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Latest podcast episodes about Justine Roberts

Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women
The biscuit breaking politics of Mumsnet

Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:23


Justine Roberts is the founder and CEO of Mumsnet, the UK's largest online network for parents—and a surprising powerhouse in British political life. Since its launch in 2000, Mumsnet has grown from a niche forum into a digital force capable of shaping public debate, influencing party manifestos, and unnerving prime ministers. Politicians from across the spectrum have courted its users, recognising the site's unique reach into the hearts—and voting intentions—of middle Britain. Often underestimated, always influential, Justine Roberts has carved out a space where motherhood meets activism—and where difficult questions are the norm.

The CrossCounsel Podcast
170 | Knowing Jesus Has You in Mind

The CrossCounsel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 21:24


Hi everyone, and welcome! In this podcast, we're joined by Justine Roberts.This recording follows a recent session she had with Steve, where they ran out of time before fully resolving a particular memory. In the days that followed, Justine took time to sit with the unresolved part, creating space to explore the barriers that still needed to be confronted. In that moment, Jesus met her with a beautiful word and picture—one that continues to work its way through her heart and mind.This is so important because we don't want people to become dependent on us to facilitate every encounter with Jesus. Instead, we want to equip them to face the dark places where only the Lord can bring His transformational, experiential truth.CrossCounsel WebsiteCrossCounsel on Facebook

Media Confidential
Justine Roberts: Mumsnet takes on Big Tech

Media Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 34:31


Justine Roberts is not happy. Earlier this year she discovered that tech giant OpenAI has been scraping Mumsnet—the successful website of which she is CEO—for content. AI machines, like ChatGPT, train their Large Language Models (LLMs) in this way. Justine and her team have recently launched the first British legal action against OpenAI.Meanwhile, Google is fighting to overhaul UK copyright law to allow it to freely mine content for commercial gain, without compensating other publishers.Justine explains to Alan and Lionel what she hopes to achieve in her court case—one that could be just one of the first of many of its kind—and why she is so angered by what she views as an existential threat to anybody publishing content online.To watch this interview and much more, head over to YouTube and search for ‘Prospect Magazine'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Workplace Happiness Podcast
The power of purpose with Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet

Workplace Happiness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 35:09


Our founder, Lord Mark Price joins Justine Roberts CBE, the founder and CEO of online forum Mumsnet to talk about the power of a career full of purpose.From starting out in the finance sector to founding Mumsnet in 2000, Justine shares her story of building the business to have over 1 million daily users looking to connect and share information about parenting through chat rooms and guides.Listen for Justine's insight into the childcare crisis, what she thinks can be done to help and also the inspiring story on how Justine's entrepreneurial spirit landed her on Richtopia's 2015 list of the world's 500 most influential CEOs. It's a great listen for budding entrepreneurs, working parents and those wanting to achieve a better work life balance!This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

The Pension Confident Podcast
E19: Can you afford to have kids? With Justine Roberts CBE, Kalpana Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Lister Parsons

