Episode 2: Women in Public

Public life comes with visibility.
But for women, it often comes with something else entirely.

In this episode of Counsel Beyond Court, I take a closer look at the growing reality of harassment, threats, and hostility faced by women in public life — from politicians to public commentators — and what that means not just for individuals, but for democracy itself.

We explore how abuse has escalated in both scale and intensity, particularly online, and why it’s no longer just a matter of “part of the job.” From documented threats to the everyday normalisation of gendered hostility, this episode examines the real cost of stepping into the public arena as a woman.

Why listen?

This podcast is for anyone who feels behind, off‑track, or like their journey to the legal profession doesn’t match the glossy brochure. Spoiler: it doesn’t have to. There is no “correct” route to the Bar — only the one that gets you there.

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