In Her Shoes

This week, we’re joined by Nicola Elliott the woman behind NEOM wellbeing. Nicola opens up about her incredible journey from the world of hectic journalism to founding one of the UK’s most beloved wellbeing brands. She tells us how dealing with her own anxiety led her to discover the power of aromatherapy and how that little spark ended up becoming NEOM back in 2005.Nicola takes us behind the scenes, sharing stories of hustling across the UK to introduce people to her natural products (before “wellness” was even a thing). We get in to:Why stress and burnout made her ditch her magazine editor job and take the leap into entrepreneurship.How to weave well-being and self-care into everyday life.The real ups and downs of starting a business from her kitchen table and growing it into an international brand.Juggling and running a fast-growing company whilst being a mother, how she’s brought flexibility both at work and at home into her world.Honest advice for anyone dreaming of starting their own thing: it’s about being real, bouncing back from setbacks, and always remembering your “why.”Get ready for an episode full of real talk, helpful takeaways, and inspiration to put your own well-being first. Step inside Nicola’s shoes with us and discover what it means to lead with heart, grit, and a little bit of calm.

Experiential enthusiasts, this one's for you!MD & Founder of Campaign Agency of the Year 2025, Seen Presents, Louisa O'Connor, is about to give you an inside tour of the industry and the reality of what it requires, and it includes the inevitable - and invaluable - fails...A fierce leader, Louisa talks about how Seen Presents came to be and

Claire energy is infectious and this conversation truly highlighted that for me. Meeting women who feel so deeply passionate about making change and shifting the power dynamics invigorates me. Claire Nelson, MD Netball Super League is an abolsute force of nature. Claire was shaped by early experiences which ultimately led her to become the independent fierce human she is today. A real rollercoaster of a story which is a testament for Claires strength for not giving up and pushing through to use each experience as fuel to propel her forward.I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Proudly sponsored by RISER, your AI Career Companion. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-jobs-video-career-ai/id6476504113

This podcast is proudly sponsored by RISER, your AI career companion. RISER is for everyone but given the horrific stats across the workforce, they are on a mission to empower every woman to rise higher in her career, one bold conversation at a time. As the world’s first video-led career matchmaking app, we’re proud to sponsor “In Her Shoes” and champion the stories of women who are breaking boundaries and rewriting the rules at work.This week on In Her Shoes, we’re stepping into the world of beauty (and serious people power) with Victoria Foley, Chief People Officer at Beauty Pie. With nearly two decades of experience shaping people-first cultures at some of the UK’s most beloved brands, Victoria knows a thing or two about building teams where everyone can thrive.We get real about what it takes to lead a modern workplace, to driving bold conversations about inclusion, wellbeing, and belonging. Victoria shares her journey from agency recruiter to CPO, her lessons learned in the trenches of retail and e-commerce, and how she’s helping Beauty Pie’s team bring their best selves to work every day.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at a disruptive beauty brand, or you’re curious about how to create a workplace where people feel seen, heard, and celebrated this episode’s for you.Tune in for honest insights, practical tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration from one of the industry’s top people leaders.Follow our journey on IG: @inhershoes_podcastAnd if you’re curious about RISER, the AI career companion behind this episode, here’s the scoop: RISER is all about helping you take control of your career journey, on your terms. Think of it as your personal career sidekick, matching you with the right opportunities using smart AI, and letting you showcase your skills and personality through quick, video-first profiles. Whether you’re prepping for interviews, looking to build your personal brand, or just want to connect with real people (not robots) behind the jobs, RISER’s got your back. With curated resources, expert tips, and a community that actually cares, RISER makes your next career move feel a lot less daunting and a lot more you!Want that scroll stopping elevator pitch that will land you the interview? Create your 60 second pitch with our AI career coach for FREE now: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-jobs-video-career-ai/id6476504113

Louisa Green, leads international communications at Canva. From my first interaction with Louisa late last year, I was fascinated with her energy and knew I wanted her to come on to the podcast. Why you might ask? It's not often these days you come across humans that carry equal amounts of kindness, intelligence and a genuine desire to help others. Louisa is one of those people - having had many conversations with Louisa before this podcast, I thought I knew the person sitting in front of me but what I truly loved about this conversation is discovering how Louisa's early context and family experiences paved the way for the person she is today. From a bustling childhood home to helping her sister build her now, very successful business, Louisa stumbled across the power of media and how it could supercharge your business. From Wework to Octopus energy and now leading international comms at Canva - Louisa has a gift for telling stories that lead to brand growth.Really hope you enjoy the is episode as much as we did! Sponsored by RISER, the AI Career Companion App matching talent and opportunity at scale through 60 second videos. In a world where the written word is losing its value (where anything can be written by a simple prompt) your voice is more important that ever. If you are looking to build a career you love, hire a superstar team its time you realised that YOU are the most important component in all of this and its time you were able to tell your story. Download for free and use our RISER AI Coach to help you craft your 60 second videos to land your dream role!

