Women Making Waves Podcast
Society & Culture
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Enjoy chat with real women talking about their lives and careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Bar Groisman and Donna Lovett
We're all about fitness on this episode of Women Making Waves. The very talented Bar Groisman from Sababa Co. will tell us the story of how she set up the dance company and talks about the creation of their new show Coiled Up. And if you t…
- Ella Tebbutt, Grace Lowrie and Joanna Borrett
Ella Tebbutt and Grace Lowrie describe themselves as single mums, business owners, and professional multitaskers. And they can now add podcasters so that list, because they decided to share their ideas on life in a podcast called Thr…
- WMW Barbara Oxley and Luce
Barbara Oxley is a writer, Cambridge tour guide, actor and singer - there is no end to her talents. We talk to her about her different roles. And we talk to Luce—a bold songwriter turning pain into power. Hear her…
- Susan Mealing , Jill Eastland and Emilie Silverwood-Cope
Artists Susan Mealing and Jill Eastland who are supporting refugee women in Cambridge through art projects. They tell us about the work they are doing with refugees and how it all got started. And Emilie Silverwood-Cope makes brands look b…
- WMW Dr Eleanor Drage
Dr Eleanor Drage studies how to make AI fairer for everyone, using feminist and anti-racist ideas to fight bias in tech. She’s also published books on building more ethical machines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
- WMW Alison Cooper
On Women Making Waves we meet Alison Cooper, fresh at the helm of Membership Club for Female businesswomen - Six Figured Females. Alison will tell us how she plans to take this community to the next level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
- WMW Tess Howard MBE and Dr Lee David
Tess Howard MBE is a well known hockey player who played for Cambridge City and England Women’s 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal squad. Tess was recently awarded an MBE for her work in changing women’s sportsware for hockey pla…
- WMW Inge Hunter and Niamh Eadie
Inge Hunter went from selling cocktails while homeless at 17 to building Clue Content, a powerhouse agency with a team of 14 in Newmarket; and meet Niamh Eadie, the tech whiz who swapped coding for construction. She went from not knowing a…
- WMW Monica Saavedra and Claire Given
CTO & Co Founder of Lambda Agri Monica Saavedra has figured out how to supercharge sunlight in greenhouses, boosting crop yields in ways that could transform agriculture as we know it; And Claire Given, who turned frustration into innovati…
- WMW Dr Tamara Polajnar and Jules Walters
We chat to CEO of HerEthical AI Dr Tamara Polajnar who talks about how she came to the world of Machine Learning and AI in policing and talks of her interest in devising systems which detect victim blaming; And Jules Walters, a health coac…
- WMW Maud Blair and Rachel Hales
We meet Maud Blair a Cambridge-based author known for her storytelling about her life under British rule in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe during the era of apartheid which lead to her acclaimed book ‘In between’; And Rachel Hales is adamant that…
- WMW Gill Abbs and Chloe Gentles
Gill Abbs is currently in the process of baking 26,000 mince pies. Impressively, Gill has worked at the world famous Fitzbillies in Cambridge as a baker for 53 years; And Chloe Gentles is playing the role of Cinderella in this year’s panto…
- WMW Nicci Roscoe and Jasmin El-Saie
If you are feeling stressed, this is the episode for you. Women Making Waves bring you two calming influences, Nicci Roscoe whose book Manifest your Everything helps you to focus on what you want to be; and Yasmin El-Saie who uses holistic…
- WMW Jodi Taylor and Elba Rose
On women making waves we meet author Jodi Taylor who started writing when she retired and has had tremendous success with her series of books The Chronicles of St. Mary’s. But nobody was more surprised by her success than Jodi herself… And…
- WMW Alison Wright and Inger Anson
Women Making Waves chat to Alison Wright, owner of Fitzbillies, which is one of the most iconic businesses in Cambridge, traditionally the place to go for your tea and Chelsea bun. Alison tells us about how she took over…
- WMW Clare Mulley and Renata Drumond
About our guests on this episode: Clare Mulley Award-winning public historian, author and broadcaster, Clare Mulley joins us to talk about her four biographies, primarily focus on female experience during the Second World War. Clare talks…
