In Her Corner | Presented by Liseli Sitali

Rebecca James, Founder & Director of Limitless, joins In Her Corner to share her journey from Leyton Orient, Charlton and Arsenal to building a successful female-led communications and branding agency representing some of football’s biggest names. Rebecca discusses career growth, entrepreneurship, taking the leap into business and the importance of backing yourself along the way.

After a much-needed break, we’re back with the impressive and inspiring Michelle Moore who is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker, and educator voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Michelle about developing your own personal leadership style, why organisations need to treat diversity, equity, and inclusion as ...

After a much-needed break, we’re back with the impressive and inspiring Michelle Moore who is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker, and educator voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Michelle about developing your own personal leadership style, why organisations need to treat diversity, equity, and inclusion as ...

This week’s episode features the incredible Hayzia Bellem, Chairwoman of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) who are the global governing body for amateur MMA, sponsored by the UFC. As the first in her position, Hayzia has been leading the team at the IMMAF on an international project to promote female participation and gender equality in MMA.   In this episode of In Her C...

This week’s episode features the incredible Hayzia Bellem, Chairwoman of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) who are the global governing body for amateur MMA, sponsored by the UFC. As the first in her position, Hayzia has been leading the team at the IMMAF on an international project to promote female participation and gender equality in MMA.   In this episode of In Her C...

This week’s episode features the amazing Mie Øestergaard an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and Consultant, who specialises in working with organisations across sports, media, and health to create more inclusive working cultures. Mie began her career working in charitable foundations for well-renowned footballers like Rio Ferdinand and Jason Roberts before making the transition to be...

This week’s episode features the amazing Mie Øestergaard an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and Consultant, who specialises in working with organisations across sports, media, and health to create more inclusive working cultures. Mie began her career working in charitable foundations for well-renowned footballers like Rio Ferdinand and Jason Roberts before making the transition to be...

As we get ready to close out the year, we’re back with an episode featuring the remarkable Anjali Shah, who is the Director of the Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) and Founder of the Indian Women’s Football Alliance (IWFA) who are transforming the lives of millions of girls and women in India through the power of the beautiful game.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anjali ...

As we get ready to close out the year, we’re back with an episode featuring the remarkable Anjali Shah, who is the Director of the Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) and Founder of the Indian Women’s Football Alliance (IWFA) who are transforming the lives of millions of girls and women in India through the power of the beautiful game.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anjali ...

After a much-needed break, we’re back with an episode featuring the impressive and inspiring Catherine Becker, Head of Media at Electronic Arts where she leads on media communications for Europe across all sport and games titles such as the world-famous FIFA and Madden.   In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about creating more inclusive policies to enable women to progress ...

After a much-needed break, we’re back with an episode featuring the impressive and inspiring Catherine Becker, Head of Media at Electronic Arts where she leads on media communications for Europe across all sport and games titles such as the world-famous FIFA and Madden.   In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about creating more inclusive policies to enable women to progress ...

In this episode, we meet inspirational Hayley Bennett, a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant who works with some of the world’s most famous brands to help them improve gender equality, race equality, and employee wellbeing. Hayley’s career began in the world of football where her work involved empowering football’s future leaders and educating stakeholders in the game on diversity and inclusion....

Our latest trailer sees us meet the inspirational Hayley Bennett, a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant who works with some of the world’s most famous brands to help them improve gender equality, race equality, and employee wellbeing. Hayley’s career began in the world of football where her work involved empowering football’s future leaders and educating stakeholders in the game on diversity and...

In this episode, we meet the impressive Jane Purdon, CEO of Women in Football, an organisation that aims to improve women's representation at all levels of the game by challenging discrimination and lobbying for change in the sports industry.   In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Jane about learning to lead, white privilege and why there’s cause to be optimistic about the future of t...

Our latest trailer sees us meet the impressive Jane Purdon, CEO of Women in Football, an organisation that aims to improve women's representation at all levels of the game by challenging discrimination and lobbying for change in the sport industry.   In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Jane about learning to lead, white privilege and why there’s cause to be optimistic about the futur...

In this episode, we meet the vivacious Charlie Copsey, an award-winning Producer and Owner of CopC Productions that is home to the Underground Fan Club, an experiential events company that brings fans up close and personal with talent from the world of sport, fitness, entertainment and culture. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Charlie about the importance of having a positive minds...

Our latest trailer sees us meet the vivacious Charlie Copsey, an award-winning Producer and Owner of CopC Productions that is home to the Underground Fan Club, an experiential events company that brings fans up close and personal with talent from the world of sport, fitness, entertainment and culture.   In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Charlie about the importance of having a posi...

Our latest episode sees us meet the incredibly talented, Cari Sekendur, Principal and Creative Director of Butter Studio, who are a creative studio that shapes the way people see, feel, and make decisions about brands, with a particular focus on reimagining how women’s sports and brands position female athletes and women working in sport.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Cari a...

