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In this episode, we explore the haunting ITV drama Believe Me, based on the true story of the victims of serial offender John Worboys — widely known as the "black cab rapist" — and the women who fought back against a justice system that repeatedly failed them.

Through a feminist lens, we unpack the invisible barriers and systemic injustices women continue to face — from victim blaming and people pleasing, to the ways women are conditioned to doubt themselves, minimise discomfort, and carry the burden of male violence.

Hosts: Lulu Minns & Mary Lobo

Lulu brings her perspective as a former criminal defence lawyer and criminology lecturer, while Mary shares insights from her background in investigative journalism and long-standing interest in true crime. Together, they discuss how these systems shape women's lives, relationships, safety, confidence, and sense of self.

This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, trauma, coercion, and failures within the criminal justice system. Please listen with care.

Key Takeaways

1. Victim Blaming Is Deeply Embedded in Society

The episode explores how women have historically been scrutinised for their behaviour, appearance, alcohol consumption, or perceived "risk-taking" following sexual assault. From questions around red nail varnish to why a woman accepted a drink, the discussion highlights how blame is subtly — and overtly — redirected onto victims rather than perpetrators.

2. Women Are Conditioned to Prioritise Politeness Over Safety

A central theme in the episode is the conditioning many women experience to remain agreeable, avoid conflict, and not appear "rude" — even when uncomfortable or unsafe. Lulu and Mary discuss how this conditioning can make boundary-setting difficult in dangerous situations and why systems often fail to understand this reality.

3. The Criminal Justice System Often Reflects a Male Perspective

Lulu and Mary examine how courtrooms, policing, and legal structures have historically viewed crimes against women through a male-dominated lens. The episode discusses concepts including victimology, "victim precipitation" theory, and epistemic injustice — where women's testimony and lived experiences are minimised or discredited.

4. These Injustices Impact All Women

The conversation moves beyond the individual case to explore the collective psychological impact violence against women has on society — including self-blame, hypervigilance, fear, and the ways women modify behaviour in everyday life to stay safe.

5. Change Is Possible — and Women Have Driven It

The episode also highlights the tireless work of survivors and campaigners, including Harriet Wistrich and the Centre for Women's Justice, whose legal challenge following Worboys' attempted parole led to significant changes in the parole review process and greater victim involvement. We now also need men to carry the mantle. 

Join the Conversation

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and your reflections on the wider conversation around violence against women, justice, and systemic change.

Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #SheRebelRadio.

What resonated with you most from Believe Me?

How do we begin dismantling the systems and conditioning that continue to fail women?

References & Discussion Points

• ITV Drama: Believe Me

• Harriet Wistrich & the Centre for Women's Justice

• Victimology and Menachem Amir's "victim precipitation" theory

• Changes to parole transparency and victim reconsideration rights following the Worboys case

• Ongoing conversations around violence against women following cases such as Sarah Everard

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And if you're ready - you can find out more about you and your genius over on my new website www.thegeniuswheel.com 

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Film director Ali Ray joins Lulu Minns on She Rebel Radio to talk about Frida: Exhibition On Screen – the updated re-release of the documentary exploring the life, art and enduring legacy of Frida Kahlo. Recorded following the Brighton launch event at La Choza in collaboration with digital lifestyle magazine Brighton On The Inside, the conversation explores why Frida still resonates so powerfully today – from feminism, pain and disability to identity, activism and the politics of being seen.

Ali shares how making the film transformed her understanding of Kahlo beyond the familiar iconography, revealing the depth, intelligence and radical honesty behind the artist's work. Lulu and Ali also discuss the wider history of women artists being overlooked, including connections to Lee Miller, and why stories by and about women still matter so deeply now.

