Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Emma Slade Edmondson, to discuss the complexities of identity, self-perception, and the journey of navigating success. Emma shares her transition from a corporate career in advertising to pursuing her creative passions, including writing a book that addresses race and identity.

Useful links:

Emma on Instagram

Emma’s book - The Half of It

Emma's new venture - Good Form

Emma’s website

The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.

Sophie’s Instagram

Sophie’s Social Action Instagram

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Success and Emma's Journey

06:02 - Navigating Multiple Identities and Skills

08:10 - Early Touchpoints with Success

12:46 - Learning to Fail and Embracing Imperfection

15:07 - University Experience and Personal Growth

27:35 - Navigating Workplace Stress and Emotional Well-being

31:14 - Success in Corporate Environments: Happiness vs. Achievement

34:44 - Taking the Leap: Freelancing and Financial Preparedness

39:14 - Sustainable Fashion: Bridging Knowledge and Community

40:38 - The Pressure of Defining One's Career Path

41:39 - Discussing Race and Identity in Public Spaces

45:57 - The Journey to Authorship: From Dreams to Reality

54:00 - Building Community and Support

58:54 - Moments of Success Amidst Challenges

01:02:05 - Defining Success in a Changing Landscape

Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Anne Ravanona shares her journey from burnout and perfectionism to speaking in front of world leaders and creating a funding platform for women.

Useful links:

• Global InvestHer

• The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.

• Sophie’s Instagram

• Sophie’s Social Action Instagram

  
  

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Success and Guest Anne Ravanona

05:46 - Early Life and Academic Success

14:29 - Burnout and the Pressure of Perfectionism

19:28 - Career Beginnings and Transitioning Roles

29:11 - Building a Career in Consulting

33:47 - Recognizing the Gender Funding Gap

39:51 - Privilege and Intersectionality

41:04 - Defining Success and Setting Goals

48:30 - Redefining Success: Impact Over Personal Achievement

Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Tasha Bailey, AKA Real Talk Therapist, to talk about her journey from childhood as a Golden Child, to becoming a therapist.

Useful links:

• Tasha on Instagram

• Tasha’s book

• The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.

• Sophie’s Instagram

• Sophie’s Social Action Instagram

• Yearly Compass

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Tasha Bailey and Her Work

03:08 - Young relationship to success

10:16 - The Pressure of Being the Golden Child

12:58 - Learning to Embrace Failure

15:49 - Before becoming a therapist

16:57 - Defining Success in Retail Management

20:29 - Navigating Psychotherapy Training Challenges

23:29 - Taking Therapy outside of the therapy room

23:51 - The Evolution of Therapy Practices

25:33 - The Changing Perception of Therapy in Society

27:43 - Cultural Attitudes Towards Mental Health

29:34 - Transitioning to Public Engagement in Therapy

32:21 - Defining Success in the Digital Age

34:27 - Envy and external perceptions

36:24 - Goal Setting

39:28 - Silencing the Inner Critic

45:39 - Navigating Ambition and Success

50:50 - Setting Boundaries in Professional Spaces

56:46 - Redefining Success on Personal Terms