The Pension Confident Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 29:41


Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com    Having children can be one of the most wonderful and rewarding things you'll ever do, and it's impossible to put a price on all the joy that kids can bring you. However, there's no denying the impact that bringing up a family can have on your finances. Having a child can be a huge financial commitment. According to The Times, it'll take an average of nearly £203,000 to raise a child from birth to the age of 18. And it won't necessarily stop there, you might find yourself spending on your kids from before they're born until well into their adult lives. Add to that, the effects on your income that taking parental leave may bring - you might not know where to begin!  To talk through all the costs involved with having children and whether raising a family's currently affordable are our guests: CEO of Mumsnet; Justine Roberts CBE Financial Journalist and Senior Digital Editor at MoneyWeek; Kalpana Fitzpatrick PensionBee's CTO; Jonathan Lister Parsons.   Episode Breakdown:  02:12 Can you predict how much a baby will cost?  07:48 Statutory Maternity Pay 09:42 The problem with parental leave  11:56 Statutory Adoption Pay and Leave  12:46 The cost of childcare 14:58 Tax-Free Childcare Allowance 15:37 Child Benefit 20:37 Costs as your kids grow up 24:38 Paying for higher education. *We mention maternity pay in this episode and just wanted to be absolutely clear with the figures: Statutory Maternity Pay's paid up to 39 weeks You get 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first six weeks You get the lower of £172.48 or 90% of your average weekly earnings for the following 33 weeks.  *We also accidentally overstated the amount of Shared Parental Leave that you may be entitled to. We said you'd get a year, but it's actually up to 50 weeks of leave between parents.  *We state that the UK has the highest childcare costs in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Though this has been true as recently as 2022, the UK currently ranks third. However, this number's ever changing.    Further reading: For more help getting financially prepared for raising a family, check out these resources from PensionBee. Episode 19 transcript Can you afford to have a baby? Pensionbee's research on fair sharing of childcare PensionBee Parental Leave Policy What I learned about mothers and their pensions from answering Mumsnet questions How to financially plan for a baby How stay at home mums can build a decent pension What happens to your pension during maternity leave? Finances for freelancers on maternity leave How can I get my pension back on track after taking time off to have children? Why parents need to make a Child Benefit claim to protect their State Pension Other useful resources:  Mumsnet Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave (Gov.uk) Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave (Gov.uk) Statutory Adoption Pay and Leave (Gov.uk) Disability Living Allowance for children (Gov.uk) Tax-Free Childcare (Gov.uk) Child Benefit (Gov.uk) Boosting paternity leave has economic benefits (Pregnant Then Screwed) Average childcare costs (MoneyHelper) Transparency on parental pay (ABI)   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and LinkedIn. Follow @Mumsnet on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn Follow @KalpanaFitzpatrick on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok

Intelligence Squared Business
No Bullsh*t Leadership, Justine Roberts

Intelligence Squared Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 36:18


In this straight-talking podcast brought to you by Intelligence Squared, Chris Hirst cuts through the bullshit and gets to the heart of modern leadership.  In this episode, Chris speaks to Justine Roberts, the founder and CEO of Mumsnet to talk about the journey of building Mumsnet into the phenomenon it is today, along with the unique challenges of leading a community driven business.  Chris Hirst is the author of the award-winning book, No Bullsh*t Leadership: Why the World Needs More Everyday Leaders and Why That Leader Is You. Chris' latest book, No Bullsh*t Change, is published on June 1 2023. His brand new online leadership training programme is available on his website (www.chris-hirst.com)  Connect with Chris Hirst on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishirst/), Twitter (@chrishirst) & Instagram (@chrishirst_leadership). Watch exclusive content and original videos from Chris Hirst on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNC4qT90ArKOuKV8B0LWTWA) This podcast was produced and edited by Isabella Soames. — We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be.  Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And if you'd like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Bullsh*t Leadership with Chris Hirst

In this straight-talking podcast brought to you by Intelligence Squared, Chris Hirst cuts through the bullshit and gets to the heart of modern leadership.  In this episode, Chris speaks to Justine Roberts, the founder and CEO of Mumsnet to talk about the journey of building Mumsnet into the phenomenon it is today, along with the unique challenges of leading a community driven business.  Chris Hirst is the author of the award-winning book, No Bullsh*t Leadership: Why the World Needs More Everyday Leaders and Why That Leader Is You. Chris' latest book, No Bullsh*t Change, is published on June 1 2023. His brand new online leadership training programme is available on his website (www.chris-hirst.com)  Connect with Chris Hirst on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishirst/), Twitter (@chrishirst) & Instagram (@chrishirst_leadership). Watch exclusive content and original videos from Chris Hirst on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNC4qT90ArKOuKV8B0LWTWA) This podcast was produced and edited by Isabella Soames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Today
How do we cut childcare costs?

Best of Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 14:36


Rishi Sunak has been criticised for dropping Liz Truss's plans to expand and deregulate childcare. Today's Nick Robinson discusses how childcare can be made more affordable with Christine Farquharson, Senior Research Economist at the IFS, Justine Roberts, founder and chief executive of Mumsnet, and Robin Walker, MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee. (IMAGE CREDIT: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

The HMO Property Show
Ep. 17 - Why Build-to-Rent has people talking | with guest Justine Roberts

