The Female Effect – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Prudence Davis, health entrepreneur, wellbeing innovator, and founder of ‘20FOUR’ Matcha and ‘A Space to Breathe’, shares her journey of healing and balancing physical and mental health. She discusses how her work integrates wellness practices like meditation and pilates into her everyday life. 

Prudence opens up about her personal health struggles and how losing her health led her to find new ways to heal. She shares how a supportive community played a key role in her recovery, as well as the powerful lessons learned from her grandmother, who overcame poverty to create a better life.

She reflects on how her husband's battle with cancer shaped her twenties, pushing her into survival mode and neglecting her own health. Through meditation, better sleep, and stress management, she transformed her life, learning to listen to her body and embrace both physical and emotional pain.

At the time of the conversation, Prudence was preparing for motherhood with twins, and since then, she has welcomed two beautiful babies into the world. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, trusting her intuition over her ego, and tending to the inner work that sustains true well-being. Prudence emphasizes how this new phase of life offers her a fresh perspective on her work and wellness, allowing her to create a space for others navigating similar transitions.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-care, community, and embracing change. 

I hope you’re feeling inspired, cause we’re rooting for you!

xx Julie

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Prudence would like to “pass on the goodwill” Tina Horsted @evighed, medical doctor, specialist in Anaesthesiology and pain management. 

Keep up with Prudence:

Instagram: @prudencedavis

Wellness: A Space to Breathe

Website: prudencedavis.com

Podcast: Health Club

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Nicklas Hemming Johansen

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr 

Showroom Studio: Noura Residency  

This episode is sponsored by AllMatters - Period Care for Women:

I asked and AllMatters answered - giving The Female Effect listeners an exclusive discount! Use code FemaleEffect15 at when you purchase any product, whether a period disc a cup, period panties or any other period care - to get 15% OFF. Additional, if you stack it with their bundle discounts, you can actually start your journey of safe, responsible and comfortable period care with up to 40%!

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In this episode, I dive into my journey of becoming a mother, reflecting on the mix of emotions, fears, and self-doubts that came with it. I talk about the struggles I faced around maintaining relevance in my career, especially in business, and how pregnancy and motherhood are often seen as things we should downplay or avoid bringing up in professional settings. There's this pressure to not let these life changes affect how we're perceived, and I explore how that impacts us as women.

I also get into the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on pregnant women—how much emphasis is placed on our appearance, the pressure to stay a certain size, and the expectation to look ‘effortlessly’ perfect while navigating such a major life shift. It's a lot to deal with on top of everything else, and I believe it's time to shift the focus and be kinder to ourselves during such an intense physical and emotional transition. 

On top of that, there’s this constant pressure to have life all sorted out before becoming a mom—that your career, finances, and personal life should be perfectly aligned. But the truth is, motherhood doesn’t wait for that perfect moment to happen. It arrives while life is still unfolding, and it’s messy, unpredictable, and beautiful. And that’s okay.

This episode is deeply personal, as I reflect on how I’ve had to challenge long-held beliefs, confront identity shifts, and come to terms with the fact that success and motherhood can absolutely coexist. It’s about navigating this complex journey, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and finding confidence in the chaos, even when nothing feels certain.

I hope you’re feeling inspired, cause we’re rooting for you!

xx Julie

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Podcast Episode Mentioned: The Mel Robbins Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EDFD1avnXWXoov8kCgrtT?si=c2c428edcf6448f5

I would like to “pass on the goodwill” @birgitkasper @signeskriver and @sandralinne to the team of @thefemaleeffect. 

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Alana Ocaño

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr

This episode is sponsored by AllMatters - Period Care for Women:

I asked and AllMatters answered - giving The Female Effect listeners an exclusive discount! Use code FemaleEffect15 at when you purchase any product, whether a period disc a cup, period panties or any other period care - to get 15% OFF. Additional, if you stack it with their bundle discounts, you can actually start your journey of safe, responsible and comfortable period care with up to 40%!

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Susanne Holzweiler’s journey reflects the delicate balance of building a thriving family business while embracing personal growth. As co-founder of Holzweiler, the family-run ready-to-wear fashion house known for blending future-facing design with their scandinavian heritage, and as the host of the Take A Moment podcast, she reflects on the core values that have shaped her path, with particular emphasis on the lessons passed down from her mother— of independence, self-belief, and the power of unconditional love. Reflecting on her evolution, Susanne shares how her mindset shifted from pushing herself to the limit as a driven go-getter to confronting burnout and learning the importance of slowing down. She shares her passion for meditation, listening to podcasts, and reading, all of which helped her transform her approach to life and work by prioritizing what truly matters.

