In this episode, Irene To, Head of Product at Selfridges, reflects on her career journey, starting in strategy consulting and moving into leadership roles in retail. She talks about the lessons learned along the way—from solving customer problems to navigating operational challenges when stepping into her role at Selfridges. Irene shares her approa…

In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay, Marketing Director at The Diamond Store, as she shares her incredible journey in marketing and advertising. From launching her career at an agency to working with global brands like Sony Mobile, Bondi Sands, and ChiChi London, Lindsay has seen it all. She dives into her passion for storytelling in advertis…

Join us on WeInspire as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Emma, Head of Global HR at The Inkey List. From her beginnings in Lancashire to leading global HR, Emma's story is one of resilience and adaptability. Initially set on joining the police, a gap year redirected her into HR. Emma spent two decades at BAE Systems, navigating various se…

Join us as we dive into the remarkable career of Nicola, the Director of Omnichannel at House of Hackney. From her roots in LA to her current role in the UK, Nicola’s journey spans iconic brands like Net-a-Porter, Lightbox Jewelry, and Charlotte Tilbury. Nicola shares her inspiring story of taking risks, learning from mistakes, and balancing a succ…

Join Annette Rowson as she shares her journey from an independent university student to a Digital Optimisation Lead at Primark. Annette discovered her commercial mind and deepened her expertise in data to enhance market strategies. Despite facing stereotypes and imposter syndrome, Annette has become a staunch advocate for women in data, stressing t…

Join Claire, Head of Marketing at Bargain Max, as she shares her inspiring journey from university student to marketing leader. Her first post-university position at THG allowed her to develop critical skills and confidence in the workplace. Claire discusses the importance of learning from both successes and failures, the power of collaboration, an…

Join Dominique on an inspiring journey through the world of luxury fashion as she shares her insights as the Global CRM and Client Engagement Director. Dominique's role extends far beyond traditional marketing, encompassing data analysis, trend forecasting, and the execution of innovative campaigns. From orchestrating VIP events to leveraging in-st…

Welcome to the inspiring journey of Josette, with over 11 years of experience in the dynamic worlds of sports and lifestyle branding. Join Josette as she shares her remarkable career trajectory, from her internship at Nike to her pivotal role as a Global Brand Marketing Manager at Vans. Through insightful reflections, Josette offers valuable lesson…

Join us on a journey with Josie Cartridge Global Marketing Director at NET-A-PORTER , whose lifelong love for fashion has a range of experiences—from modelling to marketing. Living in Milan and New York expanded her horizons, instilling lessons of adaptability and self-sufficiency. Despite an unconventional path, Josie's career thrived through oppo…

Ines Clark, Head of Group Strategy & Partnerships ex FarFetch. Ines has crafted a global career, shaped by her experiences in six countries and deeply resonates with the mission of WeInspire, acknowledging the pivotal role women have played in her career journey. From starting on the shop floor to pioneering tech-focused roles, Ines's career reflec…

Join us on our podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating journey of Nicola Barnett, Global Director of CRM at Aesop. Nicola shares her insights as a technical marketer, navigating various industries and overcoming challenges as a woman in male-dominated fields. Learn from her experiences self-teaching skills and the importance of building networ…

In our first episode hosted by Georgia Merrington, WE are joined by Amparo Gil, formerly Global Head of Performance Marketing ex The Body Shop. Originally from Valencia, Spain, and now based in London for over a decade, Amparo has led global digital strategies for various B2C brands. Despite recent challenges, including redundancy, Amparo emphasise…

Discover Liz Bradford, Head of Digital Marketing at Kurt Geiger, as she shares her journey from managing local event social media to leading digital strategies in the fashion industry, highlighting the balance between data-driven approaches and creativity. Explore topics including the impact of AI on marketing and the influence of Gen Z on digital …

Join us for an insightful episode as Anna Cardiff shares her journey and wisdom. From her favourite shopping spot to her latest podcast obsession, Anna's story unfolds. Graduating in Marketing in 2010, she was drawn to the creative side, leading her into the field with a passion for media. Anna witnessed the evolution of digital marketing, embracin…

Explore Raine Peakes’ dynamic career from Farfetch to her current role as Interim Head of eCommerce and Performance Marketing at New Look. Discover Raine’s favourite holiday spot, cinematic passions, and retail insights. Gain valuable advice on networking, mentorship, and leadership. Tune in for inspiring discussions on empowerment and representati…

