Lynn Asante-Asare is a scientist, and former PhD student who worked for Cancer Research UK and is now a medical student at Leicester. Lynn opens up to the challenges, misconceptions and burdens felt by black university students.

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Lucy da Silva was badly abused as a child and went on to suffer from drink, drug and eating disorders. Now in happier times and with a daughter of her own, Lucy tells her story.

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Jan Moore is sharing the progress of her cancer treatment with Women Making Waves. She has now had three sessions of chemotherapy and has one more to do. The hospital has now started planning the next part of the treatment - the mastectomy.

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Before becoming a life coach Louise spent over 18 years as an entrepreneur and consultant, working on sustainability and ethical trade. Passionate about making a difference in the world Louise talks to Suzie Thorpe about the challenges she faces both from a personal and ethical point of view.

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Petra Hayton and Sophie Weedon are neighbours who have started their own business selling preloved clothes and accessories. The women are from different generations and they tell us how the age gap is a positive thing.

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Part 3 of Jan's Cancer Diary. Jan talks about the effects of the second course of chemotherapy. An appointment with the surgeon to discuss the mastectomy, feeling a bit tired and naming the wig... This is an honest rendition of going through breast cancer - but nonetheless uplifting.

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Sharon Allen OBE is Chief Executive of Arthur Rank Hospice. Sharon was awarded an OBE in June 2015 for her services to social care and housing. Sharon has pretty much loved all her jobs and gives an honest and insightful account of her journey from a social worker to CEO for this incredible charity.

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Kerry Daynes is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who is often consulted in major police in vestigations and is a trusted government advisor concerning the safe management of high-risk individuals. She talks about her new book The Dark Side of the Mind and about her own experience of being stalked.

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Part 2 of Jan's Cancer Diary. Jan talks about the effects of the first chemotherapy. Hair is now falling out and jaunty caps are being worn. This is an honest rendition of going through breast cancer - but nonetheless uplifting.

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promo for Women Making Waves on 5 October 2019

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