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For my last episode of the season, I’m joined by my fellow American in London: Joy Morrissey. Joy is the Member of Parliament for Beaconsfield and currently serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. I wanted to talk to Joy in part because she has such an incredible story. She’s only the third American-born female MP in UK history, the first to enter Parliament after a general election, and the first to hold a seat in over 80 years. At the 2019 election, Joy unseated Dominic Grieve, the former UK Attorney General who had held the seat for two decades. I also wanted to understand what being a Conservative meant in a post-Brexit context and so that’s exactly what I did. We delve into how she first got involved in politics and why, despite voting Leave in 2016, she once thought she’d be working for the European Commission. We explore healthcare inequality in the US, the rise of nationalism and finding the middle ground in divided political cultures, how women are carrying the uneven burden of child-care in the pandemic, and why it’s well worth time we make politics boring again (along with many other topics along the way). Delivering balanced and intelligent answers to some really quite probing questions, and proving that you can disagree without being disagreeable, Joy is exactly the type of elected official we need more of. So until I see you all again in September with another batch of good troublemakers doing power differently, stay brave, stay kind and stay powerful. You can change everything for the better. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Joy’s work at: www.joymorrissey.uk  

After yet two more police shootings, and video of a black soldier being pepper sprayed, all in less than a week, this was an episode I originally planned to release as part of my next series in September, but I simply couldn't hold this back now. So, joining me on this week’s Power Done Differently is Sophie Williams, an advocate, activist, and author of the books Anti-Racist Ally and the newly released Millennial Black. A Creative Media Producer by trade, having worked on several notable productions including the Crown, Orange in the New Black and The End of The F***ing World, Sophie found herself the voice of a movement after an Instagram post went viral. We delve into all the uncomfortable topics we need to be having right now: We talk about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Belly Mujinga, Stephen Lawrence, and so many other names that should still be here, how black women have been the backbone of much of social progress, defining what privilege looks like - for people off all ethnicities - and why you need to overcome the need to be liked by everyone. For Sophie, there’s a difference between simply not being racist and actively being an anti-racist. From her TEDTalk, we also discuss the glass cliff, how we all too commonly see it in politics today, and the regressive situation that is bound to happen when under-represented women of colour are placed into that poison chalice position. In her books, one of the suggestions Sophie makes for anti-racist allies is to “just listen” and so that’s exactly what I’ve tried to do, and I hope you will too. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Sophie’s work at: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com Buy Anti Racist Ally: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com/writing/buy-anti-racist-ally Buy Millennial Black: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com/writing/buy-millennial-black Why women and people of colour fall off the glass cliff: www.youtu.be/5nMbKkgqork 

If you’ve been following the never-ending saga that is Brexit, or even just looked at Twitter at any point during, Gina Miller will be a household name to you. A serial entrepreneur, passionate philanthropist and advocate for responsible capitalism, Gina shot to fame over twice leading successful Supreme Court cases to ensure Brexit be democratically debated in parliament and who, in the process, became something of a favourite punching bag for extreme Brexitiers both online and off. But, if that’s all you know about her: there is so much more. In this episode of Power Done Differently, Gina and I sit down to talk about all things democracy: how the UK’s political system could do with some pretty serious reforms, why the Leave campaign won with emotion, and how she’s been cast aside one too many times for being an outspoken woman of colour. Gina also discusses her approach to befriending her bullies, surviving domestic abuse, how she made Nigel Farage loose his composure on national TV, and why she remains staunchly against looking, sounding, and behaving like a politician. In their review of her debut book, Rise: Life Lessons in Speaking Out, Standing Tall & Leading the Way, The Sunday Times called Gina, “a woman of true grit and courage, of whom we should all - whatever our views on Brexit - be proud.” This episode is a must-listen for anyone devoted to restoring sense, decency and emotional intelligence in politics. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Gina's campaigns at:  www.trueandfaircampaign.com and www.messagesoflove.co.uk 

You know how leftovers can sometimes be the best bit of a gutsy meal? Well, it’s the same with podcasts - there’s always rich pickings cut in the editing process, and they’re just too good not to share. I simply had to make a bite-sized episode from some of the best bits I cut from my interview with Tessy Anthony de Nassau, UNAIDS Ambassador, Co-Founder of the new feminist clothing line, Human Highness, and (of course) former Princess of Luxembourg. Tessy gave such an honest and candid interview, back during the ‘Tell It Like It Is’ days of the podcast, I couldn’t cram it all into the first one! So stick the kettle on and enjoy 16 minutes of discovering how Tessy learned to play with her children, the logistics of launching free summer schools in Sierra Leone, Uganda and India, and delve further into her research on psychedelic medical treatments - there’s so much more to Tessy than meets the eyes.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Tessy at: www.tessydenassau.com

