In this week’s podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Julia Kelley, Vice President, Legal and Compliance - AB Volvo Penta. Julia explains her role in the company, detailing her work with Volvo's industrial business unit. She shares her pivotal career moment, which occurred while clerking for Judge Charles Weston Houck, known for his landmark ruling in Faulkner vs. The Citadel. Julia describes Judge Houck's principled approach to justice, his sacrifices, and his influence on her commitment to fairness and excellence.

Jacqueline and Julia discuss the role of female and male role models in shaping careers and the value of persistence and deferred gratification. Reflecting on the ongoing journey toward justice and principled leadership and the importance of tone and authenticity.

In this EPIC podcast episde, Jacqueline meets with Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, founder of fintech Snoop.

Jayne-Anne focuses on pivotal moments in her career. She shares how a leadership course in Derbyshire, UK changed her life, giving her the confidence to lead by realising her ability to connect with an audience.

During her time at Norwich Union (now Aviva) in the 1990s, Jayne-Anne was asked to manage a regulatory crisis. Leveraging her strong network, she coordinated a large-scale response to stabilise operations, revealing her talent for project management. Later, a chance encounter led her to co-found Virgin Money with Richard Branson.

Jayne-Anne emphasises curiosity, networking, and seizing opportunities. She discusses how overcoming fears taught her to take the first step and trust her support system. Her father's motto, "never give up," has guided her throughout her career, reminding her to persevere even in challenging times.

In this podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Prae Sunantaraks, Director, Thailand and Laos, AVPN, about navigating the world with visual impairment and the power of insight.

Prae shares how her lack of sight sharpened her other senses, enabling her to "see" the world in unique ways. She highlights the importance of listening, suggesting that people should "use their ears for their real purpose." Prae describes experiences with visually impaired children and emphasizes the need for clear communication and empathy, pointing out that societal leadership can also have "disabilities" in understanding others.

Prae’s outlook is one of acceptance and focusing on positives, paraphrasing a quote from Helen Keller: "What we have once loved and deeply enjoyed, we can never lose; it will always be a part of who we are."