Published: Mar 12, 2026
Focus:
Growth Capital,
Private Equity
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, our Invested Podcast is launching Season 2 of Scaling for Success, a special mini-series dedicated for women led businesses across the UK.
From grassroots initiatives to national investment networks, we are spotlighting those who are opening doors for the next generation of female led businesses.
In the final episode of this series we’re joined by Sophie Milliken MBE, one of the North East’s most recognised business leaders and a multi award-winning entrepreneur, author, chair and investor.
This conversation explores the realities behind Sophie’s business journey, from navigating entrepreneurship as a single parent, to finding resilience through uncertainty and learning the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. She also discusses her commitment to championing women in business through initiatives such as Smart Works Newcastle and City Ladies Networking, both of which aim to create more visibility and support for female founders.
Reflecting on her early career at John Lewis, she talks about her unexpected move into the world of business, and how she went on to build, scale and sell her first company before launching Moja, her personal branding agency.
Sophie’s perspective on the challenges faced by women, the importance of accessible networks, and how she approaches balancing work, ambition and family life is inspiring. From her own great ventures to opening more doors for the next generation of women leaders, this is not one to miss!
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