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Episode Description

In this episode, Julia is joined by Miriam Haart for a powerful conversation on breaking religious boundaries and embracing authenticity. Miriam, a tech innovator, podcast host and queer content creator, shares her journey of challenging societal expectations and reclaiming her identity.

From choosing authentic self-expression over imposed norms to finding courage in the face of doubt, this episode explores what it takes to break free. Miriam reflects on the small but significant acts of defiance—whether it is writing in a notebook instead of a laptop, swapping a uniform for personal style, or rejecting the pressure to conform.

If you have ever felt judged for your choices, been told you are too much to lead, or struggled to own your space, this conversation will resonate deeply.

About the Guests

Miriam Haart

Miriam Haart is a tech entrepreneur, media personality and advocate for self-expression. Best known for her work in technology and storytelling, she uses her platform to challenge societal norms and empower others to live unapologetically

About the Host

Julia Middleton

Julia Middleton is the host of the Women Emerging podcast and a best-selling author of “If that’s leading, I’m in” as well as two previous books: “Leading beyond Authority” and “Cultural Intelligence”. She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to find their own approach to leading.

In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and in 2022 she lead an expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leading that resonates with women’. She now leads expeditions with women all over the world based on 4Es methodology, discovered in the first expedition.

Prior to that, Julia was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose, which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organisations in the world.
Julia is also an Ambassador for the Aurora Prize based in Armenia, on the boards of Alfanar Venture Philanthropy in the Arab World and Equality Now, which operates globally, and on the Advisory Councils of Fundacao Dom Cabral in Brazil and Synapse in Pakistan.

Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.