The Influential Women Podcast

The Influential Women Podcast

The Influential Women Podcast

Achingly human conversations on the  lives, passions, mantras, work and success and setbacks of incredible women. We delve into the ways authors, broadcasters, celebrities, campaigners and influencers have survived and thrived - and overcome challenges, to uplift your day.  These podcast interviews have been a privilege and have changed my day and even my life and the insights have resonated with me.  Share the love with friends and family to help others on their journey or download my emotional resilience to empowerment course on http://www.womensbizcoaching.com to have a multi module coaching session with me to learn emotional res...

Dalia Feldheim – Dare to lead like a girl and the key to happiness in the workplace

Dalia Feldheim – Dare to lead like a girl and the key to happiness in the workplace

Dalia Feldheim is a leadership coach, organization psychologist and wellness speaker who has worked with major brands including Proctor and Gamble, was marketing director on the hugely successful campaign ‘Always Like a Girl’ (which has 70 million views!) and watched across the world on her Ted Talk and at the Super Bowl.  Her new book, ‘Dare to Lead Like a Girl - How to survive and thrive in the corporate jungle’ highlights Dalia’s personal journey and expert trained Harvard opinions and scien

Oct 9, 2022 • 51:41

Samantha Louise Nelson - Women Empowerment through biocognition

Samantha Louise Nelson - Women Empowerment through biocognition

Samantha Louise Nelson is passionate about women’s empowerment and teaching all people to unlock their strengths right from a DNA level. Samantha started in education, teaching and leading young people of all ages. She then went on to get a masters in Educational Leadership specializing in organizational systems change, and then a Diplomate and Instructorship in Biocognitive Science as well as a Diplomate in Biocognitive Organizational Science. Samantha uses this wealth of knowledge to help peop

Mar 28, 2022 • 50:50

Lisa Cannon - TV and Entertainment

Lisa Cannon - TV and Entertainment

Lisa Cannon is an acclaimed Irish TV presenter, producer, and journalist who has received multiple nominations for VIP’s ‘the most stylish women in Ireland’. Lisa has interviewed the stars as anchor and producer on the virgin media show Box Office, including: Meryl Streep, Mick Jagger and Beyoncé.  Lisa tells The Influential Women Podcast about her career journey, from talking her way onto the set of Sex and the City to her star studded career now. While sharing her wisdom on the complex enter

Mar 22, 2022 • 39:07

Natasha Eeles - Bold Voices, youth gender inequality and anxiety

Natasha Eeles - Bold Voices, youth gender inequality and anxiety

Natasha Eeles is the founder and director of Bold Voices, a youth-led social enterprise that delivers crucial education about gender inequality and gendered violence to young people in schools and universities.  After completing an MSc in Gender and International Relations, Natasha used what she learned to set up Bold Voices, which was founded on the principle that all young people have the right to receive an education free from gender inequality and gendered violence.  Natasha now spends h

Mar 15, 2022 • 39:35

Stephanie Hirst - Radio Presenter

Stephanie Hirst - Radio Presenter

Stephanie Hirst is a multi-award winning radio and TV presenter. Stephanie’s radio career started when she was 12 at Radio Aire in Leeds, which eventually led to hosting prime time shows on various stations including Capital Radio. She currently hosts  ‘Stephanie Hirst’s belters’ on Hits Radio, where nothing but the best dancefloor throwbacks are featured. Stephanie has been given a multitude of awards, including a fellowship from the Radio Academy, one of the highest accolades someone can be aw

Mar 8, 2022 • 55:38

Dr Jo North - Innovation and Creativity

Dr Jo North - Innovation and Creativity

Dr Jo North is an innovation expert and founder of The Big Bang Partnership, which helps businesses grow sustainably by stimulating creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial strategy. After graduating from Oxford, Dr Jo pursued many career paths and her experience ranges from accountancy, HR and sales management, to marketing, commercial business growth and customer experience at Board level.  The influential Women Podcast talks to Dr Jo about how she applies research to help businesses, bi

Dec 28, 2021 • 37:16

Dr Nighat Arif - Women's Health and Organ Donation

Dr Nighat Arif - Women's Health and Organ Donation

Dr Nighat Arif is a medical educator and organ donation advocate and GP specialising in women’s health. Dr Nighat regularly appears on national breakfast news programs as a TV doctor to spread awareness about health issues and is a passionate promoter of menopause care, wellness, and self care.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Dr Nighat about her life spreading awareness and information to different communities, as well the agonizing journey she faced with her new-born son and liver tra

Dec 21, 2021 • 41:17

Gillian McAllister - on Crime, Truth and Set Backs

Gillian McAllister - on Crime, Truth and Set Backs

Gillian McAllister is a Sunday Times best-selling author of multiple novels that deal with a variety of topics such as crime, trust, and relationships. Her most recent novel, That Night, was a Richard and Judy book club pick, and reached number one on the Kindle store.  Gillian trained as a solicitor and wrote in her spare time in the evenings and on the weekends. While suffering with glandular fever she finished her debut novel, Everything But The Truth, which reached number 6 on the Sunday T

Dec 14, 2021 • 38:42

Candace Plattor - Addiction and Co-dependency

Candace Plattor - Addiction and Co-dependency

Candice Plattor is a psychologist, addictions councillor, award winning author and Ted-X speaker. Candice specialises working with the loved ones of those struggling with addiction, co-dependency and lack of self worth.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Candice about her own struggles with addiction, her mantras for life, and the crucial distinction between self-esteem, and self respect among other important topics.  If any of the issues discussed in this episode have affected you, pl

Dec 7, 2021 • 47:13

Zara Janjua

Zara Janjua

Zara Janjua is a broadcaster, podcaster, journalist, documentary maker, actor, and writer among her many talents. Zara pursues a ‘multi-hyphen’ career, and has won awards across all these fields including being Highly Commended as a finalist for Women of The Future Award 2020, being named of the Top 40 Digital Women To Watch in the UK, winning a spot on the BBC Comedy Writer’s Room 19/20, and she was also shortlisted for the Funny Women Comedy Writing Award 2020 as well as a multitude of other s

