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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era. They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you. WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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Lost Women of Science

Lost Women of Science

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For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and work ...
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Violent Femme

Rahaleh Nassri

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Violent Femme is a narrative podcast about women in history who were brave, bold, and ingenious, yet are mostly remembered for their brutality or villainy, if at all. Each episode will resurrect one of history’s brutally brave women whose image has been tarnished or even erased by men who fear such women but have long been entrusted with our history. Violent Femme will retell and sometimes reimagine history from the heroine’s perspective. This is herstory.
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Welcome Shit-Talkers... I am Paula, owner & host of Talk Shit With P Podcast, a place where we celebrate the stories and talents of creative minds, all while raising awareness for mental health. We provide a safe space for creatives to share their experiences and insights, while promoting overall mental well-being within the community. Join us each week for inspiring conversations and resources, as we navigate the highs and lows of creative journeys and discuss effective mental health manage ...
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Tangential Inspiration

Teresa Wymetalek

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Just a mom looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it. My journey will cover people, groups and even animals that inspire me by making the world a better place. My search for inspiration often includes a number of tangents, but always focuses on finding good. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Mischief Movement Podcast, the go-to destination for rebels at heart—especially those who feel stuck, unseen, or torn between too many passions. This podcast is your spark to reawaken that untamed spirit, ditch the mundane, and start living boldly on your terms. Each episode is infused with rebellious energy and packed with conversations that challenge the status quo. I chat with creative misfits, trailblazers, underdogs, and quiet disruptors who are carving their own paths, s ...
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The Chat Womb

Decibelle Creative

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Welcome to The Chat Womb - the space for becoming who you were always meant to be. This is a no-BS podcast about the real challenges women face in the workplace—and how to break through them. Hosted by Jo Phillips, coach and founder of The Woman Behind The Women, this show is for female professionals who are hungry for more in their careers and ready to take back their power. This podcast gets straight to the patriarchal nitty gritty : Why are you still waiting for that pay rise? Why does th ...
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Girder Skirts the Podcast

Allison "Ally" Jencson

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Each week this podcast will connect you with a different co-host who is a female rock star tradie in construction or automotive. Hear her story, learn from her experiences, and feel empowered to be your own REBEL - a Real Example of Brave Empowered Leader. Subscribe for that shot in the arm, feel-good podcast that supports all tradeswomen to get out there and kick ass! Women absolutely have a place in the construction and automotive industries and I'm giving them a microphone and a spotlight ...
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Publishing Rebel

Malene Bendtsen

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Welcome to "Publishing Rebel," the podcast that breaks the rules and helps you kickstart your career as a successful nonfiction author and entrepreneur.Publishing Rebel shatters the status quo and empowers you to take control of your publishing journey.Are you tired of being stuck in the traditional publishing mold? Want to forge your own path and achieve success on your terms? Then join us as we explore the wild world of independent publishing, self-publishing, and alternative publishing mo ...
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I'm Jenny Pace, host of The Better Business Podcast, and I'm on a mission to empower female business founders, makers, and solopreneurs forge meaningful success on your own terms. I share tips, strategies, ideas, interviews, and book reviews to shake off uncertainty, and welcome in more joy, fulfilment and flow.
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Kosovo is a small country in Southeastern Europe which was part of the former Yugoslavia. In the late 1990s Kosovo suffered a war between Serbian forces and rebel Albanian fighters who wanted an independent state. Since then the country has been rebuilding itself. This podcast investigates the current political climate in Kosovo in regards to women’s positions in politics and everyday life. The gender quota system in the government and its implementation are explored, as well as other aspect ...
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Get ready to dive into the captivating stories of fierce female trailblazers who have shattered glass ceilings and flipped the script on societal norms. This is The Breaking Barriers Podcast and we bring you unfiltered conversations with extraordinary women in bite-sized episodes each week. Our mission is to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, spark your creativity, and arm you with the tools you need to succeed. Brought to you by Women's Web
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When Women Fly

Sylvia Winter

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Every woman harbors the spirit of flight. We talk about it, one story at a time. Our guests include superstar athletes, world champions, aviators, gritty moms, and women who can't be ignored. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.
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The Leadership Challenges Podcast

