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The Dangerous Women PodcastSERIES FINALE "Say Yes Before You Can So No." Sophy Norris in conversation with Emma McClarkin, OBE. CEO of the British Beer & Pub AssociaitonIn the Series 4 Finale, Sophy Norris speaks to a true trailblazer, a woman unafraid to work in the worlds seen as typically male: politics, rugby and the great British pub. Emma McClarkin is the current Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BPPA), a role she has had since 2019. A passionate beer and pub lover, Emma is the voice for the beer and pub sector, leading them through the pandemic and interfacing with Government and stakeholders to secure vital grant support and economic stimulus to aid the Sector's recovery.Before joining the BBPA, Emma...
2026-02-0458 minThe Dangerous Women PodcastSeries 4, Episode 7. "I am excellent. I am not a token." Sophy Norris in conversation with Ama Frimpong. Head of Product at 52 North and IET's Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2022In this, our penultimate Episode of Series 4, our host Sophy Norris speaks to the, quite simply, inspirational Ama Frimpong: self-confessed tinkerer, creator, engineer, fixer, representor and mother (plus so much we have missed out).Ama is Head of Product Development at 52 North Health, where she leads development across the company’s portfolio of healthcare solutions, including Neutrocheck® developed to help cancer patients avoid sepsis. She is also a multi-award-winning biomedical engineer, named the 2022 Young Woman Engineer of the Year by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (Inventors and Innovators). Wit...
2026-01-211h 03The Dangerous Women Podcast"Windows of Joy." Series 4, Episode 6. Sophy Norris in conversation with Natalie Abou-Alwan, Author of How To Navigate Your Career Like a LegendOur first podcast of 2026 is a candid conversation about being a woman in a highly corporate environment and the importance of sharing our life experiences so that we can all learn from them.In this Episode our host Sophy Norris speaks to former lawyer and GC, and now first-time author, Natalie Abou-Alwan. Natalie is a London-based lawyer with over 25 years of experience across leading City and Wall Street firms, multi-national giants such as JPMorgan, Chase Bank and BP p.l.c., as well as smaller businesses. She is recognised in the Legal500 GC Powerlist as...
2026-01-0759 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Could do better." Series 4, Episode 5. Sophy Norris in conversation with Claire Roberts, Co-Founder of Full Fathom Five and inclusive AI campaignerIn this week's episode, our host Sophy Norris speaks to a woman on the frontline of AI; someone who has deliberately crafted her own career whilst raising a family and battling a few of her own "demons". Claire Roberts is an inclusive AI campaigner and Co-Founder of Full Fathom Five, an AI consulting and training firm dedicated to helping organisations design ethical, people-centred AI strategies and develop confident, inclusive AI leaders. A founding member of the UKAI Women in AI, Claire is a passionate advocate for women & diversity in technology and AI, most recently speaking at the UK...
2025-12-101h 17
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostReform expense claims, is Trump tapping out of Ukraine?Reform UK denies Nigel Farage broke electoral law after claims he falsified expenses. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Downing Street as Donald Trump criticises his position in peace talks.Britain's Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Championship.And Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official.Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
2025-12-0809 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Recovering Perfectionist". Series 4, Episode 4. Sophy Norris in conversation with Georgia Ware Co-Founder & CEO of HotGreen SolutionsToday, our host Sophy Norris is speaking to Georgia Ware, the Co-Founder and CEO of climate tech start-up HotGreenSolutions. Georgia is taking on the world of industrial heat (which contributes a staggering 20% to CO2 emissions) through her impressive blend of entrepreneurialism, innovation, storytelling and gritty determination. HotGreen is an industrial heat pump start-up that is outcompeting steam boilers with a green heat solution. She became passionate about industrial heat, and its enormous climate impact while in her previous role as the Head of Growth and Partnerships at Hexxcell, a hybrid-AI software company focused on optimising the maintenance processes...
2025-11-2657 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Tea & Toast". Series 4, Episode 3. Sophy Norris in conversation with Bobby Davis, MisChief Ripple Maker, Leadership Coach and Podcast HostIn this Episode, our host Sophy Norris speaks to Bobby Davis, who is most definitely a zig, not zag type of woman. Bobby is a coach and a champion of change. She works with individuals and teams to help them get unstuck, breathe a little easier, and step into who they want to be.She has over 27 years of experience in organisational development, business transformation, and leadership. Her background spans the British Army, non-profits, professional services, and private equity-owned hotel groups. She’s worked within C-suite teams, led major people-focused transformation programmes, and built cultures where coaching an...