Nov 30, 2021 • 44:48

Angie Greaves

Angie Greaves

Angie Greaves is a national drive-time radio presenter on smooth, and has one of the most distinctive voices on UK radio. Angie has worked on various stations including LBC and Jazz Fm, and was the first female presenter on the Magic radio presenting team.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Angie about how she has overcome the challenges in her career and her life over lockdown with her daughters. Angie provides valuable wisdom on how she tries to be a positive role model for women 50+

Nov 23, 2021 • 44:34

Dr Jerome Teelucksingh - International Men's Day Founder

Dr Jerome Teelucksingh - International Men's Day Founder

Dr Jerome Teelucksingh is the founder of international Men’s day, and currently teaches gender, racial & colonial History at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad & Tobago. Dr Jerome is passionate about uniting men and women over the issues we all face, and setting aside differences for a collective goal of peace, positive change and connecting as human beings.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Dr Jerome about what inspired him to set up international men’s day, how it

Nov 16, 2021 • 36:25

Dr Marion Gluck - Hormones and support

Dr Marion Gluck - Hormones and support

Dr Marion Gluck is a renowned private doctor widely recognised for her pioneering treatment of hormone imbalances with Bio-identical hormones. Marion trained in Hamburg, but it was her 20-years in Australia that saw Marion campaign for women to have access to essential information about their hormones and treatment. Marion set up the Marion Gluck clinic to provide guidance and personalised treatment to thousands of people.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Marion about how important it i

Nov 9, 2021 • 37:15

Daisy Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan is award winning journalist and author, a podcast host and a successful book inspector as well as being a TEDx speaker and Grazia’s former Agony Aunt. The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Daisy about her book The Sisterhood and her new book that she reveals that she has just finished writing. We also chat to Daisy about her past experiences in work and how they led her to be the successful author that she is today.  It is host presented and Exec Produced by Nicki Bannerman

Jul 28, 2021 • 47:27

Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE

Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE

Dr Yvonne Thompson, CBE is an award-winning business leader and public speaker, the Founder President of Win Trade Global Talks, an Executive mentor, the President of the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners and the former chair of the Radio Academy. The Influential Womens podcast talks to Yvonne about the forthcoming Win Talks Summit and awards and her work with diversity, equality and inclusion.  Listen to the podcast for the opportunity to win a free VIP ticket to the online v

Jul 7, 2021 • 31:57

Amanda Prowse

Amanda Prowse

Amanda Prowse is an award- winning International Bestselling author whose novels have sold millions of copies around the world as the ‘queen of family drama’. As the most prolific writer of contemporary fiction in the UK writing 2 or 3 a year she sees as films in her mind. She discusses her romance with a soldier to her sons harrowing near suicide journey to co-writing a novel together on living with depression from parent and child and her new novel ‘waiting to begin’  It is host presented an

Jun 22, 2021 • 46:11

Jane Dyball

Jane Dyball

Jane Dyball is a former CEO in the music business within legal business affairs and a Music Week award-winner for her contribution to the industry. She also mentors songwriters for the iconic Abbey Road studios and supports women in the arts as Chair of the Primadonna festival in literature annually hosted in Suffolk.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Jane about the forthcoming ‘real life’ festival and the previous years with Sandi Toksvig and Jude Kelly.  It is host presented and Exec

Jun 1, 2021 • 47:14

Jane Dyball

Jane Dyball

Jane Dyball is a former CEO in the music business within legal business affairs and a Music Week award-winner for her contribution to the industry. She also mentors songwriters for the iconic Abbey Road studios and supports women in the arts as Chair of the Primadonna festival in literature annually hosted in Suffolk.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Jane about the forthcoming ‘real life’ festival and the previous years with Sandi Toksvig and Jude Kelly.  It is host presented and Exec

Jun 1, 2021 • 47:14

Sam Baker

Sam Baker

Sam Baker is a journalist, broadcaster and former editor and chief of some of the UK’s biggest women’s magazines before launching the former women’s lifestyle platform ‘The Pool’ with co-founder and radio broadcaster Lauren Laverne. Sam is now the host presenter The Shift’  a podcast which delves into the challenges over 40, including going through menopause.  The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Sam about her women’s lifestyle platform ‘The Pool’ which was ahead of its time and her new ve

May 10, 2021 • 45:30

Rene Byrd

Rene Byrd

Rene Byrd is soul singer and writer, she has performed at prestigious fashion and art events events worldwide as well as members clubs and Elstree Studios.   The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Rene about her life, influences and how has she has been creating music in lockdown. Rene also tells us about the time she serenaded a crowd at a gig at the small age of 6 years old and how that was when she discovered at that moment that music was her calling. It is host presented and Exec Produ

Apr 26, 2021 • 36:02

Phoebe Morgan

Phoebe Morgan

Phoebe Morgan is a best selling author, editor and publishing director at Harper Collins, working on crime thrillers. By day Phoebe runs writing workshops to helps youths get into writing  and by night writes her own thrillers. The Influential Women’s Podcast talks to Phoebe about her journey into writing and how she used her rejections to make her more resilient and how she overcame the trauma’s of her childhood. Phoebe also reads us an extract from her fourth book, The Wild Girls.  It is h

Apr 5, 2021 • 46:01

Buki Papillon

Buki Papillon

Buki Papillon is an author who describes herself as a  wife, daughter, sister and friend. She is a trained massage therapist, bead artist and she previously worked as a travel advisor, chef and events host!  The International Women’s Podcast chats to Buki about her book ‘An Ordinary Wonder’ which is out at the end of March in the UK. Buki kindly reads an extract from it and tell us what inspired her to write it. We also chat to Buki about her experiences living in different countries and how s

