What does it take to change careers, raise your voice, and thrive in-house?In this episode, Nadiye Morgan, Legal Counsel at YuLife, joins Griffin Hoyle to share her story of shifting from property to law, building community through Crafty X, and finding resilience - in life, work, and powerlifting.Expect honest reflections on career change, navigating bias, and what real allyship looks like. Plus: why progress beats perfection, and how to ask for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it take to change careers, raise your voice, and thrive in-house?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Nadiye Morgan, Legal Counsel at YuLife, joins Griffin Hoyle to share her story of shifting from property to law, building community through Crafty X, and finding resilience - in life, work, and powerlifting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect honest reflections on career change, navigating bias, and what real allyship looks like. Plus: why progress beats perfection, and how to ask for more.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does it take to change careers, raise your voice, and thrive in-house? In this episode, Nadiye Morgan, Legal Counsel at YuLife, joins Griffin Hoyle to share her story of shifting from property to law, building community through Crafty X, and finding resilience - in life, work, and powerlifting. Expect honest reflections on career change, navigating bias, and what real allyship looks like. Plus: why progress beats perfection, and how to ask for more. 

Nadiye Morgan: In-house legal career change story

In this episode of the Inside In-House Legal Podcast, Sophie McKibbin, Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Pophouse Entertainment, takes us behind the scenes of one of Europe’s most creative companies. From negotiating IP deals to advising on artist partnerships and live productions, Sophie touches on her work at Pophouse, the founding investor and production partner for ABBA Voyage, offering a glimpse into the legal side of supporting creative ventures.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;em&gt;Inside In-House Legal Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Sophie McKibbin, Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Pophouse Entertainment, takes us behind the scenes of one of Europe’s most creative companies. From negotiating IP deals to advising on artist partnerships and live productions, Sophie touches on her work at Pophouse, the founding investor and production partner for ABBA Voyage, offering a glimpse into the legal side of supporting creative ventures.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Inside In-House Legal Podcast, Sophie McKibbin, Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Pophouse Entertainment, takes us behind the scenes of one of Europe’s most creative companies. From negotiating IP deals to advising on artist partnerships and live productions, Sophie touches on her work at Pophouse, the founding investor and production partner for ABBA Voyage, offering a glimpse into the legal side of supporting creative ventures. 

How does an in-house lawyer help shape global entertainment projects?

Rob Saunders’ career has taken him from the broadcast rights of the Olympic Games to the highly regulated world of online gambling. In this episode of the Inside In-House Legal Podcast, Rob speaks with host Toby Hornet about the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way - from building trust with the business to leading legal teams through complexity.Rob shares why regulation should be embraced as both the right thing to do and a sustainable business strategy - and why it’s better to have an expressly regulated industry than risk pushing vulnerable people towards black market operators. He also reflects on the role of in-house lawyers as more than just legal advisors, but as strategic leaders influencing reputation, ethics, and long-term decision-making.This wide-ranging conversation covers resilience, leadership, and the responsibility lawyers carry in shaping how companies act. Whether you’re early in your in-house journey or leading at the top, Rob’s story is full of practical takeaways and thought-provoking insights.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Rob Saunders’ career has taken him from the broadcast rights of the Olympic Games to the highly regulated world of online gambling. In this episode of the &lt;em&gt;Inside In-House Legal Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Rob speaks with host Toby Hornet about the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way - from building trust with the business to leading legal teams through complexity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rob shares why regulation should be embraced as both the right thing to do &lt;b&gt;and&lt;/b&gt; a sustainable business strategy - and why it’s better to have an expressly regulated industry than risk pushing vulnerable people towards black market operators. He also reflects on the role of in-house lawyers as more than just legal advisors, but as strategic leaders influencing reputation, ethics, and long-term decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This wide-ranging conversation covers resilience, leadership, and the responsibility lawyers carry in shaping how companies act. Whether you’re early in your in-house journey or leading at the top, Rob’s story is full of practical takeaways and thought-provoking insights.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Rob Saunders’ career has taken him from the broadcast rights of the Olympic Games to the highly regulated world of online gambling. In this episode of the Inside In-House Legal Podcast, Rob speaks with host Toby Hornet about the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way - from building trust with the business to leading legal teams through complexity. Rob shares why regulation should be embraced as both the right thing to do and a sustainable business strategy - and why it’s better to have a...

Balancing risk, regulation, and reputation: Rob Saunders’ in-house insights

In this special episode of Inside In-house Legal, Toby Hornett (Head of Community) turns the mic towards a familiar face—Griffen Hoyle, Crafty Counsel’s Head of Content and the creative mind behind Crafty Fest.Together, they unpack what really goes into designing standout agendas, why themes like “hats” and “compasses” matter, and how a bit of chaos can lead to magic.Expect honest reflections, practical insight, and a dash of joy—from wild card pitches to empty chair surprises, and everything in between.Whether you&apos;re planning your first event or just curious about how Crafty makes it all look so smooth, this one’s for you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of &lt;em&gt;Inside In-house Legal&lt;/em&gt;, Toby Hornett (Head of Community) turns the mic towards a familiar face—Griffen Hoyle, Crafty Counsel’s Head of Content and the creative mind behind Crafty Fest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they unpack what really goes into designing standout agendas, why themes like “hats” and “compasses” matter, and how a bit of chaos can lead to magic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect honest reflections, practical insight, and a dash of joy—from wild card pitches to empty chair surprises, and everything in between.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re planning your first event or just curious about how Crafty makes it all look so smooth, this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this special episode of Inside In-house Legal, Toby Hornett (Head of Community) turns the mic towards a familiar face—Griffen Hoyle, Crafty Counsel’s Head of Content and the creative mind behind Crafty Fest. Together, they unpack what really goes into designing standout agendas, why themes like “hats” and “compasses” matter, and how a bit of chaos can lead to magic. Expect honest reflections, practical insight, and a dash of joy—from wild card pitches to empty chair surprises, and everythi...

Inside the Magic of Crafty Fest: A Conversation with Griffen Hoyle

When Lucy Allen, Chief Growth Officer at BARBRI, experienced a sudden and overwhelming perimenopause symptom in the middle of a high-stakes meeting, it changed everything.That moment sparked a movement: Menopause Matters.In this episode, Lucy shares:<ul><li>Her personal story and why she went public</li><li>How workplaces can better support employees during menopause</li><li>Practical ideas to turn awareness into action</li></ul>This conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that open dialogue changes culture.

<description>&lt;p&gt;When Lucy Allen, Chief Growth Officer at BARBRI, experienced a sudden and overwhelming perimenopause symptom in the middle of a high-stakes meeting, it changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That moment sparked a movement: &lt;b&gt;Menopause Matters&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Lucy shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her personal story and why she went public&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How workplaces can better support employees during menopause&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical ideas to turn awareness into action&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that open dialogue changes culture.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

When Lucy Allen, Chief Growth Officer at BARBRI, experienced a sudden and overwhelming perimenopause symptom in the middle of a high-stakes meeting, it changed everything. That moment sparked a movement: Menopause Matters. In this episode, Lucy shares: Her personal story and why she went publicHow workplaces can better support employees during menopausePractical ideas to turn awareness into actionThis conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that open dialogue changes culture. 

Menopause in the Workplace: Lucy Allen’s Story

Welcome to the Crafty Show, a legal podcast. Produced by Crafty Counsel, a digital media company and community with the aim to spread joy, connection and insight to in-house lawyers. Join Crafty Counsel’s founder Ben White as he speaks to lawyers who have left private practice, often to join in-house legal teams about their career journeys.

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