The wempower’s Podcast

Diversify to make a change - Sisterhood, allyship and diversity in the newsroom

An Interview with Genelle Aldred journalist, author and deputy chair for Women in Journalism UK. 

Hello and welcome to a new series of Wempower Podcast. 

If you have been following us from the beginning you know that Wempower aims at changing the narrative on women rights and gender issues, by sharing more inspiring, diverse, inclusive and powerful stories of ordinary, but extraordinary women that are changing the world. 

With this new series of podcasts, released on the occasion of the International Women's Day, we want to celebrate and acknowledge the stories of women journalists that are an inspiration for us. 

Let me share with you that missing narrative and perspective, let’s dive deep into their lives and experiences to discover what motivates them, why they became journalists in the first place, and what are they doing to help and support more journalists to progress, develop, learn and grow.

In this episode we discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the newsroom, and the role of sisterhood and allyship with Genelle Aldred.

Genelle Aldred is a regular contributor to conversations about media, politics and justice. A former newsreader and journalist for BBC, ITN and ITV.  In 2021 she published her first book “Communicate for change” and today she runs a communications consultancy helping people, brands and organisations. She is the Deputy Chair for Women in Journalism UK. 

 

Trauma Reporting - Telling the stories that matter, better

An interview with Jo Healey, journalist and founder of trauma work.

 

Welcome to a new series of Wempower Podcast. 

If you have been following us from the beginning you know that Wempower aims at changing the narrative on women rights and gender issues, by sharing more inspiring, diverse, inclusive and powerful stories of ordinary, but extraordinary women that are changing the world. 

With this new series of podcasts, released on the occasion of the International Women's Day, we want to celebrate and acknowledge the stories of women journalists that are an inspiration for us. 

Let me share with you that missing narrative and perspective, let’s dive deep into their lives and experiences to discover what motivates them, why they became journalists in the first place, and what are they doing to help and support more journalists to progress, develop, learn and grow. 

Trauma-informed journalism is a relatively new term, even though covering trauma — ranging from storms and fires to sexual assaults and homicides to mass shootings and wars — has always been a part of journalists’ work.

Trauma-informed journalism means understanding trauma, understanding what a trauma survivor is experiencing before you show up at their door, and understanding how your actions [as a journalist] will impact them after you pack up and leave.

To investigate this further I have invited Jo Healey senior news journalist and founder of Trauma Reporting. Jo has worked for radio and TV covering hundred of people’s sensitive stories. 

She devised Trauma Reporting training for BBC News and Current Affairs and factual programming. She is the author of "Trauma Reporting, A Journalist’s Guide to Covering Sensitive Stories".

She authored UNESCO’s document "Safety of Journalists Covering Trauma and Distress: Do No Harm" which has been translated into seven languages.

She delivers training, lectures and keynotes worldwide.

No topic is a taboo

Interview with Kelly Newton Founder of NIXI BODY on everything about incontinence and menopause

 

Taboos are social customs restricting discussion on specific topics. They create a culture of silence, it limits access to knowledge and care, and taboos can harm an individual's health, an individual's mental health and their well-being.

Taboos perpetuate discrimination, they perpetuate negative stereotypes, they can be isolating and they can contribute to inequities. 

Menopause and incontinence are two of the biggest taboos. At work, at home, and even within your female friend circles. We are scared to ask for help, we are scared to be judged, and we find ourselves struggling with simple tasks (like exercise for example) and feeling really uncomfortable in our own bodies. 

This is why I have invited Kelly Newton to share her personal experience with menopause and incontinence, how affected her daily life, and how she decided she wanted to do something so that other women could feel confident in their bodies...always! 

Kelly is a mum of six who designed her first pair of leak-proof knickers after struggling with menopause and little bladder leaks when playing hockey.

NIXI BODY was born in 2020 and it's a comfortable, breathable, and wearable period & incontinence underwear brand, designed for women by women. 

