In this episode we catch up with Stokely who is the founder of Trendy Grandad, a video & content agency. During his time at ITV, he realised the need for better video content across brands and he's made that a reality today. We discuss being a creative, the process of receiving an ADHD diagnosis, the challenges of running a company & more.

"I never felt like I would be good enough to be a computer engineer" – this is how Areej describes feeling early in her career, and it's a clear problem with society that there aren't more female leaders & champions across a wide variety of sectors that other women can look up to.In this episode we speak to Areej who's set up one of the fastest-growing female communities, where we cover topics such as how businesses can improve their DE&I strategies, how to be more genuine, the difficulties of leading in companies & being a founder.She's an incredible woman who's achieved so much already, so we're really excited to celebrate Areej & her community on this International Women's Day.

In this episode we chat to Helen Hyde, former Personnel Director at Waitrose with over 20 years of experience at the John Lewis Partnership and now an executive coach and Chair of Employee Owned business trust boards, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leadership and organisational development. We discuss key insights into fostering a culture of empowerment for employees, strategies for effective leadership in challenging times, and embracing opportunities only that align with you for fulfilment and growth! Thanks for listening to this Founder to Leader episode, brought to you by NOVOS, the award-winning eCommerce SEO agency.