In this episode, we unravel the fascinating journey of Teresa, the Head of eComm at Jo Loves, a premium fragrance brand. Embark on a captivating narrative as Teresa shares her background, from university days in Athens to studying political science and venturing into health economics. Uncover the pivotal moments that led her to London and her inspi…

WE bring you the remarkable journey of Lou, the Marketing Director at Benefit Cosmetics. Lou's story is a testament to challenging the status quo daily. With a background in journalism, she shares her experiences from the fashion world to media agencies, ultimately landing a dream role at Benefit. As a Benefit customer for years, Lou embodies the b…

Join us as Carla Parry, Head of Digital Marketing at Tu Clothing & Sainsbury’s Beauty, shares her journey through two decades in marketing, from Microsoft to shaping social media strategies at Sainsbury's/Argos. She discusses the evolving landscape of digital marketing, the exciting role of AI, and the vital blend of art and science in successful c…

Unlock the world of career pivots, leadership insights, and the dynamic intersection of marketing and data in this compelling podcast episode. Join Rhea Fox, a seasoned professional with a background in customer insights and analytics, as she shares her journey from eBay, Aviva, and Paperchase, ultimately landing in her current role at Ted Baker. I…

Join us on a captivating journey with Jennifer, a digital and marketing maven, as we uncover her incredible career trajectory. From almost becoming Head of Digital Europe at Apple to her 17 visits to Ibiza, Jennifer's life is full of surprises. Born to a fashion designer mom and an engineer dad, she kick-started her career at The Gap, venturing int…

Meet Michelle Gunn, a working mom of two, juggling family and a successful career in the world of fashion retail. From humble beginnings in a retail store at 15, she climbed the career ladder, travelled the world, and studied retail business at university. Michelle’s worked with top sports and fashion brands, from Lillywhites to House of Fraser, to…

Join us for an insightful journey as we dive into the fascinating world of Meeta's career and life experiences. From dream holidays in Antarctica to her current role at Nike in Amsterdam, we explore the diverse paths that have shaped her journey. Meeta's story unfolds across continents. Born in India, raised in Australia, adulting in the UK, and no…

Dive into the story of an extraordinary career that weaves through the dynamic world of digital marketing, a love for soaking up the sun's rays, and a passion for French music. Kat has been a driving force in e-commerce digital marketing, specialising in multichannel businesses that seamlessly blend physical retail stores with online emporiums. Wit…

In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Rebecca Connolly, Head of Merchandising at Iceland, one of the most exciting brands in the UK retail scene. From an initial obsession with Jedward to a fast-paced career, Rebecca's path led her from a hybrid role in Social Media and Talent Management to her true passion in Marketing. Climbing th…

Jo Crawford, Global Vice President Owned Digital and Orchestration at Pandora speaks to us about her incredible career. From studying film and creative industries to buying (with inspiration from Rachel Green in Friends), to digital marketing and then to a growing CRM role covering; websites, social and influencers. We talk about what it is like to…

Gemma Ford, Chief Digital Officer at The Range tells us about her amazing career starting as a makeup artist and working her way up at Clarks for 13 years working across different sectors; online space, trading, merchandising, visual merchandising, #tech and #marketing all largely within the digital sphere. Manifestation led to a defining moment in…

Job Sharing as Online Trade Optimisation Lead at John Lewis, Jo Stephens and Jemma Burwood join us to discuss their one true shared goal! Jo and Jemma wanted to grow their careers but without sacrificing precious time with their little ones. They’ve coined the term ‘The Monday Effect’, 2 fresh starts and 2 brains - the momentum never stops. Listen …

This week's guest on the WeInspire podcast is Kelly Byrne, Chief Growth Officer at Jaded London, a brand that everyone is talking about right now. Kelly shares stories of working with international supermodels on campaigns for some of the most exciting fashion brands on the planet, how to build an incredible culture for success, who inspires her, a…

In this episode, we are joined by Katie Fish, Talent Acquisition Manager at Frasers Group. Katie shares her career journey from her early days in the recruitment industry to her current role, the company culture at Frasers Group, and advice for standing out in a tough job market. Whether you are a job seeker looking for insider tips or simply inter…

