP and Trademark attorney, was to discuss Ai's impact on OG creators... The people that shot the images to start with; that established the design trends; that wrote the informative copy; that OWN the copyright and design rights to original content that Ai mines and harvests to create something new. Because 'in theory', it does create something new. It does what designers and writers have been doing for generations - taking inspiration from others - copying others to some extend (sometimes quite literally, hence why Gemma even has a job), and homogenising it into something new.


The main issue we therefore discuss with Gemma, is 'how new' is new. Because the level of 'new' and the originality of the end product is what impacts copyright, as Gemma explains eloquently.


Enjoy Break Room 9.

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]]> Chat 89: Luci: A bad-ass corporate VP and management consultant... Chat 89: Luci: A bad-ass corporate VP and management consultant... Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:50:00 GMT 30:43 683ae72660acd9670d2f85d2 false https://www.twwork.org 683ae72660acd9670d2f85d2 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-89-luci-a-bad-ass-corporate-vp-and-management-consultan Celebrating brilliant careers full 89 Luci is utterly lacking in ego; and given what her career has been - and still is - that's saying a lot.


Instead, Luci is an unassuming, brilliant combination of charisma and innate capability; all of which have almost seamlessly propelled her down the amazing career path that she's had. A career that has has seen her work for some amazing names and travelled (and been based) around the world, making full use of her multi-language skills.


Please meet the globetrotting, boss-bitching, Luci.

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]]> Luci is utterly lacking in ego; and given what her career has been - and still is - that's saying a lot.


Instead, Luci is an unassuming, brilliant combination of charisma and innate capability; all of which have almost seamlessly propelled her down the amazing career path that she's had. A career that has has seen her work for some amazing names and travelled (and been based) around the world, making full use of her multi-language skills.


Please meet the globetrotting, boss-bitching, Luci.

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]]> Chat 88: Maddy: A power-house growth consultant and import/export specialist Chat 88: Maddy: A power-house growth consultant and import/export specialist Sun, 25 May 2025 04:50:00 GMT 29:11 682dc5a2f1320103eb593063 false https://www.twwork.org 682dc5a2f1320103eb593063 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-88-maddy-a-power-house-growth-consultant-and-import-spe Celebrating brilliant careers full 88 When Maddy confirmed her 'International' role at clothing brand, Mint Velvet, she was an instant pod guest... Brilliant brand, doing brilliant things... We needed to know more!


Of course Maddy goes on to name-drop a plethora of other well-known retail brands she's worked for: Tesco, Wiggle, JoJo Maman Bebe, Huel... Yep, Maddy REALLY knows her stuff; and she gets paid well, and is able/allowed to work balanced 'family' hours, because aside of being absolutely lovely, Maddy is a highly trusted pair of hands who gets the job done and delivers results.


... Results that 100% change the trajectory of where a business is going - and makes that business very, VERY good money.


Please meet Maddy.

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]]> When Maddy confirmed her 'International' role at clothing brand, Mint Velvet, she was an instant pod guest... Brilliant brand, doing brilliant things... We needed to know more!


Of course Maddy goes on to name-drop a plethora of other well-known retail brands she's worked for: Tesco, Wiggle, JoJo Maman Bebe, Huel... Yep, Maddy REALLY knows her stuff; and she gets paid well, and is able/allowed to work balanced 'family' hours, because aside of being absolutely lovely, Maddy is a highly trusted pair of hands who gets the job done and delivers results.


... Results that 100% change the trajectory of where a business is going - and makes that business very, VERY good money.


Please meet Maddy.

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]]> Chat 87: Jodie: A super-talented colour analyst, interior designer... and accountant...?! Chat 87: Jodie: A super-talented colour analyst, interior designer... and accountant...?! Sun, 18 May 2025 04:50:00 GMT 27:48 68274a2d50cf1b42f4191b59 false https://www.twwork.org 68274a2d50cf1b42f4191b59 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-87-jodie-a-super-talented-colour-analyst-interior-desig Celebrating brilliant careers full 87 Hearing that bright, vibrant, colourful, Jodie, had spent the bulk of her career in accountancy... And that she still works as one, absolutely blew our minds!


... Because numbers people can't be really creative, too... Can they?


Yes they can. And Jodie is. She has curated a career that not only pays her well, for a job that she's really good at; but one that simultaneously allows her to explore and expand her creative side. A side that was innate in her, but had perhaps been silenced during her early working life, as corporate drive and ambition took centre stage.


Jodie is a brilliant example of people (and particularly women), fitting, but also 'not' fitting into boxes. And as their careers progressed, however successful that may have been, there's still an itch... An itch that's small and even relatively quiet at the start; but with time and circumstantial shifts, grows and grows, until it gets to a point that it just HAS to be scratched.


Please meet Jodie.

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]]> Hearing that bright, vibrant, colourful, Jodie, had spent the bulk of her career in accountancy... And that she still works as one, absolutely blew our minds!


... Because numbers people can't be really creative, too... Can they?


Yes they can. And Jodie is. She has curated a career that not only pays her well, for a job that she's really good at; but one that simultaneously allows her to explore and expand her creative side. A side that was innate in her, but had perhaps been silenced during her early working life, as corporate drive and ambition took centre stage.


Jodie is a brilliant example of people (and particularly women), fitting, but also 'not' fitting into boxes. And as their careers progressed, however successful that may have been, there's still an itch... An itch that's small and even relatively quiet at the start; but with time and circumstantial shifts, grows and grows, until it gets to a point that it just HAS to be scratched.


Please meet Jodie.

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]]> Chat 86: Wayne: A brilliant office design and fitting business owner Chat 86: Wayne: A brilliant office design and fitting business owner Sun, 11 May 2025 04:50:00 GMT 45:27 681f2d9c27cd62263838c810 false https://www.twwork.org 681f2d9c27cd62263838c810 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-86-wayne-a-brilliant-office-design-and-fitting-business Celebrating brilliant careers full 86 What is perhaps most interesting about Wayne's career, is how much of it came about because of 'chance' connections/reconnections. Chance meetings and 'bump-ins', where Wayne could have just decided to smile and walk by. Instead, he took the time to go up and chat to the people involved; ask some questions and find information out. Information that ending up putting him on whole new career and life paths.


The power of human connection, you see!


Combine that with just a fascinating industry that covers creative, technical, craftsmanship, sales, marketing, project management... Office design and fitting almost has it all, which makes it a real 'unicorn' industry... A secret unicorn industry (if there can be such a thing).


Please meet Wayne.

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]]> What is perhaps most interesting about Wayne's career, is how much of it came about because of 'chance' connections/reconnections. Chance meetings and 'bump-ins', where Wayne could have just decided to smile and walk by. Instead, he took the time to go up and chat to the people involved; ask some questions and find information out. Information that ending up putting him on whole new career and life paths.


The power of human connection, you see!


Combine that with just a fascinating industry that covers creative, technical, craftsmanship, sales, marketing, project management... Office design and fitting almost has it all, which makes it a real 'unicorn' industry... A secret unicorn industry (if there can be such a thing).


Please meet Wayne.

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]]> Chat 85: Cara: A brilliant (mega corp) Graphic Recorder and Illustrator Chat 85: Cara: A brilliant (mega corp) Graphic Recorder and Illustrator Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:50:00 GMT 41:50 67fe45225f72beb5f79eb9fe false https://www.twwork.org 67fe45225f72beb5f79eb9fe 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-85-cara-a-brilliant-mega-corp-graphic-recorder-and-illu Celebrating brilliant careers full 85 Like most of our guests on TWWork, Cara went around the houses to land where she is, and to carve out the truly unique career that she has... A career that has seen her regularly deployed at the offices of, and/or in the presence of big tech players like Google and Microsoft, and big retail players like John Lewis.


She's been flown around the world and been put up in amazing hotels, in order to observe meetings where the future of it all is discussed.


And as Chops jokes about in the chat, imagine (without all the legal NDAs) the book Cara could write (or draw ;-) with the information she's seen and heard over the years... The conversations she has been privy to.


... But as Cara says, and with full credit to her solid Social Working career beforehand... She never draws and tells.


Please meet Cara.

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]]> Like most of our guests on TWWork, Cara went around the houses to land where she is, and to carve out the truly unique career that she has... A career that has seen her regularly deployed at the offices of, and/or in the presence of big tech players like Google and Microsoft, and big retail players like John Lewis.


She's been flown around the world and been put up in amazing hotels, in order to observe meetings where the future of it all is discussed.


And as Chops jokes about in the chat, imagine (without all the legal NDAs) the book Cara could write (or draw ;-) with the information she's seen and heard over the years... The conversations she has been privy to.


... But as Cara says, and with full credit to her solid Social Working career beforehand... She never draws and tells.


Please meet Cara.

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]]> TWWork Special 5: 2025 Easter Mash-up TWWork Special 5: 2025 Easter Mash-up Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:50:00 GMT 22:29 6803cced3808841569acfbc9 false https://www.twwork.org 6803cced3808841569acfbc9 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa twwork-special-5-2025-easter-mash-up Celebrating brilliant careers full Like our previous mash-ups, this is where we showcase a whole load of gems and snippets from the podcasts (so far) this year.


If you're new to TWWork, then our mash-ups are a brilliant 'gateway drug' ;-) into what we do and what we're trying to achieve. Which is to give helpful, inspirational career advice to anyone that needs it.


The snippets, in order (as they appear), are from the following pods:


  1. Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72
  2. Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72
  3. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  4. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  5. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  6. Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74
  7. Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74
  8. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  9. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  10. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  11. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  12. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  13. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  14. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  15. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  16. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  17. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  18. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  19. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  20. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  21. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  22. Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79
  23. Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79
  24. Natasha, Mechanic, Podcast 80
  25. Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81
  26. Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81
  27. Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82
  28. Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82
  29. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  30. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  31. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  32. Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84
  33. Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84
  34. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85
  35. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85
  36. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85


Huge thanks for all your support so far in 2025. Lots more still to come!

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]]> Like our previous mash-ups, this is where we showcase a whole load of gems and snippets from the podcasts (so far) this year.


If you're new to TWWork, then our mash-ups are a brilliant 'gateway drug' ;-) into what we do and what we're trying to achieve. Which is to give helpful, inspirational career advice to anyone that needs it.


The snippets, in order (as they appear), are from the following pods:


  1. Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72
  2. Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72
  3. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  4. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  5. Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73
  6. Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74
  7. Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74
  8. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  9. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  10. Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75
  11. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  12. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  13. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  14. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  15. Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8
  16. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  17. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  18. Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76
  19. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  20. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  21. Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78
  22. Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79
  23. Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79
  24. Natasha, Mechanic, Podcast 80
  25. Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81
  26. Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81
  27. Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82
  28. Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82
  29. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  30. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  31. Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83
  32. Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84
  33. Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84
  34. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85
  35. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85
  36. Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85


Huge thanks for all your support so far in 2025. Lots more still to come!

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]]> Chat 84: Caroline: A super high-performing Operations Director Chat 84: Caroline: A super high-performing Operations Director Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:50:00 GMT 37:09 67f3af58546af57906559005 false https://www.twwork.org 67f3af58546af57906559005 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-84-caroline-a-super-high-performing-operations-director Celebrating brilliant careers full 84 For a job/role like Caroline's, where you need to be hyper-focussed and hyper-organised, it's likely that to do such an job, and to be very good at it (as Caroline is), you're probably on some kind of ADHD spectrum. And that is said with love, because for people with that kind of brain, 'Operations' and logistics could well be a GREAT career for you... One where your channelled brain acts like a true super-power as opposed to a hindrance.


Either way, what Caroline emphasises with all of her varied (and sometimes bonkers mad) jobs, is her willingness to get stuck in, stay positive and do the best job she could do. Whether that's working behind a bar, scrubbing pots, or organisation multi-million-pound event expos around the world. And because of that, nearly every employer Carline's had, has wanted her to stay on and progress within that company.


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]]> For a job/role like Caroline's, where you need to be hyper-focussed and hyper-organised, it's likely that to do such an job, and to be very good at it (as Caroline is), you're probably on some kind of ADHD spectrum. And that is said with love, because for people with that kind of brain, 'Operations' and logistics could well be a GREAT career for you... One where your channelled brain acts like a true super-power as opposed to a hindrance.


Either way, what Caroline emphasises with all of her varied (and sometimes bonkers mad) jobs, is her willingness to get stuck in, stay positive and do the best job she could do. Whether that's working behind a bar, scrubbing pots, or organisation multi-million-pound event expos around the world. And because of that, nearly every employer Carline's had, has wanted her to stay on and progress within that company.


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]]> Chat 83: Henry: A highly pastoral and value-driven private school Head Master Chat 83: Henry: A highly pastoral and value-driven private school Head Master Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:50:00 GMT 37:11 67e6f965ea383e9506b30dfa false https://www.twwork.org 67e6f965ea383e9506b30dfa 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-83-henry-a-highly-pastoral-and-value-driven-private-sch Celebrating brilliant careers full 83 There is no doubt that Henry received a very 'privileged' education and he attended some of the best private schools in the UK. However, he soaked up every part of it. He embraced as much of it as he could, and he made as many connections as he could. He recognised mentors that were in front of him and he extracted as much as he could from each of them.


Henry didn't take any of his education for granted and his beliefs and his approach to privilege and education are as progressive as they are pragmatic. Henry describes his school (Oakham School) as a gift for children, which he clarifies to mean that although he doesn't want any student to feel guilty about receiving it, he does expect them to feel gratitude for it and to embrace it fully; and get the most out of it, just like he did.


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]]> There is no doubt that Henry received a very 'privileged' education and he attended some of the best private schools in the UK. However, he soaked up every part of it. He embraced as much of it as he could, and he made as many connections as he could. He recognised mentors that were in front of him and he extracted as much as he could from each of them.


Henry didn't take any of his education for granted and his beliefs and his approach to privilege and education are as progressive as they are pragmatic. Henry describes his school (Oakham School) as a gift for children, which he clarifies to mean that although he doesn't want any student to feel guilty about receiving it, he does expect them to feel gratitude for it and to embrace it fully; and get the most out of it, just like he did.


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]]> <![CDATA[Chat 82: Heather: A brilliant, highly entrepreneurial event creator, producer & director...]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:50:00 GMT 39:57 67e7cca6735649420e3df1cc false https://www.twwork.org 67e7cca6735649420e3df1cc 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-82-heather-a-brilliant-highly-entrepreneurial-event-cre Celebrating brilliant careers full 82 Heather has been working in and on events for over 25-years, and has coordinated hardcore activity for the likes of MEGA rock bands and the Olympic games... Yep, she's hardcore bad-ass.


There's not a lot Heather hasn't seen, done and worked on in the events field, which is why although still a 'hired gun' consultant for big, global events, Heather now creates her own events, and she uses her vast experience and her contacts to bring her event ideas to fruition... And then she sells them on to other people/companies.


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]]> Heather has been working in and on events for over 25-years, and has coordinated hardcore activity for the likes of MEGA rock bands and the Olympic games... Yep, she's hardcore bad-ass.


There's not a lot Heather hasn't seen, done and worked on in the events field, which is why although still a 'hired gun' consultant for big, global events, Heather now creates her own events, and she uses her vast experience and her contacts to bring her event ideas to fruition... And then she sells them on to other people/companies.


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]]> Chat 81: Rose: A super-passionate, female-focussed Nutritionist Chat 81: Rose: A super-passionate, female-focussed Nutritionist Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:50:00 GMT 36:01 67d555dc1807f0dc089a9cd2 false https://www.twwork.org 67d555dc1807f0dc089a9cd2 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-81-rose-a-super-passionate-female-focussed-nutritionist Celebrating brilliant careers full 81 Periods, female cycles and female hormone shifts are HUGE subjects that affects girls and women of all ages, and yet it is something that STILL barely gets any airtime. Women (and girls) are still required to just put up, shut up, and suffer in silence.


Rose firmly believes in food as medicine, and particularly, food as a super-power to support women throughout their monthly cycle, and indeed throughout their aging cycle. She also believes women's cycles can tell us so many amazing things about ourselves, if we listen to them; and if we reframe them to be an insight, rather than a menace and a chore.


So much to unpack with Rose, and we barely even scratch the surface in this chat. 


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]]> Periods, female cycles and female hormone shifts are HUGE subjects that affects girls and women of all ages, and yet it is something that STILL barely gets any airtime. Women (and girls) are still required to just put up, shut up, and suffer in silence.


Rose firmly believes in food as medicine, and particularly, food as a super-power to support women throughout their monthly cycle, and indeed throughout their aging cycle. She also believes women's cycles can tell us so many amazing things about ourselves, if we listen to them; and if we reframe them to be an insight, rather than a menace and a chore.


So much to unpack with Rose, and we barely even scratch the surface in this chat. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Chat 80: Natasha: A bad-ass mechanic and 'car parts' business owner]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:50:00 GMT 34:07 67d40ac1c269297b2e268226 false https://www.twwork.org 67d40ac1c269297b2e268226 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-80-natasha-a-bad-ass-mechanic-and-car-parts-business-ow Celebrating brilliant careers full 80 Not only does Natasha work at an all-female garage, as a mechanic, but she also owns and runs her own car-parts business, and is a specialist at knowing and sourcing car nuts and bolts... Which are notoriously hard to source - correctly at least. In the chat Natasha talks about how countless mechanics and garages buy and attempt to fit certain bolts, only to realise they don't fit and won't work, and then have to order some more, all while your car sits there waiting to be fixed.


Natasha's story is awesome. She's a drop-dead gorgeous, feminine woman, living and woking in a very, VERY man's world, and she's bossing it. Yes, she gets countless comments (online especially) about how she should 'get back to the kitchen', and she gets mansplained to on an almost daily basis, but she's thriving nonetheless.


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]]> Not only does Natasha work at an all-female garage, as a mechanic, but she also owns and runs her own car-parts business, and is a specialist at knowing and sourcing car nuts and bolts... Which are notoriously hard to source - correctly at least. In the chat Natasha talks about how countless mechanics and garages buy and attempt to fit certain bolts, only to realise they don't fit and won't work, and then have to order some more, all while your car sits there waiting to be fixed.


Natasha's story is awesome. She's a drop-dead gorgeous, feminine woman, living and woking in a very, VERY man's world, and she's bossing it. Yes, she gets countless comments (online especially) about how she should 'get back to the kitchen', and she gets mansplained to on an almost daily basis, but she's thriving nonetheless.


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]]> Chat 79: Rachel: A highly experienced, transformational make-up artist Chat 79: Rachel: A highly experienced, transformational make-up artist Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:50:00 GMT 26:39 67c9b4bc22c74795c3fb9c8e false https://www.twwork.org 67c9b4bc22c74795c3fb9c8e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-79-rachel-a-highly-experienced-transformational-make-up Celebrating brilliant careers full 79 Rachel was always really creative and she always loved the creativity surrounding make-up in particular; the transformations that can come from doing make-up well, and the joy the (before and) 'after' can bring to someone, particularly women.


... And particularly Chops, who used Rachel for her TWWork relaunch shoot back in October, and who couldn't believe (in a good way!) what Rachel did to her face?!


But as Rachel says in the chat, she doesn't change anyone's face, she simply enhances it and highlights what's already there. Which is empowering in such a unique way and can be transformational for female confidence.


Because imagine what women could do if more of them had the confidence of their male counterparts... If they had even half the confidence of their male counterparts... It would be game-changing for society as we know it.


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]]> Rachel was always really creative and she always loved the creativity surrounding make-up in particular; the transformations that can come from doing make-up well, and the joy the (before and) 'after' can bring to someone, particularly women.


... And particularly Chops, who used Rachel for her TWWork relaunch shoot back in October, and who couldn't believe (in a good way!) what Rachel did to her face?!


