Vulva La Revolution
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast that celebrates and discovers what makes women interesting, innovative and inspirational.
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Sophie Williams, Anti-Racist Ally & Millennial Black author on becoming a vital voice of anti-racism
August 16, 2020 10:24 - 42 minutes - 39 MBSophie Williams, author of Anti-Racist Ally & Millennial Black talks about why she has focussed on allyship in the fight against racism, how black women can navigate the workplace without changing themselves and how the success of her Instagram page (@officialmillennialblack) happened by accident. Follow Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/officialmillennialblack https://www.instagram.com/sophiewilliamsofficial Pre-Order Sophie's books: Anti-Racist Ally https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007985126/...
Director of Romantic Comedy, Elizabeth Sankey On Internalised Misogyny & The Power of Rom Coms
August 02, 2020 08:35 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBElizabeth Sankey talks about how creating her documentary Romantic Comedy made her look at her own internalised misogyny, the process of creating Romantic Comedy and unexpectedly discussed the pressures women face and the decision of having a child. Watch Romantic Comedy: https://mubi.com/films/romantic-comedy-2019 Follow Romantic Comedy: https://twitter.com/romcommovie https://www.instagram.com/romcommovie Follow Elizabeth Sankey: https://twitter.com/sankles https://www.instagram.com/sankles
The Best And Worst Of The OC With Heather And Kerry From I Have Never Seen The OC
May 31, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBHeather and Kerry from the I've Never Seen the OC podcast talk me through the most problematic and iconic moments of The OC series one. https://anchor.fm/neverseentheoc https://twitter.com/NeverSeenTheOC https://www.instagram.com/neverseentheoc
The Best And Worst Of The OC With Heather And Kerry From I Have Never Seen The OC (1)
May 31, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBHeather and Kerry from the I've Never Seen the OC podcast talk me through the most problematic and iconic moments of The OC series one. https://anchor.fm/neverseentheoc https://twitter.com/NeverSeenTheOC https://www.instagram.com/neverseentheoc
Running A Business On Your Own Terms, Bipolar Diagnoses And Big Break Ups W. Lola Hoad
May 09, 2020 11:14 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWriter, podcaster and coach Lola Hoad of One Girl Band talks about the choices she makes for her business based on her happiness, her recent diagnosis of bipolar and what that means for running a business on her terms and we talk about break ups, because we wanted to cover it ALL. Find Lola: https://www.instagram.com/lolahoad https://twitter.com/lolahoad_ Find One Girl Band: https://www.instagram.com/onegirlband https://www.onegirlband.co.uk/instagram https://twitter.com/onegirlband_
Film Critic Anna Smith On Her Career, Feminist Film Recs And Inclusivity In Film
April 18, 2020 09:41 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBAnna Smith, film critic and host of Girls on Film Podcast talks about her career, how the film industry has changed for women on screen and off and how awards season doesn't have to be so white. Follow Anna: https://twitter.com/annasmithjourno https://www.instagram.com/annasmithfilmcritic/ http://annasmithjourno.com/ Follow Girls on Film: https://www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast https://twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod https://podfollow.com/1439182513/view
Talking Sex On YouTube, Oversharing, Discussing Invisible Disabilities Publicly W. Hannah Witton
April 04, 2020 08:31 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBYouTuber, Podcaster, Author and Sex Educator Hannah Witton talks to me about how her career talking about sex on YouTube started, her two brilliant books Doing It! and The Hormone Diaries and how she dealt with life changing surgery and her Ulcerative Colitis in a public space. HANNAH: https://www.youtube.com/user/hannahgirasol https://www.instagram.com/hannahwitton https://twitter.com/hannahwitton DOING IT PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast
How A Journalist And Music Publicist Came Together To Empower Women In Their Careers W. Her Hustle
February 23, 2020 12:35 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBEmma-Louise Boynton and Elspeth Merry discuss how they use their respective experiences producing events with Tina Brown and being a publicist at Island Records to offer solid career advice through their fantastic empowering event series and founding Her Hustle. instagram.com/her_hustle_network https://www.herhustle.co.uk/
The Scouse Attenborough For Science With Holly Ellis aka The Scouse Scientist
November 27, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode 50 is with Holly Ellis aka The Scouse Scientist who is encouraging change in the image of science through her YouTube, Instagram and Twitter showing that anyone - even normal girls from Liverpool - can be a scientist. www.instagram.com/the_scouse_scientist www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1E6fU6Pe2Q https://twitter.com/ScientistScouse
Health Inequality & Colonial Origins of Sexual Health w. Decolonising Contraception
October 20, 2019 11:14 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBEpisode 49 is with Gayathiri from Decolonising Contraception talks about the colonial practices which are imbedded in our sexual and reproductive health services. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecoloniseContr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoloncontra/ Website: https://www.decolonisingcontraception.com/
The Argentine Abortion Rights Campagin With Tere
May 08, 2019 19:52 - 47 minutes - 108 MBEpisode 48 is with Tere from Buenos Aires spoke to me about the Argentine abortions rights campaign (the Green Movement). The bill was denied in 2018 but the movement is still very much alive and Tere discussed being involved and how she navigates being pro-choice in a divided country.
