Anthems

Char Ellesse | BALD Char Ellesse is a content creator, model and speaker. She is the founder and director of Girlswillbeboys, an online platform using content to blur the lines between gender roles. Char’s debut film, Omg She’s Bald, showcased the stories of women from different cultures and backgrounds who had shaved their hair and was screened internationally. Her word of the day is Bald. CONNECT WITH CHAR: I: @ellessechar T: @ellessechar #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raven Smith is a creative director, writer. He was formerly the commissioning director at Nowness, a contributor for British Vogue, and The Sunday Times style columnist, as well as freelancing as a creative director. Raven recently published his first book, ‘Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits’. His word of the day is Straight. CONNECT WITH RAVEN: I: @raven_smith T: @Raven_Smith #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jodie Mitchell is a stand-up comedian and drag king. Their work includes founding the queer stand-up comedy collective The Lol Word, hosting podcast Secret Dinosaur Cult with fellow comedian Sofie Hagen, and performing drag as John Travulva as part of award-winning drag king collective ‘Pecs’. Their word of the day is King. CONNECT WITH JODIE: I: @jodiemitchetc T: @JodieMitchell_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Thompson is an activist, health promotion specialist, mentor, lover of film and all things hip hop. Marc is the co-founder of www.prepster.info, a community based intervention that aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and an editor of www.blkoutuk.com a movement dedicated to creating safe spaces for black gay men. Marc is currently the director of The Love Tank, a not-for-profit community interest community (CIC) that promotes health and wellbeing of under served communities through education, capacity building and research. His word of the day is Joy. CONNECT WITH MARC: I: @marct_01 T: @marct_01 #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: PrEPster Aiming to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond. Website: https://prepster.info The Love Tank Community interest community promoting health and wellbeing of under served communities Website: http://thelovetank.info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isabel Adomakoh Young is a performer, writer and activist. She performs with companies including Shotgun Carousel, and the award-winning drag king collective Pecs. She is also the founding director of Brainchild, an arts festival of live music, spoken word, film and art. Her word of the day is Give. CONNECT WITH ISABEL: I: @bellefrog T: @isabel_ay #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amrou Al-Kadhi is a writer, drag performer and filmmaker. They have been selected as a Screen International Star of Tomorrow and one of 6 BFI/BAFTA Flare LGBTQ+ emerging filmmakers in 2017. Amrou is also the author of Unicorn, a memoir about queer intersectionality, and has written for publications including Attitude Magazine, The Guardian and Independent Voices. Their word of the day is In-between. CONNECT WITH AMROU: I: @Glamrou T: @Glamrou #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie Prohan is a DJ, broadcaster and promoter. She hosts shows for the likes of Beats 1 and Foundation FM, and does sets across the country such as Boiler Room. As well as this she puts on her own events, such as Ellie & Friends at The Ministry. Her word of the day is Culture. CONNECT WITH ELLIE: I: @ellieprohan T: @djellieprohan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jules Von Hep is a broadcaster and the most celebrated celebrity tanner. He co-founded the self tanning brand Isle of Paradise, and has tanned celebrities from Sienna Miller to Kate Moss. Jules also co-hosts comedy show ‘The Jules and Sarah Podcast’ with Sarah Powell. His word of the day is Proud. CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobic abuse and disordered eating. CONNECT WITH JULES: I: @JulesVonHep T: @JulesVonHep #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Beat UK’s leading eating disorder charity Phone: 0808 801 0677 (Weekdays 12-8pm, weekends bank holidays 4-8pm) Youthline (under 18) 0808 801 0711 (Weekdays 12-8pm, weekends bank holidays 4-8pm) Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Galop Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm) Website: http://www.galop.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

