The Women in... Podcast
Welcome to ‘The Women in...’, Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business.
Join us on this inspiring journey as we delve into the achievements, challenges, insights and initiatives of groundbreaking women in various industries.
Format:
Each episode will feature an in-depth interview with female leaders who have shattered the glass ceiling, overcome obstacles and achieved excellence in their careers. We’ll explore their personal journey, the initiatives they are working on, and the future they envision for the their industry.
Themes:
Breaking barriers – How these women overcame stereotypes, biases and challenges to cement their position within business.
Mentorship, allyship and advocacy – The importance of mentorship and supportive communities fostering female talent in business & what more we can be doing to promote this.
Innovation and impact – Stories of disruptive projects by these women and their impact on society.
Diversity and inclusion – Discussions on creating a more inclusive and diverse business ecosystem and the benefits it brings to the industry.
Advice and inspiration – Key insights and advice from these trailblazing women for aspiring professionals in business.
The Women in... Podcast
The Women in... Podcast - Series 3 Ep.5 Featuring Steph Edusei, Chief Executive of St Oswald’s Hospice
Welcome to The Women in... Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business!
This week we have Steph Edusei who is the Chief Executive of St Oswald’s Hospice, a large children and adults charitable hospice based in the North East of England. Steph has a wealth of experience in senior roles in the NHS, including managing hospital and ambulance services, CCG commissioning and Healthwatch services. She is an experienced, compassionate leader who sits on a range of boards, contributing to NHS system-wide developments.
Steph is a Director of the North East England Chamber of Commerce, and recently ended her tenure as Non-Executive Director of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Steph is an integral part of her local community. She’s been a leader with Girlguiding UK for over three decades and holds the position of Chair at the Eliot Smith Dance Company. Steph recently served as co-chair of The Angelou Centre; a Newcastle-based charity led by black women. The Centre offers training, counselling, and refuge support to those who need it most.
As the founder of the ‘Black All Year’ podcast and associated events, Steph uses the platform to amplify black voices. She highlights the challenges that the community faces, as well as celebrating their success and achievements.
In 2022, Steph was named Transformational Leader at the Northern Power Women Awards.