Welcome to Business Book Bites, the podcast where we distil the wisdom of influential business books and their authors. In today's episode, host Karen Williams sits down with Helen Rowe, the award-winning author of ‘Eliminating Poverty in Britain’.
Helen's journey from a housing association researcher and civil servant to a successful author and social advocate is nothing short of inspiring. She penned her impactful book while navigating the challenges of being a stay-at-home mum, driven by a desire to create a better world for future generations.
Helen shares the highs and lows of her writing process, the importance of perseverance, and the unexpected paths her book has opened up — from speaking at the all-party parliamentary group on poverty to winning prestigious awards. Whether you're an aspiring writer or passionate about social change, Helen's story is bound to motivate and enlighten.
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Key Takeaways - Leverage Your Unique Skills to Drive Change: Helen's background in writing and research propelled her to author a book that addresses crucial social issues. Recognise your strengths and use them to make a difference in areas you're passionate about.
- Persevere Through Challenges: From battling the intricacies of getting published to securing permissions for 143 quotes, Helen’s journey underscores the importance of grit and determination. Remember, the path might be tough, but the destination is worth it.
- Network and Collaborate: Helen's success was bolstered by the support of friends, mentors, and industry connections. Engage with your network, attend events, and don’t hesitate to seek book mentorship. The right connections can open doors you never imagined.
Bio Helen Rowe is the author of ‘Eliminating Poverty in Britain’ and trainer on The Biology of Poverty and The Biology of Child Poverty. She wrote the book as a stay-at-home parent. Prior to this she won a research award for her work at a housing association and was co-chair of The Connected Housing Initiative which campaigned for cheaper internet access for poorer sections of society. Before that, Helen spent nine years as a civil servant at The Foreign office, working on counter terrorism and chemical and biological weapons systems.
Website: www.helenroweuk.net and find her book via
https://lnk.to/eliminatingpovertyTW?s=08 Socials: www.linkedin.com/in/helenroweuk Instagram/YouTube: @HelenRoweUK
Time stamped overview:
00:00 Chat with Helen Rowe: author and trainer.
03:48 Book mentor's guidance led to publishing deal.
08:37 Developed training courses to bridge knowledge gap.
12:06 Pursuing engagement on addressing poverty with organizations.
14:51 Make a difference: take action, ignite change.
17:42 Meet people face-to-face for publishing success.
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