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A frank conversation on those topics we women don't talk about enough. From the importance of work-life balance, to recovering from toxic situations at work, we look into key techniques to create your killer mindset and break the glass ceiling. For more information about our events and membership www.netwomen.co For inclusive leadership programs www.netwomen.us
Credit goes to Scott Holmes for our jingle.
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Nov 23, 2023
Episode 50 - Financial services and lack of representation
Netwomen division Director Laura Bosworth based in Scotland talks to Pinky about the challenges for women in Financial services. Laura shares her story of leaving the sector and starting her executive search business and her struggle with MS. She talks openly about her hidden condition, her disability, the impact it has had on her and why Laura became a Netwomen Director.
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Oct 22, 2023
Episode 49 - South Asian Women Mean Business
Rupinder Kaur founder of Asian Women Mean Business talks to Pinky about the challenges that South Asian women face. From childhood to university then working in corporate and owning her business, Rupinder shares her story and her journey. We limit ourselves based on the stories we have been told from a young age, often never changing our mindset and living a life of conformity only to dim our light. Listen and find out the challenges South Asian women face.
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Sep 23, 2023
Episode 48 - From advertising and tech to Brand marketing with Jasmine Sandler
CEO of JS Media talks to Pinky about her journey from corporate advertising and tech which then landed her as an entrepreneur and owning her own brand marketing business. They discuss the importance of collaboration over competition for women. Based in NYC and LA Jasmine spends her time between the 2 cities and is a powerhouse in her field. Enjoy!
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Aug 22, 2023
Episode 47 - Mental health OK Positive
OK Positive CEO Charlie Winton and Pinky talk about mental health and the stigma around talking about it. Charlie talks candidly about his struggles with OCD and intrusive thoughts. What did he do to overcome the thoughts and why did he start to help other people on their mental health journey through OK Positive SAAS platform.
They talk about how people are socialising Post covid, what impact it’s having on us and how AI is a tool for humans rather than a replacement for humans.
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Jul 23, 2023
Episode 46- This is Calmer
We found our CEO Pinky a little starstruck with Tania Diggory CEO of Calmer for this episode. Pinky has been following Calmer and receiving the newsletter for 5 years and she never thought she would have Tania on her podcast but that happened today! They talk about burnout, anxiety, Tania's experience of her panic attacks and the stigma of mental health for people of colour. Have a listen!
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Jun 21, 2023
Episode 45 - We need men involved in our DEI mission and what does 'woke' actually mean?
Gareth Buchanan founder of Inclusive Advocacy talks to Pinky about what it was like to go from HR in corporate finance to owning his DEI consultancy. He is also a Netwomen DEI facilitator who believes in inclusive cultures, just like us. He talks about the old boys club, the golf club and what needs to happen to shift the old way of doing things which is often not the best way. What 'woke' means and why anti wokeness is disparaging and dismissing progressive ideas similar to the way feminism is perceived. And so much more. Have a listen!
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May 22, 2023
Episode 44 - Corporate culture and is DEI just a 'buzz' phrase?
Based in Quebec, Canada, Elizabeth Ionita is Netwomen Director for Tech and Public Sector in USA. After almost a decade in Tech sales, helping drive growth, she shares her perspective on what it takes to build strong cultures and why learning and development is key to retaining people as well as the changes she wants to make to corporate culture with Netwomen. What does a high-performing culture look like and why does it matter to you as a leader? Full of useful nuggets of information.
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Apr 22, 2023
Episode 43- The importance of community and Netwomen
Meet Aiko our Netwomen Community Director based in L.A. USA. As she says "Community is everything." Aiko grew up in poverty and is thriving in her mindfulness business and is doing brilliant things with Netwomen growing the community. "When women come together we can shift the world- Aiko"
You are going to love this.
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Mar 22, 2023
Episode 42 - Inspiring women in the Trucking Industry
Netwomen division director Tara Lehman based in Toronto Canada talks to Pinky about the challenges and struggles of being a woman in trucking. Why women are scared of advocating for themselves or using their voice and why we need sponsorship, mentorship, team support and community to thrive, get to positions of power and stay there. Why remote or hybrid working has great benefits but also negatives, namely proximity bias.
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Feb 22, 2023
Episode 41 - Helping the forgotten women
Pinky and Hayley founder of Hayley Joy based in Johannesburg has been in business for 16 years. Talking about the forgotten women and a conversation about plus size women who struggle to find something that only fits well but they feel good in. Hayley has had a journey that is inspiring and she leads with fun and happiness. If it doesn't make you happy then don't do it. Perhaps the key to success? Have a listen and find out.