But as Rachel says in the chat, she doesn't change anyone's face, she simply enhances it and highlights what's already there. Which is empowering in such a unique way and can be transformational for female confidence.


Because imagine what women could do if more of them had the confidence of their male counterparts... If they had even half the confidence of their male counterparts... It would be game-changing for society as we know it.


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]]> Chat 78: Kim: A highly experienced stockbroker and holistic wealth manager... Chat 78: Kim: A highly experienced stockbroker and holistic wealth manager... Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:50:00 GMT 38:37 67c063fdddaea755a71da11c false https://www.twwork.org 67c063fdddaea755a71da11c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-78-kim-a-highly-experienced-stockbroker-and-holistic-we Celebrating brilliant careers full 78 Generational perceptions and prejudices surrounding money; generational expectations and societal norms passed down; and perhaps most importantly, how these thinks fundamentally shape us, our view of the world, and our career paths... Are all covered and brilliantly articulated in Kim's pod.


Kim openly discusses the odd (even negative) relationship she had with money as a young working person, despite the exposure she went on to have with 'wealth' and indeed the daily interactions she had with people who 'have money'.


Years later, Kim's unique approach to wealth management combines all of her extensive finance experience, with some pretty hefty holistic experience and A LOT of honest and very personal self-reflection, in order to help people (mostly women) to make the 'right' choices with their money. Not necessarily practical choices, or 'expected' choices, but the 'right' choices for each person's needs.


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]]> Generational perceptions and prejudices surrounding money; generational expectations and societal norms passed down; and perhaps most importantly, how these thinks fundamentally shape us, our view of the world, and our career paths... Are all covered and brilliantly articulated in Kim's pod.


Kim openly discusses the odd (even negative) relationship she had with money as a young working person, despite the exposure she went on to have with 'wealth' and indeed the daily interactions she had with people who 'have money'.


Years later, Kim's unique approach to wealth management combines all of her extensive finance experience, with some pretty hefty holistic experience and A LOT of honest and very personal self-reflection, in order to help people (mostly women) to make the 'right' choices with their money. Not necessarily practical choices, or 'expected' choices, but the 'right' choices for each person's needs.


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]]> <![CDATA[Chat 77: Annabel: An employment lawyer who's now a dating matchmaker]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:50:00 GMT 31:49 67b4802cd24f7fcce8fe88d3 false https://www.twwork.org 67b4802cd24f7fcce8fe88d3 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-77-annabel-an-employment-lawyer-whos-now-a-dating-match Celebrating brilliant careers full 77 In this chat we discuss how on earth Annabel had got into the (potential) minefield that is 'matchmaking'; plus how she's tackling what is, a global 'dating' and 'matching' problem right now.


... The lack of coupling (and sheer volume of sexless people) is a hot topic in some scientific circles, and even some governmental circles.


Annabel got into this world, because over the past 15-years (since her divorce) she's tried every form of dating herself; and even though she can't seem to find her Mr Right; Annabel realised how passionate she was/is about trying to fix this dreadful problem and in doing so, help others. Plus how bloody good she is at meeting and connecting others.


So after a drunken chat with a friend one night, circa a year ago, Norfolk Cupid was born.


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]]> In this chat we discuss how on earth Annabel had got into the (potential) minefield that is 'matchmaking'; plus how she's tackling what is, a global 'dating' and 'matching' problem right now.


... The lack of coupling (and sheer volume of sexless people) is a hot topic in some scientific circles, and even some governmental circles.


Annabel got into this world, because over the past 15-years (since her divorce) she's tried every form of dating herself; and even though she can't seem to find her Mr Right; Annabel realised how passionate she was/is about trying to fix this dreadful problem and in doing so, help others. Plus how bloody good she is at meeting and connecting others.


So after a drunken chat with a friend one night, circa a year ago, Norfolk Cupid was born.


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]]> Chat 76: Jordan: An award winning HR Consultant and Chief People Officer Chat 76: Jordan: An award winning HR Consultant and Chief People Officer Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:50:00 GMT 37:41 67a9ff77505cb2a0a397d59e false https://www.twwork.org 67a9ff77505cb2a0a397d59e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-76-jordan-an-award-winning-hr-consultant-and-chief-peop Celebrating brilliant careers full 76 Jordan and TWWork are on the same course/the same path in terms of wanting to help people in work, and giving power back to people; we're simply tackling it in different ways. Which is great, because there is no 'one solution' to the global problem we've got... The problem of just how many people are fundamentally unhappy with work, and unhappy in their jobs.


So of course we're going to get Jordan involved in TWWork in some way, the universe has set it up thus; however, right now he's on his own start-up journey, which is two-fold: 1. Is to work with and coach senior leaders, to be MUCH better leaders, and 2. Is to give a clearer voice to workers, which Jordan can then use to further shape task 1.


But even aside of Jordan's mission(s), his story and his hugely successful HR career journey is great and shows how attitude + aptitude has = immense altitudinal success for him. He also talks a lot about how amazing women have supported and sponsored him over his life and on his career journey, which is music to our ears!


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]]> Jordan and TWWork are on the same course/the same path in terms of wanting to help people in work, and giving power back to people; we're simply tackling it in different ways. Which is great, because there is no 'one solution' to the global problem we've got... The problem of just how many people are fundamentally unhappy with work, and unhappy in their jobs.


So of course we're going to get Jordan involved in TWWork in some way, the universe has set it up thus; however, right now he's on his own start-up journey, which is two-fold: 1. Is to work with and coach senior leaders, to be MUCH better leaders, and 2. Is to give a clearer voice to workers, which Jordan can then use to further shape task 1.


But even aside of Jordan's mission(s), his story and his hugely successful HR career journey is great and shows how attitude + aptitude has = immense altitudinal success for him. He also talks a lot about how amazing women have supported and sponsored him over his life and on his career journey, which is music to our ears!


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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 8: Lexie & Chops: The world is energetically shifting, so what do we do about that?]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:50:00 GMT 31:11 67a334079a67c6bc4efdbd2a false https://www.twwork.org 67a334079a67c6bc4efdbd2a 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-8-lexie-chops-the-world-is-energetically-shifting Celebrating brilliant careers full A slightly left-field Break Room chat for you this week... To attempt a discussion about a bigger picture that's affecting us all... And yes, done in an alternative, 'woo-woo' kind of way ;-)


We know lots of people won't like this Break Room chat, and that's totally ok. Truly.


... Perhaps they can't feel the energetic shift going on. Perhaps they're not looking at everything in the news and questioning it at a deeper level. Or if they can/do, perhaps they're choosing to ignore how they really feel about it; which is absolutely fair and ok to do so.


There is no right and wrong, and we're all just doing the best we can with the world and the circumstances we're living in.


Lexie, however, believes she's on a path to help and heal, and in her own words, play her part in the change that's unfolding in the world. And she's using her knowledge and experience as a Priestess Astrologer to do that.


So if you're happy to, please take a listen to some woo-woo waffle, and please meet Lexie.

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]]> A slightly left-field Break Room chat for you this week... To attempt a discussion about a bigger picture that's affecting us all... And yes, done in an alternative, 'woo-woo' kind of way ;-)


We know lots of people won't like this Break Room chat, and that's totally ok. Truly.


... Perhaps they can't feel the energetic shift going on. Perhaps they're not looking at everything in the news and questioning it at a deeper level. Or if they can/do, perhaps they're choosing to ignore how they really feel about it; which is absolutely fair and ok to do so.


There is no right and wrong, and we're all just doing the best we can with the world and the circumstances we're living in.


Lexie, however, believes she's on a path to help and heal, and in her own words, play her part in the change that's unfolding in the world. And she's using her knowledge and experience as a Priestess Astrologer to do that.


So if you're happy to, please take a listen to some woo-woo waffle, and please meet Lexie.

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]]> <![CDATA[Chat 75: Gemma: A highly experienced and highly respected TV & media producer]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:50:00 GMT 37:50 679dfeb0f0c4d18691fcde10 false https://www.twwork.org 679dfeb0f0c4d18691fcde10 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-75-gemma-a-highly-experienced-and-highly-respected-tv-m Celebrating brilliant careers full 75 The variety of Gemma's work; the creativity of it, the pace of it, the sense of achievement from it... And yes, the glamorous side of media production, will no doubt be fascinating to lot of you. Although, as Gemma mentions, it's FAR LESS glamorous than people think.


However, getting 'into' media production, or any similar 'behind the scenes' role in media, has always been, and still seems to remain to be, a big mystery. But as Gemma says, it doesn't need to be; and in the chat she offers up some great advice for what people can do/what routes in they can take.


What's extra great about Gemma's chat, is that she really emphasises the hard work and graft that has gone into getting where she is now. She had a 'can do' attitude from the start, which even at the top of the chain she still maintains; and as such her career has flown. But most importantly, she BLOODY loves what she does.


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]]> The variety of Gemma's work; the creativity of it, the pace of it, the sense of achievement from it... And yes, the glamorous side of media production, will no doubt be fascinating to lot of you. Although, as Gemma mentions, it's FAR LESS glamorous than people think.


However, getting 'into' media production, or any similar 'behind the scenes' role in media, has always been, and still seems to remain to be, a big mystery. But as Gemma says, it doesn't need to be; and in the chat she offers up some great advice for what people can do/what routes in they can take.


What's extra great about Gemma's chat, is that she really emphasises the hard work and graft that has gone into getting where she is now. She had a 'can do' attitude from the start, which even at the top of the chain she still maintains; and as such her career has flown. But most importantly, she BLOODY loves what she does.


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]]> <![CDATA[Chat 74: Lucy: A LOVELY arts and crafts shop owner, AND a children's picture book author]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:50:00 GMT 31:11 6794d94d673aa382e1506593 false https://www.twwork.org 6794d94d673aa382e1506593 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-74-lucy-a-lovely-arts-and-crafts-shop-owner-and-a-child Celebrating brilliant careers full 74 Having been raised in a brilliantly creative (perhaps even 'alternative') household, by creative parents, Lucy struggled to find her 'thing' as a young adult. The working world didn't seem to offer much for her skills and interests, nor did they seem to want her; which left Lucy feeling incredibly lost and disillusioned, as she explains in the chat.


Thankfully her creative endeavours kept her moving forward and trying new things, including a vintage wedding business. Lucy then embarked on a publishing career, specialising in children's pictures books, and with that a period of massive highs and big lows. Thankfully her wonderful craft shop has kept her sane and stable.


Lucy is brilliantly candid about feeling lost for some pretty large chunks her career; however, she's never given up, and she's never quit.


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]]> Having been raised in a brilliantly creative (perhaps even 'alternative') household, by creative parents, Lucy struggled to find her 'thing' as a young adult. The working world didn't seem to offer much for her skills and interests, nor did they seem to want her; which left Lucy feeling incredibly lost and disillusioned, as she explains in the chat.


Thankfully her creative endeavours kept her moving forward and trying new things, including a vintage wedding business. Lucy then embarked on a publishing career, specialising in children's pictures books, and with that a period of massive highs and big lows. Thankfully her wonderful craft shop has kept her sane and stable.


Lucy is brilliantly candid about feeling lost for some pretty large chunks her career; however, she's never given up, and she's never quit.


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]]> Chat 73: Jonny: A sports (massage) therapist, with a Body Building specialty Chat 73: Jonny: A sports (massage) therapist, with a Body Building specialty Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:50:00 GMT 35:50 6788e171f9b19f000e495c2e false https://www.twwork.org 6788e171f9b19f000e495c2e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-72-beth-a-truly-holistic-lymphatic-and-gut-specialist-a Celebrating brilliant careers full 73 In the chat we talk about some of the strange consequences of Jonny's treatment... Farting, burping and unwanted male erections (shhhhh!)... Even unwanted female attention. Some of which are very odd, because it's actually pretty painful.


Because unlike Beth's (Lymphatic drainage) massage, Jonny's is pretty intense; which is needed to unlock and treat muscles that quite frankly, don't want to be treated and unlocked. And he's damn good at it, hence why professional athletes travel to be treated by him.


It was really interesting hearing how Jonny decided to train in Australia, rather than the UK, purely to get a more rounded and holistic learning experience (and of course, catch a bit of sun, sand and sea along the way); and it's a great example of thinking about want your life to look like, and then making it happen.


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]]> In the chat we talk about some of the strange consequences of Jonny's treatment... Farting, burping and unwanted male erections (shhhhh!)... Even unwanted female attention. Some of which are very odd, because it's actually pretty painful.


Because unlike Beth's (Lymphatic drainage) massage, Jonny's is pretty intense; which is needed to unlock and treat muscles that quite frankly, don't want to be treated and unlocked. And he's damn good at it, hence why professional athletes travel to be treated by him.


It was really interesting hearing how Jonny decided to train in Australia, rather than the UK, purely to get a more rounded and holistic learning experience (and of course, catch a bit of sun, sand and sea along the way); and it's a great example of thinking about want your life to look like, and then making it happen.


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]]> Chat 72: Beth: A truly holistic Lymphatic (and gut) specialist and therapist Chat 72: Beth: A truly holistic Lymphatic (and gut) specialist and therapist Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:50:00 GMT 35:33 677fa999e83bfb002de3b683 false https://www.twwork.org 677fa999e83bfb002de3b683 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-72beth-a-truly-holistic-lymphatic-and-gut-specia Celebrating brilliant careers full 72 You don't specialise in a subject like the Lymphatic system without a keen interest in the human body and human physiology, and Beth has that in abundance. She's had it since a small child, and has been raised to really think about how her body works, and to be mindful of what she puts in it.


Add do that decades of travel and (particularly asian) food and healthcare experience, Beth has become a truly unique therapist.


When Beth practices her lymphatic massage and holistic treatment, her advice and her work comes from a place of great experience, deep care and immense consideration.

... And like she says in the chat, more often than not, you get more advice that you bargained for!


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]]> You don't specialise in a subject like the Lymphatic system without a keen interest in the human body and human physiology, and Beth has that in abundance. She's had it since a small child, and has been raised to really think about how her body works, and to be mindful of what she puts in it.


Add do that decades of travel and (particularly asian) food and healthcare experience, Beth has become a truly unique therapist.


When Beth practices her lymphatic massage and holistic treatment, her advice and her work comes from a place of great experience, deep care and immense consideration.

... And like she says in the chat, more often than not, you get more advice that you bargained for!


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]]> Chat 71: Kirsty: A brilliant sign language interpreter and deaf awareness campaigner... Chat 71: Kirsty: A brilliant sign language interpreter and deaf awareness campaigner... Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:50:35 GMT 32:26 6750cd29aeaa2d78dfad2590 false https://www.twwork.org 6750cd29aeaa2d78dfad2590 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-71-kirsty-a-brilliant-sign-language-interpreter-and-dea Celebrating brilliant careers full 71 In this inspiring chat, Kirsty talks about how she helps deaf people in lessons, to learn; in interviews, to get jobs; but perhaps most prevalently, in healthcare, to deliver diagnosis, advice, and sometimes, very tragic, terminal news to people. It's beyond humbling.


Kirsty also talks about the nuances of signing, and how body language and different signs are needed to portray tone and meaning... It's NOT just hand gestures. Which makes total sense when you think about it.


... The problem is, not many of us do think about it, and if we do, we certainly don't think about it enough.


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]]> In this inspiring chat, Kirsty talks about how she helps deaf people in lessons, to learn; in interviews, to get jobs; but perhaps most prevalently, in healthcare, to deliver diagnosis, advice, and sometimes, very tragic, terminal news to people. It's beyond humbling.


Kirsty also talks about the nuances of signing, and how body language and different signs are needed to portray tone and meaning... It's NOT just hand gestures. Which makes total sense when you think about it.


... The problem is, not many of us do think about it, and if we do, we certainly don't think about it enough.


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]]> Chat 70: Manisha: A business and economics teacher, and online tutoring business owner... Chat 70: Manisha: A business and economics teacher, and online tutoring business owner... Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:50:51 GMT 39:23 67503899986a8c5b933f571c false https://www.twwork.org 67503899986a8c5b933f571c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-70-manisha-a-business-and-economics-teacher-and-online- Celebrating brilliant careers full 70 Despite working in a bank for a short while after graduating, Manisha decided she'd like to become a teacher, and teach her (degree-based) knowledge of business and economic to others.


... So she did, and in doing that, Manisha found her 'thing', her 'people' and her 'tribe'. And from there her career took off, as did her after-hours tutoring.


Nearly 5 years later, her business offers tutoring in most academic subjects, and covers from primary school right through to the first year of degree level.


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]]> Despite working in a bank for a short while after graduating, Manisha decided she'd like to become a teacher, and teach her (degree-based) knowledge of business and economic to others.


... So she did, and in doing that, Manisha found her 'thing', her 'people' and her 'tribe'. And from there her career took off, as did her after-hours tutoring.


Nearly 5 years later, her business offers tutoring in most academic subjects, and covers from primary school right through to the first year of degree level.


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]]> TWWork Special 4: 2024 Christmas Mash-up TWWork Special 4: 2024 Christmas Mash-up Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:50:06 GMT 36:05 6755d9f67205a5bc683ea048 false https://www.twwork.org 6755d9f67205a5bc683ea048 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa christmas-2024-mash-up Celebrating brilliant careers full Like our previous mash-ups, this is where we showcase a whole load of gems and snippets from the podcasts this year.


(The last mash-up was back in June, so this is a selection of pod snippets from June to December.. In case you're interested).


If you're new to TWWork, then our mash-ups are a brilliant gateway drug into what we do and what we're trying to achieve. Which is to give helpful, inspirational career advice to anyone that needs it.


The snippets, in order (as they appear), are from the following pods:

  1. Liz, Florist = Pod 45
  2. Anna, Tarot reader = Pod 46
  3. Anna, Tarot reader = Pod 46
  4. Charlie, Midwife = Pod 47
  5. Charlie, Midwife = Pod 47
  6. Maya, Functional Medicine entrepreneur = Pod 48
  7. Maya, Functional Medicine entrepreneur = Pod 48
  8. Emma, Doggy daycare = Pod 49
  9. Henna, Dentist = Pod 50
  10. Henna, Dentist = Pod 50
  11. Sophie, Teacher = Pod 52
  12. Jo, ex-Teacher = Break Room 4
  13. Jo, ex-Teacher = Break Room 4
  14. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  15. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  16. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  17. Nicola, Acupuncturist = Pod 54
  18. Nicola, Acupuncturist = Pod 54
  19. Katie, Estate agent & Healer = Pod 55
  20. Katie, Estate agent & Healer = Pod 55
  21. Helen, Art Dealer = Pod 57
  22. Helen, Art Healer = Pod 57
  23. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  24. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  25. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  26. Ali, Pole Dance teacher = Pod 58
  27. Ali, Pole Dance teacher = Pod 58
  28. Katie, Reflexologist = Pod 59
  29. Katie, Reflexologist = Pod 59
  30. Bryony, Music journalist = Pod 60
  31. Bryony, Music journalist = Pod 60
  32. Jody, Medical herbalist = Pod 61
  33. Jody, Medical herbalist = Pod 61
  34. Simon, Hairdresser = Pod 62
  35. Simon, Hairdresser = Pod 62
  36. Katie, Caterer = Pod 65
  37. Katie, Caterer = Pod 65
  38. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  39. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  40. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  41. Abi, Professional organiser = Pod 68
  42. Abi, Professional organiser = Pod 68
  43. Nick, Business mentor = Break Room 7
  44. Nick, Business mentor = Break Room 7
  45. George, Deep sea worker = Pod 69
  46. George, Deep sea worker = Pod 69
  47. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71
  48. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71
  49. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71


Huge thanks for all your support over what has been a brilliant year... MUCH... HEAPS more to come in 2025.


