The D.A.R.E. Podcast (a #successfulmindset podcast) with Host Prof Miranda K. Brawn

Miranda K. Brawn

Welcome to The D.A.R.E. Podcast - a #successfulmindset podcast series!Join our D.A.R.E. podcast host and producer Prof Miranda K. Brawn, Founder & CEO of TMBDLF and the world's fastest Success Mindset Coach, as she speaks to amazing leaders, entrepreneurs and celebrities who are highly successful within their fields. This will be across all industries including law, business, entertainment, media, sports, charity, finance, technology, engineering, healthcare, entrepreneurship, politics, fashion, music and much more. D.A.R.E. is an original podcast series, providing practical insights for people of all ages and backgrounds from the classroom to the boardroom and everything in between. Get to know the people behind their success stories and hear some real talk about their journey, successful mindsets and what they “dare” our audience to do in order to be successful and happy in their lives. Miranda is also the creator of the “D.A.R.E.” Method (Determination to Dream Bigger + Aligned Action with daily Affirmations + Realistic Self-Assessment and Resilience equals Enthusiastic and Energising results) – your transformation to a greater life starts with a successful mindset!Our first episode includes our host and producer Prof Miranda K. Brawn sharing her thoughts behind the launch of this podcast series with snippets from our first few guests and their interviews.By listening to this podcast, you will learn how to refocus your mindset and thought processes while being inspired and motivated to go out there and live your best life. You can begin by subscribing, hitting the play and notification buttons!Tune in EVERY month (on the last Friday following our official launch on 11th January 2024) and then hit the repeat button to become the best version of yourself and learn from others who are doing it today! Invest in yourself today for true success!!Featuring some of our upcoming podcast guests with many more to come. ***About The D.A.R.E. Podcast Host and producer - Professor Miranda K. BrawnNot only has Miranda achieved great success in her portfolio career as a former investment banker, hedge fund sales trader, senior lawyer to today in her roles as a portfolio multi-sector boardroom advisor, leading global motivational speaker, world's fastest success mindset coach, consultant, top global diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability and governance thought leader, but she has also been globally recognised for her contributions by winning numerous awards over the years, including giving back by supporting numerous global charities and launching a registered Charity called ‘The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation’ (TMBDLF.com) in January 2016. TMBDLF has helped thousands of young people with a ripple effect of millions to succeed with their educational and career goals. Her knowledge, talks and programs have already helped hundreds of thousands of people and her goal is to help millions of people around the world to transform their lives by 2030, making her one of the most respected and trusted names in her field internationally. She is known for her positive energy, captivating speeches and presentations that inspire, motivate, educate and empower people to take positive action and achieve their goals, leaving a lasting positive and uplifting impression.***Contact Us:Email: thedarepodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarepodcast/You Tube: www.youtube.com/@TheDAREpodcast

  1. JAN 30

    D.A.R.E. Ep 21 - Baroness Martha Lane Fox: The mindset to create a $1 billion business to AI & more

