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The SHECAN PodcastNina Marenzi on Launching & Scaling The Future of Fabrics Fair & The Sustainable AngleThe Sustainable Angle was established By Nina as a not-for-profit organisation in Switzerland in 2010 to initiate and support projects that lower the environmental impact of industry and society. The fashion and textile industries are amongst the world's most polluting industries, and as such, they have become the main focus of Nina's work. The Future Fabrics Expo was initiated to effect positive change within the industry by connecting and promoting innovators and suppliers of sustainable materials with fashion brands. To achieve this, they established a set of criteria, and researching sustainable materials that meet them became their main task. The Sustainable...2025-05-0832 minThe SHECAN PodcastNina Marenzi on Launching & Scaling The Future of Fabrics Fair & The Sustainable AngleThe Sustainable Angle was established By Nina as a not-for-profit organisation in Switzerland in 2010 to initiate and support projects that lower the environmental impact of industry and society. The fashion and textile industries are amongst the world's most polluting industries, and as such, they have become the main focus of Nina's work. The Future Fabrics Expo was initiated to effect positive change within the industry by connecting and promoting innovators and suppliers of sustainable materials with fashion brands. To achieve this, they established a set of criteria, and researching sustainable materials that meet them became their main task. The Sustainable...2025-05-0832 minThe SHECAN PodcastAuthor Christine Murphy on her Journey & Writing "Notes on Surviving The Fire"Christine Murphy has lived, worked, and travelled in more than a hundred countries, including eleven months in a tent on the African continent and a year as a resident in a Buddhist nunnery in the Himalayas. She is a trained Buddhistologist with a Ph.D. in religious studies. Murphy joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her top tips to writing her first novel, Notes on Surviving the Fire. Notes on Surviving the Fire is a story about vengeance, the insidious nature of rape culture and ultimately, a woman's journey to come back to herself. When Sarah’s only friend in...2025-05-0648 minThe SHECAN PodcastAuthor Christine Murphy on her Journey & Writing "Notes on Surviving The Fire"Christine Murphy has lived, worked, and travelled in more than a hundred countries, including eleven months in a tent on the African continent and a year as a resident in a Buddhist nunnery in the Himalayas. She is a trained Buddhistologist with a Ph.D. in religious studies. Murphy joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her top tips to writing her first novel, Notes on Surviving the Fire. Notes on Surviving the Fire is a story about vengeance, the insidious nature of rape culture and ultimately, a woman's journey to come back to herself. When Sarah’s only friend in...2025-05-0648 minThe SHECAN PodcastRenowned Physicist and Award-Winning Researcher Claudia de Rham Telling HER StoryClaudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist based at Imperial College London. Her work at the interface of gravity, cosmology and particle physics won her the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in 2020. She is a tireless campaigner against the underrepresentation of girls in physics and frequently speaks in schools and for other organisations about diversity in the sciences. Her book The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity tells the fascinating personal story of de Rham’s quest to gain intimacy with gravity, to understand both its feeling and fundamental nature. An aspiring astronaut whose opportunity to go in...2025-05-0143 minThe SHECAN PodcastRenowned Physicist and Award-Winning Researcher Claudia de Rham Telling HER StoryClaudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist based at Imperial College London. Her work at the interface of gravity, cosmology and particle physics won her the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in 2020. She is a tireless campaigner against the underrepresentation of girls in physics and frequently speaks in schools and for other organisations about diversity in the sciences. Her book The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity tells the fascinating personal story of de Rham’s quest to gain intimacy with gravity, to understand both its feeling and fundamental nature. An aspiring astronaut whose opportunity to go in...2025-05-0143 minThe SHECAN PodcastMelissa Petro, telling her story of becoming an expert on ShameMelissa Petro joins Stephanie to talk about her journey around Shame on You, her book and how, as a former sex worker she turned into an expert on shame and became an author, coach and speaker. As a former sex worker and survivor of sexual exploitation and mass media humiliation, Melissa knows personally the devastation that weaponised sexist shame can have on a woman’s life. She has also experienced and seen firsthand that when