[GUEST PODCAST] PRCA Fuse with Heather Blundell: Youngest CEO in UK PR
Tue Jan 27 2026
In this episode of the PRCA Fuse Podcast with Adrian Ma, Heather Blundell, UK CEO of Grayling - and one of the youngest leaders of a top UK PR agency - shares the unfiltered story behind her rapid rise, the risks she almost didn’t take, and what leadership really looks like behind the scenes.
Heather talks about hustle, imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the moments that can change your career forever, from jumping straight from Associate Director to MD, to leading aglobal agency while raising two young children, to why “nobody is coming to save you” as a leader.
You’ll hear Heather’s honest take on:
- The breakthrough moment she almost talked herself out of
- Why women hesitate to go for big roles and why that needs to change
- What it takes to lead in a volatile, competitive market and Grayling's latest trends report
- How Grayling UK achieved a 0% gender pay gap and 50/50 board representation
- Why diversity of thought isn't optional, it's essential
- Her best career advice: Put your hand up and chase the work others avoid.
A must-listen for anyone building a career in PR, leadership, or creative industries.
Download Grayling's latest trends report.
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In this episode of the PRCA Fuse Podcast with Adrian Ma, Heather Blundell, UK CEO of Grayling - and one of the youngest leaders of a top UK PR agency - shares the unfiltered story behind her rapid rise, the risks she almost didn’t take, and what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. Heather talks about hustle, imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the moments that can change your career forever, from jumping straight from Associate Director to MD, to leading aglobal agency while raising two young children, to why “nobody is coming to save you” as a leader. You’ll hear Heather’s honest take on: - The breakthrough moment she almost talked herself out of - Why women hesitate to go for big roles and why that needs to change - What it takes to lead in a volatile, competitive market and Grayling's latest trends report - How Grayling UK achieved a 0% gender pay gap and 50/50 board representation - Why diversity of thought isn't optional, it's essential - Her best career advice: Put your hand up and chase the work others avoid. A must-listen for anyone building a career in PR, leadership, or creative industries. Download Grayling's latest trends report.