The HMO Property Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 38:20


Build-to-Rent/Multifamily is an investment model that my guest today is extremely well versed in.  It's a privilage to have the lovely Justine Roberts, from Kingston Development Group on the show.  With a stint in the US as Developer in charge of over 2200 high-end build-to-rent apartments there is a story or two to share.   Most recently, Justine led Elizabeth Quays $800m, 59 Storey High-Rise, Mixed use dual tower project in Perth City.  Today Justine shares her thorough understanding of the financial models, design and operational requirements of build-to-rent/multi-family.  We talk trends, opportunity and investment.    Tune in for the full run down.   Kingston Development Group https://www.kingstondev.com.au   The HMO Property Co Website: www.thehmopropertyco.com Instagram: @the_hmo_property_co FaceBook: The HMO Property Co LinkedIn: The HMO Property Co YouTube: The HMO Property Co TikTok: thehmopropertyco_ Spotify: The HMO Property Show Apple Podcast: The HMO Property Show JNG Property Group - https://www.jngpropertygroup.com/   DisclaimerNothing on this channel should be considered tax, financial, investment or any kind of advice. Everyone should do their own due diligence as only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are right for your situation. Our goal is to frequently feature edgy and actionable value, thought leadership and/or property/investment strategies.

Spectator Radio
Women With Balls: Justine Roberts

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 25:52


Justine Roberts is the CEO and founder of Mumsnet. A website that makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from baby names, and household tips, to who they're voting for in the next election.  On the podcast, Justine talks about being a young girl from Godalming, mad about Liverpool football club and spending her years at Oxford University on the sports field. She worked as an investment banker and journalist before having a light-bulb moment on holiday with her one-year-old, which inspired the inception of Mumsnet.  Produced by Matt Taylor and Natasha Feroze. 

Women With Balls
The Justine Roberts Edition

Women With Balls

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 25:52


Justine Roberts is the CEO and founder of Mumsnet. A website that makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from baby names, and household tips, to who they're voting for in the next election.  On the podcast, Justine talks about being a young girl from Surrey, mad about Liverpool football club and spending her years at Oxford University on the sports field. She worked as an investment banker and journalist before having a light-bulb moment on holiday with her one-year-old, which inspired the inception of Mumsnet.  Produced by Matt Taylor and Natasha Feroze. 

Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and Innovation
112: Justine Roberts – Embracing the chaos: the story of Mumsnet

Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 27:32


Michael is joined by Justine Roberts, the CEO and founder of Mumsnet – the website launched to help parents find and share information and advice. The site has gone on to become a popular forum, hosting over 10 million unique users per month. contributors have included Jamie Oliver, Dawn French, Gok Wan, Clare Balding and even Hillary Clinton. Little wonder then that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, described Mumsnet as a “great British institution”.

Make or Break
Episode 10: Justine Roberts

Make or Break

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 30:58


Episode 10: Mum's the word - Justine Roberts You've got the big idea but no funds, do you go it alone or take up a problematic partnership? In this episode of Make or Break, we meet founder of Mumsnet, Justine Roberts, who through sheer perseverance, grew a penniless new internet business into the UK's biggest network network for parents. At the turn of the millennium, the dotcom bubble was about to burst when Roberts found herself raising funds for a new internet business. Inexperienced and coming up against reluctant investors and troubling terms and conditions, Roberts found herself in a difficult position, call it quits or change her tack. This Podcast is brought to you by Radio Wolfgang for Auddy It was presented by Owen Bennett Jones and it featured Justine Roberts It was produced by John Jo Devlin and Eli Block and the Executive Producer was Ellie DiMartino With support from The Open University - www.openuniversity.co.uk/management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PEP Talk
S2, episode 26 | Justine Roberts CBE, CEO Mumsnet

PEP Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 61:09


In season 2, episode 26 Simon interviews Justine Roberts. Justine Roberts CBE is Founder and CEO of Mumsnet, one of the UK's largest and most influential online communities sharing advice, support and product recommendations with over 7 million unique users per month. Justine is a non-executive director of FTSE100 insurance firm Admiral and of the Open Data Institute founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. She is also a member of the Government's Rose Review Board. In 2011, Justine launched Gransnet, a website for the original baby boomer generation. She is a mother of four (and two dogs) and was appointed CBE in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to the economy.

