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Hosted by CASH & ROCKET and interviewed by CEO Julie Brangstrup — brings you one-on-one conversations with the extraordinary women of the CASH & ROCKET tour. From entrepreneurs and realtors to models, creatives, and leaders, each guest shares the stories behind their lives, careers, and the drive that fuels them. Inspiring, stylish, and unfiltered, DRIVEN WOMEN offers a rare glimpse into the journeys of trailblazing women who are as unstoppable as the cars they drive

  1. FEB 11

    Breaking barriers in leadership: Nicky Morgan on power, trust, and resilience

    In episode 21 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket, Nicky Morgan joins Julie Brangstrup for an open, thoughtful conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it really means to operate inside systems of power.Nicky reflects on her journey from corporate law into senior leadership roles, sharing how early exposure to debate, public service, and law shaped her understanding of responsibility and decision-making. She speaks candidly about the reality behind leadership, explaining why influence is often far more constrained than people imagine, and why progress depends on trust, collaboration, and empowering those closest to the work.The conversation explores what it feels like to carry responsibility during moments of national pressure, and how trust can slowly erode when expectations are raised but delivery falls short. Nicky offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on navigating scrutiny, compromise, and resilience, and the emotional toll that comes with operating in demanding public-facing roles.Beyond leadership, this episode dives into Nicky’s work across education, governance, regulation, and culture. She discusses life in the House of Lords, serving on multiple boards, chairing regulatory bodies, and how experience across different sectors has shaped her approach to decision-making and long-term thinking.The discussion also touches on technology, AI, online safety, and regulation, alongside broader reflections on values, integrity, and adapting leadership in a rapidly changing world.Nicky shares thoughtful advice for younger women considering leadership paths, encouraging patience, life experience, and self-trust. She speaks honestly about balance, motherhood, ambition, and the reality that there is no perfect formula, only conscious choices made week by week.This is a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the quiet strength required to break barriers and stay true to your values while working inside complex systems.⸻Timestamps00:00 – Opening reflections on leadership and responsibility00:53 – Welcome to Driven Women by Cash and Rocket01:21 – Early influences and interest in public life02:24 – From corporate law to leadership roles03:19 – Entering high-responsibility environments04:15 – The reality behind power and decision-making05:37 – Empowering others versus holding control06:58 – Leadership under pressure and public scrutiny08:47 – Trust, accountability, and long-term impact10:26 – Life in the House of Lords11:10 – Governance, boards, and regulation13:15 – Education, systems, and meaningful change15:10 – Technology, AI, and online responsibility16:17 – Integrity and adapting leadership in change18:52 – Advice to younger women entering leadership21:16 – Life experience, patience, and self-belief22:58 – Motherhood, balance, and ambition25:13 – Values, resilience, and staying grounded27:55 – Future plans and reflections32:52 – Final thoughts and closing remarks#DrivenWomen #CashAndRocket

    31 min

  2. SEASON 1, EPISODE 18 TRAILER

    What It Takes to Lead as a Woman | Driven Women Trailer

    In Episode 21 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket, Julie Brangstrup sits down with Nicky for a candid conversation about leadership, pressure, and the reality of being in the room where decisions are made.She speaks openly about how little control leaders often have, the weight of expectation, and the frustration of watching trust slowly erode through misunderstanding and noise.At the heart of the conversation is a belief in empowerment. Giving responsibility to those closest to the work, trusting people to lead, and knowing when real impact comes from stepping back rather than holding on.This is not about titles or authority.It is about responsibility, resilience, and the emotional strength required to lead in spaces that demand more than they give back.Driven Women by Cash and RocketWhere exceptional women break barriers and share the realities behind leadership.

