38 episodes
She Leads the Way Nicki Bedford
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Introducing the She Leads the Way Podcast, a show that celebrates the journey and successes of women in business and women trailblazers from all walks of life.
Hosted by Nicki Bedford, a successful business leader herself, the She Leads the Way Podcast seeks to inspire and empower women through storytelling and valuable insights on building and scaling successful businesses, navigating the corporate world as well as the power of mindset.
Each week, Nicki sits down with a different guest to delve into their personal and professional experiences, uncovering the highs and lows of their working journey, and sharing the lessons they have learned along the way. From overcoming challenges and navigating the male-dominated business world to implementing effective marketing strategies and achieving work-life balance, listeners will gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from the stories and advice of these trailblazing women.
Whether you are a seasoned business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for inspiration and insight, the She Leads the Way Podcast is a must listen.
Join Nicki and her guests as they share their stories, wisdom, and vision for a future where women continue to bloom and succeed.
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Ep39 | Standing out in today's competitive job market | Natalie Abumrad
In this episode, we are joined by Natalie Abumrad, Head of HR at Sanofi and we discuss how to stand out in today's competitive job market.
If you're looking to find a new job, or make a career change - this is the episode for you!
We discuss;
- What skills are most sought after and how candidates can develop or showcase these skills, including the importance of soft skills (great communication + emotional intelligence)
- Tips on how you can prepare yourself in advance for the job of your dreams
- Critical importance of diversity, inclusion and equity and how organisizations are prioritising this
- Natalie shares her personal experience on how company support for women is incredibly powerful for progression -
Ep 38 | Nayla Al Khaja: UAE's First female filmmaker, a filmmakers journey, storytelling, release of THREE in cinemas
We are joined by Nayla Al Khaja, UAE's first female film-maker and discuss her incredible life of filmmaking, driven by her desire to challenge stereotypes about Arab women.
Nayla shares her passion for storytelling and the importance of portraying women from her culture in a different light.
We also talk about her experiences in the film industry, including directing including everything from her work on commercials, to shorts and recently releasing her first feature film THREE which is in cinema's now!
We also discuss projects like being behind the scenes director of "Star Trek", working with Annie Leibovitz as well as the impact of AI on the film industry including how she's incorporated it into her latest film. -
Ep37 | Figuring out this little life; transition from automotive exec to following your passion, journey to self love and publishing a book | Cristina Guida La Licata
In this episode, Nicki sits down with Marketing Communications & Automotive executive Cristina Guida La Licata.
Cristina shares her very recent journey of life transformation, transitioning from the corporate world (within the automotive space), embracing mental health practices, and finding self-love, culminating in the launch of her book, "On a Journey Within Me, Within You."
The episode really speaks to highlights the importance of figuring out how to embrace change, prioritizing mental health, and shifting from loneliness to solitude for personal growth. -
Ep36 | Life as a comms & PR exec at PepsiCo, Media trends & strategies, Mentorship, Campaign highlights | Menna Zaki
In this episode, Nicki sits with communications guru Menna Zaki, Senior Director - Global Brands Communication at PepsiCo about her career shift from biomedical science to communications, insights into building a successful brand including the power of a 'social first' approach and strategies on how to best connect with your audience as well as the importance of not only mentorship but sponsorship when it comes to women in the workplace.
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Ep35 | Scaling the 7 Summits, Mental Health, Finding your Inner Strength, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador | Joyce Azzam
In our first episode of Season 2, Nicki sits down with Joyce Azzam - the first Lebanese woman to scale the 7 summits! - Including Everest!
This is such an inspiring episode for anyone looking to push their own boundaries and see what they are truly capable of. Joyce talks to us about her passion for Mountains, the key driver behind her conquering the 7 summits both physically but also within her education as well. We talk though her Mental Health challenges and how she was able to push through particularly when it comes to emphasizing her attention to joy and being in the present moment - she now helps others with this, especially in her role as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador.
You can find Joyce on:
@joyceazzamofficial
www.joyceazzam.com
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From near death experience to becoming a star with Anna Fishbeyn, Actress & Producer
In the 5th and final episode of the US Female Founder mini series, Nicki is joined by Actress & Producer as well as Female advocate, Anna Fishbeyn to discuss her groundbreaking film, Galaxy 360A Women's Playground, which challenges societal norms with its futuristic narrative where women rule the world.
Anna shares a transformative near-death experience during childbirth that fueled her fearless pursuit of acting and filmmaking. Anna introduces Anteriya World, a feminist platform envisioning a world where women confidently hold power, urging women to embrace confidence through mindful body language.
This episode emphasizes the potential of adversity, the revolutionary concepts in Galaxy 360, and Anna's commitment to reshaping narratives for female empowerment.