{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ba101a3889f01ccfc359ad/674f4072f1e80b0eeb95392b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Big Badge Energy! - with Sim Rezazadeh-Wilson","description":"<p>What's improved the lived experience of women in the Armed Forces over the last two decades? Warrant Officer Sim Rezazadeh-Wilson knows and she's pushing for more longer term change. </p><p><br></p><p>Sim is a Royal Air Force Logistics Movement specialist.&nbsp; She is the Deputy Advocate for the RAF’s Gender Network and she's on the committee of the Healing Military Minds fund raising machine.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Proud of her Persian ancestry and her 22 years of service in the RAF, here she reflects on the importance of positivity and her drive to be a better person than the day before.&nbsp; It's clear she's got  commitment and passion in abundance.&nbsp; She's also motivated by making other people’s lives better, empowering junior women and she reminds us that everyone’s voice matters – even if you don’t have a “big badge”.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join Sim and Lindsay as they discuss encouraging quotations, brilliant books and the importance of challenging respectfully.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts at <a href=\"mailto:TheCultureColonel@bfbs.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TheCultureColonel@bfbs.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening and take care until next time!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Quotations</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“If you don’t know your purpose, follow your passion.” – Jennifer Lee&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t support other women” – Madeleine Albright&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Books Referenced</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“Leading Gracefully” Monique Svazlian Tallon&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“Positive Vibes” by Vex King&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other Articles mentioned by Sim</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Kate Winslet interviews about women’s appearances: <a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05jr43dejjo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05jr43dejjo</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Sim</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-rezazadeh-wilson-ba-hons-09abba14a/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/sim-rezazadeh-wilson</a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sim_rezazadeh/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/sim_rezazadeh/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>X:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://twitter.com/SimRezazadeh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twitter.com/SimRezazadeh</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Lindsay:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-macduff-a6ba4a43\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/lindsay-macduff</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/Scruff4284\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twitter.com/Scruff4284</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BFBS Creative</strong> is an award-winning, non-profit, creative agency. We specialise in helping the Armed Forces, Defence and government tell their story.&nbsp;Learn more about us: <a href=\"https://creative.bfbs.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">creative.bfbs.com</a></p>","author_name":"BFBS Creative"}