This isn’t just another episode on A Class of Their Own Podcast it’s a rallying cry. Emma Freivogel, CEO of Radical Recruit, is on a mission to prove that the people society overlooks are often the ones with the most to offer. Emma’s story starts in a home where love had no limits. Her parents ran an open-door policy, well her mum did and her dad fed any kid in need could walk through their door. But with generosity came tension: “Why can’t it just be us?”

Emma reflects on the push and pull of family values that shaped her worldview. Emma learned early on that dignity, respect, and love can transform lives. From rebuilding her own life in Oz to London to creating Radical Recruit, Emma knows what it means to fight for a second chance. She’s built a movement that connects people leaving prison, struggling with homelessness, or simply ignored by the system with employers willing to see their potential. Hiring for potential, not pedigree. This episode will move you, challenge you, and leave you questioning why you’re not doing more to help. The people Emma works with aren’t charity cases, they’re fighters, survivors, and problem solvers. They just need a chance. Her approach is raw, unapologetic, and urgent, because if we don’t act now, more lives are failed and slip through the cracks. What to Expect: - The raw truth about resilience and redemption: Emma shares her personal journey from chaos to clarity. - Why privilege needs a rebrand: She explains how we can all use what we have to make space for others. - Radical Recruit’s game-changing model: Practical, bold, and results-driven support for people society writes off. - Small wins, big impact: Why even the tiniest opportunities can be life-changing for someone starting over. Why This Matters: This isn’t just about giving people a shot; it’s about redefining opportunity. The clock is ticking.

Every day, more people are left behind simply because no one believes in them.

Emma’s work shows what’s possible when you stop making excuses and start taking action. What you can do to help: Listen. Share. Act. Emma doesn’t want sympathy, for her radicals she wants change. And change starts right here, with you. Whether you’re an employer, a leader, or someone who believes in fairness, this episode will challenge you to show up and think differently. You’ll walk away inspired, but more importantly, you’ll walk away knowing you can do something. The smallest actions, liking a job, offering a job, sharing this message, asking better questions all of this can create ripples that transform lives. This isn’t just a story; it’s a movement. Join us. The time to act is now. Radical change starts with Radical Recruit. Guest Emma Frivogel https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafreivogel https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/radicalrecruit2024 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-class-of-their-own/id1732288997 Watch on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcast/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Apq2pSbmvytPjABrlidpN?si=4d62eba56abb45ad Social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclassoftheirownpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aclassoftheirownpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aclassoftheirownpodcast Website: https://www.playforchange.co.uk/aclassoftheirownpodcast Host: Mira Magecha https://www.linkedin.com/in/miramagecha https://www.instagram.com/mira_magecha Creative Director: Alex Payne https://www.instagram.com/alexjamespayne Editor: Josh Partridge https://www.instagram.com/joshfilmmaker Music: Jay Witsey https://www.instagram.com/jay.witsey Studio: Podcast House https://www.podcasthouse.uk Episode bought to you by: play for change https://www.playforchange.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/play_forchange https://www.linkedin.com/company/playforchangeltd