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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.Taking Controlled Risks to Evolve as a MarketerIn this episode, we explore how intentional, measured risk-taking can drive professional growth in an evolving market. Our guest this week, Ingrid Sierra reflects on pivotal moments in her career where embracing change allowed her to adapt, grow, and expand her impact as a marketer. The conversation highlights the value of mentorship from both perspectives: giving back through guidance while also learning from younger generations to stay connected to emerging trends and ideas. She also discusses the importance of exploring new roles and opportunities as a way to better understand where the industry is headed. With greater access to information and learning than ever before, this episode underscores why marketers should feel empowered to try new approaches, develop new skills, and pursue continuous, intentional growth.Ingrid Sierra is a French-British professional with 20 years of global marketing experience who specialises in B2B and B2C strategies, boasting a proven track record of revenue growth and enhancing lifetime customer value for international brands. Excelling in building and nurturing high-performing marketing functions by fostering a culture of empowerment and trust, Ingrid’s expertise includes brand strategy, customer lifecycle management, digital marketing, product marketing, and data analytics. Ingrid is actively engaged in mentoring programs.CREDITS -Host - Susi CastleContributor - Ingrid SierraPost production - Sarah Chu, Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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.Present with Power: How Action Builds Confidence In this episode of Bloom Talks, we sit down with Mary Langan who helps people step into their confidence, speak with impact, and push past fear - whether they’re sharing a small idea in a meeting or delivering a keynote on stage.She takes us through her experiences training professionals across the industry and shares memorable moments from individuals who transformed their careers by finding their voice. We also explore some eye-opening statistics on the lack of female CEOs, the persistent gaps in seniority, the ageism barrier for women in the sector and what this means for future leaders.Throughout the episode, she offers practical, accessible tips on crafting and delivering a powerful presentation: how to manage nerves, how to structure your message, and how to grow through imperfection. Her message is clear - confidence isn’t innate; it’s built through action.Mary is the founder of Nua, a boutique people development company helping leaders and teams perform at their best. After a career in sales and leadership at BBC Worldwide, Mary founded Nua to bring fresh thinking to how people grow, lead, and collaborate. My work helps leaders grow in confidence and care, teams build trust and alignment, and individuals communicate with clarity and impact , bringing out the best in people and the organisations they serve. Clients describe my work as both stretching and supportive, helping them think differently and perform at their best. “Mary has been a trusted partner to our Board for a number of years, helping us grow as a team, align around a shared vision, and imagine what’s next. She has a rare mix of sharp insight and warmth. She stretches our thinking, lifts our energy, and is simply a joy to spend time with.” Managing Director, UK, Global Media Agency CREDITS -Host - Susi CastleContributor - Mary LanganPost production - Rachel Flynn, Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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.ADHD Awareness: Understanding the Challenges and Championing the StrengthsIn this episode of Bloom Talks, Susi & Britt share their lived experiences of having ADHD - how it can shape your work life and the unique strengths it brings to the table. Britt busts some myths about ADHD and talks us through both the challenges and advantages of being ADHD/ND in professional environments, shining a light on the areas that are less known about and what that can mean for ADHDers in the workplace. Britt and Susi discuss diagnosis and Britt shares her journey as well as some quick, actionable tips for leaders and colleagues to foster true inclusivity. Most importantly, we celebrate the creativity, energy and all the good that often comes with ADHD.Britt Sarony is a Creative Catalyst, Strategic thinker, expert problem-solver, and Neurodiversity & Age Consultant, with 25 years in advertising, recognised for her award-winning work. She specialises in reframing problems as opportunities, challenging assumptions, and delivering breakthrough ideas and solutions fast. A late-diagnosed ADHDer, she co-won Creative Equals’ first Disabled Creatives pitch for Guinness Six Nations rugby, then developed an insight-led inclusion initiative for Disabled and neurodivergent fans. She has chaired panels on self-advocacy and burnout and co-led Bloom ND for three years. Britt empowers brands, organisations and individuals to unlock their potential through insight, ideation, and neuroinclusive thinking. She champions the value of ND workers; late-diagnosed women and, freelancers.CREDITS -Host - Susi CastleContributor - Britt SaronyPost production - Laura Gran, Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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.Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and the Call for VisibilityIn this episode of Bloom Talks, we explore what it means to celebrate Latin heritage in a space where visibility often feels limited. Recorded shortly after Hispanic Heritage Month, this conversation features Kelly Cuesta, Bloom's co-lead of Bloom in Colour, who shares her experiences as a Latina professional living in London and the challenges that come with not being visible in data and cultural representation. From navigating limited identity options on official forms to finding pride and power in her heritage, this discussion highlights why visibility matters and how community and culture can be incredible sources of strength.Kelly Cuesta is a bilingual, multi-award-winning marketing and communications consultant, social impact leader, and DEIB advocate with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. Currently serving as Director and Founder of Latinas in Tech in Spain, she is known for creating inclusive cultures that empower women and underrepresented talent to thrive. Originally from Ecuador and based between in London, Kelly is passionate about transforming narratives around leadership, visibility, and belonging — especially for women in tech, migrant professionals, and non-native English speakers navigating global industries. CREDITS -Host - Susi CastleContributor - Kelly CuestaPost production - Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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.Why Menopause Matters: Knowing Your Body and Owning the ChangeIn this episode, Susi talks to Kerry, Bloom's Head of Membership, about why Menopause awareness is so important. It is a natural transition that 51% of people will go through, but it's often misunderstood or overlooked. Kerry helps demystify the experience from highlighting the vast range of symptoms, to recognising what’s happening in your body. She discusses the importance of education, open conversations, and supportive workplaces, reminding listeners that knowledge and advocacy are key to navigating this chapter with confidence and care.Kerry Nortcliffe is the founder of Full Beam which sets out to shine a light on Mental Wellbeing. She spent over 20 years working in Media at start-ups and large corporations before qualifying as a therapist. Full Beam is on a mission to make workplaces more empathetic places with better communication, increased support and reduced stress through a series of programs and workshops. She also developed the workshop Menstrual Cycle to Work which aims to reduce the stigma of discussing Menstrual Health in the workplace through education and support. She launched this after experiencing early menopause and not feeling she could access the support she needed at work.CREDITS -Host - Susi CastleContributor - Kerry NortcliffePost production - Naz Erten, Gina Miller

Bloom on the GoBloom on the Go is a short podcast series from Bloom’s Parents and Carers Inclusion Group, sharing real stories from women balancing work, care, and everything in between.Each episode going forward will be 5–10 minutes long – perfect for the school run, the walk to nursery, or those rare five minutes to yourself. You’ll hear honest reflections, practical tips, and moments of solidarity from across the Bloom community.It’s not about having it all figured out – it’s about sharing what’s real, in our own words.Meet the presenterGemma Comley is a senior marketing leader at Ghyston and a Bloom member who found connection and solidarity through the Parents and Carers Inclusion Group. She brings warmth, curiosity and lived experience to the mic — creating space for honest conversations about the realities of care and career.When she’s not recording episodes in between school runs and strategy meetings, you’ll likely find her scribbling on a whiteboard or searching for someone’s missing shoe.Episode 1: The juggle is real – with Tina FrenchIn our first episode, Gemma chats to Bloom’s very own Tina French about what the juggle looks like right now, the small things that help, and the one thing she’d love every manager to understand.Plus, we ask the all-important question: what’s your go-to anthem when you need a confidence boost?Tina French has worked in the media industry for over 20 years, spanning both publisher and agency sides. She currently works for an independent media agency and is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive workplaces. Tina is the Co-Lead of the Parents and Carers Group at Bloom and also serves as Deputy Head of Events for the organisation, helping to champion connection and community across the industry. Tina is a proud mum to two girls and loves watching them grow into confident young women encouraging them always to be the stars of their own show.CREDITS -Host - Gemma ComleyContributor - Tina FrenchPost production - Gemma Comley, Gina Miller