Our latest trailer sees us meet the incredibly talented, Cari Sekendur, Principal and Creative Director of Butter Studio, who are a creative studio that shapes the way people see, feel, and make decisions about brands, with a particular focus on reimagining how women’s sports and brands position female athletes and women working in sport.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Cari a...

To round off our Women’s History Month celebrations we meet Sonia Randev a brilliant Sports Agent and award-winning journalist who has had a remarkable personal and professional career journey that has seen her overcome an addiction to alcohol to have an illustrious career growing women’s boxing.  In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sonia about the invaluable life and professional les...

To round off our Women’s History Month celebrations we meet Sonia Randev a brilliant Sports Agent and award-winning journalist who has had a remarkable personal and professional career journey that has seen her overcome an addiction to alcohol to have an illustrious career growing women’s boxing.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sonia about the invaluable life and professional ...

Our latest episode sees us meet the incredibly impressive Anna Chanduvi, Lead for Sports Media Partnerships EMEA at Facebook where her team works with traditional and new-age sports broadcasters to better use their content and sports rights to reach millennial, Gen-Z and non-traditional sports fans. Prior to joining Facebook Anna enjoyed illustrious success in global roles at beIN Sports and th...

Our latest trailer sees us meet the incredibly impressive Anna Chanduvi, Lead for Sports Media Partnerships EMEA at Facebook, where her teamwork with traditional and new-age sports broadcasters to better use their content and sports rights to reach millennial, Gen-Z and non-traditional sports fans. Prior to joining Facebook Anna enjoyed illustrious success in global roles at beIN Sports and the...

Our latest episode sees us meet a woman who is at the summit of world football, Elisabet Spina, Sporting Director at A.C. Milan where she has established the iconic football club’s first elite women’s team and is leading them to become a true force in Italian and European football. Prior to becoming Sporting Director at A.C. Milan, Elisabet enjoyed an illustrious playing and coaching career.  ...

Our latest trailer sees us meet a woman who is at the summit of world football, Elisabet Spina, Sporting Director at A.C. Milan where she has established the iconic football club’s first elite women’s team and is leading them to become a true force in Italian and European football. Prior to becoming Sporting Director at A.C. Milan, Elisabet enjoyed an illustrious playing and coaching career.  ...

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting the life and career journey of a woman who is a true pioneer in sport, Catherine Bond Muir, the CEO and Founder of W Series – the world’s first all-female single-seater motor racing championship.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about the realities of challenging the status quo to set up the W Ser...

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting the life and career journey of a woman who is a true pioneer in sport, Catherine Bond Muir, the CEO and Founder of W Series – the world’s first all-female single-seater motor racing championship.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about the realities of challenging the status quo to set up the W Ser...

In this episode, we meet the incredibly impressive Victoire Cogevina, who is the creator, CEO, and Co-founder of GLORIA, an emerging social media platform created to enrich football players and fans’ experience of the beautiful game. Prior to founding GLORIA, Victoire was a football agent and CMO of the first-ever female-owned football agency in South America.    In this episode of In Her Cor...

Meet the incredibly impressive Victoire Cogevina, who is the creator, CEO, and Co-founder of GLORIA, an emerging social media platform created to enrich football players and fans’ experience of the beautiful game. Prior to founding GLORIA, Victoire was a football agent and CMO of the first-ever female-owned football agency in South America.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Vict...

Our first episode of 2021 will see us meet Katee Hui, a woman who’s galvanising spirit and love for the beautiful game has seen her establish Hackney Laces into a successful community football club with a single powerful mission – to provide as many opportunities as possible for girls and women to play football.      In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Katee about what it takes to th...

Our first trailer of 2021 will see us meet Katee Hui, a woman who’s galvanising spirit and love for the beautiful game has seen her establish Hackney Laces into a successful community football club with a single powerful mission – to provide as many opportunities as possible for girls and women to play football.      In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Katee about what it takes to th...

Episode 23 see us meet Sue Anstiss MBE, who hosts an award-winning women’s sports podcast called The Game Changers and is currently the CEO of Fearless Women, a company with a powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sue about starting over after a career setback, her journey in setting up her hugely successful women in sports p...

Episode 23’s trailer sees us meet the wonderful Sue Anstiss MBE, who hosts award-winning women’s sport podcast, The Game Changers, and also currently the CEO of Fearless Women, a company with a powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport. In this episode of In Her Corner we talk to Sue about starting over after a career setback, her journey in setting up her hugely successful ...

Episode 22 sees us meet a woman who has a truly impressive career spanning both the worlds of live sports broadcasting and original content and filming making, Anouk Mertens who is the Managing Director of NEO Studios & COO of ELEVEN SPORTS.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anouk about the demands of juggling two high powered roles in fast-growing businesses, setting big stretc...

Episode 22’s trailer sees us meet a woman who has a truly impressive career spanning both the worlds of live sports broadcasting and original content and filming making, Anouk Mertens who is the Managing Director of NEO Studios & COO of ELEVEN SPORTS.    In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anouk about the demands of juggling two high powered roles in fast-growing businesses, setting ...