Lots of love and blessings for a fab Christmas y'all.

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]]> Like our previous mash-ups, this is where we showcase a whole load of gems and snippets from the podcasts this year.


(The last mash-up was back in June, so this is a selection of pod snippets from June to December.. In case you're interested).


If you're new to TWWork, then our mash-ups are a brilliant gateway drug into what we do and what we're trying to achieve. Which is to give helpful, inspirational career advice to anyone that needs it.


The snippets, in order (as they appear), are from the following pods:

  1. Liz, Florist = Pod 45
  2. Anna, Tarot reader = Pod 46
  3. Anna, Tarot reader = Pod 46
  4. Charlie, Midwife = Pod 47
  5. Charlie, Midwife = Pod 47
  6. Maya, Functional Medicine entrepreneur = Pod 48
  7. Maya, Functional Medicine entrepreneur = Pod 48
  8. Emma, Doggy daycare = Pod 49
  9. Henna, Dentist = Pod 50
  10. Henna, Dentist = Pod 50
  11. Sophie, Teacher = Pod 52
  12. Jo, ex-Teacher = Break Room 4
  13. Jo, ex-Teacher = Break Room 4
  14. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  15. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  16. Lisa, Dress maker = Pod 53
  17. Nicola, Acupuncturist = Pod 54
  18. Nicola, Acupuncturist = Pod 54
  19. Katie, Estate agent & Healer = Pod 55
  20. Katie, Estate agent & Healer = Pod 55
  21. Helen, Art Dealer = Pod 57
  22. Helen, Art Healer = Pod 57
  23. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  24. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  25. Nicky, Recruitment = Break Room 5
  26. Ali, Pole Dance teacher = Pod 58
  27. Ali, Pole Dance teacher = Pod 58
  28. Katie, Reflexologist = Pod 59
  29. Katie, Reflexologist = Pod 59
  30. Bryony, Music journalist = Pod 60
  31. Bryony, Music journalist = Pod 60
  32. Jody, Medical herbalist = Pod 61
  33. Jody, Medical herbalist = Pod 61
  34. Simon, Hairdresser = Pod 62
  35. Simon, Hairdresser = Pod 62
  36. Katie, Caterer = Pod 65
  37. Katie, Caterer = Pod 65
  38. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  39. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  40. Jim & Janet, Retired (& Chops' neighbours) = Break Room 6
  41. Abi, Professional organiser = Pod 68
  42. Abi, Professional organiser = Pod 68
  43. Nick, Business mentor = Break Room 7
  44. Nick, Business mentor = Break Room 7
  45. George, Deep sea worker = Pod 69
  46. George, Deep sea worker = Pod 69
  47. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71
  48. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71
  49. Kirsty, Sign language interpreter = Pod 71


Huge thanks for all your support over what has been a brilliant year... MUCH... HEAPS more to come in 2025.


Lots of love and blessings for a fab Christmas y'all.

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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 7: Nick & Chops: How to be successful in business (and the common mistakes people make)]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:50:57 GMT 41:35 6746fde8b1164bf6aa6d7e3e false https://www.twwork.org 6746fde8b1164bf6aa6d7e3e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-7-nick-chops-how-to-be-successful-in-business-and Celebrating brilliant careers full Nick's journey into scaling and exiting business started with a need to change what he was doing, and attending a Tony Robbins event on a friend's recommendation. Prior to that he'd had a successful corporate career.


Since 'Tony', Nick's journey has taken him far and wide, and he is now paid mega BIG BUCKS to advise global corporations how to scale and run either start-up investments, existing business, or how to manage businesses to exit and sell.


In this Break Room, which Nick kindly spared the time for Chops (as an old friend), we get as much advice as we can on what to do right, what to look out for, and what to learn from the most, when starting and running a business. And it all really comes back to us... to you!


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]]> Nick's journey into scaling and exiting business started with a need to change what he was doing, and attending a Tony Robbins event on a friend's recommendation. Prior to that he'd had a successful corporate career.


Since 'Tony', Nick's journey has taken him far and wide, and he is now paid mega BIG BUCKS to advise global corporations how to scale and run either start-up investments, existing business, or how to manage businesses to exit and sell.


In this Break Room, which Nick kindly spared the time for Chops (as an old friend), we get as much advice as we can on what to do right, what to look out for, and what to learn from the most, when starting and running a business. And it all really comes back to us... to you!


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]]> Chat 69: George: A hardcore deep-sea diver and engineer... Oh and a DJ! Chat 69: George: A hardcore deep-sea diver and engineer... Oh and a DJ! Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:50:47 GMT 37:16 675036369fa1c19f98e072e2 false https://www.twwork.org 675036369fa1c19f98e072e2 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-69-george-a-hardcore-deep-sea-diver-and-engineer-oh-and Celebrating brilliant careers full 69 When we went to Abi (pod 68), we briefly met her partner, George... And before we sat down, Abi casually dropped into conversation that George is a deep sea worker, who professional dives and repairs BIG mega structures underwater for a living.


Woah, woah, woah... George, hold the line, don't go anywhere!


But that's not the only mad thing about George, because before diving, he used to organise (illegal, but were they, really?) raves and make and produce dance/rave music... and earn good money from it.


Great chat from a great chap. Please meet George.

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]]> When we went to Abi (pod 68), we briefly met her partner, George... And before we sat down, Abi casually dropped into conversation that George is a deep sea worker, who professional dives and repairs BIG mega structures underwater for a living.


Woah, woah, woah... George, hold the line, don't go anywhere!


But that's not the only mad thing about George, because before diving, he used to organise (illegal, but were they, really?) raves and make and produce dance/rave music... and earn good money from it.


Great chat from a great chap. Please meet George.

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]]> Chat 68: Abi: A super caring, people-centric professional organiser, with an unusual back story Chat 68: Abi: A super caring, people-centric professional organiser, with an unusual back story Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:50:22 GMT 41:08 673b3eec7861a39afac2b2ba false https://www.twwork.org 673b3eec7861a39afac2b2ba 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa abi Celebrating brilliant careers full 68 Abi's childhood working and running overseas student farms in Cambridgeshire with her family (niche, right?), meant that she grew up fundamentally interested in people and being around people... and helping people.


And when she left the family business to make a go of things on her own, that experience led her into social care, community care and healing massage.... She still wanted/needed to help people.


Home organising, or rather, professional organising, has the potential to combine all of the skills she used on her family business and in her adult life since: organising people, organising activity, teaching people, and ultimately, helping people. And Abi LOVES it!


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]]> Abi's childhood working and running overseas student farms in Cambridgeshire with her family (niche, right?), meant that she grew up fundamentally interested in people and being around people... and helping people.


And when she left the family business to make a go of things on her own, that experience led her into social care, community care and healing massage.... She still wanted/needed to help people.


Home organising, or rather, professional organising, has the potential to combine all of the skills she used on her family business and in her adult life since: organising people, organising activity, teaching people, and ultimately, helping people. And Abi LOVES it!


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]]> Chat 67: Darren and Sarah: HUGE outdoor enthusiasts and forest adventure business owners Chat 67: Darren and Sarah: HUGE outdoor enthusiasts and forest adventure business owners Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:50:04 GMT 55:07 673f57235eb1556c52aa563b false https://www.twwork.org 673f57235eb1556c52aa563b 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-67-vid-5-meet-darren-and-sarah-huge-outdoor-enthusiasts Celebrating brilliant careers full 67 Darren and Sarah's enthusiasm for the outdoors, and for physical activity - in the fresh air - is contagious. They live and breath what they do.


Although it's clear that Darren is the driving force behind the business, and some might say (Sarah might say), the driving force behind the madness; you quickly realise how much he relies on Sarah as a voice of reason and as his anchor.


They're a fab couple, on a fab mission, to give normal people a fab experience... Which they do, every single time.


With special thanks to Darren & Sarah and everyone at: https://www.forestfacility.com

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]]> Darren and Sarah's enthusiasm for the outdoors, and for physical activity - in the fresh air - is contagious. They live and breath what they do.


Although it's clear that Darren is the driving force behind the business, and some might say (Sarah might say), the driving force behind the madness; you quickly realise how much he relies on Sarah as a voice of reason and as his anchor.


They're a fab couple, on a fab mission, to give normal people a fab experience... Which they do, every single time.


With special thanks to Darren & Sarah and everyone at: https://www.forestfacility.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 6: Jim, Janet & Chops: Working life 'back when we were young'...]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:50:42 GMT 32:11 67373b1f84d1e023f7f7cda9 false https://www.twwork.org 67373b1f84d1e023f7f7cda9 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-6-jim-janet-chops-working-life-back-when-we-were- Celebrating brilliant careers full Even though Chops firmly believes Jim & Janet are the best neighbours ever, it's still a bit odd having them on TWWork as podcast guests... Not least because they're retired and long out of the daily grind of working life - right?


Wrong. They know a lot! About life and working life, and even though they're retired, they still have business relationships at play, and are still hugely aware of what's going on in the world. They are well-educated, smart, open-minded people, who have a sincere interest in the world and their community. And their take on human connectivity today vs 'their day' was really interesting to hear.


For a first, 'soft' attempt, with Jim and Janet (to ensure they didn't back out or freak out), we think it went well. Yes multiple bottles of prosecco were consumed, but that's by-the-by.


Please welcome Jim and Janet to TWWork.





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]]> Even though Chops firmly believes Jim & Janet are the best neighbours ever, it's still a bit odd having them on TWWork as podcast guests... Not least because they're retired and long out of the daily grind of working life - right?


Wrong. They know a lot! About life and working life, and even though they're retired, they still have business relationships at play, and are still hugely aware of what's going on in the world. They are well-educated, smart, open-minded people, who have a sincere interest in the world and their community. And their take on human connectivity today vs 'their day' was really interesting to hear.


For a first, 'soft' attempt, with Jim and Janet (to ensure they didn't back out or freak out), we think it went well. Yes multiple bottles of prosecco were consumed, but that's by-the-by.


Please welcome Jim and Janet to TWWork.





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]]> Chat number 66: Louise: A hard-working, multifaceted creative thinker, and now a reclamation expert Chat number 66: Louise: A hard-working, multifaceted creative thinker, and now a reclamation expert Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:50:16 GMT 34:14 672cf0c93534701770bc4962 false https://www.twwork.org 672cf0c93534701770bc4962 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-66-louise-a-hard-working-multifaceted-creative-t Celebrating brilliant careers full 66 Louise's story is a mixture of creative talent, hard work and... well, chance.


Because although she carved out her own successful career prior to the world of reclamation, it was a chance meeting and a chance friendship (that later became a romantic relationship) that ultimately brought her to where she is today.


And even though she joined her (now) husband's successful reclamation business later on in life (10-years ago), Louise brought with her a wealth of creative talent and retail experience that has enabled the business to evolve and further flourish... And is enabling them to now build their dream home, which will be (as far as possibly) built and made entirely out of reclaimed materials.


Please meet Louise.





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]]> Louise's story is a mixture of creative talent, hard work and... well, chance.


Because although she carved out her own successful career prior to the world of reclamation, it was a chance meeting and a chance friendship (that later became a romantic relationship) that ultimately brought her to where she is today.


And even though she joined her (now) husband's successful reclamation business later on in life (10-years ago), Louise brought with her a wealth of creative talent and retail experience that has enabled the business to evolve and further flourish... And is enabling them to now build their dream home, which will be (as far as possibly) built and made entirely out of reclaimed materials.


Please meet Louise.





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]]> Chat number 65: Katie: A brilliantly self-taught - and highly sought after - event caterer Chat number 65: Katie: A brilliantly self-taught - and highly sought after - event caterer Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:50:36 GMT 30:20 6723b5220e172486e4494db2 false https://www.twwork.org 6723b5220e172486e4494db2 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-65-katie-a-brilliantly-self-taught-and-highly-so Celebrating brilliant careers full 65 Judging by the smells in Katie's home kitchen when we podded her, it's no wonder Katie is so busy with her catering business.


A catering business which to this day makes her family laugh, because as a child, and a young teen, Katie had no interest in food or cooking. Her parents also aren't caterers, so this whole career path came out of the blue.


... Although not entirely. Katie talks about being creative as a child, particularly with textiles, and so whether she realised it or not, she was always going to end up thriving in a role that allowed her to express the creative part of herself.


But it didn't happen quickly, and it didn't happen overnight... Quite a few 'normal' jobs went through Katie's path before she ended up catering for big events and booked-up months in advance.


Please meet Katie.





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]]> Judging by the smells in Katie's home kitchen when we podded her, it's no wonder Katie is so busy with her catering business.


A catering business which to this day makes her family laugh, because as a child, and a young teen, Katie had no interest in food or cooking. Her parents also aren't caterers, so this whole career path came out of the blue.


... Although not entirely. Katie talks about being creative as a child, particularly with textiles, and so whether she realised it or not, she was always going to end up thriving in a role that allowed her to express the creative part of herself.


But it didn't happen quickly, and it didn't happen overnight... Quite a few 'normal' jobs went through Katie's path before she ended up catering for big events and booked-up months in advance.


Please meet Katie.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number: 64: Kerry: A truly unique, quirky & progressive furniture upholsterer]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:50:53 GMT 38:13 671a2ac8fc51791280bf87f4 false https://www.twwork.org 671a2ac8fc51791280bf87f4 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-64-kerry-a-truly-unique-quirky-progressive-furni Celebrating brilliant careers full 64 Kerry's products and her approach are highly sought after. They're beautifully unique and beautifully executed... Hence why she ships them all over the world.


She refused to follow the traditional 'upholstering' path - despite being advised by MANY people to do that - and instead she's carved out her own path, and stayed true to it. And it's now paying dividends, because as well as custom upholstery, she's getting asked for collaborations and home styling advice... and much more.


As Kerry says in the chat, she's worked hard to create a 'brand', and now where that brand takes her is an open road.


Please meet Kerry.





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]]> Kerry's products and her approach are highly sought after. They're beautifully unique and beautifully executed... Hence why she ships them all over the world.


She refused to follow the traditional 'upholstering' path - despite being advised by MANY people to do that - and instead she's carved out her own path, and stayed true to it. And it's now paying dividends, because as well as custom upholstery, she's getting asked for collaborations and home styling advice... and much more.


As Kerry says in the chat, she's worked hard to create a 'brand', and now where that brand takes her is an open road.


Please meet Kerry.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number: 63: Laura & Andy: Brilliant ethical, eco coffee roasters, and the first couple on TWW...ork]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:50:42 GMT 45:42 67110daa0c127cea51e832dd false https://www.twwork.org 67110daa0c127cea51e832dd 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-63-vid-3-laura-andy-brilliant-eco-coffee-manufac Celebrating brilliant careers full 63 Laura & Andy are just BRILLIANT people inside and out; oozing positivity and 'doing good' as a way of life, not just as a way of doing business. It was a real privilege to spend a couple of hours with them, and as Chops said to them afterwards, she felt like a better person for just spending those two hours with them... That's how impactful they are.


Their coffee business is also brilliant, to the extent that they've outgrown their current premises. What started out as just the two of them, is now seven of them, all working to deliver exceptional products, with exceptional customer service, and underlined with an exceptional ethos and approach to the world.


Good in = Good out.


Please meet Laura and Andy.

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With special thanks to Laura & Andy, and the Two Chimps team: https://twochimpscoffee.com





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]]> Laura & Andy are just BRILLIANT people inside and out; oozing positivity and 'doing good' as a way of life, not just as a way of doing business. It was a real privilege to spend a couple of hours with them, and as Chops said to them afterwards, she felt like a better person for just spending those two hours with them... That's how impactful they are.


Their coffee business is also brilliant, to the extent that they've outgrown their current premises. What started out as just the two of them, is now seven of them, all working to deliver exceptional products, with exceptional customer service, and underlined with an exceptional ethos and approach to the world.


Good in = Good out.


Please meet Laura and Andy.

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With special thanks to Laura & Andy, and the Two Chimps team: https://twochimpscoffee.com





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]]> Chat number 62: Simon: A brilliant 25+ year Hairdresser and the first man on TWW...ork Chat number 62: Simon: A brilliant 25+ year Hairdresser and the first man on TWW...ork Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:50:54 GMT 41:43 670aece3092cc24098d9720d false https://www.twwork.org 670aece3092cc24098d9720d 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-62-simon-a-brilliant-hairdresser-and-the-first-m Celebrating brilliant careers full 62 Knowing the first pod as TWWork needed to be 'different', it didn't take Chops's brain long to think of Simon; because she has always wanted to pod him. She just didn't know how or when.


It's the reason a year down the line she hadn't (yet) podded a female hairdresser, despite LOTS of recommendations and requests for female hairdressers to be podded.


Simon's story is brilliant, irrelevant of the rebrand. He's a work-hard-play-hard talented hairdresser with nearly 30 years of experience. He's also a proud, but reserved gay man, and he talks through his gay journey candidly and eloquently during the chat.


The fact that he's also Chops' hairdresser is almost irrelevant... She's simply lucky enough to be in his stratosphere.


Please meet Simon.





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]]> Knowing the first pod as TWWork needed to be 'different', it didn't take Chops's brain long to think of Simon; because she has always wanted to pod him. She just didn't know how or when.


It's the reason a year down the line she hadn't (yet) podded a female hairdresser, despite LOTS of recommendations and requests for female hairdressers to be podded.


Simon's story is brilliant, irrelevant of the rebrand. He's a work-hard-play-hard talented hairdresser with nearly 30 years of experience. He's also a proud, but reserved gay man, and he talks through his gay journey candidly and eloquently during the chat.


The fact that he's also Chops' hairdresser is almost irrelevant... She's simply lucky enough to be in his stratosphere.


Please meet Simon.





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]]> Chat number 61: Jody: A Medical Herbalist determined to break down barriers and outdated stigmas Chat number 61: Jody: A Medical Herbalist determined to break down barriers and outdated stigmas Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:50:02 GMT 44:36 67098df763ba29347841d601 false https://www.twwork.org 67098df763ba29347841d601 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-61-jody-a-medical-herbalist-determined-to-break- Celebrating brilliant careers full 61 There is so much good stuff in Jody's chat... About childhood influences, terrible school career advice, sibling influences; how significant motherhood demands affect career prospects, and about completely re-starting your career in your 40s.


... And that's before we've even got to the world of Herbalism and the role it can play in all of our lives, but particularly the complimentary role it can play alongside conventional medicine; which is something Jody is HUGELY passionate about, along with debunking silly myths and stigmas.


Please meet Jody.





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]]> There is so much good stuff in Jody's chat... About childhood influences, terrible school career advice, sibling influences; how significant motherhood demands affect career prospects, and about completely re-starting your career in your 40s.


... And that's before we've even got to the world of Herbalism and the role it can play in all of our lives, but particularly the complimentary role it can play alongside conventional medicine; which is something Jody is HUGELY passionate about, along with debunking silly myths and stigmas.


Please meet Jody.





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]]> Chat number 60: Bryony: A super-cool music journalist and gig-guide business owner Chat number 60: Bryony: A super-cool music journalist and gig-guide business owner Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:50:15 GMT 32:55 66fa6049be9ddeec92c7daee false https://www.twwork.org 66fa6049be9ddeec92c7daee 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-20-sally-a-wonderful-20-year-ae Celebrating brilliant careers full 60 Bryony is now in her late thirties, has 3 kids still in primary school, and is FINALLY stepping into her true self. She's combining her deep love and passion for music with her work and career, and she is literally glowing from it.


And it's all come at exactly the right time for her, because even though she's got a long way to go before she's 'in demand' writing for NME and Rolling Stone, she's now mature and wise enough to know what she needs to do/what she needs to work on to get better, and she is VERY determined to be better. She'll be writing for those big music titles in no time!


