Playing To Win

In this episode of Playing to Win, Sophie sits down with award-winning journalist and Senior Writer at Stylist, Amy Beecham, for a powerful conversation that dives into identity, ambition, and the media’s complicated relationship with powerful women.Together, they explore the lasting impact of being labelled a ‘Gifted & Talented’ child, the failures of the education system, and how these early experiences shape the trajectory o...

This week on Playing to Win, Sophie's joined by the unstoppable force that is Elissa Corrigan, Founder of the powerhouse female health brand Elle Sera, and a familiar face from Desperate Scousewives and Bear Grylls: The Island.

We dive deep into the unexpected path that’s led her here, one that’s been less about strategy and spreadsheets, and everything about energy, instinct, and unapologetic trust in her own intuition.

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This one’s for the girlies rewriting the rules. Nicola Gunby, co-founder of Cliq, spills the tea.

From dropping out of uni to selling her first business to Revolution Beauty to building Cliq, the viral new platform redefining social media and bringing real life back.

We talk self-doubt, tuning out the sceptics, and the energetic signs that kept her going when she was ready to give up (yes, the park bench story will give you chills)...

In this episode of Playing to Win, Sophie sits down with Rachel Harris, @accountant_she , award-winning accountant, entrepreneur, and founder of Strive X, to break down what it really takes to succeed as a woman in business from a working class background, especially in male-dominated industries.

We cover how to get your business valued, secure investment, and build a high-value network that fuels your success. Plus, we tackle i...

Revenge pxrn. Deepfakes. The toxic rise of the manosphere. In this explosive episode, we dive into the terrifying reality of image-based abuse and the digital war on women. Joining us is Lucy Morgan, Purpose Editor at Glamour, who’s leading the fight to change the law, educate, prevent, and hold big tech accountable. We break down Netflix’s latest drama Adolescence, expose the dark corners of online misogyny through personal experi...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about death, which some listeners may find distressing.

In this episode of Playing to Win, we sit down with Steph Melodia, a top 20 UK female founder, marketing strategist, VC scout, and podcast host, to uncover the brutal realities of securing investment as a female entrepreneur and the shocking state of women’s healthcare in the UK.

We dive into:

💰 Why female founders, especiall...