''Frida put the private experiences of women into art' - Ali Ray

The episode also explores:

– Brighton's connection to the film and why Ali thinks "if Frida was a town, she'd be Brighton"
– The impact of Frida's work on generations of women
– Art as a way of communicating pain and difficult female experiences
– The Tate Modern exhibition Frida: The Making of an Icon
– Why female artists are so often remembered for everything except their work

Let's Connect:

With Ali Ray / Exhibition On Screen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-ray/ / https://seventh-art.com/ 

With Lulu Minns / The Genius Wheel:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ / www.thegeniuswheel.com

With Brighton On The Inside:
brightontheinside.co.uk 

Linked She Rebel Radio episodes:

The Rules of Lee Miller: https://sites.libsyn.com/210074/the-rules-of-lee-miller-with-ami-bouhassane

Becoming your own Muse: https://sites.libsyn.com/210074/becoming-your-own-muse

Find Frida: Exhibition On Screen in cinemas nationwide from 19th May, 2026.

In this episode of She Rebel Radio, we explore the most common traps and triggers faced by women leaders.

Common Traps:

1. Self-Doubt: Navigating a masculine world and structure can erode trust in our own abilities and instincts.
2. Balancing Daily Life: Women are cyclical beings, and finding balance often requires looking at longer periods rather than just day-to-day.
3. Awareness of Phases: Understanding personal seasons, such as menstrual cycles, personal growth cycles and life stages, is crucial for managing both personal and professional life.

Common Triggers:

1. Comparison: Social media and societal expectations can lead to self-criticism and anxiety.
2. Visibility Pressure: The need for visibility and/or validation in professional and marketing contexts can cause stress.
3. Difficulty Saying No: Struggling to say no can lead to overcommitment, resentment and guilt.

• What are the three most common traps women struggle with?
• What are the three most common triggers women face?

Join us to explore these critical questions and find strategies to overcome these challenges.

Where are you going? What is your main objective/purpose and the outcome that you are hoping to reach?

So often, I see women setting off for a journey without thinking through their actual destination and one that is fulfilling to them.

When we seek to fix things outside of ourselves (rather than from within), what is inevitable is finding yourself at yet another empty destination (of which there is no space for in the new paradigm).

This week we explore ' the external fix' which leads to empty destinations and how to find an internal fix which leads to a brighter and more fulfilled destination.

"An empty destination is one which is devoid of all meaning and one which takes too much sacrifice to even get there"

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• Why you need to DECIDE on where you are going.

• How to pick a fulfilling destination and not another empty one.

• Why women can be more prone to picking an empty destination.

• How the external fix contributes to an empty destination & how to identify that trap.

• Why introspection is key to finding a more fulfilling destination.

Resources

She Rebel Radio Summer Series Part 1, SRR.52 :

https://sherebelradio.libsyn.com/the-consequences-and-solutions-of-treading-water

3 Keys to Self Actualisation Self Study Course : www.luluminns.com/3keys
Book a Connection Call : https://luluminns.as.me/connectioncall

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Are you treading water? Just keeping your head above water?

Are you fed up with continuing to make no progress and constantly waiting for something to happen where things might change?

The Pandemic has forced so many of us to tread water but as we emerge from lockdown - it is time to move forward and for you to move forward powerfully.

During this episode we explore the dreaded consequences of continuing to tread water and several solutions you can use to stop the tread and start to swim (or even ride the wave) instead.

"We can only Tread Water for a limited period of time before we become exhausted, burn out and eventually drown"

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• We explore what treading water is and how this may be playing out for you.

• The consequences of treading water and staying stuck without progress.

• We explore the potential solutions you can map out to stop the tread.

• And why NOW it is critical you do more than stay afloat and lead change instead.

Resources

3 Keys to Self Actualisation Self Study Course : www.luluminns.com/3keys
Book a Connection Call : https://luluminns.as.me/connectioncall

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Beatrice Kabutakapua joins me this week and is described by her clients as a storytelling champion. Having spent years working in the field of PR/Journalism and working within Communications in three continents and all whilst using five languages, Beatrice now works as a storytelling coach.

Beatrice enables purpose driven entrepreneurs mostly women and women from diverse backgrounds to be more visible on their own terms and to have the tools they need to tell their stories.

During this episode, we discuss why women need to share their stories particularly those from diverse backgrounds. We explore why women can be reluctant to share their stories, the work it takes to uncover them and how sharing your story can help support your business by building trust with your audience, customers and potential customers.

"There are billions of voices out there, but being unique is what will make you stand out and connect to others. Your voice, your authenticity, matters"

- Beatrice Kabutakapua

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• Beatrice shares where her love of stories began and how she uncovered her own story.

