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Welcome to the Clear Voice Podcast! My name is Florence and my vocal journey started when I was training to be a classical singer. I performed at the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and Alexandra Palace (to name a few!). I toured extensively throughout the UK as well as working in Europe and Asia. I have done session work for the BBC and Channel 4 and have recorded numerous times at Abbey Road Studios. Sounds great, doesn't it?!
Well not quite, something wasn't right. I wasn't fulfilled, I was miserable and anxious. The only satisfaction I gained from my work was teaching and working with individuals to find their voices. So I started to change my focus and set up a business coaching young artists in the patriarchal world of pop.
During this time, I found that I was being spoken over, ignored, interrupted and disregarded. My ideas weren't given any time until they were brought up again weeks later by a male colleague. But I was a confident, opinionated, intelligent person with gravitas and experience, so why was this happening and how could I stop it?
A few things then changed. I discovered some amazing female role models, read a lot of feminist literature and started to employ the techniques I'd used to have a successful performance career and hold space on a stage to hold space off stage. Things started to move, I was being listened to, I didn't have to compromise on my ideas or become one with the patriarchy.
And so Clear Voice was born. A place where women support and inspire other women to be confident in their voices and to be heard.
But it's not just about me. There are so many things that women are speaking out against and so many stories that we have to tell. Each week I will be joined by a different guest who has found their voice and is using it for change. I hope you will find their stories helpful wherever you are on your journey to finding your voice.
Well not quite, something wasn't right. I wasn't fulfilled, I was miserable and anxious. The only satisfaction I gained from my work was teaching and working with individuals to find their voices. So I started to change my focus and set up a business coaching young artists in the patriarchal world of pop.
During this time, I found that I was being spoken over, ignored, interrupted and disregarded. My ideas weren't given any time until they were brought up again weeks later by a male colleague. But I was a confident, opinionated, intelligent person with gravitas and experience, so why was this happening and how could I stop it?
A few things then changed. I discovered some amazing female role models, read a lot of feminist literature and started to employ the techniques I'd used to have a successful performance career and hold space on a stage to hold space off stage. Things started to move, I was being listened to, I didn't have to compromise on my ideas or become one with the patriarchy.
And so Clear Voice was born. A place where women support and inspire other women to be confident in their voices and to be heard.
But it's not just about me. There are so many things that women are speaking out against and so many stories that we have to tell. Each week I will be joined by a different guest who has found their voice and is using it for change. I hope you will find their stories helpful wherever you are on your journey to finding your voice.
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We discussed: finding yourself, finding your identity and finding your voice both in work and your personal life for the issues that matter to you.
Autumn Rowe is a Singer/Songwriter/Producer/DJ from New York. She wrote the dance anthem behind the 2011 FIFA World Cup “Happiness” featuring Alexis Jordan, and has worked with Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Jax Jones, MK, Avicii, Deadmau5, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, among many other artists. Autumn is also a celebrated vocal coach. She appeared on season 2 of The X Factor, and as the only vocal coach on America’s Got Talent for five years.
In 2020, Autumn began to use her platform for activism and wrote a song called "WE ARE" by Jon Batiste, which had been chosen to be a part of the "Mask Up America" Campaign to help fuel the Black Lives Matter moment.
You can find Autumn on her Instagram and her website and listen to her music here
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice, visit her instagram or website
Production: BAVANANDAN
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week, it’s me! A run down for you of why Clear Voice exists, the philosophy behind Clear Voice, the effect of lockdown on women and the power of language.
To find out more about me and Clear Voice visit my instagram or website
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
Maria Franzoni started her career in management consultancy where she developed senior level negotiation skills. She then answered a cryptic job advert and started to work for a speaker bureau. She now runs her own speaker bureau, Maria Franzoni Ltd. with over 4000 speakers, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elle MacPherson and Malala. Two years ago, she set up the Speaking Business Academy where she trains speakers to take their speaking to the next level and she hosts the Speaking Business Podcast.
We discussed why there are more men than women on the speaker circuit, the misogyny that Maria faced in her early career and how she dealt with it and how to speak with impact.
You can find out more about Maria’s Speaker Bureau here, her academy here and listen to her podcast here.
Dame Anita Roddick’s legacy lives on through The Roddick Foundation
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice visit her instagram or website
Producer: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
Mental health social worker by day, drag king by night, that’s the life that Madi Gianfrancesco leads! She created her drag persona Beau Jangles just over two years ago and since then, has gone from strength to strength. She has performed at the Southbank Centre, Rich Mix, and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern as well as appearing in Italian Vogue and was recently called a ‘compelling host’ by The Guardian.