girls and women develop a greater awareness of how shame functions in our society and manifests in their lives, we free up the mental space, em...2025-04-2935 minThe SHECAN PodcastMelissa Petro, telling her story of becoming an expert on ShameMelissa Petro joins Stephanie to talk about her journey around Shame on You, her book and how, as a former sex worker she turned into an expert on shame and became an author, coach and speaker. As a former sex worker and survivor of sexual exploitation and mass media humiliation, Melissa knows personally the devastation that weaponised sexist shame can have on a woman’s life. She has also experienced and seen firsthand that when girls and women develop a greater awareness of how shame functions in our society and manifests in their lives, we free up the mental space, em...2025-04-2935 minThe SHECAN PodcastThe Incredible Everyday Woman with Founder Vivian EniStephanie chats with Vivian Eni, the founder of The Incredible Everyday Woman and author of How to Build a Corporate Career: Lessons from a First-Generation Migrant. In her book, Vivian draws from nearly 20 years of experience in HR and leadership roles across diverse sectors, this book is packed with insights to kick-start your career journey. Meanwhile, @incredibleeverydaywoman is a community which showcases everyday women from all walks of life, telling relatable, incredible stories of confronting obstacles & impostor syndrome to achieve their definition of success. "One winter evening, founder Vivian pondered the lack of media inspiration that related to the lives...2025-04-0823 minThe SHECAN PodcastThe Incredible Everyday Woman with Founder Vivian EniStephanie chats with Vivian Eni, the founder of The Incredible Everyday Woman and author of How to Build a Corporate Career: Lessons from a First-Generation Migrant. In her book, Vivian draws from nearly 20 years of experience in HR and leadership roles across diverse sectors, this book is packed with insights to kick-start your career journey. Meanwhile, @incredibleeverydaywoman is a community which showcases everyday women from all walks of life, telling relatable, incredible stories of confronting obstacles & impostor syndrome to achieve their definition of success. "One winter evening, founder Vivian pondered the lack of media inspiration that related to the lives...2025-04-0823 minThe SHECAN PodcastA Shortcut to your Fertility with Aneta GrabiecAneta Grabiec, MA, is a Psychologist, Nutritional Therapist, Hormonal Wellbeing Expert, and Award-winning Author of Shortcut to Your Fertility. She works with individuals and couples on their emotional and physical well-being and fertility. Her over 20 years of experience are shaped by a no-nonsense mentorship style and a non-conformist approach to life. How To Get Pregnant: Shortcut To Your Fertility was acknowledged by Her Majesty The Queen, and listed in The British Library. An award-winning book that will help you to shortcut and navigate on your fertility journey and solve so-called ‘unexplained infertility. The structure is simple and allows you to wo...2025-03-2734 minThe SHECAN PodcastA Shortcut to your Fertility with Aneta GrabiecAneta Grabiec, MA, is a Psychologist, Nutritional Therapist, Hormonal Wellbeing Expert, and Award-winning Author of Shortcut to Your Fertility. She works with individuals and couples on their emotional and physical well-being and fertility. Her over 20 years of experience are shaped by a no-nonsense mentorship style and a non-conformist approach to life. How To Get Pregnant: Shortcut To Your Fertility was acknowledged by Her Majesty The Queen, and listed in The British Library. An award-winning book that will help you to shortcut and navigate on your fertility journey and solve so-called ‘unexplained infertility. The structure is simple and allows you to wo...2025-03-2734 minThe SHECAN PodcastTop Insights on Angel Investing & Entrepreneurship with Carmel RafaeliOne can easily describe Carmel Rafaeli as a serial entrepreneur with an incredibly diverse career. She is an investor and entrepreneur, who invests in climate-positive, industry-agnostic ventures led by women. Leveraging her experience, curiosity and creativity to support bringing innovation to life. Carmel supports early-stage climate ventures - as an advisor, mentor and Investor -and has been an entrepreneur for the better part of her career - with 15+ years of experience in bringing innovation to life, with a variety of products and platforms in the tech and non-tech sectors. Doing everything from brick-and-mortar fashion to hospitality tech and IP tech...2025-03-2525 minThe SHECAN PodcastTop Insights on Angel Investing & Entrepreneurship with Carmel RafaeliOne can easily describe Carmel Rafaeli as a serial entrepreneur with an incredibly diverse career. She is an investor and entrepreneur, who invests in climate-positive, industry-agnostic ventures led by women. Leveraging her experience, curiosity and creativity to support bringing innovation to life. Carmel supports early-stage climate ventures - as an advisor, mentor and Investor -and has been an entrepreneur