A License to Thrive: A Founder’s Story of Mental Health & Human-First Leadership

Trigger Warning: Mentions of mental health and suicide In this episode of the We Are Power Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Jodie Hill, Founder of Thrive Law, to explore her journey into law, her neurodivergence diagnosis and how she transformed personal challenges into powerful leadership. Jodie shares how experiencing a mental breakdown became a turning point that reshaped not only her life, but the culture of the business she built. From embedding wellbeing into workplace DNA to navigating high-pressure environments and media appearances. What you’ll hear: • Jodie’s pathway into law and founding Thrive Law • Receiving a neurodivergence diagnosis and the impact of masking • ADHD triggers and creating environments that work for you • Turning a mental breakdown into a mental breakthrough • Celebrating wins and building a human-first business • Mental health advice for founders and leaders • Supporting teams through pressure and growth • Navigating TV appearances and public visibility • What it really means to have “A License to Thrive” Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫

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This episode is 35:14 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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