
About Yvonne John
Public Speaker | Author | Facilitator | Photographer
I am a British author and activist for the Childless women of colour. I wrote my book out of the anger for me and the other childless women who were not being heard or listened to by the circles we find ourselves in. ‘Dreaming of a Life Unlived: Intimate Stories and Portraits of Women Without Children’, was conceived out of love and understanding and born to give women like me the permission to unashamedly own our stories. I am a public speaker who has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes, including BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’. I am known as the leading voice for the women of colour’s experience around infertility, as well as creating an inclusive space for black women and women of colour to openly talk about their childless journey.
I am a graduate of the Gateway Women’s 2016’s year-long Plan B Mentorship Programme, a licensed Gateway Women workshop facilitator (GWS) and World Childless Week Champion. I work in the NHS and am also an accomplished photographer.
Events
I regularly speak at a range of events and podcasts about my journey and experience as a black childless not by choice (CNBC) woman in society and in the workplace.
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Latest on the Blog
On set for the “Myleene, Miscarriage and Me” documentary
Just another ordinary Wednesday!!! It definitely was not just another ordinary Wednesday for me. After months of consulting with the producers of the Myleene, Miscarriage and Me documentary for the W channel it finally happened. I made my way after work, to a studio...
It’s my Birthday!
Dreaming of a Life Unlived is 5 years old today! 5 years ago, today my baby was born. Dreaming of a life Unlived came to life on the 26 July 2016 and it’s been such a joy to watch her grow and touch those who have got to know the stories within the pages of my book....
The Childless Not by Choice voices on Mother’s Day
I was honoured to be asked by Civilla Morgan to contribute to her episode on coping with Mother’s Day. It's so great to have the opportunity to collaborate with other childless not by choice women to share our experiences of how we manage on mother's day and to...