Best Female Programmers Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1130: EE FA Disability Cup - West Bromwich Albion Blind FC 's Kieran Clarke 6:20

7h ago6:20

6:20

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Blind Football Final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025By RNIB Connect Radio

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British and American English 6:07

15h ago6:07

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Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ 6 Minute Englis…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'trip' 1:06

2d ago1:06

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You can make one, take one, and extend one, but what other verbs can we use with the 'noun' trip? Learn verbs that collocate with 'trip' with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARN…

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Break Room #16 - Lights, Camera, Veo! (Greek/Ελληνικά) 59:49

6d ago59:49

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Στο καινούριο επεισόδιο του Breakroom, η Έλενα και ο Μιχάλης έχουν πολλά να πουν. Το Veo 3, το νέο εργαλείο της Google, υπόσχεται να αλλάξει τον τρόπο που δημιουργούμε βίντεο, μετατρέποντας περιγραφές σε σκηνές βγαλμένες από κινηματογραφική παραγωγή. Μιλάμε για το πώς λειτουργεί, τι σημαίνει για το μέλλον των δημιουργών, και αν τελικά ήρθε η ώρα να…

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S2 Ep1129: Birmingham Futsal's Doug Pratt On The EE FA Disability Cup Partially Sighted Final 6:24

2d ago6:24

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A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025…

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Business jargon 6:43

4d ago6:43

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Can you think out of the box or do you take the helicopter view at work? Learn business jargon. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ Learning English for Work✔️ 6 Minute Eng…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'challenge' 1:08

9d ago1:08

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Do you rise up to the challenges you face? What poses a problem for you?. All these verbs are common collocations with 'challenge' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_min…

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Η υπεράσπιση της Elizabeth Holmes (Greek/Ελληνικά) 1:15:21

9d ago1:15:21

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Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Breaking the 20%, ξετυλίγουμε την ιστορία της Elizabeth Holmes – από το Stanford και την ίδρυση της Theranos, μέχρι τη φυλακή. Πέρα από την απάτη και τις υποσχέσεις για επανάσταση στις αιματολογικές εξετάσεις, εξετάζουμε και κάτι βαθύτερο: τι σημαίνει να είσαι γυναίκα σε μια ανδροκρατούμενη Silicon Valley. Συγκρίνουμε την π…

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Pronouncing words that start with ‘c’ 6:23

11d ago6:23

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Listen out for words that begin with the /s/ sound but start with the letter 'c'. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus WATCH THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://ww…

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Season 2, Episode 1: Mark Taylor, CEO of AI innovator, Automated Analytics 26:07

15d ago26:07

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The Maven Invested Podcast is back, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs and innovators who are at the helm of some of the UK’s fastest growing smaller companies. In episode 1 of the new series Laura speaks with Mark Taylor, Founder and CEO of Automated Analytics, a technology business helping organisations around the world unlock the power of Artifici…

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S2 Ep1128: Welcome Service At Yorkshire Cricket Club 7:19

15d ago7:19

7:19

Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.By RNIB Connect Radio

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'method' 1:11

17d ago1:11

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Methods can be devised or worked out. You can choose one to follow or adopt, and if it works, everyone will know what your method involves. All these verbs are common collocations with 'method' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: …

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Break Room #15 - Aluminium Dreams: Όταν ο Jony Ive συνάντησε τον Sam Altman (Greek/Ελληνικά) 55:39

20d ago55:39

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Σε ένα επεισόδιο γεμάτο αλουμίνιο, τεχνητή νοημοσύνη και… λίγο δικαστικό δράμα, η Έλενα και ο Μιχάλης επιστρέφουν στο Breakroom για να σχολιάσουν τις πιο τρελές εξελίξεις του τεχνολογικού κόσμου: Η Apple λέει “όχι” στην επιστροφή του Fortnite, αλλά το δικαστήριο λέει… “ναι”. Ο Jony Ive αναλαμβάνει καθήκοντα στην OpenAI — και μαζί φανταζόμαστε έναν …

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Phrasal verbs and context 6:25

19d ago6:25

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A guide to multi-word verbs and prepositions that can change the meaning of phrasal verbs. Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus WATCH THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https…

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Lynn Conway: A Life in Stealth, A Legacy in Silicon 53:17

23d ago53:17

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In this episode, we honor Pride Month by sharing the extraordinary story of Lynn Conway. In the 1960s, while working at IBM, Lynn had a flash of insight that solved a critical problem: how to enable a supercomputer to execute multiple instructions simultaneously, even when dependent on prior instructions. Her invention, known as dynamic instruction…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'opinion' 1:11

24d ago1:11

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Your opinion is what you think and believe. There are some verbs that we often use with 'opinion'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIN…

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S2 Ep1127: GiveVision Headset for Football and Live Events 6:40

24d ago6:40

6:40

Our Daivd Hogg finds out about a devices that can make watching live football much more accessible for blind and partially sighted fans…By RNIB Connect Radio

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Prefixes re-, pre- and pro- 6:26

26d ago6:26

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'REcycle', 'PREpacked', 'PROactive' - we talk about prefixes in 6 Minute Vocabulary. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other…

