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Women Making Waves Podcast

Featuring women who play a positive part in shaping our society and empowering change

Enjoy chat with real women talking about their lives and careers

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  • 86. WMW Monica Saavedra and Claire Given

    56:53||Ep. 86
    CTO & Co Founder of Lambda Agri Monica Saavedra has figured out how to supercharge sunlight in greenhouses, boosting crop yields in ways that could transform agriculture as we know it; And Claire Given, who turned frustration into innovation. When one-handed products fell short, she created Equipmii - matching people with perfect medical solutions.Both women have been awarded the prestigious  Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award

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  • 85. WMW Dr Tamara Polajnar and Jules Walters

    55:48||Ep. 85
    We chat to CEO of HerEthical AI Dr Tamara Polajnar who talks about how she came to the world of Machine Learning and AI in policing and talks of her interest in devising systems which detect victim blaming;And Jules Walters, a health coach with a rich background in science. Jules now dedicates her expertise to empowering busy women to become the CEO of their health.

  • 84. WMW Maud Blair and Rachel Hales

    56:55||Ep. 84
    We meet Maud Blair a Cambridge-based author known for her storytelling about her life under British rule in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe during the era of apartheid which lead to her acclaimed book ‘In between’; And Rachel Hales is adamant that Cambridge can become a thriving community for everyone by pioneering ground-breaking partnerships to address challenges and social good.

  • 83. WMW Gill Abbs and Chloe Gentles

    48:34||Ep. 83
    Gill Abbs is currently in the process of baking 26,000 mince pies. Impressively, Gill has worked at the world famous Fitzbillies in Cambridge as a baker for 53 years;And Chloe Gentles is playing the role of Cinderella in this year’s pantomime at the Cambridge Arts Theatre. We ask her what it’s like to act in a pantomime.

  • 82. WMW Nicci Roscoe and Jasmin El-Saie

    57:08||Ep. 82
    If you are feeling stressed, this is the episode for you. Women Making Waves bring you two calming influences, Nicci Roscoe whose book Manifest your Everything helps you to focus on what you want to be; and Yasmin El-Saie who uses holistic methods to calm anxious dogs; With a massive following on social media her two dogs have become super stars;

  • 81. WMW Jodi Taylor and Elba Rose

    52:40||Ep. 81
    On women making waves we meet author Jodi Taylor who started writing when she retired and has had tremendous success with her series of books The Chronicles of St. Mary’s. But nobody was more surprised by her success than Jodi herself…And we hear from the winner of the New Music Generator award for Best Female Solo artist, Elba Rose 

  • 80. WMW Alison Wright and Inger Anson

    55:56||Ep. 80
    Women Making Waves chat to Alison Wright, owner of Fitzbillies, which  is one of the most iconic businesses in Cambridge, traditionally the place to go for your tea and Chelsea bun.  Alison  tells us about how she took over the business and what it’s like to run this Cambridge icon And lawyer Inger Anson is a Corporate Partner who leads Cambridge law firm HCR.  Inger came to Cambridge following a motor cycling trip around india.  Inger believes in the importance of being nice and approachable to her clients.