BAILEY

Science Producer and Director of Science Documentaries

By Dani Clarke

Who was the most inspiring person you met at City? Probably Penny Marshall – she was so badass. As well as giving good advice about practical skills and presenting tips, she warned me that no romantic relationship could survive the lifestyle of a junior journalist, and I don’t think she’s far wrong.

What has been the highlight of your career so far? Executive producing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual show (called Goalkeepers) about the UN’s sustainable development goals. We get to platform some of the most inspiring individuals from all over the world who are working on zeitgeisty issues across global healthcare and gender equality. Writing those scripts and producing that run of show – from short flms and panels, to speeches and interview segments, is a privilege.

Self care tip – how do you manage your well being? Time blocking. It sounds really boring, but when you live a fast-paced life with a schedule that rarely has structure, time blocking in the morning means you can fnd time to take a break and plan a walk with a podcast, or a drink in the pub with a friend. It’s not enough to just say you’ll fnd time for it. I don’t know what kind of magic it is, but if I’ve written it down, invariably, it happens.