S1, Ep6 - The High Powered Lawyer, Claire Chillingworth - Taking Back Control

10/18/22 • 47 min

Taking control is a real theme of this week's episode. Ambitious Claire Chillingworth, Senior Associate at a prestigious UK Law Firm, knew her calling was to become a mother, but being single and not wanting to chase or rush the wrong relationships to do it, she took control of her situation and opted to have a child on her own. The result is a beautiful daughter that is surrounded by endless love and support. Claire talks candidly through her amazing journey and what this now means for her as she navigates going back to her demanding job, pursuing progression in that role, and juggling her new life as a single mother.

Claire Chillingworth is a graduate from The University of Cambridge, before pursuing and becoming a high powered lawyer. She has worked her way up to Senior Associate over the past 9 or so years, currently at the international firm CMS - specializing in Real Estate Law.

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S1, Ep5 - The Fashion Boss, Rachel Ingram - Never Stop Shooting for New Career Heights

Find what you love to do, and it won't feel like work. Rachel Ingram is a true example of someone who has followed her passion from Day 1 and through sheer hustle and determination ingrained in her from childhood, worked her way up the ranks strategically, never doubting her ability, never not striving for the next big role or promotion, and despite being a very present mother - never letting her 3 young children be a reason not to still shoot for the stars, or slow her progress in any way. Firstly, get this woman a medal, and secondly I hope she helps to inspire you to do the same!

Rachel has worked her way up the fashion ranks from fashion assistant to stylist, working with some of the most famous publications around today - from Vogue to Conde Nast traveller to Red Magazine, Glamour, Tatler, Ok! to name just a few. She worked as fashion editor styling notable celebrities, covers shoots and fashion insiders before joining the team at the infamous Net a Porter - In just 4 years there, she became the Global Head of Styling overseeing a team of 27 stylists and editors. As if that’s not a mic drop moment in itself, Rachel has gone on to become editor in Chief and Head of Content for innovative fashion tech business Threads styling, but that’s not all - because Rachel has possibly the biggest career defining role of them all about to kick off which you'll have to tune in to find out more about.

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S1, Ep7 - The Interior Design Heavyweight, Natasha Bonugli - Leading with Vulnerability

Have you ever wondered why certain people just climb really fast through their careers, breezing through promotions, and getting poached for their next big roles constantly - well Natasha is one of those people, but let me assure you, its very clearly not down to luck. Its down to an incredible talent that is outwardly visible, a dedicated work ethic that very few people today encompass, and an unparalleled passion for an industry that's ingrained in her. Passion has driven Natasha to incredible heights already, and yet, shes not stopping any time soon. I cant wait for you to hear her amazing story, and how through her sheer strength of character, she manages to balance her business with her family and deal with some very personal struggles along the way.

Natasha Bonugli - a true force to be reckoned with and industry heavyweight when it comes to workplace and residential interior design, with over 20 years experience that spans continents.Boston born, Natasha originally studied architecture in the US but has been London based for the past 18 years. She has managed and developed a number of high-performance design teams to deliver award winning interiors across the globe. After directorial and principal positions at some of the most notable design practices today, with her last position being at Unispace, as global principal designer for EMEA & North America, just over a year ago, Natasha took the ultimate plunge, creating her very own cutting edge design studio. The Bon Collective covers both workplace and residential sectors that encapsulates her ethos for the perfect balance between aesthetics, practicality and longevity.

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Host - Olivia Brafman @olivia_brafman

Guest - Natasha Bonugi @natashabonugli @theboncollective

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