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
Network Chairs
Network chairs from across the industry on celebrating their wins, balancing their roles and why it’s up to everyone to foster an inclusive environment.
Fleur Sinclair
Fleur Sinclair, President of the Booksellers Association and owner of the award-winning Sevenoaks Bookshop, talks to us about the importance of collaboration and representation and why independent bookshops are so much more to the communities they serve.
Sophie Williams
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.
Cassie Chadderton
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
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.
Joanna Lee and Maria Garbutt-Lucero
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.
Selina Brown
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.
Daphne Tonge
Illumicrate and Daphne Press founder, Daphne Tonge, talks to us about starting your own business, leading a team and uplifting marginalised voices.
The Women’s Prize
A behind the scenes look at the lives of the people bringing the Women’s Prize to life.
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.
Sarah Wasley
Granta’s Production & Design Director, Sarah Wasley, talks about knowing your limitations, balancing caring with her career whilst going through the menopause.
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.
Preena Gadher
Preena Gadher on creating opportunities and the importance of knowing your values.
Alice Lutyens
The books and audio agent on kindness, confidence and the importance of carving your own space.
Perminder Mann
The CEO of Bonnier Books on integrity, routes to success and the importance of flexible working.