Mar 23, 2021 • 38:16

Brita Fernandez Schmidt

Brita Fernandez Schmidt

On International Women’s Day 2021 The Influential Women’s Podcast celebrates its 4th Birthday and to mark this day we spoke to Brita Fernandez Schmidt.  Brita Fernandez Schmidt is an advocate for women’s empowerment and womens rights and equality. Brita leads influential women’s networks and runs women for women national as chief advisor. Brita’s career has spanned 25 years, helping women survive and thrive across 16 countries and 3 confinements! It is host presented and Exec Produced by Nicki

Mar 8, 2021 • 44:56

Jacquie Baltrao

Jacquie Baltrao

Jacquie Baltrao is a Sky News Presenter, well known sportscaster, olympian gymnast and mother of three. The Influential Women Podcasts talks to Jacquie about her previous life as an olympian, the struggles she faced in competing.. and how she is now overcoming living with Breast Cancer.  It is host presented and Exec Produced by Nicki Bannerman and produced by Saffron Mirza. Support and help us keep making podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast @nickihbc @saffron

Feb 16, 2021 • 47:40

Vanessa Sam aka 'Inspiring Vanessa'

Vanessa Sam aka 'Inspiring Vanessa'

Vanessa Sam also known as Inspiring Vanessa is an award winning teenage international motivational speaker, author as well as being a presenter, actress and model. The Influential Women Podcasts talks to Vanessa about how she got into motivational speaking at the age of only 9 years old and her vision of her work and business in the future. It is host presented and Exec Produced by Nicki Bannerman and produced by Saffron Mirza. Support and help us keep making podcasts here: https://www.pat

Feb 2, 2021 • 38:33

Victoria Summer

Victoria Summer

Victoria Summer is an actress, a singer of musical theatre and events, a model and a role model for young people.  The Influential Women Podcasts talks to Victoria about her career and how she went to Hollywood to make it, her work to help young people and her whirlwind lockdown romance which ended up with her engaged to her fiancé. We also discuss with Victoria how she sets herself goals, and her method of writing down what she wants and successfully manifesting it.  It is host presented an

Jan 19, 2021 • 38:52

Emma Forbes

Emma Forbes

Emma Forbes is well known broadcaster and presenter of TV and Radio from BBC, Capital, Heart FM and the BBC Radio 2 Sunday Breakfast Show. Emma is also the founder of a style website dedicated to fashion, beauty and health and wellness as well as having her own podcast Life and Soul. The Influential Women Podcast talks to Emma about her career and well travelled childhood and what it was like growing up with parents who were well known. We also chat to her about how the Coronavirus pandemic ha

Jan 5, 2021 • 41:36

Tamzin Outhwaite

Tamzin Outhwaite

Tamzin Outhwaite is an actress, presenter, narrator and dancer and was very well known for playing the role of Mel Owen in Eastenders. She has also starred in theatre and TV productions such as Red Cat and crime drama New Tricks.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Tamzin about her experience in lockdown, balancing home schooling whilst tying to work and how the theatre industry has totally pivoted. We also discuss with Tamzin her mantras and how her grandmother and mother really influence

Dec 22, 2020 • 29:10

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin is a journalist, news presenter and a well know regular anchor on BBC Breakfast. She has covered sport from football to the Olympics and Louise was also a radio production assistant on the Today Programme and has been on The One Show and Radio 5 Live. The Influential Women Podcast talks to Louise about her career and how accidentally fell into become a triathlete from a challenge she was set by BBC Breakfast. We also discuss with Louise, her journey with Menopause and how she de

Dec 10, 2020 • 37:57

Jessica Bennett

Jessica Bennett

Jessica Bennett is a New York Times editor at large covering politics, gender and culture. Jessica was appointed The New York Times’ first gender editor as part of an initiative to expand coverage of women and gender issues across platforms. In that role, she contributed to the coverage of #MeToo and was the editor of This Is 18, an immersive look at the lives of 18 year old girls around the world. The Influential Women Podcast talks to Jessica about her experiences as a woman in a male domina

Nov 24, 2020 • 35:13

Yara Martinez

Yara Martinez

Yara Martinez is a television actress who is best known for her roles as Kelly in Hollywood Heights and as Dr. Luisa Alver in the hit series Jane The Virgin. She is starring in the recently released film Huracán, which is a psychological thriller about an aspiring mixed martial arts fighter who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Huracán will be coming soon to VOD and home entertainment.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Yara about how she got into the acting world and how she g

Nov 10, 2020 • 26:18

Nicki Sprinz

Nicki Sprinz

Nicki Sprinz is the managing director of a digital product and games studio, journalist and the co founder of a women’s community in tech. She has a passion and commitment to health and wellbeing. She led the commercial direction for the app - Mood Notes.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Nicki about how she has overcome serious life changing health issues and debilitating illness to survive and thrive and lead by incredible example and live for and love every moment we have!  Hear pre

Oct 27, 2020 • 30:45

Dr Mary Claire Haver

Dr Mary Claire Haver

Dr Mary Claire Haver is an academic professor, scientist and physician who specialises in women’s reproductive health. She devotes her life to helping women with their health and wellness as an entrepreneur and culinary medical expert.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to Dr Haver about how she changed career path when she turned 50 to start a business to help women with their health and wellbeing as they go through menopause.  It is host presented and co-produced  by Nicki Bannerman, exe

Oct 12, 2020 • 32:53

The Wonder Women - Calli and Nichola

The Wonder Women - Calli and Nichola

Calli and Nichola are qualified career coaches, experienced business leaders, twin sisters and the co-founders of Working Wonder.  The Influential Women Podcast talks to the twins about how they ended up setting up Working Wonder, how their past experiences as women has affected how they look at working today.  It is host presented and co-produced  by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls and produced by Saffron Mirza. Support and help us keep makin

