Favourite Positions
Favourite Positions is a platform and podcast designed to help you find your dream role.
Founded by Alex Young in 2022, the platform was born from her own frustration with outdated career advice and rigid workplace expectations. Early in her career, Alex was often told she was “too young” to lead or made to feel uncomfortable in environments rife with sexism and performative policies. Like many, she was left disillusioned – not by hard work itself, but by systems that held people back.
Instead of conforming, she looked to those building better businesses – the founders, leaders and creatives shaping inclusive, purpose-led workplaces that prioritise well-being, impact and autonomy. Their stories lit the path forward.
Favourite Positions began as a way to share those stories – and has since grown into a trusted space for candid conversations about work, identity and ambition in a changing world.
Today, Favourite Positions is home to a growing community of over 10,000 people.
Alex’s work has been featured by the BBC, Channel 4, Cosmopolitan, Metro and Start Up Magazine. She is the recipient of the Excellence Scholarship at Imperial College London, where she’s continuing to grow the platform alongside her MBA.
Tune in for honest episodes that showcase the people reimagining work for a new generation.
Whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading a team, Favourite Positions is here to help you carve your own path and find work that truly fits.
Favourite Positions
Episode 06: Career Unlocked - Rifa Thorpe-Tracey
Episode description:
In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex sits down with Rifa Thorpe-Tracey, a multifaceted professional known for her contributions to the digital and creative industries, as well as her efforts in empowering women through coaching and community initiatives. From her upbringing in South London with a Mauritian background to her journey in the tech world and beyond, Rifa shares how these experiences shaped her path. Discover her insights on using intuition in decision-making, the creation of impactful community events and her vision for empowering women in tech and creative fields. Tune in to gain valuable insights on personal growth, leadership and creating inclusive spaces.
Key points discussed:
- Rifa's childhood and early influences in South London
- Navigating the creative and digital industries with a unique perspective
- The inspiration behind her community initiatives, including 'She Says' and 'Spring Forward Festival'
- The role of intuition in decision-making and professional growth
- Creating inclusive and empowering spaces for women in tech and creative industries
- The journey from digital agency roles to founding 'Refigure'
- Practical advice for women on negotiating salaries and benefits
- The importance of self-investment and continuous personal development
- Rifa's vision for the future of her coaching and community work
Resources and links:
- 'Refigure': Website
- Connect with Rifa Thorpe-Tracey: LinkedIn
- Follow 'Refigure' on Instagram: @refigure
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