    🎙️Launch of Season Three Episode 1 (AKA Episode 21) for The D.A.R.E. Podcast  Full podcast episode with Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE of Soho talking to The D.A.R.E. Podcast Host and Founder/President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda Brawn, recorded in September 2025.  Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the successful mindset of Martha Lane Fox.  In this candid conversation, we explore Martha's unique insights, experiences, and her vision for the future within business, technology, venture capital funding, the boardroom and much more.  Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.  In this episode, you will learn more about: 1. Advice to entrepreneurs including finding the right co-founder 2. How to get into the boardroom and her own journey to joining high profile boards like Twitter/X, Chanel, British Airways etc including her thoughts on working with the world's richest man Elon Musk! 3. How to launch a 10 figure business like Lastminute.com in her 20s and then sold it in her early 30s for $1 billion  4. Her thoughts on the world of Venture Capital (VC) and raising funds for your business  5. How a life changing holiday and near fatal car accident in Morocco during the same year she made 8 figures from selling Lastminute.com (exact amount is confirmed within this episode) has left her permanently disabled including living with disabilities and exercising resilience  6. How to make things including your dreams happen including her luxury of flexibility 7. Is there such thing as a work/life balance?  8. Venture Capital funding tips for your new business and the UK Technology sector including her top 3 tips to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I)  9. Where is AI going to be in 5 to 10 years? 10. The Brawn Review on boardroom sustainability, inclusion and governance where Martha provides her recommendations  11. Women's health and dealing with menopause at work 12. Quick Q&A  Guest Biography: Martha Lane Fox, Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho is a prominent British businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, digital/diversity activist, and public servant. She co-founded Lastminute.com during the dotcom boom of the early 2000s which was sold for $1 billion and co-founded Lucky Voices. She has subsequently served on public service digital projects and various boards including Twitter, Chanel, Marks and Spencer, British Airways to name but a few. At the time of filming, she was also Chancellor of the Open University and President of the British Chambers of Commerce. Also, the youngest female cross bench peer when she entered more than ten years ago in the House of Lords and helped create the GOV.UK. Full Biography below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Lane_Fox Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    48 min

  2. JAN 30

    D.A.R.E. Ep 20 - Prof Miranda Brawn: Quick Q&A with Creator/Host of D.A.R.E. to introduce Season 3

    🎙️Launch of Season Three with an introductory episode (AKA Episode 20) Short episode with Professor Miranda Brawn who is the Creator, Co-Producer and Host of The D.A.R.E. Podcast, recorded in September 2025. Join us for a very special super quick dive into the successful mindset of Professor Miranda Brawn. In this episode, you will learn more about Miranda's favourite song, film, book and a little more. There will be a full episode called "Ask Miranda" coming up in Season Three due to demand since launching. Guest Biography: Prof Dr Miranda K. Brawn MBA FRSA has a professional executive background in financial services, law and social impact spanning decades. Previously, she had worked as an investment banker, stock broker, hedge fund derivatives sales trader and senior financial services regulatory lawyer. Her career started at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs  to name but a few as one of the first women on London's Square Mile and New York's Wall Street trading floor. She has a portfolio board career focused on sustainable and inclusive growth. As of today, she sits on the boards for UK's largest NHS Trust with £3.2 billion annual turnover as a Non-Executive Director, and their first Chair of their People, Culture and Education Committee focused on health inequalities. From a Financial Services perspective, she is also a Board Advisor for the FTSE 100’s $1 Trillion AUM Financial Company's Sustainability and Impact Funds and an Advisor for various AI Technology and Venture Capital Fund start-ups. Her advisory services extend to being an Advisor to the UK Prime Minister and UK Government on equality matters. Miranda has held other local government appointments, including being an Equality Commissioner. Previous roles have included being an advisory board member for The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Investment Committee and Non-Executive Director for Crownsavers Credit Union Ltd. Miranda was working with UK's richest family (the ‘Hindujas’) as Non-Executive Director and diversity and sustainability board level champion for their UK based engineering company & electric vehicle sustainability organisation Switch Mobility Ltd overseeing an investment which valued the company at $1.8 billion, making it a unicorn. Supported 20+ charities & founded registered charity The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) in January 2016 with global impact of 100,000 young leaders. She has won 100+ awards including first honorary professor at Roehampton University, former Visiting Fellow at Oxford University, Universities of Law & Brighton Honorary Doctorates, honorary EDI fellow at East London University and Women of Influence 2025. A media contributor, The D.A.R.E. Podcast Creator/Producer/Host & launched The Brawn Review on Boardroom Sustainability, Inclusion & Governance at House of Lords & on Bloomberg TV in 2025. Full Bio: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Brawn Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    4 min

  3. 08/01/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep 19 - Baroness Sandip (Sandy) Verma: Resilience, African Business & Bringing Communities Together