Sep 28, 2020 • 26:03

Kelly-Anne Smith: Women on Screen Bonus

Kelly-Anne Smith: Women on Screen Bonus

This is a special short bonus feature highlighting the research Kelly-Anne Smith has done using facial recognition and audio software to capture the reality of women represented on tv screens. Kelly-Anne Smith is a voice-over artist and presenter based between London and the Cotswolds. Smith is a continuity announcer for Sky Nature in the UK. She started as a radio presenter and was the Drivetime DJ on national station Virgin Radio.  Her in-depth interview on her own work life and influences i

Sep 14, 2020 • 20:26

Kelly-Anne Smith

Kelly-Anne Smith

Kelly-Anne Smith is a voice-over artist and presenter based between London and the Cotswolds. Smith is a continuity announcer for Sky Nature in the UK. She started as a radio presenter and was the Drivetime DJ on national station Virgin Radio.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks what Kelly-Anne has achieved over her amazing career and the incredible research she has been doing into women on screen.  It is host presented and co-produced  by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Nicki B

Sep 7, 2020 • 38:58

Shelley Zalis

Shelley Zalis

Shelley Zalis is an internationally-renowned thought leader for advancing equality in the workplace. As the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25, she changed the game, helped elevate feminine values in the workplace and has devoted herself to becoming a mentor and role model to women and leaders in her industry.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks what Shelley has achieved over her amazing career and how she balanced being a boss with being a mother. It is

Aug 24, 2020 • 38:40

Lynne Parker

Lynne Parker

Lynne Parker is the founder and chief executive of Funny Women, which provides comedy expertise to help women to perform, write and do business with humour.   The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ chats to Lynne passions, life, challenges and mantra.  It is host presented and co-produced  by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls and produced by Saffron Mirza. Support and help us keep making podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast

Aug 11, 2020 • 44:31

Lisa Palmer

Lisa Palmer

Lisa Palmer is an entrepreneur, well known relationship and dating expert. She’s a life coaching image coach turned author and helps the rich and famous find their perfect match. Her book 'The Secret To What Men Really' want has been desribed as the Bridget Jones of dating!  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ chats to Lisa about her book and she explains to us from her research and interviews with 1000’s of men, what they really want! Lisa also chats to Nicki about how she doesn’t just focus on f

Jul 21, 2020 • 38:23

Kate Mosse

Kate Mosse

Kate Mosse is a number 1 best selling novelist of historic fiction, gothic fiction, plays and the stage as well as being the founding director of the Women's Prize for fiction which is the largest annual celebration of women's writing in the world. The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks at Kate's 25 years hosting the Women’s Prize, her writing styles, how she gets uses places to inspire her write her books and how 5 minutes a day inspires your storywriting to take shape It is host presented a

Jul 7, 2020 • 38:31

Sam Hall aka Goldierocks

Sam Hall aka Goldierocks

Sam Hall aka Goldierocks is an inspiring multi-award winning broadcaster, global DJ, TV presenter, columnist. She is also an ambassador for many charities to includingOxfam  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks at Sam’s life, from DJ-ing the Paralympic opening ceremony in 2012 to becoming a meditation teacher. Sam has lived a full and influential life. Sam talks to us about her passion and drive to work in the music industry from a young age and how broke into the industry as a young woman.

Jun 22, 2020 • 28:08

Lynne Franks

Lynne Franks

Lynne Franks is an inspiring entrepreneur of social trends in fashion and beauty, she helped launch London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Awards. She has had one of the leading PR agencies in the UK and California as well as being awarded an OBE for services in business, fashion and women empowerment.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks at Lynne’s life through the 80’s where she had a top PR agency and how she inspired the famous Absolutely Fabulous to her now successful empowerment n

Jun 8, 2020 • 28:13

Lynne Franks

Lynne Franks

Lynne Franks is an inspiring entrepreneur of social trends in fashion and beauty, she helped launch London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Awards. She has had one of the leading PR agencies in the UK and California as well as being awarded an OBE for services in business, fashion and women empowerment.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks at Lynne's life through the 80’s where she had a top PR agency and how she inspired the famous Absolutely Fabulous to her now successful book SEED and

Jun 8, 2020 • 28:13

Viv Groskop

Viv Groskop

Viv Groskop is a well-known writer, journalist, comedian, author and podcaster. She has done various stand up gigs to include, 1 woman shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, she was a "Funny Woman" finalist and a "So You Think You’re Funny” semi finalist.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ looks at Viv's life through her early journalist years to her successful stand up comedy and her books which offer advice on how to "How To Own The Room"and "Lift As You Climb".  It is host presented and co-prod

May 26, 2020 • 35:11

Ce Ce Sammy

Ce Ce Sammy

CeCe Sammy is a well-known vocal performance coach on TV’s Pop Idol, The X Factor, Sky, Comic relief and her educational support. The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ follows her life  from young backing singer with Diana Ross to her health setback using music in her recovery.  It is host presented and co-produced  by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls and produced by Saffron Mirza. Support and help us keep making podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/I

May 11, 2020 • 38:06

Tracy Mackness

Tracy Mackness

Tracy is a bad girl turned good, now a motivational speaker and award winning business owner she has used her experiences of prison to completely turn her life around.  The ‘Influential Women Podcast’ discusses with Tracy how being imprisoned  compared to the lockdown which is happening across the world and what can we do to survive it. Tracy gives us tips on how she learnt new skills, read books and how her mantra on life got her through 7 years in prison and how that compares to isolation.

