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Mar 16, 2019•55 sec
Women Making Waves Podcast
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Women Making Waves - Dr Jean Venables
Dr Jean Venables CBE is a civil engineer who became the first female president of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2008; she is a proponent of sustainability projects and has been featured by photographer Anita Corbin in her exhibition called First Women UK which features ordinary women achieving extraordinary things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 02, 2019•19 min
Women Making Waves - Renee Friend
Each year Charity Champion winner, Renee Friend figures out, along with her colleagues, how to raise 5 million pounds for Isabel Hospice charity in Bishops Stortford. Renee speaks to Suzie Thorpe about how fundraising plays a large part of her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 02, 2019•16 min
Women Making Waves - Promo For Web 2 March 2019
Women Making Waves - Promo For Web 2 March 2019 by Women Making Waves Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019•1 min
Women Making Waves - Susan Smith Mistress Of Girton
This year sees Girton College celebrating 150 years since it’s foundation. In 1948, it was granted full college status by the university, marking the official admittance of women to the University of Cambridge.We find out about the Women behind the names – part of an extraordinary group of Girton College alumnae among an illustrious list of people to have roads in Eddington, Cambridge’s new urban area, named after them. Mistress of Girton College, Susan Smith, spoke to our contributor Phil Mynot...
Feb 28, 2019•19 min
WMW 2 Promo 16th Feb 2019
WMW 2 Promo 16th Feb 2019 by Women Making Waves Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2019•53 sec
Women Making Waves Madi Vorva
Madi Vorva has campaigned against the use of unsustainable palm-oil since she was 11 years old. As a teenager, Madi was instrumental in persuading Kellogs to agree to a deforestation-free policy for all its products; she has fronted a TV show, made a documentary in Cambodia. She is a United Nations Forest Hero, was honored at the Teen Choice Awards, and she sits on the board of the Jane Goodall Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 16, 2019•20 min
Women Making Waves - Rebecca Lent
Dr Rebecca Lent is the Executive Secretary of the International Whaling Commission which provides for the proper conservation of whale stocks; Rebecca speaks to Women Making Waves contributor Jan Moore about her role in the Commission, and how important it is to make sure that whales are protected so that they don’t become extinct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2019•13 min
Women Making Waves Cassa Pancho
(Photo Holly McGlynn) Cassa Pancho MBE is the founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, a professional ballet company. Cassa saw a real lack of black dancers and this ignited the creation of Ballet Black in 2001. Cassa’s goal is ultimately to see a change in the number of black and asian dancers in mainstream ballet companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2019•19 min
WMW - Diane Danzebrink -menopause
Diane Danzebrink is a psychotherapist who specialises in helping women through the menopause. She founded the Menopause Support campaign which seeks to educate and support women through what can be a difficult time. Bobby Jones asked her how she had become interested in the topic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 02, 2019•18 min
WMW Helen Pankhurst
There can be few people in the UK who have not heard of the Pankhurst family and their part in fighting for women’s suffrage. Leading women’s rights campaigner Dr Helen Pankhurst told Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe about her passion for keeping the family name alive and her thoughts on the state of women’s rights today. This piece includes a song by Flaming June called The Women’s Battalion, written by Louise Eatock for the centenary of women’s suffrage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Feb 02, 2019•22 min
WMW Soraya Jones
Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, Dr Soraya Jones is the ultimate networker. Formerly CEO and founder of Cambridge Wireless, growing a business from 70 to 400 companies in a short space of time. The list is endless when it comes to achievements. She is inspirational, a mentor and friend to many and a great leader. Suzie Thorpe speaks to Soraya Jones about her take on life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 02, 2019•19 min
WMW Promo 2 Feb 2019 For Web
WMW Promo 2 Feb 2019 For Web by Women Making Waves Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2019•1 min
Women Making Waves Julie Spence
The Queen appointed Julie Spence the most eminent role of Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in 2016. From the role of teacher, joining the Avon and Somerset Constabulary to rising through the ranks to Superintendent has been a truly outstanding achievement.Women Making Waves contributor Louise Wilson chats to Julie about her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2019•22 min
Women Making Waves Morgan Seag
Did you know that no women worked on the UK Antarctic research stations until 1986? Morgan Seag has a fascination for the Antarctic. Keen to visit the continent she got a job washing dishes at McMurdo Station in order to experience living there. Now Morgan is a PhD Gates Scholar at Cambridge and her thesis is on tracing the integration of women in Antarctica. Morgan gives an amazing description of her time in the Antarctic to Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Jan 05, 2019•20 min
Women Making Waves - Revd Dr Victoria Johnson
The Revd Dr Victoria Johnson is the first woman residentiary Canon at Ely Cathedral. Vicky talks about her role at the beautiful Ely Cathedral and how she moved from her original career as a Biochemist to the clergy and the challenges she faces as a woman of the cloth in a senior position. Women Making Waves contributor Jan Moore talks to Vicky, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2019•12 min
Promo For Web2 5 Jan 2019
Promo For Web2 5 Jan 2019 by Women Making Waves Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2019•1 min
Hannah Deacon - Medicinal Cannabis - Full Interview
Hannah Deacon hit the headlines because of her relentless campaign to legalise medicinal cannabis, driven by the fact that her son Alfie has a rare condition which escalated to cause up to 30 seizures a day. Rather than sitting back and accepting the treatment which was available, Hannah recognised that it was inadequate and even dangerous and so has researched, travelled abroad and relentlessly campaigned to get the UK government to change their policy on the use of medical cannabis. This is th...
