What does being bold mean to you? Join Emma Dean to explore How To Be Bold with women who epitomise that very word. In the fifth episode, Emma is joined by telecoms expert Alex Birtles and the former Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt.

You can still donate to Alex' Sahara Treck on behalf of the Young Women's Trust via https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alex-birtles

You can also learn more about Katha (the charity in India that Patricia references) here www.katha.org

Episode 6: Anna Blackwell

How To Be Bold explores the attributes, habits and characteristics needed to achieve success and overcome failure. Our host Emma Dean talks to inspiring and confident women who in their careers and personal lives have taken risks and been courageous.