for the better part of her career - with 15+ years of experience in bringing innovation to life, with a variety of products and platforms in the tech and non-tech sectors. Doing everything from brick-and-mortar fashion to hospitality tech and IP tech...2025-03-2525 minThe SHECAN PodcastFrom History to Herstory with Kelsie Brooke EckertKelsie Brook Eckert (she/her) is on a mission to transform social studies to be rigorous and accurate. As the Coordinator of Social Studies Education at Plymouth State University, State Coordinator for National History Day in New Hampshire, and Executive Director of the Remedial Herstory Project, Kelsie is a leading voice in bringing diverse histories into the spotlight. Her efforts have earned her prestigious accolades, including being a two-time New Hampshire History Teacher of the Year and receiving the 2024 Transformative Teaching Award and Theo Kalikow Award for advancing women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2055 minThe SHECAN PodcastFrom History to Herstory with Kelsie Brooke EckertKelsie Brook Eckert (she/her) is on a mission to transform social studies to be rigorous and accurate. As the Coordinator of Social Studies Education at Plymouth State University, State Coordinator for National History Day in New Hampshire, and Executive Director of the Remedial Herstory Project, Kelsie is a leading voice in bringing diverse histories into the spotlight. Her efforts have earned her prestigious accolades, including being a two-time New Hampshire History Teacher of the Year and receiving the 2024 Transformative Teaching Award and Theo Kalikow Award for advancing women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2055 minThe SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Author Sherry Sidoti on the Healing Power of Memoire WritingSherry Sidoti is an award-winning author and a steward of memoir writing experiences and believes that writing is a spiritual, sacred, and brave practice of self-awakening with great healing potential. She hosts a weekly online writing series and leads in-person yoga + writing retreats globally. Her debut memoir, A Smoke and a Song (She Writes Press/Simon & Schuster) received 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Non-Fiction/Inspirational, 2023 Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal for Inspirational Memoir, 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Grand Prize Winner Honorable Mention and Finalist for the da Vinci Eye Prize, and 2024 Finalist for National Indie Excellence Award. She is also...2025-03-1839 minThe SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Author Sherry Sidoti on the Healing Power of Memoire WritingSherry Sidoti is an award-winning author and a steward of memoir writing experiences and believes that writing is a spiritual, sacred, and brave practice of self-awakening with great healing potential. She hosts a weekly online writing series and leads in-person yoga + writing retreats globally. Her debut memoir, A Smoke and a Song (She Writes Press/Simon & Schuster) received 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Non-Fiction/Inspirational, 2023 Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal for Inspirational Memoir, 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Grand Prize Winner Honorable Mention and Finalist for the da Vinci Eye Prize, and 2024 Finalist for National Indie Excellence Award. She is also...2025-03-1839 minThe SHECAN PodcastLucy Vail's story of becoming one of the world's best FloristsRenowned for ‘bringing the outside in’ and their bold use of colour, Lucy Vail Floristry can transform any environment into an immersive botanical wonderland. This award-winning luxury floral design studio specialising in weddings, events, and installations, is pushing the creative boundaries of luxury floral design by adopting new sustainable techniques. Based in London, Lucy aims to take people on a journey by turning an environment upside down. Colour is everything, and every venue or space is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. Lucy Vail Floristry feels like discovering a secret garden for the first time: a magical world, bursting with...2025-03-1318 minThe SHECAN PodcastLucy Vail's story of becoming one of the world's best FloristsRenowned for ‘bringing the outside in’ and their bold use of colour, Lucy Vail Floristry can transform any environment into an immersive botanical wonderland. This award-winning luxury floral design studio specialising in weddings, events, and installations, is pushing the creative boundaries of luxury floral design by adopting new sustainable techniques. Based in London, Lucy aims to take people on a journey by turning an environment upside down. Colour is everything, and every venue or space is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. Lucy Vail Floristry feels like discovering a secret garden for the first time: a magical world, bursting with...2025-03-1318 minThe SHECAN PodcastFuel Your Body and Never Diet Again with Nutritionist Kim ShapiraTake Back Your Relationship With Food. Fuel Your Body and