We discussed how she found her voice through drag, how comedy can be a method of political commentary and protest and how to speak up in a safe way against racism, homophobia, transphobia and misogyny.
You can find Madi and Beau on instagram
The other wonderful drag kings mentioned are Stormé DeLarverie, Georgeous Michael, Cyro, Chio, Prinx Silver, as well as Louche Magazine
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice visit her instagram or website
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week: How to get a raise!
Safe start time: 14:00
Alexandra Dickinson is the Founder and CEO of Ask For It. She teaches people and organisations how to successfully negotiate. She is a contributing writer at Women@Forbes and has spoken at UN Women, Columbia Business School, and Facebook. Her company has been featured in the New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, New York Magazine, and many other publications.
We discussed reframing the way we think about those potentially painful and awkward conversations, a template for how to structure the conversation in your favour and how to successfully articulate the worth that you bring to your company.
Find out more about Alexandra on her website and instagram. Alexandra has kindly offered 25% off coaching with her when you quote CLEARVOICE.
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice visit her instagram or website.
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
Alice started her business straight out of school at 17 but something wasn’t right. She burnt out and had to go back to the drawing board of what she wanted to do. Since then, she has been on a mission to make the world of business a more honest and intentional space. We spoke about how to speak with authenticity online as a business and how to develop a strong brand voice.
Take a look at Alice’s website, Instagram and podcast here
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice visit her instagram or website.
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
When it comes to getting our voices heard, sometimes the last thing we think about is learning from others and asking them what they think. However, as Victoria explains, it is one of the most effective ways of communication, and also of boosting your creativity and happiness. I’M IN!!
CORRECTION Victoria graduated from Cambridge University and Kings College University and undertook research projects for Oxford University and the University of Salamanca
To find out more about Victoria, visit her instagram, website, listen to her podcast or watch her Ted Talk
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice her instagram or website
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week I spoke to periodontist, Dr Reena Wadia. We discuss the importance of having mentors and how to find one, how Reena found her voice and her message and of course, we had to had to talk about what your dental routine should really look like!
You can learn more about RW Perio on their Instagram or their website and even do an online gum check!
To find out more about Reena, check out her instagram.
Maria Popova’s blog Brain Pickings is here and Gita’s website is here.
My blog on Seven Tips For Speaking To Your White Family And Friends About Racism
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice, visit her website, or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
Dr Rehab Awad is the clinical lead for voice therapy at the Voice Clinic at Lewisham Hospital. Yes WHAT a title! We chat about all things voices, from the vocal effect of bottling up your emotions, why your vocal fry could damage your voice, how women’s voices have changed over the past century and how to truly speak with authority. (hint: it’s not by speaking low!)
The Guardian article on vocal fry is here
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice, visit her website, or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week I spoke to international dominatrix and founder of the STRUT masterclasses, Madam Storm. We discussed how she found her voice by doing some serious introspection and working out who she truly was. She offers some great tips for your own journey of introspection, introducing kink in the bedroom and there are of course a lot of laughs, and a little vagina chat along the way. Enjoy!
Visit Madam Storm's website and Instagram here
To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice, visit her website, or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan
Music: BAVANANDAN
Welcome back my Clear Voicers! Queue victory dance! Ohh yeahhhh!
Starting things off with a slightly different format, but don't worry, I'll be back to my usual tricks next week. This week I spoke to Molly Brown, the former Education Manager for the social enterprise Hey Girls.
Molly spoke about the work the organisation does and definitely gave me and Producer Sarah an education when it comes to period facts. Come and listen to her use her voice for change!
You can follow Clear Voice on Instagram at @clearvoiceofficial or check out our website here
Visit the Hey Girls website to find out more about them and get all your period paraphernalia.
This week, I've gone solo! To discuss why it is important that we use our voices and take up space, how to help other women to do the same and to share the love of all my best recommendations of the year.
Modibodi Period Pants
The Uncut Initiative
What We're Told Not to Talk About (But We're Going to Anyway) by Nimco Ali
The Five Foundation
Daughters of Eve
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
SJ Cycles
Kelechi's website, podcast, Twitter, and Instagram
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week I spoke to Hayat Rachi, Founder of the feminist lingerie company, Neon Moon. In 2014 Hayat was fired from her city job to for not agreeing to wear high heels....sheesh, the 50s called, they want their HR policies back! This then set her on a path to create her own company. She speaks to Florence about how she did it, how it went viral and why being disruptive is the best way forward.
