EP 009 Lisa Baskott Talks About Why Womens Safety needs to be Center Stage
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Lisa talks about the evocative moment during the week of Sarah Everard's death that things changed for her, and why women's safety needs stronger focus for the night time economy. Women and girls continue to face sexual harassment and are subjected to the highest reported figures for their drinks being spiked. Lisa talks about her involvement in the bigger much needed solutions.
Prior to starting 2nd Line of Defence, Lisa had a 20-year career in B2B media, specialising in publishing, tv, online and mobile advertising. She left advertising in 2014 to pursue her passion for property development. Lisa set up and continues to run her own property business buying, renovating and selling period properties in the UK.
As part of a commitment to serving her community, Lisa has been a serving Magistrate for 10 years; she sits as a Presiding Justice in both the Adult and Youth Magistrates Courts in Sussex. In October 2021, Lisa was appointed by Lady Justice Simler, Chair of the Judicial Diversity Committee, to be one of 7 newly appointed regional Inclusion and Diversity Magistrates (IDM). She represents the SE of England. IDM’s contribute to a range of diversity work within the judiciary to provide a source of good equality and diversity practice for their colleagues.
Lisa became a qualified Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensed door supervisor in September 2021. Since then she has worked as part of security teams covering special events at the Hilton Brighton Metropole and The Grand Brighton hotel, including the Labour Party Conference (September 2021).
Most recently, Lisa has been named as one of 100 most influential businesswomen in the UK.The f:Entrepreneur #ialso100 campaign highlights, champions and celebrates 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs across the UK who are wearing many hats and doing many inter-connecting roles, with a specific focus on community and sustainability.
Lisa relocated from South East London to Hove in February 2021 with her 2 children; Eva and Jack.
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