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YouTube is a boys’ club - I know from working in it
Among the top 50 most-subscribed creators on YouTube, just seven are women.
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What being a fighter pilot taught me about confidence and belonging
Michelle Curran’s journey in the cockpit reveals why confidence starts with small, bold choices
Sep 26 • 
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6 lessons female founders wish they knew earlier
There’s a whole community of female founders out there ready to support one another, so tap into it.
Sep 25 • 
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I was attacked by a shark at 22
Plus: 👩‍⚕️ gynae health 🗣️ career advice 🎮 secret hobbies
Sep 16 • 
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I was attacked by a shark at 22
Plus: 👩‍⚕️ gynae health 🗣️ career advice 🎮 secret hobbies
Sep 16 • 
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I lost my leg in a shark attack. This is how I fought back.
Ali Truwit is stronger than you think – and her next challenge proves it.
Sep 12 • 
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Women with PCOS in the UK face failures in care
New parliamentary report highlights systemic failings in women’s health.
Sep 12 • 
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Stop climbing ladders. Start zigzagging.
How job-hopping went from being a liability into a strategic asset for career growth
Sep 11 • 
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UK women’s ‘guilt’ over their ‘secret’ hobby
Gaming is no longer a boys’ only club but women feel ashamed to play.
Sep 10 • 
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Feel you're being silenced when talking about your health? You probably are.
Plus: 💋 Miley Cyrus 🤝 negotiation 🏉 Ilona Maher
Sep 2
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Feel you're being silenced when talking about your health? You probably are.
Plus: 💋Miley Cyrus 🤝 negotiation 🏉Ilona Maher
Sep 2 • 
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Feel you're being silenced when talking about your health? You probably are.
Women’s health is flagged while men’s goes free
Sep 2 • 
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