Ninetwentynine
Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts on the power of listening

Ninetwentynine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 9:29


“You have two ears and one mouth – use them in that order”. That is the lesson which the founder and CEO of Mumsnet and Gransnet, Justine Roberts, is teaching us this week. She tells Eshaan how important it is to listen to your audiences, clients, customers and other stakeholders so that your business is addressing a need, and serving the people who support and grow it. So… start listening!Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Woman's Hour
Lockdown Hair, 'Red Wall' Mums, Greek Goddesses

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 42:36


As the government announces plans for summer school and tutoring to help children catch up on their learning we hear from parents who think it’s more important to just let them go out to play with their friends. Recent polling suggests that mums in the “Red Wall” seats of the Midlands and North of England – areas which traditionally voted Labour but have switched allegiance to back the Conservatives – are against cutting short summer holidays after such a difficult year. We hear from the mums and from Deborah Mattinson from the political consultancy Britain Thinks and from Justine Roberts at Mumsnet. Throughout the course of the history of Greek mythology there have been many Greek goddesses. These goddesses tend to have exaggerated personalities and are often plagued with personal flaws and negative emotions , but do we know everything we need to know about these mythological women and what if anything can we learn from them today? Writer and classicist Natalie Haynes along with historian Bettany Hughes are talking about Greek Goddesses as part of this year’s WOW - Women of the World Festival running online from today until the 21st of March. Just last week Cara Delevigne posted a photo of her new darker brown hair on Instagram saying 'Blondes have more fun but brunettes ....' So are you like Cara embracing your darker locks? Is the nondescript colour often described as 'mouse' making a comeback bought on by lockdown three? To discuss the latest hair trends is the writer and broadcaster Sali Hughes. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lucinda Montefiore

Talk Roleshare
Why Sharing a Role is Great for Seniority - Mumsnet CEO, Justine Roberts

Talk Roleshare

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 23:41


Justine Roberts is an inspiring example of a woman entrepreneur. She started Mumsnet – the UKs most popular website for parents - after becoming the mother of twins. We spoke ahead of covid. It’s ironic, eerie, whatever you want to call it. We talked about the difficulties of working remotely with kids at home, and the burden of childcare on women’s careers. Little did we know all of this would become exponentially true in just a few weeks with the lockdowns. Empathy, understanding – these are key ingredients to a sustainable workforce. Covid 19 is yet another reminder we need to protect women’s positions in the workplace by enabling their career longevity and growth. Companies like Mumsnet and Roleshare - the jobshare matching site bringing part-time workers together for full-time roles - help to do that.

Bloomberg Westminster
Parenting Special: Women Have Gone Backwards Amid Covid

Bloomberg Westminster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 24:38


The U.K. Government has reinforced some coronavirus restrictions in parts of northern England. The surprise move comes just a month after the Prime Minister urged businesses to bring workers back to offices. In this special episode we explore the impact of the virus and lockdown on British families. Mumsnet founder and CEO Justine Roberts joins Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker along with Joeli Brearley, founder and CEO of the charity Pregnant Then Screwed and Professor Rainbow Murray of Queen Mary University, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women and why the Johnson government has failed to make childcare a top priority.

She Started It with Angelica Malin
Justine Roberts CBE, Founder of Mumsnet, on business, challenges & growing a global community

She Started It with Angelica Malin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 33:48


This week on She Started It, I’m joined in the studio by Justine Roberts CBE, Founder of Mumsnet and Gransnet. Starting from her kitchen table, over the last 18 years Justine has built the largest social network for parents in the world, with over 14 million unique users per month. We chat about the journey of building Mumsnet, the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the future of work See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Global Change Agents with Lianna Brinded
Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet and Gransnet

Global Change Agents with Lianna Brinded

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 17:50


Technology entrepreneur Justine Roberts discusses Mumsnet's campaign to push companies to publish their parental leave policies, the "motherhood penalty" and how she keeps a cool head in a crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Secret Leaders
Mumsnet: Justine Roberts on Saving Parents’ Lives

Secret Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 37:53


Described as one of the world’s most influential women and CEOs, Justine Roberts is at the helm of one of the world’s most talked about forums, Mumsnet. Loved by many and the cause of many heated discussions, Justine has created a place for open and frank conversations for a wide sector of the public. As a wife and mother of four, including twins, Justine has had the exact experience of how hard it is to be a working mum. Recognized for her impact on the economy and ultimately being awarded a CBE in 2017, the Oxford-educated ex-journalist takes time from her busy schedule to discuss all things Mumsnet and Gransnet. We chat with Justine about: The disastrous holiday that started everything Growing the Mumsnet community organically, by word-of-mouth The picture of the first years: a very quiet start (2000) and then a very accelerated growth period from 2006 onwards Getting sued memorably and other hard moments Advocating for many good causes via Mumsnet What a typical day looks like for Justine Links: Mumsnet For more go to secretleaders.com