- Jessica Hepburn and Hannah Nunn
About our guests on this episode: Jessica Hepburn is an author, a former executive director of the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, an award winning fertility hero, and the first woman IN THE WORLD to achieve ‘The Sea, Street & Summit Challen…
- Emily Heaton and Maiya Fleming
A little about the guests in this episode: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates its 200th anniversary and our guest Emily Heaton recently became a Coxswain, and offers some interesting insights into what it's like being part…
- Joanna Borrett and Jane Horwood
A little about our guests in this episode: With under 8% of classical music written by women, we are delighted to chat to Cambridgeshire composer Joanna Borrett who has announced the world premiere of her most recent work. Jane Horwood is…
- WMW Chloe Matharu and Olivia Partington
Chloe Matharu is a singer songwriter who plays the harp. Chloe’s music is inspired by the sea and her time working in the Merchant Navy; and Olivia Partington is dedicated to helping find solutions in fighting climate change and creating w…
- WMW Lucy Broadbent
LA based British author, Lucy Broadbent has written about some extraordinary, well known famous Hollywood people. Combining her skills as a journalist and her interest in social and cultural reality, Lucy has written incredible real life f…
- WMW Katy Searle
After a wonderful and long career at the BBC we spoke to Katy Searle. At the time we talked, to Katy was the Senior Controller BBC News but has since moved to become a partner of Comms and Political engagement organisation Fourtold. Quotin…
- WMW Alice Dewey
Lifelong supporter of Cambridge City football club, Alice Dewey is now General Manager of the Club, and is involved in the building a new stadium. We hear about the job she loves and the club which is like a second family. Hosted on Acast.…
- WMW Little Jo
Little Jo a.k.a. Joanne Graham, is an artist based in Bury St Edmunds. Jo is a portrait artist but has also been inspired to draw keys and skulls because of stories from her past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- WMW Professor Catherine Lee
Professor Catherine Lee is Professor of Inclusive Education and Leadership and Deputy Dean for Education at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge Anglia Ruskin University. Catherine’s own experiences while teaching in secondary schools dur…
- WMW Hannah Hagon - Unplugged tots
After attending an event run by Raspberry Pi, Hannah Hagon came up with an idea about how she could teach pre-school tots about computer coding. She started Unplugged Tots and now enthuses young children in the art of computing - without t…
- WMW Cindy Forde
Cambridge based author Cindy Forde who is the founder of Planetari, and has just produced a book called Bright New World. A world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental…
- WMW Sara Ford and Alice Loombe
Two friends, a collaboration and voila! FRESH studio appears. This partnership between Sara Ford and Alice Loombe is providing Ely with a space for everyone. We find out what it’s like for two friends to build a business tog…
- WMW COP27 special
COP27 is taking place in Sharm El-Shake in Egypt. Zoe Arden, fellow at Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership, talks about the role of female leaders in the climate sphere. And we are joined by two…
- Zoe Arden - COP27
Zoe Arden a fellow at Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and her focus is on helping people to gain the skills to lead courageously and maximise their positive influence, as well as impacting and creating…
- Liv Andersson - COP27
Liv is founder and CEO of BioZeroc, a company founded in 2021 with a goal to decarbonise the construction industry, and they are working on producing carbon neutral cement. Liv is a passionate sustainability specialist who has led internat…
- Sushma Shankar - COP27
Sushma Shankar is the co-founder of Deep Planet, the goal of the company being to use machine learning for the benefit of the Planet. Deep Planet are building an Artificial Intelligence platform that uses satellite imagery and Internet of…
- WMW Stef Martinsen-Barker
Stef Martinsen-Barker is CEO of Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre. Stef has lots of experience of working with people who need support. She has been a senior youth worker, a parent support advisor, she has worked with young carers and bee…
