Reach Next Generation: Recent Episodes
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The Reach Next Generation daily podcast is hosted by 11 year old Grace Jeffries who chats to successful women about their careers and tips for girls thinking about their future
The Reach Next Generation Summit was held in London on December 9th - Our hosts Grace and Sreeja chat to some of the speakers
Today our guest is Neetu Kumar who the Senior Talent Acquisition specialist at Centrica and we are thankful for Centrica’s support of our London Summit
Today our guest Grace Webb .Grace is a qualified teacher and TV presenter and journalist in the Automotive sector and is the Grand daughter of the founder of Donnington Park, Tom Wheatcroft. Grace is also a keen runner having completed the London marathon in 2019 – This is going to be fun
Today Our guest is Shannett Thompson who is a Partner at leading Law firm Kingsley Napley and a member of The Law Society Council
Today our guest Erin Baker who has many roles but is the Editorial Director at Autotrader. She is also a judge at World Car of the Year and contributes to Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire and is a consultant to the Goodwood Estate
Today our guest Hollie Doyle who is a horse racing jockey who competes in flat racing.Hollie rode three winners at this year’s Royal Ascot and is the first woman to ride a classic winner and a Group one winner
Our most recent Summit was held in Nottingham at Experian's HQ on Saturday October 7th 2023 - Here's the Podcast
Today our guest is Bianca Robinson who is currently the CEO of Sleep Out UK, an Organisation where Business leaders unite to fight homelessness across the UK. So far Bianca has £3M raised from 5000 participants, and changed countless lives
Today our guest is Shilpa Lindley who is the Digital Director at Ardonagh Advisory, part of The Ardonagh Group – One of the Worlds largest Insurance Companies
Today my guest Sarah Taylor who is currently The People and Culture Director at Staffline Recruitment. Staffline is The UK’s largest recruiter, enabling over 40,000 people into “Goodwork” every day.
Today our guest Paula Karaiskos who is currently Senior Agent and Head of Press at Storm Model Management
Today our guest is Karen Webb Moss who is currently Chair of British Swimming. Karen has had an amazing career in sport having Worked on 10 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, IAAF World Championships and FIFA and Rugby World Cups. Karen is also Chair of More than Equal – A not-for-profit initiative that aims at creating the first female F1 champion
Today our guest Simone Roche who is the founder of the hugely influential Northern Power Women
Today our guest Alison Donnelly who is currently CEO of More Than Equal - More than Equal have an ambitious goal: to find and develop Formula One’s first female world champion. Alison previously worked at No 10 as Prime Minister’s Deputy Official Spokesperson & Head of News
Today my guest Kate Nicholls OBE who is currently the CEO of UK Hospitality which is the trade association for all the hospitality businesses in the UK
In the first Podcast of season 9 Grace chats to The Rt Honourable Justine Greening who was Sec of State for Education an Minister for Women and Equalities
Reach Next Generation staged our latest Summit at The Etihad - Here's some takes from the speakers, guests and the girls
Our final Podcast of this series is with Patricia Lorde who is currently Global Head of Employee Relations, Operations and HR Delivery at Domestic and General
Today my guest is Laura Suter who is currently Head of Personal Finance at AJ Bell. Laura is also co-host of our Money Matters podcast which tackles finances from a female perspective and a whole lot more .
Today our guest Sara Duxbury who is currently Global Head of Learning and Development at All Saints and John Varvatos- two of the World’s biggest fashion brands. Sara is also Business Psychologist, C-Suite Coach, Leadership Development Consultant, Mentor , Award-Winning HR Director and Keynote Speaker
Today our guest Hayley Crosby who is currently The Transformation and M&A Director at Vita Group.
Today our guest Loretta Franks who is currently VP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Kellogg Company
Today our guest is Zara Mohammed who is is a Scottish faith leader currently serving as Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain since 2021. The first female, youngest and first Scottish Secretary-General of the MCB. Her vision is to invest in young people, inspire more women into leadership and build partnership across society.
Today our guest is Rachel Stringer who is a TV presenter and broadcaster. Rachel is currently the lead presenter for Eurosport’s coverage of The World Superbike Championship. Rachel also hosts the Nottingham Forest Podcast.
Today our guest is Rachel Stringer who is a TV presenter and broadcaster. Rachel is currently the lead presenter for Eurosport’s coverage of The World Superbike Championship. Rachel also hosts the Nottingham Forest Podcast.