    1 min

  3. FEB 6

    Why Jewellery Is About Emotion, Not Size | Ft. Sabine Roemer

    In Episode 20 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket, Sabina joins Julie Brangstrup for a reflective, wide-ranging conversation about craftsmanship, creativity, legacy, and human connection.Sabina shares how her journey began in a small town in Germany, where art and self-expression became her way of standing out. From early frustrations with fashion to a life-changing suggestion from her architect mother to work with metal instead of fabric, she describes the moment she realised jewellery was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life.The conversation explores her path through Germany’s rigorous jewellery education system, becoming a master jeweller at just 23, and the reality of what mastery truly means over time. Sabina reflects on leaving Germany, travelling the world to learn different techniques, and eventually spending over two decades in London working at the highest level of fine and high jewellery on Bond Street.Beyond craftsmanship, this episode goes deeper into storytelling through jewellery. Sabina explains why engagement rings that move people to tears can be more meaningful than large statement pieces, and why slow jewellery, made with intention, becomes something that carries memory, emotion, and legacy across generations.The discussion also covers Sabina’s powerful charity and art project inspired by Nelson Mandela, where each year she creates sculptural works around his life and stories. One of the most striking pieces maps his long walk to freedom across the African continent, using black diamonds to mark the defining moments of his journey.Sabina also shares her views on gemstones, energy, femininity in craft, mentorship, motherhood, spirituality, and why trusting your instinct matters more than following advice that doesn’t align with your own path. She speaks candidly about lab-grown versus natural diamonds, the importance of ethical sourcing, and why certain materials simply resonate more deeply with her values.The episode closes with thoughtful advice to younger creatives and women entering male-dominated industries: trust yourself more, create what you truly love, and give yourself the space to listen inward rather than chasing external validation.This is a calm, honest conversation about art, jewellery, energy, legacy, and the power of creating work that lasts.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Sabina00:53 – Welcome to Driven Women by Cash and Rocket01:21 – Early life in Germany and discovering creativity02:24 – From fashion frustration to working with metal03:08 – First workshop experience and finding her path03:19 – Apprenticeship, scholarships, and becoming a master jeweller04:15 – What “mastery” really means over time05:03 – Learning global techniques through travel05:37 – Falling in love with London and Bond Street craftsmanship06:18 – Working with major jewellery houses and rare materials07:14 – Jewellery versus sculpture and artistic evolution07:34 – Meeting Nelson Mandela and the moment that changed everything08:47 – Choosing art over brand-building09:11 – The Mandela charity sculpture series explained10:26 – Honouring legacy through art and storytelling11:10 – Advice to her younger self12:34 – Trusting instinct over external mentorship13:15 – Why engagement rings matter so deeply14:00 – Personal connection versus public recognition14:08 – Jewellery as culture, memory, and history15:10 – The Superwoman ring and femininity in craft16:17 – Gemstones, energy, and intuition18:52 – Natural diamonds vs lab-grown stones21:16 – Ethics, sustainability, and sourcing22:02 – Leaving London and redefining the next chapter22:58 – Expanding beyond jewellery into art and objects24:03 – Jewellery as talisman and emotional anchor25:13 – Slow fashion, longevity, and legacy26:38 – Motherhood and passing on creativity27:55 – Personal style and power dressing28:53 – Where to find Sabina’s work32:52 – Final reflections and closing thoughts#DrivenWomen #CashAndRocket

    33 min

  4. SEASON 1, EPISODE 20 TRAILER

    Designing with Purpose: Jewellery, Legacy, and Human Connection

    Episode 20 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket is an intimate conversation about creativity, legacy, and the human stories behind extraordinary craftsmanship.In this episode, Julie Brangstrup sits down with Sabine, a jewellery designer whose journey began with curiosity rather than convention. Guided early on by her mother, an architect, Sabine moved from fabric to metal and quickly realised she had found the craft she wanted to dedicate her life to.Sabine reflects on why jewellery, particularly engagement rings, holds such deep meaning for her. It is not about scale or extravagance, but about intimacy. The moment someone sees a piece created just for them and is overcome with emotion. For her, that human connection is more powerful than any statement piece.The conversation also explores Sabine’s remarkable charity project inspired by Nelson Mandela. Each year, she created sculptural works based on his life and stories, culminating in a striking piece shaped like the African continent. Set with black diamonds marking key moments of his journey, it visually maps his long walk to freedom through art.This episode is a reminder that creativity is not just about what we make, but why we make it. It is about memory, purpose, and using craft to honour stories that deserve to be carried forward.Hosted by Julie Brangstrup, Driven Women continues to be a space where exceptional women share the deeper motivations behind their work, and where passion, artistry, and meaning take centre stage.A thoughtful, emotional conversation about legacy, craftsmanship, and the power of human connection. #WomenInBusiness#femalefounders

    1 min

  5. JAN 28

    Why UK Politics Is Failing Right Now | Laure Ferrari

    In episode 19 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket, Laure Ferrari joins Julie Brangstrup for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about politics, power, pressure, and personal resilience.Laure shares what it’s really like to step into the political world, a space she describes as brutal, ruleless, and relentlessly personal. From her early career in France to campaigning, public scrutiny, and navigating life alongside a major political figure, she speaks openly about the compromises, criticism, and strength required to survive in public life.The conversation explores the current state of UK politics following the latest budget, the long-term impact of Brexit, rising taxation, public safety concerns, and why a lack of real business and negotiation experience has weakened leadership. Laure also discusses immigration, energy independence, education reform, and the importance of creating an environment where businesses and entrepreneurs can thrive.Beyond politics, this episode goes deeper into faith, mental resilience, charity work, education, and why children and women’s causes matter deeply to Laure. She reflects on handling public judgment, developing thick skin, staying grounded, and the personal rituals that help her reset in high-pressure environments.The episode closes with a powerful message to women considering politics, and to anyone navigating visibility and criticism: stop worrying about what people think, because holding yourself back helps no one.This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about courage, conviction, and responsibility in a world where opinions are loud and consequences are real.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Laure Ferrari00:19 – Welcome to Driven Women by Cash and Rocket00:29 – The political climate and the latest UK budget00:44 – Brexit, failed leadership, and negotiation gaps01:10 – Advice to her younger self and confidence in public life01:34 – Meeting through charity work in South Africa02:28 – Laure’s background and early career in France03:18 – From entrepreneurship to politics04:20 – Entering politics and first campaigns06:33 – Life in politics and public scrutiny07:17 – “There are no rules in politics”09:19 – The UK budget, taxation, and public frustration10:44 – Safety, law and order, and public confidence12:34 – Education, VAT on schools, and social impact14:26 – Borders, immigration, and national security16:07 – Food, farming, and energy independence17:44 – Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs18:38 – Brexit: opportunity vs mismanagement21:48 – Reform UK and business-minded leadership23:20 – What comes next for UK politics25:52 – Public life, judgment, and resilience28:42 – Handling criticism and pressure31:12 – Relationships with global leaders and the US33:45 – Switching off: nature, family, faith36:39 – Charity, education, and supporting children41:18 – Fixing education and long-term impact44:00 – AI, technology, and future learning46:25 – Dressing for confidence and power48:43 – Advice for women entering politics49:46 – Final reflections and closing thoughts#DrivenWomen #CashAndRocket #WomenInLeadership #FemaleFounders #FashionIndustry #LuxuryFashion #SustainableFashion #ResponsibleLuxury #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #FashionFounder #legacy

