This week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey to founding Make Love Not Porn

• The challenges of running a startup in a “taboo” industry

• Why she wants women to make a tonne of money

• Being a board advisor

• Career advice and why it’s important to live by your values

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey from academia to becoming a founder

• AI’s impact on healthcare

• Inclusivity in patient engagement

• The pros and cons of being a solo founder

• The different types of negotiation

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Chantal Swainston, Independent PR Consultant & Founder of The Heard. In this episode we discuss:

• The role of PR

• When startups should invest in PR

• Deciding to go freelance

• How to create a personal brand

• Turning a passion project into an award winning D&I initiative

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Kevin Sakamoto, Product Consultant at Turnberry, who is also pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on Employee Resource Groups. In this episode we discuss:

• What prompted him to pursue a doctorate programme

• Insights from his research on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Being an ally in Women’s ERGs

• Advice on making workplaces more inclusive

• Navigating your career with creativity

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Neha Monga, VP Product of Lattice. In this episode we discuss how to take ownership of your career including:

• Navigating career decisions

• Overcoming challenges

• Acting with agency

• Why “it’s not conspiracy, it’s chaos”

• Advice for aspiring Product leaders

Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Mel Faxon and Siran Cao, co-founders of Mirza. In this episode we discuss:

• Their journey to becoming founders

• The impact of motherhood on women’s careers and salary

• Why we need to solve structural issues

• Maintaining good mental health as founders

• Fundraising and career advice

Show notes: ⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Lauren Stuart and Jack Bainger from Formula Recruitment. In this episode we discuss:

• What companies look for in senior hires

• How to best position yourself in the recruitment process

• Guidance on discussing compensation

Show notes: ⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠

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This week we are joined by Isabelle Chiang, General Manager at Gelato. In this episode we discuss:

• Her journey to becoming a General Manager

• Embracing your strengths

• The pros and cons being a generalist

• Building a career outside of HQ

• Advice on leadership

Show notes: ⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠

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