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Comeback Coach104 - COMEBACK – Samantha Downes – The Express - it's OK to be ambitious - ditching freelance for employment - is your career in bloom?Ask me a QHello Bright Minds, my guest today is 53 year old journalist Samantha Downes, who last year took up the post of senior news reporter at The Express after many years working freelance. She joined The Express in November after specialising in pensions and investment journalism as an investigative reporter for both trade and national publications including the Financial Times, City AM, and Pensions Expert. She’s a mother of two teenage girls and writes about midlife, parenting and money issues for her own substack. She’s written two books and has another under...2025-04-3050 min
Live Music San Diego - Beat MapRhythms, Basslines and Unexpected Gems - San Diego's Vibrant Music Scene with Beat Map# "Beat Map: Navigating San Diego's Music Scene This Week"## Episode DescriptionDive into the pulsating heart of San Diego's diverse music landscape with Beat Map, your ultimate local guide to concerts, hidden venues, and musical discoveries across America's Finest City. In this comprehensive episode, your host takes you on an immersive audio tour of the upcoming week's most exciting performances, from intimate indie showcases to spectacular waterfront concerts.### What You'll DiscoverThis episode unpacks San Diego's vibrant live music calendar, featuring detailed insights on:- **Genre-spanning recommendations**: From Butcher Brown's...2025-04-2904 minComeback Coach102. COMEBACK - Helena Morrissey - ex CEO - 9 maternity leaves - pay rise negotiations - 30% club founder - finances after a breakAsk me a QHello Bright Minds, today I’m talking to Baroness Helena Morrissey, ex CEO of Newton Asset Management, founder of the 30% Club and founding ambassador of AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign to help women feel good about investing. She’s also the mother of nine children and author of A Good Time to Be a Girl.We talk about how to ask for a promotion and the power of holding silence when you do.The gender ISA gap, pensions and investing for children.Helena’s experience of returning to work after nine maternit...2025-04-0238 min
AJ Bell Money MattersFinancial wins and resolutionsThis week on the pod, Danni and Laura review the financial wins from last year and resolutions for 2025 from the Money Matters team. It's important to celebrate any money goal achieved, no matter how big or small. From building an emergency fund and quashing lifestyle creep to filing paperwork on time and fixing energy tariffs, we share our successes.
We also dive into financial resolutions and setting achievable money habits. Our experts discuss top tips to start 2025 on the right foot, and maybe give you some ideas to feel good about your finances.
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The Emily ShowNY Times Sued & Lawsuit Trilogy. Alec Baldwin Sues Prosecutors. Jay-Z’s Lawyer Getting Spicy.Alec Baldwin is suing Kari Morrissey and others involved in the Rust case. The lawsuit stems from Baldwin claiming he was wrongly prosecuted for the accidental shooting death of Helena Hutchins on the set of Rust. The case was dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. Baldwin is suing for violation of his civil rights, conspiracy, malicious abuse of process, defamation and other causes of action.Attorney Alex Spiro represents both Baldwin and Jay-Z. The judge in the Jay-Z case has had enough of his antics, who has asked him to tone down his inflammatory language, ad hominem attacks...2025-01-1330 minAJ Bell Money MattersDon't fear your future with Ageism Is Never In StyleOn the first pod of 2025, we're joined by award-winning founder of Ageism Is Never In Style, Jacynth Bassett. Having created a vibrant community of people often ignored by society, we ask Jacynth how to breakdown stereotypes around ageing and enjoy preparing for your future. We also talk through the inspiration for the AJ Bell Money Matters & Ageism Is Never In Style collaboration.
Sign up for the #dontfearyourfuture free webinar here to put your questions to Baroness Helena Morrissey and Jacynth Bassett: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1683069072008430942
We’ll see you at 12:30pm on 29th January!
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¡Mujeres Arriba!"A Good Time to Be a Girl" de Helena MorrisseySumérgete en "A Good Time to Be a Girl" de Helena Morrissey, una obra revolucionaria que está transformando nuestra visión del liderazgo femenino. De la mano de una extraordinaria líder que logró equilibrar su rol como CEO de Newton Investment Management y madre de nueve hijos, descubriremos cómo la autenticidad, la innovación y las nuevas formas de trabajo están creando un futuro más prometedor para el liderazgo femenino. Un episodio imperdible de 40 minutos que podría cambiar tu perspectiva sobre el poder y el potencial de las mujeres en el mundo profesional actual.2024-10-2923 min
The Wobbly MiddleUnfinished BusinessWhat happens when one of the most influential woman in the City resigns at the top of her game? Dame Helena Morrissey stunned the financial world when she stepped down as CEO of Newton Asset Management at 50 — without a fully formed plan. In this compelling episode, Helena opens up about the unfinished business that drove her forward; and how she learned to embrace discomfort as she forged a new path. As one of the most prominent advocates for equal pay and opportunity, Helena also sets out her powerful vision for getting more mid-career women into investment rol...2024-10-2332 minAJ Bell Money MattersBaroness Helena Morrissey on managing family finances with nine childrenOn this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we speak to our Founding Ambassador, Baroness Helena Morrissey, about how she manages her family finances with nine children. With tips for people with or without children, Helena shares her biggest learnings and how she has balanced a career and family life.
