This week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey to founding Make Love Not Porn

• The challenges of running a startup in a “taboo” industry

• Why she wants women to make a tonne of money

• Being a board advisor

• Career advice and why it’s important to live by your values

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey from academia to becoming a founder

• AI’s impact on healthcare

• Inclusivity in patient engagement

• The pros and cons of being a solo founder

• The different types of negotiation

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Chantal Swainston, Independent PR Consultant & Founder of The Heard. In this episode we discuss:

• The role of PR

• When startups should invest in PR

• Deciding to go freelance

• How to create a personal brand

• Turning a passion project into an award winning D&I initiative

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Kevin Sakamoto, Product Consultant at Turnberry, who is also pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on Employee Resource Groups. In this episode we discuss:

• What prompted him to pursue a doctorate programme

• Insights from his research on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Being an ally in Women’s ERGs

• Advice on making workplaces more inclusive

• Navigating your career with creativity

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Neha Monga, VP Product of Lattice. In this episode we discuss how to take ownership of your career including:

• Navigating career decisions

• Overcoming challenges

• Acting with agency

• Why “it’s not conspiracy, it’s chaos”

• Advice for aspiring Product leaders

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Mel Faxon and Siran Cao, co-founders of Mirza. In this episode we discuss:

• Their journey to becoming founders

• The impact of motherhood on women’s careers and salary

• Why we need to solve structural issues

• Maintaining good mental health as founders

• Fundraising and career advice

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This week we are joined by Lauren Stuart and Jack Bainger from Formula Recruitment. In this episode we discuss:

• What companies look for in senior hires

• How to best position yourself in the recruitment process

• Guidance on discussing compensation

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This week we are joined by Isabelle Chiang, General Manager at Gelato. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey to becoming a General Manager

• Embracing your strengths

• The pros and cons being a generalist

• Building a career outside of HQ

• Advice on leadership

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Instagram: ⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠

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This week we are joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, writer, neuroscience PhD student and founder of Ness Labs. In this episode we discuss:

• Career transitions and going back to university

• Growing a newsletter to 100,000+ subscribers

• Creating a paid online community

• Letting go of linear goals

• Learnings from neuroscience research

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This week we are joined by Nina Mohanty, Founder and CEO at Bloom Money. In this episode we discuss building a mission driven startup including:

• Creating generational wealth for immigrant communities

• The unexpected path to becoming a founder

• Meeting your customers where they are

• Understanding venture capital

• The importance of having a support network

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This week in our season finale, we take a look back at the key insights and learnings shared by our guests including:

• Occupying space and why representation matters

• How growth is intentional

• Why passion and action are more important than domain expertise

• Knowing when to walk away

• Wearing yourself lightly

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This week we are joined by Tiwalola Ogunlesi, Founder, Author and Confidence Coach at Confident & Killing It. In this episode we discuss how to build confidence including:

• The generational cycle of low self-esteem in young girls and women

• Frameworks for building confidence

• Why you should shine your own light

• The importance of betting on yourself

• Taking the leap to start a business

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This week we are joined by Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founders at Luna. In this episode we discuss the practical steps involved in founding a startup including:

• How to validate an idea

• The thought process behind deciding to go “all-in”

• Picking the right co-founder

• Raising a pre-seed round as first time founders

• The unique challenges of building a product for teenagers

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This week we are joined by Philippa Main, Lead Product Manager at Protex AI and Will Ford, Director of Music at Wimbledon High School. In this episode we discuss the importance of organisational culture and allyship including:

• Gaslighting and the lasting impact of negative organisational cultures

• Rebuilding confidence after challenges

• Examples of impactful DEI initiatives

• How good culture can foster experimentation and innovation

• Advice on how to be an ally

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This week we are joined by Marta Jasinska, VP Product Engineering at Bumble. In this episode we discuss her path to becoming an engineering leader including:

• Developing the skills to transition from engineer to leader

• The importance of mentors and representation

• Why the C-Suite is its own team and how to create it

• Burnout and knowing when to make a change

• Being a “rare” female engineering leader and advice for others who aspire to it

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This week we take a look back at the first four episodes of Season 1. In this episode we discuss our key takeaways so far including:

• Personal missions and knowing your why

• Authenticity and agency as superpowers

• Micro-love and ripple effects

• Company values in action

• A lot of practical advice

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This week we are joined by Deepali Nangia, Partner at SpeedInvest and Yvonne Bajela, Partner at Localglobe. In this episode we discuss fundraising advice for early stage startups including:

• Yvonne & Deepali’s journey into venture capital

• What VCs look for in Pre-Seed and Seed startups

• How much pitch decks matter

• Why low investment rates still persist for women-led businesses

• Advice for founders raising early stage rounds

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This week we are joined by Tracy Young, Founder and CEO at TigerEye. In this episode we discuss her lessons from being a 2nd time founder including:

• Founding as activism

• Hiring and firing for core values

• How her gender impacted fundraising

• Navigating pregnancy as a CEO-founder

• Advice for other aspiring female founders

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This week we are joined by Clare Fowler, Senior Solicitor at Yesslaw. In this episode we discuss employment rights including:

• Layoffs and what to do when it happens

• An overview of the grievance process

• The subtleness of sexism at work

• Maternity discrimination

• Fighting against NDAs

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This week we are joined by Lizzie Drake, Chief Compliance Officer at Alipay UK. In this episode we discuss her path to the C-suite including:

• The challenges she faced

• The power of knowing your “why”

• Microlove and creating positive ripple effects

• Practical actions managers can take to support their teams

• Advice for other women who want to navigate their own path to the C-Suite

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