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A special event – Grace Prendergast could not believe how big the Boat Race is
The New Zealander won gold at the 2020 Olympics. Olympic champion Grace Prendergast admits she had no idea how big the Boat Race was...
Mar 27, 2023


University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award
A University of Cambridge scientist has won the world’s top neuroscience award. Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize award...
Mar 27, 2023


Screenwriter Abi Morgan on the ‘power of vulnerability’ from women in politics
The Iron Lady and The Split writer said she sees politicians like Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon as ‘stronger’ for showing...
Mar 26, 2023


Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests
New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This...
Mar 21, 2023


13-year-old blind pianist, Lucy wins performance of the night at The Piano grand final.
Lucy, a 13-year-old blind pianist from West Yorkshire, has been awarded performance of the night during the final of The Piano. The...
Mar 17, 2023


"Best moment of my life" - P!nk surprises two of her biggest fans for International Women's Day!
Two young fans got to meet their idol for International Women’s Day as Fleur East and the Hits Radio team surprised them both with a...
Mar 15, 2023


Michelle Yeoh Makes Oscar History as First Asian to Win Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh took home the coveted best leading actress award Michelle Yeoh made history at the 95th Oscars as Everything Everywhere All...
Mar 13, 2023


Bindi Irwin has had surgery for endometriosis following years of enduring "unbearable pain"
The TV star said she was unsure if she wanted to discuss her health publicly, but felt a responsibility to share her story for other...
Mar 8, 2023


Woman rediscovers decades-old manual she made aged 9 on how to find ‘lovely men’
Katie McCloskey shared A Book Of Lovely Men On Holiday with her Twitter followers. A woman has revealed she discovered a nearly...
Mar 7, 2023


Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll
A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week. Female Lead...
Mar 7, 2023


Alarming Statistics Revealed: 75% of Women with Endometriosis Symptoms Delay Seeking Medical Help
Symptoms can include pelvic pain, agonising periods and difficulty conceiving – but it can take years to get a diagnosis. By Prudence...
Mar 6, 2023


Kate Forbes: I know the challenge of returning to work after maternity leave
Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with...
Mar 6, 2023


Top 10 myths and truths about teen social media use
Revealed by The Female Lead's Disrupt Your Feed Research The Female Lead & Dr Terri Apter have been collecting data for over five years...
Mar 6, 2023


Meet Lauren Paton - the former director of marketing partnerships for Disney
Former Director of marketing partnerships for Disney, head of content launch marketing for Amazon and head of marketing for Amazon...
Mar 6, 2023


Formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army - meet Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE
Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE, formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army, is a top International Women’s Day speaker and...
Mar 6, 2023


Meet Britain's first female fast jet pilot - Jo Salter
Jo Salter, who was listed as one of the UK’s Top High-Performance Experts, sat down with The Female Lead to discuss her experience of...
Mar 6, 2023


Share our Pledge on your Social Media!
We would love for you to be involved in sharing our pledge on your social media feed during International Women's Week. We have created 3...
Mar 5, 2023


Lauren Mahon: ‘We can’t keep silencing women’s pain’
The You, Me And The Big C podcast host speaks to Liz Connor about how we can empower women to talk about their health issues. When the...
Mar 5, 2023


8 things people living with endometriosis want you to know
Endometriosis is not uncommon – in fact, it’s believed to affect one in 10 women/people who menstruate. Yet it’s still widely...
Mar 4, 2023


The Female Lead at the V&A: Daphne Guinness
At the end of 2022, The Female Lead hosted an intimate conversation at the V&A with icon Daphne Guinness and fashion curator NJ...
Jan 16, 2023
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