Rise Up

Episode 7 of Rise Up is a conversation with the phenomenal Maggie Oliver, ex-detective at Greater Manchester Police who resigned to expose the failings of how child sex abuse cases were handled. Since becoming a whistleblower, Maggie has appeared on shows like Loose Women, Lorraine and even Celebrity Big Brother. We chatted about her journey: life before the police, the rochdale years and the legacy she leaves behind.SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentMaggie Oliver: @maggieoliverUKMaggie Oliver FoundationMusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

Episode 6 of Rise Up, and I was finally reunited with my best friend from University, Jen Landesberg. Now working as a Yoga Teacher, with a very successful Instagram (@blessedyoga), we chatted about what she learned at University, her experience of anxiety, how she got into Yoga and why we should always do more of what makes us happy!SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentJen Landesberg: @blessedyoga MusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

Episode 5 of Rise Up was recorded on the balcony of Portcullis House in the heart of Westminster. Tele Lawal - the UK's youngest and first female black councillor - chatted to me about getting suspended from school 6 times, her transition from banking to working in Parliament, what it's like being a Local Councillor and what to do when the media come for your orange jumpsuit... SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentTele Lawal: @TeleLawal MusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

In Episode 4 of Rise Up, I spoke to Professor Carole Mundell about being a woman in STEM. Carole is a Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy and Chief Scientific Advisor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. We spoke about Carole's area of research, the importance of diversity in STEM, the best way to tackle sexism and how to navigate male dominated spaces. Enjoy!SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentCarole Mundell: @CGMundellMusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

In Episode 3 of Rise Up, I spoke to my very own Mother, Claire Alcock, an ordained Priest in the Church of England, about women in church leadership. In a fascinating and enlightening interview, we covered the historic objections to women Priests, discussed the absence of role models, juggling family life, unrealistic pastoral expectations of women and even female biblical heroes! SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentClaire Alcock: @parttimepriest MusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

In Episode 2 of Rise Up, I chatted with Lib Dem MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse about her experience of being a woman in politics. We spoke in depth about the importance of women representation in Parliament, shone light on the threats and abuse that particularly women MPs receive and discussed why progress on gender equality in the UK could be stagnating.SocialRise Up Podcast: @riseupcastEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentWera Hobhouse: @wera_hobhouseMusicScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

Welcome to Episode 1 of Rise Up: the podcast that empowers women to lead.In this first episode, I sat down with Ruqia Osman and Alisha Lobo who are both student officers at the University of Bath Students' Union. We chatted about their experiences of being women of colour in leadership, their journeys so far and how important representation is.Eve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentRuqia Osman: @subatheducationAlisha Lobo: @subathcommunityScott Holmes - Inspirational OutlookScott Holmes - Hopeful Journey

Here's a taste of what's to come on the first ever Episode of Rise Up!SocialEve Alcock: @evealcock or @subathpresidentRuqia Osman: @subatheducationAlisha Lobo: @subathcommunityMusic: Scott Holmes - Corporate Uplifting