our INTERVIEWS
Read the latest from brilliant, inspiring, courageous and creative women who work in the publishing industry.
WORK LIFE BALANCE | PARENTAL LEAVE | SENIOR LEADERS | ENTRY LEVEL | CAREER PROGRESSION | START UPS | COACHING & MENTORSHIP | INCLUSIVITY | BARRIERS | MENTAL HEALTH
Bridget Shine
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.
Lee Newman
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.
Amy Mae Baxter
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.
Syima Aslam
Founder and Director of Bradford Literature Festival, Syima Aslam, talks about the digital shift, driving diversity and how the festival was started.
Cat Mitchell
University lecturer and disability researcher, Cat Mitchell, discusses empathy, inclusivity and work-life balance.
Rebecca Sinclair
The Brand & Communications Director on preserving mental health and thriving amidst change.
Meryl Halls
The Managing Director of the Booksellers Association on confidence, retail diversity and bookshops as a force for good.
Lizzy Kremer
The literary agent on advocacy, negotiation and the language used to describe professional women
Rebecca Smart
The Managing Director of Dorling Kindersley on work-life balance, advice for leaders and the future of publishing.