Never Diet Again. Kim Shapira is a celebrity Dietitian, with the primary goal to help you become your best self, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and medically. Her formal training has morphed into a METHOD using Six Simple Rules. These Six Rules help people journey into a normal relationship with food, improving their confidence, health, and well-being. The Kim Shapira Method focuses on the basics of nutrition. Kim shares that the purpose of food is to provide fuel for our bodies (of course!). She reminds us that since everybody is different, learning to...2025-03-1116 minThe SHECAN PodcastFuel Your Body and Never Diet Again with Nutritionist Kim ShapiraTake Back Your Relationship With Food. Fuel Your Body and Never Diet Again. Kim Shapira is a celebrity Dietitian, with the primary goal to help you become your best self, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and medically. Her formal training has morphed into a METHOD using Six Simple Rules. These Six Rules help people journey into a normal relationship with food, improving their confidence, health, and well-being. The Kim Shapira Method focuses on the basics of nutrition. Kim shares that the purpose of food is to provide fuel for our bodies (of course!). She reminds us that since everybody is different, learning to...2025-03-1116 minThe SHECAN PodcastEntrepreneur Louise Doyle on building her Tech Company NeediLouise Doyle and Steph Scholes are the proud founders of needi, where guiding gift-givers is their main focus. They started this innovative gifting platform with a clear vision: supporting small businesses, nurturing meaningful connections, and spreading joy with the gifts that matter. Today, needi is the platform that provides users with a stress-free and impactful way to shop for the people they care about. Home to thousands of thoughtful gifts and showcases hundreds of fabulous independent businesses. This female-founded tech startup that specialises in sourcing unique, sustainable corporate gifts and branded merchandise from local, independent businesses, has raised £1.4 million in f...2025-03-0625 minThe SHECAN PodcastEntrepreneur Louise Doyle on building her Tech Company NeediLouise Doyle and Steph Scholes are the proud founders of needi, where guiding gift-givers is their main focus. They started this innovative gifting platform with a clear vision: supporting small businesses, nurturing meaningful connections, and spreading joy with the gifts that matter. Today, needi is the platform that provides users with a stress-free and impactful way to shop for the people they care about. Home to thousands of thoughtful gifts and showcases hundreds of fabulous independent businesses. This female-founded tech startup that specialises in sourcing unique, sustainable corporate gifts and branded merchandise from local, independent businesses, has raised £1.4 million in f...2025-03-0625 minThe SHECAN PodcastNik Govier, Entrepreneur on How to Build an Inclusive CompanyBlurred is a communications business built for a blurred world and Nik Govier, the founder and CEO, is here to chat with Stephanie about everything from business to neurodiversity. Nik is proudly neurodivergent and a neurodivergent 'godmother' to many. Blurred is a strategic communication partner with a difference. They blur the lines between comms, sustainability and management consultancy. That’s how they create a commercial impact for businesses and a meaningful impact for people and the planet. We live in a world where lines we thought were clear are now more blurred than ever before. Between the environment and society. Betwee...2025-03-0432 minThe SHECAN PodcastNik Govier, Entrepreneur on How to Build an Inclusive CompanyBlurred is a communications business built for a blurred world and Nik Govier, the founder and CEO, is here to chat with Stephanie about everything from business to neurodiversity. Nik is proudly neurodivergent and a neurodivergent 'godmother' to many. Blurred is a strategic communication partner with a difference. They blur the lines between comms, sustainability and management consultancy. That’s how they create a commercial impact for businesses and a meaningful impact for people and the planet. We live in a world where lines we thought were clear are now more blurred than ever before. Between the environment and society. Betwee...2025-03-0432 minThe SHECAN PodcastHow You Can Step into Your Full Power with Elise Marie Birkhoferlise Marie Birkhofer chats with Stephanie about how she is determined to help you step into your full power as your true self so that you can thrive in leadership and love. Elise is a leadership and love coach and the Global Head of Google’s Women’s Community. An expert on women’s leadership, she has led initiatives to empower the career growth and community-building of 60,000+ women across 52 countries over the last 12 years. As a somatic coach and certified emotional intelligence facilitator, Elise guides clients through integrated embodiment practices to reconnect with the wisdom of their hearts and bodies. Her so...2025-02-2725 minThe SHECAN