Bossing It
EP01 | Meet Your Hosts: Becoming Self-Employed, Working Smart & Saying Goodbye to 2018

Bossing It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 52:48


Found & Flourish presents Bossing It, the weekly podcast for women in business hosted by entrepreneurs Frankie Cotton and Lara Sheldrake.   EPO1 | Meet Your Hosts: Becoming Self-Employed, Working Smart & Saying Goodbye to 2018 In this first episode, we share our own entrepreneur journeys, the catalysts for starting our businesses and how we came together to create Found & Flourish. Plus, we share what we've been reading and listening to over the NY break, our goals for 2019 and time management tips for entrepreneurs. Resources Work Smarter, Live Better by Cyril Peupion EP17: A Reliable and Powerful Orientation For Your Business with Kaye Taylor on Real Business Real Lives with Barbara Patterson The Little Black Book by Otegah Uwagba #41 Justine Roberts on Starting Mumsnet And Why We Need Better Post-Natal Care on Alison Perry's Not Another Mummy Podcast The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo To find out more about this podcast and to nominate a guest visit www.foundflourish.co.uk/podcast. Join the conversation using #bossingitpod and tagging us @foundflourish on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. More About Found & Flourish Found & Flourish is a network for kickass female founders, side hustlers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us by visiting www.foundflourish.co.uk. Connect With The Hosts Frankie Cotton https://frankiecotton.com https://twitter.com/Frankie__Cotton https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankiecotton/ https://www.instagram.com/frankie_rose_cotton/ Lara Sheldrake https://www.instagram.com/lara_sheldrake/ https://twitter.com/lara_sheldrake https://uk.linkedin.com/in/larajanesheldrake Play Now Spotify  |  Podbean  |  iTunes  

The Disrupters
Mumsnet: Justine Roberts

The Disrupters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 34:41


Justine Roberts, co-founder of Mumsnet, on the need for more women investors, maintaining a good culture at work and the benefits of scaling slowly.

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Not Another Mummy Podcast
Justine Roberts on Starting Mumsnet And Why We Need Better Post-Natal Care

Not Another Mummy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2018 23:25


Starting a site like Mumsnet is no mean feat, which is why I loved chatting to founder Justine Roberts on this episode of the podcast about how she did it, from her back bedroom, with four young children to look after. Justine talks about how the Mumsnet forums are run and how they moderate the discussions (interestingly, she says the world isn't a fair place when I ask her how she ensures the conversations happening are fair).We also discuss the Mumsnet campaign to get better post-natal care and Justine explains why we need better care and what Mumsnet users think that should look like. Read more about the campaign here.Music: Epidemic Sound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scummy Mummies - Podcast
Episode 124: Mumsnet Founder Justine Roberts

Scummy Mummies - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 27:04


In this episode we chat to Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts. We find out what it was like to start a business with one year-old twins, when she knew it would be a success, and what she really thought of the penis beaker thing. We discuss how Justine got the whole idea in the first place, and what she does to keep herself sane when things get too hectic. Plus there's some biscuit chat. The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review! **SEE US LIVE** Come to our live comedy show! We are on our way to London's Underbelly festival, Leamington Spa, Twickenham, Cardiff, Norwich, Hertford, Cambridge, Brighton, Leatherhead, Milton Keynes, and more... To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, rate, review and subscribe! Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intelligence Squared
Western Parents Don't Know How to Bring Up Their Children

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 59:46


Why are there so many Chinese maths and music prodigies? Because Chinese mothers believe schoolwork and music practice come first, that an A-minus is a bad grade, that sleepovers, TV and computer games should never be allowed and that the only activity their children should be permitted to do are ones in which they can eventually win a medal - and that medal must be gold.These methods certainly seem to get results but do they make for the rounded individuals Western parents are striving to bring up? Isn't it better that our children should be happy rather than burnt-out brain boxes? Who's right and who's wrong?In this debate from June 2011, Amy Chua, author of the best-selling Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and Theodore Dalrymple, the writer and psychologist, speak for the motion.Justine Roberts, co-founder of Mumsnet, and Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent and parenting expert, speak against the motion.The debate was chaired by columnist and broadcaster Jenni Russell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Media Masters
Media Masters - Justine Roberts

Media Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 57:02


Justine Roberts is co-founder and CEO of Mumsnet. In this in-depth interview, she reveals how a disastrous family holiday led to her founding a platform which now has 10 million users and 120 million monthly visits; why a funding round scuppered by the dot-com crash gave them the chance to grow ‘something real’ - a genuine grassroots community, built from the ground up; reveals the shocking severity of troll attacks, including the sending of an armed SWAT team to her house; tackles critics claiming that Mumsnet forums are ‘nasty’; and suggests that Trump would be an ideal webchat guest - in spite of community objections.