dodie is a singer-songwriter and YouTuber with almost 3 million subscribers across her 2 channels. Since self-releasing her first EP in 2016, she has released a further 2, with ‘Human’ rising to number 5 on the official UK Albums Chart, and has collaborated with fellow musicians including Tom Walker, Jacob Collier and Orla Gartland. Her word of the day is Complexity. CONNECT WITH DODIE: I: @doddleoddle T: @doddleoddle #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Alabanza is a performance artist, poet and writer. After becoming the youngest recipient of the artist in residence workshop programme at the Tate, they’ve gone on to perform at venues including the V&A, the Roundhouse and the Barbican, including sold out international runs of their show ‘BURGERZ’, and to write a column in the Metro. They have been listed as one of the 25 most influential under 25 year olds by the Evening Standard. Their word of the day is Binary. CONNECT WITH TRAVIS: I: @travisalabanza T: @travisalabanza #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lotte Jeffs is a freelance writer and creative consultant. Previously, Lotte was the acting editor-in-chief and deputy editor of UK ELLE Magazine. She’s written for the likes of The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian, and is the author of the book How To Be A Gentlewoman. Her word of the day is Wild. CONNECT WITH LOTTE: I: @LotteJeffs T: @LotteJeffs #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From June 1st we bring 30 Episodes over the 30 days of Pride Month written and voiced by contributors exclusively from the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring Lotte Jeffs, Travis Alabanza, Jamie Windust, dodie, Raven Smith, Lady Phyll, Asifa Lahore, Freddy McConnell, Lee Gray, Marc Thompson, Anick Soni and many many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casey is a musician, songwriter and DJ. Home for Casey is in their shared house in South-East London, with their newly adopted cat. Their word of the day is Release. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daljeet is a theatre in education and community arts practitioner. Home for Daljeet is in the home counties, where she can hear constant birdsong from her garden. Her word of the day is Nest. CW: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse and racial discrimination. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge Free and confidential helpline. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day) Galop Domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people Phone: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm) Website: http://www.galop.org.uk Respect Advice line for men experiencing domestic abuse Phone: 0808 8010 327 (Monday-Wednesday, 9am-8pm / Thursday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/contact-us/ (Webchat available Wednesday-Friday, 10-11am and 3-4pm) Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Stand against racism & inequality Support for victims of any type of hate crime Phone: 0800 171 2272 (Reporting line) Website: https://www.sariweb.org.uk/help-support/online-reporting-form/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sian is a freelance journalist, creative and mental health campaigner. Home for Sian is currently the converted warehouse in North London that she shares with 11 housemates. Her word of the day is Foggy. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum Website: www.sane.org.uk/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma Nzioka | REFLECTION Emma is a freelance artist, DJ, cinematographer and photo-journalist. Home for Emma is Nairobi, but she feels equally at home travelling around the world for work. Her word of the day is Reflection. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathryn is an actress, writer and comic. Home for Kathryn is Walthamstow via Essex. Her word of the day is Crowd. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter is a writer, screenwriter, professor and human rights activist. Home for Hunter is New England. Her word of the day is Equanimity. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viv is a DJ, singer-songwriter, presenter and writer. Home for Viv is East London. Her word of the day is Confidence. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nic is a tech worker and chef. Home for Nic is West London with her extended family of six. Her word of the day is Daybreak. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Nic is donating her writers fee to the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Support Association, a charity run by volunteers who all either have the disease or have a loved one they support with the disease. They provide accurate and up to date advice, leading edge free expert conferences, regular e-bulletins, a helpline, website. They also have a worldwide forum with 15,00 members which is free and open to all CLL patients, families and friends. Find out more here: https://www.cllsupport.org.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen is an aspiring comedy writer. Home for Jen is the flat she once shared with her partner. Her word of the day is Craughing. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum Website: www.sane.org.uk/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lalah-Simone is a writer and freelance marketing consultant. Home for Lalah-Simone is a warehouse full of creatives and kittens. Her word of the day is Lust. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl is the founder of “Stretch” yoga studio and former DJ. Home for Carl is Hackney with his Wife, two boys and a growing community. His word of the day is Respair. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anton is an actor and aspiring writer. Home for Anton is Glasgow, with his Granny (who for the record, is a pure legend) His word of the day is Homevideo. CW: This episode contains discussion of grief. