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Founder and owner of London’s first romance-only bookshop, Saucy Books, Sarah Maxwell talks to us about her transition from tech to publishing, what she loves about the romance reading community and her hopes for the future of the genre.
CEO of Inspired Selection and a leading name in publishing recruitment, Suzy Astbury speaks to The FLIP about her top tips for job seekers, personal branding, squiggly careers, and why saying ‘hello’ can turn someone’s day around.
CEO of Hachette ANZ, Louise Stark, talks to us about the changes she’s seen in her career spanning across the US and Australia, why it’s important to keep working with First Nations storytellers and why women need to reclaim the word ‘pushy’.
CEO of Book Aid International, Alison Tweed, speaks to us below about human connection in a hybrid world, the future of print publishing, and the importance for publishers to go further than just author and book promotion.
Dr Zaahida Nabagereka speaks to us about leading the brilliant Lit in Colour programme, how her specialist background in academia set her up for success in publishing, and the role of data in addressing solutions to systemic oppression.
Madeleine Milburn, founder of Madeleine Milburn Agency (MMA), talks to us about her journey to setting up her own agency, battling stress and burnout, and helping to cultivate talent in a supportive and inclusive environment.
A behind the scenes look at the lives of the people bringing the Women’s Prize to life.
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.
Literary agent and author, Catherine Cho discusses motherhood, mental health and starting her own business.
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, Art Director at Canongate, about finding creative inspiration and her move from London to Edinburgh.
Candy Ikwuwunna on how to look after our mental health, supporting wellbeing at work and when to seek professional help.
The books and audio agent on kindness, confidence and the importance of carving your own space.
The Founding Chief Executive of New Writing North on class, regional diversity and building successful partnerships.
The Managing Director of the Booksellers Association on confidence, retail diversity and bookshops as a force for good.
PRH’s internship co-ordinator on knowing your worth and being a leader at any stage of your career.
The literary agent on advocacy, negotiation and the language used to describe professional women
The Managing Director of Dorling Kindersley on work-life balance, advice for leaders and the future of publishing.
Sandy Mahal on cultural expectations, being a young parent and how publishers should be supporting libraries.
CEO of Pan Macmillan, Joanna Prior, talks to us about changes in publishing, leading a team through crisis and combatting misinformation.