E24 | What Men & Women Need To Know About Menopause. Senior Marketing Director Google Nishma Robb
Episode description
In 2014, Nishma Patel Robb became a part of Google's team, where her influence has been instrumental in shaping numerous cherished programs, events, and campaigns in the UK. She's been at the forefront, contributing to the creation of iconic Google Doodles, showcasing the practicality of Google's products in daily life, aiding business growth through free digital skills training and mentoring, and advocating for online safety through the promotion of Google's products and initiatives.
Her journey to Google started after her tenure as the Chief Client and Marketing Officer for iProspect at Dentsu. Prior to her agency experience, she held notable positions like Sales Director at Teletext and Managing Director at Teletext Holidays. Becoming President of one of the world's oldest and most influential women's clubs - WACL, Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership, their purpose is to accelerate gender equality via support, inspiration and campaigning. Nishma demonstrates an unwavering dedication not only to furthering WACL's advocacy efforts for gender equality but also to guide emerging talents through mentoring. Additionally, she provides support to various groups such as MEFA (MediaForAll), a program dedicated to help Black, Asian and ethnic minority talent thrive within the media and advertising industry in the UK, BRiM, and Creative Equals. Nishma's distinction as a Fellow of the Marketing Society is also a source of pride.
Nishma's commitment extends further as she works towards implementing comprehensive menopause policies across businesses. Her goal is to ensure that women receive the necessary support and understanding during this significant stage of their lives, propelling them towards the next phase of their careers. We discuss: -Facing racism during 1970’s Britain -Trying to find yourself during your twenties -Getting your first job at Marie Claire -Realising your love and passion for advertising -Finding out you’re being paid less than your male co-worker -Never being intimidated by challenges -The journey of IVF and having twins -Hitting reset on your career -Working at one of the biggest companies in the world - Google -Raising awareness on Menopause
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Chapters:
(00:00) Trailer
(01:29) Intro
(01:49) Ashley's Intro Poem
(02:44) Nishma's Accomplishments
(03:52) Google Facts
(08:02) Nishma's Story
(13:22) Chapter 1: Early Life
(28:33) Early Adulthood
(35:54) Entering The World of Work
(45:31) Finding Out You're Being Paid Less Than Your Male Co Worker
(52:47) Becoming A Managing Director
(1:52:14) The Journey Of IVF
(1:06:02) Advice For Those Considering IVF
(1:08:52) Hitting Reset On Your Career
(1:18:16) Working At Google
(1:54:35) Motherhood
(2:02:04) Dealing With Menopause
(2:12:35) Advice For Those Going Through Menopause
(2:14:48) Becoming President Of WACL
(2:28:58) Typecasting
(2:31:04) Charles' Summary
(2:32:35) Ashley's Outro Poem
(2:33:18) Outro Watch on YouTube Follow us @HOWIBECAME__ for guest insights not on the podcast We're on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content Email: [email protected] This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion Credits: Director: Charles Parkinson Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie Editor: Catherine Singh