Joining me on this week’s Power Done Differently is Naomi Smith, CEO of the pro-Europe campaign group Best for Britain, and co-host of one of my favourite podcasts, ‎OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Naomi has been up close on some of the most significant political failures in the UK over the last decade. She was one of the few who predicted that the last election would end badly for Remainers, but when she tried to warn them, she was shouted down by MPs. So of course we talk about Brexit, the Labour Party and the Lib Dem's, but we also talk about so much more. Naomi gets candid about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, what that can teach us about a post Brexit/Trump world, and how the racial harassment of a classmate by a teacher exposed her to how power can corrupt, and how abusers will use that power. We explore the role big tech has in the radicalisation of young men and directing violence towards women, alongside why most politicians don’t have the real life experience to be good leaders. While Naomi claims she has no interest in running for office again, I can’t help but feel politics would be all the better for having more women like Naomi Smith in power. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Keep the UK working with the world at: www.bestforbritain.org 

Diving right into the controversial topics, renowned biologist, fertility expert, and former Utah State Science Advisor, Dr Carol Curchoe joins me to talk about everything from abortion terminology and vaccine denialism to the challenges of STEM cell research in the US. A high school dropout with a complicated family background, Dr Curchoe didn’t take the usual path to becoming a distinguished scientist and successful start-up entrepreneur. She managed to break the cycle of poverty and become the first in her family to go to college, gaining her GED and working part time as a waitress - something she says should be akin to national service! In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, Dr Curchoe and I delve into her journey from smoking cigarettes in the high school car park to founding ART Compass, a successful startup which modernises the technology IVF labs use for automating data and improving patient care. We also  discuss the importance of mentors, not fitting stereotypes, and the Handmaid's Tale-esque politicization of science education across America. Dr Curchoe is a passionate advocate for taking the pain out of IVF, and that compassion and candour for one of the hardest experiences women will go through really stands out in the interview, so press download and listen now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com  Explore Dr Curchoe's life changing work at: www.artcompass.io 

It feels like the entire world is talking about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, whether they watched the Oprah interview or not, and while I'm not one for royal gossip, I am interested in what it can tell us about discussions of power and the ways in which women in the public eye are portrayed for trying to do things differently. In watching the media coverage, it was the same age old stories being told: It was Meghan who was the 'temptress,' it was Meghan who took Harry away from his family, and quite frankly a lot of other incredibly sexist comments. It was incredibly tiring, and I couldn't help but feel like if we are interested in promoting a more inclusive and caring form of power, this was a teachable moment. Joining me to dissect the rabbit hole that is the British Royal Family is one of my previous guests, Comedian and Copywriter Rachael Amesbury, back by popular demand and because even when discussing serious topics, we  still need the occasional laugh.  Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com 

You don’t need to figure out everything on your own, that’s the message of this week’s Power Done Differently guest, Kristy Wallace. Kristy is a former investment banker, turned startup executive, who is now CEO of Ellevate Network, the world’s largest professional network for women, alongside serving as host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In the episode, Kristy and I talk about why communities are so important for accelerating the progress of women in power, how adding more diverse voices to the table isn’t an attack on white middle-aged men, and the fact that it really is the conversations that happen when you're not in the room that are most important for opening doors in your career. Kristy also opens up about how to fire someone with kindness, why leaders should be taking a big step toward creating a culture where all types of people can succeed, and much more. An absolute must-listen, which will both empower and inform. Download now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find your community at: www.ellevatenetwork.com 

This week’s Power Done Differently guest is on a mission to get people drinking better, and talking more. Former ad executive, turned entrepreneur, Dee Charlemagne is Co-Founder of AVEC Drinks, a line of premium, better for you mixers that bring 21st century values to a market still mostly stuck in the past. A first generation American, born and raised in the Bronx, Dee delves into the importance of intersectional identity as a black female founder, how she awkwardly fits between two very different worlds, and the privilege that is for entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams while still paying the rent each month. Dee and I also discuss how AVEC is bringing people together during the pandemic and the shocking statistic that only 40 black female founders have ever raised more than $1 million in Venture Capital funding in the US. With AVEC having already created a buzz on the drinks scene since its launch last year, being named a product to watch by the New York Times’ drinks critic Florence Fabricant, my money would be on adding Dee to that list quite soon. So pour yourself a stiff one and sit back and enjoy this week’s Power Done Differently episode. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Drink better at: www.avecdrinks.com 

