Vivien Wong is the co-founder of Little Moons, the cult brand that transformed a niche Japanese dessert into a household name. A bold disruptor in the global ice cream market, Vivien is a finalist for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award.

In this episode, we explore Vivien's remarkable journey from helping in her mother's bakery to founding one of the UK's most talked-about brands. She reflects on the importance of female role models, what starting her own business has brought her personally and professionally, and how one viral social media moment can transform a company's success overnight.

From navigating Little Moons' TikTok explosion to the importance of integrity in company culture, Vivien shares the lessons she learned from scaling her values-led business. In this episode, we dive into her experiences working with family, what being woman in business means today, and what awards like Veuve Clicquot are doing to raise the visibility of female success.

Vivien believes that creating opportunities for women to connect, learn, and invest together is key to building collective power.

An audacious champion of female success and self-belief, her insights offer an honest, hopeful roadmap for founders and future leaders alike. Much like Madame Clicquot herself. Widowed at the age of only 27, she took control of her own destiny and became one of the first modern entrepreneurs.

Book for Emmeline recommendation: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

For more about the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman awards and shortlist, click here.

Isabel Berwick is a journalist, podcaster, and advocate for workplace evolution. Having navigated the changing landscape of media and corporate culture, Isabel is dedicated to sharing her expertise on the future of work and career development and re-defining what ambition and fulfilment mean today.

In this episode, we discuss the post-pandemic workplace, important distinctions between management and leadership, and the value of creativity. Isabel also shares insights from her upcoming book, "The Future-Proof Career", which offers insights into finding your purpose and achieving success in today's rapidly changing job market.

As the host of the Financial Times's acclaimed podcast "Working It", and the hugely successful newsletter Isabel has been a leading voice in discussions about workplace dynamics and career progression, drawing on her extensive experience and conversations with industry leaders.

But Isabel believes that success isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about finding purpose and balance throughout one's working life. Her insights are invaluable for understanding the challenges we face in modern work environments.

Check out her 'Book for Emmeline' recommendation, as well as some of the other wonderful books and resources we discuss in this episode:

Book for Emmeline Recommendation:

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phantom-Tollbooth-Essential-Modern-Classics

Other books and resources:

Ambition Redefined by Kathryn Sollmann

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ambition-Redefined-Corner-Office-Instead/dp/1473679095

Arthur Brooks at The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/

Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bullshit-Jobs/dp/B07CTT2DT3/

The Fearless Organisation by Amy Edmondson

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Workplace-Innovation/dp/1119477247

Shweta Aggarwal is an author and activist fighting for a world free from conscious and subconscious bias. Drawing from her personal experiences with colourism, Shweta is dedicated to exposing this often unrecognised, trivialised form of discrimination and its impact on individuals and communities globally.

In this episode, we explore the complexities of colourism, the subtle, pervasive ways it manifests itself across global communities, and her personal journey of self-discovery through writing. Shweta also shares insights from her recent book, "The Black Rose," which offers a powerful narrative on identity, family, and the path to self-acceptance.

Shweta is a leading voice in discussions about racial bias and promoting cultural understanding. Her work bridges cultures and generations, enabling open conversations about difficult topics and helping individuals unpick their own unconscious biases. As well as her recently published 'Black Rose', she has authored a children's book and is a transformative speaker at prestigious institutions including Columbia and NYU.

Shweta believes that combating colourism isn't just about addressing overt discrimination; it's about recognising and unpicking our own subconscious biases. Her insights are invaluable for understanding the nuanced ways prejudice manifests in our daily lives and what we can collectively do to build a more inclusive society.

Book for Emmeline Recommendations:

'Sunflower Sisters' by Minka Singh Gangotra

'How Our Skin Sparkles' by Aditi Wardhan Singh

Other material that we discuss during this episode:

'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett

'Caste' by Isabel Wilkerson

'In Search of Our Mother's Gardens' by Alice Walker

weta's books:

Dev and Ollie

The Black Rose: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Rose-Shweta-Aggarwal/dp/0993232876/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CS