Dame Benita Refson's guest appearances

Dame Benita Refson

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Awarded an OBE and then recognised as Dame for her services to children and young people Benita (Benny) Refson is one of the most influential people in the nonprofit / charity sector. Benny joins Purposely Podcast to talk about her formative years, including the influence of her father, a false start in psych services and then an interlude in the fashion industry with Vogue as a junior runner. Benny then founded the children’s charity Place2Be and grew it and its impact exponentially over a 29 year period as CEO. Place2Be are committed to helping children with their mental health. Their approach to children’s mental health means they aim to intervene early to prevent life-long mental health issues. Benny offers leadership and commercial advice she also discusses the affects of COVID-19. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Awarded an OBE and then recognised as Dame for her services to children and young people Benita (Benny) Refson is one of the most influential people in the nonprofit / charity sector. Benny joins Purposely Podcast to talk about her formative years, including the influence of her father, a false start in psych services and then an interlude in the fashion industry with Vogue as a junior runner. Benny then founded the children’s charity Place2Be and grew it and its impact exponentially over a 29 year period as CEO. Place2Be are committed to helping children with their mental health. Their approach to children’s mental health means they aim to intervene early to prevent life-long mental health issues. Benny offers leadership and commercial advice she also discusses the affects of COVID-19. <br><br>--- <br><br>Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message</a>

#17 'swapping Vogue for a life of purpose' Dame Benita Refson founding Trustee of Place2Be 

Benita is Founder of Place2Be and a qualified counsellor. Benita was CEO for 20 years until 2014 when she stepped down and was appointed life time President and continues to support the organisation enthusiastically through her role as President. Benita received an OBE for Services to Children and Families in 2007; was awarded an Honorary … Continue reading Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248 →

Benita is Founder of Place2Be and a qualified counsellor. Benita was CEO for 20 years until 2014 when she stepped down and was appointed life time President and continues to support the organisation enthusiastically through her role as President. Benita received an OBE for Services to Children and Families in 2007; was awarded an Honorary … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/why-we-should-get-our-heads-together-in-aplace2be-to-tackle-child-mental-health-issues-with-dame-benita-refson-dbe-pp248/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248 →</a>

Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248