Why is it so hard to tackle sexism in music? w. songwriter Baby (The Six)
April 14, 2019 10:41 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBEpisode 47 is with songwriter Baby talked to me about why the R Kelly documentary didn't have the same effect as the Harvey Weinstein allegations and what it's like to write songs as a mother to be. https://www.instagram.com/babythesix https://www.instagram.com/thesixmcr
Laura Coryton on her new book Speak Up!
January 02, 2019 13:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn episode 46 Laura Coryton spoke to me about her guide to campaigning Speak Up! As well as the power of female friendships and forging political spaces for voices that aren't usually heard. Pre-Order Laura's book: https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/childrens/speak-up,laura-coryton-9781405294690 Sign the latest Tampon Tax Petition: https://www.change.org/p/philip-hammond-axe-tampon-tax-before-2022 Follow Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauracoryton
Period Sex, Different Types Of Orgasm And STIs W. Project Pleasure
September 30, 2018 22:21 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode 45 is a Bumper pack sex chat talking about opening up conversations and breaking stigmas with Anouszka and Frankie from Project Pleasure. If you enjoyed this ep take a listen to more Project Pleasure: http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/transmission/radio-shows/project-pleasure https://twitter.com/Pro_Pleasure
The Indian women erased from the history of Suffrage W. Sumita Mukherjee
September 24, 2018 20:46 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBEpisode 44 is with the brilliant historian Sumita Mukherjee talks about the Indian women who were fundamental to winning women in the UK the vote. How being left out of history affects women's place in society and why intersectionality in education is so important. Find Sumita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smukherjee_hist Read her book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/indian-suffragettes-9780199484218?cc=gb&lang=en&
Period Poverty, Bloody Marys and Taking Women Seriously w. Bloody Big Brunch
September 05, 2018 12:50 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode 43 - Emma from the Bloody Big Brunch is talking how we can end period poverty whilst getting drunk on Bloody Marys. Scotland setting an example for the rest of the UK and the upcoming event on 8th Sept 2018. https://www.bloodybigbrunch.com/ https://twitter.com/BloodyBigBrunch https://www.instagram.com/bloodybigbrunch GET INVOLVED
The Male Gaze, Having 2 Careers & Feeling Sexy w. Scarlett Rose Patterson of FIGS
May 06, 2018 13:33 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 42 is with actor & founder of FIGS underwear Scarlett Rose Patterson spoke to me about creating underwear for women, how the male gaze dictates how women feel sexy and how grief pushed her to seize opportunities. http://figsunderwear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/figsunderwear/ https://www.instagram.com/scarlettrosepatterson/?hl=en
Was 2018 a tipping point for progress? w. Brown Girls Do It
April 22, 2018 08:56 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 41 - Iqra and Alicia from Brown Girls Do It podcast talk about whether 2018 is a tipping point for progress, passing the mic and making serious conversations accessible. Listen to their amazing and insightful podcast Brown Girls Do It - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/brown-girls-do-it-podcast/id1350222569?mt=2 https://soundcloud.com/brown-girls-do-it/episode-2-sexual-harassment-and-assault FOLLOW Brown Girls Do It - https://www.facebook.com/browngirlsdoit https://twitter.com/B...