Apr 28, 2020 • 24:21

Karen Liebenguth

Karen Liebenguth

Karen Liebenguth is an accredited Mindfulness Teacher and Life Coach, with influences including Buddhism and accomplished focus.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Karen's work, her zen life style and how she uses different techniques and mantra's go conquer everyday obstacles.  It is co-produced and presented by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Juliette Nicholls and audio produced by Saffron Mirza. Support us and help us keep making podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/Infl

Apr 13, 2020 • 28:23

Katrina Love

Katrina Love

Katrina Love is a positive mindset coach, psychotherapeutic trauma councellor life coach and an author. She is also the co-founder of a happiness wellbeing support group. The 'Influential Womens Podcast' discusses Katrina's work, personal experiences her mantras on staying positive in tough times including, tips on how we can cope in isolation. It is co-produced and presented by Nicki Bannerman, executively produced by Juliette Nicholls and audio produced by Saffron Mirza. Support us and help

Mar 30, 2020 • 44:27

International Women's Day: Anneka Rice

International Women's Day: Anneka Rice

Anneka Rice is a television presenter, radio presenter and philanthropist. On International Women's Day 2020, she shares some inspiring words about the women who influence her.   The 'Influential Women Podcast' is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshar

Mar 14, 2020 • 6:54

International Women's Day: Sam Day on Adversity, Sisterhood and Chronic Illness

International Women's Day: Sam Day on Adversity, Sisterhood and Chronic Illness

Sam Day suffered with chronic fatigue, sleep apnea and breast cancer. She overcame them and now speaks widely on overcoming adversity.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Sam's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&amp

Mar 13, 2020 • 10:15

International Women's Day: Squirrel Sisters on Trusting Your Gut and Self-employment

International Women's Day: Squirrel Sisters on Trusting Your Gut and Self-employment

Gracie & Sophie are sisters and founders of the Squirrel Sisters blog & award winning, 100% natural snacks. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses their life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creat

Mar 12, 2020 • 13:13

International Women's Day: Louise on Cancer, Tenacity and 'Choosing Happy'

International Women's Day: Louise on Cancer, Tenacity and 'Choosing Happy'

Louise is  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses her life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

Mar 11, 2020 • 9:43

International Women's Day: Nadia Finer on Confidence, Shyness and Achieving Your Goals

International Women's Day: Nadia Finer on Confidence, Shyness and Achieving Your Goals

Nadia Finer is known as the 'Shycologist' and is a confidence coach and trainer. She specialises in helping people overcome shyness.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses her life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm

Mar 10, 2020 • 11:02

International Women's Day: Tiger Lilly Song

International Women's Day: Tiger Lilly Song

Tiger Lilly is an award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, with borderline personality disorder. She wrote and recorded a bespoke song for International Women's Day alongside her interview. Hear it exclusively now.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses her life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: ht

Mar 9, 2020 • 4:04

International Women's Day: Tiger Lilly on Music, Tenacity and Borderline Personality Disorder

International Women's Day: Tiger Lilly on Music, Tenacity and Borderline Personality Disorder

Tiger Lilly is an award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, with borderline personality disorder.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses her life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

Mar 9, 2020 • 14:05

International Women's Day: Nicki and Juliette on the third birthday of the podcast!

International Women's Day: Nicki and Juliette on the third birthday of the podcast!

The 'Influential Women Podcast' is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production. Today, we mark the third birthday of the podcast with a special interview with the co-founders. Plus, we'll be releasing a bonus episode every day this week with incredible women from all walks of life.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&amp

Mar 8, 2020 • 10:17

International Women's Day: Helen Pankhurst on Suffrage, Inspiration and Women's Rights

International Women's Day: Helen Pankhurst on Suffrage, Inspiration and Women's Rights

Helen Pankhurst is an international development and women's rights activist and writer. She is currently CARE International's senior advisor working in the UK and Ethiopia. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Helen’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production. It's our third birthday! The Influential Women Podcast has been running for three years. And to celebrate,

Mar 7, 2020 • 28:13

Andrea Thompson on Strength, Resilience and Competition

Andrea Thompson on Strength, Resilience and Competition

Andrea Thompson has been crowned Britain's Strongest Woman after deadlifting 215kg - nearly 34 stones and the SAME weight as a pygmy hippopotamus. She took up strength training two years ago and competed in the gruelling five event competition on August 21, where she won four of the events.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Andrea’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio

Mar 3, 2020 • 30:22

Naomi Lambert on Kindness, Childlessness and Early Menopause

Naomi Lambert on Kindness, Childlessness and Early Menopause

Naomi Lambert is the Creator and Founder at 'The Cool To Be Kind Project' - which challenges people to undertake an act of kindness via hidden cards.     The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Naomi’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&ut

Feb 18, 2020 • 44:20

Claira Hermet on Grief, Mantras and Tenacity

Claira Hermet on Grief, Mantras and Tenacity

Claira Hermet is a blogger, presenter and former TV presenter. She is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene, which increases the chances of getting breast cancer to 85% and had a preventive double mastectomy in January 2015.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Claira’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: ht

Feb 4, 2020 • 42:24

Rowan Coleman talks Writing, Inspiration and Anxiety

Rowan Coleman talks Writing, Inspiration and Anxiety

Rowan Coleman is the author of 'The Girl at the Window'. She juggles writing novels with raising her family which includes a very lively set of toddler twins.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Rowan’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=socia

Jan 14, 2020 • 40:12

Samantha Renke talks Charity, Acting and Independence

Samantha Renke talks Charity, Acting and Independence

Samantha Renke is a disability campaigner and actress, who starred in a Malteasers advert. She has Brittle Bone Condition, but she doesn’t let her condition limit her life and she is fiercely independent. Five years ago she moved from Lancashire, where she lived with her Mum, to London and now she lives on her own in Shoreditch.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jasmine’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio produc

Dec 31, 2019 • 39:23

Jasmine Dotiwala talks Karma, Networks and Career Success Against the Odds

Jasmine Dotiwala talks Karma, Networks and Career Success Against the Odds

Jasmine Dotiwala is a British broadcaster, producer, director and columnist. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jasmine’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.         Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

Dec 17, 2019 • 28:39

Lucy Beresford talks Sex, Relationships and being an Agony Aunt

Lucy Beresford talks Sex, Relationships and being an Agony Aunt

Lucy Beresford is an English writer, broadcaster, psychotherapist and TEDx speaker. She'd been Agony Aunt on ITV's This Morning, hosted Love Decoded for eHarmony and is known as LBC's 'naughty Mary Poppins'.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Lucy’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.        Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patr

