Women Making Waves Podcast

Patrice Lawrence feels there is still a world where writers of colour are still under-represented. Patrice writes stories that reflect all families, families who do not have a voice or face in the world of books. Initially Patrice’s debut book Orange Boy faced resistance from publishers in their reluctance to present this new and different story. It was later shortlisted for the Costa Ch...

Jaspreet Kaur is a spoken word artist, a poet, a writer, is a TEDx speaker, one half of a social change YouTube channel and the creator of brand Behind the Netra. But that’s not always been the case. Her teenage years were shattered by mental health issues which stopped Jaspreet from even wanting to get out of bed in the morning. Following the interview you can hear Jaspreet performing one of her...

Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is a singer, composer, conductor and musical coach. A woman with lots of strings to her bow - and we discover that is quite intentional.   We did a brief interview with Joanna for our International Women’s day special earlier in the year, and enjoyed the chat so much that we decided to find out more about her.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Part 7 of Jan's Cancer Diary. This is the final podcast relating to Jan Moore's breast cancer treatment. Jan has now completed the radiotherapy sessions and talks about that part of the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Catherine Barnard is an expert on the legal aspects of Brexit. She is a senior tutor at Trinity College Cambridge and apart from having written numerous books she does a podcast. Catherine talked to Linda about her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Composer Shirley Thompson OBE is recognised for her unique approach to making music. Shirley pushes the boundaries of classical music arrangements and has recently been recognised for bringing more audiences to the genre with an OBE in 2019 for Services to Music. Suzie Thorpe talks to Shirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness chat about applauding the NHS (with bells), Stay Safe, lockdown cooking, where has all the flour gone? what will happen when we're all allowed outside again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evesdrop on the conversation we have after recording the Women Making Waves radio show..... an over the garden fence conversation. Well, over the internet anyway. Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness, do the Women Making Waves Backchat, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VAT on sanitary products is about to be scrapped - good news long overdue. However there is another side to this, because money raised from the VAT has been used to help support females facing issues such as domestic and sexual abuse, mental health and long term unemployment. The UK Community Fund manages this money and ensures that it goes to deserving charities. Sara Marshall from the Cambridges...

We were really excited to hear that Sonita Alleyne OBE had been appointed Master of Jesus College. Sonita is the first woman to lead the college since its foundation in 1496. Linda Ness spoke to her about the job and her life.(photo credit Damian Paul Daniel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anya is the Founding Partner at Voulez Capital – Europe’s first venture capital fund for female founders. Anya is an Investor in Residence at Google for Startups, the winner of the Women in Finance Specialist Investor of the Year 2019 award and has been featured in many publications, including the Financial Times, Techworld and the BBC.Anya has been recognised as one of the most notable women and...

Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Zion Lights is a passionate science communicator interested in everything from soil to the stars. Zion reaches out through her writing and also her speaking engagements to help to change the world for the better, working to bring research to life for children and adults alike. Zion was dubbed 'Britain's greenest mother' in 2015 by The Daily Telegraph and 'an eco p...

Jan Moore continues the diary of her cancer treatment. Following the completion of chemotherapy Jan had a mastectomy. She talks about what the operation was like and the first two weeks of recovery - during which she moved home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Emma Boland is a physical oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey and has a particular interest in climate science. Emma speaks to Linda Ness about her life and work and gives her views on climate change. A must listen for those concerned about the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ghina Halabi, is an Astrophysicist. At one point she struggled with physics - until she met an inspirational teacher. Ghina is now a consultant, space scientist and public speaker and works with Enterprise Women at Cambridge Judge Business School. Ghina's story begins in Barouk, a small village tucked among the thousand-year-old cedars of Mount Lebanon.... She talks to Suzie Thorpe Hosted on Ac...

The gorgeous Sophie Winter & Ellie Dixon talk about their friendship, their music, their lives and their hopes for the future. Great Christmassy conversation with these two young women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 5 of Jan Moore's cancer diaries. Last lot of chemotherapy is now over! Jan talks about taking the wrong kind of medicine, feeling tired, planning for the next stage of the treatment - but most of all really pleased to be finished with the chemo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy da Silva was badly abused as a child and went on to suffer from drink, drug and eating disorders. Now in happier times and with a daughter of her own, Lucy tells her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynn Asante-Asare is a scientist, and former PhD student who worked for Cancer Research UK and is now a medical student at Leicester. Lynn opens up to the challenges, misconceptions and burdens felt by black university students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan Moore is sharing the progress of her cancer treatment with Women Making Waves. She has now had three sessions of chemotherapy and has one more to do. The hospital has now started planning the next part of the treatment - the mastectomy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petra Hayton and Sophie Weedon are neighbours who have started their own business selling preloved clothes and accessories. The women are from different generations and they tell us how the age gap is a positive thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before becoming a life coach Louise spent over 18 years as an entrepreneur and consultant, working on sustainability and ethical trade. Passionate about making a difference in the world Louise talks to Suzie Thorpe about the challenges she faces both from a personal and ethical point of view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 3 of Jan's Cancer Diary. Jan talks about the effects of the second course of chemotherapy. An appointment with the surgeon to discuss the mastectomy, feeling a bit tired and naming the wig... This is an honest rendition of going through breast cancer - but nonetheless uplifting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry Daynes is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who is often consulted in major police in vestigations and is a trusted government advisor concerning the safe management of high-risk individuals. She talks about her new book The Dark Side of the Mind and about her own experience of being stalked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Allen OBE is Chief Executive of Arthur Rank Hospice. Sharon was awarded an OBE in June 2015 for her services to social care and housing. Sharon has pretty much loved all her jobs and gives an honest and insightful account of her journey from a social worker to CEO for this incredible charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.