Social Mobility Episodes

Hear from Amanda Brock, CEO of Open UK, a not-for-profit that champions open source collaboration. In this episode we learn who inspired Amanda to become an advocate for open technology and how she’s using a digital gloves to improve the education system. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Amanda and Open UK here: Website: https://openuk.uk/ Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaBrockUK OpenUK Twitter: https://twitter.com/ope...

Hear from Mital Thanki, the founder and CEO of Spark Academy, a tutoring service specialising in holistic and academic provision for Maths, English and Science. In this episode, we learn how the support from a teacher gave Mital the confidence to flourish and develop her own passion for teaching. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can get in contact with Mital and find out more about Spark Academy here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitaltha...

Hear from Freddie Quek, Chief Technology Officer of Times Higher Education. In this episode, we learn how the pandemic sparked Freddie to create the #joiningthedots initiative, and address digital inclusion. We also discover how the divergence of growing up in Singapore and building a life in the UK sparked Freddie’s sonder moments. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for bonus content. You can find out more about Freddie, and the Digital Poverty Alliance: LinkedIn: www.linkedin....

In this special bonus episode you will hear from Danny Attias, the creator and host of the Sondership Podcast give a 15 minute (TED style) talk called Lessons from Sondership which was recorded in front of a live audience on the 15th September 2021 at East London’s iconic Tobacco Dock. Watch the video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/628283664/1bb90fafc5 The talk itself is focussed on the lessons he has learned from speaking to people with purpose since launching this podcast, covering three key t...

Hear from Harriet Green OBE, Executive Chair of Mission Beyond. Mission Beyond is a group of cross-sector, purpose-driven leaders striving to have an impact on the grand challenges the world faces today. In this episode, we discover how Harriet found her voice and used it as a way to empower and advocate for herself and others. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus content. This episode is also available as a special video edition: https://www.sondership.com/11 You can f...

Hear from Debbie Forster MBE, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, an industry collective that drives change to include diverse talent throughout the Tech field. We learn about burnout, imposter syndrome, and the steps that we need to be taking to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Dr Marc Reid's book on Imposter Phenomenon and get involved with his research: Website: https://www.dr-marc-reid.com/bo...

Hear from Rav Bumbra, the CEO of Structur3d People and Founder of Cajigo, an app that provides mentoring and support to raise the aspirations of girls and women so they can confidently work in a variety of tech careers across industries. Hear how Rav's life experiences shaped her journey and set her on this path to positively influence the careers of tens of thousands of young women. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can follow Rav: LinkedIn: https://ww...