She Did That

This week I speak to the incredible Jordan Brompton. She is living proof that hard work, raw talent and ambition can take you all the way. Regardless of your socio-economical background, others' opinions and poor academia, you can still make it to the top. Jordan grew up in a loving home in Grimsby with two supportive parents who had to work incredibly hard to provide for the family, but she never felt like she lacked anything. Having left school with few qualifications and without a plan in place, Jordan tried her hands at a number of different jobs. From hairdressing to glass collecting in the local pub and using her talent for dance to podium dance. She eventually started working in an admin position for a man called Lee who introduced her to the world of renewables and fuelled a passion she didn't even know she had. A few years later and one fateful phone call they would end up as business partners. I won't spoil the story as it really is a good one but fast forward over a decade and they have built a business that generates over £50 million a year in the energy space and Jordan is a role model to thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs. She discusses her natural confidence, relationship building skills and street smart which she harnessed to create an empire. Fired up by her desire to push herself beyond what she or anyone else expected she could achieve, she has reached dizzying heights. Despite all her success and the respect others have for her in the business world, she is still just 'Jordie from the block'. Humble, vivacious and real.

This week I'm joined by the larger than life; Elissa Corrigan. She has a fascinating story, from missing a job interview to appear on Streetmate, to becoming a hard hitting Journalist, exposing the secrets of the celebrity world and often putting herself in dangerous situations to get the story, to appearing on a reality tv show and subsequently creating 'The Golden Pill'. Elissa noticed a huge gap in the market when it came to Women's health, there's a huge focus on male libido and little care for Women's satisfaction. Her all natural supplement has been hailed 'the female Viagra' by the likes of Abbey Clancey and a host of A listers. It also contains ingredients to aid women going through the menopause, which is an isolating time for any woman. She has created a multi-million pound business and not by accident. She is a go getter, you can close a million doors in her face and she'll find a way to open it. She is ambitious, thick skinned and doesn't take 'no' for an answer. Above all she is genuinely passionate about the product she has created and relentless in her pursuit of global success.

Serena Hood is a force to be reckoned with. From designing knickers at College and selling them to local stores, to interning with top Fashion Designers, she found herself climbing the career ladder at Vogue. Working below Anna Wintour, Serena progressed through the ranks before eventually becoming Executive Fashion Director. From starting from the bottom, flying couture gowns on a private jet to make it to a photo shoot, to gracing Fashion Weeks' all over the world as a trusted expert, Serena gives a view of what it takes to 'make it' at one of the world's most desired jobs. Spoiler alert - it really is as glamorous as it sounds. Just when you thought Serena couldn't impress with her career expertise anymore, she Co-Founded E-commerce platform; Collagerie with a colleague from Vogue. Collagerie has grown in popularity rapidly, catering to all price points and items from fashion to homewear, it is fast becoming a go-to of the best curated items on the market. Serena proves that hard work, self belief and a lot of gumption really can propel you to the top.. and she has only just got started! To shop on Collagerie visit https://www.collagerie.com

Losing a loved one as a child is a complicated process, your brain isn't fully developed and you may not even have an understanding of the concept of someone leaving and never coming back. How we process grief as a child, affects the entire trajectory of your life. It has been proven that unprocessed and unresolved grief as a child, can lead to alcohol and substance abuse in adulthood as well as forming dangerous relationships. Suzy Turner- Jones, is CEO of Grief Encounter, a charity that works with younger people and their families when they have experienced a loss, helping them navigate the sadness and complexities in one's grief journey. Suzy comes from a background of working in clinical roles within child support and social services and has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and care of thousands of young people. In this episode we discuss how grief impacts children and subsequently their adult lives, how to navigate helping your child process this event and the dangers of avoiding and not addressing loss. If you are in need of support or helping a bereaved child following the death of a loved one, visit https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode discusses terrorism, sexual violence, murder and kidnapping. Following the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7th, many know about the murder, kidnapping, rape and hostage taking, but a little known fact is the large scale agricultural attacks that took place. Hundreds and thousands of animals were killed, farms destroyed, tractors stolen, vital machinery that aids the production of food and crops were all destroyed. Danielle is the Founder of Regrow, an organisation that uses Israel's advances in the agricultural industry and shares them with other countries in order to bring them to the forefront of modern day farming and help them grow and flourish. Since October 7th 2023, Regrow's focus has solely been on the regrowth of Israel following the devastation caused the the land. Danielle always says 'the farmer of the real heroes' quiet, gentle and often unsung, they put their lives on the line to protect animals, land and the vital supplies the country requires from farming. You will never look at agriculture the same way after listening to this episode.