Bryony is proof that even later on (not that she's old at all), you can start again, and you can land that dream. 


Please meet Bryony.





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]]> Bryony is now in her late thirties, has 3 kids still in primary school, and is FINALLY stepping into her true self. She's combining her deep love and passion for music with her work and career, and she is literally glowing from it.


And it's all come at exactly the right time for her, because even though she's got a long way to go before she's 'in demand' writing for NME and Rolling Stone, she's now mature and wise enough to know what she needs to do/what she needs to work on to get better, and she is VERY determined to be better. She'll be writing for those big music titles in no time!


Bryony is proof that even later on (not that she's old at all), you can start again, and you can land that dream. 


Please meet Bryony.





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]]> Chat number 59: Katie: A holistic Reflexologist and complimentary therapy guru Chat number 59: Katie: A holistic Reflexologist and complimentary therapy guru Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:50:53 GMT 31:53 66f5da3d337e6a756fed6885 false https://www.twwork.org 66f5da3d337e6a756fed6885 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-59-katie-a-holistic-reflexologist-and-compliment Celebrating brilliant careers full 59 Katie's had a pretty tough time of it. From struggling at school, to her mum becoming terminally ill, and then having her own fertility struggles in her 30s... It's been a lot.


So it's perhaps no surprise that Katie has looked for answers beyond the conventional, and that she's drawn to 'heal' at a root cause level.


In this chat we cover off reflexology for (peri)menopause, for fertility, and indeed what it can do to lower stress and anxiety, which in turn means lowering cortisol levels; and if you're on social media at all, you'll know that Cortisone is a hot topic right now, not least because of how much it ages us prematurely.


Please meet Katie.





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]]> Katie's had a pretty tough time of it. From struggling at school, to her mum becoming terminally ill, and then having her own fertility struggles in her 30s... It's been a lot.


So it's perhaps no surprise that Katie has looked for answers beyond the conventional, and that she's drawn to 'heal' at a root cause level.


In this chat we cover off reflexology for (peri)menopause, for fertility, and indeed what it can do to lower stress and anxiety, which in turn means lowering cortisol levels; and if you're on social media at all, you'll know that Cortisone is a hot topic right now, not least because of how much it ages us prematurely.


Please meet Katie.





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]]> Chat number 58: Ally: A fierce, strong, empowered pole dancing teacher and studio owner Chat number 58: Ally: A fierce, strong, empowered pole dancing teacher and studio owner Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:50:26 GMT 31:57 66eacfbbbbcf745f1194288a false https://www.twwork.org 66eacfbbbbcf745f1194288a 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa xxxxx Celebrating brilliant careers full 58 Ally is everything you think she'll be, in so far as she's beautiful, strong and a fierce empower-er of women... However, she's also vulnerable and aware of how much she (over) works.


... Because she does work hard. Yes she has a great team of instructors, and a fab family (and dad) that support her, but The Pole Room is her business and the hard work and the risk are hers alone.


Ally's studio is amazing, and if you check out her socials, you'll find lots of content proudly shared by her students. They're (mostly) not skinny fitness fanatics; instead they're normal women who are using Ally's studio, and her classes, for both physical and mental health fitness... And it works.


Please meet Ally.





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]]> Ally is everything you think she'll be, in so far as she's beautiful, strong and a fierce empower-er of women... However, she's also vulnerable and aware of how much she (over) works.


... Because she does work hard. Yes she has a great team of instructors, and a fab family (and dad) that support her, but The Pole Room is her business and the hard work and the risk are hers alone.


Ally's studio is amazing, and if you check out her socials, you'll find lots of content proudly shared by her students. They're (mostly) not skinny fitness fanatics; instead they're normal women who are using Ally's studio, and her classes, for both physical and mental health fitness... And it works.


Please meet Ally.





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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 5: Nicki & Chops: Recruitment is a young person's game!]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:50:50 GMT 29:10 66e3f6ac547e9546dfdf50a8 false https://www.twwork.org 66e3f6ac547e9546dfdf50a8 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-5-nicki-chops-recruitment-is-a-young-persons-game Celebrating brilliant careers full Nicki has worked in recruitment for many years, and she has seen A LOT of changes in that time.


In this Break Room chat, Nicki and Chops talk through a lot (whilst also barely scratching the surface); not least 'age', and how it can be tough as an 'older' person applying for jobs and going up against not only people in their thirties, but twenty somethings as well... Because young people are smart and they play the progression game way better than older generations ever have.


The ladies also chat AI, part-time vs hybrid and indeed employer reticence to ever look beyond their industry lane.


Please meet Nicki.





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]]> Nicki has worked in recruitment for many years, and she has seen A LOT of changes in that time.


In this Break Room chat, Nicki and Chops talk through a lot (whilst also barely scratching the surface); not least 'age', and how it can be tough as an 'older' person applying for jobs and going up against not only people in their thirties, but twenty somethings as well... Because young people are smart and they play the progression game way better than older generations ever have.


The ladies also chat AI, part-time vs hybrid and indeed employer reticence to ever look beyond their industry lane.


Please meet Nicki.





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]]> Chat number 57: Helen: A brave Art Dealer and Gallery Owner, disrupting the Art industry Chat number 57: Helen: A brave Art Dealer and Gallery Owner, disrupting the Art industry Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:50:48 GMT 38:14 66d855a5717e2852290ad778 false https://shows.acast.com/this-womans-work/episodes/chat-number-57-helen-a-brave-art-dealer-and-gallery-owner-di 66d855a5717e2852290ad778 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-57-helen-a-brave-art-dealer-and-gallery-owner-di Celebrating brilliant careers full 57 Even though Helen did an Art History degree when she was younger, it wasn't what she went on to pursue as a career. Why? Lots of reasons, but the main one being that she simply didn't think she could, either due to societal perceptions, and/or financial restrictions... It wasn't a job she thought someone like her could do back then.


But now that she's in her 40s and has bossed a successful marketing career for nearly 20-years, it's a different ball-game. That youthful fear has been replaced by an innate belief in her own ability.


Helen's goal and her plan is simple: To make art accessible to all, not just the elite. Everyone and anyone that would love to find affordable (to them), meaningful pieces to hang and have at their homes or places of work. 'The Art Buyer's' ethos is about helping anyone find and buy artwork - and to help more artists sell artwork, irrelevant of their background.


Please meet Helen.





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]]> Even though Helen did an Art History degree when she was younger, it wasn't what she went on to pursue as a career. Why? Lots of reasons, but the main one being that she simply didn't think she could, either due to societal perceptions, and/or financial restrictions... It wasn't a job she thought someone like her could do back then.


But now that she's in her 40s and has bossed a successful marketing career for nearly 20-years, it's a different ball-game. That youthful fear has been replaced by an innate belief in her own ability.


Helen's goal and her plan is simple: To make art accessible to all, not just the elite. Everyone and anyone that would love to find affordable (to them), meaningful pieces to hang and have at their homes or places of work. 'The Art Buyer's' ethos is about helping anyone find and buy artwork - and to help more artists sell artwork, irrelevant of their background.


Please meet Helen.





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]]> Chat number 56: Meg: A brilliant paper-flower Artist and Workshop business owner Chat number 56: Meg: A brilliant paper-flower Artist and Workshop business owner Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:50:07 GMT 33:10 66d0a1753fe5b1b532bdfa12 false https://www.twwork.org 66d0a1753fe5b1b532bdfa12 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-56-meg-a-brilliant-paper-flower-artist-and-works Celebrating brilliant careers full 56 It's really difficult to describe/articulate how beautiful Meg's flowers are - and how crazy realistic they are.


It's also really difficult to articulate how brilliant it is as a business... Because it's so utterly unique. There's no world in which - prior to this pod, perhaps - you'd leave college and go: 'Right, I'm going to become a paper-flower artist and make money that way'.


And yet you can.


Meg is.


And she LOVES it!


Please meet Meg.





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]]> It's really difficult to describe/articulate how beautiful Meg's flowers are - and how crazy realistic they are.


It's also really difficult to articulate how brilliant it is as a business... Because it's so utterly unique. There's no world in which - prior to this pod, perhaps - you'd leave college and go: 'Right, I'm going to become a paper-flower artist and make money that way'.


And yet you can.


Meg is.


And she LOVES it!


Please meet Meg.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 55: Katie: A highly spiritual & highly experienced Property Agent and Business owner]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:50:06 GMT 29:15 66c5f8a1ad4561713b60732c false https://www.twwork.org 66c5f8a1ad4561713b60732c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-55-katie-a-highly-spiritual-highly-experienced-p Celebrating brilliant careers full 55 Katie owns and runs an estate agency, and has been bossing it in the property world for years, but, that's not all she's about.


Katie is not one thing; she never has been, and she never will be; and that's just fine. Yes it means a squiggly career/life journey (as we see with lots of our TWW pods), but it's an evolving journey with one firm goal: To find true happiness and peace in whatever she does.


So when we tell you that alongside her very 'straight' property business, she's also a reiki master and healer, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise 😉


Please meet Katie.


PS. The background noise you can hear is from Katie's garden... It was a glorious, sunny day, so we sat outside to chat; which meant, bugs, dogs and neighbourhood strimmers. But as always, we're good with that :-)





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]]> Katie owns and runs an estate agency, and has been bossing it in the property world for years, but, that's not all she's about.


Katie is not one thing; she never has been, and she never will be; and that's just fine. Yes it means a squiggly career/life journey (as we see with lots of our TWW pods), but it's an evolving journey with one firm goal: To find true happiness and peace in whatever she does.


So when we tell you that alongside her very 'straight' property business, she's also a reiki master and healer, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise 😉


Please meet Katie.


PS. The background noise you can hear is from Katie's garden... It was a glorious, sunny day, so we sat outside to chat; which meant, bugs, dogs and neighbourhood strimmers. But as always, we're good with that :-)





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 54: Nicola: A natural health specialist & highly skilled (evolving) Acupuncturist]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:50:15 GMT 29:54 66be4b848d5b0e09947dec36 false https://www.twwork.org 66be4b848d5b0e09947dec36 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-54-nicola-a-natural-health-specialist-highly-ski Celebrating brilliant careers full 54 Hearing Nicola's story, and hearing how she put her own career on hold in support of her partner's (who went on to be her husband), and then in support of her kids, will resonate with A LOT of women.


But hearing how she then reclaimed her career - her sense of self - as soon as the kids were a bit older, was equally joyous to hear.


Because there is no 'right' way to build a career - no 'right' timeline to follow - and successful relationships/successful marriages are all about 'partnership' (in my view, at least). Nicola took the early sacrifice for the greater good, and her husband later sacrificed and supported her for the greater good. And Nicola is good; her whole persona exudes calmness and peace, which is why she's a great natural healer. She lives and breathes physical and energetic healing... which is why she really very good at it!


Please meet Nicola.





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]]> Hearing Nicola's story, and hearing how she put her own career on hold in support of her partner's (who went on to be her husband), and then in support of her kids, will resonate with A LOT of women.


But hearing how she then reclaimed her career - her sense of self - as soon as the kids were a bit older, was equally joyous to hear.


Because there is no 'right' way to build a career - no 'right' timeline to follow - and successful relationships/successful marriages are all about 'partnership' (in my view, at least). Nicola took the early sacrifice for the greater good, and her husband later sacrificed and supported her for the greater good. And Nicola is good; her whole persona exudes calmness and peace, which is why she's a great natural healer. She lives and breathes physical and energetic healing... which is why she really very good at it!


Please meet Nicola.





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]]> Chat number 53: Lisa: A brilliant dressmaker, designer and multi-skilled teacher and lecturer Chat number 53: Lisa: A brilliant dressmaker, designer and multi-skilled teacher and lecturer Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:50:31 GMT 35:28 66b5f7fad9144886b4b13515 false https://www.twwork.org 66b5f7fad9144886b4b13515 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-53-lisa-a-brilliant-dressmaker-designer-and-mult Celebrating brilliant careers full 53 Like LOTS of the women, Lisa has very much taken the long way to get to where she is today, which is following her true passion in fashion design and dress-making. A passion she had as a young 16-year-old (if not younger), but somehow got distracted from.


... A distraction that has seen her do some mad jobs/roles along the way, whilst having and raising two amazing daughters near enough on her own.


Thankfully the years between then and now have not gone to waste, and she's now combining her dress-making passion with with her years of teaching in adult education, and runs sold-out courses and programmes for anyone that wants to learn how to do what Lisa does... Which is to create amazing new garments (from old/existing clothing and rags) that will fit your shape perfectly.


Please meet Lisa.





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]]> Like LOTS of the women, Lisa has very much taken the long way to get to where she is today, which is following her true passion in fashion design and dress-making. A passion she had as a young 16-year-old (if not younger), but somehow got distracted from.


... A distraction that has seen her do some mad jobs/roles along the way, whilst having and raising two amazing daughters near enough on her own.


Thankfully the years between then and now have not gone to waste, and she's now combining her dress-making passion with with her years of teaching in adult education, and runs sold-out courses and programmes for anyone that wants to learn how to do what Lisa does... Which is to create amazing new garments (from old/existing clothing and rags) that will fit your shape perfectly.


Please meet Lisa.





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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 4: Jo & Chops: What spurns a change in career, and does it ultimately work out?]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:50:10 GMT 34:50 66ae4ba96038d9e0eaeebe72 false https://www.twwork.org 66ae4ba96038d9e0eaeebe72 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-4-jo-chops-what-spurns-a-change-in-career-and-doe Celebrating brilliant careers full Jo's journey and career story articulates 'change' brilliantly.


She made changes to suit her family - her children's - needs at the time, or at least what she thought they were. She left big pharma and re-trained became a teacher so that she could have matching holidays with her children, and (as she thought beforehand), similar working/school hours to them.


But what she didn't factor in, was her own fundamental ambition, coupled with her innate need to go that extra mile; which in the end meant she worked even crazier hours teaching than she had in big pharma (feeling the full responsibility of the role)?! She then got (as she had in pharma) multiple, quick promotions, which duly put extra responsibility on her shoulders... And gave her even more 'extra' miles to go.


The result? When her children were a bit older, she left teaching and went back to her previous role (even though people told her she couldn't, because 'she'd been out of it for too long'), and was quickly, and is still, bossing it all over again.


Please meet Jo.





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]]> Jo's journey and career story articulates 'change' brilliantly.


She made changes to suit her family - her children's - needs at the time, or at least what she thought they were. She left big pharma and re-trained became a teacher so that she could have matching holidays with her children, and (as she thought beforehand), similar working/school hours to them.


But what she didn't factor in, was her own fundamental ambition, coupled with her innate need to go that extra mile; which in the end meant she worked even crazier hours teaching than she had in big pharma (feeling the full responsibility of the role)?! She then got (as she had in pharma) multiple, quick promotions, which duly put extra responsibility on her shoulders... And gave her even more 'extra' miles to go.


The result? When her children were a bit older, she left teaching and went back to her previous role (even though people told her she couldn't, because 'she'd been out of it for too long'), and was quickly, and is still, bossing it all over again.


Please meet Jo.





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]]> Chat number 52: Sophie: A wonderful teacher and multi-department Head, now bossing it abroad Chat number 52: Sophie: A wonderful teacher and multi-department Head, now bossing it abroad Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:50:10 GMT 38:28 66a89953506e83be6699f69d false https://www.twwork.org 66a89953506e83be6699f69d 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-52-sophie-a-wonderful-teacher-and-multi-departme Celebrating brilliant careers full 52 What's great about Sophie's pod, is that like Leah, Sophie has bossed her teaching career thus far. But in addition, 4-years ago she scratched an itch she'd had for a long time, and went to teach abroad. Moved her whole family to Thailand!


And when we say teach, she did teach, and was a Head of department (here in the UK and out in Thailand), but was quickly bossing it so much (in Thailand) that she got promoted to an even bigger Head, so in fact now doesn't teach much at all.


Sophie has LOTS of great intel about working abroad; what's it's like and what the packages you get are, so if you're a teacher that's got the same itch, do give Sophie a listen. And if you're currently doing something else altogether, but have always fancied teacher, please do give both pods a listen... and indeed our teacher-esque Break Room chat, which goes live on Sunday.


Please meet Sophie.





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]]> What's great about Sophie's pod, is that like Leah, Sophie has bossed her teaching career thus far. But in addition, 4-years ago she scratched an itch she'd had for a long time, and went to teach abroad. Moved her whole family to Thailand!


And when we say teach, she did teach, and was a Head of department (here in the UK and out in Thailand), but was quickly bossing it so much (in Thailand) that she got promoted to an even bigger Head, so in fact now doesn't teach much at all.


Sophie has LOTS of great intel about working abroad; what's it's like and what the packages you get are, so if you're a teacher that's got the same itch, do give Sophie a listen. And if you're currently doing something else altogether, but have always fancied teacher, please do give both pods a listen... and indeed our teacher-esque Break Room chat, which goes live on Sunday.


Please meet Sophie.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 51: Leah: An 'accidental' French & Spanish Teacher and now Head of Lower School]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:50:44 GMT 33:34 66a4d7f130d20f0a5f181b13 false https://www.twwork.org 66a4d7f130d20f0a5f181b13 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-51-leah-an-accidental-french-spanish-teacher-and Celebrating brilliant careers full 51 Very much a good-time girl when she was younger, and in lots of respects unsure what she wanted to do 'career-wise' post gap-year'ing and uni - other than use her languages, which Leah was/is excellent at - it's almost chance that took her into teaching.


... Because she isn't a qualified teacher!


And yet Leah is a teacher... Well, she was... She's now flourished so much that she's a Head of Lower School for a very prestigious private school in Surrey. Interesting, right?


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]]> Very much a good-time girl when she was younger, and in lots of respects unsure what she wanted to do 'career-wise' post gap-year'ing and uni - other than use her languages, which Leah was/is excellent at - it's almost chance that took her into teaching.


... Because she isn't a qualified teacher!


And yet Leah is a teacher... Well, she was... She's now flourished so much that she's a Head of Lower School for a very prestigious private school in Surrey. Interesting, right?


Please meet Leah.





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]]> Chat number 50: Henna: A brilliant Dentist, Dental Practice owner, and Mumma Chat number 50: Henna: A brilliant Dentist, Dental Practice owner, and Mumma Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:50:09 GMT 43:38 669bfea1735f0b5d9d5f0790 false https://www.twwork.org 669bfea1735f0b5d9d5f0790 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-50-henna-a-brilliant-dentist-dental-practice-own Celebrating brilliant careers full 50 Henna gives lots of great advice and intel about the highs and lows of dentistry, and is honest about what was and wasn't 'for her' within the field; but perhaps the most poignant topics covered, were about the current craze for fillers and veneers; and (not only what that fundamentally does to your teeth, but), the fact that any work is final?! Something lots of, particularly young people, don't consider.


... Teeth NEVER grow back, so whatever cosmetic work you do, is done for life. The consequences of it are a lifetime of upkeep, dental bills and... quite frankly... paranoia.


Please meet Henna.





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]]> Henna gives lots of great advice and intel about the highs and lows of dentistry, and is honest about what was and wasn't 'for her' within the field; but perhaps the most poignant topics covered, were about the current craze for fillers and veneers; and (not only what that fundamentally does to your teeth, but), the fact that any work is final?! Something lots of, particularly young people, don't consider.


... Teeth NEVER grow back, so whatever cosmetic work you do, is done for life. The consequences of it are a lifetime of upkeep, dental bills and... quite frankly... paranoia.


Please meet Henna.





