Bloom Talks is a podcast show bringing you guest speakers talking about the topics that really matter for women in the communications industry and beyond.
Meet the presenter:
Susi Castle is a marketer and the founder of Anders & True, a strategic marketing consultancy, with over a decade of experience helping businesses achieve measurable results. A WACL Talent Award winner and Patricia Mann Award winner, she's been part of the Bloom community since 2017, and for four years, a member and proud mentor.
As host of Bloom Talks, Susi loves asking unexpected questions and celebrating people's successes. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, she brings a unique perspective to every conversation – one that helps her spot connections others might miss.
When she's not building brands with her consultancy clients, she's helping professionals get comfortable with discomfort to push them to ever greater growth.
Finding your Joy: From Trauma to Triumph
In this episode of Bloom Talks, Susie Castle sits down with Gerry Anyanwu for a deeply personal conversation about navigating unexpected challenges in motherhood, career and identity. Gerry reflects on the pressure of expectations and the quieter struggles that can shape us in early parenthood. She shares how she moved from feeling unseen to building confidence, community and impact, redefining success on her own terms. This is a thoughtful discussion about discovering where your joy comes from and what your values are and how to lean in to them within your job and beyond.
As a multi-hyphenate leader and thriving \"queenager,\" Gerry Anyanwu sits at the intersection of media, community, and social impact. With over 20 years of experience - currently serving as Head of Client Development at Global, Gerrt brings a \"multi+\" perspective to everything: multi-passionate, multi-generational, and purpose-driven. She is dedicated to transforming workplace cultures into transformative spaces where employees move beyond surviving to truly thriving. Whether she is leading teams at Global, driving industry change through partnerships with Bloom, co-founding Join Our Table (J.O.T) to amplify the visibility of Black British women, or coaching the next generation, Gerry is a woman on a mission to make an impact in every space she is in.
Please note: this episode includes personal reflections on a fertility journey and baby loss. Take care of yourself when listening.
CREDITS:
Host - Susi Castle
Contributor - Gerry Anyanwu
Post production - Naz Erten, Gina Miller
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