Badass Womens Hour

Badass journalist and writer Sophia Money-Coutts chats to Harriet, Natalie and Emma about her debut novel ‘The Plus One’; working at Tatler Magazine, nipple hair, happy endings and flexing her writing muscle.In Badass Balls Up, Harriet, Natalie and Emma rope Sophia in to discuss botox and if we really need it and just how to overcome loneliness as a single lady.For 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/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minna Salami is a badass writer, social critic and founder of the pan-African feminist blog, MsAfropolitan. She’s also been named as one of the Top 12 Most Influential Women in the World! In this Badass Women's Hour Extra Bits, Minna chats to Harriet, Natalie and Emma about how her experiences have helped shape her inspiring work, including growing up in a patriarchal Nigeria. Minna also talks about the important issues that she’s tackling with MsAfropolitan and how's she’s getting on with her debut book.In the news, your hosts Harriet, Natalie and Emma are joined by researcher Professor Elizabeth Pike, who has worked on a recent study into gender-based violence in sport; they also (of course!) talk about Boris Johnson and his views on the Burka and finally, the trio ask - does what we weigh actually matter?You can find out more about Minna and check out the awesome MsAfropolitan here https://www.msafropolitan.com/. She’s also on twitter https://twitter.com/msafropolitan - give her a follow!For informati

Morgan Lloyd Malcolm is a playwright & screenwriter who has written a play about Shakespeare's Dark Lady of the Sonnets. In this Badass Women's Hour Extra Bits, Morgan chats to Harriet, Natalie and Emma about the launch of her play "Amelia" written specifically for The Globe Theatre.In Badass Balls Ups find out who has issues with the hallucinogenic concoction called "Ayahuasca", what to do when you are earning more than your friends and Emma has bush issues...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.

Just when you thought you had your vagina sussed out - Florence Schechter will blow your mind in this week's Badass Women's Hour.The founder of the world's first Vagina Museum, and possibly the most enthusiastic vagina expert you've ever heard, chats to Harriet, Natalie and Emma about all things vaginas and vulva. Men have labia. Whales have vaginas. Women used to wear merkins... there is no end to what you will find out in this conversation.Oh and before you ask there is a Penis museum, and it's in Iceland. Find out more at vaginamuseum.co.ukIn the news, Harriet, Natalie and Emma discuss some "meta-news" about Talk Radio's James Whale and how he handled Nichi Hodgson's story about sexual harrassment. Cat calling has been made illegal in France - hoorah! And find out about the Indian girls being forced to marry for visas.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: @badass

Athena Kugbleno is our guest this week on Badass Balls Ups. As well as letting us in on her Edinburgh Show "Follow The Leader" she helps out with solving some issues that us ladies come across every day. Find out from Emma Sexton how to cope with people staring at you. Natalie Campbell finds a solution for that male vs female GP "thing". Harriet Minter helps you to decide how to escape at Christmas time with style. 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.comAnd to find out more about Athena's shows head to www.athenakugbleno.co.uk   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Badass writer Tomi Adeyemi will inspire you this week on Badass Women's Hour. She will.The best-selling young adult author released her debut novel 'Children of Blood and Bone' in March this year and has topped book charts across the world, including The New York Times best-seller list for young adult books.Hear about her inspiration for the book, how she manages her time, tips for new writers, how she's processing the phenomenal success of the book, updates about the film adaptation and her dream cast for the movie (yep, she's a big deal!)And in the news Harriet, Emma and Natalie discover it's a numbers game between men and women (and they're not talking Gender Pay Gap!) New research shows that in 1 in 4 couples, women out-earn their husbands, who in turn over report their income **cough**. AND another piece of research has revealed that men estimate the number of sexual partners they've had, where as women actually count. **double cough**Check out Tomi's work here:http://www.tomiadeyemi.com/For information

"Bloody Good Period" Founder Gabby Edlin and her current macaron making BFF Meredith O'Saughnessy from @OhlalaLtd pop in to talk periods, and their campaign to get more free sanitary products for women, especially asylum seekers.Gabby and Meredith hang around for the usual Badass Balls Ups. This week hear how to handle rejection, delegation, spreading yourself too thin and how to finish in style.Find Gaby here: @doublebeewhyMeredith here: @MeredithGlobalFor 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.