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]]> Chat number 49: Emma: A VERY happy doggy playcare business owner Chat number 49: Emma: A VERY happy doggy playcare business owner Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:50:11 GMT 35:28 6692827257c5dc027b44677c false https://www.twwork.org 6692827257c5dc027b44677c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-49-emma-a-very-happy-doggy-playcare-business-own Celebrating brilliant careers full 49 Emma also exudes positivity, so it's no surprise to hear that opportunities have naturally found her, rather than her seeking them out. Good energy attracts good energy, and Emma is FULL of good energy.


It's also no surprise that she's doing a role that she absolutely loves... She literally picks dogs up and takes them out to play, and she gets paid to do it... Come on, name us a better job?


Interestingly, we chat to Emma as she is beginning her 'what's next'; whereby she and her husband have sold up and bought a field that they can turn into the next phase of 'Oodles'. Exciting times are truly ahead for them both.


Please meet Emma.




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]]> Emma also exudes positivity, so it's no surprise to hear that opportunities have naturally found her, rather than her seeking them out. Good energy attracts good energy, and Emma is FULL of good energy.


It's also no surprise that she's doing a role that she absolutely loves... She literally picks dogs up and takes them out to play, and she gets paid to do it... Come on, name us a better job?


Interestingly, we chat to Emma as she is beginning her 'what's next'; whereby she and her husband have sold up and bought a field that they can turn into the next phase of 'Oodles'. Exciting times are truly ahead for them both.


Please meet Emma.




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]]> Chat number 48: Maya: A functional medicine guru and health supplement entrepreneur Chat number 48: Maya: A functional medicine guru and health supplement entrepreneur Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:50:04 GMT 33:16 66826632cbd71a01fe056b5f false https://www.twwork.org 66826632cbd71a01fe056b5f 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-48-maya-a-functional-medicine-guru-and-health-su Celebrating brilliant careers full 48 The foundations that make up Maya's business, Rhythm Nutrition, are to treat the cause, not the symptoms, of a health problem/concern.


Maya's husband, despite being in his mid 30s, suffered from chronic, debilitating fatigue. And had it been left much longer, he could have lost his career, and their home-life, with 2 young children, could have become very, very different.


So when they NHS couldn't solve it, they did; using all the skills and talents (and heritage) they had available to them. And they did it so well - Maya did it so well - that it spurned a business idea that is now growing and thriving global (yep, they ship worldwide... ish) business.


Please meet Maya.





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]]> The foundations that make up Maya's business, Rhythm Nutrition, are to treat the cause, not the symptoms, of a health problem/concern.


Maya's husband, despite being in his mid 30s, suffered from chronic, debilitating fatigue. And had it been left much longer, he could have lost his career, and their home-life, with 2 young children, could have become very, very different.


So when they NHS couldn't solve it, they did; using all the skills and talents (and heritage) they had available to them. And they did it so well - Maya did it so well - that it spurned a business idea that is now growing and thriving global (yep, they ship worldwide... ish) business.


Please meet Maya.





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]]> Chat number 47: Charlie: A highly experienced Midwife and multi-department head Chat number 47: Charlie: A highly experienced Midwife and multi-department head Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:50:30 GMT 41:33 668028a8b4551f12f43f3d21 false https://www.twwork.org 668028a8b4551f12f43f3d21 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-47-charlie-a-highly-experienced-midwife-and-mult Celebrating brilliant careers full 47 Charlie is a MASSIVELY solutions-focussed Midwife and (multi) Department Head, and does the job - and has progressed to the level she has - primarily to help the many, not just the few.


What NHS staff, like Charlie, accomplish day-in-day-out is phenomenal, given the tremendous lack of funding and support, and alongside ever growing patient needs and yes, patient expectations.


... And they don't do it for the money... Nobody would do a job like this for the money... They do it for the calling inside them, that asks them to help other humans. To heal and protect others.


Please meet Charlie.





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]]> Charlie is a MASSIVELY solutions-focussed Midwife and (multi) Department Head, and does the job - and has progressed to the level she has - primarily to help the many, not just the few.


What NHS staff, like Charlie, accomplish day-in-day-out is phenomenal, given the tremendous lack of funding and support, and alongside ever growing patient needs and yes, patient expectations.


... And they don't do it for the money... Nobody would do a job like this for the money... They do it for the calling inside them, that asks them to help other humans. To heal and protect others.


Please meet Charlie.





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]]> Chat number 46: Anna: A neurodivergent, non-binary Tarot Reader, Artist and... Witch! Chat number 46: Anna: A neurodivergent, non-binary Tarot Reader, Artist and... Witch! Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:50:17 GMT 34:40 66770f80bb1fde0012435cb9 false https://www.twwork.org 66770f80bb1fde0012435cb9 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-46-anna-a-neurodivergent-non-binary-tarot-reader Celebrating brilliant careers full 46 A gorgeous person, a gorgeous soul, a neurodivergent brain, a non-binary gender statement, and just an amazing (and occasionally, tragic) story knitting all of that together; Anna's story is one of MANY paths and turns and MANY ups and downs.


The non-binary 'part' of Anna is something we're especially pleased and proud to have chatted through, because even though TWW is, of course, called 'This Woman's Work' (for now!), the ethos of it, as we hope is clear by now, is actually about promoting equality, inclusion and support; and none of those things are gender specific.


Please meet Anna.





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]]> A gorgeous person, a gorgeous soul, a neurodivergent brain, a non-binary gender statement, and just an amazing (and occasionally, tragic) story knitting all of that together; Anna's story is one of MANY paths and turns and MANY ups and downs.


The non-binary 'part' of Anna is something we're especially pleased and proud to have chatted through, because even though TWW is, of course, called 'This Woman's Work' (for now!), the ethos of it, as we hope is clear by now, is actually about promoting equality, inclusion and support; and none of those things are gender specific.


Please meet Anna.





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]]> TWWork Special 3: 2024 Mid-year Mash-up TWWork Special 3: 2024 Mid-year Mash-up Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:50:13 GMT 22:37 666c237a95cd170012bf3952 false https://www.twwork.org 666c237a95cd170012bf3952 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa tww-special-3-2024-mid-year-mash-up Celebrating brilliant careers full We are indeed mid-way through 2024. Which means: 22 women podded, 3 of which we've video'd; 3 Break Room Chats, and 1 Round Table chat... ish... actually let's skirt around that last one.


To celebrate our collective annual mid-point, we wanted to re-celebrate some of the amazing women we've chatted to so far this year, by showcasing some of their amazing stories, their anecdotes and their life amazing life advice for us all.


The mash-up running order is...


  1. Helen, a Comms CEO and podcast 39
  2. Marie-Helen, an ADHD coach and podcast 43
  3. Marie-Helen, an ADHD coach and podcast 43
  4. The Genever Sisters, (Bad-ass) Farmers and podcast 25
  5. The Genever Sisters, (Bad-ass) Farmers and podcast 25
  6. Steph, an Equine Vet and podcast 26
  7. Alessia, a Domestic Abuse Support Coach and podcast 27
  8. Fozia, a Pharmaceutical CEO and podcast 28
  9. Fozia, a Pharmaceutical CEO and podcast 28
  10. Natasha, a Sexual Health Coach, Cacao Healer and podcast 29
  11. Natasha, a Sexual Health Coach, Cacao Healer and podcast 29
  12. Anna, a PowerPlate Personal Trainer and podcast 30
  13. Anna, a PowerPlate Personal Trainer and podcast 30
  14. Lisa, a Head Chef and podcast 31
  15. Helen, an Architect and podcast 32
  16. Annie, a Social Media Director and podcast 34
  17. Annie, a Social Media Director and podcast 34
  18. Nicky, a Commercial Change Specialist and Break Room 2 guest
  19. Nicky, a Commercial Change Specialist and Break Room 2 guest
  20. Vicky, a Tech Marketing VP and podcast 40
  21. Vicky, a Tech Marketing VP and podcast 40
  22. Jenny, a Speech Therapist and podcast 41
  23. Jenny, a Speech Therapist and podcast 41
  24. Jo and Amy, Soft Play Business Owners and podcast 42
  25. Gemma, a Trademark Attorney and podcast 44
  26. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest
  27. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest
  28. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest


Enjoy and thanks SO MUCH for all your support so far.





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]]> We are indeed mid-way through 2024. Which means: 22 women podded, 3 of which we've video'd; 3 Break Room Chats, and 1 Round Table chat... ish... actually let's skirt around that last one.


To celebrate our collective annual mid-point, we wanted to re-celebrate some of the amazing women we've chatted to so far this year, by showcasing some of their amazing stories, their anecdotes and their life amazing life advice for us all.


The mash-up running order is...


  1. Helen, a Comms CEO and podcast 39
  2. Marie-Helen, an ADHD coach and podcast 43
  3. Marie-Helen, an ADHD coach and podcast 43
  4. The Genever Sisters, (Bad-ass) Farmers and podcast 25
  5. The Genever Sisters, (Bad-ass) Farmers and podcast 25
  6. Steph, an Equine Vet and podcast 26
  7. Alessia, a Domestic Abuse Support Coach and podcast 27
  8. Fozia, a Pharmaceutical CEO and podcast 28
  9. Fozia, a Pharmaceutical CEO and podcast 28
  10. Natasha, a Sexual Health Coach, Cacao Healer and podcast 29
  11. Natasha, a Sexual Health Coach, Cacao Healer and podcast 29
  12. Anna, a PowerPlate Personal Trainer and podcast 30
  13. Anna, a PowerPlate Personal Trainer and podcast 30
  14. Lisa, a Head Chef and podcast 31
  15. Helen, an Architect and podcast 32
  16. Annie, a Social Media Director and podcast 34
  17. Annie, a Social Media Director and podcast 34
  18. Nicky, a Commercial Change Specialist and Break Room 2 guest
  19. Nicky, a Commercial Change Specialist and Break Room 2 guest
  20. Vicky, a Tech Marketing VP and podcast 40
  21. Vicky, a Tech Marketing VP and podcast 40
  22. Jenny, a Speech Therapist and podcast 41
  23. Jenny, a Speech Therapist and podcast 41
  24. Jo and Amy, Soft Play Business Owners and podcast 42
  25. Gemma, a Trademark Attorney and podcast 44
  26. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest
  27. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest
  28. Stella, a Junior Events Exec and Break Room 3 guest


Enjoy and thanks SO MUCH for all your support so far.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 45: Liz: TWW's 'resident', highly experienced florist, and a fab small business owner]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:50:14 GMT 41:09 66649b05b46da30012c6626e false https://www.twwork.org 66649b05b46da30012c6626e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-45-liz-twws-resident-highly-experienced-florist- Celebrating brilliant careers full 45 Liz LOVES her job, so even though her sisters keep asking her when she's going to retire, her answer remains the same: 'I love my job!'. Floristry is Liz's hobby/passion and she's created a fab business doing something that she loves and something that she's really proud of.


Now that doesn't mean she wouldn't like to step back a bit and do some travelling, but retire... Never!


The noise you can hear in the background is the hustle and bustle of the shop, including some chatter from one of the staff doing a wedding consultation... And yes, most podcasts don't allow such background noise.


... But we're not most podcasts ;-)


Please meet Liz.





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]]> Liz LOVES her job, so even though her sisters keep asking her when she's going to retire, her answer remains the same: 'I love my job!'. Floristry is Liz's hobby/passion and she's created a fab business doing something that she loves and something that she's really proud of.


Now that doesn't mean she wouldn't like to step back a bit and do some travelling, but retire... Never!


The noise you can hear in the background is the hustle and bustle of the shop, including some chatter from one of the staff doing a wedding consultation... And yes, most podcasts don't allow such background noise.


... But we're not most podcasts ;-)


Please meet Liz.





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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 3: Stella & Chops: What is 'modern' working life like for Millennials and Gen Z right now?]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:50:39 GMT 42:57 665b1dfcf09faa0012a02890 false https://www.twwork.org 665b1dfcf09faa0012a02890 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-3-stella-chops-what-is-modern-working-life-like-f Celebrating brilliant careers full 3

In this chat, Stella and Chops pick-up from Break Room 2 (with Nicky) and discuss what gender and gender equality means for Stella's generation. They also chat through what it's like as a working millennial / Gen Z right now, and how that generation view the workplace Vs their 'modern' needs.


The need for Stella's generation to enjoy their work, and indeed 'thrive' at work is clearly there - WAY more than it was for older generations at that age (who just sucked-it-up for the sake of their CV) - and yet, the modern workplace doesn't appear to have changed all that much to accommodate this need.


Stella has experienced, and has friends who are still experiencing sexism and misogyny at work, and who are pretty blimin' unhappy about it. BUT, they still don't feel they can speak up about it, let alone leave that employment, because of how that will might reflect on them and their CV.


Welcome to Break Room 3.





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In this chat, Stella and Chops pick-up from Break Room 2 (with Nicky) and discuss what gender and gender equality means for Stella's generation. They also chat through what it's like as a working millennial / Gen Z right now, and how that generation view the workplace Vs their 'modern' needs.


The need for Stella's generation to enjoy their work, and indeed 'thrive' at work is clearly there - WAY more than it was for older generations at that age (who just sucked-it-up for the sake of their CV) - and yet, the modern workplace doesn't appear to have changed all that much to accommodate this need.


Stella has experienced, and has friends who are still experiencing sexism and misogyny at work, and who are pretty blimin' unhappy about it. BUT, they still don't feel they can speak up about it, let alone leave that employment, because of how that will might reflect on them and their CV.


Welcome to Break Room 3.





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]]> Chat number 44: Gemma: A highly experienced Solicitor and bad-ass specialist IP/Trademark Attorney Chat number 44: Gemma: A highly experienced Solicitor and bad-ass specialist IP/Trademark Attorney Sun, 26 May 2024 04:50:41 GMT 41:40 664c9f8b2830620012e0a692 false https://www.twwork.org 664c9f8b2830620012e0a692 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-43-gemma-a-highly-experienced-solicitor-and-bad- Celebrating brilliant careers full 44 Gemma's story, like many of the women we pod, is both that of an underdog and that of a non-linear fashion... Because Gemma wasn't necessarily hugely academic, and because she didn't intend to become a solicitor.


She certainly didn't intent to become an IP/Trademark one.


And yet she is now both; and she's amazing at both. So much so that she now runs her own small IP practice which works with some pretty big corporate players.


Please meet Gemma.





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]]> Gemma's story, like many of the women we pod, is both that of an underdog and that of a non-linear fashion... Because Gemma wasn't necessarily hugely academic, and because she didn't intend to become a solicitor.


She certainly didn't intent to become an IP/Trademark one.


And yet she is now both; and she's amazing at both. So much so that she now runs her own small IP practice which works with some pretty big corporate players.


Please meet Gemma.





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]]> Chat number 43: Marie Helen: A SENCO Teacher, Assessor and a passionate ADHD Support Coach Chat number 43: Marie Helen: A SENCO Teacher, Assessor and a passionate ADHD Support Coach Sun, 19 May 2024 10:50:52 GMT 37:26 6648bc3856d2d8001241b153 false https://www.twwork.org 6648bc3856d2d8001241b153 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-43-marie-helen-a-senco-teacher-assessor-and-a-pa Celebrating brilliant careers full 43 Marie Helen's journey with her own ADHD, and indeed her work in the field of ADHD, represents up a BIG and HOT topic of conversation for millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis of it (maybe even the mis-diagnosis of it), the treatment of it (do the drugs work or don't they?), and indeed the ongoing support for people who live with it (or rather the lack of support) are all big topics of conversation online and on social, so it's clearly a job/role that is in high demand.


Now we barely scratch the surface of the world of ADHD in this chat, because it's a chat about Marie Helen, not the neurodivergence of ADHD, however, Helen's social pages and her website have loads of great information on them, so do go and check her out via our website: https://www.thiswomanswork.org/the-pod-blog


Please meet Marie Helen.



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]]> Marie Helen's journey with her own ADHD, and indeed her work in the field of ADHD, represents up a BIG and HOT topic of conversation for millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis of it (maybe even the mis-diagnosis of it), the treatment of it (do the drugs work or don't they?), and indeed the ongoing support for people who live with it (or rather the lack of support) are all big topics of conversation online and on social, so it's clearly a job/role that is in high demand.


Now we barely scratch the surface of the world of ADHD in this chat, because it's a chat about Marie Helen, not the neurodivergence of ADHD, however, Helen's social pages and her website have loads of great information on them, so do go and check her out via our website: https://www.thiswomanswork.org/the-pod-blog


Please meet Marie Helen.



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]]> Chat number 42: Jo and Amy, aka The Yard Ladies: Philanthropic working mums bossing the soft-play business for other (working) mums Chat number 42: Jo and Amy, aka The Yard Ladies: Philanthropic working mums bossing the soft-play business for other (working) mums Sun, 12 May 2024 10:50:00 GMT 36:50 663e73e215398a001230bf84 false https://www.twwork.org 663e73e215398a001230bf84 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-42-jo-and-amy-aka-the-yard-ladies-fab-working-mu Celebrating brilliant careers full 42 Amy and Jo run a fantastically clean and friendly soft-play centre. And perhaps most important for mums, they served the BEST coffee and cake for miles around!


Setting this business up, and indeed running it, has not been easy, as they chat through honestly; not least the impact covid had on pretty much everything from that point on...?! And they knew nothing about running a business, or indeed a soft-play business before starting it, meaning they really did have to learn 'on the job' and the hard way. Which they did.


Please meet the brilliant, Amy and Jo.





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]]> Amy and Jo run a fantastically clean and friendly soft-play centre. And perhaps most important for mums, they served the BEST coffee and cake for miles around!


Setting this business up, and indeed running it, has not been easy, as they chat through honestly; not least the impact covid had on pretty much everything from that point on...?! And they knew nothing about running a business, or indeed a soft-play business before starting it, meaning they really did have to learn 'on the job' and the hard way. Which they did.


Please meet the brilliant, Amy and Jo.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 41: Jenny: A wonderful, highly committed children's speech therapist and therapist trainer]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 04:50:05 GMT 37:49 6636167f5c72f30012954501 false https://www.twwork.org 6636167f5c72f30012954501 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-41-jenny-a-wonderful-highly-committed-childrens- Celebrating brilliant careers full 41 You asked us for a Speech and Language Therapist, and we delivered!


Which is great, because there are not enough SLTs in the UK, probably the world, and yet the need for them is huge; so for those considering this as a career, please do it!


Listening to Jenny talk about what kind of cases she treats, and when doing the research for the role, you realise just how many children in particular are in need of SLT support. Because as Jenny says, communication is key to EVERYTHING, and how well you can do it, can and will fundamentally shape your view of yourself, the world and your existence in it all. Jenny even quotes a crazy stat about criminals and 'offenders' and the % of them that have speech and language disorders... How might their lives have been different, if they'd received better care earlier in life?


Please meet Jenny.




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]]> You asked us for a Speech and Language Therapist, and we delivered!


Which is great, because there are not enough SLTs in the UK, probably the world, and yet the need for them is huge; so for those considering this as a career, please do it!


Listening to Jenny talk about what kind of cases she treats, and when doing the research for the role, you realise just how many children in particular are in need of SLT support. Because as Jenny says, communication is key to EVERYTHING, and how well you can do it, can and will fundamentally shape your view of yourself, the world and your existence in it all. Jenny even quotes a crazy stat about criminals and 'offenders' and the % of them that have speech and language disorders... How might their lives have been different, if they'd received better care earlier in life?


Please meet Jenny.




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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 40: Vicky: A tech-savvy, people-centric Marketing VP, who's fully embracing her world of Dyslexia]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:50:43 GMT 36:37 662b945e437bd700124cae18 false https://www.twwork.org 662b945e437bd700124cae18 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-40-vicky-a-tech-focussed-people-focussed-marketi Celebrating brilliant careers full 40 Vicky mentions her dyslexia early on in the chat; not just because it's something she's keen to talk openly about, but also because it has affected her from a very young age. Back when she had no idea that she had it, wasn't remotely diagnosed for it, and as such really struggled academically, which in turn severely affected her confidence.


