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THE SLOW DOWN

Tijana Tamburić

What if success didn’t mean burnout? The Slow Down is the breakout podcast offering personal stories, advice, and tools for redefining success in our growth, speed and scale obsessed culture. Hosted by TEDx speaker + Forbes 30U30 entrepreneur Tijana Tamburić, it explores how to unlearn hustle culture and build sustainable, fulfilling careers on your own terms. Through candid conversations with inspiring cross-industry guests, Tijana unpacks how to define success for yourself, avoid burnout, and

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01:02:36

Meet the Barrister who became a Farmer: Sarah Langford

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2025/11/01

Sarah Langford is a former criminal barrister turned regenerative farming advocate, writer, and mother of two. After years in the courtroom, she traded legal briefs for muddy boots, returning to her family’s land to learn how to heal both soil and society. Her acclaimed book Rooted weaves personal experience with the future of sustainable farming in Britain and has become a rallying cry for a more conscious relationship with land. Sarah now bridges two worlds—justice and agriculture—bringing

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01:01:03

From UN Advisor to Netflix Actress: Meet Creative...

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2025/10/18

‘In my mind, people didn’t change the world by becoming a parent at 22’ - but that’s exactly where Catherine found herself while at drama school and working for the UN. Catherine Joy White is an award-winning actor, author, filmmaker, gender advisor and Honorary Fellow of St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford. Her debut 2023 book This Thread of Gold reclaims the narratives of extraordinary Black women throughout history and is currently being adapted into a feature film. She published her second

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00:50:34

What does it mean to be a 'Good Doctor'? With Dr...

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2025/10/04

‘I want my GP to be happy. I don’t want them overworked and unhealthy - but that seems like a weird notion in our society.' This was the thought that sent Dr Monika Sharma down a road of discovery, backlash and ultimately personal fulfilment. Dr. Monika Sharma is a London-based NHS General Practitioner (GP) and certified Level 3 Personal Trainer with a passion for holistic health and well-being. She shares the highs and lows of life in medicine with over 140,000 followers on Instagram. As a

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01:15:13

Cycle Tracking & Mission-Driven Work with CLUE’s CMO...

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2025/09/20

From Freuds, to Bumble to Headspace to CLUE: Louise Troen’s non-linear career journey from PR to mission-driven tech, equity and body autonomy is one you have to hear. Louise Troen is the CMO of Clue - the female-founded cycle and fertility tracker, with over 100 million downloads to date. Previously, Louise was VP of Marketing at Bumble and Headspace where she led international growth, Global brand marketing and strategic communications. She is passionate about women’s rights to health equity and

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01:00:17

She made TIME’s Invention of the Year while focusing...

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2025/09/06

Meet solo female founder Valentina Milanova. Creator of the Diagnostic Tampon and the CBD Tampon. After years of hard work in an underfunded industry - Valentina shares her experience and desire to 'de-glamorize' the founder experience. She is the founder and CEO of Daye, a gynae health, research and development company seeking to close the gender health gap with proprietary medical and diagnostic devices aimed at common, yet under-served gynae health conditions, ranging from period and

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01:03:44

[Bonus Episode] War, Business Advice and Burnout:...

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2025/09/05

I have something unusual for you today. An interview with me! I was interviewed on Asim Amin’s podcast Immigrants Building Companies. It was an opportunity to really reflect on my immigrant experience and what it offered me: the good, bad and ugly. I also share my full career journey, my burnout experience and my turning point for a desire to re-define success for myself.Asim Amin is a wonderful listener and incisive interviewer. No pre-shared questions, just a natural flow. If you like this episode

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00:41:51

#16 Sam Lee: Folk, Conservation and Singing with...

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2025/08/03

Sam Lee is a Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, conservationist, and founder of The Nest Collective, an organization dedicated to revitalizing folk music and connecting people to nature through cultural experiences. Renowned for his rich baritone voice and commitment to preserving traditional songs, Sam's work bridges the gap between ancient folk traditions and contemporary audiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.In this episode we

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01:06:04

#15 Author and Coach Tamu Thomas on toxic...

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2025/07/19

Tamu Thomas is the author of Why Women Work So Much and a passionate advocate for joyful living, boundaries, and sustainable success. She challenges the burnout culture and toxic productivity that so many women find themselves trapped in and explores how we can redefine ambition, rest, and self-worth beyond productivity. As a qualified social worker, somatic coach and public speaker, Tamu challenges the pervasive culture of burnout and advocates for a more balanced approach to ambition and

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01:02:49

#14 Douglas McMaster: ‘Bullying, Violence, Food waste...

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2025/07/06

Douglas McMaster is a pioneering British chef renowned for championing sustainable dining. His culinary journey includes tenures at esteemed establishments such as St. John, The Fat Duck, and Noma. In 2014 he opened the world's first zero-waste restaurant, Silo, initially established in Brighton and later relocated to London's Hackney Wick. Silo operates on a pre-industrial food system, utilizing techniques like fermentation, pickling, and preserving to ensure every ingredient is fully

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00:48:49

#13 Molly Johnson-Jones: Fired for Asking to WFH —...

