Badass Womens Hour

Playwright Iman Qureshi bringing badass to the London theatre scene, she's telling Harriet, Emma and Nat all about writing the character of a Muslim Woman coming to terms with her sexuality, and watching it come to life on stage, her play The Funeral Director is on at the Southwark Playhouse now. Follow Iman @imanqureshi Dealing with the death of a loved one is not something that we often associate with comedy, however, comedian Luisa Omielan shares her experience of getting back on stage after the sudden loss of her mother. Harriet, Emma and Nat congratulate Luisa on winning the well deserved title BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and celebrate the tour of her new show Politics for Bitches. Follow Luisa @luisaomielanFor information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/p

Major Badass Mary Portas explains what inspired her to re-evaluate her own business on Badass Womens Hour. She tells Harriet, Natalie and Emma why she changed the way she runs things, to prove that you don’t have to be Alpha to get ahead in the world of work, and how to re-write the codes of business to put more women at the top. Her book “Work Like A Woman” is out now.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Hattie Hasan trained to be a plumber, no women trained to be a plumber. In fact there wasn't even a ladies' loo in the training centre. Now she has founded the only female plumbing franchise in the world with Mica May.This week on Badass Women's Hour, hear badasses Hattie and Mica tell Harriet and Emma their story about building their clan of women plumbers that now forms, the excellently named, Stopcocks.Nicole Richards transitioned from a man to a woman in the 1980s, at a time when there was no information and not much attention. Hear her argue that it's harder for people to transition now than ever before.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha Stromberg is the founder of Genderbuzz, a badass platform to promote female-led business.In this Badass Women's Hour Extra Bits, Natasha chats to your hosts Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton about why she started Genderbuzz, the challenges for women in business and her aspirations for the future of the platform to become a global, female-led market place.Discover more about this week's badass guest: Genderbuzz https://genderbuzz.com/For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Farrah Storr is the award-winning Editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine and she's just released her debut book called The Discomfort Zone. In this Badass Women's Hour Extra Bits, Farrah chats to your hosts Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton about her book and what is actually means to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and the incredible things can happen as a result.Also in the studio is Alice Vilanculo and Osekloa Obi, stars of 'Victoria's Knickers', the brand-new play from the National Youth Theatre.And of course, it's the Badass of the Week Awards.Discover more about this week's badass guests: Farrah's all over twitter right here https://twitter.com/Farrah_Storr and get tickets to see 'Victoria's Knickers' here https://www.nyt.org.uk/whats-on/victorias-knickers For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this na

