Fleur Sinclair, President of the Booksellers Association and owner of the award-winning Sevenoaks Bookshop, talks to us about her journey as a bookseller, the importance of collaboration and representation and why independent bookshops are so much more to the communities they serve.

Sophie Williams, author and speaker, talks candidly about The Glass Cliff, how we can reframe soft skills and why it’s so important to hire and retain ‘culture-adds’ to change the creative industries for the better.

A behind the scenes look at feminist publishing company, Virago.

Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, discusses the importance of fostering a love of reading in children,the transformation of the publishing industry and how to lead a team with purpose.

Bridget Shine, CEO of the Independent Publishers Guild, talks to us about the changing publishing landscape, nurturing your team and the importance of being truly regional.

Founders of the ESEA Publishing Network, Joanna Lee and Maria Garbutt-Lucero, talk to us about amplifying under-represented voices and why safe spaces are essential for everybody to thrive.

Founder of the Black British Book Festival, Selina Brown, talks to us about her journey from author to CEO, and the future of Black British publishing.

Illumicrate and Daphne Press founder, Daphne Tonge, talks to us about starting your own business, leading a team and uplifting marginalised voices.

A behind the scenes look at the lives of the people bringing the Women’s Prize to life.

Lee Newman, Educational Publisher at Collins, speaks to us candidly about class, imposter syndrome and how we’re all part of the solution to barriers in publishing.

Granta’s Production & Design Director, Sarah Wasley, talks about knowing your limitations, balancing caring with her career whilst going through the menopause.

Editor and magazine founder, Amy Mae Baxter, chats to us about balancing two roles, burnout and her contribution to making the publishing industry more diverse.

Founder and Director of Bradford Literature Festival, Syima Aslam, talks about the digital shift, driving diversity and how the festival was started.

University lecturer and disability researcher, Cat Mitchell, discusses empathy, inclusivity and work-life balance.

Literary agent and author, Catherine Cho discusses motherhood, mental health and starting her own business.

Founders Ella Horne and Helena Gonda talk about the origins of The FLIP and how the platform has helped spark progressive change in the industry.

Rafi Romaya, Art Director at Canongate, about finding creative inspiration and her move from London to Edinburgh.

Nelle Andrew on the importance of knowing your worth.

Candy Ikwuwunna on how to look after our mental health, supporting wellbeing at work and when to seek professional help.

Preena Gadher on creating opportunities and the importance of knowing your values.