This week Harriet speaks to Alexandra Wilson about what life is like for her as a female black barrister working in the British justice system and how she is continuously seen as the defendant in court and not the barrister. Plus, Dolly Alderton and Harriet chat about her new novel ‘Ghosts’ along with dating in the 21st century and the ghosting phenomenon. 
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EP 362: The Barrister NOT the defendant with Alexandra Wilson and Dolly Alderton

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Your Badass Women’s Hour Host Harriet Minter is writing a book.
A chick-lit novel, (arguably) the best and most critiqued genre.
First-time fiction writer Harriet will take you along for her writing journey.  Every week you’ll hear from authors who have been there and done it, as they share their processes and tips with Harriet and help her with problems she comes up against in her writing.
How do you create a compelling, funny, emotive, heartwarming page-turner? A Truth Universally Acknowledged is here to find out.  It’s launching on 21st November so - Click here to follow now to hear the first episode.

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A Truth Universally Acknowledged - LAUNCHING 21ST NOVEMBER

Can you believe this is the 400th episode of Badass women’s hour? Throughout Harriet has talked to some incredible women, but if you have been here from the start you'll know it wasn't just Harriet. In this final episode of the podcast, we’ve reunited the original Badass Women’s Hour team to reflect on some standout moments, what’s been achieved and what we’re taking forwards. 
If this is the first episode that you’ve listened to, or if you’ve listed to all 400, thanks for listening, and keep being badass. Badass Women's Hour Is: Harriet Minter Natalie Campbell Emma Sexton
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Ep 400 - A Badass Reunion

Everyone will experience feminism differently, especially women of colour, but are we leaving BAME women out of the conversation? Harriets guest is MP and author Rabina Khan, who argues that the feminism movement is being led by white women and that the platform isn't equal.
Also in this episode, we're all free! So now what? And one listener really doesn't want to go back to the office, so can they just quit?
Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter Guest: Rabina Khan: @RabinaKhan
To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com   My Hair is Pink Under This Veil, By Rabina Khan Undercover Lover WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 399 - Speaking Your Own Narrative with Rabina Khan

Do you feel comfortable saying no to people? Harriet is joined by Michelle Elman, who thinks we should all be a bit more selfish. Michelle talks about how to find and set your boundaries, some ways to enforce them that won't get you fired, and how to use them to get the most out of your dating life. 
Also in this episode, Harriet's take on the fallout from the euros final. And one listener is suffering from imposter syndrome
Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter Guests: Michelle Elman: @ScarredNtScared
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Ep 398 - Selfishness, Values and Boundaries with Michelle Elman

“It’s not you, it’s me”, come on you’re better than that!
This week comedian and author Rosie Wilby is explaining to Harriet how you can break up better and she’s speaking from experience, Rosie was dumped by email back in 2011 and since then has been researching the art of the break up resulting in her book and podcast; The Breakup Monologues. 
Hear why being dumped is chemically the same as withdrawing from a drug, whether it’s a good idea to stay friends and how to make it through the "three-year slump." 
On the topic of love, coupling up, breaking up and consciously de-coupling Harriet’s second podcast Undercover Lover is back! As Love Island returns to the nation's screens Harriet knows that whilst you might say otherwise your head is definitely turned! Every Sunday she and a fellow closet watcher will be dissecting the week's goings-on in the villa, it’s the podcast for those of you who are side-eyeing your feminism every night at 9 this summer. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.

 Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter Guests: Rosie Wilby: @rosiewilby
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EP 362: The Barrister NOT the defendant with Alexandra Wilson and Dolly Alderton

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