"When that weight was lifted, I suddenly realised I just have all this energy and time now for myself… I just felt like I could do anything." - Wendy Kriz Evans

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million - a movement that empowers women to say no to playing small and yes to showing up as their fullest, most fearless selves.

In this episode, Wendy is joined by actuary and artist, Wendy Kriz Evans. From breaking free of a toxic marriage to navigating male-dominated industries, Wendy shares how reclaiming her creativity and redefining her identity helped her learn to take up space - with the help of a pretty awesome orange jacket…

• Walking away from a toxic marriage and what it feels like to stop anticipating someone else's needs and start listening to your own
• How patriarchy and expectation quietly shape women's career paths
• Why Wendy finally gave herself permission to pursue art alongside actuarial work
• The sheer joy of an oversized orange faux-fur jacket (and the awesome pre-loved and rental business she found it via - Neon Leon / @thisisneonleo
• The invisible ways women shrink themselves—and how to take that space back
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Wendy Kriz Evans is a vibrant abstract artist based in East Anglia, whose work is infused with joy, colour, and personal reflection. After a 30-year career in the insurance industry as an actuary, Wendy has recently returned to her creative roots in 2024, using painting as a way to reconnect with herself during menopause. Her work draws inspiration from rural landscapes, seaside memories, and life’s emotional layers. Since reigniting her practice, she has exhibited in 11 galleries and will debut her first solo show in 2025.

• Website: https://wendykrizevans.com/
• Instagram: @wendykrizevans
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-kriz-evans/

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"We really need to break the mould of what we see as a mindfulness teacher." – Amy Polly

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement born from rebellion and rooted in realness, to empower women to show up boldly and live without apology.

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Amy Polly; mindfulness teacher, TEDx speaker, former firefighter, and proud founder of the Funfulness movement. Amy shares her journey from burnout to boldness, the toxic dynamics she’s experienced in the workplace, and how her neurodivergence has become a source of inspiration for a mindfulness revolution.

Amy is here to tell us that where midnfulness is concerned, you get to do it your way; loudly, vibrantly, and in the brightest pink dress you own.

• Why mindfulness needs a makeover – how Funfulness is changing the game
• Creating safe spaces for neurodivergent minds (because joy is central to focus)
• The truth about being a woman in business – why it’s brilliant and brutal
• Being a business-owning single mum
• Why your flow state might not look “zen” – but it’s still very bloody valid!

Amy is a mindfulness teacher, TEDx speaker, founder of the Funfulness movement, and all-round creative powerhouse. With a background in finance and emergency services, she now uses her platform to challenge the stereotypes around mindfulness, empower neurodivergent women, and create inclusive wellbeing practices rooted in joy.

• Website: amypolly.com
• Instagram: @thisisamypolly
• TEDx Talk: Watch Amy’s TEDx

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"We know we've got to be assertive and tough and confident, but you don't want to be too assertive because it'll be called bossy. And you don't want to be too tough because then you'll be called a bitch." – Jeremy Stockdale

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement designed to smash outdated norms, shift the narrative, and build a future where women own their space without apology.

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Jeremy Stockdale, leadership expert and founder of YLead, for a refreshingly honest conversation about male privilege, allyship, toxic masculinity, and what it actually takes for men to show up differently.

This one’s for the men who want to do better, and the women who are tired of explaining why they should.

• Why “bossy” and “bitchy” are just code for powerful women
• Why women are over-mentored but under-sponsored (and what’s the difference?)
• How leadership and patriarchy are still rooted in outdated masculine norms
• The importance of male allies who educate themselves and take action
• How the patriarchy hurts men too
• What actually is ‘toxic masculinity’?
• How Jeremy’s daughter (and her T-shirt) sparked a viral feminist LinkedIn movemen

Jeremy is the founder of YLead, a leadership consultancy focused on inclusive, purpose-driven leadership. After decades in the corporate world, Jeremy had an awakening following the murder of Sarah Everard. He committed to educating himself on gender inequality—and now advocates fiercely for a workplace (and a world) where leadership doesn’t require losing your humanity.

He’s also the man behind the viral “On Wednesdays, We Smash the Patriarchy” series on LinkedIn.

• LinkedIn: Jeremy Stockdale
• Website: ylead.co.uk

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