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“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 w...
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Kris Hallenga… The Woman Who...Taught us to Coppafeel
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, w...
Shonda Rhimes… The Woman Who… Made TV look like the real world
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...
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…The Woman Who...Became a champion
Underdog stories are nothing new. But watching those who have been underestimated, exceed all expectations never gets old. In this episode, we explore...
Jill Nalder… The Woman Who... Cared when no one else did
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 shar...
Una Marson... The Woman Who... Amplified Caribbean voices
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 realisi...
Isabella Springmuhl Tejada... The Woman Who... Turned a no into a yes
When one door closes, another opens, often revealing even better opportunities than the first. In this episode we share the story of Isabella Springmu...
Wangari Maathai… The Woman Who.. Planted 30 million trees
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, w...
Lauren Child… The Woman Who… Created worlds for children
From Clarice Bean to Charlie and Lola. With every character and story Lauren Child has written, she has created worlds that celebrate the experiences...
Reni Eddo-Lodge…The Woman Who…Stopped talking to white people about race.
Even the most uncomfortable conversations need to be faced head on.
In this episode we explore how an award winning journalist and author did ju...
Tolu Coker - The Woman Who… Designs with purpose
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 thi...
Sharmadean Reid - The Woman Who…Raised up Other Women..by Fenwick
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...
Lilian Bland - The Woman Who…Flew to Great Heights..by Fenwick
At the turn of the century, whilst wealthy women were preoccupied with socially acceptable pursuits such as needlework and gossip, Irish journalist Li...
Vivienne Westwood - The Woman Who…Pioneered Punk..by Fenwick
From working class primary school teacher to international fashion icon, Westwood’s rebellious style has made her a defining force of British style an...
Ellen Terry - The Woman Who...Took Centre Stage..by Fenwick
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 o...
Margaret Busby - The Woman Who…Gave Writers a Voice..by Fenwick
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 r...
Helena Normanton - The Woman Who…Changed the Courts..by Fenwick
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 cou...
Ruth Hansom - The Woman Who….Cooked Off the Competition..by Fenwick
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...
Daphne Oram - The Woman Who…Made Music Electronic..by Fenwick
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 i...
Michaela Coel - The Woman Who…Knows her Worth..by Fenwick
Michaela Coel is a creative force to be reckoned with. Award winning screenwriter, actor, producer, singer, and with her genre shattering TV series ‘I...
Lucy Christiana - The Woman Who…Conquered the Catwalk..by Fenwick
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 ha...
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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 de...