Best Viv Groskop Podcasts (2025)

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22.6 Carrie Sun, author 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

How do you swap a soul-crushing job for one that sustains you? Viv talks to the writer, Carrie Sun, whose new memoir, Private Equity, is about to be released in US and UK. The story draws on Carrie’s own experience of being headhunted to be Executive Assistant to a billionaire. The competitive role was glamourous but 24/7, unrelenting and led to bu…

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22.5 Kate Stephens, CEO 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

How do you find the confidence to pursue the work you want and ace an interview? Viv chats to Kate Stephens, the CEO of Smart Works, an amazing charity with celebrity backers whose mission is to help marginalised women break the cycle of rejection and deprivation that comes from long-term unemployment. Since 2013 they’ve helped over 30,000 women pr…

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22.4 Joanna Jensen, entrepreneur 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

How do you find the self-belief to pursue a brilliant idea, convince investors in your vision and pick yourself after setbacks? Viv chats to Joanna Jensen, the founder, former CEO and now brand ambassador of Child’s Farm, a family skincare brand she developed from her kitchen table. It’s an unabashed success story, built from the challenges of a re…

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22.3 Angela Saini, science journalist and author 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

How do you connect with audiences on a deeper, truer level? Viv talks to award-winning journalist and author, Angela Saini, about combatting pseudo-science and reaching people by peeling back the layers of thinking. Her celebrated books include: Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong, Superior: The Return of Race Science and her latest The Patriarch…

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22.2 Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, presenter and moderator 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

How do you create the best panel experience? Viv talks to professional moderator, Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, about managing nerves, getting the best out of interviewees on stage and handling feedback. Based in her home city of Hamburg, Germany, Alexandra hosts an array of sessions – from author interviews to tech start-up pitch events and festivals …

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22.1 Patsy Palmer, actress and DJ 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

How do you learn to say no and do what makes you happy? Viv talks to the actress, Patsy Palmer, best-known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, who now lives in Malibu, California. Exuding chill vibes from the sofa, Patsy talks to Viv about how finding her happy places – including weekly DJ sets - came from following her own instincts for …

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21.5 Evanna Lynch, actress and writer - Happy High Status 28:35

2y ago28:35

28:35

How do you find your voice and your confidence when people expect you to be only one thing? How can you overcome thoughts that keep you small? Actress and writer Evanna Lynch joined the cast of the Harry Potter series as Luna Lovegood for the fifth film in 2006 at the age of 14. She went on to star in a number of independent films and in the TV cri…

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21.4 Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer-songwriter - Happy High Status 30:39

2y ago30:39

30:39

How do you bounce back from a major knock to your confidence? How do you maintain focus and poise even when you’re exhausted or overwhelmed? In this fourth in our series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer/songwriter and the powerhouse behind one of the best things to come out of the pandemic: Kitchen Di…

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21.3 James O’Brien, broadcaster - Happy High Status 32:52

2y ago32:52

32:52

Can you be “too confident”? How entitled is too entitled? In this third of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to broadcaster and journalist James O’Brien, LBC presenter and author of How They Broke Britain (coming in Nov 2023), about challenging difficult and entitled people (especially certain privately-educated politicians…

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21.2 Fatima Whitbread, Olympic athlete - Happy High Status 37:53

2y ago37:53

37:53

What happens when you swivel the lens away from yourself? In this second of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to Olympic athlete and world champion javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread, star of I’m a Celebrity and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Win and fundraiser for Action for Children. Fatima examines how the extremes of a difficul…

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21.1 Tom Allen, comedian - Happy High Status 28:32

2y ago28:32

28:32

Can you be both insecure and confident at the same time? In this first of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to award-winning comedian Tom Allen, star of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and Bake-Off: Extra Slice, about his life on and off stage and what he has learned about managing nerves, coping with the reactions of audience…

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20.6 Angela Cretu, CEO 38:43

2y ago38:43

38:43

How do you achieve and stay authentic? Viv talks to Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon, one of the biggest beauty brands in the world. Growing up in Communist Romania she says she learnt about gender and social equality, while ideas of self-expression or personal ambition weren’t present. After the revolution in 1989, Angela joined Avon at the age of 24 as …

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20.5 Lucinda Chambers, fashion director 37:20

2y ago37:20

37:20

How do you follow a dream? Viv talks to the fashion legend, Lucinda Chambers, who worked at Vogue from the age of 21, eventually working her way up to become fashion director at the iconic magazine. Chatting in Lucinda’s beautiful west London home, she tells Viv about how she learned graft in her childhood and about working hard to follow creative …

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20.4 Curtis Sittenfeld, novelist 33:42

2y ago33:42

33:42

How do you simply get things done? Viv talks to the American writer, Curtis Sittenfeld, whose new novel, Romantic Comedy, is already a bestseller and has been selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. They chat about feminist breakthroughs, navigating the room – literally and metaphorically, and what to do with your hands in a photoshoot with an …

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20.3 Isabel Wilkerson, author 44:12

2y ago44:12

44:12

How do you nurture self-belief? Viv talks to the bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel Wilkerson, about cultivating gentle trust in ourselves. The Pulitzer prize-winning writer of narrative nonfiction, whose latest book, Caste, explores the inner workings of an American hierarchy, talks to Viv about bringing your absolute all to th…

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20.2 Claire Fuller, author 34:14

