The lights are low, the energy is high, and the conversation is getting deep. In this week’s episode of Club Rhubarb: After Hours, we’re turning the spotlight on the women who have shaped our worlds, fueled our ambitions, and redefined what it means to lead.
Whether it’s a global icon who broke the glass ceiling or the unsung hero in our personal lives who showed us how to stand tall, we’re breaking down exactly what makes a woman "inspirational" in 2026. Is it resilience? Is it kindness? Or is it the quiet power of simply being unapologetically yourself?
In this episode, we explore:
• Personal Icons: The mothers, mentors, and friends who changed our trajectories.
• Public Figures: The celebrities and pioneers whose legacies continue to inspire.
• The Definition: Our take on the true meaning of "inspirational" and why it’s more than just a buzzword.
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​In 2021, the names Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa became catalysts for a national outcry. The promise from those in power was clear: "Never again." But five years on, has the landscape truly shifted, or has the collective rage simply been quieted? ​

In this episode of After Hours, we peel back the layers of the "watershed moment" that wasn't. We discuss:​

The Reality Check: Why VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) still accounts for 20% of all recorded crime. ​

Policy vs. Practice: Analyzing the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act and why "better street lighting" was never the answer.​

The Trust Gap: The ongoing crisis of confidence in the institutions meant to protect us.​

​It’s a heavy conversation for a dark night, but one we can’t afford to stop having.

Resources & Support: If you have been affected by the themes in this video, please reach out to:​

Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) ​

Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk​

Rape Crisis England & Wales: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Collaborative Women: www.collaborativewomen.co.uk/contact

On this episode of Club Rhubarb: After Hours, we explore the profound ways that domestic abuse echoes through a person’s life. Joined by guests Jason and Shaun, we move beyond the headlines to discuss the lived reality of those who grow up in high-conflict environments and how that experience acts as a "blueprint" for adulthood.

We dive deep into the cultural pressures facing the next generation, from the rise of toxic masculinity to the inescapable influence of social media. Jason and Shaun join us to offer a vital perspective on male allyship, discussing how online narratives can distort a young person’s view of relationships and why men must be part of the solution in protecting children.

If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, resources and help are available at:

• Collaborative Women UK

  • Visit: www.collaborativewomen.co.uk

  • Our parent company providing safe housing.

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

  • Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, Free & Confidential)

  • Visit: nationaldahelpline.org.uk

• Men’s Advice Line (Respect)

  • Call: 0808 801 0327

  • Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk

  • Confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

• Respect Phoneline

  • Call: 0808 802 4040

  • A non-judgmental service for men looking to challenge and change their own abusive behaviors.

• Childline

  • Call: 0800 1111 (24/7, Free)

  • Visit: childline.org.uk

  • A safe space for children to talk about witnessing or experiencing abuse at home.

• The Mix

  • Visit: themix.org.uk

  • Helping under-25s navigate toxic masculinity, social media pressures, and mental health.

• NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)

  • Call: 0808 801 0331

  • Visit: napac.org.uk

  • Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

• Internet Matters

  • Visit: internetmatters.org

  • Resources to help protect young people from toxic online narratives and influencers.

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