NEWS

Words at Work: High Notes Returns for Season 3

The High Notes podcast is back for its third season. And this time, it’s all about the role of voice in business. Launching on Monday 27 October 2025 , the new series, titled Words at Work , explores how our voices shape influence, leadership, and genuine connection in the workplace. Over eight episodes, host Melissa Thom speaks with some of the most insightful thinkers and practitioners across business, communication, and culture. Guests include speechwriter Simon Lancaste

Oct 21

5 podcasts to unlock your creativity

Credit: Earbuds Collective BRAVA founder, Melissa Thom, was recently asked by the wonderful people at Earbuds Collective to put together her podcast recommendations on creativity. Her picks range from well known global names like Elizabeth Gilbert to local artists including Bristol's former poet in residence, Vanessa Kissule talking to poet, Lemn Sissay MBE . And we had to include one of our most listened to episodes from the HIGH NOTES podcast - with radio and showbiz pre

industry voices

Jul 15

Voice Cloning and Generative AI

BRAVA CEO Melissa Thom speaks out on voice cloning and the urgent need for protections in the age of generative AI, in response to a troubling case reported in Charting Gen AI.

industry voices

Jun 25