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
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.
Catherine Cho
Literary agent and author, Catherine Cho discusses motherhood, mental health and starting her own business.
Ella Horne and Helena Gonda
Founders Ella Horne and Helena Gonda talk about the origins of The FLIP and how the platform has helped spark progressive change in the industry.
Rafi Romaya
Rafi Romaya, Art Director at Canongate, about finding creative inspiration and her move from London to Edinburgh.
Candy Ikwuwunna
Candy Ikwuwunna on how to look after our mental health, supporting wellbeing at work and when to seek professional help.
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.
Claire Malcolm
The Founding Chief Executive of New Writing North on class, regional diversity and building successful partnerships.
Meryl Halls
The Managing Director of the Booksellers Association on confidence, retail diversity and bookshops as a force for good.
Gift Ajimokun
PRH’s internship co-ordinator on knowing your worth and being a leader at any stage of your career.
Lizzy Kremer
The literary agent on advocacy, negotiation and the language used to describe professional women
Aimée Felone
The Knights Of co-founder on inclusive publishing and the freedom of independence.
Rebecca Smart
The Managing Director of Dorling Kindersley on work-life balance, advice for leaders and the future of publishing.
Sandy Mahal
Sandy Mahal on cultural expectations, being a young parent and how publishers should be supporting libraries.