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Against the Tide

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Against the Tide is the podcast where extraordinary social changemakers share their stories and wisdom.

More than a podcast— Against the Tide is a movement celebrating the courageous women who refuse to be bound by traditional expectations and instead, forge their own path toward making a difference.

What you’ll learn from listening:

The power of transcending societal and personal expectatio... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes27Foundeda year ago
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Justina Williams is an award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former elite judo champion whose life has been marked by extraordinary resilience. From sporting success as a child to homelessness, violence and rebuilding her life against ... more

Charlotte Harris is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and business mentor whose journey has been shaped by adversity and an unwavering belief that our past does not determine our future. Growing up in chaotic household and experiencing the care s... more

Zoe Brough is an HR leader in professional sport. Her career has taken her from financial hardship in Yorkshire to senior leadership and running her own sobriety consultancy. Along the way, she has challenged assumptions about class, opportunity and ... more

Saima Ashraf is Deputy Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council and Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement. Her journey spans countries, cultures and personal adversity. Moving from France to the UK unable to speak English, raising thre... more

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Recent Guests

Saima Ashraf
Deputy Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council; former homeless survivor and community leader
Barking and Dagenham Council
Episode: Bravely Belonging
Elly Nettleton
Co-founder of Boost, aims to level the playing field in tech
Boost
Episode: Building More Than Profit
Anna Allerton
Executive coach; former Sky Sports journalist
Allerton Coaching
Episode: The Gift of Perimenopause
Jen Coe
Former athlete and workforce development lead in professional football
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Episode: Changing the Game from the Inside
Minoti Parikh
Community artist and founder of TPL Experiences
TPL Experiences
Episode: The Freedom in Failure
Penny East
CEO of the Fawcett Society
Fawcett Society
Episode: Feminism is Not Finished
Amy Langfield
Co-founder of Grow with Iris
Grow with Iris
Episode: No Apologies
Aida Cable
CEO Thrive at Five
Thrive at Five
Episode: Doubt as a Superpower
Natsayi Sitole
CEO of Renacy
Renacy
Episode: Justice is Personal

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Jo Metcalf
Host of the show, interviewing social changemakers and leaders.

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Choosing Positivity
Q: What role has running played in your coping and in raising awareness for MND?
Running provided personal headspace and a sense of purpose, while also serving as a platform to fundraise and shine a light on MND for the wider community.
Choosing Positivity
Q: How did your early life and family background shape your approach to caregiving and resilience?
Lindsey attributes her grounded, hard-working upbringing and family values from a mining community as foundational to staying practical, compassionate, and resilient in the face of adversity.
Justice is Personal
Q: Can you tell me more about what it means to swim against the tide for you?
It means working across a spectrum of the social sector, facing ongoing inclusion gaps, and requiring persistent effort to break down disbelief and barriers, while driving meaningful change through collaboration and strategic storytelling.
Speaking Truth to Power
Q: What keeps you motivated to push for change despite obstacles?
Seeing the direct impact of a bed on a child's ability to learn, the feedback from families, and the ongoing belief that systemic change is possible through storytelling, partnerships, and data.
Speaking Truth to Power
Q: What sparked the start of Zarach?
A pivotal moment when a pupil revealed he didn't have a bed, which led Bex to launch Zarach and mobilize the school community to provide beds and essentials to children in poverty.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on women leaders and social changemakers who navigate adversity to drive inclusive, impact-driven change. Conversations frequently explore leadership, identity, belonging, and organizational culture—often linking personal resilience with systemic outcomes in areas like housing, education, tech for good, feminism, and sport. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, practical leadership insights, and guidance on fostering inclusive environments, mentoring, and navigating male-dominated fields. A notable strength is the blend of lived-experience narratives with actionable takeaways for building community, driving policy, and scaling social ventures. The format consistently highlights underrepresented v... more

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2. Elly Nettleton
3. Anna Allerton
4. Jen Coe
5. Minoti Parikh
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7. Amy Langfield
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