An Ode to Mothers, Breastfeeding & Starting Conversations w. Photographer Michele Selway
March 10, 2018 09:56 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBEpisode 40 - Michele Selway talks starting conversations about breastfeeding with her work, how it has changed her attitude towards her body and her Hidden Mothers pieces which are up at Bury Art Museum, Manchester. Head to Bury Art Museum to see her work! https://www.instagram.com/shellbell_1/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TinTypeTrailer http://tintypetrailer.co.uk/
Supporting and Advising Women in Sex Work with MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health)
February 16, 2018 10:53 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBEpisode 39 - MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health) have been supporting and advising women in sex work in Manchester for 25 years. Girl Gang MCR + VLR are putting on All Over the Swap a clothes swap to raise money for MASH on 24th Feb 1-5pm at Plant Noma, Manchester. http://www.mash.org.uk/ https://twitter.com/MASHManchester https://www.facebook.com/events/172626930169394 https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/141532/chk/b07b/
Why We Slut-Shame, the Best Animal Genitals & the Vagina Museum w. Florence Schechter
January 30, 2018 11:14 - 49 minutes - 40.9 MBEpisode 38 is with Florence Schechter talked to me about her slut-shaming hypothesis, the first ever physical Vagina Museum + her experience of being a woman in science. https://www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/floschechter https://twitter.com/vagina_museum https://www.instagram.com/vagina_museum
Public Activism & Being a Muslim Woman of Colour Making Headlines w Yassmin Abdel-Magied
December 14, 2017 19:58 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBEpisode 37 - Yassmin Abdel-Magied talks about making headlines in Australia, being publicly ostracised as a young, Muslim Woman of Colour. As well as her incredible career and becoming an accidental activist.
Talking Openly about Rape, Being a Role Model & Radio Careers w. Adelle Onyango
December 10, 2017 21:17 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBEpisode 36 is with KissFM Kenya's Adelle Onyango talks raising awareness for rape survivors, the pressure of being a role model and remaining positive. https://twitter.com/ADELLEO www.instagram.com/adelleonyango
Telling Truly Representative Stories & Defying Expectations (or not) w. Justina Kehinde
December 07, 2017 12:55 - 30 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode 35 - Theatre writer, director and performer Justina Kehinde talks about getting truly diverse stories on stage, the first all black, female perfomance on a Cambridge stage and her works that explore identity and expectation. https://twitter.com/Justina_Kehinde
The Pill, Porn And Male Pleasure W. The Peach Diaries
November 07, 2017 21:35 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBEpisode 34 is with Ellie and Sophie from The Peach Diaries talk about their zine which explores the pros and cons of hormonal contraception. As well as chatting about sex education, porn and male pleasure. www.instagram.com/the.peach.diaries/ http://thepeachdiaries.bigcartel.com/
Tit Pots, #MeToo And Fanny Farts W. Emma From Pot Yer Tits Away Luv
October 30, 2017 21:46 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBIn Episode 33 Emma from PotYerTitsAwayLuv spoke to me about how she started her business, her #MeToo statement and fanny farts. instagram.com/potyertitsawayluv/
Breast Cancer, Raising Awareness + Feeling Yourself(literally) W. CoppaFeel!'s Shelley
October 08, 2017 09:28 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode 32 -Boobette Shelley spoke to me about her experience with breast cancer, the importance of early diagnosis and CoppaFeel! https://coppafeel.org/ https://www.instagram.com/coppafeelpeople/ https://www.facebook.com/coppafeel.org/ https://twitter.com/CoppaFeelPeople
Accidental Feminist Businesses, Nails And Safe Spaces W. Amber From Ladyboss Collective
August 31, 2017 07:32 - 39 minutes - 54 MBEpisode 31 - Amber Vermeulen from Ladyboss Collective in Edinburgh talks about being the boss of her own nail bar and shop, starting an accidental feminist business and 'safe spaces' on Ep 31. instagram.com/ladyboss.collective https://www.ladybosscollective.co.uk/
Telling Trans Stories, 'You've Changed' And Being A Fad W. Kate O'Donnell
August 15, 2017 21:47 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 30 - Transcreative's Kate O'Donnell talks telling trans stories, how to ride the wave of being a fad and her Edinburgh Fringe show 'You've Changed'. https://twitter.com/transcreativeuk https://twitter.com/kateodonnellx