• We explore why women need to tell their stories and the 3 pillars needed to do so.

• Why its important for women from diverse background to have the tools to share their stories.

• Discover three stories you can easily share and how you can surprise others with your stories.

• How you can use stories to build better business relationships, create customers and develop your audiences.

• The point of business story telling and why it needs to actually have a point.

Additional Quote :

"Story telling is an inside journey and it's ok to not know all the answers straight away"

- Beatrice Kabutakapua

Connect with Beatrice

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bea_storytellingcoach/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-ngalula-kabutakapua/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Kabutakapua/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kabutakapua

Resources

Precious Magazine and Events : https://www.instagram.com/preciousonline/

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Sophie is the Director and Co-founder of the Joyful Web, a Marketing and Communications Company for Conscious Businesses. Sophie has decades of experience in marketing, she is also a freelance writer and part of Belongcon which is a social movement creating spaces where people can find belonging.

During this episode, we discuss why traditional marketing has a bad reputation and why that might business owners can loose the joy in sharing their message.

"The traditional marketing industry is designed to make you feel overwhelmed which is why it feels like some kind of dark art in getting your website seen but it's not as complicated as traditional marketing agencies would have you believe"
- Sophie Turton

Sophie explains how you can reframe marketing in a way that is joyful and works for you and your audience.

"If we take away the word marketing and swap it with communication then it relates to the whole package of your business and comes into every single element of it"
- Sophie Turton

We discuss the rise in consciousness and consumer habits and the brands who communicate their identity so well. And the simplest way you too can get started....

"Get clear on what your values are. How you want to communicate that to your audience. And then just start having conversations with people who align with those values"
- Sophie Turton

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• Why traditional marketing has a bad reputation and why that might mean business owners can find 'joylessness' within it.

• How you can reframe marketing in a way that is joyful and works for you.

• Funnel marketing vs the Joyful Web Fly Wheel approach which is more holistic

• Why value and valuing your audience is the most important part of your brand and

  brand identity.

• Why brand identity, personality and values matter the most.

• How strategy forms your brand identity in action.

• Why more conscious businesses create more conscious consumers (how women are leading the way) and how that can impact the way you can talk about your business too.

Additional Quote :

"Use your audience to guide you, rather than them being a last thought and simply broadcasting out to them"

- Sophie Turton

Connect with the Joyful Web

Website: www.thejoyfulweb.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethejoyful/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearethejoyful
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethejoyful/

Resources and Brands we talked about :

Lucy and Yak : https://lucyandyak.com/
Frock up Friday Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/222855365767059/
Billie : https://mybillie.com/

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering professional women to pave their own way to success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. Be sure to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, and join the She Rebel Radio Members group for more inspiring content on how to design your success.

Sophie is the Director and Co-founder of the Joyful Web, a Marketing and Communications Company for Conscious Businesses. Sophie has decades of experience in marketing, she is also a freelance writer and part of Belongcon which is a social movement creating spaces where people can find belonging.

During this episode, we discuss why traditional marketing has a bad reputation and why that might business owners can loose the joy in sharing their message.

"The traditional marketing industry is designed to make you feel overwhelmed which is why it feels like some kind of dark art in getting your website seen but it's not as complicated as traditional marketing agencies would have you believe"
- Sophie Turton

Sophie explains how you can reframe marketing in a way that is joyful and works for you and your audience.

"If we take away the word marketing and swap it with communication then it relates to the whole package of your business and comes into every single element of it"
- Sophie Turton

We discuss the rise in consciousness and consumer habits and the brands who communicate their identity so well. And the simplest way you too can get started....

"Get clear on what your values are. How you want to communicate that to your audience. And then just start having conversations with people who align with those values"
- Sophie Turton

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• Why traditional marketing has a bad reputation and why that might mean business owners can find 'joylessness' within it.

• How you can reframe marketing in a way that is joyful and works for you.

• Funnel marketing vs the Joyful Web Fly Wheel approach which is more holistic

• Why value and valuing your audience is the most important part of your brand and

  brand identity.

• Why brand identity, personality and values matter the most.

