In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with Dr Katie King, CEO & Founder of BioOrbit, to explore her extraordinary journey from solving maths problems for fun as a teenager, to interning at NASA, researching cancer treatments at Cambridge, and now pioneering life-saving drug crystallisation in space.

Katie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her path: the teacher who believed in her, the RAF cadet experiences that built her leadership, and the leap of faith it took to launch BioOrbit, a company with the bold ambition of manufacturing medicines in microgravity to transform cancer treatment on Earth.

We dive into:

• Why representation and encouragement matter so much for women in STEM.
• How space research can radically change the future of healthcare.
• The challenges and triumphs of founding a start-up in uncharted territory.
• Katie’s vision for BioOrbit.

This is an episode about courage, curiosity, and carving new paths and will no doubt leave you rethinking whether your dreams can become your new reality.

Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, speaks to Jon Watts, Chef, Author and Public Speaker, known for his inspirational journey from prison to a successful career in food.

Jon reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped him, how the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award first gave him purpose, the surreal leap from prison life to professional kitchens in the likes of Jamie Oliver's restaurants, the hustle of building food trucks and catering events, and how the pandemic transformed him into a viral recipe creator online.

Alongside sharing the highs and lows of his journey, Jon also gives us a glimpse into his brand-new cookbook Speedy Comfort: packed with quick and comforting recipes designed to make life easier and tastier.

In this special episode, Lord Mark Price joins us to talk about his new book 'Work Happier': A practical guide to taking control of your working life and finding genuine happiness in your career.

As part of the Work Happier book, Mark also introduces The Work Happiness Charter, a groundbreaking manifesto for workplace wellbeing sets out the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organisations. It’s a call to action for individuals and organisations to commit to building happier, healthier and more successful workplaces.

From improving relationships with managers to boosting career growth, Work Happier gives you all the tools and insights to take agency over your work life. Backed by data from over a million people who have taken the free WorkL Happy At Work Test, this episode explores how happiness at work leads to better productivity, promotions and overall wellbeing.

Purchase Work Happier here: https://www.koganpage.com/general-business-interest/work-happier-9781398623651