Nobody Told Me... Refusing Surgery As A Child Would Be The Best Thing I Ever Did

In today's episode, we're joined by the remarkable Sinead Burke. Sinead is a teacher, writer, broadcaster and campaigner, and is on a mission to change the fashion industry from within. Sinead, who has also spoken at The White House and The World Economic Forum, is a little person - the term she favours when referencing her achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism that means she has shorter-than-average limbs.Sinead grew up in a big, happy family in Dublin, Ireland. One of five children, who's parents taught her that she could do and be anything, and she took their message seriously. At just sixteen, Sinead was so frustrated by the exclusive nature of the fashion industry - an industry she loved and wanted to be a part of - that she began a popular blog, Minnie Mélange. She's used her platform to challenge the lack of inclusivity in the fashion and design industries ever since, and the world has listened.Sinead is a woman who wants everyone to be heard, everyone to be included, and everyone to feel important. This is Sinead's story in her own words...*This episode is sponsored by Clinique. Promotion ends 31/01/2021 at 11:59pm whilst stocks last. Offer may vary and will be communicated at checkout. No minimum spend required. Only one use per customer and cannot be redeemed alongside any other promotions. All promotional products will be marked and cannot be returned to store or online for exchange, credit, or monetary value. Sale items are excluded from discount and all offers are not redeemable on gift card or egift card purchases. Clinique reserves the right to withdraw the promotion at any time. The offers are as stated, are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Just when you think you’ve got life sorted, somebody – or something - throws you a curve ball. Every day we encounter unexpected events that change what we do, how we think and who we are; but it’s how we deal with those moments that really matters. Hosted by Stylist, Nobody Told Me will share the stories of real women who have learned some of life’s toughest lessons, but who have lived to tell the tale. Through their powerful first person talks they’ll share the details of the moment that changed their lives forever… and the lessons they learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.