Take a look at Neon Moon
The Speak Up! Speak Out! Consultation information is here
Find out more about Hayat on her LinkedIn and Instagram
Our inspirational woman this week was Vilanelle from Killing Eve which is available on iPlayer
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Additional Production: BAVANANDAN
Music: BAVANANDAN
This week I spoke to Fatima, The Bakeress. Fatima has built a hugely successful bakery business.
We discuss how she found it difficult to speak out in the face of authority when her father was having health issues, how her passion for baking can got her through the toughest time in her life and how she harnesses that passion to build a business
This week's inspirational woman was J. K. Rowling.
You can find Fatima on Instagram and on her website
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor is Lava Music
Hannah and Emily have made a name for themselves by taking on huge running challenges- I'm talking ultra marathons in the desert here! And then sharing the love they have for running to create communities through their running clubs to empower women to lead and to regularly exercise for fun.
Hannah, Emily and Florence discuss overcoming fears of public speaking, why running is actually great and how taking a step back can help others speak out and use their voices for change.
I hope you enjoy this episode and now I'm off for a run, bye!
The Speak Up, Speak Out session info is here.
This week's inspirational women are Charlotte Purdue, Gabby Logan, Paula Radcliffe, Dame Kelly Homes, Dr Hazel Wallace- The Food Medic, and Alice Liveing
You can find Twice The Health on Instagram and the We Are Runners run clubs on their website
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor is Lava Music
Eighty Eight (Ella and Sara) are two colourful plus-size influencers who have built their own platforms to inspire and empower other women to feel confident in their bodies, the clothes they wear, and by dint of that, who they are and what they do.
Ella, Sara and Florence discuss body confidence, when to step away from a situation that is silencing you and how to build your own platform.
This week's inspirational women are Naomi Shimida and Gina Martin
You can find Eighty Eight on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts
Sara's colourful Instagram is here and Ella's Fat Girl Fashion Inspiration Instagram is here
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor is Lava Music
Anna Lapwood is a trailblazing woman who doesn't follow prescribed career paths and is going her own way. She is a conductor, organist, and broadcaster.
Anna and Florence discuss how calling women 'women' rather than 'girls' empowers us to hold space for ourselves and the women around us. As well as how to successfully trailblaze and when not to listen to criticism.
You can find Anna Lapwood on her website, Instagram or Twitter
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram.
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor is Lava Music
Atlantic Antics are attempting to break two world records- to be the fastest and youngest female trio to row the Atlantic Ocean unsupported. That means being mechanics, chefs, rowers and maintenance women. It also means that they will only sleep in roughly 1.5 hour stints for 50 days....
Ocehuns, Flo, Hannah and Georgie discuss rowing an ocean, perceptions of women in sport and how life changing events can help you to discover your voice.
You can find Atlantic Antics on their website and their Instagram.
They are supporting Women in Sport and Rowing Together for Healthy Minds
To find out more about Florence, visit her website, Twitter or Instagram.
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor is Lava Music
Author and journalist Daisy Buchanan discusses how books can change your life, knowing your with and learning to say no.
You can follow Daisy on Twitter, and Instagram.
Daisy's books are How To Be A Grown Up and The Sisterhood
Woman's Hour Episode (from 15:00): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07l6tgy
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love: https://jesslove.format.com/julian-is-a-mermaid
Brooke Castillo's podcast, The Life Coach School: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts/
For more information on the podcast and Florence visit her website, her Instagram, or her Twitter.
Producer: Sarah Bishop
Music: Floor Is Lava Music
Toya discusses LGBTQI+ representation, being a modern day Zulu Princess and educating the haters.
Toya at her grandfather's birthday celebration
https://twitter.com/ToyaDelazy/status/1034343947001372672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1034343947001372672&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeslive.co.za%2Ftshisa-live%2Ftshisa-live%2F2018-08-30-toya-delazy-slams-homophobic-criticism-over-her-zulu-dress--to-chief-mangosuthu-buthelezis-birthday%2F
Toya's Music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4I0iGnuW9JgdWr6WsFIHj5?si=TQ90cNPTRROvq5mvipZLHw
Toya's Instagram
instagram.com/toyadelazy
Toya's Twitter
twitter.com/ToyaDelazy
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