Anke Janssen and Domenico Traverso

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Welcome to The Leadership Challenges Podcast, the go-to platform where top global leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts share their personal journeys, insights, and lessons learned along the way. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that have shaped their careers, offering valuable takeaways for aspiring and seasoned professionals alike. From leadership strategies and business innovations to overcoming obstacles and driving transformation, this po ...
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In this episode from the Cautionary Tales podcast, Harford teams up with actor Helena Bonham Carter, a distant relative of Florence Nightingale, to tell the story of how the ‘“Lady with the Lamp” revolutionized public health with a pie chart. Nightingale was a statistician as well as a nurse, and it was her use of data graphics that led hospitals t…
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Beth is catching up with Andy Burnham - the Mayor of Greater Manchester – in his office for an extra episode this week, recorded on Tuesday. It’s just days to go until the chancellor unveils her Spending Review, and it’s set to be good news for the North – they are about to get billions for big transport projects. But is that a good enough offer to…
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Welcome to Episode 193 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast! We have some great stories for you. First, hear the inspiring story of the Nonnas, the real life story that the wonderful Netflix movie is based on, then hear about some of the many heroes of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and finaly, some heartwarming wedding stories. There is something to…
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Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Harriet and Ruth ask whether he’s been smart in copying the tactics we’re used to seeing from leaders of the opposition. It’s just a week on from that E…
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Have you ever stood at the precipice of asking for help, but couldn't bring yourself to take that final step? That paralyzing feeling of vulnerability might be more universal than we realize. When I lost everything I owned to a storage auction over an $800 debt, I faced a brutal choice: ask for help or let go of a decade's worth of memories and pos…
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"We're seeing the equipment, we're seeing the protective—we're not seeing the personal." – Katherine Evans, Founder of Bold as Brass Jo Phillips is joined by Katherine Evans, founder of Bold as Brass, to talk about why personal protective equipment (PPE) is still failing women—and what we can do to fix it. From ill-fitting safety gear to the invisi…
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Sorry for the sporadic schedule, it has been a busy few weeks. We will try to get back on a regular schedule in June. That, however, does not mean this episode is not full to the brim with inspiration. We have some history on a teenage Civil Rights activist, some innovative prisons that are focusing on reform rather than just confinement, and a pla…
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Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between the pair and although it’s denied by Number 11, she’s heard there’s a “palpable tension” between the principal players over the change in policy. Also, with a vote on welfare reforms coming up next mont…
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Air-Borne: the Hidden History of the Air We Breathe by Carl Zimmer charts the history of the field of aerobiology: the science dealing with airborne microorganisms. In this episode, we discover the story of two lost pioneers of the 1930s, physician and self-taught epidemiologist Mildred Weeks Wells and her husband sanitary engineer William Firth We…
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Another week, another sticky situation for the prime minister and some of his MPs - this time it's centred around his language on immigration. When Sir Keir Starmer announced his White Paper, he argued that Britain "risked becoming an island of strangers" if immigration levels were not cut. So was he intentionally evoking Enoch Powell's infamous 19…
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“Speak up for yourself and say it with your chest.” – Helen Bandcroft, Sales Leader & Investor “It's about not being smaller so others can be taller.” – Jo Phillips, The Woman Behind The Women Episode Summary This week in The Chat Womb, Jo Phillips sits down with Helen Bandcroft, sales leader, part-time investor, and unapologetic champion of financ…
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Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and those who serve as mothers! Of course we have an inspiring story about a mother! We start off with some really short stories, move on to a wonderful and funny mother daughter relationship, and finish up with a heroic woman war reporter. It is a great day to get inspired! #HappyMothersDay #BeKind #WeStand…
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With Ruth away, Beth and Harriet are joined by Salma Shah, a former Conservative special adviser from 2014-2018 and now a political commentator. They unpack Donald Trump's surprise UK trade deal announcement and what it means for Keir Starmer, who's also landed a deal with India and is gearing up for key EU negotiations. But while the global optics…
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Today, we take it for granted that you can buy a home pregnancy test at the pharmacy. Before the end of the 1970s, this was not the case. Then along came Margaret Crane, a young designer working for a pharmaceutical company. Looking at the rows of pregnancy tests in the lab one day in 1965, she thought, “Well, women could do that at home!” But Cran…
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We are back. We did a little traveling and are now back to bring the inspiration. We have three fantastic stories to inspire you. The first is about Dan West and his charity, Heifer International, then we dive into the life of Jonas Salk, the humanitarian scientist who created the first polio vaccine, and finally, we introduce you to a teacher who …
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Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson assemble for an elections debrief. Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained an MP in Runcorn, took the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and seized control of several councils. But, how does the party promising change in its very name prove itself with greater power and responsib…
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“We start to become a problem in this world when we start to exceed other people's expectations of us.” – Gill Whitty-Collins, Author & Gender Equality Expert I’ve really started to struggle with the term unconscious bias… is saying that there’s an unconscious bias, a loophole?” – Jo Phillips, The Woman Behind The Women Episode Summary In this epis…
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Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the UK Supreme Court's judgment on how a woman should be defined in law. They also hear from Ellie, a trans woman who says she's now afraid for her safety and her future. Harriet literally wrote the law in question, the Equality Act 2010 - she and the team dig into what the judgement means for individuals and institut…
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In The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science Dava Sobel celebrates the many women who came to Paris to work with Marie Curie after she won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics. Many of these women went on to become experts in radioactivity, creating their own networks to support female scientists. Among others, …
