Vicki Butler-Henderson joins Erin Baker on Autotrader's 'Women in the driving seat' podcast

Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, has announced the relaunch of its podcast, Women in the Driving Seat. Returning with a refreshed format, the series brings together Autotrader Editorial Director Erin Baker and TV presenter, racing driver, and long-time friend Vicki Butler-Henderson as co-hosts.

Having first met in the automotive industry over 20 years ago, Baker and Butler-Henderson are now officially sharing the microphone to offer an unvarnished, authentic look at life as women navigating the automotive world. The refreshed series continues to explore where professional careers and personal lives collide.

The upcoming season addresses critical topics including returning to work after long periods of leave, how grief and motherhood shape career trajectories, navigating colleague perceptions, and whether technical automotive knowledge is required to build a successful career in the sector.

Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Autotrader, commented:

“Female-empowerment debates and platforms can sometimes feel one-dimensional as well as repetitive. We want to explore beyond the gender-equality corporate soundbites and take a long hard look at the brutal reality of striving for equal treatment while juggling professional demands with complex personal lives. By opening up about our worries, fears, and real experiences, Vicki and I hope to inspire professionals at every stage of their career and make everyone in our industry feel a little less alone.” 

Vicki Butler-Henderson, TV Presenter and Racing Driver, added:

“Erin and I have been navigating this industry side by side for more than two decades. Relaunching Women in the Driving Seat together gives us the opportunity to share the real conversations we’ve been having behind closed doors for years. Whether you’re an industry veteran, an enthusiast, or someone considering a career in automotive, there’s a seat alongside us for you.” 

The relaunch builds on Autotrader’s ongoing commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the automotive sector. As a FTSE 100 business with a majority-female Board and a long-standing patron of the Auto 30% Club, Autotrader continues to leverage its platform to attract, retain, and elevate female talent across all levels of the industry.