Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Lauren Currie to explore success, the importance of community, and the challenges women face in defining their identities. Lauren shares the story of receiving an OBE, her entrepreneurial spirit, and framing the idea of success as a parent.
Useful links:
The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.
TED Talk about multi-potentialites - Emilie Wapnick
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Success and Confidence Building
06:41 - Childhood Experiences and the Concept of Success
10:16 - Understanding Tall Poppy Syndrome
13:38 - Parenting and framing Success
19:59 - Being awarded an OBE
27:37 - Navigating Entrepreneurship: From Side Hustles to Success
38:02 - Collaboration Over Competition
38:47 - Struggles with Confidence Across Demographics
39:51 - The Fear of Visibility and Judgment
41:28 - Gendered Expectations in the Workplace
43:27 - Embracing Plurality in Identity
46:52 - The Pressure to Choose One Path
50:25 - Redefining Success Beyond Capitalism
51:29 - Celebrating Small Successes
54:04 - Quickfire Round
