The Girlfriends S5/E1: Shark Bait

Wendy is  a single mom with a busy job, looking for love on Maui, Hawaii. Then, she begins dating a con artist. By accident at first.  And then, before long - out of sheer curiosity and with the help of her protective older sister - on purpose.    If you’re affected by any of the themes in this…

Introducing Season 5 of The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

When a group of women from all over the country realise they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice.  In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast, The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfo…

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 6: How to Put a Spotlight on Your Story

Sharing your story, whether that’s on social media or through the news can be pretty daunting. But putting a spotlight on your community is essential to drawing attention to the causes you care about. So in this episode, Khadijah speaks to journalist Tamara Cherry about how trauma informed reportin…

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 5: Sparking A Movement

Emmet Till’s murder sparked a 70 year movement, in this episode Khadijah speaks to a woman whose family has been fighting to preserve his legacy about what it takes to launch a movement and how you can mobilise your community to enact change.    US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https…

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 4: A Girlfriends Guide to Making a Change

Roger Golubski’s story exposed decades worth of corruption at the heart of Kansas City Kansas, a systemic failure to hold perpetrators to account. In this episode, we explore how Wyandotte County’s current District Attorney is working to weed out corruption and enact change.   US resources for Vi…

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 3: A Girlfriends Guide to Navigating Police Misconduct

What are your rights if you’re stopped by a police officer? What evidence would you need to build a case if you were a victim of police misconduct? In this episode Nikki dives into the laws and protocols surrounding police conduct to share tips for how to navigate distressing situations with law en…

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 2: A Girlfriends Guide to Healing in The Aftermath of Trauma

We’ve explored how people fight for justice, but how are the women whose lives were affected by Roger Golubski healing the aftermath of their trauma? In this episode, Khadijah and Nikki discuss the power of sisterhood and how community based programmes can support women on their path to recovery. …

The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 1: The Freedom Seekers of Kansas City

Quindaro was once home to a stop on the Underground Railroad. In this episode, Nikki traces the long, rich, revolutionary history of Kansas City Kansas through the lens of a freedman who escaped slavery to make Quindaro home.   US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/    …

The Girlfriends S4/E8: It Could Have Been Us

As Nikki and Khadijah start to pick up the pieces, they discover the story is darker than they could have ever imagined. The shocking news takes them back to the very beginning, where they uncover a vital missing piece in the puzzle.   US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.o…

The Girlfriends S4/E7: The Reckoning

It’s December 2nd 2024. After flying under the radar for decades, Detective Roger Golubski has finally been arrested. So the girlfriends drive over to the courthouse for the first day of a trial that will shake them to the core.    US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ …