D.A.R.E. Podcast Season 3 Launches With VIP Book Club & Private Members Network
The acclaimed D.A.R.E. Podcast with Professor Miranda Brawn is set to return later this month with its most ambitious chapter yet. As the podcast enters Season Three, it introduces a powerful expansion of its ecosystem — including a Private Members Inner Circle and a monthly VIP Book Club, designed to deepen engagement, community, and leadership development among its global audience.
With a growing reputation for candid, long-form conversations featuring influential voices from business, politics, media, culture, and technology, the D.A.R.E. Podcast continues to evolve beyond audio storytelling into a multiplatform leadership and mentoring network.
The D.A.R.E. Podcast, hosted by Professor Miranda Brawn, is known for spotlighting the real stories behind success — not just achievements, but the decisions, failures, risks, and resilience that shape leadership journeys.
Each episode features in-depth, unfiltered conversations with senior leaders and high-profile public figures, offering listeners practical insights into:
Leadership under pressure
Career pivots and reinvention
Ethics, accountability, and responsibility
Innovation, technology, and social impact
Personal growth behind public success
The podcast has built a loyal international audience drawn to its authentic tone, intellectual depth, and inclusive perspective.
Season Three: Bigger Conversations, Global Voices
Season Three promises to be the most diverse and wide-ranging yet, with guests spanning entrepreneurship, finance, entertainment, public policy, and social justice.
Confirmed Guests for Season Three Include:
Baroness Martha Lane Fox – Entrepreneur and digital inclusion advocate
Nick Leeson – Former Barings Bank trader and financial commentator
Baroness Doreen Lawrence – Justice campaigner and peer
Piers Linney – Former Dragon’s Den investor and AI founder
Eleanor Srugo – Netflix Selling the City star and real estate leader
Baroness Nicky Morgan – Former UK cabinet minister
Patrick Vernon OBE – Cultural historian and equality campaigner
Chrystal Rose – Founder and leadership strategist
Simon Blake OBE – Chief Executive of Stonewall
Additional guests will be announced throughout the season, reflecting the podcast’s commitment to cross-sector representation and global relevance.
Introducing the D.A.R.E. VIP Book Club
One of the standout additions this season is the D.A.R.E. VIP Book Club, a curated monthly experience for listeners who want to go deeper into the ideas explored on the podcast.
How the VIP Book Club Works:
Each month features a book written by a previous podcast guest
Members gain access to guided discussions around the book’s themes
Conversations are linked directly to podcast episodes
Readers are encouraged to share insights, reflections, and recommendations
The initiative bridges storytelling with scholarship, transforming passive listening into active learning and leadership dialogue.
The Private Members Inner Circle: An Invitation-Only Network
Alongside the Book Club, the podcast is unveiling a Private Members Inner Circle, a selective and invitation-only network aligned with the D.A.R.E. Podcast’s wider leadership mission.
Key Features of the Inner Circle:
Limited and carefully curated membership
Access to a trusted peer network connected to the podcast
Opportunities for mentoring, collaboration, and leadership exchange
Invitations to private discussions and future initiatives
The Inner Circle reflects the podcast’s evolution into a community-driven platform, supporting meaningful relationships beyond the microphone.
A Decade of Impact: The Foundation Behind the Podcast
The D.A.R.E. Podcast is supported by The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the UK House of Lords.
Since its inception, the foundation has:
Supported over 100,000 current and future leaders
Delivered education, mentoring, and career initiatives globally
Championed diversity, inclusion, and leadership equity across sectors
The podcast serves as a storytelling extension of this mission, amplifying voices that inspire systemic change.
Release Schedule for Season Three
Listeners can mark their calendars for the upcoming season rollout:
Season Three premiere: Friday, 30 January 2026
New episodes: Released on the last Friday of every month
Season promotional video: Sunday, 11 January 2026
This consistent release schedule reinforces the podcast’s commitment to quality over quantity, allowing space for reflection and conversation.
Professor Miranda Brawn on Season Three
Professor Miranda Brawn says Season Three will continue to prioritise honest dialogue and global perspectives, while expanding the podcast’s impact beyond audio.
“This season is about creating space for deeper, more open conversations with leaders from across industries and backgrounds. The focus remains on sharing lived experience, practical insight, and inspiration that listeners can apply to their own journeys.”
Her approach blends academic rigour with real-world relevance — a combination that has become the podcast’s defining strength.
Where to Listen to the D.A.R.E. Podcast
The D.A.R.E. Podcast is widely available across major platforms, making it accessible to a global audience.
Streaming Platforms Include:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music
Audible
Buzzsprout
YouTube
The show’s presence across audio and video platforms reflects changing listening habits and expands reach across demographics.
Season Three represents more than a new set of episodes. It marks a strategic evolution of the D.A.R.E. Podcast into a leadership brand that blends:
Media
Mentorship
Community
Thought leadership
In an era where audiences seek authenticity, substance, and connection, the podcast’s expanded ecosystem positions it as a standout voice in the global leadership conversation.
Final Thoughts
With a compelling guest lineup, new member-focused initiatives, and a decade-strong foundation behind it, the D.A.R.E. Podcast’s third season is poised to deliver its most impactful content yet.
For listeners interested in leadership, personal growth, social impact, and the realities behind public success, Season Three offers not just stories — but tools, networks, and inspiration.
