Bryony Gordon, journalist and author, on the power of vulnerability

Conversations of Inspiration

Holly Tucker MBE

Education, Society & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement, Business, Personal Journals

5.0 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

A passionate advocate of self-acceptance, Bryony bravely challenges societal norms — her authenticity empowering women along the way. Bryony’s courage (and humour) in baring her soul is inspiring, as she shares her lifelong quest to shine a bright light on shame as a powerful way to dissolve it.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY THIS EPISODE

You’ll hear Bryony’s honest and touching words on how mental health, and society's attitude to women, have shaped her
Feel inspired by Bryony’s journey to embrace her flaws on the path to acceptance
Reflect on how our lowest moments can be a catalyst to reach greater happiness

Please take a moment to protect little ears, this episode contains adult references and language.

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0:00.0	What an amazing authentic soul, Briany Gordon is, a turnly charming journalist and a brilliant
0:10.0	advocate for women. So straight talking where not only is her mission about empowering women,
0:17.8	embracing our flaws and helping take the stigma out of mental health, but she's also just so vulnerable and open to helping people through her own journey. Briany talks with this vulnerability
0:35.0	that I don't think I've witnessed on the podcast so far.
0:40.0	And this is series 19.
0:42.0	This is a podcast that I think is going to not only resonate with you,
0:47.5	but it might make you pull up your big girl pants because potentially there's some deep work we all need to do.
0:55.0	Potentially we all need to be brave like Briany.
0:58.0	Maybe that's the mantra that will come out of this podcast.
1:01.0	Regardless, I know that you're going to feel uplifted, full of energy, and
1:07.8	full of gratitude that we have women like Briny who are willing to do the hard stuff. Enjoy.
1:15.0	Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down where we're going.
1:20.0	You won't need to bring your frown. Hi, I'm Holly Tucker and welcome to my podcast Conversations of Inspiration.
1:29.0	I founded my first business not on the High Street 28, with a newborn strap to my chest.
1:36.0	Nearly 20 years on, he's all grown up, and I'm running my second business, Holly Inco.
1:42.0	I've learned so much about taking risks, running a business and some
1:47.0	extraordinary life lessons along the way and I know others have too. Yet despite the wealth of experience we have between us,
1:55.0	lessons like this are often left unheard,
1:58.0	and it can feel like we're traveling our paths alone.
2:01.0	So I've reached out to founders and those who simply inspire me
2:05.7	to share their hard-earned wisdom with you. My hope is that collectively these
2:11.5	remarkable realizations will help you on your own journey.
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