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Talking to #LeadHers by CMS is a podcast where we extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship beyond the challenges and instead focus on positivity and the actions we can each take to drive change. Featuring members of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and showcasing the work of inspirational female founders, we provide an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey and the developments taking place across their industries.
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Bryony Williams is the Founder of The Glass Female, coaching & leadership consultancy providing HR/talent advice, leadership coaching and support to startups and SMEs.
We discuss:
- Breaking the proverbial glass ceiling and recognising the value of conventionally masculine and feminine traits in the workplace
- The importance of communication and intuitive listening when words go unspoken
- How to build strong networks and communities before you need them
- Top tips for integrating daily wellbeing practises into your founder journey
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In this episode, CMS Finance Associate, Tycho Orton, speaks to Natalija Karpichina, COO of Matlogica.
Natalija reveals her interesting and trailblazing journey from a teenager learning to code at age 14, to becoming a female COO at Matlogica.
They discuss:
- her passion for coding and software development from a young age
- having others doubt her abilities and how she overcomes self-doubt in the male-dominated industry, and
- the journey that led to her being a true disrupter who is part of something transformative
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
In this episode we discuss:
- The opportunities artificial intelligence can offer women in their careers and everyday lives
- How to tackle the gender skills-gap in knowledge and understanding of AI
- Supporting founders to empower their teams to become confident users of AI
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
In this episode we discuss:
- the purpose of the Invest in Women Hub and why it was set up
- the importance of mentoring for founders
- and the challenges in the industry itself
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
In this episode we discuss:
- What inspired her to delve into the realm of decentralised identify platforms
- The advantage of their use of blockchain technology, and
- Her experience as a female founder whilst building and scaling her company in the blockchain industry
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
In this episode discuss:
- Untap Health’s journey from COVID and beyond
- How the perception of illness has changed
- Recent achievements and upcoming opportunities, and
- The benefits of a founder peer network
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this episode, we discuss:
- The role of medical technology to deliver voice banking solutions
- Growth journey from spinout to startup, and
- An interview with Bill Gates!
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
In this episode, we discuss:
- Women’s Enterprise Scotland’s role in supporting and growing the ecosystem
- The range of support from early-stage idea creation to leadership and scale-up, and
- Their latest crowdfunding platform
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In this episode, CMS Partner Catriona Aldridge is joined by Dagmara Aldridge, Chief People and Culture Officer, Zumo.
We discuss:
- the importance of Zumo’s people and culture in its growth journey
- how to grow and maintain a diverse & inclusive workplace culture whilst supporting the company’s growth
- ways to empower talent to have a positive impact on the wider industry, financial inclusion and the environment
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Talking to #Leadhers Season 2 Episode 9
In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr.
We discuss:
- The challenges alongside the rapid growth that the ClimateTech world is facing;
- Greenr’s plans to bring sustainability to the masses, and
- The support Gabrielle has felt from other women and men in her entrepreneurial journey.
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.