Sometimes in life you meet people and their energy touches you! A conversation with Liv was one of those moments. From Liv's genuine humility to her fierce work ethic she is the living embodiment that you can be kind and strong. Hearing Livs journey was incredibly inspiring as getting into Film has to be one of the hardest industries to crack. From filming Sir Andy Murrays documentary which was only supposed to be a content capture for YouTube and ended up on Amazon Prime to her new film Love and Rage coming premiering this week at SXSW London, Liv's passion for amplifying voices and telling the stories that matter moved me.Hope you enjoy the episode!I know the job market is hard right now, but imagine if I told you, we could put you in front of your dream hiring manager in minutes. Your wouldn't believe me, would you?Well, thats what we're doing at RISER. Using our AI career coach you can create a video pitch in minutes and we will pair you with hirers that will be a great fit! It's why some of the best brands in the world are already using us to discover and find people like you!Come over and check us out Always keen to here feedback, connect with me

You may have already heard of the iconic online platform, event series and book ‘F*ck Being Humble’📖 but it’s time to hear from the woman behind it on how and why she built it. This week, we’re sitting down with the incredible @stefaniesw to uncover the journey that led her to becoming an inspiring public speaker, author, and award-winning founder of @fbeinghumble🏆Don’t miss her empowering words and active advice that are set to rewrite the rules of networking and help ANYONE elevate their career💪Sponsored by RISER the worlds first video led career matchmaking apphttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-app/id6476504113@theriserapp

When Stef walks into a room, the energy shifts.It's how I felt on our first meeting at a cafe in Farringdon and how I still felt when Stef walked into the studio.I knew I had to get her onto the podcast to share her story with you - from hustling hard in the early days of her career, to founding her own award winning marketing agency to now the podcast host of top business podcast Strategy and Tragedy, Stephanie Melodia is a force.Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Sponsored by RISER the worlds first video led career matchmaking apphttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-app/id6476504113@theriserapp

This one’s a little different for us. Get ready to step into the dazzling world of nightlife entertainment with Mica, the visionary producer behind The Box's most spectacular shows. From her early days in dance and drama school to producing boundary-pushing performances at one of the world's most exclusive nightlife venues, Mica shares how she turned her artistic passion into a career crafting unforgettable experiences.From early auditions to her first big break in production. She offers invaluable insights for aspiring creative professionals about turning artistic training into a successful career in entertainment production.Sponsored by RISER the worlds first video led career matchmaking apphttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-app/id6476504113@theriserapp

With over 160 Million registered users, happn is one of the worlds most popular dating apps. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Karima, CEO of happn, the location-based dating app that's revolutionising how people meet and connect in the real world. In this intimate discussion, Karima shares her remarkable journey from a legal background to leading one of the world's most innovative dating platforms. Discover how Karima navigated the transition from tech leadership, bringing her strategic mindset and passion for human connection to transform happn's global presence. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory, including crucial decisions that led her to the C-suite of a major dating app. Whether you're aspiring to break into tech leadership or simply curious about the person behind one of today's popular dating apps, this episode is not one to miss. Follow In Her Shoes for weekly conversations with women who are redefining success on their own terms. #WomenInTech #FemaleLeadership #StartupLife #DatingApps #CareerJourney

It's conversations like this, that I absolutely cannot wait for you to hear. In a time where motivation can be low, all you need is that hit of positive energy to lift you up and the have clears.We're pleased to serve that up today with Co-founder of award winning social media agency, Zoe Shepherd. Zoe shares her journey from corporate girly to co founder. Prepared to eat baked beans, her and now husband Jack built the company together from the ground up. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Sponsored by RISER the worlds first video led career matchmaking apphttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/riser-app/id6476504113@theriserapp

Meet Brooke Andrews, serial entrepreneur. Born in Palm Springs, but a proud Canadian. This human was influenced from her early years to truly understand what It means to be a hustler. From her first job in her mid teens to founding and raising for her 1st company at 26. Brooke is a force to be reckoned with. I was honoured to have had the conversation about her next venture Safe raise. Listen to the full episode to hear how Brooke is making waves in the VC world to action change for good. Sifted Article: https://sifted.eu/articles/venture-capital-sexual-harassment-safe-raise#

SEASON 5 BABY!!!! Todays episode features Alyssa (a-lee-sa) Jaffer, a London based journalist covering careers, health and lifestyle. She is also a content writing and communications expert, with two degrees in media and journalism from UC Berkeley and City University of London and years of professional experience in content marketing.  Reporting on crucial stories like the motherhood penalty for Stylist and the sexual harassment of female farm workers and custodial workers for PBS “Frontline”, Alyssa is an award-winning professional with an interest in issues impacting women at work. Alyssa’s words have been published in Forbes, Business Insider, Glamour UK, Stylist Magazine, Mashable, AllBright and more. She works with brands like Salesforce, London School of Economics (LSE) Innovation, GMAC and many others. Follow Alyssa for articles on trending topics across the future of work and careers, women in the workplace, health, travel and lifestyle. Check out her full body of work and visit her LinkedIn to get in touch. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Wave and connect with Alyssa on RISER. RISER, the world's first video led career matchmaking app. AD

