
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
My ‘Big Fat Negative’ Interview
Over a week ago I went over to West London to meet Emma Haslett from the Big Fat Negative podcast. I am always surprised and excited when someone contacts me and invites me onto their platform. Emma came across my blog and just had to get in touch and I am so glad...
When I met Civilla Morgan – Interview
Its here.... my interview by Civilla Morgan. Click here to listen now!!!
Fertility Fest Press Launch
So today was the official launch of Fertility Fest 2019 at the Barbican Centre, London and once again I get to take part in this wonderful event. As ever I feel privileged to be invited to speak on this platform and share my experience as a Women of Colour where I...