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S2 Ep1119: Scottish Disability Sport Host National Exhibition On 14th June 6:18

28d ago6:18

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On the 14th June Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), supported by The Motability Scheme, are hosting a national exhibition for people with a disability to find out what sports and physical activities they can get involved in. There will be opportunities to meet new people, learn about schemes and organisations that can offer support, and educational o…

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S2 Ep1120: RNC Head To The Goalball Club World Cup 7:08

29d ago7:08

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Following their performance at last year’s European Goalball Club Association (EGCA) Women's Champions League, the RNC’s Women’s Goalball team has been invited to one of the sport's biggest tournaments next week. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the team’s preparations for the Goalball Club World Cup. You can find more information on the officia…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'source' 1:08

1M ago1:08

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A source refers to an original place, person or thing. There are some verbs that we often use with 'source'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_…

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Break Room #14 - EPIC fails - Apple vs Fortnite, το ChatGPT “γλείφει” τους χρήστες και το Gemini νομίζει ότι μπορείς να γλείψεις ασβό δύο φορές (Greek/Ελληνικά) 51:27

1M ago51:27

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Σε ένα σουρεαλιστικό (και τεχνολογικά γεμάτο) επεισόδιο η Έλενα και ο Μιχάλης συζητούν και πάλι τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις από τον κόσμο της τεχνολογίας: Η Apple χάνει δικαστικά από την Epic και αναγκάζεται να ανοίξει το App Store — τι σημαίνει αυτό για τους developers, το Fortnite και το μέλλον των mobile πληρωμών; Ένα νέο προϊόν στον τομέα του AI ο…

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Silent letters 7:22

1M ago7:22

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How do you pronounce the words night and knight? FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/…

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S2 Ep1111: Female Futures Programme From The FA And Goalball UK 14:50

1M ago14:50

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Goalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures’ programme. For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalbal…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'technology' 1:06

1M ago1:06

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Technology refers to new tools, equipment or techniques that have been developed using scientific knowledge. There are some verbs that we often use with 'technology'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: ht…

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Kateryna Yushchenko: Προγραμματίζοντας πίσω από το Σιδηρούν Παραπέτασμα (Greek/Ελληνικά) 50:22

1M ago50:22

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Πριν τη FORTRAN και την COBOL, πριν ακόμη ο όρος “προγραμματισμός” γίνει καθημερινότητα, μια γυναίκα στην καρδιά της Σοβιετικής Ένωσης εφεύρε μια γλώσσα. Όχι μόνο μια γλώσσα προγραμματισμού υψηλού επιπέδου, αλλά μια ολόκληρη θεωρία για το πώς μπορούμε να μιλήσουμε στις μηχανές. Στο επεισόδιο αυτό, ανακαλύπτουμε τη συναρπαστική ζωή μιας γυναίκας που…

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Onomatopoeia 6:44

1M ago6:44

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Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning Easy Engl…

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Break Room #13 - Πήγα σε μάγισσες, σε καφετζούδες… και το AI είχε ήδη διαβάσει το φλιτζάνι (Greek/Ελληνικά) 1:08:53

2M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, η Έλενα και ο Μιχάλης ρίχνουν μια χιουμοριστική αλλά και αιχμηρή ματιά σε όσα συμβαίνουν στον κόσμο της τεχνολογία — από το ChatGPT που διαβάζει το φλιτζάνι του καφέ μέχρι τα πιο πρόσφατα AI δράματα. Τι έγινε τελικά με το TikTok ban; Γιατί η Apple και η Meta πρέπει να πληρώσουν εκατομμύρια στην Ε.Ε.; Μπορεί το ChatGPT να φέρει…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'environment' 1:13

2M ago1:13

1:13

Sometimes we want to create or provide the right environment. Sometimes we need to adapt to an environment. Sometimes the most important thing is to preserve or safeguard the environment that's already there. All these verbs are common collocations with 'environment' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcri…

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Multi-word verbs 6:02

2M ago6:02

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Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts i…

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How to Hire "Miss Software" (and Other Awful Advice from the Mad Men Era) 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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In this episode of Breaking the 20%, we crack open the archives of early computing magazines from the 1960s and 70s — a time when keypunch girls were IN, lipstickless coders were OUT, and “dumb blondes” were considered the ideal user interface. Join us as we explore the casual sexism, absurd hiring practices, and thinly veiled innuendo that shaped …

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'image' 1:13

2M ago1:13

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If an image gets tarnished, you might want to clean it up or enhance it. People do different things to polish their image so they project the one they want. All these verbs are common collocations with 'image' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with y…

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Adjectives ending with -ic and -ical 6:12

2M ago6:12

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We explain how some adjectives end in either -ic or -ical, depending on their meaning. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcast…

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English in a Minute: Learn some verbs to use with 'structure' 1:14

2M ago1:14

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What's the difference between 'devising' and 'imposing' a structure? Find out with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk…