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2025/06/22

Molly Johnson-Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Flexa, a platform that showcases companies offering flexible working environments. Her personal experience of being dismissed from a finance role after requesting flexible work (working from home one day a week) accommodations for her autoimmune condition led her to establish Flexa in 2019. The platform now serves millions of users globally and collaborates with major corporations like Mars UK and Microsoft UK to promote transparency in workplace

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01:01:14

#12 Hector Hughes: 'Have you ever spent a weekend...

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2025/06/08

Hector Hughes is the co-founder of Unplugged, a company offering off-grid cabin retreats designed to help people disconnect from digital life and reconnect with nature.After experiencing burnout in the tech industry, Hector went on a silent repreat in the Himalayas and recognised the need for digital detox solutions. Since its inception in 2020, Unplugged has grown rapidly whilst promoting intentional rest in a hyper-connected world.In this episode we cover: Being the dyslexic twinThe part alcohol

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#11 Chrissy Rutherford: ‘I was told: you should feel...

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2025/05/25

Chrissy Rutherford is a writer, consultant and mental wellness advocate. She was a digital editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for 9 years, from 2011-2020, in New York City- spearheading the magazine’s instagram account - which got over 4 million followers under her influence- along with writing fashion and celebrity articles, styling, producing and hosting their Youtube series Heel Hunters. Since departing Harpers, Chrissy is now a writer and digital content creator working with brands like J Crew,

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00:59:19

#10 Dan Murray-Serter: 'I met the Queen the same week...

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2025/05/11

Dan Murray-Serter is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor (85 startups), and advocate for mental health. He co-founded Heights, a brain care supplements company, following personal struggles with insomnia and anxiety. Dan also co-hosts the acclaimed Secret Leaders podcast, where he has interviewed over 500 prominent figures, amassing more than 50 million downloads. He shares insights on success and well-being through his newsletter, "The Science of Success." In this episode we cover: -

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#9 Marine Tanguy: ‘We consume 10,000 images per day’

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2025/04/27

Marine Tanguy was the youngest gallery manager in Europe before founding MTArt Agency, the first talent agency dedicated to visual artists. They represent top visual artists and integrates their art into various contexts, from digital platforms to public art projects. She is also the author of her new book The Visual Detox - challenging the dominance of commercial imagery in public spaces.In this episode we cover: What visual literacy means What you can do to become a more conscious visual

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#8 Sharmadean Reid: Do you need a Hot Girl Sabbatical?

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2025/04/06

Sharmadean Reid, MBE, is a British entrepreneur, author, and cultural innovator best known for founding WAH Nails, a nail salon that redefined beauty culture in London, and The Stack World, a platform empowering women through networking and business tools. Sharmadean's new book, New Methods for Women: A Manifesto for Independence, features 49 essays that provide actionable advice and personal insights on navigating life, work, relationships, and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences

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01:02:45

#7 Sarah Ann Macklin: ‘I had a full body crash at 23’

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2025/03/21

Sarah Ann Macklin is a British nutritionist, model, and mental health advocate, known for blending science and compassion in her work. After a successful modeling career, she transitioned into the field of nutrition, earning a first-class degree in Human Nutrition. Her personal experiences, including being diagnosed with dyslexia during her studies, inspired her to explore how nutrition supports mental health and conditions like ADHD and autism. She also hosts the popular podcast Live Well, Be Well,

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00:41:04

#6 Olivia Rubin: ‘The fashion industry asks for more...

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2025/03/09

Olivia Rubin is a celebrated British fashion designer known for her vibrant, feminine and joyful designs. Reviving her eponymous brand as a mum of two in 2018, Olivia rocketed to success. Within a year, the brand was stocked in Selfridges and Saks New York. Within three she had a store on Marylebone High Street and was presenting at London Fashion. Then there was a kids collection and collaborations with Elemis, sofa.com, Liberty and more. Her signature rainbow patterns and commitment to creating

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#5 Solomon Oyemade: ‘Do You Mind If I Sit Here?’

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2025/02/23

Solomon Oyemade was a Location Manager and connector in East London whose curiosity and intuition took him to Sweden where he ran the kitchen in an African Drum School for 9 months and started to find his place at the intersection of creativity and social impact. After house-sitting in Costa Rica, California, Mexico, Portugal and Spain he nomadically built Curated Funding, an online library that gives creatives and social entrepreneurs access to an archive of active awards, grants, and funding

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#4 Alexia de Broglie: ‘We got caught up in the...

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2025/02/09

Alexia de Broglie is the co-founder of Your Juno, a financial education platform that helps women reach their financial goals. She started Your Juno with her sister at the age of 24 and raised over $2.5m in investment. In the last three years, Juno has supported 150,000 women in increasing their personal combined wealth by an estimated £600 million. Alexia has also been a guest editor at the Financial Times, named Forbes 30 under 30, ex-McKinsey & PwC, and featured for her work in Vogue, BBC,

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00:55:15

#3 Matt Klein: “We are negotiating our time back from...

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2025/01/26

Matt Klein is an award-winning cultural theorist, strategist, and writer renowned for his insights into societal trends and digital culture. His present role is Head of Foresight at Reddit and running his award-winning publication ZINE (which you should subscribe to!). As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Matt collaborates with brands, the UN, investors, philanthropists and press to navigate the complexities of the modern world. I speak to him on if slowing down, and re-defining our careers

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