    50 min

  6. SEASON 1, EPISODE 19 TRAILER

    “This Government Has Failed” | Laure Ferrari Unfiltered

    In Episode 19 of Driven Women by Cash and Rocket, Julie Brangstrup sits down with Laure Ferrari for a direct, no-filter conversation about power, politics, and personal conviction.Laure pulls no punches.She speaks candidly about entering the political world, a space she describes as brutal, ruleless, and deeply personal, where there are no limits to what can be said or done to destabilise you.The conversation cuts through the current political climate, the fallout of Brexit, and the consequences of leadership without real business or negotiation experience. Laure shares why she believes the last few years have been a failure of strategy, not circumstance, and why global partnerships and decisive action matter now more than ever.But this episode isn’t just about politics.Laure reflects on confidence, self-belief, and the cost of censoring yourself to please others. Her advice is universal: stop worrying about what people think, because holding back only prevents you from offering what you’re capable of giving.Hosted by Julie Brangstrup, Driven Women remains a space where horsepower meets ambition, where strong opinions are welcomed, and where women speak honestly about power, pressure, and purpose.This is a preview of a bold conversation about courage, consequence, and saying what needs to be said.The full episode: https://youtu.be/KiqO2veUZTg#Leadership #Politics

    2 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    DRIVEN WOMEN with Lea Calvert: Episode 9

    DRIVEN WOMEN’s Julie Brangstrup talks with Lea Calvert, Senior Managing Director at Evercore, leader of the European Private Capital Advisory team from inside the iconic Peninsula London taxi.  Lea Lazaric Calvert is the Senior Managing Director at Evercore, based in London, where she leads the firm’s European Private Capital Advisory team. With a career spanning global investment banking and private markets, she advises institutional investors and fund sponsors on complex secondary transactions, capital raises and fund recapitalisations. Before joining Evercore, Lea held senior roles at UBS in London, working across the private funds group and equity capital markets. A graduate of the London School of Economics and INSEAD, she brings both analytical precision and strategic vision to her work. Fluent in English, German and Croatian, with a working knowledge of French, Lea’s global perspective mirrors the markets she navigates. Beyond finance, she is a passionate advocate for gender diversity and inclusion in leadership, driving initiatives within Evercore Europe that empower women to lead with confidence and authenticity. What drives her is a deep belief that progress in finance comes not just from numbers, but from people, the courage to innovate, the conviction to lead with integrity and the commitment to create lasting impact. From navigating the complexities of global markets to championing women reshaping the finance industry, this episode reminds us that progress isn’t found in tradition, but in the bold decisions that move industries and people forward with purpose.  Please follow (it’s free), your support means the world to us! xxx Julie

    36 min

  8. SEASON 2, EPISODE 4 TRAILER

    DRIVEN WOMEN with Lea Calvert Trailer

    EPISODE 9 TRAILER OUT NOW! Join Lea Lazaric Calvert, Senior Managing Director at Evercore and head of the firm’s European Private Capital Advisory team, as she sits down with Julie Brangstrup, founder and CEO of CASH & ROCKET, for an inspiring conversation filmed inside the iconic The Peninsula London taxi. With a career spanning global finance and investment advisory, Lea shares her journey from the trading floors of London to leading one of the most respected private capital teams in Europe. She opens up about breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the value of mentorship and the mindset it takes to succeed in high-stakes finance while staying true to your purpose.

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Hosted by CASH & ROCKET and interviewed by CEO Julie Brangstrup — brings you one-on-one conversations with the extraordinary women of the CASH & ROCKET tour. From entrepreneurs and realtors to models, creatives, and leaders, each guest shares the stories behind their lives, careers, and the drive that fuels them. Inspiring, stylish, and unfiltered, DRIVEN WOMEN offers a rare glimpse into the journeys of trailblazing women who are as unstoppable as the cars they drive

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  • Creator
    CASH AND ROCKET
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CASH AND ROCKET
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    DRIVEN WOMEN