Formidable Over Forty

Formidable Over Forty

por Sarah Pittendrigh
Temporada 2
Having, doing, and being enough with Sheridan Stewart
Sheridan Stewart is an Australian broadcaster and author of I Am Enough – the book which recounts a 90-day challenge to find contentment through spending less, feeling happier, and focusing on the things that matter the most. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Sheridan shares the story of how she changed her approach to life. We hear how, after suffering with feelings of burnout and the demands of being pulled in so many different directions, Sheridan wrote her book as an antidote to the constant pressure we are under to do more, have more and be more. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Sheridan:www.linkedin.com/in/iamsheridanstewart/www.instagram.com/sheridan.stewart/‘I Am Enough: the 90-day challenge to find contentment’:www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Enough-90-day-challenge-contentment-ebook/dp/B0BLT9Y7ML?ref_=ast_author_dp Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Forecasting the Future with Jo Feeley
Jo Feeley is Chief Executive at TrendBible, who forecast the future of life at home. Across her career as a trend forecaster spanning more than 20 years, Jo has won multiple awards and advised retailers, brands, charities, investors and governments all over the world. Her insights have been featured in publications including The Independent, Financial Times, and Radio 4. The purpose of Jo’s work is to help companies make meaningful change by using trends for good. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh and Jo discuss what led Jo to a career in trend forecasting, how defining your niche will enable you to go far in business, breaking out of self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, and how Jo looks ahead in her own life and career by building small nuggets to create exceptional things. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Jo: www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-feeley-85919716/Interested in trend forecasting? www.trendbible.com/The Female Scale Up: www.instagram.com/thefemalescaleup/ Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Redefining gender equity with Lisa Kaplowitz
Lisa Kaplowitz is the Executive Director at the Rutgers Center for Women in Business, who remove barriers, build community, and empower women with the confidence and skills necessary to succeed as business leaders. Lisa combines industry and academic expertise to drive gender equity and equal representation and equal pay at all levels, from the home through to the workplace. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Lisa shares her learnings in gender equity, explaining how we need to reframe our approach and unlearn societal norms, moving from policy, to practice, to culture. Lisa also gives valuable insight into finding your passion at the intersection of what you love and what you’re good at, and feeling empowered to pivot when you need a change of direction, learning lessons rather than staying stuck. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Lisa: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kaplowitz/ The Rutgers Centre for Women in Business: https://women.business.rutgers.edu/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Living life to the full with Nicola Wood
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Nicola Wood is a hairdresser for one day a week. She spends the rest striving to change the world for people with cancer and hair loss. Nicola founded The Wonderful Wig company, who offer personal, bespoke hair loss services, real hair wigs, and are an NHS-approved supplier to over 15 different hospitals and trusts around the North of England, and is passionate about educating others and lobbying for change in the industry. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we hear all about Nicola’s life and journey, from her cancer diagnosis, to finding her mission to support people experiencing hair loss, through to growing her business and impact - all with her amazingly positive ‘do it now’ attitude, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love .… Connect with Nicola: www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-wood-hair-loss-specialist/ The Wonderful Wig Company: https://wonderfulwigs.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Creating social value with Bianca Robinson
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Bianca Robinson runs the national charity CEO Sleepout. CEO Sleepout call on business leaders, business owners, and senior executives to spend a night under the stars to unite to fight homelessness and poverty across the UK. Because of Bianca’s work, countless lives have been changed, with more than 5000 executives raising over £3million, which has been donated to over 100 charities. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we learn more about the social value and impact that Bianca is creating. From New Zealand to the North East, we follow Bianca’s journey through adversity and cancer diagnosis, to developing her leadership values, to challenging leaders to use their power to create greater social impact. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Bianca: www.linkedin.com/in/birobinson/ CEO Sleepout: https://ceosleepout.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Going beyond the spotlight with Gail Porter
Gail Porter is a TV and radio personality, speaker, and activist. Gail’s journey has taken her through all sides of the media - from presenting children’s TV, to modelling, to reality TV, to creating hard-hitting documentaries, to stand-up comedy. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Gail’s bravery and optimism shine through as we go beyond the spotlight to find out more her life. Gail shares more about facing homelessness, debt, hair loss, and mental health challenges, along with giving actionable advice to support anyone who may be facing similar situations. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Resources we signpost in this episode:Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/Centrepoint: https://centrepoint.org.uk/Find your local library: www.gov.uk/local-library-servicesFind local community support: www.gov.uk/find-a-community-support-group-or-organisation Follow Gail: www.instagram.com/iamgailporter/ Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Enriching your life with travel with Kate Wickers
Author and travel journalist Kate Wickers’ career has taken her all over the globe – from swimming with penguins in the Galapagos to walking the Great Wall of China! Kate’s debut travel memoir, Shape of a Boy, was listed by National Geographic Traveller in the nine best travel books for 2022 and her travel writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Scotsman, and more. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh travels through Kate’s life and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. Kate discusses the joy and challenges of travelling with young children, her travel highlights including trekking with Mountain Gorillas during a trip to Rwanada and Uganda, and why taking small steps is the key to get to your big end goal. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Kate’s website and writing: www.katewickers.com/ Follow Kate: www.instagram.com/wickers.kate/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Overcoming self-criticism with Julia Bueno
Julia Bueno is a practising psychotherapist whose first book, The Brink of Being: Talking about Miscarriage, won the British Medical Association Popular Medicine Book Award 2021. Her newest book, Everyone’s A Critic, is focused on how we can learn to be kind to ourselves. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh unpacks the question of self-criticisms with Julia. They discuss how to recognise narcissists in your life and take back the power, why we need to redefine where we source self-worth, especially in a society that’s obsessed with growth and achievement, and how to identify the root of our self-criticisms to start overcoming them. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Julia’s website and books: https://www.juliabueno.co.uk Connect with Julia: www.linkedin.com/in/juliabueno/?originalSubdomain=uk Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Refining with age with Emma Warren
Portfolio entrepreneur Emma Warren has such varied interests and experience. She’s a Director at Hiho Silver, who design beautiful sterling silver equestrian jewellery, a Director at Dimpsey Glamping, a collection of award-winning 5-star shepherd huts in Somerset, and also provides coaching and strategy support for others to craft their businesses. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh discusses it all with Emma. Within Emma’s story she shares how she’s pushed past her self-limiting beliefs, why we all need to release some of the pressure we place on ourselves to find happiness in balance, and how to stop letting age define you - let it refine you instead. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Follow Emma: instagram.com/emmawarren_1/ Hiho Silver: instagram.com/hihosilveruk/ Dimpsey Glamping: instagram.com/dimpsey_glamping/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Writing your own story with Georgina Moore
After years of working as a publicist in the publishing industry, Georgina Moore followed her dream to write fiction. Her debut novel, The Garnett Girls, was published in February 2023 and has since become a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller. On this episode, host Sarah Pittendrigh finds out more about Georgina’s journey to writing her own story, and hears her advice for those looking for inspiration to take their own change in direction in midlife. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Follow Georgina: instagram.com/georginamooreauthor/ https://twitter.com/PublicityBooks Get your copy of The Garnett Girls: waterstones.com/book/the-garnett-girls/georgina-moore/9780008506339 Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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