A Beginners Guide To Being A Grown Up

• E32- Sarah Pittendrigh

  Sarah Pittendrigh is a true example of a serial entrepreneur that has experienced the full cycle.Losing it all in 2008, to rebuilding again from the dust as a single mum to become a multi award winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and investor.At 53 she is embarking on her 4th start up creating a beautiful range of knitwear, designed by her, manufactured from British Wool, here in the UK.When not at work she enjoys country life with her family, horses, dogs and chickens.Listen to find out how Sarah has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...

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• E31- Beverley Brown

  Beverley Brown is a senior leader, entrepreneur, and investor with a track record of building ventures that blend financial innovation, gender equality, and social purpose. She co-founded and scaled Nicoll Curtin to 90+ staff across three continents, and now leads purpose-driven businesses including Sherloc, a fintech platform for SMEs, and Kenbury Associates, a strategic consultancy for C-suite teams.Her leadership spans commercial strategy, community-building, and inclusive growth. At Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF), Beverley launched national programmes supporting over 10,000 women, built the Entrepreneurs Network, and helped shape policy and partnerships across the financial sector. She also led commercial strategy at The Female Lead, engaging an audience of 8.6 million.Beverley is passionate about women’s economic empowerment and has raised over £500,000 for NSPCC/Childline, now chairing their 40th Anniversary Fundraising Committee. She co-founded Stronger Together, the UK’s first cross-industry gender equality alliance, and regularly collaborates with UHNW individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.With deep experience in scaling communities, designing hybrid service models, and driving sustainable impact, Beverley is uniquely positioned to lead Beam into its next phase of growth.Listen to find out how Beverley has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...

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• E30- Jacqueline Frost

  Jacqueline has over 30 years of investment banking and entrepreneurial experience. During her career in banking, she led the Derivative Sales group and served on the Executive Committee.In 2009, drawing on her experience in demanding, high-pressure roles, she began coaching and mentoring senior leaders, sharing practical strategies for success. She soon recognised that if these skills and insights were introduced earlier in a career, they could be truly transformative – enabling people to lead more effectively, contribute with confidence, and be heard, while also enhancing other aspects of their lives.This raised a bigger question: could these tools be shared with many more professionals across industries and geographies?The answer was yes.In 2016, she founded Elevate, and in just nine years more than 10,000 participants have graduated from the programme.Outside of work, Jacqueline is a proud parent of a daughter and son – one starting their career journey, the other enjoying post-university backpacking. Travel is also one of her great passions: she has visited over 60 countries, adding Poland, Namibia and Denmark to the list this year. She also enjoys skiing, Pilates and planning her next travel adventure.Listen to find out how Jacqueline has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...

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• E28- Kerrin Macron

  Kerrin Marcon is the CEO and Founder of KaiZhan Ltd, the sports technology company behind VIA Academy—a revolutionary platform bringing elite sports coaching, community, and retail to athletes worldwide through a mobile-first experience.With over two decades of experience across sport, business, and social impact, Kerrin blends global insight with deep purpose. Her inspiration for VIA Academy came from years of competitive sport and raising three children—one of whom now plays professionally—while living across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Her firsthand experience of the barriers athletes face sparked her mission: to give to many what is usually reserved for a few.Before launching VIA, Kerrin scaled multiple ventures across the UK and Asia, connecting players to elite clubs and growing client bases exponentially. She also founded Friends of Child Protection, a charity that has supported thousands of abused children in South Africa since 2002.A former telecoms analyst turned wellness entrepreneur, Kerrin has always been ahead of the curve—pioneering holistic corporate wellbeing programs before they were mainstream. She brings authenticity, vision, and an unwavering drive to democratize elite sport through innovation.Listen to find out how Kerrin has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...

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• E27- Meggie Palmer

  Meggie Palmer is a confidence creator and globally renowned speaker, facilitator, and Executive Coach. Her work’s been recognized by Vogue Magazine, Forbes, and on NBC.She works with Fortune 100 companies supporting the diversification of their leadership talent pipeline and retention of high-potential staff. Her clients include Microsoft, DocuSign, and JP Morgan.She built the PepTalkHer App with the mission of closing the gender pay gap. It’s a Fitbit for your career, helping professionals track success and navigate their pathway to promotion. She runs a community of 60,000 professional women focused on elevating performance and supercharging their career success.In her former life, she was an award-winning journalist. Her films won New York Festival TV & Film Awards, UN Media Awards & a Logie nomination. She spent 15 years as a Foreign Correspondent, traveling from Syria to Italy and telling stories for networks including BBC World, CNBC, and Dateline.  She has interviewed Brad Pitt on the red carpet, Bashar Al Assad in his Palace in Damascus & once had the fun task of speaking on stage after Obama. She’s a highly sought-after speaker and has keynoted for Vogue, at Dreamforce for Salesforce, and in Germany for Nico Rosberg’s Greentech Summit. Before founding her company, she was VP for the Financial Times. Meggie lectures at Columbia University & Barnard College. She sits on the board of several high-growth companies and not-for-profit Boards including the Australian Press Council.  Meggie is a Tory Burch Fellow & was recognized with a grant from Sara Blakley's Spanx Foundation. She’s a passionate angel investor, cook, and ocean swimmer. She is a proud Aussie who now calls NYC home.  You can find her on Linkedin and on social media @MeggiePalmer & @PepTalkHer. Listen to find out how Meggie has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...

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