Legend of Broadcasting, Susannah Streeter
Introducing Susannah Streeter, highly experienced broadcaster
Fresh from her October appearance on Celebrity Pointless, a popular UK game show, and from hosting John Kerry, the Prime Minister of Norway, and royalty in 2019 at the Our Ocean conference, Susannah takes us on a journey from the idyllic countryside of South West England, to her spell as a child actor. Her love of France, being a reporter in the RAF squadron 7644; a media operations unit, how she got into broadcasting; working her way up from the University Newspaper, to becoming a BBC World Business Report anchor and regular BBC breakfast reporter. One year ago she became a senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown and is finally based in her beloved Bristol.
Oh and did I mention she is also the mother of 3 kids aged from 6-14 and until this time last year was commuting 3 hours between BBC London and Bristol in the UK?
Susannah is a powerhouse of Drive and Determination who sticks to her word, makes the most of every opportunity and situation yet also readily admits you can’t do it all, be happy all the time or have a 100% perfect family! But heavens, does she ever pack it in? And exudes this joie de vivre and can-do attitude that could make you think it’s all easy. IT IS NOT.
This optimistic, professional, friend, wife, parent, volunteer, seasoned broadcaster and badass party-thrower has carved out and designed a life where hard work, fun, commitment, and living life entirely differently are entirely possible. Choices must be made, and money must be earned and Susannah takes us through this legend from the Grandad who returned from World War 2 with nothing, to her fun and hardworking parents who remain her close good friends.
In our conversation we talk about:
The influence of the generations before
What connects Susannah, Justin Timberlake and my husband
Work ethic and her approach to keeping your word Optimism, drive, determination
Why she took up surfing at 40 Her surprising approach to planning and opportunities
How being a broadcaster she watches the rise and fall of business empires, most recently Top Shop’s Philip Green
Some of our choices at 16 were remarkably similar - we talk about that
The importance of baby steps and how she can now see the value of packing the presents for competition winners on a local radio station, however frustrating it was at the time
Winning formula for long and respectful friendships (we have been friends for 30 years)
Kicks in the face, following signs, and moving on
Her predictions for the pandemic
Susannah’s poor son bombed our conversation towards the end there so a little editing magic had to happen - poor thing thought we were live and he would end up being a MEME! SO we have a good giggle about that as we close out.
There is just so much value in this rich conversation and I just love the old-school values and work ethic that comes through. It’s a great reminder of what it means to be human and what it takes to excel, be at the top of your game and have a full, loving family life.
Find Susannah here.