The Slumflower, Chadira Eggeru, visits Badass Womens Hour this week to talk about her new book “What a Time to Be Alone”. She shares her insight about the impact of self love and how it can change your world. http://www.theslumflower.comIllustrator, Poppy Chancellor, uses paper cutting as a way to give people the power of expression and talks about the birth of her book “Cut It Out". http://poppyspapercuts.comAnd journalist Marverine Cole talks about taking on the 'sassy black girl' stereotype as she delves into black womens experiences of mental illness in her documentary “Black Girls Don’t Cry” http://www.marverinecole.co.ukFor 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.

If you have an idea make it happen. Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinene writers of new book “Slay In Your Lane” join Badass Women’s Hour this week to talk about having an idea, building a community and taking on the world. https://www.slayinyourlane.com/There’s music this week from another lad Slaying in her own lane: Kelli-Leigh. Songwriter come artist in her own right http://kelli-leigh.com/Harriet and Emma are joined by journalist Harri Hall while Natalie is up a mountain (no really), and they talk Trump March, Serena Williams and Superman in a way that only Badass’s can. Harriet Minter and Natalie Campbell are off this week, but you can find them in the usual places:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-storyGuest Host Harri Hall: https://twitter.com/Harri_GraceIf 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:

"Just because no one has trodden in that snow, doesn't mean you can't be the first" - Trisha Goddard,This week's Badass Women's Hour extra bit is a special interview with broadcaster Trisha Goddard.Trisha is the daughter of a Windrush Generation nurse and had one of the biggest talk shows on UK television. Hear her incredible story of how she got there, what she's learned from her experience with Breast Cancer and what it was like to be the first black person on Australian TV. She is one true Badass.Emma Sexton is your host and is joined by Sun Columnist @bowelbabe Deborah James while Harriet Minter and Natalie Campbell have a well deserved break.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.comTo see just how much running Trisha does head here: https://www.instagram.com/therealtrishagoddard/You can read more of Deborah's work here: https://www.instagram.com/bowelbabe/?hl=enAnd of course you

Did you know that when the England football team play the rates of domestic violence goes up: win or lose? This week on Badass Women's Hour Emma Sexton is joined by broadcaster Trisha Goddard and the @bowellbabe Deborah James to discuss the affects of the England Quarter final win.They also celebrate the NHS and take up the debate whether there should be advertising about cosmetic surgery, particularly through programmes like Love Island. And entrepreneur Nimisha Brahmbatt talks about the spiritual mindset required to be successful in business. See nimishabrahmbatt.comHarriet Minter and Natalie Campbell are off this week, but you can find them in the usual places:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-storyIf 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 fo

When is it OK to have an affair? Emma Sexton is asking "for a friend".Welcome to the Badass Women's Hour Badass Balls Ups. These are the problems that come up in our lives, and your hosts Harriet, Natalie and Emma share their wisdom and experience to come to some sort of solution.This week is an affair OK if you don't start it? Is it an affair if it's only one night? And is having dinner at someone's house more intimate than a one night stand? Your badass hosts this week are as always here:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-storyIf 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.

Carrie Gracie is big news this week on Badass Women's Hour: your hosts Harriet, Natalie and Emma rejoice in the result of her Gender Pay Gap dispute. They also decipher whether Big D**k Energy can actually swing both ways...Guest Badass Stella Kanu, is the Executive Producer at the Oval House Theatre in Brixton (http://www.ovalhouse.com/). Hear her talk about how she mentors people in to the creative industries and how she is on the look out for "Tender Warriors".Poorna Bell discusses the complicated ways growing up as an Asian woman in British Culture has impacted her life, see her fascinating article: https://www.the-pool.com/life/life-honestly/2018/26/Poorna-Bell-on-curry-and-growing-up-AsianAnd a special treat this week from spoken word poet Oneness Sankara as she performs her poem "Be". http://www.onenesssankara.co.uk/And your badass hosts this week are as always here:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/

