Empower Podcast
The Empower Podcast challenges the notion that kindness is a weakness, presenting it as a strategic asset. Co-hosted by Louise Watson and Kate Chaundy, the show features conversations with leaders and disruptors in media and advertising, focusing on empathy, equity, and inclusive leadership. Each episode aims to inspire action and share fresh perspectives on building a better future for business.
Episodes
The power of kindness with Bronac McNeill
In this episode, Kate and Louise sit down with Bronac McNeill, photographer, filmmaker and Chair of Bloom, to explore a career shaped by creativity, resilience and a deep commitment to lifting others up.From growing up in West Belfast during the Troubles to carving out a non-linear career across photography, production and advertising, Bronac shares how she found her path, and the moments that pus
No More Menemies and Modern Masculinity with Lori Meakin
How do we reframe the gender divide without it becoming a gender battle?In this episode, Kate and Louise sit down with Lori Meakin, Planning Partner at adam&eveDDB, author of No More Menemies, and a leading voice in the conversation around gender equality and modern masculinity. Lori shares her deeply personal story of surviving sexual assault, and how that experience, alongside wider societal
Advertising Week Europe Special: Day 3 Drop
Empower is proud to be a partner of Advertising Week — and every day of the Europe event we’re here talking to inspiring speakers and curious attendees about what they’re seeing, learning, and loving. Today’s daily drop we’ll hear from host Kate Chaundy, Rose Bentley, Emma Shuldham, Cat Botibol and
Advertising Week Europe Special: Day 2 Drop
Empower is proud to be a partner of Advertising Week — and every day of the Europe event we’re here talking to inspiring speakers and curious attendees about what they’re seeing, learning, and loving. In today’s daily drop we’ll hear from host Kate Chaundy, Chloe Davies, Niki Chana, Elizabeth Anyaegbuna
Advertising Week Europe Special: Day 1 Drop
Empower is proud to be a partner of Advertising Week—and every day of the Europe event, we’re here talking to inspiring speakers and curious attendees about what they’re seeing, learning, and loving. In today’s Daily Drop, we’ll hear from host Kate Chaundy, Acast’s Lizzy Pollott, and Equativ’s Marisa Nelson to find out how they interpret “Great Minds
Empowering Young Black Girls Through Creativity with Ebinehita Iyere
What can you learn from a 5 year old CCO? Ebinehita Iyere is a deeply impactful leader, practitioner and changemaker - and champion of the idea that we can all learn from everyone. As the founder of Milk Honey Bees, Ebinehita has created a powerful, healing space dedicated to centring the voices, wellbeing and brilliance of young Black girls. Grounded in creativity, care and community, her work ch
Safety and Inclusion at Cannes Lions with CEO Simon Cook
Cannes Lions isn’t just about awards. It’s also about influence.Simon Cook leads one of the most powerful platforms in global creativity. As CEO of Cannes Lions, he sits at the intersection of brands, culture and commercial impact, shaping how the industry celebrates its best work and confronts its biggest challenges.In this episode of the Empower Podcast, Simon joins Louise
Empower Origin Story with Karen Stacey
Karen Stacey is a visionary leader in media and a powerful advocate for equity and inclusion. As CEO at Digital Cinema Media, she has spent more than a decade transforming cinema’s role in the modern media mix, driving innovation, inclusive culture and record growth while championing diverse voices and purpose-driven storytelling. Karen is also co-founder of Empower, bringing her passion for
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It’s time to re-write the myth that kindness is a weakness. It’s a strategy. Because empathy, equity and inclusive leadership aren’t just nice-to-haves – they're what the future is built on. That's why we’re sitting down with leaders, makers, disruptors, doers and grass roots decision makers across the media and advertising industry, to understand what good business r
