In this episode, Athene Parker is joined by Rani Patel, for a profoundly moving conversation about loss, leadership and the journey of self-discovery through spirituality and creativity.

Rani shares her thoughts on life and purpose, believing that creation is a spiritual act, that the business of advertising, at its best, is the art of manifesting the nebulous into matter. Together, they explore intuition, dreams and the unseen forces that guide us, as Rani reflects on the recent loss of her stepfather and the ways grief reshapes both our inner and creative worlds.

Former co-founder of The Calling and now Brand and Business Partner at Creator Lab at Adam & Eve DDB, Rani is a pivotal and deeply respected voice within the network. We are honoured to welcome her singular vision, wisdom and vulnerability to the emPOWER series.

The chat is woven around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Track 1 – Dreams - Gabrielle

Track 2 – No Matter What They Say - Lil Kim

Track 3 – So Far To Go - J Dilla, Common, D’Angelo

Track 4 – Mystic Brew - Ronnie Foster

Track 5 – Ultra Beam - Sunday Service Choir

The emPOWER Breakfast - Rani Patel Spotify Playlist

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Trigger Warning - This episodes discusses theme’s of Sexual Abuse

In this episode, Athene Parker is joined by Perry Power for a deeply thoughtful and courageous conversation about breaking generational silence, storytelling and the role of emotional honesty in healing.

An actor and entrepreneur, Perry speaks openly about his work as founder of the Be Powerful movement, supporting survivors of sexual abuse to reclaim their voices through writing, film and community. He reflects on why men’s stories are still so often unheard, the impact of silence on identity and wellbeing, and the responsibility we all share in creating safer, more compassionate spaces for truth to be spoken.

Together, Athene and Perry explore how storytelling can become a powerful path to recovery, how vulnerability reshapes ideas of strength and leadership, and why emotionally intelligent conversations are essential both at work and at home. The episode touches on masculinity, creativity, care and the quiet courage it takes to show up authentically, even when it feels uncomfortable.

He wanted to give you his free guide to writing your story so click and download and start to explore your own story in a safe space.

Perry has also written two books with a third on the way:

Breaking The Silence and his second book Story Medicine is coming out soon!

Perry is fundraising for his film ‘It Ends With Me’ so if you would like details please click here.

The chat is woven around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Track 1 – Grease - Frankie Valli

Track 2 – Thinkin Bout Me - Morgan Wallen

Track 3 – An American Trilogy - Elvis Presley

Track 4 – Gonna Fly Now - Theme from Rocky

Track 5 – If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley

The emPOWER Breakfast - Perry Power Spotify Playlist

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In this episode, Athene Parker is joined by broadcast journalist Jennifer Bartram for a powerful and honest conversation about resilience, confidence and navigating the impact of early personal loss, growing up onscreen and navigating online abuse.

With more than twenty years on screen at the BBC, Jen reflects on a career shaped by storytelling and public connection. She also speaks candidly about the emotional toll of being targeted online, the knock to confidence that followed, and the intentional determination it took to rebuild a sense of safety and self.

Together, Athene and Jen explore how we hold space for ourselves in challenging moments, how confidence can be reclaimed after adversity, and why clear communication remains such a vital tool in every setting, from the studio to everyday life. Jen also shares practical strategies for reducing digital overwhelm, grounding in real-life connection and supporting our own wellbeing in an always-on world.

The chat is woven around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Track 1 – Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark

Track 2 – Smokey Robinson - Tears of A Clown

Track 3 – Radiohead - No Surprises

Track 4 – Katy Perry - Raw

Track 5 – Primal Scream - Moving On Up

The emPOWER Breakfast - Jennifer Bartram Spotify Playlist

Jen talked about a wonderful supportive Facebook community called Adults Bereaved As Children. A place where she has found empathy and support around her feelings of grief losing her father aged 16.

For people with teens interested to read how social media is affecting young people Jen recommended The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Jen also offered practical ideas for creating healthier boundaries with technology, from grounding ourselves offline to removing the visual prompts that drive habitual scrolling.

Jen’s Digital Wellbeing Tip: Turning on Greyscale (iPhone):

Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Colour Filters → switch ON → select Greyscale

To add a quick shortcut:

Settings → Accessibility → Accessibility Shortcut → select Colour Filters

Triple-click the side button to toggle greyscale instantly.

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