PodcastHow You Can Step into Your Full Power with Elise Marie Birkhoferlise Marie Birkhofer chats with Stephanie about how she is determined to help you step into your full power as your true self so that you can thrive in leadership and love. Elise is a leadership and love coach and the Global Head of Google’s Women’s Community. An expert on women’s leadership, she has led initiatives to empower the career growth and community-building of 60,000+ women across 52 countries over the last 12 years. As a somatic coach and certified emotional intelligence facilitator, Elise guides clients through integrated embodiment practices to reconnect with the wisdom of their hearts and bodies. Her so...2025-02-2725 minThe SHECAN PodcastHow Amanda Zurawski became a Reproductive ActivistAmanda Zurawski is an American Reproductive Rights Activist known for her role in suing the state of Texas, in Zurawski v. State of Texas. In August 2022, Amanda was denied an abortion when she was 18 weeks pregnant because her fetus had a detectable heartbeat. She went into septic shock twice and was left with a permanently closed fallopian tube due to scar tissue. Subsequently, she filed a suit against the State of Texas, alongside four other women who joined the suit in March 2023. Doctors told her the fetus would not survive. She lives in Texas and was denied an abortion. Following...2025-02-2524 minThe SHECAN PodcastHow Amanda Zurawski became a Reproductive ActivistAmanda Zurawski is an American Reproductive Rights Activist known for her role in suing the state of Texas, in Zurawski v. State of Texas. In August 2022, Amanda was denied an abortion when she was 18 weeks pregnant because her fetus had a detectable heartbeat. She went into septic shock twice and was left with a permanently closed fallopian tube due to scar tissue. Subsequently, she filed a suit against the State of Texas, alongside four other women who joined the suit in March 2023. Doctors told her the fetus would not survive. She lives in Texas and was denied an abortion. Following...2025-02-2524 minThe SHECAN PodcastFree Psychotherapy sessions with Milica KrsticIn today's episode, Stephanie chats to Milica Krstic about how she began providing free psychotherapy sessions through Siguran Prostor. Milica Krstic is a psychologist, a body-oriented psychotherapist under supervision, and the author of It’s Not A Big Deal: A Memoir About Resilience and Inner-Safety. She explains that after several of her friends attempted suicide, she created a platform where psychotherapists can provide free psychotherapy sessions to people who are financially unable to pay for therapy. Siguran Prostor, meaning Safe Space in Serbian, is currently available in 11 languages. From beginning free psychotherapy sessions to encouraging others to join her platform, sh...2025-02-2013 minThe SHECAN PodcastFree Psychotherapy sessions with Milica KrsticIn today's episode, Stephanie chats to Milica Krstic about how she began providing free psychotherapy sessions through Siguran Prostor. Milica Krstic is a psychologist, a body-oriented psychotherapist under supervision, and the author of It’s Not A Big Deal: A Memoir About Resilience and Inner-Safety. She explains that after several of her friends attempted suicide, she created a platform where psychotherapists can provide free psychotherapy sessions to people who are financially unable to pay for therapy. Siguran Prostor, meaning Safe Space in Serbian, is currently available in 11 languages. From beginning free psychotherapy sessions to encouraging others to join her platform, sh...2025-02-2013 minThe SHECAN PodcastFrom Infertility to Helping Couples Fulfill Their Dreams of Parenthood with Dr. Cerys CurrieDr. Cerys Currie is a Postdoc at the interface of cell biology and reproductive medicine, helping couples fulfil their dreams of parenthood. Not only is she showing us the importance of representation in science while encouraging young women to pursue careers in male-dominated fields, but she is also at the forefront of research, helping people and couples facing infertility to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. "It seems that pregnancy loss and failure to conceive are maybe the rule for humans rather than the exception, and I think that's fascinating. It seems to be very counterintuitive but I think it's an...2025-02-1716 minThe SHECAN PodcastFrom Infertility to Helping Couples Fulfill Their Dreams of Parenthood with Dr. Cerys CurrieDr. Cerys Currie is a Postdoc at the interface of cell biology and reproductive medicine, helping couples fulfil their dreams of parenthood. Not only is she showing us the importance of representation in science while encouraging young women to pursue careers in male-dominated fields, but she is also at the forefront of research, helping people and couples facing infertility to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. "It seems that pregnancy loss and failure to conceive are maybe the rule for humans rather than the exception, and I think that's fascinating. It seems to be very counterintuitive but I think it's an...2025-02-1716 minThe SHECAN PodcastLauren Anderson on setting up the trailblazing online school Koa AcademyKoa Academy is an online school with small classes for high engagement. Co-founder and CEO, Lauren Anderson has a diverse background in healthcare and a passion for leadership and systems to the forefront of education. With over a decade of experience in healthcare management, she has honed her skills in strategic planning, team building, and problem-solving. Together, Koa Academy is building a platform that empowers learners to reach their full potential and prepares them for success in an ever-changing world. Watch until the end to learn how Koa Academy is revolutionizing online schooling ~ A school where everyone is seen and...2025-02-1020 minThe SHECAN PodcastLauren Anderson on setting up the trailblazing online school Koa AcademyKoa Academy is an online school with small classes for high engagement. Co-founder and CEO, Lauren Anderson has a diverse background in healthcare and a passion for leadership and systems to the forefront of education. With over a decade of experience in healthcare management, she has honed her skills in strategic planning, team building, and problem-solving. Together, Koa Academy is building a platform that empowers learners to reach their full potential and prepares them for success in an ever-changing world. Watch until the end to learn how Koa Academy is revolutionizing online schooling ~ A school where everyone is seen and...2025-02-1020 minThe SHECAN PodcastInvesting for Social Impact with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari has 16 years of experience in investing for social impact and joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her investments to the president's re-election. Eva is the CEO of Beyond Capital. This non-profit impact investment organization believes investing is a mindset that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries throughout her sixteen-year career. Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor weekly online magazine, and the author of ‘The Good Your Money Can Do.’ Eva...2025-02-0627 minThe SHECAN PodcastInvesting for Social Impact with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari has 16 years of experience in investing for social impact and joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her investments to the president's re-election. Eva is the CEO of Beyond Capital. This non-profit impact investment organization believes investing is a mindset that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries throughout her sixteen-year career. Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor weekly online magazine, and the author of ‘The Good Your Money Can Do.’ Eva...2025-02-0627 minThe SHECAN PodcastMaking mental health accessible with The Lucy Rayner FoundationThe Lucy Rayner Foundation is making mental health support accessible to young people aged 14-39 in Surrey. On the 5th of May 2012, Jenny Rayner and her family were tragically faced with the impact of mental illness when their daughter Lucy took her own life at the age of 22. Jenny, her husband Stuart and daughters Emma and Rebecca established The Lucy Rayner Foundation in 2012. The foundation has since become a recognisable voice making big strides in the local community and nationwide, collaborating with other national charities with shared objectives. In this episode, Jenny chats with Stephanie about Lucy, the foundation and...2025-02-0431 minThe SHECAN PodcastMaking mental health accessible with The Lucy Rayner FoundationThe Lucy Rayner Foundation is making mental health support accessible to young people aged 14-39 in Surrey. On the 5th of May 2012, Jenny Rayner and her family were tragically faced with the impact of mental illness when their daughter Lucy took her own life at the age of 22. Jenny, her husband Stuart and daughters Emma and Rebecca established The Lucy Rayner Foundation in 2012. The foundation has since become a recognisable voice making big strides in the local community and nationwide, collaborating with other national charities with shared objectives. In this episode, Jenny chats with Stephanie about Lucy, the foundation and...2025-02-0431 minThe SHECAN PodcastBrain Cancer Survivor Pursuing Her Dreams: How Grace Wethor Is Making An ImpactThis is the incredible story of the 23-year-old Grace Wethor, an award-winning actress, director, bestselling author, and advocate for brain cancer legislation, who went from a brain tumour diagnosis to pursuing dreams. After being diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour at the age of 13, she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing her dreams in film with full force. She gave her first TED Talk at 15, released her bestselling book at 16, spoke at the United Nations at 17, and released her first docu-series at 18. In 2024 she was honoured with a United Nations Global Impact Award. Her most recent book, Seven Thompson...2025-01-3028 minThe SHECAN PodcastBrain Cancer Survivor Pursuing Her Dreams: How Grace Wethor Is Making An ImpactThis is the incredible story of the 23-year-old