Today on Standing Out, Standing Strong, I'm joined by Stephanie Thiel from Mirimar, a company I had the absolute pleasure of working with recently, and one that genuinely stood out for its culture, collaboration, and humanity. Steph plays a key role at Mirimar, and what really struck me is how intentional they are about the way they work, not just the work they make. This conversation is less about job titles, and more about what it takes to create an environment where people can actually do their best work.

So please join me for a cup of tea as I chat with Steph!

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Welcome to Season 2! This week on Standing Out Standing Strong, I'm joined by someone who is not only an extraordinary filmmaker, but a genuinely wonderful human: Georgi Banks-Davies!

Georgie knew she wanted to make films from the moment she walked out of a cinema at 4 years old, and she's followed that instinct ever since, from her BAFTA winning TV debut I Hate Suzie, to Paper Girls, to Kaos, and most recently directing the full second season of The Night Manager now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Her career spans bold storytelling at scale. Alongside that long-form work, Georgi has directing commercials all over the world, projects that sharpened her visual language, sense of play, and love of collaboration.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me as I chat with the wonderful Georgi Banks-Davies!

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My guest today is someone who's been designing her own path since she was a teenager, and is now helping a whole new generation do the same. Calypso Rose is a British entrepreneur and founder of OffScript, a summit and platform helping young people and their parents navigate a future of non-linear careers, entrepreneurship, and AI.

Calypso describes herself as an accidental entrepreneur. At 22 she created Clippykit, those transparent, customizable photo handbags that grew from a small first order into a full blown brand, with celebrity fans and major retail partnerships. She then cofounded the Indytute, an experience company built around experiences (not things), running everything from ukulele classes to pop-up workshops in places like Selfridges, literally filling department stores with live experiences. Now with OffScript, she's taking everything she's learned—the wins, the loses, the pivots—and turning it into practical guidance: how to think like an entrepreneur, how to build resilience, and how to find your place in a world where AI and creativity collide.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for a conversation with the wonderful Calypso Rose!

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