In this episode of Digital Cheesecake, we’re joined by Wizz Selvey, founder of Valerie, to talk about navigating perimenopause while leading, building, and performing in demanding marketing careers.

A hot topic as we come down from International Women's Day.

Women are often expected to manage symptoms quietly while continuing to perform at the same level professionally but Wizz is challenging that silence.

We explore the stigma surrounding menopause at work, what conversations are still missing, and how leadership evolves when your health and priorities shift.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The moment Wizz decided to start Valerie

• Why menopause is still rarely discussed in the workplace

• Performing at work while managing symptoms

• What people don’t talk about enough with perimenopause

• Building a brand in the women’s health space

• How leadership evolves over time

If you’re interested in marketing leadership, career longevity, and the realities women face in the workplace, this is an important conversation.

#menopause #womenshealth #IWD #IWD2026 #internationalwomensday #perimenopause

Ellie is weeks away from giving birthm and simultaneously trying to hand over her entire business.

In this weeks episode of Digital Cheesecake, we talk a topic close to our hearts, a raw and honest episode from Ellie on preparing for maternity as a marketing director.

We discuss:

-Handing your business over

-Finding that unicorn hire

-Maternity Leave Guilt

and much more

Is there ever a “right” time to have a baby as a founder?

Or do you just jump and adapt?

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/qrAJCYdC7Ao

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-cheesecake-marketing-and-growth-podcast/id1780522616

Every Founder comes to this decision...

In this weeks episode of Digital Cheesecake, we talk:

When should you bootstrap and when does investment actually make sense? The real trade-offs between funding and freedom.

“If you’re going to invest that money, just don’t expect to see it"

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