"Happiness is the place where we are not" and other Russian life learnings power Viv Goskrop's visit to Badass Women's Hour this week. The Badass journalist, comedian and Agony Aunt tells her story of discovering that she really wasn't Russian, and how self help has inspired her Edinburgh show.Viv then applies her Agony Aunt-ness to this week's Badass Balls Ups. She helps to solve what to do with an overly neighbourly neighbour, whether Harriet's luxury friend needs to be upgraded and she tries to work out where feminism lives in feminine power.For more of Viv Goskrop go here: http://vivgroskop.comAnd your badass hosts this week are as always here:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-storyIf 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 op

“We accidentally raised £56,000 in a week”...CEO Josie Norton gets badass on Badass Women’s Hour this week, and tells the story of setting up the charity “Help Refugees” https://helprefugees.org. They started by helping the refugees that were in the Calais Jungle and in Greece. Now they fund 80 projects across Europe and the Middle East and raise money through their “Choose Love” campaign.  And in the news your hosts Harriet Minter, Emma Sexton and Natalie Campbell re-address #EveryDay Racism in the wake of “That Tweet” from Lord Alan Sugar. Are we having Samira Ahmed or Kirsty Wark for the new host of Question Time? And aren't football pundits looking more female these days? And isn't it wonderful? Seems not everyone thinks so...    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is therapy in hearing people's problems and how they solve them, so this week Harriet Minter reveals she wants to upgrade a "luxury friend" in to something more, but how does she do it? And Natalie Campbell is currently time poor but misses her family. Hear the solutions on how to organise gatherings in a heart beat.If you want to add your story to the mix then get in touch on any form of social media: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.comTo find out more about your hosts of Badass Womens Hour you can find them online:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-story  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A law to stop upskirting has been blocked this week by Chris Chope - Harriet, Natalie and Emma are not impressed in this week's Badass Women's Hour Podcast. Also up for debate is whether Father's Day should be abolished (along with Mother's Day). And is it OK to tell someone they look good or does it really mean something else?One year on from the Grenfell Tower Disaster, Daniel Renwick local Youth Worker and creator of the film "Failed By The State" shares the current state of the community, the continued feeling of sorrow and frustration, and the fears around the potential outcome of the inquiry. See the trailer for his film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=ybbboe2UoRoIf you want to add your opinion or story to the mix then get in touch on any form of social media: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.comTo find out more about your hosts of Badass Womens Hour you can find them online:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Cam

Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton share some of their own issues this week on Badass Women's Hour, and Harriet whips out her coaching skills to get them to some very real solutions. On the table: what happens when you get bored of yourself? And why can't I stop eating?!If you want to add your story to the mix then get in touch on any form of social media: @badasswomenshourAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.comTo find out more about your hosts of Badass Womens Hour you can find them online:Harriet Minter: http://harrietminter.comNatalie Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/Emma Sexton: http://www.emmasexton.com/#my-story  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kim Berry was Prince's Hairstylist and she got the job by being ready in the right place, at the right time, and then just winging it!Total. Badass.Now there's a book and a product range in the offing, Kim shares her tales of Prince with Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton in this extra bit for Badass Women's Hour.Find out more about Kim here: https://www.kimbonset.com/aboutAnd here is her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbonset2/?hl=enFor more about Badass Women's Hour you can go here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Women think more about the risk” Nicole Bremnar, Property Developer Your inner flipper will be aflame this week with Badass Women's Hour. Nicole Bremnar, mega property developer joins us to talk about her career, but ends up giving some great advice around home buying and property development. Plus the astonishing revelation: “Up to a few years ago there were no female toilets on a building site”. <insert gasp emoji>And in the news your hosts Harriet, Natalie and Emma push for an #EverydayRacism social media campaign. They get the low down on micro cheating with help from Dr Martin Gruff - most alarming is that you might have done it without realising! And it's all about the TV shows old and new, as Love Island arrives in our homes this week, and Sex And The City turns 20 years old.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.