This week, I speak with Jordan Graham, a learning and leadership expert and doctoral researcher at the University of Bath exploring gender diversity in corporate leadership and the talent pipeline of women aspiring to board positions.

Jordan’s journey is one of curiosity, courage and quiet confidence - from falling into leadership development “by accident” to shaping global conversations on how women rise.

Together, we talk about:
💡 The power of serendipity in shaping careers
🔥 How to “put doubt in a box” and act before you feel ready
🌍 What Jordan’s research is uncovering about women’s pathways to leadership
🤝 The importance of mentors, networks and allyship
❤️ The guilt many women carry and how to turn it into growth

It’s a smart, inspiring and deeply human conversation about what it really means to be unstoppable - one bold, curious step at a time.

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Emily Gallagher, founder of Motherbrand Coaching, to talk honestly about one of life’s biggest pivots - returning to work after maternity leave. Together, we explore identity, comparison, guilt and the power of reframing your story as a mother and professional.

Unstoppable Women is part of my Unstoppable by Design movement - a series that shines a light on stories of personal change and the characteristics that help women keep moving forward, no matter what life throws at them. Each episode explores what makes a woman “unstoppable”: her courage, clarity, energy and ability to pivot through uncertainty with purpose.

I created the series to connect, inspire and normalise the messy, magnificent middle of personal transformation - the point between where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Whether you’re navigating a career change, rebuilding confidence, or finding your next step after a major life shift, these conversations are for you.

This episode marks a new chapter in Unstoppable Women - expanding to feature stories of courage and change from women around the world.

💫 If you’ve got a story to share or want to feature in The Unstoppable Book which will highlight 100 women's stories of change and courage, contact me at Julie@unstoppablebydesign.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Julie speaks with Meg Waldron, Senior Academic Advisor, Adjunct Professor and Founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring. Based in Virginia, Meg has spent over twenty years helping students find their voice and confidence through education and writing - all while navigating her own pivots as a mother, entrepreneur and leader living with multiple sclerosis.

This conversation is part of the Unstoppable Women series - a collection of real, unfiltered stories celebrating women who have navigated transformation with clarity, courage and heart. These are the women Julie loves talking to: women who have faced turning points in life or work and chosen to rebuild with intention.

Originally created to spotlight finalists from the Women in Change Awards, the series is now expanding. Julie is opening up the conversation to women everywhere who are leading change in their own way - educators, founders, artists, innovators and everyday leaders who’ve found a way to turn disruption into direction.

Meg’s story embodies what it means to be Unstoppable by Design - curious, adaptable and quietly courageous. She reminds us that integrity isn’t about doing it all; it’s about doing what aligns.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Meg’s blend of resilience, reflection and reinvention has shaped a life of meaningful change.