The emPOWER Breakfast Podcast With Barny Wright Is Out

The latest episode of The emPOWER Breakfast podcast, hosted by Athene Parker, is now live and features a powerful and moving conversation with Barny Wright, CEO and Partner of No.8 London. and the inaugural guest speaker at our first ever emPOWERMENt event earlier this year.

Barny has built an impressive career leading one of the industry’s most respected post and audio companies, but his personal journey has been anything but straightforward. In this episode, he shares with raw honesty his experiences of addiction and recovery, navigating the relentless pressures of this wonderful advertising life, and processing the grief of family loss. At the heart of his story is a profound commitment to sobriety, and the resilience, humour and courage that have helped him reshape both his life and his leadership.

The conversation also explores the realities of mental health in our industry, the importance of asking for help, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. True to The emPOWER Breakfast spirit, Barny’s story is threaded with music that maps out the highs and lows of his life. A moving soundtrack that brings depth and humanity to his reflections.

This is an honest, hopeful and necessary conversation. One that will resonate with many and spark meaningful dialogue in our community about how we support each other through life’s challenges.

The full emPOWER Breakfast Podcast Series Two, Episode Three with Barny Wright is out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe, and please share your thoughts.

A huge thank you to our podcast sponsors String & Tins, and to our brilliant all-female production team: producer Esi Jonuzi and engineer Livy Wicks, who also composed our beautiful theme music.