Beauty Blogging, Mooncups And Horror Films W. Kat Horrocks
August 05, 2017 09:15 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBEpisode 29 - Beauty blogger and YouTuber talked to me about the importance of using your platform responsibly, finding feminism through horror films and why beauty blogging should be used for empowering women. http://www.kathorrocks.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/KatHorrocksMakeup
Blogging, Mental Health And Modelling W. Styled By Kya
June 18, 2017 07:37 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBEpisode 28 - Style blogger Kya J spoke to me about blogging, the guise of Instagram and why she gave up professional modelling. Find Kya on: styledbykya.com www.instagram.com/styledbykya/ DOWNLOAD CHARMPIT's NEW SINGLE (14TH JULY): charmpit.bandcamp.com/ twitter.com/charmpitband www.instagram.com/charmpit_/
FASHION, Sweatshop Free, Eco - Friendly Fashion W. Sophie Benson
June 10, 2017 09:22 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBEpisode 27 - Sophie Benson talked to me about the ethical issues of the fashion industry and how fast fashion affects the environment, people and small businesses. http://sophiebenson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiebenson/
Spoken Word, Body Hair And Creative Processes W. Keisha Thompson
May 21, 2017 10:06 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBEpisode 26 - Keisha Thompson spoke to me about her poetry, exploring issues of feminism and race through spoken word and making politics accessible. https://twitter.com/Keke_Thom https://www.facebook.com/shebekeke/
Abortion In Ireland, Repeal & Solidarity W. Choice For Ire's Aisling Roche
May 07, 2017 08:11 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBEpisode 25 - Aisling from Choice for Ireland spoke to me about growing up in Ireland knowing abortion is not an option, Repeal the 8th movement and what we can do in solidarity. https://twitter.com/Choice4IreManc https://www.facebook.com/Choice-for-Ireland-Manchester-1243759385692818/
Call Out Culture, Fun Feminism & DIY Culture At Oxford University W. Cuntry Living Zine
April 29, 2017 13:29 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode 24 - FINAL EPISODE IN THE VLR ZINE SERIES Cuntry Living Zine spoke to me about making an inclusive feminist space in and around the University of Oxford as well as the importance of learning and developing as a feminist and glitter. https://www.facebook.com/cun4rylivingzine/ https://www.instagram.com/cun4rylivingzine/ https://twitter.com/cun4ryliving
Spice Girls Chat, Sexuality In Different Generations & Honestly W Salford TV Workshop
April 08, 2017 22:28 - 48 minutes - 67 MBEpisode 23 - Extensive Spice Girls Chat, how sexuality is discussed in young people and 'Honestly' a devised play to highlight issues with sexual violence with the Salford TV Workshop. http://www.thetelevisionworkshop.co.uk/salford/ https://www.facebook.com/TheTelevisionWorkshopSalford https://twitter.com/TVWorkshop_Sal
End Tampon Tax Campaign, Petitions And Talking About Periods With Laura Coryton
April 02, 2017 19:46 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBEpisode 22 - In 2014 Laura Coryton started the petition to End Tampon Tax in the UK, she talks to me about how to create a successful campaign, the importance of breaking the period taboo and how tampon tax alienates women both socially and politically. https://twitter.com/LauraCoryton https://www.change.org/p/george-osborne-stop-taxing-periods-period
Everything Sex Related, Sexuality, Sexual Liberation And The Sex Myth With Rachel Hills
March 23, 2017 23:29 - 33 minutes - 46 MBIn Episode 21 author and curator of The Sex Myth, Rachel Hills talks to me about her fundraising project, the importance of talking about sex and how the sex myth affects our self esteem. http://www.thesexmyth.com/
Breaking Taboos & Sexist Traditions And Customs In South Asian Cultures With Pink Ladoo
March 18, 2017 19:39 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBEpisode 20 - Questioning sexist traditions and customs and telling girls they are worthy in their own right. Raj from Pink Ladoo talks about her campaign to encourage gender equality in South Asian culture. https://www.facebook.com/pinkladoo http://www.pinkladoo.org/
International Women's Day Special
March 07, 2017 23:51 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 19 - Hear the voices of a diverse group of women talking about what advice they'd give to a 13 year old girl, women's ownership of their bodies and the change they'd like to see in 2017. Happy International Women's Day! A HUGE thank you to all that contributed, your answers were fantastic and your support is massively appreciated.
