Category: Everyday Hero

Growing Strong

A Glorious film features women of all ages and backgrounds at London’s Fighting Arts Academy. Here’s why Mixed Martial Arts is for everyone

By Alex King

New Heights

Being a plus-sized woman had held back Emmie Harrison-West but rock climbing gave her a confidence and optimism that changed her view of sport, her body and her life

By Emmie Harrison-West

Positive Ageing

If you view cheerleaders as young, enthusiastic women, then think again! We meet the inspirational Sun City Poms, a retiree cheerleading troupe from Arizona who subvert the perceptions of ageing

By Annabel Herrick

Ocean: Gilly McArthur

We explore the experiences and insights of open water swimmer Gilly McArthur and gain a greater understanding of the transformative power of water and the urgent need to protect our oceans, rivers, and lakes for future generations

By Glorious

Rodeo Kids

Calf roping is a girl thing. Kim Raff’s ‘Rodeo Kids’ project sheds light on young lives challenging gender norms

By Glorious

Art: Martin Schoeller

“Why shouldn’t women train their muscles? Why are women supposed to look weak?” Photographer Martin Schoeller captures the strength and dedication of women bodybuilders

By Diane Smyth

Youth: The Skydiver

Fancy jumping out of a plane? Meet Maja Kuczyńsk, the young fearless skydiver who began her journey aged 10 and is soaring to new heights

By Glorious

Polo Madness

Breaking barriers on the polo field: Meet Hannah Henderson, founder of the Ladies Polo Foundation and the trailblazer empowering women and girls in polo

By Glorious

Summer: Yoga

As summer truly beckons with its promise of warmth and renewal, we sit down with inspiring yogi Cat Meffan, to discuss her immersive retreats, and the undeniable synergy between yoga and the blissful summer season

By Glorious

Summer: Surfers

As surfing embraces “more women, genderqueer and trans people in the surf conversation”, we talk to photographer Gabriella Angotti-Jones about the changing scene

By Glorious