• How strategy forms your brand identity in action.

• Why more conscious businesses create more conscious consumers (how women are leading the way) and how that can impact the way you can talk about your business too.

Additional Quote :

"Use your audience to guide you, rather than them being a last thought and simply broadcasting out to them"

- Sophie Turton

Connect with the Joyful Web

Website: www.thejoyfulweb.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethejoyful/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearethejoyful
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethejoyful/

Resources and Brands we talked about :

Lucy and Yak : https://lucyandyak.com/
Frock up Friday Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/222855365767059/
Billie : https://mybillie.com/

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Nikki Gatenby joins me today, as the author of the bestselling book SuperEngaged and the co- founder of Menopoised®. Menopoised® is a new start up which uses Acupuncture, Chinese medicine practice and consultancy, to change the lives of menopausal women all over the world.

Nikki is also the director of Gatensby Consulting where she works with founders, board directors and leaders to develop their strategy and bring their business ideas to life. Prior to this Nikki was the managing director the multi-award winning, global digital marketing company Propellernet. Nikki has been Featured by The Guardian, The Parliament Trust and Corporate Rebels.

During this Episode we discuss how to stay SuperEngaged with your business and purpose, ripping up the business rule book and the importance of women in leadership and female led businesses. Finally we explore the last taboo - Menopause and why the life stages of women are critical to the growth of women in business and society as a whole.

"We as women need to take up the mantle and blow the taboo (of menopause) apart because we are the the most qualified to do so"

- Nikki Gatenby

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• How to stay SUPER ENGAGED with your business and why it's critical right now.

• The importance of 'WHY' and being driven by your PURPOSE.

• The tipping point Nikki experienced as a means to write her book.

• How you can be successful when you rip up the business rule book.

• Why women in business and female founders are critical in leadership and creating CHANGE.

• Why we need to have TABOO conversations about the experiences of women in respect of menopause and menstruation.

• How dealing with the menopause effectively will change the trajectory for women leaders and business owners all over the WORLD.

Additional Quote :

"You can be successful when you rip up the business rule book and it's about putting people and purpose on a par with a profit "

- Nikki Gatenby

Connect with Monopoised

Website: https://www.menopoised.co.uk/
Article: https://www.menopoised.co.uk/blog/why-did-we-create-menopoised
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/menopoised/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Menopoised/

Connect with Nikki

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigatenby/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/NikkiGatenby
Email : nikki@menopoised.co.uk
Website : www.superengaged.co.uk

Resources

Join the Secrets to Self Actualisation Webinar on the 23rd June at 1pm GMT :

www.luluminns.com/selfactualisation

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Patricia Lohan joins me this week and is a Feng Shui Expert, International Motivational Speaker and the Author of the Happy Home which is a guide for creating a home which is magnetic to more happiness, health and wealth.

During this episode we discuss why Feng Shui is important and how you can use it to create a home which is more aligned to your self-actualisation journey. Patricia also shares the many ways your home could actually be holding you back.....and as our homes is a space we are all spending a lot of time in right now - this is the perfect episode to tune into.

"It's not just about how hard you work or how much personal development you've done, it's about the environment you're doing it in"

- Patricia Lohan

This week on She Rebel Radio :

• Why Feng Shui and the environment of your home is so important to self actualisation

• The 5 elements of Feng Shui you can use in your home

• How you can get stated with Feng Shui to create greater for more abundance and self actualisation

• The things in your home that might be blocking your self-actualisation and energy flow

• How Feng Shui changed things for Patricia personally

Additional Quote :

"The energy of our homes can be impacting our health, finances, career/ businesses, and our relationships because every part of our home represents a part of our lives"

- Patricia Lohan

Connect with Patricia

Website : http://patricialohan.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-lohan-131b222/?originalSubdomain=ie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaLohan.RestoringYouBack.ToHarmony/? ref=h

Twitter - https://twitter.com/LohanPatricia

Resources

Buy Patricia's Book : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Home-Creating-Healthy-Wealthy/dp/ 1504315588/ref=asc_df_1504315588/

Free Secrets to Self Actualisation Webinar coming up : www.luluminns.com/selfactualisation

Join the She Rebellion!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website.