Speaking of her

Send a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her ! In this episode, Luce takes us into the extraordinary life of Lek Chailert — the pioneering Thai conservationist who has dedicated her life to rescuing and protecting elephants from abuse and exploitation. From humble beginnings to international recognition, Lek’s compassion and determination have created safe havens for Thailand’s most majestic animal...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of Her ! In this episode, we take you on a journey through the extraordinary life and legacy of Junko Tabei – the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and later, to climb the highest peak on every continent. Junko’s story is not just about mountaineering; it’s about perseverance, quiet rebellion, and breaking barriers in a m...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! In this episode, our guest speaker, Elle, will continue to talk about the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy. Elizabeth was a trailblazing feminist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality in Victorian England.  As a recap, in part 1 we spoke...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! In this episode we uncover the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, a trailblazing feminist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality in Victorian England.  In Part 1 we'll be talking about some of her significant contributions to women&apo...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! Join us for this extraordinary story as we explore the lives of the remarkable suffragettes, Vera Holme (known as Jack) and Evelina Haverfield . These women dedicated their lives to the fight for humanity, playing pivotal roles in both the suffragette and wartime movements. The first World War temporarily halted the suffragettes...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! This evening we'll be talking about the incredible Diana Nyad. At 64 years old, Diana Nyad made history by becoming the first person to swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Her journey was more than just a physical achievement, it was a testament to perseverance, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit. I...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our fourth episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are going to be talking about the incredible survival story of Juliane Koepcke .  After a plane crash in the Amazon Rainforest , she endured 11 days alone, facing the wild with no food or medical supplies. Tune in as we chat about the dangers she faced and her unbelievable resilience and determination to survive. No...

Send a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes us on a journey into the wild world of 19th-century journalism — where one woman dared to go where no reporter (male or female) ever had before. We’re uncovering the fearless story of Nellie Bly, the trailblazing journalist who risked everything to expose corruption, cruelty, and the truth hidden behind locked doors. She wasn’t jus...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our second episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are continuing to talk about the incredible life of Korean defector Yeonmi Park. Last week's episode left you on a cliff hanger... did her Mother go with her? Listen on to find out more about her escape from the dictatorship.  Grab a cuppa and come and join us! Episode two refers to Yeonmi Park's book ‘In...

Send a text Welcome listeners to our first episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are delving into the incredible life of Korean defector Yeonmi Park. We will cover some interesting history of North Korea and most of all be chatting about Yeonmi and her escape from the dictatorship.  Grab a cuppa and come and join us! Episode one refers to Yeonmi Parks book ‘In Order to Live’ published by Penguin....