“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." - Michelle Obama Narrated by much admired broadcaster Clara Amfo, season two of ‘The Woman Who…’ podcast celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female trailblazers from around the world. Join us as we deep dive into ten extraordinary women’s stories, lifting the lid on the events that led to their towering achievements. Hear about their struggle and setbacks, loves and losses, and how they made their paths to extraordinary succe ...
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Kris Hallenga… The Woman Who...Taught us to Coppafeel
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It takes a special kind of person to be able to turn personal tragedy into purpose. But that's exactly what Kris Hallenga has done. In this episode, we explore how discovering she had incurable cancer at a young age, led Kris on a path to empowering others to check their chests and advocate for themselves in ways she was unable to.…
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Shonda Rhimes… The Woman Who… Made TV look like the real world
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We all deserve to switch on the TV and see someone who looks like us. In this episode, we tell the story of Shonda Rhimes, a woman determined to make TV shows that reflect the people watching them. Not only has Shonda worked tirelessly for representation, she conquered network television in unprecedented ways.…
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…The Woman Who...Became a champion
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Underdog stories are nothing new. But watching those who have been underestimated, exceed all expectations never gets old. In this episode, we explore the story of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and her journey from a young, inexperienced sprinter to becoming one of the most decorated female athletes the world has ever seen.…
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Jill Nalder… The Woman Who... Cared when no one else did
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In what can often be a cold world, those who put themselves on the line to provide love and warmth to others are a real gift. In this episode, we share the story of actress and activist Jill Nalder. When the devastation of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s was unfolding around her, Jill found the compassion to care for her friends and even stran…
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Una Marson... The Woman Who... Amplified Caribbean voices
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Sometimes those who pave the way for others are not as well remembered as they should be, with many standing upon their shoulders without even realising it. In this episode, we explore the story of Una Marson, a woman who found herself achieving numerous 'firsts' in her career as a writer, broadcaster and activist.…
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Isabella Springmuhl Tejada... The Woman Who... Turned a no into a yes
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When one door closes, another opens, often revealing even better opportunities than the first. In this episode we share the story of Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, who found her passion for fashion as a little girl, and went on to exceed the expectations of all those who doubted her.Kirjoittanut Radio Wolfgang, an Auddy company
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Wangari Maathai… The Woman Who.. Planted 30 million trees
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When we disrupt nature, we disrupt balance, which can change ecosystems for years to come. Someone who knew just how delicate that balance could be, was Wangari Maathai. In this episode we hear about how an unassuming fig tree led to Wangari finding purpose, which would not only change her life, but the lives of many for years to come.…
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Lauren Child… The Woman Who… Created worlds for children
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From Clarice Bean to Charlie and Lola. With every character and story Lauren Child has written, she has created worlds that celebrate the experiences of childhood. In this special episode of The Woman Who, Clara Amfo is joined in the studio by Lauren to talk about her approach to writing, where her inspiration comes from, and why art and stories ar…
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Reni Eddo-Lodge…The Woman Who…Stopped talking to white people about race.
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Even the most uncomfortable conversations need to be faced head on. In this episode we explore how an award winning journalist and author did just that. Reni Eddo-Lodge played an integral part in making Britain confront its issues around race. Observing racial dynamics from an early age, Reni bravely puts herself on the line as she continues to shi…
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Tolu Coker - The Woman Who… Designs with purpose
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The fashion industry is in need of a shake up, and only those who think outside the box will be able to lead it into a more sustainable future. In this episode we hear the story of Tolu Coker, one of the most exciting talents taking the industry by storm. As well as drawing influence from her roots, Tolu uses her work to tell the story of people, a…
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Sharmadean Reid - The Woman Who…Raised up Other Women..by Fenwick
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From the age of 10 Sharmadean knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: a woman who was in charge of her own destiny. Fast forward 20 years and now as a seasoned businesswoman and founder of the wildly successful female networking platform, The Stack World, Sharmadean has not only found her calling, she’s helping thousands of women to find their…
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Lilian Bland - The Woman Who…Flew to Great Heights..by Fenwick
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At the turn of the century, whilst wealthy women were preoccupied with socially acceptable pursuits such as needlework and gossip, Irish journalist Lilian Bland was busy hunting, fishing, practising jujitsu…and building her own plane. In this episode we uncover how a postcard from her uncle inspired the unconventional and fearless Lilian to constru…
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Vivienne Westwood - The Woman Who…Pioneered Punk..by Fenwick
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From working class primary school teacher to international fashion icon, Westwood’s rebellious style has made her a defining force of British style and culture for over 50 years. In this episode we’ll discover how Westwood burst onto the scene with her shop SEX in late 70s and how her provocative designs helped to define the punk scene, eventually …
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Ellen Terry - The Woman Who...Took Centre Stage..by Fenwick
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Ellen Terry was the most celebrated actress of her age. Starting as a child actress in the late 1800s Ellen went on to steal the limelight in dozens of theatre productions in the UK and America. Terry was a leading lady for over 30 years but her private life was almost as colourful as her professional one. In this episode we explore the remarkable …
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Margaret Busby - The Woman Who…Gave Writers a Voice..by Fenwick
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In 1960s London, the publishing industry was a closed shop until Margaret Busby came along and started making waves. In this episode we discover the remarkable story of Britain’s first black female publisher who after meeting her business partner at a party, set up the A&B publishing house, and went on to launch the careers of dozens of writers, an…
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Helena Normanton - The Woman Who…Changed the Courts..by Fenwick
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As one of the first female barristers in the 1920s, Helena Normanton blazed a trail through the courts. The first woman to lead a case at the high court, the first woman to obtain a divorce for her client, the first to prosecute a murder trial. And in this episode we discover how Helena’s achievements improved the lives of generations of women desp…
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Ruth Hansom - The Woman Who….Cooked Off the Competition..by Fenwick
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Cookery and competition aren’t easy skills to master but Ruth Hansom has perfected both in her brief but stellar cooking career. In this episode we’ll be turning up the temperature as we explore the rise of one of Britain’s youngest cooking prodigies: from cookery contests as a teenager to working at the Ritz, creating ‘makeaways’ during the pandem…
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Daphne Oram - The Woman Who…Made Music Electronic..by Fenwick
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Without Daphne Oram, most of the music we hear today would not exist. Through her ground breaking sound experiments working as a BBC Studio Engineer in the 1950s Daphne became the founding mother of electronic music. And in this episode we discover how a mystical experience set her on the path to musical greatness and how the establishment resisted…
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Michaela Coel - The Woman Who…Knows her Worth..by Fenwick
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Michaela Coel is a creative force to be reckoned with. Award winning screenwriter, actor, producer, singer, and with her genre shattering TV series ‘I May Destroy You’ she is also a distinctive voice who has made audiences on both sides of the pond, sit up and take notice. In this episode we’ll discover how a shy young girl from East London made hi…
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Lucy Christiana - The Woman Who…Conquered the Catwalk..by Fenwick
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These days hundreds of fashion brands compete for our attention…and our business, but in the early 1900s there was one name in women’s fashion that had truly global appeal. The label was Lucile, and the woman behind this burgeoning couture empire was Lucy Christiana. In the first instalment of this series we discover how a penniless single mother r…
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Happy International Women’s Day! I’m Zawe Ashton and to celebrate the achievements, influence, and all round awesomeness of womankind, Fenwick, the department store of distinction, is launching a brand new podcast series on the 24th of March. Since 1882 Fenwick has proudly empowered generations of women through the circus of life. And over this 10 …
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