Dec 3, 2019 • 41:21

Nicci Gerard talks Journalism, Co-writing with her husband and Dementia

Nicci Gerard talks Journalism, Co-writing with her husband and Dementia

Nicci Gerard is a journalist and campaigner, who writes bestselling novels with her husband under the name Nicci French. She won the 2016 Orwell prize for her reporting on the care of dementia patients in the UK. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Nicci’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.        Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https:/

Nov 19, 2019 • 50:34

Hope Virgo talks being ‘Strong, not Skinny’, Mental Health and Eating Disorders

Hope Virgo talks being ‘Strong, not Skinny’, Mental Health and Eating Disorders

Hope Virgo is an author, public speaker and mental health campaigner. Her most recent book is ‘Stand Tall Little Girl’.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Hope’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.        Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=

Nov 5, 2019 • 28:06

Rachel Elnaugh talks Business Setbacks, Shamanism and Dragons Den

Rachel Elnaugh talks Business Setbacks, Shamanism and Dragons Den

Rachel Elnaugh is an Evolutionary Entrepreneur. She was the creator of Red Letter Days, co-creator of SourceTV and a 'Dragon' in BBCTV's Dragons' Den.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Rachel’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.     Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utm

Oct 22, 2019 • 37:09

Michelle Collins

Michelle Collins

Michelle Collins is a Mother, actress, dog-lover, charity campaigner, feminist, writer, producer and the founder of 'Women in Media'. She is best known for her roles in the British soap operas Eastenders and Coronation Street.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Michelle’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.      Support us and help us keep making the podc

Oct 8, 2019 • 40:53

Tally Koren

Tally Koren

Tally Koren is the Fringe Award winner for best Singer Songwriter and was playlisted on BBC Radio 2. Tally has regularly performed at many top venues with recent highlights including the Royal Albert Hall and in front of the late former president Shimon Peres. With a mixed background, half Syrian and half Polish, Tally believes her voice is there to be heard and is extremely passionate about using her music as a melodic tool to bridge the gap between different cultures. The 'Influential Wo

Sep 24, 2019 • 13:44

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams started the Tough Girl Podcast in August 2015 with 4 episodes and the sole aim of increasing the amount of female role models in the media.    Sarah has now interviewed over 200 female explorers, adventurers, athletes, and everyday women, who have overcome great challenges. The Tough Girl Podcast has been downloaded over 900,000 times and is listened to in 174 countries.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Sarah’s life, work, passions, motivations and influ

Sep 10, 2019 • 40:25

Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the first deaf person in history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest conductors, orchestras, and artists.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Evelyn’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls.     Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast

Aug 27, 2019 • 32:45

Beth Hope

Beth Hope

Beth Hope is the founder of '&hope' her coaching business. She helps clients go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to pursuing and achieving their goals. On her journey through post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I have developed tools and techniques that she brings to my clients to build confidence and resilience.   The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Beth’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette

Aug 13, 2019 • 45:23

Chloe Plumstead

Chloe Plumstead

Chloe Plumstead is a blogger and influencer, who runs ‘The Little Plum’.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Chloe’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls.     Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare   @nickihbc     @julesnicholls

Jul 30, 2019 • 39:35

Harriet Thorpe

Harriet Thorpe

Harriet Thorpe is an English actress known for her roles in the British sitcoms, The Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous. She has also starred in the West End musicals, Cabaret, Wicked and Mamma Mia! She is an ambassador for ‘Walk The Walk’, the UK's largest grant-making breast cancer charity, and the UK's Diversity In Media Awards (DIMAS). Her sister is the actress Matilda Thorpe. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Harriet’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is

Jul 16, 2019 • 25:57

Helen Kingston

Helen Kingston

Helen Kingston is the screenwriter of recent movie release ‘The Flood’.    The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Helen’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls.   Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare     @nickihbc     @julesnicholls

Jul 2, 2019 • 39:44

Emma Heptonstall

Emma Heptonstall

Emma Heptonstall is a divorce coach known as the ‘Divorce Alchemist’. She worked as a legal advisor for 13 years, before studying NLP and becoming a master practitioner. Now, she helps women transform their future and coaches them on feeling in control of their divorce. She’s an author and is starting her own podcast too.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Emma’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juli

Jun 18, 2019 • 41:07

Emma Heptonstall - 'The Divorce Alchemist'

Emma Heptonstall - 'The Divorce Alchemist'

Emma Heptonstall is a divorce coach known as the ‘Divorce Alchemist’. She worked as a legal advisor for 13 years, before studying NLP and becoming a master practitioner. Now, she helps women transform their future and coaches them on feeling in control of their divorce. She’s an author and is starting her own podcast too.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Emma’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juli

Jun 15, 2019 • 41:07

Melanie Eusebe

Melanie Eusebe

Melanie Eusebe is an Entrepreneur, Strategist, Creative Business Lady and Chair of the Black British Business Awards She is also on the WOW-Women of the World Committee. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Melanie’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&a

May 16, 2019 • 35:30

Alisa Jones

Alisa Jones

Alisa Jones is a copywriter, brand strategist and screenwriter.  She is also an advocate for neurodiversity, mental health, and epilepsy, and published her debut collection of comedic essays GOTHAM GIRL INTERRUPTED in 2018.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Alison’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/Influentia

Apr 26, 2019 • 56:01

Fiona Thomas

Fiona Thomas

Fiona Thomas is the author of 'Depression in a Digital Age'.  She is also a mental health speaker & freelance writer.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Fiona's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare @nickihbc @jules

Apr 7, 2019 • 41:11

Helen Croydon

Helen Croydon

Helen Croydon is an author, Journalist-&-Broadcaster-turned-Publicist. She also does executive PR & media consulting - and is a Team GB athlete. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Helen's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=cre

Mar 26, 2019 • 36:31

Melanie Tonia-Evans

Melanie Tonia-Evans

Melanie Tonia-Evans specialises in helping those recovering from Narcissistic Abuse.  She is a healer, author, radio host and expert in narcissism and breaking the cycle of narcissistic abuse. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Melanie's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&