The Media Show
Middle East Eye, The Atlantic, Mumsnet move into TV

The Media Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 28:10


Saudi Arabia and her allies have demanded that Qatar shuts down a number of media outlets as a condition of ending the crisis in the region. David Hearst is editor in chief of Middle East Eye. Crispin Blunt MP is Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. The Atlantic is one of America's most hallowed publications and has now announced an international expansion. James Fallows is Europe Editor of The Atlantic. Mumsnet, the online parenting forum, has moved into TV and is hosting a comedy called Bad Mother. Justine Roberts is CEO of Mumsnet. Susie Gilmour is the creator of Bad Mother. Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Richard Hooper Assistant Producer: Helen Fitzhenry.

People Tell Richard Stuff
Justine Roberts, co-founder & CEO, Mumsnet

People Tell Richard Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 30:43


Justine Roberts is co-founder and CEO of Mumsnet – the huge online community based around parenting. Justine is one of the most candid, engaging and insightful guests I’ve had on – it was a real pleasure having her on the podcast. In the wake of fake news, Facebook’s filter bubble and online political movements, I […] The post Justine Roberts, co-founder & CEO, Mumsnet appeared first on Reevoo.

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FOCUS on CEOs
#1: Mom's the Word

FOCUS on CEOs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 19:36


Why would an armed SWAT team crash into the living room of the CEO of one of the world's most popular parenting websites? This is exactly what presenter and Entrepreneur of the Year Titus Sharpe finds out when he questions Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts. From the website's astronomical rise to fame to how the site has helped diagnose deadly conditions, we get an insight into one of the UK's most famous domain names.

Intelligence Squared
Western Parents Don't Know How to Bring Up Their Children

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 89:03


Why are there so many Chinese maths and music prodigies? Because Chinese mothers believe schoolwork and music practice come first, that an A-minus is a bad grade, that sleepovers, TV and computer games should never be allowed and that the only activity their children should be permitted to do are ones in which they can eventually win a medal - and that medal must be gold. These methods certainly seem to get results but do they make for the rounded individuals Western parents are striving to bring up? Isn't it better that our children should be happy rather than burnt-out brain boxes? Who's right and who's wrong? In this debate from June 2011, Amy Chua, author of the best-selling ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’, and Theodore Dalrymple, the writer and psychologist, speak for the motion. Justine Roberts, co-founder of Mumsnet, and Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent and parenting expert, speak against the motion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Media Show
Black audiences; Moderating online; The end of Millionaire?

The Media Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2013 28:31


Yesterday, the BBC DG Lord Hall was asked what the BBC was doing to improve programmes for black audiences - he said he wasn't satisfied the BBC appeals enough. Steve asks Pat Younge, the BBC's most senior black executive, how big a problem there is for black viewers. Journalist Bim Adewunmi and Simone Pennant of The TV Collective, a former TV producer, discuss whether the main channels need to change.A recent ruling in the European Court of Human Rights has given cause for concern to publishers of online comments. It suggests that publishers have editorial control over comments and should prevent clearly unlawful ones from appearing. The current practice is to take down comments once notified of a complaint, though the extent to which complaints are investigated first differs from one publisher to another. Law consultant David Banks looks at the laws and Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet, considers the implications.And Chris Tarrant is to retire from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, 15 years after its launch. ITV confirms that it has no plans to make further special programmes, beyond those already in the pipeline. David Liddiment, who commissioned the show for ITV, looks back at the launch and why its initial success was far from guaranteed. Producer: Simon Tillotson Editor: Fiona Couper.

