72 episodes

Speak On explores topical issues, culture, society and wellbeing through interviews, conversation and panel discussions. Presented by Yolanda Copes-Stepney.

Speak On Podcast Yolanda Copes-Stepney

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

Speak On explores topical issues, culture, society and wellbeing through interviews, conversation and panel discussions. Presented by Yolanda Copes-Stepney.

    Speak On: MINI POD! Surrogacy Laws Here in The UK Ft. Ben Butler

    Speak On: MINI POD! Surrogacy Laws Here in The UK Ft. Ben Butler

    Yolanda speaks with Ben Butler, a Childcare Paralegal and newly graduated Barrister about why the surrogacy laws here in the UK have a lot of room for improvement.

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    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Ben Butler

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 18 min
    Speak On: Surrogacy and Surrogacy Laws Ft. Sarah Jones

    Speak On: Surrogacy and Surrogacy Laws Ft. Sarah Jones

    Yolanda speaks with Sarah Jones, a board member at SurrogacyUK who has been a surrogate five times! They speak on what it's actually like to be a surrogate, the misconceptions and why the laws around surrogacy have a lot of room for improvement. 

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    Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

    Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

    Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Sarah Jones: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjsuk/

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 48 min
    Speak On: Is Therapy a Scam? When Is a Psychologist Not a Psychologist? Ft. Haben Ghezai and Candice Williams

    Speak On: Is Therapy a Scam? When Is a Psychologist Not a Psychologist? Ft. Haben Ghezai and Candice Williams

    Yolanda speaks with clinical psychologist Dr Haben Ghezai and trainee clinical psychologist Candice Williams about what makes a psychologist, the issues with TV psychologists and if therapy is for everyone.

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    Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

    Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

    Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Haben: https://www.instagram.com/drhaben_ghezai/?hl=en Candice: https://twitter.com/Cand_45

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 48 min
    Speak On: It Happens In Gay Relationships Too: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities Ft. Sam Taylor

    Speak On: It Happens In Gay Relationships Too: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities Ft. Sam Taylor

    TW: Domestic abuse, mental health. Yolanda speaks with the Worlds 3rd Strongest Woman, the incredible Sam Tayloe. Sam is also a domestic violence survivor and advocates against DV. For this episode, Yolanda and Sam talk about how domestic abuse exists within LGBTQ+ relationships too and how this doesn't get discussed enough. 

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    Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

    Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

    Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Sam Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/sam_taylor_welsh_strongwoman/

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 41 min
    Speak On: The Truth About Domestic Violence Ft Maisha Sumah

    Speak On: The Truth About Domestic Violence Ft Maisha Sumah

    TW: Abuse, suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Maisha Sumah, a domestic violence survivor and award-winning public speaker who advocates against domestic abuse. We had some recording issues with this episode, but do not be put off. Maisha's story is harrowing but very important. 

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    Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

    Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

    Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Maisha Sumah: https://www.instagram.com/maishasumah__/

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 47 min
    Speak On: Texas, What Is Your Problem Hun? Abortion Rights and The Heartbeat Act Ft Paxton Smith

    Speak On: Texas, What Is Your Problem Hun? Abortion Rights and The Heartbeat Act Ft Paxton Smith

    Yolanda speaks with Paxton Smith a reproductive rights activist, speaker, and musician from Texas, USA. Paxton went viral when she decided to use her valedictorian speech at the University of Texas, to speak against Texas’ SB8 bill. Together they talk about what on earth is actually going on in Texas right now and how the Heartbeat Act is affecting women.

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    Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

    Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

    Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

    Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

    Guest: Paxton Smith: https://www.instagram.com/paxtonasmith/

    Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

    Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte


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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

honeyw13 ,

Love ♥️

Yolanda is so easy to listen to and they cover such interesting topics! Highly recommend

jessericksonnnn ,

5 STARS

easily one of my top podcasts, good guests, good content and covering so many topics! highly recommend ✨

tasha1805carm ,

Amazing!

Such a great podcast! Always great when I tune in.

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