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Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do. In this new LBC new podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get ... more

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This week’s Difficult Woman, Anne Jenkin, sits in the Lords as Baroness Jenkin of Kennington. Anne has packed several lifetimes into politics, particularly the cause of women’s representation, having, co-founded the Women2Win group, with former Prime... more

This week Rachel is joined by Tulip Siddiq, and what a whirlwind of a conversation it is. Tulip has been the Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate, previously Hampstead and Kilburn, since 2015. Not unacquainted with scandal, she is the niece of former... more

This week Rachel is joined by Sonya Barlow, the founder and CEO of the Like Minded Females network. Sonya has carved out a space for herself as a female, minority tech entrepreneur, and her network crucially also makes room for others to thrive. Toge... more

This week Rachel is joined by Julia Perowne, the founder and CEO of Perowne International, a global PR and marketing consultancy that specialises in luxury travel and hospitality. Having worked in the industry for 20 years, Julia is the 'PR's PR' whe... more

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Anne Jenkin
Baroness Jenkin of Kennington, Conservative life peer and co-founder of Women2Win
House of Lords, Women2Win
Episode: 223. Anne Jenkin
Tulip Siddiq
Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate
Labour Party
Episode: 222. Tulip Siddiq
Sonya Barlow
Tech entrepreneur, author, founder and CEO of Like Minded Females Network
Like Minded Females Network
Episode: 221. Sonya Barlow
Julia Perowne
Founder and CEO of Perowne International
Perowne International
Episode: 220. Julia Perowne
Kathryn Stockett
Author of The Help and The Calamity Club
Author
Episode: 219. Kathryn Stockett
Isla Traquair
Scottish journalist, TV producer, TV host; known for crime reporting and documentary work
Various outlets (STV, Channel 5, ITN); producer of health investigations and crime documentaries
Episode: 218. Isla Traquair
Philippa Langley
Historian, bestselling author, award-winning producer
Richard III research projects (Looking for Richard, The Lost King publicity, Hidden Abbey Project)
Episode: 217. Philippa Langley
Penny East
Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society focusing on gender equality and women's health
Fawcett Society
Episode: 216. Penny East
Zoe Strimpel
Doctor, journalist, author, academic, historian
Journalist and author; PhD in history
Episode: 215. Zoe Strimpel

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Rachel Johnson
Host of Difficult Women podcast; guides conversations with high-profile women across sectors.

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 373 ratings
  • Difficult Women is an inspiring podcast

    I love Rachel’s interviewing technique, knowledgeable about her guests, drawing their stories out, with respect and admiration. After a somewhat lesser period, the interviews with Ann Jenkin and Tulip Siddiq were stimulating and very interesting. The lengths women in public service go to for others never fails to amaze.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Barb M R
    Australia11 days ago
  • Cat Bohannon

    Struggled with this incredibly irritating guest. She’s obviously right about some things, but the affectation was beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Betty@Davis
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Philipa Langley

    Excellent, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sixsmithridesagain
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Enjoyable light listening

    I enjoy listening to this in the car. Some interviewees are interesting and some difficult to keep on track. The latest one seemed ‘tired and emotional’ but Rachel managed to good-naturedly head her off at the pass!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HertsLady
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A Man’s Must Listen

    I came across this podcast and it has made me think so much more about how difficult it can be as a woman in life. Some of the stories are so brilliant and sometimes I am shocked at what I hear. My favourite podcast at present. Thank you for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rifleman_UK
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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223. Anne Jenkin
Q: What have been the biggest challenges and victories for women in Conservative politics, and how have attitudes changed?
Jenkin notes persistent hostility and systemic risk aversion in politics, especially for women, but highlights significant progress since the early days, including increases in women MPs and peers through targeted selection, leadership roles, and evolving party culture, while acknowledging ongoing work to achieve greater parity.
223. Anne Jenkin
Q: How did Women2Win originate and what was its core mission?
Anne Jenkin explains that Women2Win emerged from a collective effort with Theresa May and others to increase the number of women in Parliament by finding candidates, mentoring them, and building a pipeline; the initiative grew from a few women to a sizable share of candidates over successive elections.
221. Sonya Barlow
Q: Now, I know you've got to tell me when you've had to be most difficult or your most difficult time.
She describes navigating bias, the pressure to conform, and choosing to continue building her business and credibility despite challenges, illustrating how foresight, persistence, and strategic pivots helped her grow Like Minded Females and her speaking/writing career.
222. Tulip Siddiq
Q: What was the most difficult moment you faced as an MP?
The period when false Bangladesh-related allegations surged, and media scrutiny intensified around a collapse of due process, was the hardest. Yet the support from constituents, friends, and even former colleagues helped me endure while I navigated the personal impact on my family and children.
219. Kathryn Stockett
Q: Could you fill in the gaps for our audience as to why there was a 17 years between The Help and The Calamity Club?
She explains it was triggered by the transition from a negative reception of The Help, a challenging publishing environment, and a long, often painful effort to write Calamity Club without repeating prior criticisms, ultimately finding a new publisher who believed in her work.

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The show centers on high-profile and influential women who carved out visibility and leadership in male-dominated spaces, with conversations that blend career milestones, personal resilience, and behind-the-scenes industry insights. Episodes often explore leadership, gender equality, media dynamics, and cultural issues, offering practical takeaways for listeners aiming to navigate public life, storytelling, and crisis management while highlighting diverse experiences across travel, journalism, politics, literature, and the arts. A notable strength is the variety of guests—from historians and authors to activists and media professionals—delivering candid, reflective, and sometimes provocative discussions that challenge norms and illuminate h... more

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2. Tulip Siddiq
3. Sonya Barlow
4. Julia Perowne
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