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 9 (A.K.A EPISODE 19) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST  FULL Podcast Episode with Baroness Sandip (Sandy) Verma talking to 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in Spring 2024. Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the mind of Baroness Sandy Verma. She shares her multi-decades of experience which is useful for anyone who wishes to have a successful business career and/or who would like to know the lady behind the grand title of "Baroness" who works in the UK Palaces of Westminster at the House of Lords.  In this candid conversation, we explore Sandy's unique insights, experiences, and her vision for the future of an inclusive global business particularly within the UK and in Africa. Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen. In this episode, you will learn more about: 1. The background behind this successful businesswoman includes her family business foundation being the first Asian business in Leicester in 1952 and how childhood racism during her school days in Leicester shaped her resilient mindset for future success 2. Great tips on how to achieve your goals such as using your transferable skills to launch businesses into different industries. This included fashion manufacturing and wholesale to social care and becoming a Parliamentarian as a Member of the UK House of Lords 3. How to be an advocate addressing today's challenges and bring together communities from different backgrounds 4. The current state of the African business market including how her family business got involved and the importance of more trade 5. Her very own success mindset tips including a special D.A.R.E. for the audience and self reflection  Plus SO MUCH MORE!   ******* Guest Biography:  Baroness Sandip (Sandy) Verma served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Development from May 2015 until July 2016. She has been a Conservative member of the House of Lords since 2006 and previously served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC. At the time of recording of this podcast episode she was also the Chair of UN Women UK until 2024.  Baroness Verma attended local schools and university in Leicester. In 2006 she was raised to the peerage as Baroness Verma of Leicester in the County of Leicestershire.  Prior to becoming Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC, Baroness Verma was Spokesperson for Cabinet Office, International Development, Women and Equalities and Business Innovation and Skills.  Baroness Verma started her first business at the age of 19 in high fashion, supplying high street multiples. In 2000 she changed her business to the service sector. Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    37 min

  4. 07/04/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep 18 - Lisa Aziz: Celeb Special on TV & Radio News Anchor Success & her £5 Million Case

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 8 (A.K.A EPISODE 18) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST  FULL Podcast Episode with Lisa Aziz talking to 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in July 2024.  Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the mind of Lisa Aziz. She was the first biracial muslim news anchor in the UK. She shares her four-plus decades of experience which is useful for anyone who wishes to have a successful media career or who would like to know the lady behind the television camera and radio microphone.  In this candid conversation, we explore her unique insights, experiences, and vision for the future of the media.  Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.  In this episode, you will learn more about:  1. The background behind this successful media presenter and how her childhood shaped her mindset to succeed against all odds. 2. Great tips on how to get into your preferred industry which is still relevant today as she considers retirement. 3. Battling discrimination in the workplace and her high profile £5 million discrimination case regarding race, sex, and age discrimination. 4. The current state of the Media industry including how to improve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across all levels including in the Boardroom. 5. Her very own success mindset tips including a special D.A.R.E. for the audience. Plus SO MUCH MORE!   *******  Guest Biography:  Lisa Aziz is a British news presenter. She is best known as the presenter of the Morning News on LBC. Before this she worked for ITV Westcountry as a co-presenter for the evening news programme The West Country Tonight. She later resigned from that post. She also presented the news on TV-am and Sky News, and was one of the first Asian (Biracial) and Muslim presenters to be seen on UK television. In 2004, she was the recipient of an EMMA (Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy) award for Best Television News Journalist. Aziz until April 2025 presented the breakfast show on the UK's first 24-hour rolling news radio station LBC News. Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    41 min

  5. 06/06/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep 17 - Emrah Kagitcibasi & Altan Alpay: Future of AI & Entrepreneurship Launching VC Fund