Her solution? To work harder, re-read and triple-check everything; in order to compensate for the fact that her writing and spelling wasn't as good as others, and to distract from the fact he brain struggles with long-term memory recall.


And it worked, because despite her struggles, Vicky's had a great career and has continued to impress everyone she's ever reported into. And now that she's 'the boss', Vicky is determined to help those that have struggled like she did.


Please meet Vicky.





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]]> Vicky mentions her dyslexia early on in the chat; not just because it's something she's keen to talk openly about, but also because it has affected her from a very young age. Back when she had no idea that she had it, wasn't remotely diagnosed for it, and as such really struggled academically, which in turn severely affected her confidence.


Her solution? To work harder, re-read and triple-check everything; in order to compensate for the fact that her writing and spelling wasn't as good as others, and to distract from the fact he brain struggles with long-term memory recall.


And it worked, because despite her struggles, Vicky's had a great career and has continued to impress everyone she's ever reported into. And now that she's 'the boss', Vicky is determined to help those that have struggled like she did.


Please meet Vicky.





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]]> Chat number 39: Helen: A kick-ass corporate political advisor and entrepreneur Chat number 39: Helen: A kick-ass corporate political advisor and entrepreneur Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:50:19 GMT 40:39 6623b61809a9320012f7b217 false https://www.twwork.org 6623b61809a9320012f7b217 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-39-helen-a-kick-ass-corporate-political-advisor- Celebrating brilliant careers full 39 Helen is a huge champion of following your own path and carving out your own unique journey. However, there was a time - a long time - she wasn't doing that, and she forgot that innate belief in herself. She was working in the corporate world, very successfully, and got swept up in it all.


However, as is FAR TOO OFTEN the case, when she had children, that corporate world unfairly and quite frankly, stupidly, spat her out; which made her dig deep, and put her big girl pants on... And somehow figure out a new way.


That new way was to go freelance, in order to earn much-needed money, whilst also getting the right work-life balance for her 2 young boys. And that freelance career saw her organically grow into what is now a successful corporate comms agency employing 13 people (and counting).


Please meet Helen.



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]]> Helen is a huge champion of following your own path and carving out your own unique journey. However, there was a time - a long time - she wasn't doing that, and she forgot that innate belief in herself. She was working in the corporate world, very successfully, and got swept up in it all.


However, as is FAR TOO OFTEN the case, when she had children, that corporate world unfairly and quite frankly, stupidly, spat her out; which made her dig deep, and put her big girl pants on... And somehow figure out a new way.


That new way was to go freelance, in order to earn much-needed money, whilst also getting the right work-life balance for her 2 young boys. And that freelance career saw her organically grow into what is now a successful corporate comms agency employing 13 people (and counting).


Please meet Helen.



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]]> Chat number 38: Vicky: A highly sought-after Interior Designer, with a bonkers creative career journey Chat number 38: Vicky: A highly sought-after Interior Designer, with a bonkers creative career journey Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:50:08 GMT 34:35 661a93313d59ea0016c95c7d false https://www.twwork.org 661a93313d59ea0016c95c7d 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-38-vicky-a-highly-sought-after-interior-designer Celebrating brilliant careers full 38 Vicky is a Greek-Canadian / Vegas / LA / London creative, who's expressed her creativity via writing, music (band management), set design and now home/interior design (plus other stuff... it's mad?!). So if you want someone to come and restyle your house, who brings ALL of that amazing lived experience with her, book her now!


And we say 'now', because Vicky is BUSY! And in high demand.


Please meet Vicky.




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]]> Vicky is a Greek-Canadian / Vegas / LA / London creative, who's expressed her creativity via writing, music (band management), set design and now home/interior design (plus other stuff... it's mad?!). So if you want someone to come and restyle your house, who brings ALL of that amazing lived experience with her, book her now!


And we say 'now', because Vicky is BUSY! And in high demand.


Please meet Vicky.




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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 2: Nic & Chops: The importance of 'pink skills' in the working world and in managing change]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:50:35 GMT 31:18 661044bbcb989b0017a18847 false https://www.twwork.org 661044bbcb989b0017a18847 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa blah Celebrating brilliant careers full Nicky is a huge champion of people - men and women - but women especially.


Her approach and care towards helping and supporting people, has seen her curate the most varied, but always very people-centric career. To the point that she's now a change specialist and gets sent around (her global media employer) to fix (BIG) problems and instigate (and manage) pretty intense change-programmes.


And she's great at it, which she believes is intrinsically linked to her femininity, and Chops and her discuss this and how her other 'pink skills' (as she calls them) have helped her far more than hinder her.


Welcome to Break Room 2.




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]]> Nicky is a huge champion of people - men and women - but women especially.


Her approach and care towards helping and supporting people, has seen her curate the most varied, but always very people-centric career. To the point that she's now a change specialist and gets sent around (her global media employer) to fix (BIG) problems and instigate (and manage) pretty intense change-programmes.


And she's great at it, which she believes is intrinsically linked to her femininity, and Chops and her discuss this and how her other 'pink skills' (as she calls them) have helped her far more than hinder her.


Welcome to Break Room 2.




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]]> Chat number 37: Ruth: A talented, progressive and constantly evolving commercial Artist Chat number 37: Ruth: A talented, progressive and constantly evolving commercial Artist Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:50:45 GMT 30:06 660831ec0048340017ed64c4 false https://www.twwork.org 660831ec0048340017ed64c4 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-37-ruth-a-talented-progressive-and-constantly-ev Celebrating brilliant careers full 37 Ruth is the kind of person we all want to be friend's with... Yep, she's that mega cool girl that we all girl-crush over and just wanted to be around.


What's more, her artistic career is only just starting... She may have taken the scenic route to get to where she is today (a brief stop-off at Vogue House wasn't too bad, though), but she's very much HERE now. And she's bursting with talent; so much that it probably shouldn't fit inside one person... However, she's not a person, she's a woman ;-)


Where she goes from here is anyone's guess. Cool, right?


Please meet Ruth.




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]]> Ruth is the kind of person we all want to be friend's with... Yep, she's that mega cool girl that we all girl-crush over and just wanted to be around.


What's more, her artistic career is only just starting... She may have taken the scenic route to get to where she is today (a brief stop-off at Vogue House wasn't too bad, though), but she's very much HERE now. And she's bursting with talent; so much that it probably shouldn't fit inside one person... However, she's not a person, she's a woman ;-)


Where she goes from here is anyone's guess. Cool, right?


Please meet Ruth.




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]]> Chat number 36: Chelsey: A VERY proud cleaner and a progressive business owner Chat number 36: Chelsey: A VERY proud cleaner and a progressive business owner Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:50:35 GMT 29:15 65fdd1ebb5218f001717bb1a false https://www.twwork.org 65fdd1ebb5218f001717bb1a 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-36-chelsea-meet-chelsea-a-very-proud-cleaner-and Celebrating brilliant careers full 36 Podding a cleaner (a good one), was on our list from day one with TWW, because it's a profession, which Chelsey herself says, often gets a bad rep. And yet, as we all know, good cleaners are like gold-dust; the results of which we all hold dear and value incredibly highly?!


What's more, (good) cleaners across the UK are in fact earning a lot more money than many other (what would be perceived as) 'higher-profile' professions. It's crazy!


Cleaning is a profession as old as time - and (wo)man - and it's something lots more of us should be keen to do, and proud to do... Just like Chelsey is.


Please meet Chelsey.




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]]> Podding a cleaner (a good one), was on our list from day one with TWW, because it's a profession, which Chelsey herself says, often gets a bad rep. And yet, as we all know, good cleaners are like gold-dust; the results of which we all hold dear and value incredibly highly?!


What's more, (good) cleaners across the UK are in fact earning a lot more money than many other (what would be perceived as) 'higher-profile' professions. It's crazy!


Cleaning is a profession as old as time - and (wo)man - and it's something lots more of us should be keen to do, and proud to do... Just like Chelsey is.


Please meet Chelsey.




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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 35: Chops: TWW's founder and a keen advocate for women in work]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:50:27 GMT 1:05:19 65f61993da45820016b15545 false https://www.twwork.org 65f61993da45820016b15545 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-35-video-1-chops-podcast-35-video-1-chops-twws-f Celebrating brilliant careers full 35 It's time to take things to the next level on This Woman's Work; which means making some videos... Which means asking women to be brave enough to not only tell their story, but to be filmed while they do... Which means having a film to show them as a test case (so they can see it and be reassured)... Which means getting someone to be filmed 'talking' in a first, test-case video.


... Which means TWW's founder, Chops, stepping up.. Although if you're listening to this on a podcast platform, and not watching it on YouTube, the fact that it's also a video, will be utterly irrelevant.


Chops has tried to be as honest as she can in this chat, within reason and with respect of people close to her; but even so, this is her truth. It's the truth of how she has been fundamentally shaped in her 46 years on this earth. It's the truth of the journey she's been on, which has ultimately brought her to where she is today... Here with you on This Woman's Work.





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]]> It's time to take things to the next level on This Woman's Work; which means making some videos... Which means asking women to be brave enough to not only tell their story, but to be filmed while they do... Which means having a film to show them as a test case (so they can see it and be reassured)... Which means getting someone to be filmed 'talking' in a first, test-case video.


... Which means TWW's founder, Chops, stepping up.. Although if you're listening to this on a podcast platform, and not watching it on YouTube, the fact that it's also a video, will be utterly irrelevant.


Chops has tried to be as honest as she can in this chat, within reason and with respect of people close to her; but even so, this is her truth. It's the truth of how she has been fundamentally shaped in her 46 years on this earth. It's the truth of the journey she's been on, which has ultimately brought her to where she is today... Here with you on This Woman's Work.





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]]> Chat number 34: Annie: A powerhouse social media exec and a bad-ass Mumma Chat number 34: Annie: A powerhouse social media exec and a bad-ass Mumma Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:50:43 GMT 51:02 65eb37f5128cfd00171328df false https://www.twwork.org 65eb37f5128cfd00171328df 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-34-annie-a-powerhouse-social-media-exec-and-a-ba Celebrating brilliant careers full 34 Imagine landing your dream job - a role that's a big step up, with a lot of responsibility, but also with heaps of possibility for your future - only for 3-weeks later, your ex-partner and the co-parenting father of your young child, to tragically die suddenly; leaving you to forevermore play sole mum and dad, whilst simultaneously managing your son's grief, your grief, and whilst trying to hold down your new 'dream' job, along with all of it's expectations.


That is what Annie had to contend with a few years back, and what she has not only survived through, but has THRIVED through; which makes her podcast EXACTLY the right chat to put out on International Women's Day weekend.


Please meet Annie.





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]]> Imagine landing your dream job - a role that's a big step up, with a lot of responsibility, but also with heaps of possibility for your future - only for 3-weeks later, your ex-partner and the co-parenting father of your young child, to tragically die suddenly; leaving you to forevermore play sole mum and dad, whilst simultaneously managing your son's grief, your grief, and whilst trying to hold down your new 'dream' job, along with all of it's expectations.


That is what Annie had to contend with a few years back, and what she has not only survived through, but has THRIVED through; which makes her podcast EXACTLY the right chat to put out on International Women's Day weekend.


Please meet Annie.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 33: Emily: A multi-faceted 'Norland Nanny' on a mission to help working mums]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:50:45 GMT 37:39 65e34604d3026b0017b78931 false https://www.twwork.org 65e34604d3026b0017b78931 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-33-emily-a-multi-faceted-norland-nanny-on-a-miss Celebrating brilliant careers full 33 Emily has been on quite a journey, and not necessarily a straightforward one. However, it has brought her to where she is today, and it has set her on this latest career path - this mission - to help as many mums and dads as she can.


Emily's passion and dedication to the job/role, and the topic in general, goes above and beyond nannying. She desperately wants to help fill the gap - a MAHOOSIVE WHOPPING gap - for the right amount of fair/decent care and support available for new mums and indeed working mums, or indeed working dads.


Please meet Emily.





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]]> Emily has been on quite a journey, and not necessarily a straightforward one. However, it has brought her to where she is today, and it has set her on this latest career path - this mission - to help as many mums and dads as she can.


Emily's passion and dedication to the job/role, and the topic in general, goes above and beyond nannying. She desperately wants to help fill the gap - a MAHOOSIVE WHOPPING gap - for the right amount of fair/decent care and support available for new mums and indeed working mums, or indeed working dads.


Please meet Emily.





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]]> Chat number 32: Helen: A kick-ass Architect with a (big) penchant for sustainability Chat number 32: Helen: A kick-ass Architect with a (big) penchant for sustainability Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:50:13 GMT 35:23 65da24d4905e3700168ff69b false https://www.twwork.org 65da24d4905e3700168ff69b 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-32-helen-a-kick-ass-architect-with-a-penchant-fo Celebrating brilliant careers full 32 Helen has worked for some amazing (London and Midlands) architect firms and managed some amazing projects - both commercial and residential. She even went on to become a specialist in sustainability... sorry a 'Head of Sustainability' for a large corporate. All whilst being a mum of 2 and managing her own house-build project.


Yep, Helen's bossed it!


Helen's own house build was full eco/sustainability features, as would (always) be the case, and it looked mad and cool as hell (as would also be the case).


Please meet Helen.





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]]> Helen has worked for some amazing (London and Midlands) architect firms and managed some amazing projects - both commercial and residential. She even went on to become a specialist in sustainability... sorry a 'Head of Sustainability' for a large corporate. All whilst being a mum of 2 and managing her own house-build project.


Yep, Helen's bossed it!


Helen's own house build was full eco/sustainability features, as would (always) be the case, and it looked mad and cool as hell (as would also be the case).


Please meet Helen.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 31: Lisa: A globe-trotting 'executive chef' to the stars]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:50:26 GMT 43:47 65d51ccc947e9700163f643b false https://www.twwork.org 65d51ccc947e9700163f643b 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-31-lisa-a-globe-trotting-executive-chef-to-the-s Celebrating brilliant careers full 31 Given Lisa's decision to become a chef was pretty last minute at the young age of 16, shocking her family considerably (she was going to be an architect before this!); she has still gone on to manage and curate her career brilliantly.


Clearly very talented in the culinary arts, combined with an amazing work ethic, positive approach to working (and the ability to stand A LOT of misogyny from bosses and colleagues); Lisa has traveled the world with her job, cooking for celebrities and royalty, and working in the most exotic of locations... And always one phone call at a time.


Please meet Lisa.





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]]> Given Lisa's decision to become a chef was pretty last minute at the young age of 16, shocking her family considerably (she was going to be an architect before this!); she has still gone on to manage and curate her career brilliantly.


Clearly very talented in the culinary arts, combined with an amazing work ethic, positive approach to working (and the ability to stand A LOT of misogyny from bosses and colleagues); Lisa has traveled the world with her job, cooking for celebrities and royalty, and working in the most exotic of locations... And always one phone call at a time.


Please meet Lisa.





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]]> <![CDATA[Break Room 1: Jo & Chops: Where does a 40+ woman fit in the working world today?]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:50:18 GMT 36:18 65d0e7c903f13900164a3951 false https://www.twwork.org 65d0e7c903f13900164a3951 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa break-room-1-jo-chops-where-does-a-40-woman-fit-in-the-worki Celebrating brilliant careers full In this first ever Break Room chat, Jo and Chops talk about feeling unsure about the role they now play in the working world - and indeed the corporate working world - given their age and the choice they made to take career breaks to 'support the family' and support their spouses careers.


Where does their experience now fit, in comparison to others that haven't taken breaks; or others that are younger (and potentially yet to take career breaks)?


And how do they get employers to notice them more and see the value they can still bring to the workplace?


Welcome to Break Room 1.





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]]> In this first ever Break Room chat, Jo and Chops talk about feeling unsure about the role they now play in the working world - and indeed the corporate working world - given their age and the choice they made to take career breaks to 'support the family' and support their spouses careers.


Where does their experience now fit, in comparison to others that haven't taken breaks; or others that are younger (and potentially yet to take career breaks)?


And how do they get employers to notice them more and see the value they can still bring to the workplace?


Welcome to Break Room 1.





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]]> Chat number 30: Anna: A big-hearted, specialist fitness instructor, and recovery queen Chat number 30: Anna: A big-hearted, specialist fitness instructor, and recovery queen Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:50:32 GMT 34:50 65c7b61594623a0016f35775 false https://www.twwork.org 65c7b61594623a0016f35775 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-30-anna-a-big-hearted-specialist-fitness-instruc Celebrating brilliant careers full 30 Anna's story spans corporate life, various entrepreneurial roles, motherhood, and culminates in today, where she is a fitness instructor and studio owner, specialising in PowerPlate technology, in order to maximise output and maximise post-workout recovery.


Anna is full of amazing advice regarding fitness, recovery and nutrition and she shares it willingly, because she just wants to help people in any way she can.


Please meet the lovely Anna.





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]]> Anna's story spans corporate life, various entrepreneurial roles, motherhood, and culminates in today, where she is a fitness instructor and studio owner, specialising in PowerPlate technology, in order to maximise output and maximise post-workout recovery.


Anna is full of amazing advice regarding fitness, recovery and nutrition and she shares it willingly, because she just wants to help people in any way she can.


Please meet the lovely Anna.





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]]> Chat number 29: Natasha: A self-love, self-acceptance and female sexual health therapist Chat number 29: Natasha: A self-love, self-acceptance and female sexual health therapist Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:50:50 GMT 40:30 65be538f9c78370017efbdaf true https://www.twwork.org 65be538f9c78370017efbdaf 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-29-natasha-a-self-love-self-acceptance-and-femal Celebrating brilliant careers full 29 Natasha's career has been a constantly evolving journey, as she has fought back (again and again) against a pretty tough run of it.


But rather than back-down or give-up, Natasha has turned everything she has been through and everything she has learned into something positive and unique - for herself and for others - and she's far from finished.


Interesting times are ahead for this bad-ass healer.


Please meet Natasha.





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]]> Natasha's career has been a constantly evolving journey, as she has fought back (again and again) against a pretty tough run of it.


But rather than back-down or give-up, Natasha has turned everything she has been through and everything she has learned into something positive and unique - for herself and for others - and she's far from finished.


Interesting times are ahead for this bad-ass healer.


Please meet Natasha.





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]]> Chat number 28: Dr Fozia: A bad-ass Pharmacologist and CEO of a Bioscience Start-up Chat number 28: Dr Fozia: A bad-ass Pharmacologist and CEO of a Bioscience Start-up Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:50:48 GMT 47:13 65b51713d6f4640017e39b1a false https://www.twwork.org 65b51713d6f4640017e39b1a 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-28-dr-fozia-a-bad-ass-pharmacologist-and-ceo-of- Celebrating brilliant careers full 28 Dr Fozia's story is packed full of important dialogue about gender, race and the challenges of corporate career'ing vs motherhood.


She sees it as her personal duty to not only give women a stronger voice in the 'science' industry, but most importantly, 'brown' women, a louder voice; because as she says brilliantly 'You can be what you can't see'. And she'll do it, because she's utterly brilliant.


Please meet Fozia.


PS. Apologies for the (quite repetitive) banging... The meeting room we were in was right next to a busy corridor. It's a busy lab and they weren't about to stop for us.





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]]> Dr Fozia's story is packed full of important dialogue about gender, race and the challenges of corporate career'ing vs motherhood.


