This International Women's Day, meet Kate Jones, the CEO of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum, where she's been busy turning regulation into a superhero for innovation! With a background rich in international law and human rights, Kate brings a unique perspective to the digital landscape. She's tackled everything from aviation to human rights and is now ensuring that tech evolves responsibly. Join us as she shares her fascinating journey, how collaboration can drive innovation, and why the future of regulation should be about embracing creativity, not stifling it!

SHOW NOTES
02:52 Overview of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF)
04:41 Kate's Career Journey: From Diplomacy to Digital Regulation
07:00 Taking Risks: Key Moments in Kate's Career
20:49 The Role of Regulation in Enabling Innovation
32:21 The Future of Tech Governance and Challenges Ahead

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/03/podcast-s9e6-digital-regulation-with-kate-jones/

Meet Kim Jablonski, the former Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she navigated the complex world of pharmaceutical ethics. With nearly her entire career at this global giant, Kim juggled legal challenges, corporate responsibilities, and raising three kids. Join us as she shares her journey, insightful lessons, and why ethical decision-making is more than just a checklist—sometimes, it's a bit of a balancing act!

SHOW NOTES
00:44 Career Journey: From Law to Compliance Leadership
04:33 Creating Impact in Compliance and Ethics
07:32 Emphasising Good Decision-Making Practices
13:01 Navigating Challenges in the Biopharma Industry
22:21 Innovations and Cultural Insights in Global Teams

Transcipt and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/02/podcast-s9e5-leading-with-integrity-in-pharma-and-at-home-kim-jablonski/

Meet Lucy Morley, our latest winner from the Risky Women Write competition! As the co-founder of Tint Financial Services, Lucy is transforming the world of cross-border trade finance for SMEs—no small feat! With a background in Classical Studies, she's here to prove that understanding the Romans can give you the upper hand in risk management. Lucy's journey has taken her from leveraged finance at major banks to the exhilarating chaos of startups. Join us as she shares how lessons from Greek myths apply to modern governance and why sometimes, keeping a keen eye on those Achilles' heels can save the day!

SHOW NOTES
01:54 Career Background and Lessons Learned
12:31 Power Sharing: Lessons from Zeus
14:38 Innovation Risks: Insights from Pandora's Box
16:49 Boundary Pushing: The Icarus Principle
19:27 Identifying Vulnerabilities: The Achilles' Heel and Beyond

Get transcript and read her winning article: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/02/podcast-s9e4-greeks-romans-risk-management-with-lucy-morley/

Meet Roosa Rosti, our latest Risky Women Write competition winner! With a master's degree in data protection and privacy law, Roosa is a senior consultant at Deloitte, where she navigates the wild world of AI and internet regulation. She's not just a risk management guru; she's also a wellness enthusiast who's passionate about femtech. Think of her as the superhero fighting to ensure that women's health tech doesn't just dress up old biases with shiny new algorithms. Join us as she shares her journey, her insights on ethical AI, and why mentoring the next generation is her true superpower!

SHOW NOTES
01:11 Roosa's Career Journey: From Law to Deloitte
02:48 Navigating Challenges: The Decision to Return to Education
04:08 Building a Culture of Mentorship
08:35 Femtech: Navigating Opportunities and Risks
14:04 Implementing Governance by Design

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/02/podcast-s9e3-female-oversight-with-roosa-rosti/

Listen in to our guest Sabrina Segal the winner of the Risky Women Write competition and a globe-trotting risk management expert. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner, Sabrina's career spans multiple countries and sectors, including humanitarian work and compliance. Currently rocking it from Rwanda, she's shaking up traditional practices, even penning an obituary for the outdated risk matrix. Get ready for insights, laughs, and Sabrina's innovative takes on the world of risk!

SHOW NOTES
01:43 The Risk Collaborative: Transforming Nonprofit Risk Management
04:31 Sabrina's Global Career Path in Risk and Compliance
09:11 Objective-Centered Risk Management: A Game Changer
20:00 Using Humor to Demystify Risk Management
36:27 Critiquing the Risk Matrix and Three Lines of Defense

Transcript and more: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/01/podcast-s9e2-obituary-for-the-risk-matrix-with-sabrina-segal/

Dive into top compliance priorities for 2026 - the most unpredictable year yet - with our latest episode, where we explore the evolving landscape of regulatory priorities. Join Kimberley Cole and industry experts Bernadine Reese and Carol Beaumier from Protiviti as they unpack the complexities of compliance in an unpredictable environment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the challenges of governance, risk, and compliance.

SHOW NOTES
00:01 2026 Compliance Landscape
02:06 Reflecting on 2025 Predictions
03:41 Unpredictability in Regulation
13:49 Building Trust and Ethical Decision-Making
18:58 The Role of Technology in Compliance
21:11 Q Day & Other Hot Takes

Transcript and more: https://www.riskywomen.org/2026/01/podcast-s9e1-compliance-priorities-for-2026/

Meet Susannah Hammond, a trailblazer in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) with over 30 years of experience in financial services and technology. A chartered accountant and a distinguished fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, Susannah is a powerful voice in her field.

As the recent winner of the Risky Women Write competition, her groundbreaking article on embedded supervision is set to revolutionize compliance. She champions a bold vision where regulators gain direct access to firms' systems, transforming the regulatory landscape into a more efficient and collaborative process. With her insights, Susannah is paving the way for a future where technology enhances compliance, saves costs, and builds trust—an evolution that could change the game for GRC forever!

SHOW NOTES
01:32 Career Journey
10:48 Embedded Supervision and Its Potential
16:07 Data Governance and AI in Compliance
21:02 Chat Bankman-Fried?
25:36 Predictions and Future of GRC

Get transcripts, links, and read her winning article: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/12/podcast-s8e14-embedded-supervision-with-susannah-hammond/

Christine Lowthian, Head of Regulatory Compliance at HSBC, on her career journey, the importance of seizing opportunities and building a supportive network. She highlights her experience leading global teams, particularly in commercial banking and the U.S., and the challenges of managing multicultural teams. Lowthian stresses the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing compliance efficiency but noted the need for clean data. She advises aspiring leaders to embrace opportunities, maintain open communication with boards and regulators, and focus on strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

SHOW NOTES
02:12 Career Journey
05:46 Leading Global Teams
08:50 Managing Multicultural Teams
16:27 Skills for the Compliance Officer of the Future
17:57 Engaging with Boards and Regulators
26:29 Handling Challenging Personalities
29:05 Advice for Women Starting Out

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/11/podcast-s813-leading-global-teams-managing-with-impact-christine-lowthian/