In the debut episode of I Found Myself in Publishing, Gareth Pritchard, Operations Director at the PPA, introduces host Shez Iqbal, an industry veteran who began in B2B magazine publishing. Gareth highlights the PPA’s transformative Next Gen Board initiative, aimed at empowering young, diverse voices to shape the industry’s future. Together, Gareth and Shez discuss how this program is redefining standards, nurturing talent, and fostering a more inclusive publishing landscape. This episode sets the stage for the series, sharing inspiring stories from leaders and other passionate figures shaping publishing with purpose.

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