23 episodes

Talking to #LeadHers by CMS is a podcast where we extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship beyond the challenges and instead focus on positivity and the actions we can each take to drive change. Featuring members of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and showcasing the work of inspirational female founders, we provide an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey and the developments taking place across their industries.

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Talking to #LeadHers by CMS is a podcast where we extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship beyond the challenges and instead focus on positivity and the actions we can each take to drive change. Featuring members of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and showcasing the work of inspirational female founders, we provide an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey and the developments taking place across their industries.

    S3 Episode3 - Claire Trant, Co-Founder and CEO of Untap Health

    S3 Episode3 - Claire Trant, Co-Founder and CEO of Untap Health

    We discuss:
    Untap Health’s journey from COVID and beyond,
    How the perception of illness has changed,
    Recent achievements and upcoming opportunities,
    and the benefits of a founder peer network.

    • 18 min
    S3 Episode 2: Alice Smith, Chief Executive of SpeakUnique

    S3 Episode 2: Alice Smith, Chief Executive of SpeakUnique

    In this episode, we discuss:
    The role of medical technology to deliver voice banking solutions
    Growth journey from spinout to startup, and
    An interview with Bill Gates!
    You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
    About the Talking to #LeadHers series
    ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
    In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
    Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
    Find out more about #LeadHers

    • 23 min
    S3 Episode 1: Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive of Women’s Enterprise Scotland

    S3 Episode 1: Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive of Women’s Enterprise Scotland

    In this episode, we discuss:
    Women’s Enterprise Scotland’s role in supporting and growing the ecosystem
    The range of support from early-stage idea creation to leadership and scale-up, and
    Their latest crowdfunding platform
    You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
    About the Talking to #LeadHers series
    ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
    In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
    Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
    Find out more about #LeadHers

    • 29 min
    S2 Episode 10: Dagmara Aldridge, Chief People and Culture Officer, Zumo

    S2 Episode 10: Dagmara Aldridge, Chief People and Culture Officer, Zumo

    In this episode, CMS Partner Catriona Aldridge is joined by Dagmara Aldridge, Chief People and Culture Officer, Zumo.
    We discuss:
    the importance of Zumo’s people and culture in its growth journey
    how to grow and maintain a diverse & inclusive workplace culture whilst supporting the company’s growth
    ways to empower talent to have a positive impact on the wider industry, financial inclusion and the environment
    You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
    About the Talking to #LeadHers series
    ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
    In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
    Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
    Find out more about #LeadHers

    • 22 min
    Season 2 Episode 9: Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr

    Season 2 Episode 9: Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr

    Talking to #Leadhers Season 2 Episode 9
    In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr.
    We discuss:
    The challenges alongside the rapid growth that the ClimateTech world is facing;
    Greenr’s plans to bring sustainability to the masses, and
    The support Gabrielle has felt from other women and men in her entrepreneurial journey.  
    You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
    About the Talking to #LeadHers series
    ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
    In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
    Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
    Find out more about #LeadHers

    • 11 min
    S2 Episode 8: Ruby Pillai, Co-founder and CEO of iWarranty

    S2 Episode 8: Ruby Pillai, Co-founder and CEO of iWarranty

    In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Ruby Pillai, Co-founder and CEO of iWarranty.
    We discuss:
    how Warranty Management is a key component in decarbonisation;
    the wide-reaching impacts of developing a Green Repair Network, and
    how sustainability has played a part in iWarranty's fundraising journey
    You can find this episode, and all previous episodes, on all the usual podcast channels and via your web browser.
    About the Talking to #LeadHers series
    ​​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
    Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
    Find out more about #LeadHers

    • 33 min

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