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 7 (A.K.A EPISODE 17) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST  FULL Podcast Episode with Venture Capital (VC) Entrepreneurs Emrah Kagitcibasi & Altan Alpay talking to 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in Q2 2024.  Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the minds of Emrah Kagitcibasi & Altan Alpay. They are the co-founders of a new Venture Capital (VC) Fund called 'Sarus Select Capital' with a particular in technology start-ups within the Turkish, UK, European and Middle Eastern markets. They share their decades of experience (approximately 25-30 years each) which started in Turkey before entering the Corporate world in the UK.  They had both became bankers working for top banks like JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank while holding other financial roles including hedge fund portfolio manager before launching their own business.  In this candid conversation, we explore their unique insights, experiences, and vision. Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.  In this episode, you will learn more about:  1. The background behind these successful financiers who were both born and raised in Turkey before moving to the UK via the US for one of them.  2. The Future of AI Technology from their perspective including AI Bias. 3. Career transition and journey from full-time executives as bankers and hedge fund portfolio managers to becoming entrepreneurs. 4. Launching a Venture Capital (VC) Fund called Sarus Select Fund and the types of investments and markets of interest. 5. The current state of the VC industry including how to improve the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within it. 6. Their very own success mindset tips. Plus SO MUCH MORE!   *******  Guest Biography:  Altan Alpay, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sarus Select Capital. Altan has over 20 years’ experience in investment banking and portfolio management across asset classes. He was the CFO of Yapi Kredi Insurance managing bond and equity portfolios. Thereafter, he was the global head of alternative investments at Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein respectively.  Emrah Kagitcibasi, Co-Founder and Partner, Sarus Select Capital. Emrah has over 25 years’ experience in investment banking and portfolio management across asset classes. He started his career in London in 1997 trading Fixed Income and FX. Following 6 years at JPMorgan and Lehman Brothers. Starting in late 2017, Emrah developed and managed a systematic strategy in FX derivatives as one of three founding partners at White Marigold Capital.  Further biography information: https://sarusselectcapital.co.uk/about/ Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    40 min

  6. 05/01/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep 16 - Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE: East End's Pearly Queen, ADHD, Imposter Moments & Gender Equity

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 6 (A.K.A EPISODE 16) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST  FULL Podcast Episode with Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE and 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in July 2024.  Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the mind of the Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE who is the Founder and CEO of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen. She shares her 30-plus years of experience within the banking and technology industries rising to Technology Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief of Staff levels for various global organisations.  In this candid conversation, we explore her unique insights and experiences for the future of the gender diversity, hidden disabilities, imposter moment and much more. Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success using a non-conventional route, this 39 minutes interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.  In this episode, you will learn more about:  1. An unconventional journey while entering banking at 16 years old after being raised in Hackney's East End of London before running her own business at 21 years old. She returned back back to corporate life within Technology before becoming a published Author and Founder/CEO. 2. She explains the history behind her family's role of Pearly Queens and Kings for over 100 years including her current role as "Pearly Queen" of the City of London. 3. Her successful mindset and visualisation tips including Mood Boards, Affirmations and Goal Setting techniques are shared. 4. Invisible disabilities and managing ADHD after being diagnosed at 50! 5. Dealing with imposter syndrome vs imposter moments. 6. Importance of the role that male allies have played in her career. 7. How to make the boardroom more sustainable and inclusive with culture change as a must. 8. How to create communities and networks to form spotlights for women promoting gender equity with an intersectional lens as the end goal. 9. Her best and worst advice for success over the decades. 10. Finally, what she dares the audience to do. Plus MORE! *******  Guest Biography:  Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE was awarded her OBE in June 2018 for her services to women and the economy. At the height of her successful 25 year career in the financial services, Vanessa launched the award winning WeAreTheCity.com in 2008 as a vehicle to help women progress in their careers.  WeAreTheCity.com now has over 140,000 members and provides resources/conferences/awards/jobs to women across the UK. Vanessa is the also the co-founder of UK wide diversity forum Gender Networks.  Vanessa is also an author and the Pearly Queen of The City of London, a tradition that has been in her family for over 100 years. She is an avid charity worker and sits on various boards. Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    39 min

