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Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! This evening we'll be talking about the incredible Diana Nyad.

At 64 years old, Diana Nyad made history by becoming the first person to swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Her journey was more than just a physical achievement, it was a testament to perseverance, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit.

In this episode, we dive into Diana’s incredible story, the challenges she faced—including treacherous waters, jellyfish stings, and exhaustion—and the determination that fuelled her record-breaking swim. 

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Welcome listeners to our fourth episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are going to be talking about the incredible survival story of Juliane Koepcke. 

After a plane crash in the Amazon Rainforest, she endured 11 days alone, facing the wild with no food or medical supplies. Tune in as we chat about the dangers she faced and her unbelievable resilience and determination to survive.

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Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes us on a journey into the wild world of 19th-century journalism — where one woman dared to go where no reporter (male or female) ever had before.

We’re uncovering the fearless story of Nellie Bly, the trailblazing journalist who risked everything to expose corruption, cruelty, and the truth hidden behind locked doors.

She wasn’t just writing headlines — she was making history. In this episode, we explore:

• Nellie’s early years, and the courage she showed standing up in court beside her mother to help her win a divorce from an abusive husband
• Her undercover investigation into a New York mental asylum, where she lived among the forgotten to reveal the horrors within
• The record-breaking journey around the world in 72 days that proved women were every bit as daring and capable as men

This isn’t just a tale of journalism — it’s a story of courage, deception, and defiance. Nellie Bly didn’t just report the news. She became it.

A woman ahead of her time. A voice for the voiceless. A story that still shakes the system today.

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Welcome listeners to our second episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are continuing to talk about the incredible life of Korean defector Yeonmi Park. Last week's episode left you on a cliff hanger... did her Mother go with her? Listen on to find out more about her escape from the dictatorship. 

Grab a cuppa and come and join us!

Episode two refers to Yeonmi Park's book ‘In Order to Live’ published by Penguin.

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Welcome listeners to our first episode of Speaking of her! Tonight we are delving into the incredible life of Korean defector Yeonmi Park. We will cover some interesting history of North Korea and most of all be chatting about Yeonmi and her escape from the dictatorship. 

Grab a cuppa and come and join us!

Episode one refers to Yeonmi Parks book ‘In Order to Live’ published by Penguin.

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