Imagine being told you only had five years to live unless you ditched your high-stress lifestyle ASAP. Well, that’s exactly what happened to high-flying entrepreneur and former tech marketing exec Jennifer LeBlanc. Jenn is the Founder and CEO of Palo Alto-based ThinkResults Marketing, ranked as the 10th fastest growing private company in Silicon Valley in 2017, alongside serving as Founder of the Changing Tides movement, a platform which helps women in business get the investment they need, and author of two best selling books. On this week’s Power Done Differently, Jenn candidly discusses the devastating effects of her divorce and its lingering after-effects on her personal and professional life, how she emptied every bank account she had during the 2008 banking crisis to save her business and support her staff, and her unwavering drive to push capital into the hands of female founders. She also reveals the moment she realised she’d been running on empty, and gets frank about why all women should start talking about money far sooner than we actually do. A must-listen for anyone invested in closing the gender-gaps in startup culture. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Jennifer and all she does: www.jennifersleblanc.com 

Quite the opposite of many of my Power Done Differently guests, Divya Gugnani never had huge aspirations growing up. Instead, all she wanted was to be a mid-level lawyer living in suburban utopia; white picket fence and all. But 60+ investments and a talent for co-founding successful start-ups are proof of her ‘accidental’ entrepreneurial story, and she’s not building that picket fence anytime soon. Listen as Divya shares her journey from proudly working 80 hour weeks at Goldman Sachs to hosting a cooking show on NBC, selling her e-commerce business to QVC for millions and co-founding Wander Beauty, a cosmetic company that specialise in multi-purpose beauty products for women constantly on the go. Divya also opens up about the personal pain points behind launching Wander, why she’s slow to hire and quick to fire, and how taking investment can be like a marriage without divorce. Honest and down to earth, Divya’s episode is well worth a download for anyone who doubts their own risk-taking abilities. You too can achieve great things. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Save some time on your morning routine: www.wanderbeauty.com

Deliberate, brazen and direct, Anna Soubry is one of the most outspoken figures in UK politics, and yet she’s also someone who refuses to get her fingers dirty in the cesspits of populist extremism. In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, the former barrister, journalist, MP and Government Minister joins me as we dissect the decline, and tribalisation, of the Liberal Democrat party, the Remain side’s failure to use emotion when campaigning for a second EU referendum, and why women in political offices are both criminally underrepresented, and then over-scrutinised. Anna also shares her experience of abuse, harassment and death threats in the wake of fellow MP Jo Cox’s murder. Unapologetic yet empathetic throughout, Anna showcases a brand of political leader who we’ve not seen much of in recent years. It makes you wonder, where have all the good ones gone? An antidote to our polarised political climate, listen now for a much-needed dose of sensibility and reason. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comFollow Anna on Twitter: @anna_soubry

Everybody watches porn. Nobody talks about watching porn. Former BBH America Chair Cindy Gallop is adamant that this needs to change, and since her 2009 Ted Talk on socialising sex went viral, she’s been driving the discourse on that area we’re all the “most f*cked up” about. The Founder of the world’s first crowdsourced social sex platform, Make Love Not Porn, Cindy is a fierce advocate for everyone knowing the difference between sex and porn. In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, Cindy and I delve into the desperate need for equal representation in the creative direction of pornography, the toxic monopoly of sites like Pornhub, and her own struggles in getting investment due to society's love / hate relationship with ‘adult content’.  Assertive, ardent and extraordinarily engaging, this episode should be required listening for anyone who watches porn (ok, that’s practically everyone) or has a vested interest in their own sexual self worth (er, yep, should be practically everyone too). Listen now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Discover Cindy: www.cindygallop.com  Join the social sex revolution: www.makelovenotporn.tv

Ok, the cat’s out of the bag: Tell It Like It Is... is no more. But don’t worry, you'll still get your weekly dose of echo-chamber free conversations that keep you thinking for days to come. We’ve been on a sabbatical, learned a lot of things about ourselves and have come back more grown up, more nuanced, and ready to embrace our own power with a brand that matches that mission.  Power Done Differently will continue to platform underrepresented and outside the box voices in politics, finance, tech, education and business, but will explore more deeply how these women are redefining what power really means - away from the traditional tropes of ego and aggression. This is the antidote for all of those of you who, like me, are tired of watching white dudes in suits f*ck the world up. In this bonus episode, I sit down with my good friend and emerging Tick Tok star, Alexa Shoen, to talk about why I felt the podcast was in need of a makeover, and how Power Done Differently is advancing an urgently needed alternative narrative about power -- why women should pursue it, how it can be achieved, and how it can be used to change everything for the better. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com 

In my final replay before season two, I simply had to reshare this delicious bite-sized episode with Andrea Gamson, Co-Founder of Social Starters and winner of the WISE100 award. Andrea gave me so much brilliant content as you’ll remember that I couldn’t cram it all into the first episode! While both episodes were full of sage advice, this bonus episode really captured what we have to look forward to once we’re out of lockdown again - which if like me is really starting taking its toll - can’t come soon enough. Find out why Andrea believes social impact careers are universally underpaid, how small local businesses have really been at the forefront of innovation during COVID-19, and the impact mediation has had on her confidence and serenity. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Andrea at www.socialstarters.org

A woman of colour will be the Vice President of the United States tomorrow. Read that again. No coup attempt could stand in the way of that monumental diversification of power and we need to talk about it again. On this special episode, originally aired days after the November election, I was joined by a quartet of leading women in politics to discuss the result of the 2020 Presidential Election and what comes next. What does it mean to see the first woman hold the office of Vice President? What does it mean for progress? How will life be different now that our pussy-grabbing narcissist’s days are numbered? Joining Cassandra to help answer all these questions and more are Valerie Petit, Député of the French National Assembly; Luisa Porritt, Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor and former Member of the European Parliament, Dianne Morales Non-profit CEO and current Democratic primary candidate for New York City Mayor, and CNN/ABC Political Commentator, Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project and co-Host of ‘The Breakdown’ on LPTV, Tara Setmayer. This episode highlights the importance of Kamala Harris’ win, and gives a glimmer of hope for the future of both American democracy and the future of women in power around the globe. An absolute must-listen, which will both empower and inform. Download now.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Valerie at: www.twitter.com/ValeriePetit_AN Find out more about Luisa at: www.luisa4london.co.uk Find out more about Dianne at: www.dianne.nyc Find out more about Tara at: www.tarasetmayer.com 

A facist coup, an impending impeachment and a Twitter ban for Trump - January 2021 has seen the political discourse of the last 4 years come to a violent head. This episode, recorded last year with the Lincoln Project’s Tara Setmayer is now more relevant than ever, as we approach the inauguration ceremony encased in a cloud of volatility. But it's conversations like these which signal a way out. I’m a dedicated Democrat and Tara a staunch Republican, but in this conversation, we discovered more similarities than differences. The episode highlights that dire need for civil conversation, respect and understanding between the divided masses. Listen now for some blessed relief from the doom and gloom. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Tara at: www.tarasetmayer.com 

Deep breaths everybody - we made it to 2021. What a year 2020 has been. A lot of pain for a lot of people, and some joy too, certainly for me. I’m so grateful to the awesome women who have agreed to share their time, both on the episodes released to date and in the brilliant content I’ve got coming your way in 2021. While I take a few weeks off over January, and prepare to launch the next series bigger and better than before, I wanted to take a look back at some of my favourite bits of the podcast, starting with the a compilation of best of the #TellItLikeItIs, or ‘TILII’ round.  Here I ask guest’s to really open up about the stuff we just don't talk about in public: What are the lessons we’ve learned the hard way? What do we still feel insecure about? What opinions or biases have we changed our minds about? When do we feel our most powerful? What do we wish we could tell ourselves 20 years ago? These are some favourite bits from across the podcast to date, featuring guests ranging from bestselling author and #ENTRYLEVELBOSS career guru, Alexa Shoen, to Humanitarian and former Princess of Luxembourg Tessy Antony de Nassau, Comedian Rachael Amesbury to Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Tara Setmayer. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about all of the guests by listening to their full episodes! 

You know how leftovers can sometimes be the best bit of a gutsy meal? Well, it’s the same with a big plate of podcast - there’s always rich pickings in the editing process, and they’re just too good not to share. We simply had to make a delicious bite-sized episode for international lawyer Amanda Brill, because she had so much to talk about. In this bitesize episode, Amanda discusses everything, from the experience of having a gun pointed at her temple, and then becoming engaged to a card-carrying, gun-owning NRA member; what it was like for her as a young Republican interning in the Clinton White House and her subsequent shift to the Democrats - plus how to talk to Trump supporters. Her stories of loving people across our respective tribes were a calming way for us to close out 2020 and look forward to a brighter year ahead. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Amanda at: www.shipleyparisi.com  

How much is a single year of your life worth? It may surprise you to learn the government has a price...and it’s probably less than you think..  Discover the shocking truth about the economic value of human beings, with health-tech pioneer Maryline Marquet. Maryline is the VP of Operations for APACMed, the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology Association, alongside sitting on the board for a number of digital healthcare companies including the London-based Avegen, and Paris founded start-up FeelEat. Maryline and I discuss healthcare innovation as part of a larger value system which includes education, and how populism takes advantage of a lack of education to exploit the vulnerable. Maryline and I also delve into why there aren’t more women in prominent medical positions and the compassionate role that Midwives play everyday. Health and healthcare is one of the most intimate and universal experiences of our lives. We need more perspectives in our understanding of how we approach it, and Maryline offers a thoughtful discussion on the issues surrounding it.  Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Maryline at: www.apacmed.org