Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: The Inspiring Journeys of Female Veterans

Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Jeannette is joined by Ria Jackson, Louisa Clarke, Jennifer Lothian and Charlotte Hayes, who share their unique journeys and the impactful work they are doing to support fellow veterans and promote inclusivity.

Ria discusses her founding of the V Word community for women veterans, emphasising the need for a safe space to share experiences and empower one another. Louisa reflects on her transition from a successful career in the Royal Air Force to becoming a managing director in facilities management, highlighting the importance of self-belief and resilience. Charlotte shares her recent pivot into the nuclear energy sector and her passion for encouraging young girls to pursue careers in STEM through her initiative, STEMinists UK. Jennifer, a finance pioneer, talks about her mission with MyArk to revolutionise financial literacy and empower individuals with the tools to manage their finances effectively

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Women's experiences and perspectives differ from their male counterparts in business. The V Word community was created to provide a safe space for women to share their unique stories and support one another.

• We must have self-belief and resilience. Having confidence in one's abilities and recognising transferable skills from military service are crucial for success in the civilian workforce.

• There is an ongoing process of transition when going from the service into business, and we must keep one eye on the importance of finding a new identity and purpose in civilian life.

• MyArk aims to revolutionise financial management through data consolidation. There is an unfortunate lack of financial literacy among many individuals, particularly in the military, and there is a need for accessible tools to help people make informed financial decisions.

• Ria's experiences with ADHD led her to create Inclusive Minds UK. The goal is to promote understanding and support for individuals with neurodifferences, ensuring that organisations embrace diverse brain types and create equitable environments.

BEST MOMENTS

"The V Word for us was a safe space for us to talk and have a place to share our stories, but also to show how incredible we are."

"I think we all have a responsibility to ourselves as well to have faith in ourselves."

"Transition takes a long time, and I'm not transitioned yet. I'm still transitioning."

"Without the right information, it's very hard to make the right decisions."

"We wanted to change that narrative a little bit and come across that way as well."

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Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

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Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.

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