In this episode Jane & Liv dive into the fascinating journey of Yvonne Filler, a marketing strategist with a passion for social impact.

Yvonne shares her career path, what she wished she had learnt at school then starting with a business degree and evolving through psychotherapy training, how she arrived in the world of social impact.

As a marathon runner and netball enthusiast, Yvonne knows that life isn’t linear—it's about finding the intersection where expertise, passion, and purpose meet.

Tune in as Yvonne discusses how she navigated the twists and turns of her career, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she finally found a role that allows her to make a real difference in the world. Whether you're looking to pivot in your own career or seeking inspiration to align your work with your passions, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice.

Yvonne currently works with Good Innovation who find creative ways for organisations to have real societal impact. They are on a mission to impact the lives of billions of people through maximising the potential of corporate and charity's purpose to create real change.

If you enjoyed this conversation do connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn. She's always keen to connect and chat with people who share her passion for gender equality, mental health support and delivering real, authentic social impact. Or anyone who wants to know more about anything we chatted about in this episode from squiggly careers, to running to lessons to our younger selves!

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This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