**Silver Medalist at The British Podcast Awards**
// A gritty and fascinating conversation about racism. Rebekah is a criminologist, an academic, an activist, and a coach. She shares her insights on institutional racism, her personal experiences of racism, racism as trauma, and her adventures with the US police… //
// Audrey shares her top tips for using body language to convey confidence, warmth, competence and charisma. Lots of practical advice on non-verbal communication and some of the danger signs to watch out for as well. //
// Yosh talks about her Eyptian roots, and moving all round the UK as a child, and the challenges of fitting into British schools, often the only Muslim in her class. She explores what Ramadan means to her, and how her faith has played out in her adult life. //
// Dr Emma talks about the highs and lows of medicine, and being a doctor in covid times. She specialises in children and teenage dermatology (skin) and looks after patients with conditions like severe rashes, birth marks and skin cancers. She is passionate abou… //
// Jenni grew up in Germany and South Africa and talks about the impact of that on her sense of identity. Her first career was in TV Journalism, and then made a move into Executive Search. She talks about taking risks, having great support networks and what it … //
// Jo Blackshaw tells her inspirational story of rowing the Atlantic with three other working mums. She shares the highs and lows of the journey, what it took to get to the start line, how they overcame their difficulties, and what she's learnt from the whole ex… //
// The most inspiring conversation with Mandy who shares her grit and determination to get accepted into the RAF. She talks about what it feels like to fly a jet, to have an enemy missile locked on to her plane over Iraq, and how she coped in the male dominated … //
// Lexie Elliott - tells her inspiring story of how she swam the Channel, did a PhD in Theoretical Physics, had a successful career in finance and is now authoring her fourth crime novel! She also shares her experiences on caring for her mother with Alzheimers. … //
// Amy Owen talks about what it is like knowing you have stage 4 cancer and being treated palliatively. She addresses all the crunchy issues about what to say to someone with cancer, how to help, and shares her wisdom of a fascinating life and faith, and the lega… //
// Miranda gives wise advice about following your inner compass and forging your way through your teenage years. She also talks about her show, Miranda, and some of the funniest moments, and her story of how she got there. An episode of inspiration, honesty and… //
// Claire talks about playing elite sport and about her passion for lacrosse. Her motto is "you have to break some eggs to make an omelette" and she discusses the sacrifices that go with sport at this level. //
// Laura Young, #lesswastelaura, shares her story of becoming a climate activist. She talks about COP26, the global climate summit happening in November in Glasgow, and lots of top tips on how we can make small changes in our lives to live more sustainably. //
// Amelia Monaghan, aged 19, talks about visiting China and learning Chinese. She shares her wisdom on stepping out there to take risks, and asks herself that question "If I wasn't afraid, what would I do?" //
// Ellen tells her fascinating story of leaving her home country, The Netherlands, and moving to UK in her twenties. Here she built her life and career, and stepped into the unknown to follow her dream of starting her own fashion company. An inspirational tale … //
// Asia's mother is from Jamaica and her father is from the UK. Her parents' work has seen her live all over the world. She talks about coping with the microaggressions towards her hair through her teenage years, and how she dealt with it. An inspiration to an… //
// Georgia talks about breaking up with her husband and marrying her wife, and the courage it took to make hard decisions. A really inspiring conversation about taking risks, how there's no such thing as a mistake, and all the wisdom she's accumulated in her thr… //
// Helen Mitchell describes her fascinating career journey weaving her creativity into business. She started as an artist, moved then to banking, founded her own company, and more recently she's worked in heavy manufacturing. She talks of how she sought creative… //
// Victoria Peppiatt, founder of Phrasee, a tech company that uses Artificial Intelligence for marketing, talks about life in the tech sector and what it was like being more curvy than her friends when she was a teenager! Full of practical advice and top tips fo… //
// Audrey talks about the things we can do to boost our happiness - and the science behind it. Hear about some of the greatest experiments from the world of positive psychology, and things we can do in everyday life to make ourselves feel happier. //
// Natasha Eeles, founder and CEO of Bold Voices, gives her expert advice on sexual harassment and what it means if you're aged 9-15. Following the Everyone's Invited press explosion on sexual harassment in schools, Tash explains it in a straightforward way and … //
// Camilla Foottit, founder of Higgidy Pies, talks with her daughter Kate, about finding her groove. She tells the story of how Higgidy Pies was born and how she pursued her dream, doing what did she did best. Kate shares her perspectives of having a working mu… //
// Christine Armstrong, author of Mother of all Jobs, talks about being inspired by reading and how it helps her grow her confidence, how to think about charm as a superpower, and tips on how to show up to convey confidence. //
// Julia Strachan, World Record Holder for Rowing the Atlantic, former Sky Sports presenter and campaigner against Human Trafficking. She shares her incredible story of rowing the Atlantic, what inspired her to do so, and why she cares so deeply about modern day… //
// Kavita Puri, BBC Radio and TV broadcaster and Author of "Partition Voices" talks about following your dreams, how hers led her into journalism, and what inspired her to write her book "Partition Voices" about the partition of India and Pakistan. Her father wa… //
// Carolina talks about our relationship with food, our attitudes and mindset towards it, and how we use social media wisely. //
// Claudia, a student at Kings, talks about what it was like growing up feeling different to her friends because she's very tall. She chats about being brave and taking risks, going to China, and lots of top tips and advice. //
// Sandrina talks about adapting to change, missing home, and trying to find the small things that make you happy. She is from Portugal, and has lived in UK for several years, and now lives in Sweden. //
// Audrey, who happens to be Myrtle's mum, is an executive coach who works with lots of women in the area of confidence. She talks about taking risks, doing things scared, what the difference between a fixed and growth mindset it, and why nerves can be good for … //
// Ella, a student at Leeds, gives her views on what she's learnt from her disabled brother, the impact of social media, worrying about appearances, and overcoming fears of public speaking. //
// Hannah Merrison talks about never giving up on your dreams. Hers was to go to medical school, but when she didn't get the A Level grades she needed, she refused to leave it there. A tale of sheer grit and hard work, and above all, her dogged determination. … //
// Jo Rice, CEO of Resurgo, wishes she'd taken more risks when she was younger, and discusses what it was like to lose her father in her twenties. She also talks about body shape and what things she still finds scary as an adult! //
// Rebecca Stewart discusses how she wishes she'd spent less time comparing herself to others. She talks about friendships, having difficult conversations, and why never to give up hope when something seems impossible. //
// Natasha Eeles, CEO and Founder of Bold Voices, talks about her biggest mistake and what she learnt from it. Passionate about Gender Equality, she shares her story and her wisdom. //
// Why should you listen to the Confidence Fighter? Have you ever found yourself missing out on opportunities because you didn't feel brave enough to try? Have you ever made a mistake and let fear of failure stop you trying again? This trailer is to whet your … //
// Why should you listen to the Confidence Fighter? Have you ever found yourself missing out on opportunities because you didn't feel brave enough to try? Have you ever made a mistake and let fear of failure stop you trying again? This trailer is to whet your … //
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