2025-11-1254 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"You're Pretty Smart for a Woman". Series 4, Episode 2. Sophy Norris in conversation with Robin Wiener, President of ReMASometimes being dangerous is about longevity. About deeply understanding an industry, the space you fill, and the power you have to transform. Our Episode 2 guest exemplifies this kind of Dangerous Woman. Robin Wiener is President of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), where she has worked for over 30 years. She is known as a passionate and visionary leader who advocates for the economic, environmental, and social benefits of recyclingHer organisation represents more than 1,700 companies in the U.S. and around the world that produce high-quality recycled materials, supplying manufacturing industries and helping to make the supply chain...
2025-10-2951 minThe Dangerous Women PodcastSERIES LAUNCH. "First Time Founder." Sophy Norris in conversation with Roxy Pryor, Founder and CEO of SuperoomIn this Series 4 opening Episode, our host Sophy Norris speaks to Roxy Pryor, the visionary founder & CEO of Superoom. This rapidly scaling startup sells clinical-grade, organic functional mushrooms focused on boosting wellness and performance. In 2019, Roxy’s copper IUD led to full-blown copper toxicity, triggering cystic acne, weight gain, panic attacks, depression, and chronic exhaustion. Despite months of doctor visits and endless prescriptions, it was her discovery of functional mushrooms that sparked her true recovery and ultimately Superoom’s mission.Roxy leads the company with a clear mission: to empower people to proactively manage their heal...
2025-10-1555 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastSERIES 4 Special Episode with Propolis - Transformation TogetherThe Alligator Pi Agency | LinkedInSophy Norris LinkedInLinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedInPropolis homepage - B2B Marketing Welcome to Transformation Together, our very first podcast special, in collaboration with Propolis, a community where B2B marketers convene to find the right strategies, frameworks and skills to drive growth, teams and prove clear business impact. In this “Transformation Together” special, our host Sophy Norris interviews 11 incredible women about what they think about the rapid transformation marketing leaders face today, how we and our teams ride the waves of change, and who leaders turn to help ride that change (spoi...
2025-10-091h 12The Dangerous Women PodcastSERIES FINALE "Too young, too likely to get pregnant, too old". Series 3, Episode 8. Sophy Norris in conversation with Annie Coleman, Ambassador Stanford Centre on LongevityIn our Series Finale, Sophy Norris speaks to Annie Coleman, an Ambassador for Stanford University’s Center on Longevity, whose mission is to accelerate and implement scientific discoveries, technological advances, behavioural practices, and social norms so that century-long lives are healthy and rewarding. Annie also runs her own business, RealiseLongevity, and is a sought-after speaker and published writer on longevity, the future of work and organisational culture. In this Episode, we unpack what longevity means and the reality of ageism in a population living longer and more actively than ever before. This brings with it huge challenges, but...
2025-09-0352 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Best Intent." Series 3, Episode 7. Sophy Norris in conversation with Annalise Coady, President Europe GCI HealthIn this Episode our host Sophy Norris and guest Annalise Coady, President Europe GCI Health, dive deep into the heart of agency life, exploring the nuances of female leadership and tackling one of the hottest topics of our time, the rise of artificial intelligence. Annalise brings over 20 years of experience in global marketing communications, where her expertise in data, AI, and technology helps clients navigate the complex healthcare environment we face today.But this isn’t just about the stats and strategies. We’re here to celebrate Annalise's passion for making scientific data accessible and engaging for ever...
2025-08-1349 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Apple Trees." Series 3, Episode 6. Sophy Norris in conversation with Lindsey Bass, Fundraising and Head of Marketing at ImpactA GlobalThis week's conversation is with Lindsey Bass, Fundraising and Head of Marketing at ImpactA Global.ImpactA is a new kind of female-led investment business. A pioneering woman-led infrastructure debt strategy for Global Emerging Markets, mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, was created to catalyse investment in sustainable infrastructure. The team, founded by four women, helps to solve funding gaps in transformational projects and unlocks critical investment to drive climate transition and address inequality. Lindsey has a 20-year track record as an investment industry professional, but the start of her career could not be further from this...
2025-07-3049 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Educating Dangerous Girls" Series 3, Episode 5. Sophy Norris in conversation with Liz Gregory, Head of The Maynard SchoolThis series of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast is sponsored by the fantastic ESET, providing Next-Gen Digital Security for Home and Business. We thank you so much for making our show possible. In Episode 5, Series 3, Sophy Norris talks to Liz Gregory, the head of an all-girls fee-paying school, The Maynard School. The Maynard has recently been named as a top 100 school by The Times and Sunday Times, as well as being named the best school in the South West. It is one of several all-girls schools on the list (not all fee-paying), making us wonder if all-girls...
