In this vibrant and unfiltered conversation, Marlene Lowe welcomes Sandra Dailidyte—wealth manager, Lithuanian-born powerhouse, and British Masters weightlifting champion—to the Leaders in Business podcast. What follows is a bold and honest exploration of ambition, identity, and the drive to create space for women in rooms where they’ve historically been overlooked.

From her early days in post-Soviet Lithuania to landing in the UK with £550 and a one-way ticket, Sandra shares her extraordinary path to success in wealth management—and how she has built a career that unapologetically blends intellect, empathy, and strength, both mental and physical. She opens up about the challenges of forging a new path in a new country, the emotional cost of striving, and the joy of finally feeling fully herself in her work.

Together, Marlene and Sandra delve into the psychology of stress, the need for emotional integrity in leadership, and the immense power of financial literacy—especially for women. With humour, depth, and fierce clarity, Sandra offers not only a masterclass in determination but a passionate call to dream bigger, take up space, and lift others as you rise.

Whether you’re a business owner, a first-generation dreamer, or simply seeking a spark to reignite your fire, this episode is a powerful reminder: the path may not be clear, but you can still choose to walk it with purpose—and joy.

In this deeply engaging episode of Leaders in Business, host Marlene Lowe welcomes veteran recruiter Ivan McGeorge for a conversation that moves far beyond the mechanics of hiring. With candour, humour, and heartfelt reflection, Ivan charts his unexpected journey into recruitment—from dreams of a political career and chance encounters at Stirling University, to decades spent matching people to purpose.

Together, they explore the profound impact of mentorship, the quiet art of active listening, and the enduring power of authenticity in business. Ivan speaks to the emotional weight of the recruitment cycle—its highs, its heartbreaks, and the lessons held in both. With a gentle honesty, he reveals how he has learned to navigate setbacks, embrace vulnerability, and ground himself through human connection, personal fitness, and, of course, endless cups of coffee.

This is not just an episode about recruitment. It is a conversation about life, about showing up as you are, and about building meaningful relationships in a world that too often values transaction over truth. Whether you’re in business, at a crossroads, or simply seeking insight into what it means to listen—really listen—this one is worth your time.

In this powerful and profoundly moving episode of Leaders in Business, host Marlene Lowe speaks with journalist, advocate, and changemaker Sophie Dow—whose life has been defined not only by global headlines and celebrity interviews, but by a deeply personal mission to reframe how society understands neurodiversity.

Sophie shares the remarkable journey that took her from the newsrooms of Swedish television to the glittering world of film star interviews in London, and ultimately to the founding of Mindroom, a charity dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. Born of love and necessity following the birth of her daughter Annie—who lives with a rare neurological profile now known as “Annie’s Syndrome”—Mindroom has become Sophie’s third child and life’s calling.

With grace, humour, and unwavering conviction, Sophie reflects on the challenges of navigating an often unsympathetic system, the transformative power of listening, and the urgent need for societal change. Together, Marlene and Sophie explore what it means to lead with empathy, the importance of inclusive narratives, and why dignity must be at the heart of every conversation about difference.

This episode is both a tribute to the power of personal resolve and a clarion call for a kinder, more compassionate world. It’s about journalism and justice, science and spirit—and the quiet but unshakable belief that every life deserves to be understood, celebrated, and loved.