An Ode to Women Who Love Women

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Jane Hearst was inspired to create this audio piece after reflecting on a memory from her youth. “I remember talking to my best friend about women and self-confidence. When I told her that I had never struggled with how I looked or how I led people, she was visibly angry. This really stuck with me.” “I began to wonder whether my sexuality had something to do with it. Whilst my friends measured themselves against a perceived standard of femininity, deemed to be attractive to men, I knew – as a bisexual woman – that if I was to fall in love with a woman, she would have many of the same characteristics as me. Knowing that I could love somebody like me, made me know that others would be able to do the same.” “This past year, I launched a business. When talking to other female business owners about female leadership, I was reminded of this story.” “Many of them perceived that they had to be perfect before they could be a leader. I thought - wouldn’t it be great if I could show them how they are perceived… if I could demonstrate that their version of femininity is perfect as it is” New Creatives is supported by Arts Council England and BBC Arts By Jane Hearst Music by Siobhan Mazzei