2025-07-1652 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"The M-Word". Series 3, Episode 4. Sophy Norris in conversation with Fiona Prior-Palmer, Menopause Nurse AdvisorSeries 3 of The Dangerous Women Collective Podcast is magnificently sponsored by ESET, providing Next-Gen Digital Security for home and Business. We heartily thank you. In this Episode, Sophy Norris discusses all things menopause with specialist advisor Fiona Prior-Palmer. Fiona is a specialist community health nurse and has completed her menopause care professional certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. She also runs a private menopause clinic called Second Spring, as well as working at The Royal Devon University Trust for Occupational Health, where she is the Trust’s Menopause Nurse Advisor for NHS staf...
2025-07-0234 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Unstoppable" Series 3, Episode 3. Sophy Norris in conversation with Rachelle Peterson, Founder of LOQIA and Rebound and RiseThis series of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast is sponsored by ESET, providing Next-Gen Digital Security for Home and Business. In Episode 3, Series 3, Sophy Norris speaks to Rachelle Peterson about her mesmerising resurgence after being made redundant over a year ago. Rachelle Peterson is a visionary entrepreneur and storyteller, driving innovation and connection through her two ventures, both founded post-redundancy, and both when she was North of 50. As the Founder of LOQIA Group, she leads a pioneering media consultancy that specialises in strategic growth across the B2B and D2E (Direct to...
2025-06-1856 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Weapons-Grade Delegator" Series 3, Episode 2. Sophy Norris in conversation with Lisa Quest. Partner, Head of UK And Ireland and Co-Head of the Government and Public Institutions Practice, Europe for Oliver Wyman.This Series of The Dangerous Women Collective Podcast is sponsored by ESET, providing Next-Gen Digital Security for Home and Business.In Episode 2, Sophy Norris speaks to international powerhouse, advisor to governments and industry, university lecturer, public speaker, arts and crafts enthusiast and working mother - Lisa Quest. Lisa works with senior civil servants and ministers as well as executives of the UK&I’s leading institutions on topics spanning digital transformation, governance, strategy, financial planning, risk management and public policy & regulatory response. Lisa has advised senior government leaders and policymakers on topics of industry competitiveness an...
2025-06-0444 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Intersectionality" Series 3, Episode 1. Sophy Norris in conversation with Emma Critchley-Lloyd, Founder of Big Little London and CMO of Zodia MarketsWe start our third series, now sponsored by ESET, providing Next-Gen Digital Security for Home and Business, with quite a bang. With stories about classism, backstabbing, appropriation, dire straits, and of course, triumph. It is all about moments of intersection, when forces collide and a new path emerges. Sophy Norris speaks to Emma Critchley-Lloyd who, like so many Dangerous Women, is many things. CMO of Zodia Markets - the institutional-first digital asset platform, founder of multi-award-winning PR and Marketing agency Big Little London, long-standing member of the DMA B2B Council, a proud part-time working mum, and...
2025-05-2849 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"I call my brain Carly." Series 2, Episode 8. A conversation with Helen Brown, Fractional Marketing Director*Warning* Sophy's conversation with Helen Brown features sexual violence.In the final Episode of Series 2 of the podcast, Sophy Norris has a searingly honest, raw and ultimately uplifting conversation with Helen Brown. Helen is brave and generous enough to share two of the most painful and vulnerable moments in her life, and let us know how she moved forward from them. Raped whilst working abroad at the end of her second year at University, Helen returned to the UK and Uni life a changed person. Her anxiety and PTDS continued for several years, and she...
2025-04-2355 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Create order from chaos." Series 2, Episode 7. A conversation with Julie Berriff, UK Marketing Director, ESETIn Episode 7 of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast, Sophy speaks to Julie (Jules) Berriff, UK Marketing Director for ESET. It is a kick-ass conversation, not least because Jules used to be a UK kickboxing champion alongside her day job as a seasoned marketer. Jules's career has been varied and interesting. She started working at Newcastle University on international projects whilst studying for her MA. She then moved into promoting film for the North East before being seconded to BAFTA to represent the same region. Seduced by a job title, she hopped into the old Business Link Service, hea...
2025-04-0947 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"I'm a roller-coaster fanatic!" Series 2, Episode 6. A conversation with Rebecca Hirst, CMO UK, EYIn Episode 6 of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast, Sophy speaks to feather-ruffler, Ted-talker, opportunity-grabber, risk-taker, roller-coaster fantastic, and CMO UK for EY - Rebecca Hirst. Rebecca has worked with some of the world's largest global brands, including EY, Samsung, Coca-Cola, Schweppes, Kellogg’s, Kleenex, Microsoft, IBM, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Star Alliance. It is not surprising that this work has been widely recognised, most recently as one of Campaign Magazine’s 40 over 40 and a Marketing Week Top 100 Most Effective Marketers. And EY was recognised as the UK’s most valuable brand in 2024 by Brand Finance.As you...