This week’s long-awaited guest is Ines Cointement, Senior Director of #CRM at the ICONIC luxury brand that is Jimmy Choo. Tune in to hear about the 3 top ingredients required for up-and-coming CRM professionals to guarantee #success, why #data is KEY to elevating the customer experience, and how a bit of mystery shopping could prepare you for an #i…

This week’s guest is Holly Conaway, Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at the beauty brand that everyone’s talking about right now, Charlotte Tilbury. Holly talks about her incredible career to date (including the scary moments), the ingredients for building a people-first business, the hardest conversation she has faced as a recruite…

This week’s guest on the WeInspire podcast is Julie Foley, Global Customer Experience Director at Molton Brown, sharing a deeply personal story about resilience. Diagnosed with a rare form of Leukaemia at age 15 and given just two weeks to live, Julie overcame the odds and has gone on to have an incredibly successful life and career. Tune in to hea…

Living with endometriosis whilst trading one of the world's most sophisticated eCommerce brands - Audrey's story not only talks about the journey to becoming one of the most in-demand traders in the industry, but also her diagnosis of endometriosis. This doesn't hold her back, as she continues to work with women to inspire through amazing organisat…

With Mother's Day just gone, this week's episode is SO relevant. Gemma Stevenson, Director of Digital & Marketing at Dermalogica, shares a super personal story that plays solely to remove the stigma that you can be a great mum as well as being super career driven. Plus hear about what makes the culture at Dermalogica so special, and the importance …

This week's special guest on the #WeInspire podcast is none other than Noa Perry-Reifer, Chief People Officer at On. On. is arguably the brand of the moment right now, and WE speak to Noa about how they have grown to over 2000 employees globally and built a culture they are so proud of.By WeComm

Our very first guest of the new series is the delightful Claire Hennah, Beauty & Wellbeing Chief Customer & Digital Commerce Officer at Unilever. Claire's career background is a real mix of marketing, commercial, digital, corporate and startup and each one of them has contributed to the person she is today. WE dive into her career journey so far fr…

On this week’s special episode, WeInspire goes to the Big Apple to speak with the lovely Aimée Brown. Aimée’s whirlwind relocation from a small town in Essex to New York City, and working as a Director in the USA’s single largest retailer, is a truly inspiring story about just how much you can achieve, regardless of your beginnings and background, …

This episode, WE caught up with the lovely Alysha Reid, former Senior Marketing Director at Michael Kors EMEA, and Global Head of Marketing & PR at Ben Sherman. Alysha has some incredible advice on perseverance when searching for happiness in your career, what you can learn from your connections and the opportunities that can come from them, and ho…

On this episode, Terry speaks with Vicky James, Head of Brand Marketing at Missguided, all about juggling work and university, including freelancing with ASOS, working at a nightclub and being part of London Fashion Week and more, plus shooting with Cara Delevingne, and partying with Zendaya and Emily Ratajkowski. Hear Vicky's thoughts on how to st…

This week WE catch up with Stephanie Outlaw on what it really takes to build a successful team as a leader, how self-awareness of your personality type can help in overcoming tricky times in career development, and how brands need to remain customer-centric in the age of the metaverse.By Terry Cannon

On this week’s episode of WeInspire, WE chat with Lauren Terry about the exciting aspects of relocating and what it’s like to live, work and raise children in Dubai, plus Lauren’s advice on getting that dream promotion.By Terry Cannon

On this week's episode, WE speak with the incredible Jane Wilson, Head of Ecommerce at Gymshark. Jane has had an exciting journey working for some of the biggest brands around, and WE discuss her greatest achievements, how to be resilient through structural changes and leadership, gender bias in the workplace, and how diversifying through diagonal …

In this episode, WE chat with Jessica Juliano, Director of Omnichannel Retail at Tomorrow London, about her career in marketing, working for the Charlotte Tilbury brand and relocating to the UK. WE hear her experience of the differences across international markets, traits of exemplary leadership, PLUS some of the biggest challenges the eCommerce w…

This week’s guest is the brilliant Robyn Blake, Head of Digital Marketing at Victoria Beckham. WE discuss her not-so-linear career to date, from working at Next Jump to Vivienne Westwood, Marks and Spencer and Selfridges PLUS her personal advice to those starting out on a career in the luxury brand sector.…

WeInspire, the one and only podcast where WE come together with some of the most talented women in eCommerce and Digital Marketing.By WeComm