Danni and Laura also flag up an important date for women who have taken time out of the work place and might have gaps in their national insurance contributions - something which could stop them getting the full state pension in retirement. Plus they...2024-10-0235 min
Boardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinOliver Cummings: Unlocking Boardroom Excellence - Insights from Nurole's CEO(0:00) Intro.(1:20) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:07) Start of interview. (2:58) Oliver's origin story.(7:00) His experience in private equity with PE-backed boards.(9:57) About the mission and focus of Nurole, the UK-based board search firm where he serves as CEO. (12:27) On Nurole's network of 65,000+ board leaders (two parts: free and paid offerings).(20:16) Demystifying the board search process, four key stages:Briefing stageSourcing processAssessment phaseOnboarding (ongoing support)(25:19) From a board candidate perspective.(28:14) On board evaluations.(32:44) Common characteristics of di...2024-07-291h 06
BeginningsColin Meloy of The DecemberistsOn today's episode, I talk to musician Colin Meloy. Originally from Helena, Montana, Colin played in a few bands in high school and college before eventually forming The Decemberists in Portland, Oregon at the turn of the century. They released their first album, Castaways and Cutouts a few years later on Kill Rock Stars, who they continued to work with until eventually signing with Capitol Records. Since 2002, the band has released nine albums, and in addition, Colin has recorded a number of solo cover albums, starting with Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey almost two decades ago. The Decemberists latest album...2024-07-261h 01
Accountancy InsightsBehind the Numbers: Groupthink – the boardroom’s most pervasive problem?In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss strategies to prevent and tackle groupthink at board level. By suppressing debate and disrupting effective decision-making, groupthink poses a significant governance challenge for firms. Notably, the recent scandal over fee transparency at wealth manager St James’s Place – which has set aside £426m for client refunds – has been blamed on groupthink in the boardroom. Philippa Lamb examines ways forward with Baroness Helena Morrissey, financier and former Non-Executive Director at St James’s Place; Peter van Veen, Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship at ICAEW; a...2024-06-2739 min
Investing MattersJean Roche, Co-Manager of Schroder UK Mid Cap Investment Trust, Characteristics of 30 baggers, Episode 66To quote Danica McKellar, “Maths is the only place where truth and beauty mean the same thing”.
With that in mind, welcome to this insightful Investing Matters interview with the hugely successful Fund Manager, Jean Roche CFA, the Lead Manager of FTSE-list Schroder UK Mid cap Fund and one third of Schroders' UK Small Mid cap Team with Andy Brough and James Goodman.
After attaining a Master’s Degree in Financial and Industrial Mathematics from Dublin City University, Jean was successful in being selected for Morgan Stanley’s graduate programme and commenced her investment career in 1999...2024-05-2255 min
Money Confidential with Katie Morley"Is private school worth the financial sacrifice?" How far would you go to afford private school for your children... and is it even worth it? In this episode, Katie hears from "Lucy" who is stuck on whether to send her children to private school. To find answers, Katie hits the road and speaks to Phil in Bolton, who sold his house, ISAs and moved the whole family 200 miles north in order to pay for his kids' school fees. Katie also finds answers from Melanie Sanderson, Managing Editor of the Good Schools Guide & Telegraph writer Helena Morrissey, who paid for all 9 of her children to attend private...2024-05-2237 min
Enter the Boardroom with Nurole68. Baroness Helena Morrissey - Taking a stand: how board members can challenge successfullyBaroness Morrissey is former/Chair of Altum Group, Fidelis Insurance Group, Investment Industry Diversity Project, AJ Bell and The Investment Association. In this conversation with Nurole CEO, Oliver Cummings, she answers: Did you see the fee issues at St James’s Place coming? (1:42) How can board members challenge the status quo successfully? (5:52) How do you decide when to stand down and when to dig in? (12:00) What do you know now which you wish you’d known at the beginning of your non-exec career? (13:36) As a board member, how do you build hone...2024-05-0843 min