Today my guest is Hattie Hasan who is the founder of Stopcocks. Hattie received the first MBE for a woman plumber, for her work to increase the numbers of women in the heating and plumbing industry. Hattie believes that the large numbers of women interested in joining the skilled trades could be the answer to the skills gap we’re racing towards
Today my guest is Tori Cadogan who is the Education Editor at Tatler, one of Conde Nast’s biggest titles - As Tatler's Education Editor, Tara writes and edits the annual Tatler Schools Guide. Published with the October edition of Tatler magazine, it reviews the UK’s top 250 Independent schools and features key issues and voices in education.Tori is also on the board of trustees at the Anna Freud Centre.
Today my guest is Liz Bentley who is Chief Executive at Royal Meteorological Society. Liz’s career has been in the weather sector having also worked at BBC Weather and at The Ministry of Defence.
Today our guest is Louisa Harrison-Walker who is the CEO of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and has helped us hugely in arranging our next Summit at Sheffield University
Today our guest is Kate Dale who the Director of Marketing at Sport England . You may have seen the THIS GIRL CAN campaign- that was Kate’s – We loved it
Today our guest is Sonal Shah who is Vice President in Projects and Products in Remediation Tech at Barclays Bank
Today my guest is Arfah Farroq who is the founder of Muslamic Makers. Muslamic Makers is a community of Muslim change makers who upskill and pioneer the world of tech.
Another empowering Reach Next Generation Summit at Villa Park for 11-15 year old girls. Listen to the thoughts and reaction of the speakers. We are changing lives. Heading to Sheffield
Today our guest is Yvonne Harrison who is the CEO of Women in Football. Yvonne is actively involved with a number of organisations in a Non-Executive Director capacity, as an Executive Coach/Mentor and as a Trustee.
Today my guest is Becky Cund who is Head of HR Operations & Sustainable People Projects at St. Modwen Properties plc– One of the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure Companies
Today our guest is Ally Owen who is the Founder of The Brixton Finishing School. Brixton Finishing School & The ADcademy are award winning London & Nationwide Employment Programmes. Ally has won countless accolades for her work and most recently being awarded the Judges Choice Award at the 2022 Mediatel Media Leaders Awards
Today our guest is Miriam González Durántez who is an Adviser on International Trade & EU affairs, Lecturer Stanford University, Member European Council on Foreign Relations and importantly Chair and Founder of Inspiring Girls International
Today my guest is Cheryl Thompson , the CEO and Founder of Centre for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement. Cheryl spent a large part of her career at Ford
Today our guest is Nicola Ibbetson who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aston Villa Football Club and we are very grateful to Nicola and the team at Villa Park for hosting and supporting our October Summit.
Our guest today is Parm Sandhu – Parm is s a former Chief Superintendent in Britain's Metropolitan Police Service. After 30 years of service, she became the first non-white woman to be promoted through the ranks to Chief Superintendent.
Today my guest is Ashley Armstrong who is the Business Editor at The Sun Newspaper- The Sun is one of the biggest if not the biggest newspaper in the UK
Today my guest is Khadejia Ghislanzoni who a TV presenter and DJ . Khadejia has worked with Ibiza Rocks, Soho House and The MOBO Awards. Khadejia has her own weekday show on Rinse FM
Today our guest is Paulette Watson who is Managing Director and Founder Academy Achievers. Academy Achievers is a not for profit organisation, leading in Science Technology Engineering Math- known as STEM of course.
Today our guest is Ruth Mortimer who is the Global President at Advertising Week and Ruth has had a distinguished career in media and journalism. Ruth previously came to one of summits too
Today my guest is Ife Thomas - Ife Thomas is an author and speaker who writes and talks about how to build confidence and self-esteem.. Ife has lived a jam packed professional career.
Starting off as a dancer on the hit show ‘X Factor’, performing on BBC TV shows , creating girl groups, appearing in commercials and music videos. She has also sung on stage with artists like Leona Lewis, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Ife dedicates her time to empower and encourage parents to help their children figure out what their unique talent might be.
Today my guest is Donna Jones who is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
Lola Ogunbote who is the executive director at Goals for Girls that uses football to teach young women leadership and inspire community change.
Lola has also coached football all over the world
After the success of The Lionesses, we have to start this series by talking Women's football and so I am delighted that today my guest is Lola Ogunbote who is the executive director at Goals for Girls that uses football to teach young women leadership and inspire community change.
Grace and Sarah talk to some of those who participated in the Reach Next Gen Summit at Emirates Stadium
Today my guest is Rebecca Myers who is a journalist for The Times and Sunday Times, based in London. Her work encompasses features, news, sport, and investigations, with a focus on issues that affect women. She was shortlisted for the Society of Editors’ Young Journalist of the Year award 2018 and is a prominent voice in the world of women’s sport.