Susanne offers insights on how to navigate work in sync with your menstrual cycle and finding a way to approach work that aligns with the menstruating biology. 

Throughout the conversation, she highlights the significance of embracing mistakes, finding joy in continuous learning, and staying open to growth. Whether you’re growing a business, navigating personal development, or facing challenges, Susanne’s insights encourage trusting the process, surrounding yourself with the right people, and believing in yourself—even when things don’t go as planned.

I hope you’re feeling inspired, cause we’re rooting for you!

xx Julie

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Susanne would like to “pass on the goodwill” to @iam_marthalouise

Keep up with Susanne: 

Podcast: “Take a moment”

Instagram: @susanneholzweiler and @holzweiler 

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Emilia Staugaard

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Soeren Haahr 

Studio: Enkell Studio

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Through her platform, Fashion With Faith, Imane Asry is dedicated to redefining inclusion in an industry often criticized for performative diversity. As a content creator and style curator, Imane has carved her own path in the fashion world, navigating bias and breaking through barriers to spread a simple yet powerful message: if something feels unfamiliar, make it familiar. By doing so, Imane opens doors for others to feel genuinely valued and given the space to lead.

Reflecting on her journey and a creativity that is most likely passed down from her father’s talents as a chef - she speaks of the importance of finding ease in life’s ups and downs and trusting that each moment unfolds with purpose. 

Her vision calls for a more inclusive approach to fashion that celebrates individuality and respects cultural diversity and Imane argues that modest fashion is a largely untapped market in the Western fashion industry, one with the potential to expand our understanding of what fashion can be. 

I hope you’re feeling inspired, cause we’re rooting for you!

xx Julie

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Imane would like to “pass on the goodwill” 

Keep up with Imane:

Instagram: @fashionwithfaith

TikTok: @fashionwithfaithofficial

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Emilia Staugaard

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Soeren Haahr 

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Som journalist, podcaster og debattør med en kandidatgrad i kultur og formidling, deler Emma Libner passioneret ud af sin dedikation og den rejse, hun har været på siden 2017. Hun fokuserer på vigtige emner relateret til kvindekroppen, cyklus og menstruation. Gennem sit arbejde kaster Emma lys over de samfundsmæssige perspektiver og den ofte oversete viden omkring kvindekroppen.

Hun fremhæver, hvordan disse spørgsmål påvirker kvinders liv og understreger deres betydning i privatlivet, arbejdslivet og sociale sammenhænge. Hun går i dybden med, hvor dybt forankrede disse opfattelser er i vores kultur, og de udfordringer, der ligger i at ændre dem. Derudover deler Emma sin viden om vigtige statistikker og diskuterer, hvor langt vi er nået, og hvad der stadig mangler at ændre.

Hun understreger, hvordan vores samfund ville kunne drage stor nytte af bedre at imødekomme kvinders behov, og hvordan vores forståelse af cyklusser ikke kun bør ses som kvindeligt ved at anlægge et mindre kønnet perspektiv.

Jeg håber du føler dig inspireret, for vi hepper på dig!

xx Julie

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Emma vil gerne “pass on the goodwill” ved at opfordre til aktivt at opsøge personer, der er anderledes end dig selv – og engagere dig i indhold, der ikke afspejler dine egne oplevelser eller overbevisninger.

Keep up with Emma Libner:

Instagram: @kh_underlivet

Podcast: ‘Sexpanelet’

Bog: ‘Kh Underlivet’ by Emma Libner 

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Nicklas Hemming

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr 

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Podcastvært Sofie Sytnik har talt åbent om det hun kalder sin “kvartlivskrise” og den ofte fejlagtige forestilling om succes. Da Sofie gik fra at have et udadtil prestigefyldt job som radiovært, til en periode med arbejdsløshed og fordybelse, fandt hun ægte glæde, ved at omdefinere, hvad succes egentlig betyder for hende. Styret af sin tro på affirmationer, intention og en dybere forbindelse til naturen, traf Sofie den afgørende beslutning at flytte ind i sit lille kolonihavehus og finde tilbage til sig selv.

