S 2 | Ep 2 – Chelsea Slater on turning passion to purpose

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, host Adam Stacey chats with Chelsea Slater, CEO and founder of Innovate Her, a social enterprise dedicated to preparing girls for careers in tech.

Chelsea takes us through her journey into social enterprise, the growth of Innovate Her, and how the pandemic reshaped their operations. She highlights the importance of creating a remote work culture, shares key lessons learned, and discusses the importance of self-care for leaders. Chelsea also shares details about Innovate Her’s ongoing projects, including their focus on ethical AI, and offers advice for aspiring change-makers.

What you’ll learn in this episode

·     Chelsea’s journey into social enterprise and how Innovate Her was founded.

·     The challenges and opportunities Innovate Her faced during the pandemic.

·     The importance of building a strong remote work culture.

·     How Chelsea invests in her own self-care as a leader.

·     Innovate Her’s current focus on ethical AI and other key projects.

·     Advice for aspiring change-makers wanting to make a lasting impact.

Key takeaways

Chelsea’s insights on building a sustainable and impactful social enterprise provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to create meaningful change. She emphasises the importance of a strong organisational culture, the significance of ethical AI, and how self-care is essential for long-term leadership success.

Innovate Her’s work continues to inspire the next generation of girls entering the tech industry.

About our guest

Chelsea Slater is the CEO and founder of Innovate Her, a social enterprise that works to prepare girls for careers in the tech industry. With a passion for empowering young women, Chelsea has led Innovate Her in creating programmesthat build skills, confidence, and career pathways in tech.

Why you should listen

If you're interested in social enterprise, the future of women in tech, or building a leadership style that fosters a healthy and thriving culture, this episode is full of insights. Chelsea’s journey and advice are perfect for anyone eager to create change and grow in their own leadership role.

Get involved

·       Follow The Charity Changemakers Podcast on YouTube,Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more interviews with leaders who are making animpact in the nonprofit world.

·       Learn more about Innovate Her at https://www.innovateher.co.uk

·       Connect with Adam Stacey on LinkedIn for more discussions on charity leadership and recruitment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Innovate Her

05:10 Chelsea's Journey into Social Enterprise

11:12 The Evolution of Innovate Her

17:31 Adapting to Change: The Impact of the Pandemic

22:28 Building a Remote Culture

25:18 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth

29:32 Investing in Self-Care and Leadership

35:59 Current Projects and Opportunities at Innovate Her

37:50 Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers
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