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Dame "Steve" Shirley: Μητέρα, Προγραμματίστρια, Επιχειρηματίας, Φιλάνθρωπος (Greek/Ελληνικά) 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, γνωρίζουμε την απίστευτη ζωή της Dame Stephanie Shirley — της γυναίκας που υπέγραφε ως “Steve” για να την πάρουν στα σοβαρά στη βιομηχανία της τεχνολογίας. Από παιδί πρόσφυγας με το Kindertransport, σε ιδρύτρια της πρώτης remote εταιρείας λογισμικού στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, η Shirley άνοιξε τον δρόμο για τις γυναίκες στην τεχνολο…

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Strong adjectives 6:11

2M ago6:11

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Learn about strong adjectives in this wonderful, fantastic, amazing podcast. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts includin…

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English in a Minute: Learn common verb collocations with the noun ‘data' 1:11

2M ago1:11

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Let's talk about verbs we use with 'data' in this podcast with Beth. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https:/…

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Break Room #12 - ChatGPT, Τι Ώρα Είναι; – Αγχωμένο AI σε Ghibli Κόσμο (Greek/Ελληνικά) 1:14:24

2M ago1:14:24

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Από την άφιξη του Apple Intelligence (που o Μιχάλης δεν μπορεί ακόμα να αποκτήσει), μέχρι το άγχος των chatbots και την αδυναμία τους να σχεδιάσουν σωστά ένα ρολόι… όλα χωράνε στο πιο “Ghibli-style” επεισόδιο του Breakroom. Ο Μιχάλης και η Έλενα σχολιάζουν το νέο image generator του ChatGPT, τις πρόσφατες εξαγορές στον tech κόσμο (η Google αγοράσε …

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Scaling for Success Ep 5: Dr Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven Capital Partners 21:34

2M ago21:34

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Welcome to the final episode of Scaling for Success, our special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ Invested Podcast, hosted by our Investment Manager, Rebecca MacDermid. This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the l…

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Male and female job words 6:23

2M ago6:23

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Policeman / policewoman, actor / actress - learn about job titles and gender. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔…

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On the spotlight 🔦: Sevgi Chavushoglu - From the lab to the laptop 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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From the lab to the laptop — meet Sevgi Chavushoglu, a biomedical scientist who completely changed the course of her life after joining a web development bootcamp. In this inspiring episode, we talk about: ✨ Making a career switch without a CS degree 🚀 How a bootcamp gave her the skills to break into tech 💪🏼 Changing jobs when your role isn't meeti…

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English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'role' 1:16

3M ago1:16

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Beth wants to tell you about some common verb collocations with the noun 'role'. Listen to her in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bb…

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Scaling for Success Ep 4: Elaine Warburton OBE, Chair and Co-Founder of a pioneering medical device company, ReadyGo Diagnostics 29:02

2M ago29:02

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This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the lessons, strategies, and mindset that have propelled them to success. Rebecca is joined by Elaine Warburton OBE, Chair and Co-Founder, of medical device business, ReadyGo Diagnosti…

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ZFF Masters 2024: Alicia Vikander 52:59

2M ago52:59

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Alicia Vikander is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. The Swedish Oscar winner has captivated audiences with her versatility, starring in everything from historical dramas such as THE DANISH GIRL to action-packed blockbusters like TOMB RAIDER. At the Zurich Film Festival 2024, she returned to present her latest film alongside dir…

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S2 Ep1065: Audio Described Six Nations Rugby A Hit For ITV 7:51

2M ago7:51

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ITV and Guinness helped to make this year’s coverage of the Men’s Six Nations rugby tournament more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the reaction has been like from sports fans. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line.…

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Weather words 5:51

3M ago5:51

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The British love to talk about weather! Learn some useful vocabulary about it here. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_pronunciation_lounge NEWSLETTER:…

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'design' 1:07

3M ago1:07

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Let Beth tell you about common verbs that go with the noun ‘design' in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Fol…

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Break Room #11 - Mundus Sine Caesaribus (Ένας Κόσμος Χωρίς Καίσαρες) (Greek/Ελληνικά) 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

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Σε έναν κόσμο όπου οι Big Tech "Καίσαρες" κυβερνούν τις ψηφιακές μας ζωές, η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση αποφασίζει να αντεπιτεθεί. Από το Digital Markets Act και τις κατηγορίες σε Apple & Google, μέχρι το νέο φιλόδοξο fund που υπόσχεται να χτίσει την επόμενη ευρωπαϊκή Microsoft (αλλά μόνο αν είσαι κάτω των 25), τα πράγματα… αγριεύουν. Η Έλενα και ο Μιχάλης, ό…

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Scaling for Success Ep 3: Alex Longton, Founding CEO of B-Corp plant-based food business, Tiba Tempeh 19:46

3M ago19:46

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Welcome to the third episode of ‘Scaling for Success,’ a special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ podcast ‘Invested,’ hosted by our Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid. In this series, we interview inspiring female leaders about their journeys in scaling businesses and driving change, sharing the lessons they’ve learned and the strategie…

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Homophones 6:38

3M ago6:38

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Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_pronunciation_lounge NEWSLETTER:htt…

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