She sees it as her personal duty to not only give women a stronger voice in the 'science' industry, but most importantly, 'brown' women, a louder voice; because as she says brilliantly 'You can be what you can't see'. And she'll do it, because she's utterly brilliant.


Please meet Fozia.


PS. Apologies for the (quite repetitive) banging... The meeting room we were in was right next to a busy corridor. It's a busy lab and they weren't about to stop for us.





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]]> Chat number 27: Alessia: A Domestic Abuse Survivor and Support Worker Chat number 27: Alessia: A Domestic Abuse Survivor and Support Worker Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:50:59 GMT 45:19 65ac37b11c04db00173c912e false https://www.twwork.org 65ac37b11c04db00173c912e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-27-alessia-a-domestic-abuse-survivor-and-support Celebrating brilliant careers full 27 Alessia’s story is not an easy listen, but it’s an important one. In the chat she talks candidly about being groomed at 16 and then going into two very abusive relationships. However, she now runs her own business helping, supporting and promoting a strong dialogue for female survivors of mental, physical and sexual abuse.


The fact that Alessia is now doing what she can to turn her journey into a positive, not just for herself, but other women, is remarkable; because as she says in the chat, no matter what age or what circumstance, you can always create a new chapter for yourself; you can always start anew.


Please meet Alessia.





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]]> Alessia’s story is not an easy listen, but it’s an important one. In the chat she talks candidly about being groomed at 16 and then going into two very abusive relationships. However, she now runs her own business helping, supporting and promoting a strong dialogue for female survivors of mental, physical and sexual abuse.


The fact that Alessia is now doing what she can to turn her journey into a positive, not just for herself, but other women, is remarkable; because as she says in the chat, no matter what age or what circumstance, you can always create a new chapter for yourself; you can always start anew.


Please meet Alessia.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 26: Steph: An 'omnicompetent' Vet, specialising in Equine, PLUS a uni course lecturer]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:50:23 GMT 32:50 65a6a5e79d76460016cc3dbb false https://www.twwork.org 65a6a5e79d76460016cc3dbb 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-26-steph-an-omnicompetent-vet-specialising-in-eq Celebrating brilliant careers full 26 Steph is an omnicompetent (great word) Vet, which means she can treat all animals. However, she's an equine (horse) specialist.


She also teaches the Veterinary course she took at Nottingham Uni. So she's pretty busy! Either way, Steph really LOVES her job - her vocation - which is why she is so immersed in it, and it's a privilege to hear her talk about it. Truly passionate women are remarkable and absolutely unstoppable!


Please meet Steph.


PS. Apologies for the wining, growling and slobbery background noises you'll no doubt hear; Steph's two Staffy dogs joined us and when they weren't fighting over the same toy, drinking loudly from their bowls or demanding attention, they were obsessively (and I mean obsessively) licking Chops' hand next to the mic (it was that or her face).





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]]> Steph is an omnicompetent (great word) Vet, which means she can treat all animals. However, she's an equine (horse) specialist.


She also teaches the Veterinary course she took at Nottingham Uni. So she's pretty busy! Either way, Steph really LOVES her job - her vocation - which is why she is so immersed in it, and it's a privilege to hear her talk about it. Truly passionate women are remarkable and absolutely unstoppable!


Please meet Steph.


PS. Apologies for the wining, growling and slobbery background noises you'll no doubt hear; Steph's two Staffy dogs joined us and when they weren't fighting over the same toy, drinking loudly from their bowls or demanding attention, they were obsessively (and I mean obsessively) licking Chops' hand next to the mic (it was that or her face).





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]]> Chat number 25: The Genever Sisters: Three super-smart, talented and driven farming daughters on a mission Chat number 25: The Genever Sisters: Three super-smart, talented and driven farming daughters on a mission Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:50:03 GMT 44:31 65a2915ed1e3cf0016176d9c false https://www.twwork.org 65a2915ed1e3cf0016176d9c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-25-the-genever-sisters-three-super-smart-talente Celebrating brilliant careers full 25 Not only have the Genever sisters all done amazing 'solo' things and had/have amazing solo careers, but they're on a mission to make their farm - Croft Farm - a beacon/a case study for how farming can work in the decades to come. Decades that will be without Government subsidies for financial propping.


In the chat we talk about all things farming; from more traditional farming to more eco 'regen' farming. Plus the changes that are coming in 2027, and with that a real mental health issue that probably like most of you, I was completely unaware of. We also talk quite a bit about the role of women in farming and how necessary it is for women to be a greater part of the conversation - ALL conversations - going forward.


Please meet Kate, Susan and Liz.


PS. Apologies the sound quality isn't the best for this one, our 2 starter mics did the best they could with a conversation between 4?!





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]]> Not only have the Genever sisters all done amazing 'solo' things and had/have amazing solo careers, but they're on a mission to make their farm - Croft Farm - a beacon/a case study for how farming can work in the decades to come. Decades that will be without Government subsidies for financial propping.


In the chat we talk about all things farming; from more traditional farming to more eco 'regen' farming. Plus the changes that are coming in 2027, and with that a real mental health issue that probably like most of you, I was completely unaware of. We also talk quite a bit about the role of women in farming and how necessary it is for women to be a greater part of the conversation - ALL conversations - going forward.


Please meet Kate, Susan and Liz.


PS. Apologies the sound quality isn't the best for this one, our 2 starter mics did the best they could with a conversation between 4?!





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]]> Chat number 24: Katy: A (Self-proclaimed Opportunistic) Sustainability Senior Civil Servant Chat number 24: Katy: A (Self-proclaimed Opportunistic) Sustainability Senior Civil Servant Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:50:04 GMT 39:31 6596f171bfab9b0016e6725e false https://www.twwork.org 6596f171bfab9b0016e6725e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-24-katy-a-sustainability-civil-servant Celebrating brilliant careers full 24 Katy is an energetic, driven, passionate woman. Whether she's designing new custom jewellery (which although completely relevant to her degree bears no link to her career since), travelling to interesting places or cold-water swimming in the UK in winter, there's generally always something interesting happening for and around her.


Because she makes stuff happen.


Katy (humbly) describes her career as opportunistic, and yes, there's an element of truth to that; however, as our favourite saying on TWW goes: Destiny favours the brave, luck the prepared'. Katy has categorically made sure she's been in the right places, at the right time for luck - and opportunity - to find her.


Please meet Katy.





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]]> Katy is an energetic, driven, passionate woman. Whether she's designing new custom jewellery (which although completely relevant to her degree bears no link to her career since), travelling to interesting places or cold-water swimming in the UK in winter, there's generally always something interesting happening for and around her.


Because she makes stuff happen.


Katy (humbly) describes her career as opportunistic, and yes, there's an element of truth to that; however, as our favourite saying on TWW goes: Destiny favours the brave, luck the prepared'. Katy has categorically made sure she's been in the right places, at the right time for luck - and opportunity - to find her.


Please meet Katy.





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]]> TWWork Special 2: Mash-up of the (first batch of) Powerful Bits. TWWork Special 2: Mash-up of the (first batch of) Powerful Bits. Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:55:00 GMT 16:06 658f037c293c070016816dcb false https://www.twwork.org 658f037c293c070016816dcb 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa tww-special-2-best-of-the-first-powerful-bits Celebrating brilliant careers full Welcome to our first 'powerful bits' special. A 15min (ish) burst of poignant snippets and great bits of advice from our amazing female guests so far.


In order of appearance (and so you can go and listen to the full pods, if you haven't already):


  1. Sophie (Podcast 1)
  2. Sophie (Podcast 1)
  3. Caroline (Podcast 2)
  4. Molly (Podcast 4)
  5. Emma L (Podcast 5)
  6. Tash (Podcast 3)
  7. Tash (Podcast 3)
  8. Emma N (Podcast 7)
  9. Mary-Clare (Podcast 8)
  10. Mary-Clare (Podcast 8)
  11. Jess (Podcast 9)
  12. Jess (Podcast 9)
  13. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  14. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  15. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  16. Frances (Podcast 12)
  17. Annabelle (Podcast 14)
  18. Annabelle (Podcast 14)





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]]> Welcome to our first 'powerful bits' special. A 15min (ish) burst of poignant snippets and great bits of advice from our amazing female guests so far.


In order of appearance (and so you can go and listen to the full pods, if you haven't already):


  1. Sophie (Podcast 1)
  2. Sophie (Podcast 1)
  3. Caroline (Podcast 2)
  4. Molly (Podcast 4)
  5. Emma L (Podcast 5)
  6. Tash (Podcast 3)
  7. Tash (Podcast 3)
  8. Emma N (Podcast 7)
  9. Mary-Clare (Podcast 8)
  10. Mary-Clare (Podcast 8)
  11. Jess (Podcast 9)
  12. Jess (Podcast 9)
  13. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  14. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  15. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  16. Frances (Podcast 12)
  17. Annabelle (Podcast 14)
  18. Annabelle (Podcast 14)





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]]> TWWork Special 1: Mash-up of the (first batch of) Funny Bits. TWWork Special 1: Mash-up of the (first batch of) Funny Bits. Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:50:13 GMT 11:21 658f01649f1412001643324c false https://www.twwork.org 658f01649f1412001643324c 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa tww-special-1-best-of-the-early-funny-bits Celebrating brilliant careers full Welcome to our first 'funny bits' special. A 10min (ish) burst of giggly snippets from our first batch of amazing female guests.


In order of appearance (and so you can go and listen to the full pods, if you haven't already):


  1. Sally-Anne (Podcast 6)
  2. Maria (Podcast 10)
  3. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  4. Frances (Podcast 12)
  5. Gen (Podcast 13)
  6. Caroline (Podcast 2)
  7. Annabelle (Podcast 14)
  8. Lyndsay (Podcast 16)
  9. Katie (Podcast 17)
  10. Clare (Podcast 18)
  11. Laura (Podcast 19)
  12. Sally (Podcast 20)
  13. Sally (Podcast 20)



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]]> Welcome to our first 'funny bits' special. A 10min (ish) burst of giggly snippets from our first batch of amazing female guests.


In order of appearance (and so you can go and listen to the full pods, if you haven't already):


  1. Sally-Anne (Podcast 6)
  2. Maria (Podcast 10)
  3. Vicki (Podcast 11)
  4. Frances (Podcast 12)
  5. Gen (Podcast 13)
  6. Caroline (Podcast 2)
  7. Annabelle (Podcast 14)
  8. Lyndsay (Podcast 16)
  9. Katie (Podcast 17)
  10. Clare (Podcast 18)
  11. Laura (Podcast 19)
  12. Sally (Podcast 20)
  13. Sally (Podcast 20)



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]]> Chat number 23: Jen: A clinical psychotherapist and course lecturer Chat number 23: Jen: A clinical psychotherapist and course lecturer Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:50:30 GMT 34:04 658732466fa763001678efd7 false https://www.twwork.org 658732466fa763001678efd7 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-23-jen-a-clinical-psychotherapist-and-course-lec Celebrating brilliant careers full 23 Jen looked to everyone around her as a successful, happy, local business woman, wife and mother; but the truth was really quite different.


Which meant in her late 30s she did a full career u-turn and embarked down the unusual path of psychotherapy. In doing so, Jen has changed EVERYTHING for herself. Not only is she now happy - genuinely happy - but she is absolutely thriving in life.


Please meet Jen.





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]]> Jen looked to everyone around her as a successful, happy, local business woman, wife and mother; but the truth was really quite different.


Which meant in her late 30s she did a full career u-turn and embarked down the unusual path of psychotherapy. In doing so, Jen has changed EVERYTHING for herself. Not only is she now happy - genuinely happy - but she is absolutely thriving in life.


Please meet Jen.





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]]> Chat number 22: Jo: A sustainability champion and plant-based cafe owner Chat number 22: Jo: A sustainability champion and plant-based cafe owner Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:50:48 GMT 30:29 65820fc83f03c00017dab284 false https://www.twwork.org 65820fc83f03c00017dab284 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-22-jo-a-sustainability-champion-and-plant-based- Celebrating brilliant careers full 22 Jo is bursting with positivity, drive and a passion for progressive sustainability; and through this she already has quite a 'following' .


Brought up by loving, progressive parents, Jo hasn't put any of that nurturing to waste and she's spent her education and her adult life focusing on planet earth and working in ecological and charitable roles that will help to sustain it. And given she's soon to be a parent herself, it will be interesting to see how that translates into her own future generation(s) approach to the same.


Please meet Jo.





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]]> Jo is bursting with positivity, drive and a passion for progressive sustainability; and through this she already has quite a 'following' .


Brought up by loving, progressive parents, Jo hasn't put any of that nurturing to waste and she's spent her education and her adult life focusing on planet earth and working in ecological and charitable roles that will help to sustain it. And given she's soon to be a parent herself, it will be interesting to see how that translates into her own future generation(s) approach to the same.


Please meet Jo.





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]]> Chat number 21: Natasha: A drama-schooled MD Boss of a Building and Construction Business Chat number 21: Natasha: A drama-schooled MD Boss of a Building and Construction Business Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:50:21 GMT 40:45 657dcc190a2f60001669a876 false https://www.twwork.org 657dcc190a2f60001669a876 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-21-natasha-a-drama-schooled-md-of-a-building-and Celebrating brilliant careers full 21 It is Natasha's tenacity, bravery, and her innate drive to succeed that has got her to where she is.


She put the hours in (to an industry she originally had no intention of being a part of), made sure that she fully understood how the business and industry worked, bottom to top; made sure that she had great relationships throughout the business, before in effect, staging a leadership take-over.


She's the MD because she wanted to be the MD; she believed she could do it, and was brave enough to almost demand it.


Please meet Natasha.





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]]> It is Natasha's tenacity, bravery, and her innate drive to succeed that has got her to where she is.


She put the hours in (to an industry she originally had no intention of being a part of), made sure that she fully understood how the business and industry worked, bottom to top; made sure that she had great relationships throughout the business, before in effect, staging a leadership take-over.


She's the MD because she wanted to be the MD; she believed she could do it, and was brave enough to almost demand it.


Please meet Natasha.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 20: Sally: A wonderful 20+ year A&E and Paediatric Nurse]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:50:37 GMT 41:40 6578aa2038c184001687d2ed false https://www.twwork.org 6578aa2038c184001687d2ed 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-20-sally-a-wonderful-20-year-ae-and-paediatric-n Celebrating brilliant careers full 20 Sally has channeled all of her innate passion and drive into something utterly positive and utterly remarkable... Nursing.


She saves people's lives (and/or at the very least, makes them feel a hell of a lot better), every single day. Every single shift. And not just people, kids. She saves kids.


Sally has allowed herself to see horrors that would make the rest of us cry in a corner, in order to be able to heal.


She's remarkable. Just like her amazing nursing colleagues.


Please meet Sally.





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]]> Sally has channeled all of her innate passion and drive into something utterly positive and utterly remarkable... Nursing.


She saves people's lives (and/or at the very least, makes them feel a hell of a lot better), every single day. Every single shift. And not just people, kids. She saves kids.


Sally has allowed herself to see horrors that would make the rest of us cry in a corner, in order to be able to heal.


She's remarkable. Just like her amazing nursing colleagues.


Please meet Sally.





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]]> Chat number 19: Laura: A very dedicated, diligent and highly experienced driving instructor Chat number 19: Laura: A very dedicated, diligent and highly experienced driving instructor Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:50:06 GMT 38:44 65738ab02442fa0012cbb539 false https://www.twwork.org 65738ab02442fa0012cbb539 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-19-laura-a-very-dedicated-and-diligent-driving-i Celebrating brilliant careers full 19 Laura's approach and her diligence is absolutely 100% aligned with the TWW values of hard work, commitment to cause, and strong morals.


Because Laura could do her job with a lot less effort; thousands of instructors surely do. But she doesn't. She keeps meticulous notes to make sure every lesson is as effective as it can be, and she tailors every lesson plan to the student's unique learning needs. Which is pretty amazing, right? Particularly when you consider she's been doing this for over 17-years!


Please meet Laura.





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]]> Laura's approach and her diligence is absolutely 100% aligned with the TWW values of hard work, commitment to cause, and strong morals.


Because Laura could do her job with a lot less effort; thousands of instructors surely do. But she doesn't. She keeps meticulous notes to make sure every lesson is as effective as it can be, and she tailors every lesson plan to the student's unique learning needs. Which is pretty amazing, right? Particularly when you consider she's been doing this for over 17-years!


Please meet Laura.





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]]> Chat number 18: Clare: A brilliantly big-hearted NHS Physiotherapist Chat number 18: Clare: A brilliantly big-hearted NHS Physiotherapist Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:50:28 GMT 36:21 656f1beb1ce7dc001260480e false https://www.twwork.org 656f1beb1ce7dc001260480e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-18-clare-a-brilliantly-big-hearted-nhs-physiothe Celebrating brilliant careers full 18 Clare's story is lovely, because she's lovely. As an NHS Physio (and let's be honest about it), she's sacrificing her own wealth and income to work there as opposed to moving to the private sector, like lots of other physios do. Sincerely no judgement on those that do, but Clare is staying in the NHS because she cares - really cares - about people, and wants to help them to feel better. And because she wants to part of something more important than her own career.


Please meet Clare.





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]]> Clare's story is lovely, because she's lovely. As an NHS Physio (and let's be honest about it), she's sacrificing her own wealth and income to work there as opposed to moving to the private sector, like lots of other physios do. Sincerely no judgement on those that do, but Clare is staying in the NHS because she cares - really cares - about people, and wants to help them to feel better. And because she wants to part of something more important than her own career.


Please meet Clare.





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]]> Chat number 17: Katie: A brave, talented Pub Landlady and community champion Chat number 17: Katie: A brave, talented Pub Landlady and community champion Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:50:37 GMT 34:21 656b9a5fb1d8b200129605bf false https://www.twwork.org 656b9a5fb1d8b200129605bf 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-17-katie-a-talented-pub-landlady-who-nurses-on-t Celebrating brilliant careers full 17 Fun is 100% at the heart/core of the 'Genever' brand; be that as farmers, or in Katie's case, as a fabulous Pub Landlady.


Also at their core is hard work, community and quite simply, care. Care for others, care the for the village, the land, the community. Katie and her family are people that really care beyond themselves and as such they're a huge inspiration to me, and to many others.


Please meet Katie.


PS. The background noise you can hear is the pub on a weekday lunch shift. Which we happen to love and think is perfectly fitting for the chat. However, if it annoys you, apologies, but please don't give up on it; Katie has a great story to tell, so bear with it.





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]]> Fun is 100% at the heart/core of the 'Genever' brand; be that as farmers, or in Katie's case, as a fabulous Pub Landlady.


Also at their core is hard work, community and quite simply, care. Care for others, care the for the village, the land, the community. Katie and her family are people that really care beyond themselves and as such they're a huge inspiration to me, and to many others.


Please meet Katie.


PS. The background noise you can hear is the pub on a weekday lunch shift. Which we happen to love and think is perfectly fitting for the chat. However, if it annoys you, apologies, but please don't give up on it; Katie has a great story to tell, so bear with it.





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]]> Chat number 16: Lyndsay: A fab human and a hugely talented photographer Chat number 16: Lyndsay: A fab human and a hugely talented photographer Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:50:00 GMT 32:51 65664c31f7e6aa0012862590 false https://www.twwork.org 65664c31f7e6aa0012862590 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-16-lyndsay-fab-human-and-a-hugely-talented-photo Celebrating brilliant careers full 16

Lyndsay is incredibly hard working; anyone that's worked with her knows this. But what we didn't realise (until our chat) is the full extent of that work ethic, and certainly not that it started from such a young age.


She is a photographer born and bred; it's all she's ever done and all she knows, and that shows in her work. Her creative eye and her attention to detail are second to none and when it came to having her own ugly mug shot, there wasn't anyone else Chops trusted to do it.


Please meet Lyndsay.





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Lyndsay is incredibly hard working; anyone that's worked with her knows this. But what we didn't realise (until our chat) is the full extent of that work ethic, and certainly not that it started from such a young age.


She is a photographer born and bred; it's all she's ever done and all she knows, and that shows in her work. Her creative eye and her attention to detail are second to none and when it came to having her own ugly mug shot, there wasn't anyone else Chops trusted to do it.


Please meet Lyndsay.





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]]> Chat number 15: TJ: A highly experienced horticulturist and natural earth advocate Chat number 15: TJ: A highly experienced horticulturist and natural earth advocate Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:50:08 GMT 42:47 6562735e3902ec0012e5207f false https://www.twwork.org 6562735e3902ec0012e5207f 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-15-tj-a-highly-experienced-horticulturist-and-na Celebrating brilliant careers full 15 TJ is utterly self-made. In the sense that she has carved out 3 hugely successful horticultural careers from scratch, culminating in her now being an award winning garden designer. Chelsea RHS here we come!


She's worked DAMN hard and put 100% of herself into every garden she's ever worked on.


Please meet TJ.


PS. The audio on this isn't the best, so apologies. Mic issues prevailed (mine not quite working properly), plus some other bits, however, we are where we are and we keep moving forward. Thanks for bearing with x





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]]> TJ is utterly self-made. In the sense that she has carved out 3 hugely successful horticultural careers from scratch, culminating in her now being an award winning garden designer. Chelsea RHS here we come!


She's worked DAMN hard and put 100% of herself into every garden she's ever worked on.


Please meet TJ.


PS. The audio on this isn't the best, so apologies. Mic issues prevailed (mine not quite working properly), plus some other bits, however, we are where we are and we keep moving forward. Thanks for bearing with x





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]]> Chat number 14: Part 3: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Chat number 14: Part 3: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:50:26 GMT 22:48 6558c73d0418cd001285d224 false https://www.twwork.org 6558c73d0418cd001285d224 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-14-part-3-annabelle-a-talented-beauty-therapist- Celebrating brilliant careers full 14.3 Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part three.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part three.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Chat number 14: Part 2: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Chat number 14: Part 2: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:50:36 GMT 25:40 6558bad7c8ed510013659773 false https://www.twwork.org 6558bad7c8ed510013659773 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-14-part-2-annabelle-a-talented-beauty-therapist- Celebrating brilliant careers full 14.2 Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part two.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part two.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Chat number 14: Part 1: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Chat number 14: Part 1: Annabelle: A talented beauty therapist and mental health survivor Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:50:46 GMT 28:54 6558c33a5c5f690012f256a8 false https://www.twwork.org 6558c33a5c5f690012f256a8 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-14-part-1-annabelle-a-talented-beauty-therapist- Celebrating brilliant careers full 14.1 Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part one.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Aside of the fact that Annabelle is an AMAZING beauty therapist and has had a very successful 20+ year career as one, in this three-part chat she also opens up, with immense grace and hilarious humour, about her devastating mental health battles. After experiencing (and being medicated for) life-long depression, in her early-to-mid thirties, Annabelle went on to have a nervous breakdown and was eventually diagnosed with anorexia and autism. Annabelle's is not a story for the faint-hearted, but it is a very important one.


Please meet Annabelle, part one.


PS. As with Gen's pod, this pod was recorded with one mic (after my mic lead issue), so apologies if I sound a bit distant. Likewise, there is some background noice coming from the rest of the salon, so again, apologies.





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]]> Chat number 13: Gen: A work-hard, play hard Communications Consultant Chat number 13: Gen: A work-hard, play hard Communications Consultant Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:50:21 GMT 35:52 6553d8fd9fd62a001298baa1 false https://www.twwork.org 6553d8fd9fd62a001298baa1 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-13-gen-a-work-hard-play-hard-communications-cons Celebrating brilliant careers full 13 Gen has had an amazing 25+ year PR career jet-setting around the world for famous fashion brands, and in that time, and while amassing an amazing reputation, she has also managed to have 3 kids and fully relocate twice (once to Lisbon!).


Impressive on it's own, but perhaps more prevalent to her story, is her tenacity, commitment to hard work and her unshakable self-belief.


Please meet Gen.


PS. You may well hear, occasionally, a strange whistling and squeaky trumping sound... It's the wind. The actual, literal wind. Outside my hotel room a pretty bad storm was raging and my windows were getting a bit of battering. Fun, fun.





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]]> Gen has had an amazing 25+ year PR career jet-setting around the world for famous fashion brands, and in that time, and while amassing an amazing reputation, she has also managed to have 3 kids and fully relocate twice (once to Lisbon!).


Impressive on it's own, but perhaps more prevalent to her story, is her tenacity, commitment to hard work and her unshakable self-belief.


Please meet Gen.


PS. You may well hear, occasionally, a strange whistling and squeaky trumping sound... It's the wind. The actual, literal wind. Outside my hotel room a pretty bad storm was raging and my windows were getting a bit of battering. Fun, fun.





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]]> Chat number 12: Frances: A CDT school teacher, A-list wedding videographer and shop owner Chat number 12: Frances: A CDT school teacher, A-list wedding videographer and shop owner Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:50:16 GMT 39:56 654f737bf836ef0011d625da false https://www.twwork.org 654f737bf836ef0011d625da 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-12-frances-a-cdt-school-teacher-high-end-wedding Celebrating brilliant careers full 12 Frances has an idea, she researches it extensively and then she executes it to the very best of her ability (and her abilities are vast and totally bad-ass); and in this chat she graciously talks us through her thought process for each career she's 'bossed'. The key take-outs?


You've got to be brave.

You've got to believe in yourself.

You've got to do your homework.

You've got to be prepared to graft.


Please meet Frances.





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]]> Frances has an idea, she researches it extensively and then she executes it to the very best of her ability (and her abilities are vast and totally bad-ass); and in this chat she graciously talks us through her thought process for each career she's 'bossed'. The key take-outs?


You've got to be brave.

You've got to believe in yourself.

You've got to do your homework.

You've got to be prepared to graft.


Please meet Frances.





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]]> <![CDATA[Chat number 11: Vicki: a TOTALLY DEVINE female bossing it in a man's world]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:50:51 GMT 45:40 654681076905da00126d8276 true https://www.twwork.org 654681076905da00126d8276 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-11-vicki-a-toally-devine-female-bossing-it-in-a- Celebrating brilliant careers full 11 For a woman to achieve what Vicki has achieved (and for her to have done it so unapologetically/naturally and whilst always being a huge champion of women) is remarkable.


Vicki is remarkable. It's the only word we can think of to describe her. She radiates positivity, drive and passion - for life in general - but also for her career, and her story simply had to be told on TWW.


Please meet Vicki.





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]]> For a woman to achieve what Vicki has achieved (and for her to have done it so unapologetically/naturally and whilst always being a huge champion of women) is remarkable.


Vicki is remarkable. It's the only word we can think of to describe her. She radiates positivity, drive and passion - for life in general - but also for her career, and her story simply had to be told on TWW.


Please meet Vicki.





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]]> Chat number 10: Maria: A cattery owner with a vast and varied career journey Chat number 10: Maria: A cattery owner with a vast and varied career journey Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:50:41 GMT 32:44 65415fdf6143f1001274d038 false https://www.twwork.org 65415fdf6143f1001274d038 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-10-maria-a-cattery-owner-with-a-vast-and-varied- Celebrating brilliant careers full 10 Not only has Maria done a variety of jobs: Estate Agent, Ad Sales, Paper-Mill Logistics Manager, Financial Advisor, Bank Branch Manager, Interior Designer, Shop Owner and Beautician - and now Cattery Owner - she has thrown herself into every role she's done with 100% positivity, enthusiasm and commitment to do the very best job she can, and has taken as much joy as she can from every day of every role.


Please meet Maria.





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]]> Not only has Maria done a variety of jobs: Estate Agent, Ad Sales, Paper-Mill Logistics Manager, Financial Advisor, Bank Branch Manager, Interior Designer, Shop Owner and Beautician - and now Cattery Owner - she has thrown herself into every role she's done with 100% positivity, enthusiasm and commitment to do the very best job she can, and has taken as much joy as she can from every day of every role.


Please meet Maria.





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]]> Chat number 9: Jess: A bad-ass Business Fairy, VA and Social Media Queen Chat number 9: Jess: A bad-ass Business Fairy, VA and Social Media Queen Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:50:11 GMT 36:40 653d037718e0ae00117f7844 false https://www.twwork.org 653d037718e0ae00117f7844 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-9-jess-a-bad-ass-business-fairy-and-social-media Celebrating brilliant careers full 9 We knew Jess was a fierce supporter of working women, and a hard-working (mumma and) woman herself, but we didn't realise why... What drives her to be all of those things and a whole lot more.


But now we do, and very shortly, so will you.


Please meet Jess.





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]]> We knew Jess was a fierce supporter of working women, and a hard-working (mumma and) woman herself, but we didn't realise why... What drives her to be all of those things and a whole lot more.


But now we do, and very shortly, so will you.


Please meet Jess.





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]]> Chat number 8: Mary-Clare: A brilliant Consultant Plastic Surgeon, specialising in children Chat number 8: Mary-Clare: A brilliant Consultant Plastic Surgeon, specialising in children Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:50:00 GMT 35:02 6536e5260997030011f63514 false https://www.twwork.org 6536e5260997030011f63514 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-8-mary-clare-a-consultant-plastic-surgeon Celebrating brilliant careers full 8 Mary-Clare is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon... But not like you're imagining... She's an NHS Plastic Surgeon and she specialises in hands... But even more special than that, is that she extra-specialises in children's hands.


A gorgeous, positive soul inside and out; a great surgeon and a great mum. Mary-Clare's story had to be told in our first batch.


So please meet Mary-Clare.





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]]> Mary-Clare is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon... But not like you're imagining... She's an NHS Plastic Surgeon and she specialises in hands... But even more special than that, is that she extra-specialises in children's hands.


A gorgeous, positive soul inside and out; a great surgeon and a great mum. Mary-Clare's story had to be told in our first batch.


So please meet Mary-Clare.





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]]> Chat number 7: Emma: A Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist Chat number 7: Emma: A Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:50:53 GMT 37:02 6534440610feb40013fbb95e false https://www.twwork.org 6534440610feb40013fbb95e 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-7-emma-a-solution-focussed-hypnotherapist Celebrating brilliant careers full 7 Emma came onto the TWW radar via another (forthcoming) guest, who told us about this 'funky, progressive hypnotherapist' she was working with. Ears were pricked immediately, a message was sent and Emma didn't disappoint.


Hypnotherapy, and indeed the type of hypnotherapy that Emma practices, is all about re-programming the brain to think better/healthier thoughts about ourselves, and we could all do with a bit of that, right?


Please meet Emma.





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]]> Emma came onto the TWW radar via another (forthcoming) guest, who told us about this 'funky, progressive hypnotherapist' she was working with. Ears were pricked immediately, a message was sent and Emma didn't disappoint.


Hypnotherapy, and indeed the type of hypnotherapy that Emma practices, is all about re-programming the brain to think better/healthier thoughts about ourselves, and we could all do with a bit of that, right?


Please meet Emma.





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]]> Chat number 6: Sally-Anne: A fashion and style Queen Chat number 6: Sally-Anne: A fashion and style Queen Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:32:42 GMT 36:33 652efe8a0dec9b0012fc6137 false https://www.twwork.org 652efe8a0dec9b0012fc6137 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-6-sally-anne-a-fashion-and-style-queen Celebrating brilliant careers full 6 When we wrote our initial hit-list for TWW, Sally-Anne was near the top; because not only did we want to know how she'd started it all (and what's next), but we knew it would be an interesting topic for lots of women out there, whether they focus on fashion or not. Sally-Anne is out there creating content and she's really good at it, so we wanted to be able to share her story (and her tips) with you all.


Please meet Sally-Anne.





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]]> When we wrote our initial hit-list for TWW, Sally-Anne was near the top; because not only did we want to know how she'd started it all (and what's next), but we knew it would be an interesting topic for lots of women out there, whether they focus on fashion or not. Sally-Anne is out there creating content and she's really good at it, so we wanted to be able to share her story (and her tips) with you all.


Please meet Sally-Anne.





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]]> Chat number 5: Emma: A Reiki Master and Business Mentor Chat number 5: Emma: A Reiki Master and Business Mentor Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:52:55 GMT 34:56 652973cfc0e0c90012edf792 false https://www.twwork.org 652973cfc0e0c90012edf792 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-5-emma-a-reiki-master-and-business-mentor Celebrating brilliant careers full 5 Emma describes her work and what she offers as: Transformational coaching for individuals and entrepreneurs who understand their body, mind, emotions and spiritual self hold the opportunity for next level growth. She works with coaching and high dimensional energy to align clients to their future.


And she's blimin' good at it!


Please meet Emma.





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]]> Emma describes her work and what she offers as: Transformational coaching for individuals and entrepreneurs who understand their body, mind, emotions and spiritual self hold the opportunity for next level growth. She works with coaching and high dimensional energy to align clients to their future.


And she's blimin' good at it!


Please meet Emma.





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]]> Chat number 4: Molly: A very VERY clever Kinesiologist Chat number 4: Molly: A very VERY clever Kinesiologist Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:50:14 GMT 36:22 652971cbc0e0c90012ed3340 false https://www.twwork.org 652971cbc0e0c90012ed3340 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-4-molly-a-very-very-clever-kinesiologist Celebrating brilliant careers full 4 Molly is a very talented Kinesiologist, which may be a new word/term for a lot of you. In simple terms, Kinesiology is a holistic therapy which uses muscle response testing to measure the motor response of the central nervous system to a sensory challenge. By doing this, imbalances can be determined and methods to rebalance the body can be indicated. Now you know.


But Molly is a lot more than a Kinesiologist, as she explains in the chat.


Please meet Molly.





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]]> Molly is a very talented Kinesiologist, which may be a new word/term for a lot of you. In simple terms, Kinesiology is a holistic therapy which uses muscle response testing to measure the motor response of the central nervous system to a sensory challenge. By doing this, imbalances can be determined and methods to rebalance the body can be indicated. Now you know.


But Molly is a lot more than a Kinesiologist, as she explains in the chat.


Please meet Molly.





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]]> Chat number 3: Tash: A Yoga and Pilates Guru Chat number 3: Tash: A Yoga and Pilates Guru Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:50:43 GMT 40:44 65296fbdc0e0c90012ec55ff false https://www.twwork.org 65296fbdc0e0c90012ec55ff 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-3-tash-a-yoga-and-pilates-guru Celebrating brilliant careers full 3 Tash is the founder, the driving force, and the all round beautiful soul behind The Loft; a yoga studio based out of the Rutland Nursery right on Rutland Water. It's an amazing location. Her classes are amazing. And Tash is amazing. It's all amazing.


Please meet Tash.





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]]> Tash is the founder, the driving force, and the all round beautiful soul behind The Loft; a yoga studio based out of the Rutland Nursery right on Rutland Water. It's an amazing location. Her classes are amazing. And Tash is amazing. It's all amazing.


Please meet Tash.





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]]> Chat number 2: Caroline: A legit nail-art Artiste Chat number 2: Caroline: A legit nail-art Artiste Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:50:18 GMT 41:22 6525aba1305ba80012b6551f true https://www.twwork.org 6525aba1305ba80012b6551f 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-2-caroline-a-legit-nail-art-artiste Celebrating brilliant careers full 2 Caroline is a pro in all she does and her overall approach sets her apart. She's a great role model for anyone looking to start a career in the nail tech industry, hence why we made her... forced her (just kidding, she came willingly) to sit down with us.


Please meet Caroline.


** Oh and yes, Chops put her mic too far away from her on this one... Luckily it's Caroline you're actually listening to, and her mic was bob-on. We're still learning on the job, folks, but we're getting there **





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]]> Caroline is a pro in all she does and her overall approach sets her apart. She's a great role model for anyone looking to start a career in the nail tech industry, hence why we made her... forced her (just kidding, she came willingly) to sit down with us.


Please meet Caroline.


** Oh and yes, Chops put her mic too far away from her on this one... Luckily it's Caroline you're actually listening to, and her mic was bob-on. We're still learning on the job, folks, but we're getting there **





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]]> Chat number 1: Sophie: The bad-ass Tattoo Artist Chat number 1: Sophie: The bad-ass Tattoo Artist Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:06:29 GMT 37:59 6525a7343f8c0200125700ff true https://www.twwork.org 6525a7343f8c0200125700ff 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa chat-number-1-sophie-the-bad-ass-tattoo-artist Celebrating brilliant careers full 1 Confident, brave and an all round OG 'just do it' attitude, Sophie is the real deal when it comes to bad-ass working women... Not least because she's also a crazy-talented Tattoo Artist and Artist... in case that wasn't obvious :-)


Please meet Sophie.


** Quick request to please bear with re the background noise here and there. Our room was right near a busy road (as the emergency services siren right at the end proves) and at present we don't have all-singing-and-dancing mics; but we will, oh yes we will... just give us time **


** Oh and can I also ask you to please bear with ME? I'm learning on the job with these pods and I'm not used to speaking/interviewing like this, so the nerves were (still are) rife. Who knew someone could speak so damn fast and then say say 'yeah-yeah' so damn much, completely unnecessarily...?! **





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]]> Confident, brave and an all round OG 'just do it' attitude, Sophie is the real deal when it comes to bad-ass working women... Not least because she's also a crazy-talented Tattoo Artist and Artist... in case that wasn't obvious :-)


Please meet Sophie.


** Quick request to please bear with re the background noise here and there. Our room was right near a busy road (as the emergency services siren right at the end proves) and at present we don't have all-singing-and-dancing mics; but we will, oh yes we will... just give us time **


** Oh and can I also ask you to please bear with ME? I'm learning on the job with these pods and I'm not used to speaking/interviewing like this, so the nerves were (still are) rife. Who knew someone could speak so damn fast and then say say 'yeah-yeah' so damn much, completely unnecessarily...?! **





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]]> <![CDATA[The (working) woman behind This Woman's Work... now TWWork]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:01:15 GMT 5:16 65213f3f8e657c0011c71add false https://www.twwork.org 65213f3f8e657c0011c71add 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa the-workingwoman-behind-this-womans-work trailer Meet Chops. Or Michelle, or Shelley, or Shells, or Mummy, or Auntie Shell, or Aunty Chops. She's the woman behind This Woman's Work and this is her (brief) story at the point of launching TWW back in October 2023.


Now October 2024, things have stepped up a level; but it's good to know what inspired it all to start.


Many thanks all.





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]]> Meet Chops. Or Michelle, or Shelley, or Shells, or Mummy, or Auntie Shell, or Aunty Chops. She's the woman behind This Woman's Work and this is her (brief) story at the point of launching TWW back in October 2023.


Now October 2024, things have stepped up a level; but it's good to know what inspired it all to start.


Many thanks all.





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]]> <![CDATA[What is This Woman's Work?]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:06 GMT 3:01 65213df58e657c0011c6410f false https://www.twwork.org 65213df58e657c0011c6410f 651c6c2c36f45d0011eeb5fa what-is-this-womans-work trailer A quick intro (from October 15th 2023) to explain what This Woman's Work is all about and what we're trying to achieve (with your help).


Things have changed somewhat, now that (October 15th 2024) we're TWWork, however, this is how and why it all started.


Many thanks all.





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]]> A quick intro (from October 15th 2023) to explain what This Woman's Work is all about and what we're trying to achieve (with your help).


Things have changed somewhat, now that (October 15th 2024) we're TWWork, however, this is how and why it all started.


Many thanks all.





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