  7. 04/04/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep15 - Prof Dr Andy Palmer: Godfather of EV, Quiet Leadership & Mission to Save UK Car Industry

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 5 (A.K.A EPISODE 15) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST FULL Podcast Episode with Prof Dr Andrew (Andy) Charles Palmer and 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Dr Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in Spring 2024.  In this episode, you will learn more about:  1) How Andy left his state school at 15 years old to become an automotive apprentice at 16 years old with a dreams of becoming a CEO and fulfilling that dream. He went on to become a multi-millionaire CEO/President of Aston Martin and the Godfather of Electrical Vehicles (EV) as one of the world's top engineers. 2) Quiet leadership and overcoming shyness and not fitting in including the importance of having both extroverts and introverts in the Boardroom 3) Pros and Cons of EV and Technology 4) Lessons to be learned from China and including the African market 5) Mission to Save the UK Car Industry and the Planet and Advice to UK Government to Invest Now plus much more 6) Addressing Climate Change with EV as a mitigating factor  7) Cost of EVs and Batteries with mining practices etc  8) How to include and attract more diverse people to be part of the ESG and EV solutions and why excluding DEI is stupid for business 9) Helping the next generation of engineers from disadvantaged backgrounds  10) Success mindset tips on how to become a global leader Plus SO MUCH MORE! *******  Guest Biography:  Prof. Dr. Andrew Charles Palmer CMG, PhD, HonDTech, MSc, DIPIM, CIM, CEng, FIMechE, CCMI, CMgr, MSAE Dr Andy Palmer is a world-renowned automotive leader and one of the UK's top engineers, having led transformations at two of the global vehicle brands, Nissan and Aston Martin. He founded “The Palmer Foundation” as the champion for apprenticeships for disadvantaged youths including supporting future female engineers. As well as being the CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of electric vehicle company, Switch Mobility Ltd, he is founder and CEO of Palmer Automotive Ltd, a non-executive director of Ashok Leyland Ltd, and non-executive vice chairman of InoBat, a Slovakian developer of electric vehicle 'intelligent' batteries. He was President and CEO of Aston Martin from 2014 to 2020; and COO of Nissan 2011-2014 He was previously the Chief Planning Officer, Executive Vice-President and Member of the Executive Committee of Nissan Motor Company. He was also Chairman of Infiniti, and President of Nissan Motor Light Truck Co, a member of the Board of Directors of Nissan (China) Investment Company (NCIC), and of Nissan's joint ventures with India's Ashok Leyland. Andy is probably best known for his pioneering work on EV’s being the father of the Nissan LEAF. He has also advised the UK government in export matters as an ambassador for the GREAT Britain campaign in the past. In 2016, Andy was asked to be an advisor to the UK Prime Minister in the area of Skills and Apprenticeships.  Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

    49 min

  8. 03/10/2025

    D.A.R.E. Ep14 - Pavita Cooper: From Retail to the Corporate Boardrooms with 30% Club Women on Boards

    🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 4 (A.K.A EPISODE 14) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST. To celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, join us for a very special and exclusive 33 minutes deep dive into the mind of the Pavita Cooper, Chair of 30% Club UK and a Portfolio Board Member.   She speaks with our 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in Spring 2024.  In this candid conversation, we explore her unique insights, experiences, and vision for the future of the Boardroom.  Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success using a non-conventional route, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.  You can also watch on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orfqxsTZCKk In this episode, you will learn about:  1) Her childhood and early growing years to help develop her own successful mindset and what it takes to be a successful person within the Human Resources (HR) department as a former Global Head and beyond. Her success story proves that you can attend a UK state school and succeed without a University degree. 2) Transition into the Corporate sector after starting in retail as a teenage shop assistant working for C&A including reference to imposter syndrome vs imposter moment. 3) How to stand out and the importance of Personal Branding. 4) How to make the corporate boardroom and other industry boardrooms more inclusive and sustainable including her campaigning work at The 30% Club UK. 5) Advice on how to develop successful mindset tips using The D.A.R.E. Model which includes taking risks, learning to fail, building relationships and the importance of resilience. Plus SO MUCH MORE!  *******  Guest Biography: Pavita Cooper is the Chair of the 30% Club UK and a Portfolio Board Member. She works with Boards and Executive teams to build culture and inclusion across their organisations.  Pavita is recognised as a leading culture and diversity expert; she has over 30 years of experience as an executive talent leader across a range of multi-sector global blue-chip organisations, including Shell, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group.  Pavita combines her deep technical expertise with an ability to frame insights in a direct but compelling style.  Pavita believes in the power of giving back; she mentors young people from ethnically diverse and socially disadvantaged backgrounds and regularly speaks at inner city schools across the country through Speakers for Schools. Pavita was awarded Woman of the Year at the Asian Business Awards in 2017 and was listed on the Asian Powerlist 2025. Sponsored by The 30% Club UK. Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email thedarepodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.

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Welcome to The D.A.R.E. Podcast - a #successfulmindset podcast series!Join our D.A.R.E. podcast host and producer Prof Miranda K. Brawn, Founder & CEO of TMBDLF and the world's fastest Success Mindset Coach, as she speaks to amazing leaders, entrepreneurs and celebrities who are highly successful within their fields. This will be across all industries including law, business, entertainment, media, sports, charity, finance, technology, engineering, healthcare, entrepreneurship, politics, fashion, music and much more. D.A.R.E. is an original podcast series, providing practical insights for people of all ages and backgrounds from the classroom to the boardroom and everything in between. Get to know the people behind their success stories and hear some real talk about their journey, successful mindsets and what they “dare” our audience to do in order to be successful and happy in their lives. Miranda is also the creator of the “D.A.R.E.” Method (Determination to Dream Bigger + Aligned Action with daily Affirmations + Realistic Self-Assessment and Resilience equals Enthusiastic and Energising results) – your transformation to a greater life starts with a successful mindset!Our first episode includes our host and producer Prof Miranda K. Brawn sharing her thoughts behind the launch of this podcast series with snippets from our first few guests and their interviews.By listening to this podcast, you will learn how to refocus your mindset and thought processes while being inspired and motivated to go out there and live your best life. You can begin by subscribing, hitting the play and notification buttons!Tune in EVERY month (on the last Friday following our official launch on 11th January 2024) and then hit the repeat button to become the best version of yourself and learn from others who are doing it today! Invest in yourself today for true success!!Featuring some of our upcoming podcast guests with many more to come. ***About The D.A.R.E. Podcast Host and producer - Professor Miranda K. BrawnNot only has Miranda achieved great success in her portfolio career as a former investment banker, hedge fund sales trader, senior lawyer to today in her roles as a portfolio multi-sector boardroom advisor, leading global motivational speaker, world's fastest success mindset coach, consultant, top global diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability and governance thought leader, but she has also been globally recognised for her contributions by winning numerous awards over the years, including giving back by supporting numerous global charities and launching a registered Charity called ‘The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation’ (TMBDLF.com) in January 2016. TMBDLF has helped thousands of young people with a ripple effect of millions to succeed with their educational and career goals. Her knowledge, talks and programs have already helped hundreds of thousands of people and her goal is to help millions of people around the world to transform their lives by 2030, making her one of the most respected and trusted names in her field internationally. She is known for her positive energy, captivating speeches and presentations that inspire, motivate, educate and empower people to take positive action and achieve their goals, leaving a lasting positive and uplifting impression.***Contact Us:Email: thedarepodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarepodcast/You Tube: www.youtube.com/@TheDAREpodcast

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