Ep03: Is the fashion industry really all glitz and no grit? With Natalie Salmon

11/02/23 • 34 min

Meet Natalie Salmon. She has what I considered the dream job growing up, working as a fashion and tech journalist in London. Her career has spanned continents, contributing to prestigious publications such as UNILAD, Evening Standard, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue Scandinavia. Currently, she serves as the digital editor at Hello Fashion.

In this episode, we chat about the behind the scenes of the fashion industry and Natalie dispels the myth that working for fashion magazines is all glitz and glamour. From the unwavering determination & resilience required to thrive in the industry, explore strategies for career pivots, and uncover how to enter the field without any prior fashion contacts.

Natalie's influence reaches far beyond the fashion world. She has nurtured a vibrant community known as The Modems, providing a fresh and relevant perspective on tech for women. Join her community here: www.instagram.com/themodems/

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Ep02: Are you meant to thrive after redundancy? With Sophie Neary

Meet Sophie Neary. She's had an incredible career spanning almost three decades, working in senior executive and board positions for major companies like Boots, Tesco, and Jack Wills. And currently, she's the Group Director for the UK & Ireland at Meta, and this is actually where our paths crossed.

In this episode, we chat about our experiences with redundancy, and Sophie offers absolute banger career advice on how to not only survive but thrive after facing job layoffs. From mastering the art of career breaks to maintaining momentum in your long career, stepping out of your comfort zone, and nailing salary negotiations, she shares practical insights to elevate your career game.

Buttttt my personal favourite part of the conversation is when Sophie reveals her empowering advice for women aiming to break through the glass ceiling and ascend to senior c-suite executive positions.

Sophie is not only a fierce corporate woman, but she is also a LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity and hosts her own podcast, Courage is Contagious.

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Ep04: Do managers really have full control over pay rises? With Charlie Versi

Meet Charlie Versi. He is a good friend of mine, and what you’d call a classic overachiever. He’s spent the last 15 years growing his career within the construction industry, working for companies like Multiplex, Buildcorp & ISG. But beyond this, he’s been an advisor on industry bodies and a panel judge for industry awards.

In this episode, we dive into management skills, and Charlie shares everything from his golden rules for hiring and managing a high performing team to how to influence people in the workplace. My personal fav is our discussion around how to manage the pay rise and promotion conversation as a people manager.

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