In this seventh episode of The Imperfect Activist, Lucy is joined by special guest Bernice Waldeck, a social media creator for men’s rugby in South Africa. Together, they dive into Bernice’s journey of carving out space as a woman in a male-dominated sport, and how her passion for rugby led her to create for fun while shaping the online sports community.

The conversation explores the growing influence of social media in sport, the challenges and opportunities of being a female voice in rugby, and the exciting rise of women’s sport globally. Lucy and Bernice also reflect on how they first met through the URC Women’s Leadership Academy, a programme designed to empower young women to build careers in sport and spark passion for change.

Bernice is also the co-host of the Her Side of The Ruck Podcast with Tash, another alumna of the URC programme — a must-listen for all rugby fans looking for fresh perspectives on the game.

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This episode delves into an often-uncomfortable topic: money. Does it matter where the money for our organizing comes from? What are the implications of being funded by extractive companies and the very sectors we’re organizing against? Listen in for a discussion on consciously receiving funding from fossil fuel companies/big banks for climate organizing work, learn new perspectives, and apply some practical steps to your own work!

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To get connected with Lucy, Annabelle, or Natasha, please find them on Instagram at @theimperfectactivist.podcast.

For more information about the show, please find Be the change. Media Network on Instagram (@bethechangemedianetwork) or visit our website (www.bethechangemedianetwork.com).

In this fifth episode of The Imperfect Activist, it’s your co-host Lucy taking the lead in a personal conversation about mental health and wellbeing exploring how our generation is breaking long-held stigmas and reshaping the narrative around emotional wellness.

This episode dives into the mental health pressures facing young people today, from academic and financial stress to activism burnout and identity struggles. Together, they reflect on why it’s so important to speak openly about mental health and why rest, boundaries, and self-care are not luxuries they’re survival tools.

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To get connected with Lucy, Annabelle, or Natasha, please find them on Instagram at @theimperfectactivist.podcast.

For more information about the show, please find Be the change. Media Network on Instagram (@bethechangemedianetwork) or visit our website (www.bethechangemedianetwork.com).