This groundbreaking podcast will be hosted by The L Word’s Rachel Shelley and former international hockey and cricket player Nikki Symmons
BY SANDY CHUCHUCA
This Lesbian Visibility Week, a groundbreaking new podcast is set to debut, celebrating resilience, empowerment, and success. The 94% explores how lessons from sport – teamwork, discipline, and perseverance – shape the lives of women across industries. Hosted by Rachel Shelley (aka Helena Peabody in The L Word) and Nikki Symmons (former international hockey and cricket player), the podcast amplifies stories of women who “play to win” in life.
The first episode features Jennifer Beals, the iconic actress known for her roles in Flashdance and The L Word. Beals shares how sports shaped her journey, fostering resilience and leadership qualities that have guided her career both on-screen and off.
The launch of The 94% will take place during the Lesbian Visibility Week Celebration Event on Saturday 26 April, hosted at WeWork Waterloo in London. This event is proudly sponsored by myGwork and LSEG, in partnership with LBTQWomen, Pride in London, UK Black Pride, Lez Meet, Sanura Dance, Out & Wild, DIVA Magazine and WeWork.
Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking panels featuring inspiring voices like Lady Phyll (co-founder of UK Black Pride) and Rosie Turner (comedian and content creator), as well as wellness workshops with Sanura Dance and Out & Wild. The event offers a vibrant space for connection, celebration, and visibility for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people.
With The 94% podcast, listeners can expect powerful narratives that celebrate women’s achievements while highlighting the intersection of sport and leadership. The podcast aims to inspire its audience to embrace their own resilience and break barriers in their personal and professional lives.
Listen to the trailer for The 94% now:
Don’t miss this incredible celebration of visibility, sisterhood, and empowerment. Tune into The 94% on your favourite podcast platform or join us at the launch event on 26 April!
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