Raising the Glass
Raising the Glass is a podcast creating meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour.
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Not Safe at Work, Not Safe in Public: Why Are We Still Waiting? (opens the original)
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Why are women still not safe at work and in public? Why does gender equality still feel so far away? Why are women still underrepresented in politics and business? And what needs to change to make the workplace genuinely inclusive? Rom talks to the amazing Helen Pankhurst and Anita Iwugo about why we’re still searching for the answers for these questions, even in 2026. Helen Pankhurst carries one of the most recognisable names in the history of women’s rights, she is the great-granddaughter of E
The Rocks & The Fence: What Equity Really Looks Like (opens the original)
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In some places the language around diversity, equity and inclusion is changing, but the people, culture and issues aren’t. Celeste Warren has so much to share. From her childhood lessons from her parents about overcoming obstacles, her own route from radio and television into a career in HR, leadership and organisational development. She talks to Rom about the things that matter most in a workplace often come down to something surprisingly straightforward: understanding people properly. We talk
The Messy Middle: Leaving Corporate Life and Finding Your Own Way (opens the original)
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Anne Jones spent over 20 years at Waitrose. Then she left it to build Limestone and Jones, a sustainability consultancy that refuses to sit in one box. On the latest episode of the podcast, Anne talks about what career change actually looks like once you strip the polish off it. The uncertainty, the false starts and the years spent tryingto force something to work before you admit it won't. They also discuss the part almost nobody talks about openly, the art of rebuilding your confidence when yo
Brewing with real purpose: How a kombucha inspired dream helps exploited and vulnerable women (opens the original)
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What happens when the reason for starting a business matters more than the product itself? For Naomi Partridge and Holos, kombucha was never the end goal. It was simply the best way to build something that could create lasting opportunities for women who have survived exploitation and trauma. Naomi talks to Rom and shares how Holos Kombucha has grown with purpose baked into every decision, from hiring and supply chains to future ambitions. Find out what it really means to be a purpose-led busine
Mansplaining, allyship & why cupcakes don't change culture (opens the original)
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Know someone who mansplains? Know someone who thinks their point of view is the ONLY point of view? Know someone who thinks they know equality inside out because they commissioned your work’s International Women’s Day social media output? Sit them down, hand them some earbuds and get them to listen to this episode. Rom talks to Jeremy Stockdale, founder and CEO of Y.Lead. He’s a leadership strategist, speaker, and advocate for inclusive leadership and gender equity. After more than 20 years in b
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