Women In Media Conf, Starting in TV & Building On Feminist MCR W Elise Gallagher
February 18, 2017 09:01 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBEpisode 18 - Elise Gallagher talks to me about The Women in Media Conference 2017 and how to start a national conference as a student as well as getting into media as young woman. Tickets available at www.womeninmediacon.co.uk.
Body Positivity, Selfies For Empowerment And Free To Be Okay With Me W. Lauren Coulman
February 05, 2017 18:38 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBEpisode 17 - Lauren Coulman talked to me about problem w. size 12 as plus size, plastic surgery and the choice of tampons or sanitary towel. You can also hear my Mooncup mishap second time over.
Street Harassment, Raising Feminist Children & Reclaim The Night March With Jenni Smyth
January 28, 2017 09:55 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBEpisode 16 - RECLAIM THE NIGHT - 23rd Feb 2017. Jenni Smyth from Reclaim the Night MCR talked to me about marching against street harassment, gender violence and victim blaming as well as raising feminist children and sex education.
Lisa Simpson, Zine Fairs And Not Shaving W. Lu From GrrrlZineFair
January 22, 2017 10:08 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBEpisode 15 - Lu from GrrrlZineFair joined me to talk about the zine resurgence, Lisa Simpson as a feminist icon and her upcoming events!* *Apologies for the noisy environment, stick with it because Lu's words are golden.
The Music Industry For Women, Supporting Female Creatives & Podcasts W. Girls That Gig
January 13, 2017 08:25 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBEpisode 14 - Vicky from Leeds' Girls That Gig community and podcast talks to me about how women are seen in the music industry, how we can encourage creativity and technical skills in women and their upcoming events!
Mildly Offensive Christmas Party Games
December 20, 2016 20:36 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBEpisode 13 - We get our festive feminist on and play the sexist Girls Night In trivia game this Christmas. Grab yourself some mulled wine and put your Fifty Shades of Grey knowledge to the test.
Period Positivity, Mean Girls Event & The Dark Side Of the Moon Cup w. Every Month MCR
November 14, 2016 20:18 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBEpisode 12 -Rosy from Every Month talks accessible sanitary products, Moon Cup incidents and the upcoming Mean Girls event on Friday 18th November.
Zines, Mental Health And Adulthood With Laura Martin
November 09, 2016 21:30 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBEpisode 11 - Laura Martin, curator and creator of Bitter Taste zine talks mental health, creating a community through creativity and transitioning from university to adulthood in episode 11.
Community Over Competition, Kim K Chat & Independent Business W. Lola Hoad of LH Design
October 15, 2016 08:37 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBEpisode 10 - Lola Hoad of LH Design and One Girl Band spoke to me about starting a business at 19, empowering other women and why we should be kind to Kim K.
Expectations Of Women In Their 30s And Autobiographical Art With Rachael Young
October 02, 2016 18:57 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBEpisode 9 - Rachael Young, performance artist and all round inspiring woman talks about the pressures of being single in your 30s, the honesty of autobiographical art and Grace Jones.