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“I Realised Success Without Meaning Wasn’t Success at All.” — Purpose, EQ & Non-Linear Careers | Rich Hua
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when success no longer feels meaningful?In this episode of At Work With…, I’m joined by Rich Hua — former founder of EPIC Leadershi...
"The Regret of Not Trying Is Always Bigger" | Kim Antoniou | Founder, Auris Tech & Fonetti | Tech-for-Good Leader
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this uplifting conversation, founder and tech-for-good innovator Kim Antoniou shares the remarkable journey behind Kafoodle and Fonetti — two com...
“This isn’t just a job — it’s personal.” – Hilary Evans-Newton | CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Hilary Evans-Newton, CEO of Alzheimer's Research UK, shares her journey in the third sector, balancing leadership with mothe...
“Trust your gut, have fun, and don’t overthink it.” – From Amazon to Novel, Building Stories That Last | Craig Strachan | CEO of Novel
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of At Work With, Craig Strachan — CEO of Novel and former global podcast lead at Amazon Music — shares his squiggly career journey...
SPARK, Stealth & The Truth About Having It All | Stacey van den Aardweg | Founder, SPARK | Board Advisor
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Stacey discusses her journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of change and adaptability. She ref...
“Life Is Easy — Even When It’s Not.” – Resilience, Vulnerability & Leadership Beyond Titles | Zertashia Awan | Director of Worldwide Customer Experience, Amazon
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zertashia Awan, Amazon’s Director of Worldwide Customer Experience, shares how resilience and sensitivity have shaped her leadershi...
“Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard enough.” – Grit, Growth & Life Beyond the Game | Danny Harrison | Ex-Pro Footballer & Director at Steven Gerrard Academy
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Danny Harrison shares his journey from a young aspiring footballer to a professional athlete and now a mentor for young players....
"Surgery is humbling." – Navigating Pressure, Purpose & Perspective | Ms Sally Ameen | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sally shares her journey through the field of ophthalmology, discussing the challenges of medical training, the pressures of bei...
"You're riding a tiger, my friend." – On Leadership, Risk & Redemption | Akhil Saxena | Global Executive Coach
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Akhil Saxena shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing in India to becoming a successful leader in major corpor...
"As a leader, vulnerability is my power" - Rooted, Real, Resilient | Mimi Swain | Chief Commercial Officer @ RING & Blink
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ana Merchant sits down with Mimi Swain, Chief Commercial Officer at Ring and Blink, to discuss her career journey, values, and leader...
'Straighten Your Crown, Queen' - Ramona Hazan on Building a Food Empire | Ramona Hazan | Founder of Ramona's Kitchen
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Ana Merchant speaks with Ramona Hazan, the founder of a beloved hummus brand, about her remarkable journey from a compu...
"Unapologetically Beth, take me or leave" - Behind The Curtain, Beyond The Fear | Beth Knight | Sustainability Leader
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of gender-based violence.In this conversation, Ana Merchant interviews Beth Knight, a promin...
"It's about togetherness and joy." - From filmmaking to philanthropy | Samir Patel | CEO of Comic Relief
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, shares his unique journey from growing up in a small town in Georgia to leadin...
"Fear is not an option" - The Journey of a Magazine Founder | Lucy Cleland | Editorial Director of Country & Town House
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'At Work With', I interview Lucy Cleland, co-founder and editorial director of Country and Townhouse magazine. We discuss L...
'I Had 7 Years to Live' - The CEO Changing That Story | Peter McCleave | CEO at DKMS
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Peter McCleave shares his personal journey from a successful career to facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis. He discusses the...
"You can never find the balance; it's more of a juggle." | Tackling Food Waste and Hunger in London | Charlotte Hill | CEO of The Felix Project
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of Charlotte Hill, CEO of The Felix Project, as she shares her journey from ambitious newcomer to leading London's largest food re...