"We know we've got to be assertive and tough and confident, but you don't want to be too assertive because it'll be called bossy. And you don't want to be too tough because then you'll be called a bitch." – Jeremy Stockdale

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement designed to smash outdated norms, shift the narrative, and build a future where women own their space without apology.

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Jeremy Stockdale, leadership expert and founder of YLead, for a refreshingly honest conversation about male privilege, allyship, toxic masculinity, and what it actually takes for men to show up differently.

This one’s for the men who want to do better, and the women who are tired of explaining why they should.

• Why “bossy” and “bitchy” are just code for powerful women
• Why women are over-mentored but under-sponsored (and what’s the difference?)
• How leadership and patriarchy are still rooted in outdated masculine norms
• The importance of male allies who educate themselves and take action
• How the patriarchy hurts men too
• What actually is ‘toxic masculinity’?
• How Jeremy’s daughter (and her T-shirt) sparked a viral feminist LinkedIn movemen

Jeremy is the founder of YLead, a leadership consultancy focused on inclusive, purpose-driven leadership. After decades in the corporate world, Jeremy had an awakening following the murder of Sarah Everard. He committed to educating himself on gender inequality—and now advocates fiercely for a workplace (and a world) where leadership doesn’t require losing your humanity.

He’s also the man behind the viral “On Wednesdays, We Smash the Patriarchy” series on LinkedIn.

• LinkedIn: Jeremy Stockdale
• Website: ylead.co.uk

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"You’re like a lemon pip — you hang around until it’s almost too late, and then you shoot out under high pressure." – Vicky Quinn Fraser

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement that empowers women to show up as their full, messy, brilliant selves.

Today’s guest is the hilarious and unapologetically real Vicky Quinn Fraser: writer, author, book coach, and creative powerhouse behind the movement to help people write like they f*ing mean it. Vicky talks about embracing neurodiversity, overcoming creative perfectionism, what it really feels like to write (and live) authentically—and why being yourself isn’t just okay, it’s essential.

• Why “finding your voice” is bullsh*t – You already have a voice; it’s about daring to use it
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• How neurodiversity impacts creativity – And why ADHD, autism, and writing are a beautiful, chaotic mix
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• Getting stuck in self-doubt – How to stop second-guessing yourself and just start writing
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• The truth about book writing – Why writing a book (or anything) is more about honesty and authenticity than technique
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• What it’s like to mask constantly – And how exhausting it is to be "socially appropriate" as a neurodivergent woman
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• Why self-expression matters – Whether it’s pole dancing, giant yellow coats, or embracing a neurospicy brain.
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Vicky is a writer, author, book coach, and the founder of Moxie Books, where she helps people stop writing “like a stuffed shirt” and start writing like they actually mean it. She’s also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, authenticity, creativity, and rebellious self-expression.

• Website: Moxie Books
• Instagram: @tinybeetlesteps
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyquinnfraser/
• Newsletter: Notes in the Margin – Sign up via her website

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"I should be judged on what I’m doing in my work, not on whether I wear a West Ham shirt to the office." – Alice Hendy MBE

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement for women who are done dimming their light and playing by outdated rules.

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Alice Hendy MBE—cybersecurity expert, West Ham superfan, and the powerhouse behind Ripple (R;pple) Suicide Prevention, a piece of technology that has now intercepted over 70,000 crisis-level online searches and saved countless lives.

Alice shares how losing her brother Josh was that moment that rewrote her life, and why she built the tech she wished he’d had access to. We also dive into why women are still being judged for their clothes (and tattoos) and learn about Wendy’s - shall we say ‘interesting’ - ink…

• How Alice turned personal tragedy into tech that saves lives – Building R;pple from her childhood bedroom
• What Alice, Wendy & Buckers have in a toastie – Are people really talking about toasties enough on podcasts? We think not…
• Judgement around tattoos and appearance – The time Alice was told she “didn’t look like someone who should have tattoos”... ummm- what?
• Grief, mental health & surviving loss – What it really feels like to lose a sibling
• How men can show up as allies – A shout-out to the men backing Alice’s mission
• Football shirts as power wear – Why Alice’s West Ham shirt makes her feel part of something bigger

Alice is the founder of Ripple Suicide Prevention, a free browser extension that intercepts harmful searches and offers immediate support to those in crisis. She built Ripple after losing her brother Josh to suicide and has since received an MBE for her work. She’s also a full-time cybersecurity expert, relentless LinkedIn truth-teller, and unapologetic wearer of her beloved West Ham shirt collection.

• Ripple Suicide Prevention: www.ripplesuicideprevention.com
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• LinkedIn: Alice Hendy MBE
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• Honouring Josh’s Memory: Find out more about Josh, his life and the impact he had on those around him

• Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 (free 24/7)
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• Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for young people): Call 0800 068 4141
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• Ripple Tech...