Today my guest is Dr Poonam Gupta OBE who is the Chief Executive Officer at PG Paper Company Ltd .Poonam has won many awards including EY Entrepreneur Of The Year UK 2021 and the NatWest 2021 everywoman Awards
Today my guest is Gemma Oakes who a Director of Mercieca which is a leading independent PR, digital & communications agency based in London’s West End. Gemma is especially passionate about getting people involved in sport no matter age, background or ability.
Today my guest is Emma Kay is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WalkSafe -Walksafe believe that everybody has the right to feel safe, wherever they are and in any situation.
Today my guest is Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of We are the City. Vanessa launched the award winning WeAreTheCity.com in 2008 as a vehicle to help women progress in their careers. WeAreTheCity.com now has over 120,000 members
Today my guest is Sarah Furness who is a Former Combat Helicopter Pilot and Squadron Leader and keynote speaker. Sarah helps leaders to perform and thrive “under fire”
Today my guest is Hannah Awonuga who is the Global Head of Colleague Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion at Barclays and a Multi Award-Winning DEI Speaker
Today my guest is Deborah Williams, Founder of The Women's Association an organisation just like Reach Next Gen with a similar mission to help girls fulfil their dreams and ambitions through their Girls Association
Today our guest is long time friend of Reach, Juliet Slot who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal Football Club. Prior to Arsenal Juliet was the Chief Commercial Office at Ascot Racecourse
Today my guest is Victoria Rowland who is the Early Careers Talent Specialist and Founding Member and UK Lead for Pride at SAGE, one of the World’s leading accountancy software Companies
Today my guest is Nicci Clarke who is Head of Marketing at Punch Pubs. Nicci is also an active member of The Global Woman Club
Today my guest is Jacqueline Simmons who is the Senior Executive editor Americas at Bloomberg LP
Today my guest is Sarah Atkinson who is the CEO of the Social Mobility Foundation, a leading UK charity working to ensure young people from low income backgrounds can achieve their potential.
Today my guest is Milka Privodanova who is the Country Manager at Pinterest for the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and The Nordics
Today my guest is Shrirekha Patel who is the Lead Tailor of Lot1 Made to Order at Levi Strauss & Co
Today my guest is Rosie Nixon who is the Editor-in-Chief at HELLO! Magazine , Fashion and author of 'The Stylist', 'Amber Green Takes Manhattan', 'Just Between Friends' and ‘Be Kind
Today my guest is Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE who is one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes. Tanni, amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years and five Paralympic Games of 11 gold, 4 silver and a bronze.
In 2005 she became ‘Dame’ Tanni Grey-Thompson for her services to sport. In March 2010, Tanni was created a life peer and was conferred as Baroness Grey-Thompson, of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham
Today my guest is Claire Cronin who is Chief Commercial Officer at McLaren Racing – That’s the Formula One team. Before McLaren Claire held senior roles at Virgin Atlantic and Barclaycard too
Today my guest is Linda Attram who is the Regional Director of The Global Woman Club, Founder of Inspiring Mothers in Business and Director of Heathrow Apartments
Today we have a very special guest. General Sharon Nesmith who is the only female Major General in the British army and the second woman to hold that rank. She is also the first woman to command an Operational Brigade and to be on the Army's Executive Board
Today our guest is the Kate Day who is the Executive Editor of Politico Europe. Kate has worked in, California, India and Bangladesh and was The Telegraph’s first Social Media Editor
Today our guest Jessica Kleiman who is Senior Vice President, Global Communications at Peloton the leading interactive fitness platform. Previously Jessica worked at Instagram and publishing giant Hearst
Today our guest is Preeti Sheety who is CEO of Upshot and Non Executive Director at Brentford Football Club. Preeti has had a distinguished career in Sport
Today our guest is Accenture’s Head of Innovation for Europe, Lucy Cooper. Lucy also sits on the World Economic Forum for Young Leaders amongst other organisations that she works with.
Today our guest is the Jodie Hill who is the Managing Partner of Thrive Law. Jodie has specialised in employment law throughout her career and has a keen understanding of this complex legal sector, particularly D&I issues, together with all HR related issues.
Today our guest is the amazing Alveena Malik who is the CEO of One Million Mentors : One Million Mentors (1MM) is a unique community-based mentoring programme, quickly growing roots around the UK. The aim is to transform young lives by connecting one million young people with one million mentors.
Today my guest is the Mirela Sula who is Founder & CEO of Global Woman Magazine & Global Woman Club. Mirela is a true women’s champion.
