In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, host Di Gillett speaks with Megan Draper, Founder and CEO of Furniture Reuse Solutions (FRS) — a 100% female-owned environmental company that has quietly redefined what it means to lead with purpose. Megan was raised to believe that women were meant to be subservient to men — homemakers in the background, while men took the lead as breadwinners. A chance encounter at a gas station led her into the world of recycling and environmental logistics. Today, she leads a company that has redirected more than £60 million worth of surplus furniture to over 200 nonprofits and humanitarian organisations — avoiding landfill and transforming lives in the process. We explore the growing intersection of sustainability, circular economy principles, and social responsibility — and how impact-led leadership is no longer optional in today’s business landscape. This episode is for anyone building something bigger than themselves — especially women navigating leadership, visibility, and purpose in a world that still questions their right to take the lead.
KEY TOPICS:
Purpose-driven business requires both heart and strategy
Female leadership still faces subtle (and not-so-subtle) resistance
Choose your hard: Every path in life has its challenges—but choosing one with purpose makes it worthwhile
WHO IS MEGAN DRAPER?
Megan Draper is the Founder & CEO of Furniture Reuse Solutions (FRS), a certified woman-owned enterprise dedicated to transforming surplus furniture into sustainable, socially impactful resources. With a background in logistics & a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Megan launched to bridge the gap between corporate surplus & community need. Under her leadership, FRS has diverted thousands of tons of furniture from landfills, redirecting them to underserved communities and humanitarian organisations worldwide.
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Website https://furniture-rs.com/
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