One of the things that makes this podcast different is that I am not particularly interested in celebrities, influencers or even recognised experts. There are already plenty of podcasts where you can hear from people with impressive titles, large followings and polished personal brands.

What has always fascinated me are the extraordinary ordinary women whose names most of us have never heard. The women quietly creating change in their families, organisations, communities and countries. The women starting projects, building businesses, supporting others, challenging the status quo and creating ripples that often go unseen.

Throughout my career, from Aspire and the Aspire Foundation to my books, events and now this podcast, I have been drawn to stories that remind us what is possible. Many of the people who inspire me are not famous. Some may never stand on a stage or appear in the media. Yet they possess courage, generosity, resilience and determination that can teach all of us something important.

This podcast exists to celebrate those stories. Some episodes will feature reflections from my own life and work. Others will shine a light on remarkable women I have learned from around the world. My hope is that these conversations and stories inspire all of us to create our own positive ripple wherever we live and work.

If you know an extraordinary woman whose story deserves to be heard, I would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch and tell me about them. Some of the most powerful stories are the ones that have yet to be discovered.

Dr Sam Collins