For Sofie handler succes om nærvær, dybde og indre lykke – ikke ydre faktorer. 

På sin Instagram skaber Sofie ligeledes et rum for åben dialog om identitet, kropsidealer og samfundsnormer, især dem der påvirker kvinder. Hendes rejse involverer også jagten på balance gennem spiritualitet, terapi, breathwork og en tro på, at universet vil støtte dig, når dine intentioner er rene.

Jeg håber du føler dig inspireret, for vi hepper på dig!

xx Julie

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Sofie would like to “pass on the goodwill” to @clara.maria.bahamondes

Keep up with Sofie Sytnik:

Instagram: @sofiesytnik

Podcast: “Hvad skal der ske med os?” 

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Ceen Wahren

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr

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In this special solo episode of The Female Effect, I sit down for the first time in English, to reflect on my journey so far, sharing personal insights after taking a brief break from publishing. Since day one, my dream for The Female Effect has been to create a platform with no boundaries—where geography doesn’t define our audience and where anyone can tap in and out as needed. This philosophy extends to all of us, including myself.

In this reflection I explore the concept of momentum, something that often brings me anxiety, and instead, how I’m focused on cultivating a space where we can all pause, reflect, and support one another. Over the past months, I’ve hosted community events with incredible partners who share these values, experimenting with how we can bring The Female Effect into the physical space. I’m excited to see how these efforts grow and inspire even more connection.

In this episode, I’ll also touch on the abundance mindset, reminding us all that opportunities are never taken but instead shared—what’s meant for you will come to you. The last ten episodes have taught me so much, and I’m eager to continue sharing these stories with you, hoping you leave feeling inspired to think about who’s in your life that you can uplift and what you can bring to the table for others.

I hope this episode encourages you to pause, reflect, and embrace the power of community.

I hope you’re feeling inspired, cause we’re rooting for you!

xx Julie

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I’d like to pass on the goodwill to Selam Fessahaye - @zelamfezzahye

Stay up to date with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect 

or catch us here: https://linktr.ee/thefemaleeffect

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr

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Som grundlægger, designer og kreativ direktør for Kernemilk omdefinerer Marie Mark sin egen fortælling om mode ved at fejre hver enkelt person for, hvem de er, og hvordan de ser ud. Marie mener, at tøj kan være et værktøj til selvkærlighed og empowerment. 

Siden Kernemilks lancering har hendes inkluderende vision og brandets stærke femme energy opnået anerkendelse både i Danmark og internationalt. Styret af mantraet, "Kernemilk is not something you drink, it’s something you wear, but when you wear it, your body drinks it,” omfavner Kernemilks designs naturlig skønhed og kropspositivitet uden at følge trends.

I vores samtale belyser Marie bl.a. usunde mønstre i modeindustrien, hendes udfordringer med en traditionel skolegang og hendes oplevelser med at blive mor, mens hun opbyggede sit brand—alt imens hun stræber efter at være et stærkt forbillede for sin søn.

Jeg håber du føler dig inspireret, for vi hepper på dig!

xx Julie

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Marie vil gerne “pass on the goodwill” til Maji Claire @majiclaire

Hold dig opdateret med Marie & Kernemilk:

Instagram: @mariemark_ & @kernemilk 

Hold dig opdateret med The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Emilia Staugaard

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr 

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DANISH EPISODE

Maria Jarjis er science-influencer, ambassadør for European Space Agency (ESA) og en pioner inden for videnskabsformidling til børn i STEM - som står for “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics”. 

Gennem sit online univers "WTF er det?" bl.a. via Youtube, inspirerer hun børn og unge til at se mulighederne i videnskaben. Med sin platform udfordrer Maria de normer, der ofte afholder unge fra at følge deres passioner og evner, eller fra overhovedet at opdage dem, og viser, at videnskab er for alle. 

Maria deler sine tanker om den stempling, der ofte sker i folkeskolen mellem de boglige og de ikke-boglige elever, og hvordan dette system er forældet. Hun argumenterer for, at skolesystemet bør moderniseres for at være mere inkluderende og vise børn og unge, at de kan blive lige, hvad de vil.

I denne episode af The Female Effect dykker vi ned i Marias rejse fra at mangle rollemodeller i STEM til selv at blive én for de tusinder af børn og unge som følger med på hendes kanaler. 