I hope you will enjoy this new episode (the first of 2023) and if you want to connect with Kelly you can do it here. 

Show Up and Rise Up with the Queen Bee

Interview with Dani Wallace, founder of I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation

Having overcome homelessness as a single parent, domestic violence and years of self-sabotage, Dani Wallace is now a motivational speaker and coach and fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement helping women across the world Show Up, Wise Up and Rise Up.

In this interview we will discover her journey, as a woman and entrepreneur, why Dani has chosen the bee as a symbol of resilience and women empowerment, and the importance of  a community. 

When baking becomes a tool for rehabilitation and solidarity

Interview with Yana Spencer, journalist and women’s rights activist and founder of Tamu Bakery

I have met with Yana Spencer, journalist and women’s right activist, running Tamu Bakery – a social enterprise which empowers women and girls, who have been affected by gender-based violence, through baking therapy. Yana has written a piece for Wempower on the war in Ukraine, and how rape has been used as weapon of war and genocidal tool, you can read it here. 

The conversation with Yana, became a podcast interview.

We talked about Yana's journey as journalist first, and activist after with Tamu Bakery and her work to empower women in war torn countries through baking.

 

Empowering women through performance and psychology. Interview with Ariana Barnes, founder of the Different Women Project

In this episode of Wempower Podcast I interview Ariane Barnes,  performer and teacher of Advanced Performance and Yoga Psychology, and founder of the Different Women Project and runs the Diversity Warriors Embodied DEI Consultancy & Warrior Women Like ME Empowerment programs.

 

She is passionate about helping women stand tall and strong in their craft through the use of performance, psychology and diversity as a pedagogy for leadership.

 

In this episode we will discover more about her journey as an artist, founder and woman, the light bulb moment that led to Different Women Project, diversity and inclusion in the arts, and the importance of representation. 

 

Your Money Adventure, Interview with Fanny Snaith, Certified Money Coach

In this episode I interview Fanny Snaith a Certified Money Coach. Fanny is a business owner, a self made millionaire and is fiercely passionate about helping us understand our emotions and behaviors around how to earn, spend and save money. Her goal is to increase financial literacy, and on that journey help us build our wealth and often fix our relationship with money.

 

If you want to find out more about Fanny Snaith and how her Money Coaching can help you click here . 

 

If you'd like to take the Money Type Quiz you can do so here. 

How to improve gender equality and create a more inclusive workplace

Yael Nevo, founder of Gender Rise a London-based gender consultancy, is an award-winning Gender Consultant passionate about working with Companies, Venture Capital Firms and Angel Investors, at the grassroot of gender change.

In this interview we talk about the importance of diversity, inclusion, gender equity and gender equality.

We discuss Yael career and we look at ways that companies can increase or include gender equity in their businesses, so that the people, the planet and the profit margin can benefit from it.

Definitely an episode that you don't want to miss!

Finding Work Joy

This time I have invited Beth Stallwood founder of Create Work Joy to discuss Work Joy, and how to create a work life that makes us smile a little bit more everyday.

Interview with Beth Stallwood,  Organisational culture consultant,  facilitator and coach

 

Beth is on a mission to help people cultivate joy in their working lives. She enables people to empower themselves to achieve their goals. With an energetic style, Beth shares relatable stories and anecdotes to connect with the audience and ensure they have tangible actions to take away.

This episode is for all those employees that are struggling to find and create a more joyful work life and for all the employers that want to create a work environment that will make everyone smile 😊!

Period Equity and Dignity

Period poverty is a global problem, spanning across borders. It is often described as a lack of access to sanitary products due to financial or cultural burdens. In India, nearly 71% of adolescent girls do not know what menstruation is, until it occurs for them. Period poverty in India has detrimental effects on women and girls.

 

There are several organizations tackling period poverty in India, and we have interviewed Priyanka Meena from The Period Protection Project, a youth run organisation with a mission to end menstrual inequity through service, education and advocacy.