Great Lives
Bill Shankly

Great Lives

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2013 27:51


Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts champions the life of the legendary football manager Bill Shankly, who in the 1960s took Liverpool from the second division to become one of the world's greatest sides. Famous for his quip that "football is not a matter of life and death, it's much more important than that", Shankly lived and breathed football; but in his later years he felt that the Liverpool managers had frozen him out of the side he had nurtured, and betrayed him. Shankly came from humble beginnings. After school he worked down the local coal mine until the pit was closed. He never became rich and lived in a modest semi-detached house where Liverpool fans were always welcome. His life was a far cry from that of today's top managers, but through his canny playing of the transfer market, did he anticipate their methods? Matthew Parris chairs the discussion, with the aid of Shankly biographer Stephen Kelly. Producer: Jolyon Jenkins

The Media Show
Justine Roberts of Mumsnet on regulating bloggers

The Media Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2013 28:22


Britain's biggest selling daily newspaper, The Sun, has announced it will start charging for its website later this year. It's the latest paper to announce it's to put content behind a pay wall - the Telegraph made its plans known yesterday afternoon. Presenter Steve Hewlett discusses how The Sun is hoping to make money, what it's likely to be offering, and whether competitors like Mail Online could ever follow suit.As separate types of media - print, broadcast, online - increasingly merge together, questions are being asked about how to regulate content. A report out today from the House of Lords Communications Committee has looked into the issue. It believes the changes to the media are 'profound' and put strain on the present regulatory system. Steve asks the Chair of the Committee and report author, Lord Ingelwood, about the findings and hears concern from the founder of Mumsnet Justine Roberts about trying to regulate arenas like blogging.And Richard Marson, author of "The Life and Scandalous Times of John Nathan-Turner", responds to press reports of his book that focus on new abuse allegations at the BBC in the 1980s.The producer is Simon Tillotson.

Purse Strings on WebmasterRadio.fm
Most Powerful Mums in Britain

Purse Strings on WebmasterRadio.fm

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2010 32:24


Marias speaks with Justine Roberts, the co-founder of the most powerful site in the UK – MUMSNET. Womens voices are so strong and in Britan that fact was made known in a big way. The 10-year old site was at the center of that countrys last General Election. Justine shares the secret behind MUMSNETs success and how theyve shaken things up across the pond…. And maybe some things WE can learn from them.

CiTR -- Exquisite Corpse
An Exquisite Corpse Look at Edison Diamond Discs

CiTR -- Exquisite Corpse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2010 91:19


01. Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra / J.A. MacMeekin, Edison Diamond Disc 1918, Hawaiian Breezes Waltz02. Sherwood, Vandersloot, Edison Diamond Disc 1920, Hawaiian Twilight03. Zez Confrey, Edison Diamond Disc 1921, Kitten on the Keys04. Charles Gorst, Edison Diamond Disc 1915, Laughing Love05. Mozart by Rachmaninoff, Edison Diamond Disc 1919, Sonata IX Theme and Variations06. Chopin by Rachmaninoff, Edison Diamond Disc 1919, Valse in A. Flat Op. 4207. Walter Van Brunt, Edison Diamond Disc 1916, Yakaa Hula Hickey Dula08. Green Bros. Novelty Band (Herschel Henlere), Edison Diamond Disc 1920, Kismet09. Arthur Collins, Edison Diamond Disc 1916, On the Hoko Moko Isle10. Jazz-o-harmonists, Louis Katzman - bandleader, Diamond Disc 1923, Cat's Whiskers Drag Fox Trot Blues 11. Sodero's Band (William H. Penn), Edison Diamond Disc 1916, Cuddles, Characteristc12. New York Military Band (Murphy Lampe), Edison Diamond Disc 1915, I'm On My to Dublin Bay, Humorous Patrol13. Justine Roberts , Edison Diamond Disc 1921, Shop Girl (Dept Store Scene)

Editorial Intelligence Podcasts
Work-life Balance: Luxury or Necessity?

Editorial Intelligence Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2009 78:11


In association with Management Today and Cass Business School. Chair:  Matthew Gwyther, Editor, Management Today Panel:  Dr Nicola Brewer, Chief Executive, Equality and Human Rights Commission  Viv Groskop, Columnist, Evening Standard   Julia Hobsbawm, Chief Executive, Editorial Intelligence and author,  The See-Saw: 100 Ideas for Work-Life Balance Prof Stephen Palmer PhD, Director of the Coaching Psychology Unit, City University  Justine Roberts, Co-founder & MD, Mumsnet.com Wed 14th January 2009 Cass Business School

OUT-LAW Radio
Mumsnet's net libel battle

OUT-LAW Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2007 0:12


We talk to Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts about an epic web forum libel battle and to an academic who wants to turn copyright on its head.