Josie is Chief Executive and co-founder of Creative Access, a social enterprise which supports Black, Asian and other non-white ethnic minority candidates and those from lower socio economic backgrounds into creative careers across the UK. A school Governor, mum of three and self­-confessed bookworm, Josie is a former Director of a London-based communications consultancy and press advisor to the Mayor of London.  

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Where is home?

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Muswell Hill, London​

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Give us five words that best describe who you are?

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Resourceful, kind, loving, hard working and stubborn

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How did you end up doing what you do?

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Hard work and a bit of serendipity

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What is the best part of what you do?

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Working with young people

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What was your Plan B?

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To become a teacher

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Professionally, who do you most admire and why?

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Angela Jain, MD of ITV studios - she juggles family life with being an amazing role model and bringing underrepresented voices to the mainstream - always with a fantastic sense of humour

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What is your view of a ‘balanced life’?

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Hard work, family time, great holidays

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What do you do to relax and enjoy yourself in London?

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I run a lot, but not sure I enjoy it. Walking on Hampstead Heath with friends and family and doing arts and crafts and gardening with my youngest daughter. Plus finding lots of nice places to drink coffee...

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What is your biggest London extravagance?

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Getting my ear pierced at the Love Hate Social Club on Portobello Rd.

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Where is your favourite place in London?

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Kenwood