In this episode of In Her Shoes, we step into the world of Georgia Metcalfe, founder of the lifestyle brand French Bedroom. Georgia takes us behind the scenes of her journey—from the spark of inspiration that led her to launch her business to the challenges and triumphs of building a beloved brand in the luxury home decor market. Georgia shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and insights on creating a distinctive brand identity. Tune in as Georgia opens up about the power of creativity, resilience, and a strong vision in achieving business success. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply love beautiful interiors, Georgia’s story is bound to inspire and delight. Follow French Bedroom here Follow In Her Shoes here

Talking, is thirsty work. Luckily, we’ve been sipping these delicious beverages throughout the season. Safe to say we are Fix8’d. Today, I got to hear from the women behind the brand. Freya, Founder and CEO shares her story for how Fix8 and subsequently FIBE, the probiotic soda came to be.  Freya’s story is a testament to notion that you can do anything you put your mind to.  With UK domination across retail already underway, I cant wait to watch the future growth of the brand.  Hope you enjoy Freya’s story as I much as I did.  Follow Freya Here  Follow In Her Shoes Here Want to connect with Freya? Match with her on RISER, the worlds first video led career matchmaking app. Think Bumble, for your next boss. RISERs video led technology is matching talent and hirers using our superpower, our voice.  Available to download now. 

In this episode of In Her Shoes, we sit down with Vickie Elsey, Director of People and Culture at Green Kind, where she's responsible for shaping the work culture of over 40,000 people. Vickie shares her inspiring journey, from navigating career changes to seizing unexpected opportunities, and the importance of saying "yes" even when the path ahead is uncertain. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make bold moves in your career, Vickie’s story offers valuable insights into embracing change and building a thriving professional life. Tune in to hear her candid advice on leadership, growth, and the power of resilience.

This week we had the incredible Jenny Quigley Jones on the In Her Shoes Podcast.  Having had our teams liaise up until the point of recording meant that being in the studio was the first interaction I’d had with Jenny and was excited to hear her remarkable rise and journey building Digital Voices.  What came to pass was so much more than I had expected, this is a story of bravery and courage. Some of you may have heard the story of Jenny setting up Digital Voices, the award winning marketing agency with just £500 in the bank account but when we go back to truly unearth her why, it became clear why there wasn’t another option.  “ I never want anyone that works for me, to feel the way I felt”. Jenny Quigley Jones Follow Jenny Here Follow In Her Shoes Here

We welcomed, Ozlem Tuskan, founder of The Resilient and empowerment coach for women onto the In Her Shoes Podcast this week. From her early career triumphs at MTV and CNN to launching her own coaching practice, Ozlem shares her journey and insights on unlocking personal potential. Learn how she helps women become the best versions of themselves and discover why she believes we all have the power to achieve our goals. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-belief, and turning dreams into reality. Ready to unlock your potential? Join our RISERs who are already 'wave'ing and matching with opportunities through our AI video-led app. Think Bumble, for your next boss. RISER, where ambition meets opportunity. AD Follow Ozlem here Follow In Her Shoes Here

This week on the In Her Shoes Podcast, I was joined by the sensational Henrietta Rix, Co-founder and CEO of Rixo. Having been a huge fan of the apparel, I was excited to sit down with Henrietta and understand how the brand came to be and the journey that has led to global presence with a new store recently opened in NYC. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast, or simply love a good success story, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and infectious passion. Henrietta's candid reflections on the highs and lows of her journey will leave you inspired to pursue your own dreams. Tune in to discover how two young women with a suitcase full of vintage treasures transformed the fashion landscape and created a brand that celebrates individuality and empowers women of all ages. This is more than just a fashion story – it's a testament to the power of friendship, perseverance, and staying true to your vision. Thinking about taking your first steps, building your own brand? Pivoting in your career? The one thing that every guest had emphasised the importance of is, their network. Creating and nurturing a support system of people that can guide and unlock opportunties is a crucial pillar to your success. Transform yours now with RISER, the AI career matchmaking app. Our video led experience will allow you to swipe to match and connect with the real humans behind the opportunities. AD Join our RISERs now Follow RIXO here Follow In Her Shoes Here

Founding partner of Noba capital (short for no barriers) was on the In Her Shoes Podcast this week.  Hear from a seasoned investor how she not only earnt a seat at the table but created her own.  Vanesa story inspired me greatly and I’m honoured to share her story with you.  It goes to show with hard work, grit and perseverance anything is possible.  If you are looking to build a network, its time to download RISER. Swipe and meet your perfect opportunity matches. Dubbed, Bumble, for your next boss RISER is a video first career matching app connecting you (through reel like videos) to likeminded humans to unlock your career success. ⁠Download RISER here⁠ AD ⁠Follow Vanesa Pazos Here ⁠Follow In Her Shoes Here