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Jan 22, 2023
Episode 40 - From CIA to CEO
How important is it that the leadership team represents our diverse world? Rupal Patel and Pinky speak candidly about being brown women and how our bringing has shaped our lives. We talk about Rupal's book From CIA to CEO helps you find your voice as an entrepreneur and leader. And being parents to our little humans, how we can achieve gender balance and move the needle on diversity to create normalcy. So much work to be done. Enjoy!
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Dec 20, 2022
Episode 39 - Closing Pay Gaps
Why are women less likely to negotiate? And what happens when women negotiate? Michelle Gyimah Pay Gaps Expert talks candidly with Pinky about this thought provoking topic that we need to talk about and often don't. As women, we feel guilt and shame when we ask for more but we deserve more! We deserve the same as men and we need to have a clear pay structure that doesn't penalise women, otherwise, we will lose them. We need more conversations about retaining and attracting talent fairly. Join the movement.
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Nov 22, 2022
Episode 38 - Celebrating less than 5% gender pay gap
Al Kingsley CEO of netsupport chats with Pinky about what organisations need to be doing to bridge the gender gap and gender parity. Why are we still educating people about this? Pay parity is a 'given' right? Well obviously not, because we are still talking about it. Why? I loved this conversation because Al is a true leader and an ally. Enjoy!
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Oct 23, 2022
Episode 37 - From C-suite in tech to CEO of her business
Pinky and Cat Wildman co-founder and CEO of Global Equality Collective, one of our netwomen partners, talk about being a woman in a man's world. How things need to change in organisations to create equality, what needs to happen and why it's so important for a sustainable future. And why do all ladies' public toilet doors open inwards? Seriously who designed them? If you can give us a real reason please email us and tell us why hello@netwomen.co
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Sep 21, 2022
Episode 36 - Returning back to work after having children
Jess Heagren co-founder of 'That works for me' chats with Pinky about the challenges we face as mothers and the difficulties of returning back to work. We talk about childcare, paternity leave and how organisations can solve the gender balance crisis to help bridge the gender gap at the top. Something that we are passionate about @netwomen.co and we look forward to your comments and suggestions.
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Aug 22, 2022
Episode 35 - Hospitality to third sector to self employed business coaching
Michelle Almeida business coach and netwomen ambassador talks with Pinky about the mindset shift from being employed in hospitality then third sector to now self employed and owning her business. We chat about being passed over for promotions and subsequently a career change into a completely new industry. Imposter syndrome came up in the new career when she felt fear of judgment every time she pushed herself out of her comfort zone. What it means to go from a salary to variable income and how that effects you and your family.
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Jul 23, 2022
Episode 34- From 'the boys club' in finance to owning your real estate business
Ev Foster is the operating principal of Keller Williams Scotia- based in Glasgow and netwomen ambassador. She started her career as a nurse and then in the finance world over 25 years ago and experienced the good old boys club. We chat about how her bold confidence helped her navigate through that part of her career and gain respect. Learning as you grow and passionate about mindset, Ev transitioned to owning her own real estate business and helping others realise their dreams.
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Jun 22, 2022
Episode 33 - Transforming lives through health and wellbeing
Join Amanda Robinson who is transforming lives with health and wellbeing. She is a netwomen member based in Nashville, Tennessee. After her career in dancing and discovering the gender pay gap, she decided to quit and start her own business. We talk about why health is the most important part of your life and how Amanda can help you as her business expands to Europe.
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May 23, 2022
Episode 32 - Be your own boss and make money doing what you love
Join Pinky and Tatiana Tsoir netwomen.co member in New York who is the author of Dream Bold Start Smart, entrepreneur, business coach and world changer. She shares her money mindset tips, book recommendations and why she thinks money is a taboo subject. Enjoy!
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Apr 21, 2022
Episode 31 - The Great Re-evaluation
Pinky talks with Katharine Matthews teacher turned copywriter and netwomen.co ambassador. She shares her tips on mindset and what it takes to be a business owner and a mum. She also shares her struggle work life balance openly, including overcoming guilt and following her joy. Take the leap and be an exceptional leader!
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Mar 23, 2022
Episode 30- What it means to be an entrepreneur and a successful business owner
Being an entrepreneur is bloody hard- it's like going on a bear hunt! Rebecca Bonnington co founder of Tricres and brilliant NLP coach shares her journey and advice. Love her tips on why you should 'Keep on going' and what it means to be an entrepreneur. Hope you have as much fun listening to this as I did recording it.
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Feb 24, 2022
Episode 29- How micro aggressions at work changes your perspective
Mollie netwomen ambassador and marketing strategist of Heritage Comms talks to us this month about how working in a toxic corporate firm changed the trajectory of her career and her life. We talk candidly about how there aren't enough women who champion other women and help them up the ladder and how we aren't listened to or heard in a male dominated environment.
