Women In Power

Hosted by Keera Miller-Howe

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Jan 2024

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Welcome to the Women In Power Podcast Series, where I interview successful women within different fields of work. My goal is to learn from them, gain inspiration from their stories, and get insight into how other women can build their own career paths. The purpose of this podcast series is to expand your awareness and grow as a person. By listening to these episodes, you are opening yourself up to new perspectives and fresh ideas. Enjoy listening to this podcast series!

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January 29, 202453 min

Meet Ravisha

In this episode, I spoke to Ravisha, who currently works as a Technical Training Lead in the Pharmaceutical industry, she’s also a freelance copywriter. We discussed her childhood and moving from Devon to Hertfordshire while studying at university. She also talks about her career journey and advises the next generation entering their careers.Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school journey was likeWhat was university life like?What was her life like graduating and applying for graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing nowHow she balances her career and personal life Discusses her experience when handling resistance when leading menHer advice for the next generation entering into their careerWho is her role model Discusses ways she keeps herself grounded and how she takes care of herselfWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat she would tell her younger selfRavisha’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisha-patel-768b1056/ Ravisha’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visha185/ Ravisha’s Digital Print Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/risha.prints/

December 18, 202335 min

Meet Berivan Er

In this episode, I spoke to Berivan Er, who currently works in Business Development at Seasoned, she’s also a make-up artist. We discussed her childhood and moving from London to Essex when she was nine years old and how the move was a struggle for her. She also talks about her career journey and how she balances work around her make-up artist business.Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school/journey was likeWhat was university life like?What was her life like graduating and applying for graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing nowWhat it is like being a make-up artistHow she balances her career and her personal lifeDiscusses ways she keeps herself grounded and how she takes care of herselfWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat would she tell her younger selfMUA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beautybybev_/Berivan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/berivan-er-b07b19149/

September 14, 202345 min

Meet Kashi Chellen

In this episode, I spoke to Kashi Chellen, who currently works at The Happiness Index. We discussed her time at Watford Grammar School for Girls. She also talks about her career journey and when she was diagnosed with ADHD at a later stage in her adult life.Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school life/journey was likeDiscusses when she was diagnosed with ADHDWhat was university life like?What her life was like graduating and applying fro graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing nowHow have you built confidence and/or resiliency over the course of her careerHow she balances her career and personal lifeShe tells us something about herself that her work don’t knowWhat are her biggest challenges at right nowWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat should would tell her younger selfKashi’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kashi1206/Kashi’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashi-chellen/

September 5, 202335 min

Meet Dame Helen Hyde

In this episode, I sat down with my former head teacher Dame Helen Hyde. We talked about her time as headteacher at Watford Grammar School for Girls and some of the changes she has seen in education over the years. She's a great woman who gives a lot of her time to charity and talks about how she got into teaching, as well as discussing her experience becoming a dame.Topics Discussed:Who inspired her growing up?Her first few years coming to the UK with her husband?Her love and passion for learning and educationHer early years as a teacher?Her time at Watford Grammar School for GirlsHer experience becoming a dameShe spoke about her charity work and her as a Chair Trustee for Jewish HeritageWhat she would tell her younger self and any advice she would tell women todayHelen’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dame-helen-hyde-b9259a14/

September 2, 202334 min

Meet Sophie Faulkner

In this episode, I spoke with Sophie Faulkner, who currently works in education as an English. We discussed her time and journey at school and university. She also talks about her career journey in education and her newly promoted job as head of English. Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school life/journey was likeWhat was university life like? What was her life like graduating and applying for graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing nowWhen she began her career many years ago, did she ever imagine that she would be in a position of leadership in this profession?How have you built confidence and/or resiliency over the course of her career?How she balances her career and personal lifeWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat she would tell her younger selfSophie’s personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophflknr__/Sophie’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-faulkner-b49a4a159/Sophie’s Teacher Twitter - https://twitter.com/sophteaches?s=20

August 21, 202318 min

Meet Binti Patel

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Binti Patel, who currently works in marketing and is an influencer. We reminisced about our time together at Watford Grammar School for Girls and discussed her childhood, as well as her university experience. She also talked about how she manages her full-time job and life as an influencer.Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school life/journey was likeWhat was university life like? What her life was like graduating and applying for graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing nowWhat it’s like being an influencerHow she balances her career and personal lifeDiscusses ways she keeps herself grounded and how she takes care of herselfWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat should would tell her younger selfBinti’s personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bintipatel2/Binti’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bintipatel2Binti’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/binti-patel-624201157/

August 11, 202311 min

Meet Renée Charles

In this episode, I sat down with Renée Charles, who also goes by the name Yeahitsrenée. We talked about her childhood and school life. She discussed how she became a DJ and what she’s currently doing now .Topics Discussed:What her childhood was likeWho influenced and inspired her growing upWhat her school life/journey was likeWhat was university life like?What her life was like graduating and applying for graduate jobsWhat she’s currently doing right nowShe spoke about her DJ careerWhere she sees herself in five to ten yearsWhat would she tell her younger selfRenée’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yeahitsrenee/Renée’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneetaracharles/ Renée’s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/yeahitsreneeRenée’s Mixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/melodicdistraction/mornings-with-yeahitsrenee-may-23/Renée’s Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jzLzQlYpBoZlKGhCGK6mZ?si=1480059ef4544be7&nd=1

July 14, 202312 min

Meet Vinaya Haria

In this episode, I sat down with Vinaya Haria, who currently works in education and is the director of learning at a local school in Hertfordshire. We reminisced about our time at Watford Grammar School for Girls and how she got into the educational industry.Topics Discussed:Her years at Watford Grammar School for GirlsWhat her university experience and life was likeHer time as a graduate and discussed her finding a career jobSpoke about her current role in educationWhat her plans are in five to ten years' timeWhat she would tell her younger selfVinaya’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinayaharia/Vinaya’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinaya-haria-78860a114/

July 7, 20231 hr 2 min

Meet Sana Saddique

In this episode, I sat down with the amazing Sana Saddique, founder of Collective Law. She is a strong Muslim woman who owns a family law firm in Birmingham, and she explains how she built her firm and helps people throughout their various family legal issues. Topics Discussed:Her early years in education at secondary school and universityWhat inspired her to get into lawThe challenges that women face in the field of lawHow she started her own firmWhat she would tell her younger selfCollective Law Website - https://www.collectivelawsolicitors.co.uk/Collective Law Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/collective_law_solicitors/Sana's Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_sana_saddique_/Sana's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sana-saddique-90334b151/

February 17, 20230 min

Introduction

Welcome! I'm glad you're here—and if you're listening to this, I'm even more glad. This podcast is a series of interviews with women who are making an impact in their careers.Each interview is engaging and enlightening, and they all share valuable insights that any woman can use. One of my favourite parts is the time at the end when I ask each guest what they would tell their younger self.So, thanks for tuning in—I hope you'll enjoy this series as much as I enjoyed making it for you!Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keeramillerhowe/Keera's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeramillerhowe/