Badass Womens Hour

This week Harriet speaks to her guests about how to be actively anti races, she is joined by Sophie Williams, authors of anti racist ally, plus Uju Asika joins Harriet to discuss how to speak to our children about race and her new book ‘Bringing up race’. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to Alexandra Wilson about what life is like for her as a female black barrister working in the British justice system and how she is continuously seen as the defendant in court and not the barrister. Plus, Dolly Alderton and Harriet chat about her new novel ‘Ghosts’ along with dating in the 21st century and the ghosting phenomenon. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet discusses life through lockdown, dealing with grief and parenting with Dawn O’Porter, in line with her new book ‘Life in Pieces’ based on blogposts she wrote during lockdown. Plus Alvin Hall chats about his new podcast Driving the green book.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet discusses Black History Month and is joined by Djamila Boothman, deputy head teacher at Woodside High School to talk about why Black, Asian and Minority ethnic authors have been sidelined from the curriculum. Dotun Abebayo, host of 400 years of taking the knee to talk about the inspiring resistance heroes who have fort for black freedom over 400 years. Plus, Sam Baker discusses her new book ‘The Shift’ and how menopause and life after it can really empower women. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Parth Patel to discuss how new Lockdown rules are still harming people from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic communities, at a higher rate than white communities and what the Government need to do about it. Plus Dr Angelina Osborne introduces 100 great black Britons. While Tina Wilson shares her new dating app that lets your friends decide who you’re going to go out with. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to author of A Dutiful Son, Mohsin Zaidi about how his family adapted to him being a gay muslim man. Sarah Akwisombe joins to discuss how we can manifest our way to more money and gives us tips on how to have a better relationship with money. Plus Mary Wilson, Paralympian hopefully, talks about the struggles of being an athlete during Covid-19.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to journalist and author of Man Down, Matt Rudd and looks at the trials and tribulations that middle aged men face. Plus Everyday sexism founder Laura Bates discusses the frightening area of the internet that she discovered during her research, that hate women. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about falsely being accused of sexual assault with Yusuf Salaam and joins Ibi Zoboi to discuss what life is like being a young black man in America. Radio legend Annie Nightingale shares her story of 50 years on the frontline of music, how to find passion in your job and why she will never stop listening to the new. Finally Louise Hulland talks about modern day slavery in the UKthe reality of being a fat black woman in the UK and how much bigger it is than we realise. violence and Kavita Puri tells the stories of partition.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about the reality of being a fat black woman in the UK with Stephanie Yeboah, Kelechi Okafor brilliantly describes the reality behind Megan the Stallion’s recent claims of domestic violence and Kavita Puri tells the stories of partition.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you go from bomb disposal to the Love island Villa? And what can men add the happy vagina conversation?Joining Harriet this week is Camila Thurlow who we all know from Love Island however, did you know she left a job as a bomb disposal expert to find fame in the love island villa but soon found herself educating the other islanders on feminist issues, Camilla has written a book on all of her unlikely pursuits, “Not The Type” is out now.As instagram ramps up our desire for new clothes and expensive looks, Urenna Okonkwo talks to Harriet about her money saving app Cashmere and why she thinks it will help women save some cash.Author and Historian Tess Little and Harriet discuss the spread of radical feminism movement of the 60's & 70's and how we shared ideas with France and the US to grow the resources available to women from places of refuge to historic manifesto's. Tess also tells Harriet about her new book The Octopus.And Friend of the show Mika Simmons is back to chat about the new series of her

This week Harriet talks about mental health and social media with Matt Haig, she has a conversation about education around menopause with Nina Kuypers, plus she discusses why our UK criminal justice system needs radical reform with Temi Mwale.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about going back to the office and anonymity for domestic violence victims with broadcaster Nicola Thorpe, plus she meets author ‘Badly behaved women, a story of modern feminism’, Anne Marie Crowhurst and Harriet learn about childlessness and how we talk about it with Pooky Quensel. Lastly Harriet speaks to author Caroline O’Donoghue about her new book ’Scenes of a graphic nature’. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks to Rachel Edwards about her new column in The Times and life as a black woman in the countryside, plus Rachael Rowe, investigative journalist, joins to talk about his experience of being wrong convicted along with discussing his new programme looking into life in the worlds most toughest prisons. Lastly Harriet speaks to author Brenda Davies who shares an incredible story that features in her new book.  If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about grime star, Wiley’s anti-semitic rant on social media with freelance journalist Sandy Rashty, plus Farrah Storr, editor and chief at Elle magazine, joins to talk about the social mobility campaign they are running. Lastly Harriet speaks to trans gender couple, Hannah and Jake Graf about what life is like becoming parents for the first time.  If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Terri White, talking about her new memoire, a look at what it is like to come from an impoverished, abusive background, make it all the way to the big city and then realise you're not that happy. Plus, broading legend, Jenny Murray talks about weight, weight loss and whether or not you can be fat and happy. Harriet also speaks to Lauren Mahon about her womb story.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by the opinion dividing Cherie Blair talking about what it is like to have a husband in politics. She chats to Lesley Gilchrist about the #Powertotheperineum movement and why women should be better educated about this before giving birth along with chatting to Rive Gallo about what date life is like when you’re intersex. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is reunited with Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton as they discuss what they have been doing during the Lockdown, Black Lives Matter and why we are so keen to understand words. Plus Lucy Beresford joins the ladies to talk about why you and your other half may want to have an open relationship. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to Ayesha Hazarika MBE, the Scottish broadcaster, tabloid journalist, political commentator and former political adviser to senior Labour Party politicians, about how the increased consumption of News and Politics may be affecting our mental health. Along with this they also discuss how the political parties have worked together through the Pandemic and what Parliament doing in terms of working from home.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to Diane Allen, a former lieutenant in the army, talking about what it is like to actually be a women in the armed forces. Former footballer, Jason Brown, explains why taking the knee is not enough for the Premier League to really show their commitment to stamping out racism. Harriet asks Mary Ann-Stephenson, Director of Women’s Budget Group, why we might be going back in time with gender roles during lockdown. Lastly, Harriet speak to Juno Roche, Trans writer and activist, about JK Rowling and what it means to the Trans community. For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf 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.

Harriet speaks to Layla Saad, author of ‘Me and White Supremacy’ about how we can all better understand the Black Live Matter movement along with the subject of white supremacy. She also discusses how companies can better support their POC employees with Sheehan Daniel, founder of HR Rewired. Then Harriet dives into the subject of female empowerment with Instagram star Florence Given as they discuss her new book ‘Women don’t owe you pretty’. Lastly, Harriet has a very frank and honest conversation with author of ‘I am not your baby mother’, Candice Brathwaite as they discuss life as a black mother. For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf 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.