- WMW Sinead Sharkey-Steenson
Sinead Sharkey-Steenson is a Career Elevator Coach at Generation Women. Sinead has helped close to 10,000 women get the promotions and pay-rises they deserve, and she plans to help many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
- Berenice Smith
Berenice Smith is a creative designer and a self-confessed anorak who has an obsession about great fonts and gorgeous books. Experienced in website design and geeky about using design to solve social problems she is the owner of Hello Love…
- Danae Shell
Suzie and Linda chat to Danae Shell. Danae saw many examples of workplace discrimination and harrassment and through sheer frustration she co-founded and is CEO of Valla, the legal platform for workers. Danae is a developer-turned marketer…
- WMW Claire Buckle
Like many of us, during lockdown Claire Buckle started going out for walks and developed an appreciation for the wonders of nature - and hedgehogs in particular. She now has a garden full of rescued hedgehogs, and tells us her story. Hoste…
- WMW Megan Swann
We meet the first female President of The Magic Circle, Megan Swann. Megan combines magic in a fun way to teach environmental issues; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- WMW Tetiana Preobrazhenska
On Women Making Waves we meet Tetiana Preobrazhenska who lives and works in Kyiv. When Ukraine was invaded Tetiana chose to stay in the country. Tetiana tells us why she chose to stay rather than leave and what it’s like living in Kyiv on…
- WMW Lisa Logan
Lisa Logan is an emerging composer, her first opera explores the extraordinary love story of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed. Lisa works as an entertainment lawyer. We hear how an unlikely twist of fate sparked her interest in composing.…
- WMW Faradena Afifi
Faradena Afifi is a Tai Chi instructor, massage therapist, violist, cellist and professional singer. Fara is co-founder of free improvisation music group The Noisy Women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- WMW Grace Lawson Baker
Grace came to horses and riding as an adult and quickly realised the emotional and psychological benefits she was experiencing. She saw the possibility of bringing together her work as a speech therapist with her love of horses to help peo…
- WMW Rebecca Willers
Rebecca is the Director at Shepreth Wildlife Park. She graduated with an MBA, BSc Hons in Psychology, FdSc in Zoo Resource Management and a Veterinary Assistant diploma. Rebecca was also a freelance journalist. Shepreth Wildlife Park is a…
- WMW Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner founded angel network Angel Academe in London in 2014 to invest in tech companies with at least one woman on the founding team. Sarah is a technologist, entrepreneur and angel investor. She's spent most of her care…
- WMW Dorothy Byrne
We feature Dorothy Byrne, president of Murray Edwards College Cambridge. Dorothy has been Head of Current Affairs at Channel Four, World in Action producer, and editor of ITV’s’s The Big Story. Dorothy gives us an amusing insight to her li…
- WMW Louise Palmer-Masterton - Stem & Glory
In this episode we are very excited to talk with Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder and CEO of vegan restaurant Stem & Glory. Serving delicious food in a way that is compassionate to animals, and also to the world as the restaurant is carbon…
- WMW Gaby Reniero and Annabel Jones, Bubbly Bandits
Gaby Reniero and Annabel Jones share both a business and a mission. The business is called Bubbly Bandits Ltd and their mission is to introduce you to wonderful Italian sparkling wine. Gaby and Annabel believe they have sourced the perfect…
- WMW Christmas Special 2021
Welcome to Women Making Waves Christmas Special! Singer songwriter Wildcard divulges her magic Italian Christmas pasta recipe that only her Mamma knows best! Musical artist Ellie Dixon kicks off her favourite festive song and you really wo…
- WMW Councillor Anna Smith
Councillor Anna Smith is Leader of Cambridge City Council. This energetic fascinating woman talks about her time at Oxford, her work in education and how she got into politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- WMW Professor Morag Styles
Morag Styles is Professor of Children’s Poetry at Homerton College, Cambridge. Morag has an infectious passion for children’s poetry, and loves to work with teachers to help them inspire children to read and write poetry. Hosted on Acast.…