Episode 21 sees us meet a woman who epitomises the spirit of Breaking the Mould, Andrea Ekblad. Andrea leads partnerships within beIN Media Group's Acquisitions & Content Strategy team, overseeing rights-partnerships with their top 20 rightsholders as well as leading on all women’s sports and beINSPIRED projects which aim to showcase the best women’s sports competitions in order to grow viewers...

Episode 21’s trailer sees us meet a woman who epitomises the spirit of Breaking the Mould, Andrea Ekblad. Andrea leads partnerships within beIN Media Acquisitions & Content Strategy team, overseeing rights-partnerships with their top 20 rightsholders as well as leading on all women’s sports and beINSPIRED projects which aim to showcase the best women’s sports competitions in order to grow viewe...

Episode 20 sees us meet the magnificent Stephanie Corker, an Account Director at Wasserman, a global sports, entertainment and culture marketing agency and Co-Founder of Lived Equity a Diversity & Inclusion Community, that aims to provide a safe and inclusive platform for diverse professionals and allies to connect, support and learn from each other.  In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk ...

Episode 20’s trailer sees us meet the magnificent Stephanie Corker, an Account Director at Wasserman, a global sports, entertainment and culture marketing agency and Co-Founder of Lived Equity a Diversity & Inclusion Community, that aims to provide a safe and inclusive platform for diverse professionals and allies to connect, support and learn from each other.    In this episode of In Her Cor...

This week's episode is focussed on sharing In Her Corner Host, Liseli Sitali's "Reflections" on the lessons learned from the incredible women, we have had the honour of celebrating through sharing the story of their journey. Having an episode to reflect on the insights shared so far feels apt in a week when we’re commemorating those who lost their lives to defend our civil liberties. Without th...

Episode 18 sees us meet the hope-inspiring Courtney Carroll Levinsohn, Founder of Women in Soccer, a growing community of women and allies  united by the inclusive spirit of football. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Courtney about Women in Soccer’s mission to connect women from around the world through the beautiful game, the importance of media and brands investing in women’s spo...

Episode 18's trailer sees us meet the hope-inspiring Courtney Carroll Levinsohn, Founder of Women in Soccer, a growing community of women and allies united by the inclusive spirit of football. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Courtney about Women in Soccer’s mission to connect women from around the world through the beautiful game, the importance of media and brands investing in wo...

Episode 17 sees us meet the phenomenally athletic Danusia Francis, an artistic gymnast who competes for team Jamaica who she’ll be representing at next year’s Summer Olympics. Danusia formerly competed for Great Britain before making the switch to Jamaica in their ambition to grow the sport of gymnastics in a nation famed for world-renowned track stars. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk...

Episode 17’s trailer sees us meet the phenomenally athletic Danusia Francis, an artistic gymnast who competes for team Jamaica who she’ll be representing at next year’s Summer Olympics. Danusia formerly competed for Great Britain before making the switch to Jamaica in their ambition to grow the sport of gymnastics in a nation famed for world-renowned track stars. In this episode of In Her Corne...

Episode 16 sees us sees us meet Melita Emanuel-Carr, an inspirational and impressive professional basketball player who is making waves on and off the court. Melita has represented Team England and Team GB in all age groups and made history with team England by winning a silver medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Melita about balancing...

Episode 16’s trailer sees us meet Melita Emanuel-Carr, an inspirational and impressive professional basketball player who is making waves on and off the court. Melita has represented Team England and Team GB in all age groups and made history with team England by winning a silver medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Melita about balanci...

Episode 15 sees us sees us meet the incredibly charismatic Arianna Criscione, Goalkeeper and Sponsorships Manager for Paris Saint Germain – a European football powerhouse that embodies the ultimate in cool swagger. In this fifteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Arianna about the realities of being a professional female footballer, why the sports industry needs to step up and truly inves...

Episode 15’s trailer sees us meet the incredibly charismatic Arianna Criscione, Goalkeeper and Sponsorships Manager for Paris Saint Germain – a European football powerhouse that embodies the ultimate in cool swagger.  In this fifteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Arianna about the realities of being a professional female footballer, why the sports industry needs to step up and truly in...

Episode 14 sees us meet the mesmerising Andrea Corbett, a British Champion Bodybuilder and Performance & Mindset Coach, with a particular focus on supporting women to build their resilience using her unique BOUNCE Forward method. In this episode we talk to Andrea about black female identity, how she deals with the stigma of being a female bodybuilder and how fitness and exercise have helped And...

Episode 14’s trailer sees us meet the mesmerising Andrea Corbett a British Champion Bodybuilder and Performance & Mindset Coach, with a particular focus on supporting women to build their resilience using her unique B.O.U.N.C.C.E™️ Forward method. In this fourteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Andrea about black female identity, how she deals with the stigma of being a female bodybuild...