Paraclimber Anoushé Husain tells how she became Grassroots Sportswoman Of The Year last year with The Sunday Times. She joins Harriet, Emma and Natalie to tell her Badass story of setting up a training club for future Paraclimbers. For information on all your hosts, you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You do not have to be a white man to be in charge. Dr Pippa Malmgren will show you how to get female energy all over leadership and how you can ensure that all voices are heard at the table. Her new book "Leadership Lab" is out now.In the wake of World Mental Health Day, Clare Sanderson Editor in Chief for Women's Health Magazine leads the charge in getting people to talk more about their own and other mental health issues.Who will win the Badass of the Week Award this week? For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Anna WilliamsonEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THROWBACK EPISODE - a year ago this week the #MeToo Movement rose with Rose McGowan's initial accusations against Harvey Weinstein, and an article in the New York Times. In this throwback episode (released 8th October 2017) Harriet, Emma and Natalie discuss the news as they heard it. There is 2 years worth of Badass in the BAWH archive so make sure you are having a good look around :) Episode 89: This week we are joining in with the taking down of one of Hollywood's giants - Harvey Weinstein. When does this abuse of power end? Can we be honest about our mental health at work? And do we think Theresa May is a badass after her conference speech this week? Our guest this week is the incredible comedy actress Harriet Thorpe who has appeared in Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire and the Calendar Girls film. And Nastaran Tavakoli-Far from theshares her #backdatedbadass  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Acid attack survivor Katie Gee, chats to Harriet Minter, Emma Sexton and Anna Williamson (standing in for Natalie Campbell who's on her hols) about her inspirational campaign to promote beauty diversity called #SettingTheStandard Charlotte Conway is also defying beauty stereotypes by not shaving her body hair. Harriet, Emma and Anna talk to Charlotte about how her decision to embrace her body hair came about, and why she's continuing to challenge beauty norm expectations.Also - who will win the Badass of the Week Award? For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Anna WilliamsonEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you do when you run out of small talk? And how do you deal with the urge to help people on social media?Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton delve into the social issues that affect us all from time to time in this week's Badass Balls Ups.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juliette Burton sees the funny side of mental health. She uses her various mental health diagnoses as content for her comedy. Her latest tour focuses on the kindness she has received through the talking about them. She talks to Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton about the power of kindness.When you need a badass chat with yourself, there is no better inspiration than Afro-Scot Supermodel Eunice Olumide MBE. She will tell you how to get in to fashion, how she got in to fashion, and how to never give up.Plus - who will win the Badass of the Week Award? For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Winter is definitely coming already, as if the brilliant summer just ended that suddenly. Do you buy a sun lamp? Do you turn ont he heating? Do you just escape for good? This week on Badass Balls Ups, Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton try to help you with life's annoying issues.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Karen Walker was a child, she suffered sexual abuse from her father. She took him to court, then waived her right to anonimity so she could write a book about her experience. "Tell Me Your Sorry Daddy" is Karen's story of surviving her experience and she talks about it with Harriet, Natalie and Emma this week on Badass Women's Hour.Things get heated this week in the BAWH News as your hosts debate whether it's OK to give "feedback" to someone in the gym. This comes after Jamela Jamil claimed to be body shamed at the gym.And hear the inaugural Badass Of The Week Awards! Who is this week's mega Badass?? (There's a leaderboard and everything).For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Balls Up-ers unite! Nat and Emma admit their imperfections this week in a bid to help solve the universal issues that bug us all… like “How do I admit I am ill?” and “How do you handle being nervous on a date?”  For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I'm sorry my shrink told me not to" says Emilie McMeekan when someone asks her to do something she doesn't really have time for but can't say no... #nailedit.Emilie and her partner in rebellion Annabel Rivkin form The Midult. They join Badass Womens' Hour this week to talk about all things true and imperfect about middle aged womanhood. Like Penis Pals, how to actually say "no" and how we love ironed linen but we do not actually have ironed linen (and that's OK!).Plus your hosts Harriet, Natalie and Emma get into a right debate about whether you should do your make up on the train, and is plus size model Tess Holliday on the front of Cosmopolitan Magazine sexy, progressive or destructive?As always for information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for priva

Is the Solar System better understood than Gender? Creative Director of Google's Creative Lab wrote a blog about gender that ended up spreading worldwide. Tea Uglow joins Badass Womens Hour to discuss how the topic is not as black and white as we think. See her TED talk here.Is the way you think about money affecting your career and life choices? Money Empowerment Educator Michelle Gyimah is here to help you sort your money out!For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solving the issues we all face, Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton get Badass about a whole lotta Balls UpsIt's time to get rid of the "I have a cleaner" guilt. When do you tell a friend that her business ideas are not going to work. And practical Self Care solutions.Plus live music from Charlotte Campbell For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Real life magic is afoot with mentalist, Rebecca Herrera, the first British woman to fool Penn and Teller andit will blow your mind this week on Badass Women's HourYour hosts Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton also get deep on the newly titled dating tactic called "Cloaking". And get into the debate about abortion pill rules and elective C Sections. It gets feisty.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self Sabotage is an issue for Natalie Campbell and June Sarpong (in for Emma Sexton) this week on Badass Balls Ups. How can you make sure you form a habit and not get in your own way? And why is it that when things are going so good - that's when you decide to cause yourself some problems to solve?Harriet is struggling with a friend who keeps using the N Word, but she doesn't know how to approach it when they are in social situations. How do you deal with your friends when they are being totally inappropriate?Hear the solutions in this episode of Badass Women's Hour: Extra Bits.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter.Natalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lauren Mahon is an inspirational bad-ass. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30’s and is now, quite literally changing the face of cancer. She joins Harriet, Natalie and guest-host June Sarpong (standing in for Emma’s week off), in the studio this week, to talk about being fed up with the perceptions that cancer is a disease for the over 50’s. Lauren chats about how she started GIRLvsCancer, a place for fierce women affected by the disease, to ‘feel empowered to deal with the sh*t show that a diagnosis means’.In the news, Harriet, Natalie and June discuss botox on the high street following this week’s announcement that Superdrug will now offer in-store cosmetic injections; the detrimental impact of appalling no fault evictions with Hannah Slater, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Generation Rent, a not-for-profit campaign group for private renters and of course, pay tribute to Queen Badass Aretha Franklin, who sadly passed away this week.Get your mitts on some delicious GIRLvsCANCER t-shirts