Not so long ago the menopause was one of those words only spoken in hushed tones. Now there is a veritable tsunami of women working hard to not only dispel the myths surrounding the menopause and educate women on the help available, but also to ensure women in…
My final Fabulous Females of this first series are three women who make up #pelvicroar. Myra, Elaine and Emma are a physio led collaboration intent on challenging any taboos surrounding pelvic health and making pelvic exercises as vital as brushing your teeth. Personally I love to combine the two!…
“To be the very best version of myself” is the catchphrase synonymous with every ageing woman in the 21st century as she passes into the next decade, whether it be her 40’s, 50’s or beyond. It is no longer about simply “ageing gracefully” but “ageing well” and for…
2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Act which first gave some women the right to vote in the UK, the magnitude of which is not lost on anyone. Integral to this development was the movement led by Emmeline Pankhurst, a name which has over the last century…
Charities play a vital role in the fabric of our society, raising much needed funds for necessary research as well as providing an information and support resource for those who need it. The valuable role of the support services team within a charity cannot be emphasised enough, offering…
If you are a woman approaching or maybe already in the throes of midlife there are two women online that will no doubt have already grabbed your attention as they did mine. Jo and Ann, are the founders of the one-stop-shop The Hot Flush for all things menopausal…
I am excited to feature renowned broadcaster, writer and historian Tessa Dunlop in the next of my Fabulous Females series. 2018 is the year of the female and the interviews are intended as a celebration of the achievements of some extraordinary women. Tessa encapsulates that sentiment perfectly, having…
This week’s Fabulous Female, Stephanie Capuano bucks the current trend among my interviewees for women embarking on new career adventures in midlife, yet she takes midlife ambition to a new level, managing roles not in one but two businesses. The first, 31st State, a natural skincare range for…
