Episodios

  • Kris Hallenga… The Woman Who...Taught us to Coppafeel

    Kris Hallenga… The Woman Who...Taught us to Coppafeel
    Dec 29 2022
    It takes a special kind of person to be able to turn personal tragedy into purpose. But that's exactly what Kris Hallenga has done. In this episode, we explore how discovering she had incurable cancer at a young age, led Kris on a path to empowering others to check their chests and advocate for themselves in ways she was unable to.
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    12 m
  • Shonda Rhimes… The Woman Who… Made TV look like the real world

    Shonda Rhimes… The Woman Who… Made TV look like the real world
    Dec 22 2022
    We all deserve to switch on the TV and see someone who looks like us. In this episode, we tell the story of Shonda Rhimes, a woman determined to make TV shows that reflect the people watching them. Not only has Shonda worked tirelessly for representation, she conquered network television in unprecedented ways.
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    13 m
  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…The Woman Who...Became a champion

    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…The Woman Who...Became a champion
    Dec 15 2022
    Underdog stories are nothing new. But watching those who have been underestimated, exceed all expectations never gets old. In this episode, we explore the story of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and her journey from a young, inexperienced sprinter to becoming one of the most decorated female athletes the world has ever seen. 
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    13 m
  • Jill Nalder… The Woman Who... Cared when no one else did

    Jill Nalder… The Woman Who... Cared when no one else did
    Dec 8 2022
    In what can often be a cold world, those who put themselves on the line to provide love and warmth to others are a real gift. In this episode, we share the story of actress and activist Jill Nalder. When the devastation of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s was unfolding around her, Jill found the compassion to care for her friends and even strangers when many others wouldn’t.
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    13 m
  • Una Marson... The Woman Who... Amplified Caribbean voices

    Una Marson... The Woman Who... Amplified Caribbean voices
    Dec 1 2022
    Sometimes those who pave the way for others are not as well remembered as they should be, with many standing upon their shoulders without even realising it. In this episode, we explore the story of Una Marson, a woman who found herself achieving numerous 'firsts' in her career as a writer, broadcaster and activist.
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    13 m
  • Isabella Springmuhl Tejada... The Woman Who... Turned a no into a yes

    Isabella Springmuhl Tejada... The Woman Who... Turned a no into a yes
    Nov 24 2022
    When one door closes, another opens, often revealing even better opportunities than the first. In this episode we share the story of Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, who found her passion for fashion as a little girl, and went on to exceed the expectations of all those who doubted her.
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    11 m
  • Wangari Maathai… The Woman Who.. Planted 30 million trees

    Wangari Maathai… The Woman Who.. Planted 30 million trees
    Nov 17 2022
    When we disrupt nature, we disrupt balance, which can change ecosystems for years to come. Someone who knew just how delicate that balance could be, was Wangari Maathai. In this episode we hear about how an unassuming fig tree led to Wangari finding purpose, which would not only change her life, but the lives of many for years to come.
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    14 m
  • Lauren Child… The Woman Who… Created worlds for children

    Lauren Child… The Woman Who… Created worlds for children
    Nov 10 2022
    From Clarice Bean to Charlie and Lola. With every character and story Lauren Child has written, she has created worlds that celebrate the experiences of childhood. In this special episode of The Woman Who, Clara Amfo is joined in the studio by Lauren to talk about her approach to writing, where her inspiration comes from, and why art and stories are fundamental to who we are.
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    31 m