
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 Interview for the Luton News
It was a surprise and a pleasure to be contacted by the Luton News newspaper post the publication of my book. My (our) story is finding it's voice. You can read the full interview...
It’s finally here!!!
After all the sweat, tears and hard work my book is finally here. Thank you for all your kind words and support on this wonderful journey. I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed writing it. You can buy the soft back copy from...
Unwanted Advice
Last week I received a message via FB that read "Congratulations on your book. My advice is to take a career break, for 1 year and keep trying." My initial thought was to ask 'keep trying for what?' then it dawned on me what she was saying. After I got past my anger...