Episodes

  • S2 E10 SEASON FINALE: Creating a Trailblazing Career | Cindy Gallop
    Jun 25 2024

    This week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss:

    • Her journey to founding Make Love Not Porn

    • The challenges of running a startup in a “taboo” industry

    • Why she wants women to make a tonne of money

    • Being a board advisor

    • Career advice and why it’s important to live by your values

    Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    42 mins
  • S2 E9: Being a Solo Founder | Amber Hill
    Jun 18 2024

    This week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss:

    • Her journey from academia to becoming a founder

    • AI’s impact on healthcare

    • Inclusivity in patient engagement

    • The pros and cons of being a solo founder

    • The different types of negotiation

    Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    34 mins
  • S2 E8: Building a Personal Brand | Chantal Swainston
    Jun 11 2024

    This week we are joined by Chantal Swainston, Independent PR Consultant & Founder of The Heard. In this episode we discuss:

    • The role of PR

    • When startups should invest in PR

    • Deciding to go freelance

    • How to create a personal brand

    • Turning a passion project into an award winning D&I initiative

    Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    45 mins
  • S2 E7: The Impact of Employee Resource Groups | Kevin Sakamoto
    Jun 4 2024

    This week we are joined by Kevin Sakamoto, Product Consultant at Turnberry, who is also pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on Employee Resource Groups. In this episode we discuss:

    • What prompted him to pursue a doctorate programme

    • Insights from his research on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

    • Being an ally in Women’s ERGs

    • Advice on making workplaces more inclusive

    • Navigating your career with creativity

    Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    42 mins
  • S2 S6: Taking Ownership of your Career | Neha Monga
    May 28 2024

    This week we are joined by Neha Monga, VP Product of Lattice. In this episode we discuss how to take ownership of your career including:

    • Navigating career decisions

    • Overcoming challenges

    • Acting with agency

    • Why “it’s not conspiracy, it’s chaos”

    • Advice for aspiring Product leaders

    Show notes: ⁠⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    34 mins
  • S2 E5: Addressing the Motherhood Penalty | Mel Faxon & Siran Cao
    May 21 2024

    This week we are joined by Mel Faxon and Siran Cao, co-founders of Mirza. In this episode we discuss:

    • Their journey to becoming founders

    • The impact of motherhood on women’s careers and salary

    • Why we need to solve structural issues

    • Maintaining good mental health as founders

    • Fundraising and career advice


    Show notes: ⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠


    Instagram: ⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠⁠


    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    40 mins
  • S2 E4: Executive Recruitment Advice | Lauren Stuart & Jack Bainger
    May 14 2024

    This week we are joined by Lauren Stuart and Jack Bainger from Formula Recruitment. In this episode we discuss:

    • What companies look for in senior hires

    • How to best position yourself in the recruitment process

    • Guidance on discussing compensation


    Show notes: ⁠⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠⁠


    Instagram: ⁠⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠


    LinkedIn: The Other Half Podcast

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    34 mins
  • S2 E3: From Generalist to General Manager | Isabelle Chiang
    May 7 2024

    This week we are joined by Isabelle Chiang, General Manager at Gelato. In this episode we discuss:

    • Her journey to becoming a General Manager

    • Embracing your strengths

    • The pros and cons being a generalist

    • Building a career outside of HQ

    • Advice on leadership

    Show notes: ⁠theotherhalfpod.substack.com⁠


    Instagram: ⁠@theotherhalfpod⁠


    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠The Other Half Podcast⁠⁠

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    40 mins