RISE UP FIREBIRD, stories of women who transformed their lives. Podcast
1) Episode 14 - International Women's Day Special - For all the Independent Women
Sisters are doing it for themselves, but should they? As a special edition for International Women's Day, this episode explores what it means to be an independent woman. Resources More than a w...Show More
Episode 14 - International Women's Day Special - For all the Independent Women
17:26 | Mar 3rd, 2022
2) Episode 13 - Lady Brenda Hale
Challenger: Lady Brenda Hale grew up in a small village in North Yorkshire and became the highest ranking judge in the UK. Her life is a series of "firsts", even though she was not always everyo...Show More
3) Episode 12 - Pre-Launch to Series 2
"There is wisdom in your winter..." (Katherine May). Check out what I found out in my winter, and an important reminder of the firebird's journey. Credits: Wintering by Katherine May
4) Episode 11 - Cilla Black
Believer: Since being 3 years old, Cilla wanted to be a star. She followed her dreams to become a singer, and then became the most successful and highest paid female tv presenter with a 50 year ...Show More
5) Episode 10 - Joan Rivers
Survivor: A firebird, a bumblebee, a tortoise or a pack horse? Joan Rivers joked that she embodied a number of different characteristics throughout her life. For me, she is a definite fire...Show More
6) Episode 9 - Malala Yousafzai
Challenger: When sixteen year old Malala Yousafzai spoke at the UN, she said, "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world." Malala's incredible example shows that this is tru...Show More
7) Episode 8 - Aretha Franklin
Survivor: The Queen of Soul was a musical genius, yet her life was far from plain-sailing. She battled with insecurity and was a victim of abuse. The times when she really flied high were when s...Show More
8) Episode 7 - Anita Roddick
Navigator: They say that necessity is the mother of all invention. Anita Roddick used her instinct to become one of the most successful and innovative entrepreneurs of the past century. Sh...Show More
9) Episode 6 - Maria von Trapp
Believer: The Sound of Music was based on Maria Von Trapp's autobiography, yet how much do we know about her from the film? In her account her marriage to Captain von Trapp is at the beginning o...Show More
10) Episode 5 - International Women's Day Special - The Demise of Bridget Jones
Special Edition for International Women's Day. In 2016, Bridget Jones was voted by BBC 4's Woman's Hour to be one of the 7 most influential women of the past 70 years. Unfortunately, I fee...Show More
Episode 5 - International Women's Day Special - The Demise of Bridget Jones
19:07 | Mar 8th, 2021