
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
The Phenomenal book tour
One of the things that I did find difficult to imagine was where my book would take me once it was published. It's been such a joy to see what has been happening since my book was finally born, the response has been great and now I am going to be a part of a book tour...
My skype interview with Catherine-Emmanuelle Delisle
I have just completed a skype interview with Catherine-Emmanuelle Delisle from Femme Sans Enfant. Catherine is a fellow Gateway Women based in Montreal, Canada who contacted me for the interview after hearing about my book. I was so touched that she took the time to...
Another book signing
Its been great hearing from my friends who have purchased a copy of my book. They have enjoyed reading the stories and are even have their favourite ones. Its so touching to see their reactions especially when they ask me to sign their copy too. What Joy!!!