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Cruse Bereavement Care Offering support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday and Friday, 9.30-5pm/Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30-8pm) Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leonor is an actor and freelance content writer. Home for Leonor is Portugal, with her (very) new boyfriend. Her word of the day is Resiliency. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sami is a journalist. Home for Sami will always be Turkey, but for now it is outside of London with his family. His word of the day is Living. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Anthems Home We called and YOU answered. Anthems Home is our new floating series of 31 podcasts from 31 people around the world during our time at home. Starting 27th April, we’ll bring you the first set of 7 podcasts, and then 7 more in each set during our months in isolation. These are our anthems! #AnthemsHome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright, author and editor. She has performed her work globally, in venues such as the 02 Arena, Buckingham Palace and the Globe. She founded the national youth slam championships SLAMbassadors, and runs workshops and residencies. Her word of the day is Anthem. CONNECT WITH JOELLE: T: @JTaylorTrash #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diyora Shadijanova is a multimedia journalist and host of news and culture podcast Your Broccoli Weekly. Her work can be found in places like gal-dem, The Independent and i-D, where she talks about everything from pop culture to identity to music. Her word of the day is Sensitive. CONNECT WITH DIYORA: I: @thediyora T: @thediyora #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bea Duncan is a podcast producer and presenter. She is the host of financial education podcast Money 101 on BBC Sounds, and is also the assistant producer of Anthems. Her word of the day is Surface. CONNECT WITH BEA: I: @beaduncan T: @beaduncan_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sadia Azmat is a stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster. She is one of the hosts of No Country For Young Women, exploring ideas of belonging and identities. She regularly performs stand-up shows, including a full length show at Edinburgh Fringe. Her word of the day is Acceptance. CONNECT WITH SADIA: I: @sadia_azmats T: @sadia_azmats_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey Indome is a podcaster. She is ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK and was the first podcast hosted and produced by women of colour to reach no.1 in the Apple Podcasts Charts. Her word of the day is Expectation. CONNECT WITH AUDREY: I: @ghanas_finest T: @Ghanasfinestx #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hana Walker-Brown is an international award-winning documentary maker, composer, radio producer and journalist. She is also the Executive producer of 'Anthems'. Her word of the day is Faith. CONNECT WITH HANA: I: @hana_walker_brown T: @HWalker_Brown #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharan Dhaliwal is a writer, host and the founder of Burnt Roti, the UK’s leading South Asian magazine. A queer activist, she is the director of Middlesex Pride, and also created and runs Oh Queer Cupid, a queer speed dating and comedy night. She was included on the list of global influential women for the BBC 100 women in 2019. Her word of the day is Empire. CONNECT WITH SHARAN: I: @peatreebojangles T: @peatreebojangle #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Luxx is an award-winning writer, performer and activist. She regularly headlines literary events internationally, including at the Royal Albert Hall, Latitude Festival and Station Beirut and has had her work featured on Radio 4, VICE TV and ITV. She is also a poetry educator in schools and Pupil Referral Units. ​ Her word of the day is Outrage. CONNECT WITH LISA: I: @luxxy_luxx T: @lisaluxx_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruby Rare is a sex educator, speaker and activist. She works with sexual health charity 'Brook' delivering relationship and sex education in schools across the country, and uses her social platforms to promote sex positivity and body acceptance. She speaks at and runs events about a variety of topics, and has been featured in places such as Time Out, MTV and Pink News. Her word of the day is Pubes. CONNECT WITH RUBY: I: @rubyrare T: @_rubyrare #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathalie Nahai is an international speaker, author and podcaster. She wrote the best-selling book Webs of Influence, about the psychology of online persuasion. She travels the world teaching people how to ethically use behavioural science principles to their benefit. Her word of the day is Weave. CONNECT WITH NATHALIE: T: @NathalieNahai #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yazzie Min is a poet, speaker and life coach. She is also the founder of Stand For Humanity, a movement to help us all to recognise the power of individuals to make change instead of losing ourselves to apathy. Her word of the day is Connection. CONNECT WITH YAZZIE: I: @standforhumanity #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milena Sanchez is a singer songwriter and podcaster. She is ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK and was the first podcast hosted and produced by women of colour to reach no.1 in the Apple Podcasts Charts. Her word of the day is Moment. CONNECT WITH MILENA: I: @milenasanchezx T: @Milenasanchezx #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanya Compas is a multi-award winning youth worker, writer and facilitator. She has been named one of the 100 most inspiring women in the UK by Amnesty International and was featured on the list of the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000. Her word of the day is Duty. CONNECT WITH TANYA: I: @tanyacompas T: @TanyaCompas #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist, public speaker and author. She was previously the UK Executive Editor for HuffPost, and since has freelanced for places such as The Times, The i Paper and Grazia. Her non-fiction books cover topics from travel to love to mental health. Her word of the day is Strength. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. CONNECT WITH POORNA: I: @poornabell T: @poornabell #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. RESOURCES Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum Website: www.sane.org.uk/support CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Kane is stand-up comic and writer whose work draws on her experience as a former sex worker. She is a host on podcast Good Sex Bad Sex, and runs Club Indulge events for plus size people. Her word of the day is Protection. CW: This episode contains discussion of sex work. CONNECT WITH MIRANDA: I: @mirikane T: @miri_kane #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. RESOURCES SWARM collective SWARM is a collective founded and led by sex workers who believe in self-determination, solidarity and co-operation. We campaign for the rights and safety of everyone who sells sexual services. Website: https://www.swarmcollective.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah Davis is a radio presenter for Capital Xtra, and can be found on the airwaves on weekday evenings and weekend early breakfasts. When she’s not on the radio she works as a voiceover artist. Her word of the day is Lesson. CONNECT WITH LEAH: I: @leahhdaviss T: @leahhdaviss #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samara Linton is a junior doctor, award-winning writer and editor of The Colour of Madness, an anthology exploring BAME mental health. She has written for the likes of Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Medical Journal and gal-dem. Her word of the day is Sentient. CONNECT WITH SAMARA: T: @samara_linton #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobi Oredein is the founder and editor of Black Ballad, a platform for black British women, as well as being a journalist, speaker and moderator. Her work has seen her placed on the Forbes Europe 30 under 30 list in Media & Marketing. Her word of the day is Failure. CONNECT WITH TOBI: I: @iamtobioredein T: @IamTobiOredein #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tolani Shoneye is a writer, content creator and ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK. She has written for the likes of Elle, The Independent and OK!, and was a MHP 30 To Watch Lifestyle Gold Winner for her work writing for Buzzfeed. She also writes for TV and theatre. Her word of the day is Authentic. CONNECT WITH TOLANI: I: @tolly_t T: @tolly_t #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sangeeta Pillai is the founder of Soul Sutras, a platform about sex and sexuality for South Asian women. The project now also includes a podcast and Masala Monologues, a project running workshops and putting on theatre productions telling the stories of South Asian women. Her word of the day is Slay. CONNECT WITH SANGEETA: I: @soulsutras T: @soul_sutras #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juno Dawson is a journalist, screenwriter and bestselling author of young adult fiction and nonfiction books such as ‘Meat Market’ and ‘The Gender Games’. Additionally she is a columnist for Attitude Magazine, hosts of the podcast ‘So I Got To Thinking…’, and is a School Role Model for charity Stonewall. Her word of the day is Content. CONNECT WITH JUNO: I: @junodawson T: @junodawson #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniellé Dash is a TV executive and cultural writer. She has written for places such as Metro, Black Ballad and on her own blog, as well as being a columnist for Trench. She is also the writer, director and producer of award winning web series Dear Jesus. Her word of the day is Welcome. CONNECT WITH DANIELLÉ: I: @DaniellleDash T: @DanielleDASH #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. No matter who you are or where you’re from, HSBC believes everyone has the right to feel at home in a thriving, connected world. Visit www.hsbc.co.uk for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anneka Harry is a comedy performer, producer and non-fiction writer. Her work has been featured on the likes of Channel 4, the BBC, Grazia magazine and MTV, and she is the author of Gender Rebels, all about influential women in history. Her word of the day is Realistic. CONNECT WITH ANNEKA: I: @annekaharry T: @Annekaharry #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices