We are thrilled that our client Emilie Bellet has been named one of Metro.co.uk Metro’s top UK “finfluencers you need to follow.” As Vestpod founder/CEO and author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich, Emilie champions financial wellbeing as a right for women—breaking the gender wealth gap, boosting confidence amid pay disparities and life events like motherhood, and equipping them via keynotes on investing and ditching taboos to claim independence and security.

The UK Government has launched a new Women In Tech Taskforce to 'help women "enter, stay and lead" in the UK tech sector.' Leading the taskforce alongside Technology Secretary Liz Kendall is our very own Dr A-Marie Imafidon MBE, and we can't think of anyone better for the role, because Anne-Marie has been doing this work for over a decade. Through Stemettes, she's reached 65,000+ young people, hosted the Women In Tech podcast for the Evening Standard, and written a book that argues that a lack of women in tech means technology reflects limited experiences, creating biased products that don't serve everyone. She's consistently shown up to make tech more inclusive.

It's just been confirmed last week that Julian Treasure will be curating a TED Conferences series on listening for their 2026 conference, which tells you everything about the importance of listening in our time and where Julian stands in the field. In a world where everyone's talking and nobody's hearing each other, Julian's spent his career showing organisations why listening might be the most powerful skill we're all neglecting, and that's why companies bring him in when conversations break down and real understanding goes missing. Julian doesn't just talk about listening—he knows exactly what will get teams to actually communicate, collaborate, and connect.

Channel 5 Announces Alexis Conran as Co-Host of a New Daytime Show.

Huge congratulations to Alexis Conran who will be joining Channel 5's daytime line up from 2026 as co-host of the new programme, Storm and Alexis, airing daily from 11:30am – 12:45pm.

Big News for BBC Radio 4 listeners.

Misha Glenny is taking over as presenter for In Our Time. The award-winning journalist and author steps into some seriously big shoes, Melvyn Bragg presented the show for 27+ years and over 1,000 episodes before stepping down in September.

For those unfamiliar: In Our Time is one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running shows, diving deep into history, philosophy, science, and culture.

The new series starts next year.
Are you an In Our Time listener? What topics would you like to see covered?

Cyberpsychologist Elaine Kasket discussed the trend to use Generative AI to “resurrect” deceased loved ones with Meghan McCarty Carino on Marketplace by APM's podcast Marketplace Tech recently. More and more people are using these tools to turn an old photograph into a short animation or create entire "AI clones" trained on old audio, video or written diaries. Elaine explores whether these technological advancements are a healthy development.

Author and future of work speaker Adam Kingl was on the Voices in Leadership podcast, hosted by Dr. Angela J. Buckley, discussing his research on multigenerational collaboration and how to engage the youngest generations in the workforce.

https://voicesinleadership.live/episode/bridging-generational-gaps-what-does-gen-z-want-from-us

Author, podcaster and speaker Candice Brathwaite has launched a video series Conversations with Candice where she and her guest have in-depth fireside chats about topics close to Candice's heart. The first show features friend and megastar Cynthia Erivo whose film Wicked For Good is out in the UK today.

This portrait of disability advocate and our speaker Adam Pearson by photographer Will Corry has been shortlisted for the Portrait of Britain awards by The British Journal of Photography. Congratulations to both Adam and Will.

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, CEO and co-founder Stemettes, took to the stage alongside CNN’s Zain Asher at the organisation's Global Perspectives, an invitation-only event for international leaders and decision-makers across sectors such as technology, finance, investment, trade, geopolitics, healthcare, and tourism to discuss "the big ideas, bold leadership and dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation."

The inaugural summit in London, UK, explored Africa’s expanding role in geopolitics, innovation, and sustainability.

“We’re in the middle of a fourth industrial revolution,” says Anne-Marie, with so much exciting “untapped potential.” But more people need to be in the conversation and listened to, she adds.

"Getting ready isn’t about spreadsheets or perfection — it’s about giving yourself options and peace of mind." Vestpod founder and personal finance speaker Emilie Bellet discusses the key money moves to make before your baby arrives in Stylist Magazine.

Congratulations to Ryder Cup Europe Captain Luke Donald for winning the Services to Sport Off The Field category at the Sports Journalists Association British Sports Awards 2025, “having demonstrated exceptional leadership in guiding [his team] to back-to-back victories.”

Kimberley Wilson is the host of the new BBCsounds podcast, Complex! A charted psychologist and author of Unprocessed: How the Food We Eat Is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis, Kimberley and her guests will help us make sense of all the information - and misinformation - that’s out there about our mental health. Listen to the trailer and the first episode focusing on perfection here.

Congratulations to Dr A-Marie Imafidon MBE who features on the hashtag#2026Powerlist by Powerlist Magazine, whose mission is to ‘rebrand black Britain’ and to showcase role models that really touch and impact the lives of others in Britain’s black communities and beyond.

