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Equal Agenda

Exploring the complexities of gender equality and shedding light on the everyday discrimination women face. Insightful, thought-provoking conversations, inspiring change, fostering connection, and reminding you that you’re not alone in the pursuit of equality. Brought to you by YWCA Hamilton, a community organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women across the Waikato to achieve success. Season 1 (Eps 1-10) hosted by Isabelle and Mollie from the University of Waikato. They speak with

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Equal Agenda Ep 10 – In Conclusion

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2025/11/04

The time has come to wrap up Season Two of Equal Agenda. Your hosts reflect upon their time together, discussing topics such as, their favourite episodes, the highs and lows of creating a podcast, and what they see for the future of gender equality. Hazel, Martine, and Jameena want to say the biggest thank you to the team at Free FM and YWCA, and to our supporters and listeners. Let’s continue to fight for gender equality together! 💜

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Equal Agenda – 29-10-2025

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2025/10/28

Join your hosts, and some very special guests, as they discuss the concept of womanhood. They dive into their own definitions of womanhood and the experiences that have shaped them.This episode is truly wholesome and will bring some positive energy to your day.

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Equal Agenda Ep 8 - Done Playing Nice

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2025/10/20

In this episode, your hosts unpack the pressure to balance kindness with assertiveness, the competition for only 20% of opportunities, and how rivalry starts young. Through personal stories, they explore what could change if women supported each other instead of competing for scraps.

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Equal Agenda Ep 7 - Not Your Object

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2025/10/14

Confronting the topic of over-sexualisation of women, from social media and pornography to the way sports, public figures, and daily life reinforce harmful stereotypes.Women are not objects. Respect is not optional. Equality is not negotiable. It’s time to take responsibility and learn, because women should not have to protect themselves from violence.

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Equal Agenda Ep 6 - You Like It? Prove it

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2025/10/06

Why do women have to prove they like the things they like?The exhausting reality of being a woman with an interest — whether it’s Formula 1, sports and the gym, comics, or even our favourite female artists. If you love something in a male-dominated space, you’re questioned. If you love something in a female-dominated space, you’re mocked. Either way? You lose. Join your hosts as they discuss their personal experiences with being a woman with interests. This episode is here to remind us that if

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Ep 5 - Women’s Anatomy and Autonomy

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2025/09/30

Reproductive rights, periods, birth control, and the quiet fear so many women carry.Join your hosts as they unpack the realities women have been taught to downplay. Throughout this episode, they trace how control over women’s bodies has shifted from husbands once approving contraception to a present where laws like Roe v. Wade can still be overturned. Along the way, they confront the stigma surrounding periods, the failures of sex education, and the lingering anxiety many feel around fertility and

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Equal Agenda Ep 4 - Influencers Shaping or Shaking...

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2025/09/24

Influencers are everywhere, shaping our fyp, conversations, and even our worldviews. But are they truly shaping culture for the better, or are they shaking the very foundations of progress?Join your hosts as they examine Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign and its contradictions, Andrew Tate and Bonnie Blue’s controversial podcast and its dehumanising impact, and Ilona Maher’s celebration of strength and authenticity as a counterpoint. Across these stories, one thing is clear: influence is

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Equal Agenda Ep 3 - Whose Clock Are We On – 17-09-2025

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2025/09/17

Why does life for women feel like a never-ending checklist? From being pushed into career choices as teenagers, to constant questions about relationships and marriage, to the pressure of the reproductive clock — expectations never seem to stop.In this episode, your hosts unpack how these timelines shape women’s lives, exploring the clash between career goals, relationships, and fertility. They reflect on how societal pressures judge women more harshly and ask what it means to choose a path that

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Equal Agenda – Season 2 - Ep 2 - Comparison is the...

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2025/09/10

Join your Equal Agenda hosts as they dive into the hidden ways comparison steals our joy. They focus on hustle culture and fitness fads to the polished perfection of Instagram and TikTok. While unpacking how algorithms amplify unrealistic standards and why they’re so hard to escape.Hazel, Martine, and Jameena open up about their own experiences and share how we can push back, protect our peace, and reclaim control in a world that profits from our insecurities.

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Equal Agenda - Season 2 - Ep 1 - 03-09-25

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2025/09/03

Hazel, Martine, and Jameena are here to kick off Season 2 of Equal Agenda! In this first episode, your new hosts introduce themselves, sharing a bit about who they are, where they’re from, and what drew them to the podcast. They reflect on growing up, figuring things out, and how their experiences have shaped their perspective on the world. They also chat about the YWCA, what the organisation stands for, and where this podcast began. Season 2 takes a fresh direction, featuring more personal stories

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Equal Agenda - Outro Episode – 06-08-2025

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2025/08/06

Outro Episode - Mollie and IsabelleWe’ve reached the final episode of Mollie and Isabelle’s season of Equal Agenda! This is a candid reflection on what they’ve learnt, highlights and challenges and common themes across the episodes. A big shoutout to all the wonderful guests who were so open and authentic about their stories and ongoing mahi, we couldn’t have done this without you.

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Equal Agenda – Women's Health - 30-07-2025

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2025/07/30

Endometriosis is more common than you think and too often misunderstood. Annette Evans, manager and educator at Insight Endometriosis, joins Isabelle and Mollie to unpack the reality of diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. They also explore the ways in which gender inequality continues to impact healthcare, and why change is urgently needed.

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Equal Agenda – Communication and Consent - 23-07-2025

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2025/07/23

Anna Britz doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations and that’s exactly what makes them so powerful. As a consent and sexual violence researcher and educator, she shares her passion for working with young people. Mollie and Isabelle learn how culture shapes our inner and outer worlds, and how open, honest dialogue about consent can be truly transformational.

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Equal Agenda - Women in Leadership – 16-07-2025

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2025/07/16

Louise Hutt is a trailblazing politician and Hamilton City Councillor! She opens up to Isabelle and Mollie about stepping into leadership as a young woman, combating online abuse, and her vision for empowering young people to engage politically.

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Equal Agenda – Social Media and Beauty Standards -...

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2025/07/09

Gen Z content creator Faith is passionate about navigating the age of social media as a young woman. Join Mollie and Isabelle as they talk about the pressures of social media, how beauty standards are shaped (and warped), and why authenticity is more important than ever.

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