Dec 15, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Hannah Deacon - medical cannabis
Hannah Deacon hit the headlines because of her relentless campaign to legalise medicinal cannabis, driven by the fact that her son Alfie has rare condition PCDH19 which escalated to cause up to 30 seizures a day. Rather than sitting back and accepting the treatment which was available, Hannah recognised that it was inadequate and even dangerous and so has researched, travelled abroad and relentlessly campaigned to get the UK government to change their policy on the use of medical cannabis. Hoste...
Dec 15, 2018•30 min
Women Making Waves - Sheila Kissane-Marshall
In this edition of Women Making Waves we speak to two incredible women. Hannah Deacon has featured In the media because she fought to allow her son to be given medical cannabis which has brought his severe epilepsy under control . Mother of two Hannah tells her story of frustration and success which involves the most powerful people in the country.Sheila Kissane-Marshall has degrees in Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil engineering and 20 years in construction and Sheila can safely say she likes...
Dec 15, 2018•22 min
Women Making Waves Dr Nicky Dee
Dr Nicky Dee works in entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainability. She tells Women Making Waves contributor Liz Barker about how she got into the work and about the projects she has been involved with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 04, 2018•17 min
Women Making Waves Adelina Chalmers
Who is the Geek Whisperer? Well Adelina Chalmers loves engineers. She speaks their language and many other languages too and gains both their trust and those who work with engineers and achieves extraordinary results connecting on all levels and opens up to Women Making Waves Suzie Thorpe about her journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 04, 2018•19 min
Women Making Waves Aphra Bruce-Jones
Why is it hard to find a role model at the bar? Not just any bar, we mean the legal bar. Someone who looks like you and someone to aspire to. Aphra Bruce-Jones thinks we need more women barrister role models. These women barristers not only need to be called to the bar but be called to talk to girls in schools and universities as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 04, 2018•16 min
Promo For Program on 1 December 2018
Promo For Program on 1 December 2018 by Women Making Waves Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2018•1 min
Women Making Waves Bonnie Samuyiwa
Lucy Cavendish College undergraduate Bonnie Samuyiwa was selected by Powerful Media as one of the UK’s top 100 most outstanding undergraduates from an African/Afro-Caribbean background and will feature in Powerful Media’s Future Leaders magazine.Bonnie talks to Linda Ness about her trip to 10 Downing Street - and the work she has done to achieve the accolade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2018•14 min
Women Making Waves Sharon Williams
Sharon Williams went on a writing course which she really enjoyed. What she didn’t expect was that one of her stories would be turned into a short film by an award winning director. Sharon tells Linda Ness how it all came about and also described the poignant story she wrote - the Apricot Tree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018•19 min
Women Making Waves Dr Dava J Newman
It's no joke when the White House calls you to ask if you’re interested in serving as NASA’s deputy administrator.. and in some ways you can really understand why Dr Dava Newman thought it was a prank call at first! But when she realised the call was genuine she wasted no time accepting this prestigious job.Rocket scientist Dr Dava Newman speaks to Suzie Thorpe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018•21 min
Women Making Waves SCUFF
Self harm can be an outcome of mental health issues, and those who have been affected are often left with scars on their bodies which makes moving on with their lives very difficult. Jess King has set up a charity which has found a unique way of covering these scars - they raise money for tattoos which cover the damaged skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2018•17 min
Women Making Waves - Refugee Education
Sometimes we want to help but feel there is nothing we can do. Well what about getting your workplace involved? Sarah Rogerson watched the Syrian refugee crisis unfold on her TV and together with Chloe Shaw got their employer Cambridge Assessment English involved and are making huge steps in helping refugees back into education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2018•12 min
Women Making Waves Human Milk Bank
In these days where we no longer have wet nurses, what do mothers do if they are unable to breast feed their babies - particularly if the babies are perhaps premature or sickly and would benefit from breast milk. Jackie Hughes and Haley Hendy tell us about the Human Milk Bank and talk about both the donors and the recipients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2018•16 min
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