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On Wednesdays, We Smash the Patriarchy! Unpacking Male Allyship With Jeremy Stockdale
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"We know we've got to be assertive and tough and confident, but you don't want to be too assertive because it'll be called bossy. And you don't want to be too tough because then you'll be called a bitch." – Jeremy Stockdale
Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement designed to smash outdated norms, shift the narrative, and build a future where women own their space without apology.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Jeremy Stockdale, leadership expert and founder of YLead, for a refreshingly honest conversation about male privilege, allyship, toxic masculinity, and what it actually takes for men to show up differently.
This one’s for the men who want to do better, and the women who are tired of explaining why they should.
In This Episode:
- Why “bossy” and “bitchy” are just code for powerful women
- Why women are over-mentored but under-sponsored (and what’s the difference?)
- How leadership and patriarchy are still rooted in outdated masculine norms
- The importance of male allies who educate themselves and take action
- How the patriarchy hurts men too
- What actually is ‘toxic masculinity’?
- How Jeremy’s daughter (and her T-shirt) sparked a viral feminist LinkedIn movemen
About Jeremy Stockdale:
Jeremy is the founder of YLead, a leadership consultancy focused on inclusive, purpose-driven leadership. After decades in the corporate world, Jeremy had an awakening following the murder of Sarah Everard. He committed to educating himself on gender inequality—and now advocates fiercely for a workplace (and a world) where leadership doesn’t require losing your humanity.
He’s also the man behind the viral “On Wednesdays, We Smash the Patriarchy” series on LinkedIn.
Connect with Jeremy:
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- Website: ylead.co.uk
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