"It's about recognising that change requires new approaches and finding those approaches is not straight forward and error free. It is crucial to treat missteps as progress and help teams grow through them." Kevin Gaskell breaks down what leadership is in an article for Entrepreneur Magazine.

In her latest column for the The Telegraph, former The Sunday Times editor Eleanor Mills argues Prince Andrew’s only true path to redemption is to fully cooperate with the Epstein investigation, naming other offenders and publicly expressing deep remorse to the victims, including those of Virginia Giuffre. Mere withdrawal from royal life or relocation, without genuine accountability and advocacy against such abuse, is presented as insufficient for regaining public trust or family honour!

In the October 2025 episode of How to Be a Better Human, a podcast from TED Conferences and hosted bycomedian Chris Duffy, 5-times Ted speaker Julian Treasure explores how both speaking and listening shape human connection and effective communication. He emphasises that communication isn’t simply about delivery—it’s about creating a circle between speaker and listener, shaped by attention, awareness and empathy.

Karen Blackett CBE, who's recently been appointed as Non-executive director at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), spoke to The Mirror at the weekend about how athletics was her first love and how when that plateaued she turned to her second love and built a career in advertising and media as a black woman in a predominantly male/white industry.

“Don’t wait and wait, speak up early and always make sure that you’ve got an ally in the room, get somebody else to pass the mic if you’re not getting that chance for your voice to be heard,” is her advice on how she found success.

Psychotherapist Dr Aaron Balick recently joined Isaac Kong on the Chatterbeans podcast to discuss the challenge of maintaining a human identity in our constantly connected world. The episode explores the psychology of modern life, covering everything from AI and attention spans to imposter syndrome and the essential need for self-acceptance to survive the digital age.

CMO of Clue, Louise Troen, joined the SLOW DOWN podcast to detail her journey from early PR work with figures like Paris Hilton and Gene Simmons to advocating for female empowerment and equity in her roles at Bumble, Headspace, and Clue.

She encourages women to embrace a 'just start' mentality, prioritise detoxing between work sprints, and strategically utilise their cycle to maximise professional effectiveness.

In an interview with FT Adviser, Emilie Bellet shared that closing the gender advice gap requires greater financial education to tackle the confidence issues that keep many women from investing. She encourages advisers to drop the jargon and utilise platforms like social media to attract and serve their female clientele.

In an article for The Independent, Shappi Khorsandi argues that the controversy between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump proves leaders fear comedians more than rival politicians because humour is an uncontrollable force that strips away their authority. When a regime relies on dominance, Shappi highlights that a sharp punchline hits harder and lasts longer than any political opposition.

When a regime relies on dominance, Shappi highlights that a sharp punchline hits harder and lasts longer than any political opposition.

Cyberpsychologist Dr Elaine Kasket joined Max Foster on CNN to discuss the latest online trend: The Rapture.

She shared her insights into how platforms like TikTok are creating echo chambers that give emotionally charged viral theories a unique power to influence the brain and give them credence.

Dr Alex George appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss his new book, Happy Habits.

Launching this Thursday, his book offers a practical guide to building simple, positive habits for a healthier, happier life.

So good he had to do it twice. A truly historic feat. Huge congratulations to Luke Donald for becoming only the second captain in Team Europe's history to win The Ryder Cup on both European and American soil.

This incredible back-to-back success solidifies his place as a legendary sporting leader. His dedication to building a high-performing team and fostering a culture of continued improvement saw them deliver under the most intense pressure.Luke led his team with dignity and grace through trying and often hostile circumstances. He didn't just win—he authored the blueprint for sustained excellence and leadership integrity on a global stage.The lessons from this victory are now part of sporting history.

Massive congratulations to Carl Miller on his huge success at the British Podcast Awards 2025! His groundbreaking series, Kill List, won both Podcast of the Year and gold in the Best True Crime category. The series follows Carl as he actively investigates the dark money and global industry of contract killings, racing to warn those on the list before it's too late.

Congratulations to Alessandra Bellini, former Chief Customer Officer at Tesco, on her appointment as Non-Executive Director at Better Nature, the UK’s leading tempeh.

Andy Roe, new chair of the Building Safety Regulator and former London Fire Brigade commissioner, is set to accelerate the clearing of case backlogs before the year ends. He told MPs of plans to recruit 15 new building inspectors, create a centralised unit to speed up approvals, and restore confidence in the regulatory system. 

https://www.propertyweek.com/news/bsr-aims-to-cut-application-backlog-via-inspector-appointments-says-chair

In episode one of the Countdown to The Ryder Cup series, returning captain Luke Donald offers an exclusive look behind the scenes. He reflects on the immense pressure to retain the cup and details the intense strategic preparations ahead of the matches this September.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC3nBQTSufg

In a piece for The Telegraph, Eleanor Mills explores a surprising trend: Gen Z’s desire to return to the office. With research showing that nearly 40% of 16–24-year-olds feel lonely due to remote work, she considers whether Gen Z could be the generation to usher in a new era of in-person collaboration.