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Jan 24, 2022
Episode 28 - Understanding your boundaries and your privilege
Loved this chat with Kate Tyson- brand and marketing strategist of Snowball communications, mother of 2 girls and a valued member of our netwomen community. We talk about having boundaries and setting them, understanding white privilege and remembering to treat our children as humans rather than gender stereotypes. Enjoy this!
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Dec 23, 2021
Episode 27- LIFTED ethnic female leaders and entrepreneurs
Pinky founder of netwomen.co and Katharine one of our netwomen ambassadors and copywriter host a chat with Paula Shutt. Paula is the founder of LIFTED which she created after the death of George Floyd and the BLM movement. Her mission aligns with ours at netwomen and we partnered so that we can offer an interactive DEI event where we can talk about challenges women of colour face every day at work and socially. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did recording it.
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Nov 26, 2021
Episode 26 - Take back your identity
Katie Keith Executive Director of Global Chamber and @netwomen.co partner talks about the identity shift it took to go from her corporate career to becoming a business owner. We talk about self belief, valuing your worth and finding out 'who you are,' the shifts you need to own your business.
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Oct 28, 2021
Episode 25 - We diversifAI
Sara Burns founder of we diversifai a tech solution for headhunting and AI. We also talk about our partnership with Women in Tech which is a global movement to help women embrace technology. Join us as we discuss the challenges women face in tech and why improving DEI is vital for the success of all businesses around the world.
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Sep 29, 2021
Episode 24 - Certified Proud
Donya Anvari co founder of Certified Proud chats to Pinky about the challenges that she faces with being part of the LGBTQ+ community and how she and her co founders plan to change that. She also identifies the difficulties organisations face when they have to navigate through change. Netwomen.co is delighted to be partnered with Certified Proud.
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Sep 1, 2021
Episode 23 - From toxicity to a high vibe business
Pinky talks with Gill Kirkham who calls herself the modern day alchemist. She shares her story of burnout after working in a toxic corporate environment and finding her purpose through energy coaching. Lots of tips and advice on how to live on purpose.
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Aug 10, 2021
Episode 22 - Burnout -The culture of hustle & grind
Janifer Wheeler CEO of The Joyful Badass Business Academy and netwomen.co ambassador based in Austin, Texas shares her story of burnout and how it drove her away from her 9-5 job as a teacher to being her own boss. She identifies the signs of burnout and what tools she used to overcome it. Some great tips for business owners and career women.
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Jul 6, 2021
Episode 21 - Being a woman of colour in the UK
A candid conversation about some of the challenges Julia Latif co-founder and owner of Our House of Spice, UK based Indian spice business and Netwomen.co ambassador. Julia shares what it has been like for her as an ethnic minority woman in the UK and how speaking up about this will help us as a community to overcome some of the barriers and stereotypes that we encounter. Find out more about Julia's story in this episode as we uncover some of the day to day microaggressions that we face.
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Jun 2, 2021
Episode 20- From victim mentality to victory
Pinky speaks with Deborah Craig hypnotherapist and coach who shares her story from victimhood to victory. We can do so much more than we think when we distance ourselves from toxic thinking and negativity. Our foundation at netwomen.co supports women who have been in toxic situations at work.
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May 14, 2021
Episode 19- Toxic mindset vs healthy boundaries
Are you in a toxic relationship and you don't know why? Ceza Ouzounian- Netwomen ambassador and Warrior in Training tells us all that boundaries matter! When is the last time that you said 'no' and felt good about it? We discover that toxic relationships happen when YOU let them. Find out more in this episode where we unpack some of those limiting beliefs and self doubt.
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Apr 19, 2021
Episode 18 - Signs of burnout that you didn't even know about and what to do
Pinky shares her tips on recognising the signs of burnout when you don't even notice them and what you can do to help you overcome WFH burnout.
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Apr 5, 2021
Episode 17 - Stop anti Asian hate
Straight talk with Meredith, Vancouver based business owner of The Hervana Collective. We speak candidly about being an ethnic minority in Canada and myself in the UK. And how fear has stopped our communities from speaking up about the crimes and hate attacks that happen every day along with microaggressions and how tensions heightened in 2020 since #BLM. And so we speak up! #stopasianhate
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Mar 29, 2021
Episode 16 - How to network effectively online
Pinky shares her tips and tools on how to network with purpose online and how to get the most out of networking for your career and your business.
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Mar 24, 2021
Episode 15 - There is no such thing as a toxic person
Delighted to joined with Yinka Ewuola founder and CEO of Calla success systems. We talk about toxic relationships at work, where organisations have been created by men for men and all things women in business. Great advice and food for thought stay hungry, stay foolish!
