What would you do if you faced a career-interrupting health challenge? For Georgina Colman, a life-changing MS diagnosis has been the catalyst for a business that is making a difference to the lives of disabled people around the UK. Purpl, named after the colour representing the disabled community, was born from a simple yet glaring…
Whenever we have the opportunity to spend time with Eric Collins, it’s always GOLD. So when the venture capitalist and champion of underrepresented entrepreneurs rocked up at the Joy Book Club to discuss his new book We Don’t Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World, we knew the chat was going to be…
How did a pair of Nikes help Sharon Jones get her foot in the door of her first job? And how did that lead to her current role as head of digital innovation at The King’s Fund? If you’re looking for some advice on a career in digital and the steps you need to take…
If you’re a woman from an ethnically diverse background and have faced the metaphorical ‘computer says no’ when it comes to your job hunt, you’ll know that the playing field is far from level. Yes, it’s difficult for women in today’s job market, but it’s especially tough for women who aren’t white, and studies across…
How do you play big when the system keeps you playing small? Whoa! We know, right?! That’s one BIG question. ⛰️ It’s one of the many headscratchers we’re tackling in this belter of a podcast with a woman we’re quite happy to admit we’ve developed a bit of a girl crush on. 🙌 Because if…
I can hardly believe we’re at episode 40 on the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast already and hit a milestone 7,000 downloads! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone from our TechPixie tribe and to all our regular podcast listeners who keep us going! We make it for you because we believe so strongly in the power…