Maria fortæller om sin mors modige valg i livet—fra at gå ingeniørvejen i Iran, noget kun meget få kvinder gjorde, til at blive selvstændig forretningskvinde efter hun kom til Danmark i 1992 - noget som har haft en dyb indflydelse på Marias egen mentalitet og ambitioner.

Vi taler også om vigtigheden af at sige fra, når noget ikke føles rigtigt, og om at lære, at man ikke altid har ansvaret for den gode stemning. 

Jeg håber du føler dig inspireret - for vi hepper på dig!

xx Julie

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Maria vil gerne “pass on the goodwill” til Mina Jaf @iam_mina_jaf

Life hack: “Når jeg skal finde ud af ting så går jeg faktisk ind på YouTube og TikTok, som en search engine, hvis der er noget du ikke kan finde ud af - bare søg på det - du får det serveret hurtigt, kort, simpelt” 

Life lesson / saying to live by: "Det er cool at være nørd. Man kan sagtens være en badass woman og være den største nørd”  

Bog: “Getting to Yes” Roger Fisher & William Ury 

Podcast: “Social Media Marketing Podcast” af Michael Steltzner 

Hold dig opdateret med Maria:

Instagram: @maria_Jarjis 

Linkedin: Maria Jarjis 

Youtube: @MariaJarjis 

Hold dig opdateret med The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Emilia Staugaard

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle: Søren Haahr

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Live Podcast recording & Panel Talk during Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 - August 5-9th 2024 at Soho House Copenhagen. The conversation was co-moderated between Mona Ali, founder of FIIRI and Julie Lou, host at The Female Effect.

“How can we ensure that more women feel they have access and opportunity in the fashion industry? And how do we create the most inclusive environment for all femme people contributing?”

The purpose of the Panel Talk was to welcome different perspectives that can help us shed light on the current state of female representation in the fashion industry - With the aim to amplify female voices and contribute to the agenda of making space for all, ensuring every woman feels seen, heard, and empowered as a vital contributor in the industry.

We were lucky to welcome a panel of incredible women navigating within the Copenhagen fashion scene: 

Sally Javadi/ @sallyssneakers: Iranian Copenhagen-based content creator. Under the alias @sallyssneakers, Sally has built a platform advocating for greater inclusivity in sneakers and streetwear for women and people of color. Additionally, she holds a major in psychology. 

Loïs Zaina/ @rudegirllois: Congolese-born Kenyan editorial makeup artist. Through her artistry, Loïs aspires to empower young POC creators to claim their own space in the industry.

Aram Ostadian-Binai/ @aramob: Copenhagen-based Social Entrepreneur, Creative DEI Advocate and Consultant, and Founder & CEO of The Soulfuls, an award winning global network and platform on a mission to pave the way for a free, fair and inclusive future for young women of all backgrounds.

Rosa Lois Balle Yahiya/ @rosalois: Model & Founder & Head of Secretariat at Another Life, an award-winning non-profit association that works with representation, mental health, discrimination and work environment in Danish music and cultural life.

Sarah Stenfeldt/ @sarahstenfeldt: Photographer and director within the fashion, art and commercial worlds. With a playful and contemporary imprint Sarah's imagery is commissioned for leading fashion and lifestyle brands and magazines. 

We want to extend our warmest gratitude to Copenhagen Fashion Week & Soho House for supporting us with a platform to initiate this important conversation with everyone attending. 

xx Mona & Julie 

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The Panel would like to pass on the goodwill to: 

Sarah Stenfeldt - Alva le Febvre - Photographer - @alvalefoto

Aram Ostadian-Binai - All Mentees of The Soulfuls - @thesoulfuls

Loïs Zaina - Merveille - Catering - @enjoyments.dk

Sally Javadi - Melisa Pour - singer @melisapuor 

Rosa Lois Balle Yahya - Naima Yasin & Ingrid Baraka - A Seat at The Table Podcast - @asatt

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Keep up with Mona & FIIRI Agency:

📸 Instagram: @monamali_ & @fiiriagency

🌍 Website: www.fiiri.agency 

Keep up with The Female Effect:

📸 Instagram: @thefemaleeffect_

🚀 TikTok: @thefemaleeffect

🌍 Linkedin: @The Female Effect

Image: Marleen Lancioni

Artwork: Birgit Käsper

Jingle // Sounddesign: Søren Haahr

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