not being talked about,” Oscar Wilde. Rachel – “Creativity is contagious, pass it on!” Albert Einstein. [3] Who is your biggest inspiration?
[4] What does the term #GirlBoss mean to you? Charlotte – “Action being made. Women who are taking confidence in themselves and keeping it with style and professionalism.”
Sam – “I am inspired by creative talent - unique skills, whether artist, designer, singer or musician. Also, my dad. He was paralysed by Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2010. Four years on, with my mum’s support, he is still fighting to regain full muscular functionality.”
Josie – “Challenging ideas of who can be a ‘boss’. I was diagnosed with lupus in 2013, and since have met so many incredible #ChronicIllnessBosses.”
Rachel – “Nanny Buff. She is 103 and lives in a council bungalow in Denaby. As a kid I asked her how many years she thought she had left. She replied, “Well, everyday’s a bonus for me love!” Also, the nurses at St John’s Hospice. I am always in awe of them.”
Rebecca – “#GirlBoss to me means getting shit done.”
Claire – “My sister - someone who has shown strength in times of madness, then passion and determination to do what is required to develop a new career.”
Claire – “Women taking the lead in inspiring others.”
[5] What are you trying to give to the world by pursuing your passion? Josie – “A clear message that academia and the pursuit of knowledge are valid and accessible ambitions. By pursuing my passion, I hope to give the message that everyone can pursue their passion.” Charlotte – “I want to give people freedom.”
Claire – “Time to share experiences.” Julie – “A positive outlook on life, a love of their home town and a love of each other.” Sam – “I really just like helping people - using my design expertise, positive enthusiasm and empathy to help others.” Rebecca – “I would just like to prove to other kids growing up in a council house in a pit village that you don’t need to be born into a ton of money to chase your dreams.” Rachel – “When I see an injustice in the world, I feel I have to do something about it. I hope Doncopolitan inspires people to see Doncaster in a different way.” International Women’s Day is a great reason to celebrate some of the amazing people milling about in Doncaster. If the ladies mentioned and interviewed here didn’t bother pursuing their passion, Doncaster would be lacking in so many ways. In the name of inspiration, here’s one last quote: “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” End
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Clockwise from top left: Josephine Bowerman, Julie Buckley (and Lorna), Rebecca Martin, Sam Cooper, Rachel Horne, Clare Lyons and Charlotte Tasker.
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