Start Ups

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.

Fleur Sinclair, President of the Booksellers Association and owner of the award-winning Sevenoaks Bookshop, talks to us about the importance of collaboration and representation and why independent bookshops are so much more to the communities they serve.

Founders of the ESEA Publishing Network, Joanna Lee and Maria Garbutt-Lucero, talk to us about amplifying under-represented voices and why safe spaces are essential for everybody to thrive.

Founder of the Black British Book Festival, Selina Brown, talks to us about her journey from author to CEO, and the future of Black British publishing.

Illumicrate and Daphne Press founder, Daphne Tonge, talks to us about starting your own business, leading a team and uplifting marginalised voices.

Editor and magazine founder, Amy Mae Baxter, chats to us about balancing two roles, burnout and her contribution to making the publishing industry more diverse.

Founder and Director of Bradford Literature Festival, Syima Aslam, talks about the digital shift, driving diversity and how the festival was started.

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.

Preena Gadher on creating opportunities and the importance of knowing your values.

The founder of storytelling and lifestyle brand OWNIT! London on innovation, risk-taking, and barriers in the publishing industry.