I've known Vanesa for just over a year...and I'm so grateful for every day we've shared since. I'm also very proud to be a founding voice of her community "EmpowerHer" and I'm also now partnering with her incredible organisation NoBa Capital. Co-founded with Kevin Fuller.

I LOVED our conversation!!

Vanesa is the Founding Partner of NoBa Capital, an early-stage venture firm backing founders who are reshaping how we live and work.

From AI-driven workforce platforms to tools for wellbeing and inclusion, NoBa invest in ideas that are global from day one — and support founders hands-on as operators who’ve built, scaled, and learned themselves.

What defines Vanesa professionally: 💡 Entrepreneurial drive - having founded and grown businesses, I know the grit it takes. 🤝 Community building - whether through NoBa Connect, Elevate, or EmpowerHER, Vanesa believes in creating platforms where people can collaborate, learn, and belong. 📈 Backing women and underrepresented founders - ensuring capital, networks, and opportunities reach those too often overlooked. 🌍 Long-term vision - building ventures and communities that outlast us, leaving real impact. Vanesa's values:freedom and trust - they guide every decision she makes.

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Loved this conversation with Kelly!! Although a few months have passed since we recoreded (I hold myself completley accountable for the gap!)...this topic is live and kicking throughout generations of work places and the people within them...Kelly is in demand! Kelly Swingler has an amazing story to share and I was so excited to have her share it on "Beautiful Mess"... As Kelly herself says,

"I'm daring to imagine a world of work where Burnout is no longer a badge of honour. Where leaders actually lead - without sacrificing themselves. Where coaches are Burnout Aware and Trauma Informed. And where success is measured by impact, not exhaustion.

My work in the field of Burnout and Burnoutology isn’t a trend.

This is the future". Linkedin

This conversation with Ruth is such an inspirational insight into what can happen when we build our work out of our intrinsic sense of purpose whilst giving others that very "human permission" to change too. (we're also both passionate marathon runneres!) With over a decade of dedicated experience in education and wellbeing, Ruth has honed her expertise in crafting and leading initiatives that promote holistic health. As the Founder and Director of Looking After Me, Ruth's mission resonates with the organisation's ethos of nurturing individual wellness. Ruth's work is driven by a commitment to innovation in health education, ensuring her strategies align with her culture of care and empowerment. At Looking After Me, Ruth has been pioneering wellness programs since January 2022, leveraging her background in nutrition and sports science. Her role encompasses designing and implementing comprehensive wellbeing curricula, drawing on her previous experience. Her team's approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, aiming to transform lives through personalised support and education.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed creating it! Linkedin Looking After Me