Modern Woman

Paola Diana, philanthropist, founder of a luxury concierge service and bestselling author tells us why she always hires mothers and how only humanitarian feminsim will save us. Paola was already a superwoman before she became an entrepreneur. At just 28 and as a Political Sciences graduate – particularly young in her native Italy where tertiary education often goes on for seemingly decades – she breezed into a dream role working on the campaign trail for now ex-Prime Minister, Romano Prodi. This is a story that opens up how women are suppressed in Italy compared to the UK and Paola shares her experiences in politics as well as business.

NYC's Casting director Sandi Bass has a wealth of experience in the fashion industry.
Once a model for Givenchy, she currently works as an international model scout
for Red Model Management. After being in the industry for 5 decades, she shares with Modern Woman the challenges and successes of the fashion industry and how it has changed over the years.

In today’s high-tech and fast-paced world, people often dismiss customer service as old-fashioned or even unimportant. However, making your clients feel special is the simplest and easiest way to grow your business and revenue. 

Ever since meeting in January of 2011 at a yoga studio opening, Chris and Karene have worked together towards building a successful future, both financially and in finding work-life balance. 

Together they launched Heart Centred Business with the driving ambition to provide services for those who have fantastic expertise, have studied and trained but they have no way of getting out there and making serious money from their expertise. 

Having built multiple five-, six- and seven-figure businesses, and trained more than 3,000 business owners how to earn over £100,000, in this podcast Chris and Karene share their story of how they've built a successful company together as a husband and wife team!

Lysbeth Fox, founder and CEO of the eponymous Fox PR, started her organisation in 2011, but has been in the industry for over 20 years. Lysbeth shares with us the highs and lows of setting up your own business from rock bottom and how after 2 years she nearly gave up but as she ventured to find a job she felt like she was cheating on her business. This is the moment in which she realised she had to carry on, subsequently turning Fox PR into the success it is today.

You may recognise Lady Michelle Mone, from her success stories of the lingerie company, Ultimo. But the depths of her soul and entrepreneurial spirit run a lot deeper than this. Growing up on the mean streets of Glasgow’s east end, Michelle has undoubtable faced her challenges and fort her way to the top through sheer determination and hard graft. 
Through sharing the stage with Bill Clinton, receiving a call from the Prime Minster to name her a Baroness and today where she is spearheading a new venture called Equi Capital. 
Through all this business momentum, one thing I took away is that Michelle is humble and when I asked what drives her, she said - Fear. Everyday I wake up with the fear of failure.
I met with Michelle on a sunny morning at London’s Dorchester Hotel where she shared some of her stories and cherished moments…

Nichola Swallow is an ambassador for the charity BEAT, which helps those battling with eating disorders. It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK alone are suffering with an eating disorder, a statistic that is based on only those that speak out. Modern Woman has been working with BEAT to encourage others who are struggling to seek help and share their experiences in order to spread awareness. Here we hear Nichola's story of how she battled with binge eating and her road to recovery.

Paola Diana, philanthropist, founder of a luxury concierge service and bestselling author tells us why she always hires mothers and how only humanitarian feminsim will save us. Paola was already a superwoman before she became an entrepreneur. At just 28 and as a Political Sciences graduate – particularly young in her native Italy where tertiary education often goes on for seemingly decades – she breezed into a dream role working on the campaign trail for now ex-Prime Minister, Romano Prodi. This is a story that opens up how women are suppressed in Italy compared to the UK and Paola shares her experiences in politics as well as business.

Liane Smith is a student on the Central Saint Martins Birkbeck MBA course, which takes a radical approach to business education, placing ethics, creative thinking and social engagement at its heart. 
This podcast sheds light on what this course and to offer discusses it's USP of offering an education across business and arts. This course is suited to people in management positions and those in creative fields, whether arts, fashion, photography or theatre. Anyone who needs the background in business to reach a senior level.

Amanda Clack is Head of Strategic Advisory at CBRE (The world's largest real estate and investment firm) and was the second-ever president of The Royal Institue of Chartered Surveyors. She has had an extensive career within the construction and real estate sector, growing up in Essex, South East of England is where she found inspiration to step foot into the industry and has never looked back. She's a keen supporter for women within the workplace in which she has published her own book 'Managing Diversity and Inclusion in the Real Estate Sector'.

This podcast is insighful for those:

- working in the property & construction sector
- trying to work their way to senior positions 

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From fashion to banking to babies and now property, Nicole Bremner's industrious life has been rich and varied. The key? An entrepreneurial spirit and the independence that being your own boss brings. 
After growing up in Australia, she tells us how she come over to the UK and after trying many businesses, stumbled across property and is now the founder of East Eight property developments. A single mum to 3 children, Nicole is testimony as to how you can run your own successful business and juggle being mum too!