2025-03-2657 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Embrace your uniqueness." Series 2, Episode 5. An International Women's Day Special with Susie Burrage OBE.Today, to celebrate #IWD2025, we are lucky enough to speak to global recycling doyenne Susie Burrage OBE. Susie is a pioneering female voice in an industry which can, certainly from the outside in, seem male dominated. She is the first female President of the Bureau of International Recycling and the British Metals Recycling Association, and holds many other prominent international positions. She is a passionate advocate of good recycling does, and its role in the circular economy and sustainability agenda.Susie is a leader by example and takes the visibility of her role seriously, especially when it...
2025-03-0739 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Holding a Fabergé egg every day." Series 2, Episode 4. A Conversation with Daisy Tormé, actress, singer, and looperThis series of The Dangerous Women Podcast showcases just how vital enduring friendships are to being dangerous. So, it is fitting that in this episode Sophy catches up with school friend Daisy Tormé, Daisy is an actress, singer, and host and is also the daughter of Jazz legend Mel Tormé and British actress Janette Scott and the granddaughter of national treasure Dame Thora Hird. Following in the footsteps of the “family business” Daisy has always known that her one true love was performing and she has worked in almost every corner of the performing arts: Film, television, radio...
2025-02-2649 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Guilt is an optional extra." Series 2, Episode 3. A Conversation with Lizzie Beuzeval, Director of Communications and Marketing at LogicorIn Episode 3 of the Dangerous Women Collective podcast, Sophy speaks to the fearless communicator Lizze Beuzeval. Unafraid to follow her own path, Lizzie's career has moved from PR to the MoD, to Helmand Province, Heathrow Airport, and most recently international logistics and real estate at Logicor.Lizzie's expertise lies in reputation and messaging, and this comes alive when she talks about her career path, her most recent B2B experiences, and being a (balanced) working mother of three children under the age of eight. She has reframed what it means to be dangerous - focusing on courage...
2025-02-1247 minThe Dangerous Women Podcast"Big Girls Pants." Series 2, Episode 2. A conversation with Toni Allen, Chief Engagement and Growth Office at the Instution of Engineering.and TechnologyIn the second Episode of this series of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast, Sophy speaks to Toni Allen; ultra-experienced marketer, passionate ED&I advocate, STEM champion, and fearless mother of three. She shares her career, insights, and passions expansively and generously, making this a must-not-miss episode. Dare to tune in and learn more about: The continued need for representation in STEM roles worldwide, and what the IET is doing to support this. The stats are not where they should be. In the UK alone 26% of women work in STEM roles, just 15.7% in engineering roles, and only 9...
2025-01-2948 minThe Dangerous Women PodcastEpisode 1 - "I got disco leg." A conversation with Sarah Furness, Combat Helicopter Pilot, Keynote Speaker and Mindfullness CoachIn this opening episode of Series 2, Sophy talks to former combathelicopter pilot, mindfulness coach, keynote speaker and Dangerous Women parexcellence Sarah Furness. Sarah has unique perspective on what being dangerousmeans to her, and shares stories from her life to bring this to life. The wide-ranging, no-limits conversation covers:The power of being dangerous, and what brave looks like.The importance of language when discussing gender, and inclusivity. If it’s uncomfortable you are probably having the right conversations.Inclusivity targets, are they good or bad? Our role in...
2025-01-1540 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastNikki J. OwenNikki J. Owen has a dramatic past that changed legal history in 1978. She uses raw honesty to share what she went through and how she transformed her life from a very dark place. Nikki was a sufferer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) who was prosecuted for arson endangering life and attempting to kill her mother at the Old Bailey but made legal history on 22 December 1978 by successfully using her condition as a defence. Pioneering research doctor Katharina Dalton testified as an expert witness. As a result of this trauma she developed tools and resources in attempt to h...
2023-09-2657 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastAnnabel ThomasOn today’s episode, Sophy chats with the incredible Annabel Thomas, the creator and CEO of Scottish whisky company Nc’nean Distillery. Annabel started Nc’nean to change the way the world thinks about whisky from Scotland. Her mission was to create a whisky which could exist in harmony with this planet we call home. After leaving her job in London in 2013, she spent four years raising funds and building the distillery from the ground up on the west coast of Scotland. They’ve been distilling since 2017 and in 2020 we launched their first ever whisky. Thank you for l...
