At the beginning of 16 Days of Activism, the House of Poppy spoke to Claire MacFarlane; rape survivor and social activist. She spoke about her traumatic experience and how she picked herself up and is now on a mission to raise money and awareness for ladies across the world.

Hosted by the vivacious Stephanie Be, get a different flavour on 5 Mid Mornings. Current affairs, updates, news, views and all things entertainment!

Hosted by the vivacious Stephanie Be, get a different flavour on 5 Mid Mornings.

5 Mid Mornings

5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!

5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!

CLAIRE MACFARLANE

Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.

Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.

YB5 with EPIC Foundation

A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wedding simply because they couldn't afford to be a guest.

Have you ever had to say "no" to a friend’s wedding or a big celebration because it was just too expensive to attend? Or, what’s the most you’ve ever spent just to be a guest?

A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wedding simply because they couldn't afford to be a guest.
Have you ever had to say "no" to a friend&rsquo;s wedding or a big celebration because it was just too expensive to attend? Or, what&rsquo;s the most you&rsquo;ve ever spent just to be a guest?

QOTD - EXPENSIVE INVITES

Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you’re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime."

Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?

Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you&rsquo;re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime."
Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?

CLAIRE MACFARLANE

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