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Five years and 25,000 downloads later, Talk Show With P is approaching its final curtain call. This milestone episode celebrates the journey while announcing that Season 10 will be the show's grand finale. The podcast has been more than just conversations—it's been therapy, connection, and opportunity rolled into one dynamic platform. From hosting …
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Welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. We have a great episode, bursting with inspiration. We have some older ladies who are actively combating pollution, the inspirational Pope Francis, and some college athletes who have overcome some huge obstacles to play their favorite sports. Something to inspire for everyone in this…
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Come and join us LIVE on Tuesday 20th May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/ The two Baronesses of the podcast finally lift the lid on the House of Lords in this special Q&A episode. What’s it really like on the red benches in Parliament? And if you’re a Lord, are you a …
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Ever wonder how some people manage to stay consistent despite juggling multiple businesses, podcast episodes, fitness regimes, and personal commitments? Kristen from Turmeric and Tequila joins Paula to reveal the secrets behind her remarkable consistency across 205+ podcast episodes and beyond. The conversation dives deep into what true consistency…
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Come and join us LIVE on Tuesday 20th May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/ Donald Trump has pressed pause on his higher tariffs... but not before he unleashed absolute chaos on the global economy. It all came down to the bond market - which you might remember from Liz …
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After Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo died in 1947, the Trujillo regime did its best to erase her legacy, while at the same time appropriating her ideas. Yet those who had known and loved Evangelina in San Pedro de Macorís, where she spent most of her life, kept her memory alive, sharing stories of her kindness and her work. After the assassination of …
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Tras la muerte de Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo en 1947, el régimen de Trujillo hizo todo lo posible no solo por borrar su legado, sino también por apropiarse de sus ideas. Sin embargo, quienes conocieron y quisieron a Evangelina en San Pedro de Macorís mantuvieron su memoria viva, compartiendo historias sobre su bondad y su trabajo. Tras el asesinat…
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Growth strategy consultant S.A Grant joins the podcast to reveal the secrets behind building a personal brand empire that stands out in today's saturated media landscape. The conversation begins with a powerful challenge: why pay premium prices for someone else's brand when you could invest in your own? S.A explains the four critical types of brand…
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Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text! Feeling exhausted? You're not alone. In this season finale, we're taking a collective breath to reflect on what we've learned and prepare for what's next. This isn't just about looking back—it's about setting the stage for deeper rebellion and personal transformation. Throughout Series 6, we've witnessed incred…
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Another episode, another cheap hotel room to record the podcast for Beth as she follows Keir Starmer for the Labour local election launch. Ruth and Harriet are a bit closer to home to discuss the real implications of Donald Trump's scoreboard of tariffs. It might have felt a bit Eurovision but how does the PM stay calm about what it means for the U…
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En 1930, Rafael Leónidas Trujillo toma el poder en la República Dominicana e instaura un reino de terror. El controvertido trabajo de Evangelina la puso en conflicto con el nuevo régimen. Sus ideas radicales sobre la sanidad y los derechos de la mujer, junto con su negativa a doblegarse ante Trujillo, la dejaron cada vez más aislada. Cada vez más g…
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In 1930, Rafael Leónidas Trujillo seized power in the Dominican Republic and introduced a reign of terror. Evangelina’s controversial work brought her into conflict with the new regime. Her radical ideas about healthcare and women's rights, along with her refusal to kowtow to Trujillo, left her increasingly isolated. More and more people distanced …
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On this last day of March, Women's History Month, we celebrate Rebel Girls! These women pushed boundaries, ignored gender roles, and blazed new paths! Let's take a quick look at pilot Jacqueline Cochran, Dr. Mary Walker, attorney Lyda Conley, and astronaut Mae Jemison. These women all accomplished incredible things and should be celebrate as REBEL …
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Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman analyse Rachel Reeves’s spring statement and how Donald Trump may have made things worse for her. The chancellor has redone her maths to make sure she sticks to her own rules on running the economy - but in doing that she has got tougher on welfare cuts. Can Labour keep the dissenting voices within their…
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Evangelina recibió una calurosa bienvenida de regreso a su país, y se pone a trabajar de inmediato, introduciendo sus nuevas ideas sobre la atención en salud a mujeres y niños. Montó su propio consultorio médico, y convenció a algunos campesinos para que distribuyesen leche gratis a niños pobres. Pero su proselitismo alrededor de los métodos antico…
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Evangelina got a warm welcome on her return from Paris and went straight to work, introducing her new ideas about healthcare for women and children. She set up a new medical practice, and managed to get farmers to provide free milk for poor infants. But her proselytizing about contraception and her work with prostitutes made even her friends uncomf…
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Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text! Ever felt like your life has become an uninspiring routine? A comfortable cage of your own making? This episode dives deep into how embracing mischief as a mindset—not just as playful rebellion but as strategic disruption—might be the missing piece in your personal transformation puzzle. Drawing from my own exp…
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As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the spring statement next week, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss what cuts the chancellor will make to close her budget deficit and how difficult it will be for her to justify her actions. They also examine the effects of this week's welfare reforms and look at what a change in the personal independence payment, or…
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Devastated by the death of her mentor following childbirth, Evangelina decided to devote her life to women’s health. It took a decade to raise the money to go to Paris, which was then the mecca of medical training, but she never gave up. At the age of 42 she boarded a steamship to France. Amidst the post-war scene of France's Roaring Twenties, she …
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