2023-07-2544 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastDevonne SpenceOn today’s episode, Sam is chatting with Devonne Spence, founder of Andover Road, a bespoke PR and brand management for athletes, entrepreneurs and fintech. Her experience with some of the biggest fintech brands in the world has led her to combining her passions for sport and entrepreneurship to becoming a qualified sports agent, dedicating her expertise to helping young athletes invest in themselves and their future. Helping people succeed is Devonne's cornerstone and her network knows this well.Thank you for listening to this episode of the Dangerous Women Podcast. To learn more, find us on...
2023-07-1140 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastNichola Johnson-Marshall & Calli LouisOn today’s episode, Sophy chats with Nichola Johnson-Marshall and Calli Louis — the co-founders of coaching and mentoring consultancy Working Wonder. Together, they work to empower businesses to create positive working environments and relationships that in turn drive innovation, creativity, productivity, and profitability. Pulling from their wealth of experience in big consumer brands and communications agencies, Nichola and Calli confidently embrace and create the working environments of the future.The Authority Gap:https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-authority-gap-9781784165888Thank you for listening to this episode of the Dangerous Women Podcast. To lea...
2023-06-2750 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastCaz MeechOn today’s episode, Sam is chatting with Caz Meech, the Global Head of Internal Communications, Employee Events and Engagement at automotive technology company, Keyloop. In her role, Caz focuses on initiatives promoting gender and diversity inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace and achieving work-life balance — which as a mum with Irlen Syndrome working in a male-dominated industry, she knows all too well. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Dangerous Women Podcast. To learn more, find us on Instagram, LinkedIn or at dangerouswomencollective.com
2023-06-1346 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastWendy ShandAre women, thanks to generations of multi-tasking, naturally predisposed to leading on the resilience agenda?On today’s episode, Sophy is chatting with award winning entrepreneur Wendy Shand. Now the Chief Strategist at business crisis consultancy, Impact Resilience, Wendy’s impressive career has spanned consumer and B2B industries and global audiences. In 2006, Wendy founded the UK's leading family-friendly international travel brand — Tots to Travel. Her success over the last 15 years has been in identifying a valuable niche within a competitive market place and then creating a strategy and a compelling, engaging and commer...
2023-05-3042 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastAshleigh HuishOn today’s episode, Sam is chatting with content creator and inclusive fashion influencer Ashleigh Huish. Her plus size try-on hauls and relatable family life during lockdown launched her to internet fame and a clothing range collaboration with In The Style. Harnessing her connection with her 1.2 million followers, she’s created a women’s clothing line inspired by what women really want — inclusivity no matter your shape or size. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Dangerous Women Podcast. To learn more, find us on Instagram, LinkedIn or at dangerouswomencollective.com
2023-05-1652 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastEmma JacobsIn this week's episode, we're chatting with the lovely Emma Jacobs, work and careers features writer for the Financial Times. Emma's journalism has explored everything from quiet quitting to managerial endorsed forced fun, neurodiversity, the four day week, and intergenerational working. Have a listen as she chats with Samantha about her experience working in a male-dominated industry, the next generation of work, and more!
2023-05-0242 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastKitty UnderhillWelcome to our very first episode and have we started off strong with our first guest. Join us this wee as we chat with body & self acceptance coach and model Kitty Underhill about what it really looks like to be kind to ourselves, how to (or how not to) network in a creative field, and so much more.
2023-04-0431 min
Unicorny10. Getting & Giving Value Through Thought Leadership with Nicky DaviesEpisode description:This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Sophy Norris, Group Client Development Director at Selbey Anderson to interview Nicky Davies. Nicky is Director of Marketing Programs and Operations for Protolabs - manufacturer source of rapid prototypes and on-demand production parts.In the show, Dom asks Nicky how thought leadership is evolving and why it’s important. The team dives into the nuts and bolts of one of Protolabs’ Aerospace campaigns: how it was conceived, how they executed the campaign, when they expected a return on their investment, and what they actually got...
2023-02-2137 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastWelcome to The Dangerous Women PodcastJoin co-founders Samantha Losey and Sophy Norris as they chat with the "dangerous" women taking on the old boys club.
2023-02-1600 min
The Dangerous Women PodcastWelcome to The Dangerous Women PodcastJoin co-founders Samantha Losey and Sophy Norris as they chat with the "dangerous" women taking on the old boys club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1600 min
Marketing TrekEP 8: Life vs Livelihood: How to get the right balanceAs the world starts to unlock from the Covid 19 crisis, how do you balance the need to protect life with the need to earn a living? Sophy Norris and Hannah Kerslake from Flagship PR outline how their clients are getting the balance right.
2020-06-1118 min