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Feb 4, 2021
Episode 14 - Fitness & positive body image - Love your own crazy
Fitness and positive body image has been my friend for as long as I can remember so this week I am delighted to be joined by Zoe Longford owner of Zoe Rose fitness. She is a member of the netwomen community, my personal trainer and morning motivator as well as being one of my incredible clients. We talk candidly about toxic relationships with our own bodies, ditching the scales, not worrying too much about BMI and her tips to keep you moving through lockdown.
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Jan 28, 2021
Episode 13 - The future is female
This week we are joined with Amy Williams founder of Fem Foundry, one of our netwomen partners. FF is a platform for not only the netwomen.co family but a platform to create unity for all women. She shares her story of loss and pain to how she does what she does today, along with her tips and mindset shifts which make me so happy! We didn't hold back on the swearing so don't listen to this with your little people!
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Jan 7, 2021
Episode 12 - Ending the shame, stigma and silence around sexual violence
We start 2021 with a powerful story from Madeleine Black. She is an inspiring and award winning TEDx speaker, author and podcaster of "Unbroken with Madeleine Black." She has made the choice to forgive the men who gang raped her and shares her story for many reasons.
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Dec 6, 2020
Episode 11 - The Love of Reading & Mindset
This week we talk with Ruth Hunter one of our netwomen.co partners, a real librarian and manager at Business and intellectual property centre at the Mitchell library in Glasgow. She shares her love of reading and how it got her through her illness and various challenges in her life. The poem that she refers to as her inspiration is 'The Jaguar' by Ted Hughes.
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Dec 6, 2020
Episode 10 - Anxiety
Today we talk about anxiety and Pinky tells us how to recognise the signs along with some NLP tips and tools to help you manage it.
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Nov 14, 2020
Episode 9 - Resistance, feminism & emotional labour
This week Pinky talks with one of our netwomen partners Meredith, founder of Hervana Collective in Vancouver- an online co working space which also offers workshops. So excited for you to hear this episode about the resistance she faced as a woman of colour, her separation and her discovery of feminism. She also shares with us 'emotional labour' and the book that she references this to.
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Nov 9, 2020
Episode 8 - Mindset and NLP
Today I chat with Jennifer Riddle who is a health and beauty expert based in Arlington Texas. She shares how she recovered from her illness to becoming a successful business owner and the mindset shift she had to make to overcome her poor health. We talk neuro linguistic programming and non verbal body language. One of our fabulous members based in the USA.
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Oct 29, 2020
Episode 7- Toxic relationships at work
We talk to a netwomen member and find out more about her toxic relationship with her boss and how it has impacted her work life and the impact it had on her personally. Now she has her own health and wellness business and lives a life on her terms.
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Oct 22, 2020
Episode 6- Being a mum and a business owner
Today we chat with Anya Pendlebury the founder of Sofya Style magazine and radio who tells us about her mental health struggles from a toxic relationship to owning her business after having her daughter. Sofya Style magazine is one of our netwomen partners.
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Oct 20, 2020
Episode 5- Career woman to female founder
This episode we talk to Kathryn Rose the founder of WiseHER in USA. We uncover her struggles with working in a male dominated career and the toxic relationship she had with her boss at the time and how she overcame the barriers that many females have to face. And why she started WiseHER- one of our Netwomen partners.
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Oct 2, 2020
Episode 4 - Movement & Mindset
This week Pinky talks to Hedi Shah from Jump, who discusses the importance of mindset within movement, the complexities of 'fitness' and how your body and mind are truly connected.
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Sep 28, 2020
Episode 3 - Toxic Relationships
**Content Warning** This episode discusses personal accounts of sexual assualt and abuse that some listeners may find disturbing. Today, we welcome Netwomen member Amanda Thomson to Uncut, who bravely discusses her personal experiences in regards to toxic relationships. From being in a position of extreme vulnerability, Amanda shows us her journey of taking back control of her life. She is now running her own business and is an incredible example to all women of what you can achieve.
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Sep 18, 2020
Episode 2 - Imposter Syndrome
Today we delve into 5 goals we would like to achieve by the end of the year and how self-doubt and imposter sydrome can inhibit us achieving these. We go through some important techniques to use when you feel overwhelmed, and how to recognise the tell-tale signs of anxiety.
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Sep 14, 2020
Say hello to Netwomen Uncut!
Pinky Ghadiali, founder of Netwomen, introduces the brand new platform where members will have the chance to discuss thos subjects we don't touch on enough. In this episode, we talk to Netwomen Ambassador Maria Healy about the WFH balance, becoming self-employed and how balloons always make life better. Warning - explicit content.
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