Mar 8, 2019 • 41:15

Jenni Hallam

Jenni Hallam

Jenni Hallam is the owner of women's empowerment group 'Her Invitation'. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jenni's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare @nickihbc @julesnicholls

Feb 26, 2019 • 32:00

Angela Middleton

Angela Middleton

Angela Middleton is the Founder & Owner of MiddletonMurray Group. She's a dynamic social entrepreneur and figurehead of the training and apprenticeship industry.  After starting her career as a graduate trainee at BP Oil, she then moved into senior management positions at Barclays Bank before founding MiddletonMurray in 2002 The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Angela's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio produce

Feb 12, 2019 • 38:30

Janey Lee Grace

Janey Lee Grace

Janey Lee Grace, is a singer, holistic living expert, author, motivational speaker and PR for eco health and wellbeing. She is also a radio DJ, firstly with Virgin Radio as a travel reporter and since 1999, she has been heard on BBC Radio 2 alongside Steve Wright on Steve Wright in the Afternoon, and at one stage she had her own show from 3am to 6am on Saturday mornings. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Janey’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by p

Jan 29, 2019 • 30:51

Judy Murray

Judy Murray

Judy Murray OBE, is a Scottish tennis coach and Mother of tennis champions Andy Murray and Jamie Murray. She runs the Judy Murray Foundation and took on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, with Anton Du Beke. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Judy’s life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium

Jan 1, 2019 • 46:44

Nina Myscow

Nina Myscow

Nina Myscow is a journalist and television presenter who appeared on 'New Faces' and 'Grumpy Old Women'. Over the years, she has lunched with Elton John, travelled with Freddie Mercury and written as autobiography 'Love, Sex and the Pursuit of Chocolate'. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Nina's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @NinaMyskow

Dec 20, 2018 • 49:53

Imi Morgan

Imi Morgan

Imi Morgan is the host of 'Wanna Be' Podcast.  She is also co-founder Shout Out LDN and creator of UK's first women's podcast festival #SOLiveFest18 The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Imy's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @ImiMorgan

Dec 4, 2018 • 40:10

Psychologies Magazine Editor Suzy Walker

Psychologies Magazine Editor Suzy Walker

Suzy Walker is the Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies Magazine. She is also the Author of 'Making the Big Leap'. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Suzy's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @Suzy_walker101

Nov 20, 2018 • 39:10

Christine Clayfield

Christine Clayfield

Christine Clayfield is a millionairess, entrepreneur, public speaker and author. She overcame abuse in both in her childhood and first marriage, and at one point was left in a coma for 10 days. But she decided to change her life and worked hard to build businesses, write books, marry again and have children.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Christine's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nich

Nov 6, 2018 • 40:07

Jade English

Jade English

Jade English was on last year's series of 'The Apprentice.' Since then, she has travelled the world - learning about different ways to find happiness and has even lived as a monk.  She also hosts her own podcast, dissecting this year's series with CEO's and business experts.  It's called 'The Apprentice: Qualified' and you can listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apprentice-qualified/id1437467389?mt=2  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jade's life, work, passions, m

Oct 23, 2018 • 29:46

Jody Day

Jody Day

Jody Day is authour of 'Living the Life Unexpected' and 'Rocking the Life Unexpected' and founder of 'Gateway Women', a network for childless women.  She was honoured in BBC'S 100 Women in 2013. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jody's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @gatewaywomen

Oct 8, 2018 • 45:44

Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls

Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls

In a unique summer edition, co-founders of 'The Influential Women Podcast', Nicki Bannerman and Juliette Nicholls, take to the mic. They discuss how they got started in audio and radio, how they came up with the concept for the podcast - and share a little about their lives, work, passions, motivations and influences. @nickihbc @julesnicholls

Sep 8, 2018 • 15:40

Lisa Unwin

Lisa Unwin

Lisa Unwin, is the founder and CEO of 'She's Back', a business dedicated to helping women have long term, sustainable careers.  She is also co-author of 'She's Back' - an essential guide for anyone who has ambitions beyond motherhood, endorsed by Arianna Huffington. Alongside that, Lisa is a Magistrate - and spent over seven years as Director of Brand and Communication at Deloitte.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Lisa's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-

Aug 7, 2018 • 30:30

Jessica Huie

Jessica Huie

Jessica Huie MBE, is an author and entrepreneur, who recently published ‘Purpose’ about her personal development journey. She encourages women to discover new possibilities and step into the greatest versions of themselves. She became a single mother at 17, travelled the world working with a star-studded client roster and made history on the UK high street. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jessica's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nic

Jul 8, 2018 • 25:03

Natasha Scripture

Natasha Scripture

Natasha Scripture is an author, poet, activist and former aid worker. She has been published in the New York Times, The Telegraph, Glamour UK, Huffington Post and more. She recently published 'Man Fast' - her journey of dating detox, meditating in an Ayurvedic ashram in southern India, toiling on a vineyard on Mount Etna and going on a solo-safari in southern Tanzania. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Natasha's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by p

Jun 8, 2018 • 34:08

Holly Bishop

Holly Bishop

Holly Bishop is a commercial leader with a track record in radio, print, digital and creative partnerships. She is currently Head of Film and Entertainment at Time Inc UK. She also co-runs a family equestrian breeding business, Parkfield Breeding.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Holly's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @HLBish

May 7, 2018 • 28:45

Jennifer Nadel

Jennifer Nadel

Jennifer Nadel is a writer, broadcaster, campaigner and author of 'We: A Manifesto For Women Everywhere'. She qualified as a barrister and was called to The Bar before she became a journalist. Nadel was ITN's Home Affairs editor during the 1990's.  She published an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change with her friend Gillian Anderson in 2017. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jennifer's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by pre