Grace Wethor, an award-winning actress, director, bestselling author, and advocate for brain cancer legislation, who went from a brain tumour diagnosis to pursuing dreams. After being diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour at the age of 13, she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing her dreams in film with full force. She gave her first TED Talk at 15, released her bestselling book at 16, spoke at the United Nations at 17, and released her first docu-series at 18. In 2024 she was honoured with a United Nations Global Impact Award. Her most recent book, Seven Thompson...2025-01-3028 minThe SHECAN Podcast Bestselling Author & NYC’s Most Powerful Book-Fluencer Zibby Owens In today's episode, Stephanie chats with Zibby Owens about how she went from a passionate book lover to a successful author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, bookstore owner, and mom of four. She is an absolute powerhouse, discussing everything along her journey, to becoming a bestselling author, the top qualities she believes have helped her along the way, her challenges, top tips and more. Zibby is the CEO and Founder of Zibby Media, dubbed “the Zibby-verse” by the L.A. Times. The company includes the award-winning, daily podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, the boutique publishing house Zibby Books, Zibby’...2025-01-2717 minThe SHECAN Podcast Bestselling Author & NYC’s Most Powerful Book-Fluencer Zibby Owens In today's episode, Stephanie chats with Zibby Owens about how she went from a passionate book lover to a successful author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, bookstore owner, and mom of four. She is an absolute powerhouse, discussing everything along her journey, to becoming a bestselling author, the top qualities she believes have helped her along the way, her challenges, top tips and more. Zibby is the CEO and Founder of Zibby Media, dubbed “the Zibby-verse” by the L.A. Times. The company includes the award-winning, daily podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, the boutique publishing house Zibby Books, Zibby’...2025-01-2717 minThe SHECAN PodcastHuman Rights Advocate Lucy Monaghan is telling her story of sexual abuse and how she is changing the lawLucy Monaghan was named one of BBC's most influential women in the world in 2020: the top 100 women were chosen based on highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times. She waived her right to anonymity, to talk about how she was treated by police and prosecutors in Northern Ireland after reporting her sexual assault in 2015. Police initially told her that, as there was evidence she had been “flirting” with her alleged perpetrator, the case was unlikely to result in a conviction. Lucy challenged the authorities in court over failures in their investigations, and as a re...2025-01-2334 minThe SHECAN PodcastHuman Rights Advocate Lucy Monaghan is telling her story of sexual abuse and how she is changing the lawLucy Monaghan was named one of BBC's most influential women in the world in 2020: the top 100 women were chosen based on highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times. She waived her right to anonymity, to talk about how she was treated by police and prosecutors in Northern Ireland after reporting her sexual assault in 2015. Police initially told her that, as there was evidence she had been “flirting” with her alleged perpetrator, the case was unlikely to result in a conviction. Lucy challenged the authorities in court over failures in their investigations, and as a re...2025-01-2334 minThe SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Animator Neeraja Raj telling authentic stories through animationNeeraja Raj is dedicated to telling authentic and emotionally captivating stories through animation. She is an Indian-origin London-based film director, writer, and animator working in film and media. Her acclaimed 2020 animation film 'Meow or Never' was shortlisted for the '@BAFTA Awards', won the 'Young Director Award', and the International 'Women in Animation' Best Film Award. Her films have officially been featured in Oscar®-Qualifying festivals like SXSW, Tribeca, Cleveland, Austin, Chicago, Sitges and more. She has been recognized as one of @Variety's Top 10 Animators to Watch (2022) and a Forbes 30 Under 30 - Entertainment honoree (2023), Neeraja has also previously worked at A...2025-01-2015 minThe SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Animator Neeraja Raj telling authentic stories through animationNeeraja Raj is dedicated to telling authentic and emotionally captivating stories through animation. She is an Indian-origin London-based film director, writer, and animator working in film and media. Her acclaimed 2020 animation film 'Meow or Never' was shortlisted for the '@BAFTA Awards', won the 'Young Director Award', and the International 'Women in Animation' Best Film Award. Her films have officially been featured in Oscar®-Qualifying festivals like SXSW, Tribeca, Cleveland, Austin, Chicago, Sitges and more. She has been recognized as one of @Variety's Top 10 Animators to Watch (2022) and a Forbes 30 Under 30 - Entertainment honoree (2023), Neeraja has also previously worked at A...2025-01-2015 minThe SHECAN PodcastBecoming an international bestselling author with Alka JoshiI'm honoured to speak to international best-selling author Alka Joshi in today's episode. Alka is the international bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Pick. It has been translated into 29 languages, currently in development at @Netflix as a TV series. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California...2025-01-1631 minThe SHECAN PodcastBecoming an international bestselling author with Alka JoshiI'm honoured to speak to international best-selling author Alka Joshi in today's episode. Alka is the international bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Pick. It has been translated into 29 languages, currently in development at @Netflix as a TV series. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California...2025-01-1631 minThe SHECAN PodcastWhy mentors matter with Ilana Raia, founder of EtregirlsIllana chats to Stephanie about why mentors matter for girls and how she began Être, a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies, where they get the opportunity to meet female leaders face to face. They've done the research and the stats are in fact staggering! Mentors matter as early as middle school because that’s precisely when girls’ confidence can falter. Were you aware that between the ages of 13 and 18 girls' confidence drops by 20%? Or that by the age of 14 girls drop their sport at 2x the rate...2025-01-1419 minThe SHECAN PodcastWhy mentors matter with Ilana Raia, founder of EtregirlsIllana chats to Stephanie about why mentors matter for girls and how she began Être, a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies, where they get the opportunity to meet female leaders face to face. They've done the research and the stats are in fact staggering! Mentors matter as early as middle school because that’s precisely when girls’ confidence can falter. Were you aware that between the ages of 13 and 18 girls' confidence drops by 20%? Or that by the age of 14 girls drop their sport at 2x the rate...2025-01-1419 minThe SHECAN PodcastJessica Hardman's successful career in real estateJessica is here to share her experience as one of the leading women in real estate management. Jessica Hardman performed two primary responsibilities at DWS; former CEO for DWS UK, with over 400 staff across Passive, Active, and Alternative investing, the UK business is a centre of excellence for DWS's key investment capabilities. Jessica is also the Head of the European Portfolio Management role at DWS, based in London, focusing on an international client base overseeing European and global real estate portfolios from core to value-added strategies. She has a multi-disciplined track record in the global investment management industry and more...2025-01-0615 minThe SHECAN PodcastJessica Hardman's successful career in real estateJessica is here to share her experience as one of the leading women in real estate management. Jessica Hardman performed two primary responsibilities at DWS; former CEO for DWS UK, with over 400 staff across Passive, Active, and Alternative investing, the UK business is a centre of excellence for DWS's key investment capabilities. Jessica is also the Head of the European Portfolio Management role at DWS, based in London, focusing on an international client base overseeing European and global real estate portfolios from core to value-added strategies. She has a multi-disciplined track record in the global investment management industry and more...2025-01-0615 minThe SHECAN PodcastCole Brauer, a 29-year-old Woman Conquers The World By Sailing SoloWelcome to "Lead With This", a Podcast by Shecan.WorldOur Shecan Podcast features inspiring and bold women who tell their stories and lead by example to mentor others. At Shecan, we celebrate and push for women's insights and experiences to be included at decision-making tables around the world. Our women lead with their stories to inspire and guide others. Listen to our conversations, rate us, and subscribe to our YouTube channel and newsletter on Substack under Shecan. Thank you to our sponsor, the company "We are Shine" and it's founder Anna Barez Brown for supporting our...2024-12-0321 minThe SHECAN PodcastCole Brauer, a 29-year-old Woman Conquers The World By Sailing SoloWelcome to "Lead With This", a Podcast by Shecan.WorldOur Shecan Podcast features inspiring and bold women who tell their stories and lead by example to mentor others. At Shecan, we celebrate and push for women's insights and experiences to be included at decision-making tables around the world. Our women lead with their stories to inspire and guide others. Listen to our conversations, rate us, and subscribe to our YouTube channel and newsletter on Substack under Shecan. Thank you to our sponsor, the company "We are Shine" and it's founder Anna Barez Brown for supporting our...2024-12-0321 min
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