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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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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What’s actually happening in marketing right now?

In this episode of Digital Cheesecake, Sarah, Ellie & Jack break down the real trends shaping 2026:

Budgets are shrinking.

Digital costs are rising.

And AI is integrated into almost every platform.

#marketing #marketingtrends #marketingideas #marketing #digitalmarketing

In this episode of Digital Cheesecake, we unpack the reality of marketing recruitment in 2026.

From the return of senior roles (with a twist), to salary compression, longer hiring cycles, and the growing demand for hands-on leaders, this conversation is a must-watch for marketers and founders alike.

We cover:

Why £150k+ roles are still rare

Mid-level roles becoming hyper-competitive

Why CMOs are already job-hunting

The rise of FTCs and contract work

Global hiring trends (UK vs US vs APAC)

Why grit and adaptability now matter more than titles ⏱️

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

#marketingpodcast #marketingjobs #marketingcareers #gettingajob #hiring #careers #levelup

The move from Marketing Director to Founder is becoming more common but the reasons behind it aren’t always obvious.

In this episode, we break down the reality of leaving a senior marketing role to start your own business, including:

• Why some marketers feel pushed rather than pulled

• The difference between freedom and full ownership

• What the first year actually looks like

• How to know if starting a business is right for you

This isn’t a motivational episode , it’s an honest look at the trade-offs senior marketers need to consider before making the jump.;

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What does it take to drive growth as a CMO in fashion?

John Sadeghipoor, former CMO of Lulu Guinness, joins Digital Cheesecake to share real-world lessons from senior marketing leadership roles across fashion, beauty and consumer brands.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:

• The strategies that actually scale fashion brands

• How to build and structure high-performing marketing teams

• In-house vs agency models, what works and when

• Leadership roadblocks CMOs face

• What’s next for content, creative and AI

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What does it take to lead marketing for a global brand operating across 70+ markets?

In this episode of Digital Cheesecake, Nikos Bartzoulianos, Group CMO at Electrolux (2024-2025) , joins the team to share lessons from senior leadership roles.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:

• Scaling brands across global markets

• Turning functional brands into lifestyle brands

• Leadership challenges at enterprise scale

• Preparing for the CMO role ...what really matters

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