Apr 7, 2018 • 19:27

Jude Kelly CBE

Jude Kelly CBE

Jude Kelly CBE is a theatre director and producer from Liverpool. She is currently Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre and is soon to be moving on to focus solely on the Women of the World Festival internationally. Amongst her many successes, Jude's production of Singin' in the Rain was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production in 2001, she has represented Britain within UNESCO on cultural matters and was assessed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the U

Mar 7, 2018 • 26:47

Shelley Blond

Shelley Blond

Shelley Blond is an actress, voice actress, television presenter and author.  She was the original voice of Lara Croft for the Tomb Raider game - and you might also have spotted her in Peep Show, Cold Feet or performing in the musical 'Only The Lonely'. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Shelley's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @BlondShelley

Feb 7, 2018 • 29:56

Charlie Webster

Charlie Webster

Charlie Webster is an English television presenter, writer and an ambassador for Women’s Aid. She has recently launched her own app ‘PowerMe’, which helps children with self-esteem issues. In 2016, Charlie contracted malaria and became seriously ill in Rio de Janeiro. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Charlie's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @CharlieC

Jan 8, 2018 • 35:18

'Desert Island Discs' Presenter - Kirsty Young

'Desert Island Discs' Presenter - Kirsty Young

Kirsty Young is a Scottish television and radio presenter, best known for BBC Radio 4's 'Desert Island Discs'. Kirsty was one of the original newsreaders on Channel 5's '5 News' and has also presented 'Crime Watch' on BBC One. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Kirsty's life, work, passions, motivations, favourite castaways and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @BBCRadio4

Dec 8, 2017 • 32:05

Clare Mackintosh

Clare Mackintosh

Clare Mackintosh is an internationally successful crime fiction novelist. Her debut novel 'I Let You Go' was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for 12 weeks. It was selected for both the Richard and Judy Book Club and ITV’s Loose Women’s ‘Loose Books’, and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Clare also spent twelve years in the police force, including time on CID, and as a public order commander - and battled the overwhelming grief of the loss of a young child. The 'Influenti

Nov 8, 2017 • 26:42

Vicky Jones

Vicky Jones

Vicky Jones is the best-selling author of her debut novel 'Meet Me At 10'. Vicky also spent time working in the Navy and is working her way through a bucket list of 300 challenges after battling depression. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Vicky's life, work, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @vickyjones7

Oct 8, 2017 • 22:44

Absolute Radio's Emily Dean

Absolute Radio's Emily Dean

Emily Dean is a radio presenter, journalist and TV Producer. She has written for the Sunday Times, the Evening Standard and Glamour. She once held the position of Editor-at-large of the Evening Standard’s ES magazine. Emily currently presents Saturday Breakfast on Absolute Radio with Frank Skinner and her own podcast ‘Walking the Dog’, interviewing her famous friends. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Emily’s life, work, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bann

Sep 8, 2017 • 25:27

'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Author - Deborah Moggach

'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Author - Deborah Moggach

Deborah Moggach is the best-selling author of eighteen novels, including ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, ‘Tulip Fever’ and ‘The Ex-Wives’. Her novels tackle contemporary life, looking at family, divorce, children and relationships. She also wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film ‘Pride and Prejudice’. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, a former Chair of the Society of Authors and has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bristol. The 'Influential Women P

Aug 7, 2017 • 26:27

Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a British computing, mathematics and language child prodigy. She is part of Britain's brainiest family, the youngest person to have a masters and a world record breaker. Now she is campaigning to get more women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through co-founding Stemettes – an award-winning social enterprise inspiring the next generation of females in STEM. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Hewlett-Packard, Deutsche Bank and Lehman Brother

Jul 7, 2017 • 32:55

BBC Radio 4's Fi Glover

BBC Radio 4's Fi Glover

Fi Glover is an award-winning BBC journalist and presenter. She currently presents ‘The Listening Project’ for BBC Radio 4, ‘Shared Experience’ for BBC Radio 4 and ‘My Perfect Country’ for BBC World Service. She was made a Fellow of the Radio Academy in 2014. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Fi’s life, work, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @fifiglover @nickihbc @julesnicholls

Jun 7, 2017 • 30:15

Badass Women's Hour's Harriet Minter

Badass Women's Hour's Harriet Minter

Harriet Minter is a journalist, broadcaster and feminist. She was formerly The Guardian's 'Women in Leadership' Editor and currently co-presents 'Badass Women's Hour' on TalkRadio with Emma Sexton and Natalie Campbell. She also writes a column for Psychologies magazine and is a trained coach. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Harriet's life, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and edited and co-produced with Juliette Nicholls. @harrietminter @ba

May 8, 2017 • 32:04

Huffington Post's Carla Buzasi

Huffington Post's Carla Buzasi

Carla Buzasi (pronounced 'Bizarchi') was a high-achiever from a young age from a world-class women's magazine online journalist and editor to founding the influential Huffington Post in the UK and is now leading vast staff teams with global trend forecasting team WGSN. 'The Influential Women Podcast' discusses Carla's life, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and edited and co-produced with Juliette Nicholls. @CarlaBuzasi @wgsn @nickiHBC @julesnicholls

Mar 6, 2017 • 21:23

High-end Headhunter Kathleen Saxton

High-end Headhunter Kathleen Saxton

Kathleen Saxton is a media and people influencer and an inspiring leader with great vision, insightful strategies and modern therapies and philosophies for today's frantic world with Psyched Global and headhunting firm the Lighthouse Company. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Kathleen's life, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and edited and co-produced with Juliette Nicholls. @kittySax @psychedglobal @ShippingReport @nickiHBC @julesenicholls

Mar 6, 2017 • 27:10

Woman's Hour's Jane Garvey

Woman's Hour's Jane Garvey

Jane Garvey is a highly successful radio presenter and a well-known voice on BBC Radio 4's 'Woman's Hour' and 5 Live and is hugely influential with real life women's issues. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Jane's life, passions and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and edited and co-produced with Juliette Nicholls. @janegarvey1 @bbcwomanshour @bbc5live @nickiHBC @julesnicholls

Mar 6, 2017 • 20:26

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