In this episode we explore coming out and queer identity with Ryan Lanji and Charlie Craggs.

Ryan Lanji is an art and fashion curator, winner of NETFLIX’S reality series ‘The Big Flower Fight’ and host of the upcoming BBC THREE series ’The Big Proud Party Agency'. Lanji is the founder of the queer South Asian movement HUNGAMA and NDY (Not Dead Yet) which centres POC Non Binary and Trans folk in premium gym spaces paired with East London’s best queer club nights.

Charlie Craggs is a broadcaster, author and activist. Her book ‘To My Trans Sisters’ was published in 2017, she is the host of BBC’s Transitioning Teens and the founder of Nail Transphobia which she has been running for almost 10 years. She is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the LGBTQIA+ community and regularly appears on TV and radio.

Charlie and Ryan, who are friends in their own right, have a frank and honest conversation of their coming out (or rather coming ‘in’) stories, dish out advice for other young LGBTQIA+ folk who want to find their community, and dismantle tired arguments levelled against trans people by the media. As well as being informative and incredibly moving, expect lots of laughs along the way in this episode.

The views and opinions expressed are those of our guests. They do not reflect all views and beliefs, nor do they necessarily reflect or represent the official policy of Benefit Cosmetics. This episode contains references to transphobic abuse and suicide which some may find triggering.

For more information on LGBTQIA+ issues and other topics covered in this episode, please see below for links to resources.

Benefit Cosmetics UK https://www.instagram.com/benefitcosmeticsuk/

Ryan Lanji: https://www.instagram.com/ryanlanji/

Charlie Craggs: https://www.instagram.com/charlie_craggs/

Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

Hungama: https://www.instagram.com/hungama_ldn/?hl=en

NDY Global: https://www.instagram.com/ndyglobal/?hl=en

London Trans Clinic: https://www.instagram.com/londontransclinic/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explore thinking differently with neurodivergent hosts Grace Timothy, who has ADHD, and Char Bailey who has autism.

Grace Timothy is a is a writer and broadcaster. As well as holding staff positions at Vogue and Glamour, Grace has also contributed to Allure, Vanity Fair, W, Sunday Times Style and many more publications. She co-runs InclusiveMedia.info with fellow journalist Anita Bhagwandas. Harper Collins published her ‘mum-oir’ ‘Lost in Motherhood’ in 2018, which comedian, Katherine Ryan called ‘Hilarious and painfully honest’. Her new podcast ‘Is It My ADHD?!’ is out now.

Char Bailey is a community campaigner, writer, model and content creator raising awareness about autism. She is head of education and well-being for Birmingham Pride, education officer for UKBP and features writer at Diva Magazine. She’s also a well-being practitioner and presenter.

Join us as we focus on reframing the narrative around neurodivergence, destigmatising diagnosis and demystifying what it is like to think a little differently. From early schoolhood experiences, misdiagnosis, late diagnosis and how to celebrate and support neurodivergent friends, family members and colleagues.

The views and opinions expressed are those of our guests. They do not reflect all views and beliefs, nor do they necessarily reflect or represent the official policy of Benefit Cosmetics. This episode contains references which some may find triggering.

For more information on neurodivergence and other topics covered in this episode, please see below for links to resources.

Benefit Cosmetics UK https://www.instagram.com/benefitcosmeticsuk/

Char Bailey https://www.instagram.com/char_bailey_/

Grace Timothy https://www.instagram.com/gracetimothywriter/

Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women, edited by Joanne Steer https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1787754006/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1646068472&sr=8-1

https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/

Grace Timothy’s podcast

Is It My ADHD (available on all podcast platforms!)

Instagram accounts:

@adhdbabes

@adhdadultuk

@pennybelle

@iampayingattention

Articles written by Grace on ADHD:

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/adhd-in-women

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/gender-norms-harming-women-with-adhd-48566698

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Benefit Broadcast, we explore different experiences of motherhood, with Jess Jones and Sophie Beresiner.

Jess Jones aka The Fat Funny One is a mum of four and a family/lifestyle author and social influencer. Jess is known for being a body confidence and self-love advocate, her book ‘Own It’ was published in 2022.

Sophie Beresiner is a journalist, Sunday Times columnist and Global Head of Content at Liberty London. Her column ‘The Mother Project’ charted her journey to becoming a mum via surrogacy. Her book about her experiences by the same name, was published in 2021.

Join Jess and Sophie as they share their honest experiences of motherhood, the good and the bad. They discuss social expectations, the realities of being a mum and why there’s still a gender gap when it comes to parenthood.

The views and opinions expressed are those of our guests. They do not reflect all views and beliefs, nor do they necessarily reflect or represent the official policy of Benefit Cosmetics. This episode contains references which some may find triggering.

For more information on motherhood and surrogacy, please see below for links to resources.

Benefit Cosmetics UK https://www.instagram.com/benefitcosmeticsuk/

Jess Jones: https://www.instagram.com/thefatfunnyone/

Sophie Beresiner: https://www.instagram.com/sophieberesiner/

My Surrogacy Journey: https://www.mysurrogacyjourney.com/

Five X More, supporting black maternal health outcomes in the UK: https://www.fivexmore.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.