Seetha Kumar was the former CEO of ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the Screen industries that provides an abundance of training to the freelancing sector, which under her leadership, she steered to become one of the key providers of training in the UK. In this insightful episode of the Wonder Women Podcast, TV Presenter Ria Hebden chats to Seetha about the industry skills gap which are marginalising hundreds of women from progressing in their careers in TV production; the mass unemployment which has battered the screen sector as a result of the global pandemic and the enormous adversity she personally overcame to become the Online Controller of the BBC. Hear how Seetha’s positive attitude and pragmatic approach to life sets her apart as a senior leader and how her passion for addressing these issues head-on with a genuine commitment to make long-lasting change, will leave you feeling informed, inspired and optimistic about the future of the screen sector.
Be inspired as each month, British TV presenter, Ria Hebden talks to one trailblazing woman who either works in Television or the Creative industries as they share how they navigate life’s challenges to achieve their career goals, while offering top tips and invaluable wisdom to inspire you on your career journey.
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