2y ago34:14

34:14

How do you keep going when your mouth turns ‘sticky’? Viv talks to the award-winning writer, Claire Fuller about lessons from life, digging back into tales from when Claire worked in marketing and a pitch ran aground. Offering tips and tricks for persevering through awkward moments, Viv celebrates Claire’s honesty for admitting when things haven’t …

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20.1 Marielle Wyse, fashion entrepreneur 36:33

2y ago36:33

36:33

Launching series 20 with a splash of colour and pizazz, Viv talks to fashion label guru, Marielle Wyse, about finding that thing you love and doing with all your heart. Having worked in TV documentaries, Marielle took time out to look after her small children and then found a spark, pursuing her own childhood passion for clothes and making, setting…

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19.6: Masterclass on How to Be Confident 18:43

2y ago18:43

18:43

What is the secret of fearlessness? How do you focus if you’re feeling nervous? In this final episode of the How to Own the Room masterclass series, we dive back into the back catalogue for key tips and tricks on How to Be Confident. Actress Petra Massey (Sandstrom, Miranda) is best known for clowning and physical theatre - she carries herself with…

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19.5: Masterclass on How to Prepare (Part 2) 22:13

2y ago22:13

22:13

In this week’s round-up of all the best tips and tricks for confidence and performance, we continue with the theme of preparation. Talking to actress Nicole Ansari (Deadwood) and her husband Brian Cox (Succession), Viv discusses their definitions of owning the room while involving other people. Former TV presenter turned best-selling author Dawn O’…

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19.4: Masterclass on How to Prepare 21:49

2y ago21:49

21:49

Everyone loves to feel prepared, but what would happen if you didn’t really prepare at all? How do you prepare for the moments of pressure? In this masterclass, Viv is interested in our different relationships with preparation. Writer and commentator Bryony Gordon says if you're passionate about your subject, then you don't need a script, while Lab…

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19.3: Masterclass on How to Cure Imposter Syndrome 29:43

2y ago29:43

29:43

Have you ever felt like you can’t do certain things? What do you do to tackle your own self-doubt? In this 3rd episode, Viv turns traditional thinking about imposter syndrome on its head, and considers alternative outlooks from her guests. Professor Mary Beard talks about the misogynistic origins of public speaking, dating back to the Roman Empire,…

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19.2: Masterclass on How to Overcome Nerves 1:01:28

2y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Where does confidence come from? What can you do if you’re very self-conscious and you feel really uncomfortable in front of others? In this second episode of weekly masterclasses, Viv talks about nerves and confidence, and how they really do go hand in hand. From archive interviews, Viv's previous guests share their words of wisdom. In the very fi…

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19.1: Masterclass on How to Know What to Say 23:39

2y ago23:39

23:39

How do you work out what you want to say and what you think people are expecting? If you want to speak up, how do you know where to start? In this new batch of episodes coming up over the next few weeks we’re going to dig into our archive of over 150 interviews. In these weekly masterclasses, each episode will tackle the things that really matter: …

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18.8 Dawn O’Porter, Novelist and TV Presenter 33:07

2+ y ago33:07

33:07

How do you regain your confidence? Viv talks to the author, TV presenter, social media influencer and founder of fashion line Joanie, Dawn O’Porter, on finding your voice again. Dawn, who lives in LA with her husband the actor Chris O’Dowd and their two children, tells Viv with frank honesty about a dark time in her life when her TV career nosedive…

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18.7 Catherine Mayer, Writer and Activist 36:37

2+ y ago36:37

36:37

How can we thrive wearing many hats? Viv talks to the author and co-founder and President of the Women's Equality Party, Catherine Mayer, about shifting emphasis to achieve greatest effect. Catherine shares how having an awareness of your audience and the room you’re in can make it a good experience for you and boost your voice within it. Catherine…

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Viv Groskop Podcasts

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Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

The Pool

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We Are Women

Mint Velvet & Viv Groskop

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How To Own The Room

Viv Groskop

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Get It Off Your Breasts

Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird

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AIBU? Podcast

Mumsnet

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22.6 Carrie Sun, author 32:28

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22.5 Kate Stephens, CEO 33:01

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22.4 Joanna Jensen, entrepreneur 37:11

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22.3 Angela Saini, science journalist and author 39:33

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22.2 Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, presenter and moderator 28:27

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22.1 Patsy Palmer, actress and DJ 29:45

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21.5 Evanna Lynch, actress and writer - Happy High Status 28:35

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21.4 Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer-songwriter - Happy High Status 30:39

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21.3 James O’Brien, broadcaster - Happy High Status 32:52

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21.2 Fatima Whitbread, Olympic athlete - Happy High Status 37:53

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21.1 Tom Allen, comedian - Happy High Status 28:32

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20.6 Angela Cretu, CEO 38:43

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20.5 Lucinda Chambers, fashion director 37:20

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20.4 Curtis Sittenfeld, novelist 33:42

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20.3 Isabel Wilkerson, author 44:12

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20.2 Claire Fuller, author 34:14

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20.1 Marielle Wyse, fashion entrepreneur 36:33

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19.6: Masterclass on How to Be Confident 18:43

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19.5: Masterclass on How to Prepare (Part 2) 22:13

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19.4: Masterclass on How to Prepare 21:49

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19.3: Masterclass on How to Cure Imposter Syndrome 29:43

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19.2: Masterclass on How to Overcome Nerves 1:01:28

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19.1: Masterclass on How to Know What to Say 23:39

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18.8 Dawn O’Porter, Novelist and TV Presenter 33:07

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18.7 Catherine Mayer, Writer and Activist 36:37