Life is about stretching yourself and entering an environment in which you can excel. Challenges can be exhilarating James is very proud of founding Start Up Loans, which has launched 28,000 UK businesses who are committed and passionate will always find a way. If it's the expense of going to Uni that's stopping you, there may be a scholarship or a bursary available. I do believe if you want something badly enough, you can make it happen. Figures show that women still have a long way to go before we reach equality in the workplace, both in terms of positions and pay achievable. 0 3 0 /// J O B S & C A R E E R S How do you think schools, the government and employers can improve this situation? The market out there today is substantially better than it was 10 years ago. I think there's a much greater awareness about gender equality between government and employers and people in general. The landscape today is much better than it has ever been before - but could it get better? I would say it could and I definitely think it will. We have a balanced environment today and there are as many females in work as there are males. The best always rise to the top and, just because you're a woman, does not mean you can't be equally successful. There are many amazing examples of women in leadership in every sector and every field in every walk of life. Whether you're the Prime Minister or a Teacher, every single profession today has proved beyond doubt that a woman can achieve the same success as a man.