Mirela is passionate about empowering women worldwide and always stands up for inclusion, diversity, gender balance and supporting the next generation
Today our guest is Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE .Hayaatun is CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. She chairs the government’s Innovation Expert Group and St. Andrews Prize for the Environment, and co-chairs with Sir Lewis Hamilton his Commission on Black representation in UK motorsport.
Today our guest is Christina Shareef who is Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Reddit. Christina also a Director of Stem Advantage
Today my guest is Suzanne Ryder Richardson who is Director of Soccer Aid at Unicef UK. Suzanne has also worked at the NSPCC and The British Red Cross
Today my guest is Suzanne Ryder Richardson who is Director of Soccer Aid at Unicef UK. Suzanne has also worked at the NSPCC and The British Red Cross
Today my guest is Clare Clough who is the Managing Director of Pret A Manger , that we all call Pret. I would think we’ve all been in a Pret at some stage of our lives
Today we have a very special guest as my guest is Lori Costew who is the Chief Diversity Officer and People Strategy at Ford Motor Co
Today my guest is Ann Cairns who is Executive Vice Chair at Mastercard and also Chair of the 30% Club , Ann also took up a role at BEIS this year too
Today my guest is Emma Ballard who is the Editor at Women in Golf. Emma has spent her career working in the Golf Industry and is passionate about getting more women and girls to take up Golf as we are at Reach of course
Today my guest is Caroline Culme-Seymour who is People and Operations Director at BCG Digital Futures, part of the renowned Boston Consulting Group.
Today our guest is Caroline Hazlehurst who is Vice President at Bird – the scooter hire business. Previously Caroline was Ops Director at Deliveroo. Caroline also sits on the Global Future Council at The World Economic
Today our guest is the Eleanor Mills who until March 2020 was the Executive Director of the Sunday Times where she worked for 22 years. Eleanor recently launched Noon, an online media platform and community for middle-aged women.
Today my guest is Gaia Barcilon - who is the CEO of EOS Social Responsibility Solutions – a start-up she founded in September of last year – specialising in the education of companies on the integration of human rights while promoting the core values of corporate social responsibility
Today my guest is Vanessa Sanyauke who is a diversity and inclusion professional, presenter and writer based in London. Vanessa has over a decade of experience advising FTSE 100 businesses on Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and policy. Vanessa is also the founder of Girls Talk
Today our guest is Wanita Bardouille who until recently was Creative Services Director of Ralph Lauren and has been nominated for an award at the Black Business Awards
Today my guest is the amazing Mary Keane-Dawson, who has had a distinguished career in advertising and marketing. Mary current heads up Takumi – a global influencer agency and is on the board of the Internet Commission
Today our guest is Lara Morgan ,Business Woman, Motivational Speaker and investor- Lara is also passionate about both mental and physical well being. Lara sold her first business for several millions of pounds and continues to build brands.
Today my guest is Alison Oliver , the Chief Exec of The Youth Sport Trust- where she has worked for 15 years. Alison started her career as a PE Teacher and was also Director of Netball at Team Bath
Today my guest is Nuala Walsh who is the Founder of Mind Equity. Nuala has had an amazing career and is also currently vice chair of UN women promote human rights to neutralise gender inequality through advocacy, awareness and government/civil society/private sector partnerships
Today my guest is the Karen Bosher, Managing Director of Pub Operator Greene King where she looks after premium , urban and venture brands
Today my guest is Katy Leeson - who is the Managing Director of Social Chain working with some of the largest brands in the world including Superdry, Warner Music, Coca Cola and Boohoo. Katy also hosts her own podcast called “ I shouldn’t say this but” which is ranked as a top 5 business podcast on iTunes
Today my guest is Heike O’Leary who is the Head of group of marketing at Haines Watts, a large firm that assists Companies with all aspects of their business. Heike is also a keen golfer and a big supporter of the Reach summits
Today my guest is Kelly Simmons MBE who is FA Director of the Women’s Professional Game
Today my guest is Caroline Nokes MP for Romsey and Southampton North. Caroline has sat on several committees and is currently the chair of the Women and equalities select committee
Today my guest is Yvonne Greaves who is the Director of Women in Business at Nat West Bank
Today our guest is Anya Hindmarch CBE, who is the Director Best known for her fabulous handbags of course. Anya was made a CBE in 2017
Our guest today is Reach Founder and Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk. Sarah is also a successful business woman and pretty good golfer.
Today Grace Jeffries talks to Alison Edgar about her career and about the moment she found out she had been awarded an MBE
Mandy Hickson is only the second woman to fly the RAF’s GR4 Tornado on the frontline. Mandy completed 3 tours of duty in Iran and flew 45 successful missions