Genuine Humans The Social Element

Working on brands such as Britvic, Hartley’s, Sarsons and Burger King has given Abby Dixon a deep understanding of the challenges facing modern marketers. Her considerable experience as a trainer and mentor led her to set up The Whole Marketer podcast, which has evolved into an online community and support programme for marketers. Abby is also the founder and director of Labyrinth Marketing. Much of Abby’s current focus is on supporting the holistic development of marketers so that they can do their best and most fulfilling work for their clients.

Series 12 kicks off in style with Atlyn Forde, founder of Communicate Inclusively, talking to Tamara and Wendy about her passion for helping organisations create thriving, inclusive cultures. Atlyn discusses her career path, from becoming the director of marketing (UK and Europe) for the Saint Lucia Tourist Board to today, when she works as the head of engagement and inclusion at Pepper Money UK and manages her own business. Atlyn tells us about how her childhood helped her become the determined and independent leader she is today.  Subscribe Subscribe to Genuine Humans to receive new episodes as they’re released.

This week, Tamara and Wendy are joined by the incredible Chloe Davies. She shares the inspirational story of how she came to found It Takes a Village and walks us through the work she’s doing now to help Black women’s voices be heard. Before founding It Takes a Village, Chloe’s roles included Head of Social Impact at Lucky Generals and was an Ambassador for MHFA England. Subscribe Subscribe to Genuine Humans to receive new episodes as they’re released.

Currently, Global VP Marketing, St Pierre, Megan Harrison has worked for major household names like Huggies and Warburtons, as well as challenger brands such as Roberts Bakery. Megan joins Tamara and Wendy to talk through her career in marketing and explore how she’s used her talents for science and creativity to create innovative campaigns. We also hear about how Megan used her experience working for challenger brands to help bigger brands thrive.  Subscribe Subscribe to Genuine Humans to receive new episodes as they’re released.

Helen started out as a Lab Technician at the consumer products development division of Boots and worked her way up to become the interim CMO of Boots and then VP Marketing Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance before leaving in December 2023. Helen talks to Tamara and Wendy about her career path at Boots and her passion for seeing the people she managed grow and develop. Subscribe  Subscribe to Genuine Humans to receive new episodes as they’re released.

The Genuine Humans podcast returns with Tamara and Wendy chatting with Katie Martin, head of marketing excellence at innocent drinks. Katie takes us through her story, from her foray into acting, her early career in events and her love of shopper marketing. Katie also talks about the importance of being an authentic and emotionally intelligent leader and discusses the mentorship and support she has received from innocent’s Group people and culture director Sarah-Jane Norman, Subscribe   Subscribe to Genuine Humans to receive new episodes as they’re released.