S20 Ep8: The power of the female vote with Helen Pankhurst CBE, women’s rights activist, scholar and writer
This week, Holly meets Helen Pankhurst CBE, a woman whose life work is testament to the enduring spirit of the suffragettes.
And in this episode Helen shares intimate stories from her extraordinary heritage, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and struggles of her pioneering ancestors, diving into how their legacy has shaped her own path in activism and to advancing women’s rights in the 21st century.
Helen speaks to Holly about the current landscape of feminism, the progress that has been made since the suffragette era and the challenges that still lay ahead.
This is a powerful conversation that explores how the movements and campaigns that we see in today’s society, such as #MeToo and Just Stop Oil will be judged by future generations.
So whether you are passionate about women's rights, intrigued by historical legacies, or simply looking for inspiration to make a difference, this conversation with Helen Pankhurst is a must-listen.
Win an Independent Ad Break on Conversations of Inspiration: If you’re a founder yourself and would like to be in with a chance to win your own ad break on this podcast, head over to holly.co/dell. This competition is delivered in partnership with Dell Technologies and their programs Dell for Startups and DWEN (Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network) — which provide startup expertise from dedicated technology advisors and scalable solutions to ensure your business is always ready to grow.
And in this episode Helen shares intimate stories from her extraordinary heritage, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and struggles of her pioneering ancestors, diving into how their legacy has shaped her own path in activism and to advancing women’s rights in the 21st century.
Helen speaks to Holly about the current landscape of feminism, the progress that has been made since the suffragette era and the challenges that still lay ahead.
This is a powerful conversation that explores how the movements and campaigns that we see in today’s society, such as #MeToo and Just Stop Oil will be judged by future generations.
So whether you are passionate about women's rights, intrigued by historical legacies, or simply looking for inspiration to make a difference, this conversation with Helen Pankhurst is a must-listen.
Win an Independent Ad Break on Conversations of Inspiration: If you’re a founder yourself and would like to be in with a chance to win your own ad break on this podcast, head over to holly.co/dell. This competition is delivered in partnership with Dell Technologies and their programs Dell for Startups and DWEN (Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network) — which provide startup expertise from dedicated technology advisors and scalable solutions to ensure your business is always ready to grow.
