Conversations With Sophia: Alcohol Recovery
Yasmin who survived childhood sexual abuse talks about alcohol recovery, and how her childhood traumas altered her self-worth & led her to drink.
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Emma Dabiri on Being a Disruptor
I honestly believe that when we are harsh and judgmental about other women's appearances we are usually - even if not consciously- harsh and judgmental in the way we view or think about ourselves.
Hyperemesis : A Journey of Loss and Resilience
I had thought that becoming pregnant after 35 years old was the main challenge that my partner and I would need to overcome. However, hyperemesis had other plans for us.
Ms Marvel, Zenobia Shroff On Inclusion in Film
I am a woman in her 50s of Indian nationality and Persian ancestry and I constantly have to battle the trifecta of ageism, sexism and racism in this industry. I can do much more than just be your mother. I can be a doctor or a lawyer or a villain - I would make a great villain by the way.
Endometriosis : Infertility, Pregnancy & Healthcare
My experience with endometriosis has been an absolute rollercoaster. It all started when I was 17 years old and suddenly started to experience extreme bloating and pelvic pain during my menstrual cycle. I experienced digestive issues such as constipation, nausea and occasional vomiting and fatigue. I didn’t feel like...
Disruptors Documentary
These women share their journeys through confronting homophobia, surviving domestic violence, advocating for justice reform, overcoming ex-offender stigma, and enduring disabilities from a train accident.
Egg Freezing: Hertility Co-Founder, Natalie Getreu’s Journey
Scientifically speaking, I thought I knew just about everything you could know about egg freezing... But as soon as I started the process as a patient, I quickly realised that knowing the scientific facts is very different from the lived experience.
Supacell: Sheila Nortley on Producing Netflix's Superhero Show
I know that at the juncture of my intersectionality as a black woman, as a dark-skinned black woman, if I don't acknowledge my achievements, it's likely I would be the first to be shut down, misunderstood, silenced and erased from anything I put my hands to.
Parenting Through Trauma
During a triggered state, I deeply hated the rising feeling of rage from within. It left me worried that I was turning into my mother, which was a great fear of mine. I wanted to be the best parent I could and surround my children with love and support - two things I never felt from my own mother.
