The brilliant Steph Edusei returns to the We Are PoWEr Podcast - this time as a PoWEr Lister, published author, and still dancing her way through leadership, life, and impact.

In this episode, Steph shares the leadership lessons that shaped her writing, the moments that tested her optimism, and the poWEr of creating collaborative spaces where people flourish - not just follow. She opens up about why not every table feeds you, the importance of saying no, and how her book was written with 10-minute loo breaks in mind (yes, really).

From practical wisdom to purposeful reflection, Steph reminds us that poWErful leadership isn’t about status - it’s about showing up, listening deeply, and knowing you are enough.

In this episode:
Life as a CEO, dance teacher, and author
Why her book is written in loo-length chapters
Building inclusive leadership by listening to every voice
The mindset shift: not every opportunity is the right one
Using optimism as a super PoWEr and knowing when to pause
Creating the Black All Year platform
Reimagining what modern leadership really looks like

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The brilliant Juliet Sanders, CEO and Founder of Feeding Families, joins the We Are PoWEr Podcast to explore how purpose, persistence, and community can become a truly PoWErful force for change.

From growing up as an adopted only child to discovering a family of siblings later in life, Juliet shares the deeply personal story behind her drive to build a charity that now supports thousands. She opens up about surviving domestic violence, founding Feeding Families, and the emotional journey of preparing to step down as CEO this December. “I might not be the CEO,” she says, “but I’ll always be the Founder.”

Juliet talks about what it felt like to win the 2025 Person with Purpose award at the Northern PoWEr Women Awards - glamorous, connected, and inspired. With honesty and humour, she reflects on discovering her birth family, her love of mime, and why her greatest super PoWEr is persistence.

Discover how one woman’s determination created a movement and how even the scariest transitions can lead to something beautiful.

In this episode:
Growing up adopted: “Like being the cocoon in the nest”
Surviving domestic violence and finding her voice
Starting Feeding Families from scratch
Winning a Northern PoWEr Women Award and feeling seen
The emotional journey of preparing for retirement
Finding her siblings
Life lessons from mime and moving on
Why persistence is her super PoWEr

TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of domestic violence in this episode

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In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, we sit down with Kirsty Murphy MBE — trailblazing pilot, proud daughter, and people-first innovator. From growing up on an RAF squadron to becoming the first and only female Red Arrows pilot, Kirsty shares how she carved out her own path in a world where few women had gone before.

She speaks openly about building a career that’s more like a climbing wall than a ladder — full of bold moves, challenges, and powerful pivots. From the RAF to Connected Places Catapult, Kirsty continues to break barriers, now leading innovation that puts people and purpose at the heart of technology.

We also hear about receiving her MBE from King Charles, inspiring young girls at air shows, and why visibility matters more than ever.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Kirsty Murphy MBE
02:40 – Becoming a Fighter Pilot
05:32 – First Female Red Arrows Pilot
08:57 – Representation and Responsibility
11:12 – Life After the Air Force
17:40 – Innovation and Tech for Good
20:02 – Career Lessons and Royal Recognition
24:12 – Making Human-Centered Impact Through Tech

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