"When that weight was lifted, I suddenly realised I just have all this energy and time now for myself… I just felt like I could do anything." - Wendy Kriz Evans

Welcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million - a movement that empowers women to say no to playing small and yes to showing up as their fullest, most fearless selves.

In this episode, Wendy is joined by actuary and artist, Wendy Kriz Evans. From breaking free of a toxic marriage to navigating male-dominated industries, Wendy shares how reclaiming her creativity and redefining her identity helped her learn to take up space - with the help of a pretty awesome orange jacket…

In This Episode – Wendy & wo0 Explore:

• Walking away from a toxic marriage and what it feels like to stop anticipating someone else's needs and start listening to your own
• How patriarchy and expectation quietly shape women's career paths
• Why Wendy finally gave herself permission to pursue art alongside actuarial work
• The sheer joy of an oversized orange faux-fur jacket (and the awesome pre-loved and rental business she found it via - Neon Leon / @thisisneonleo
• The invisible ways women shrink themselves—and how to take that space back
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About Wendy Kriz Evans:

Wendy Kriz Evans is a vibrant abstract artist based in East Anglia, whose work is infused with joy, colour, and personal reflection. After a 30-year career in the insurance industry as an actuary, Wendy has recently returned to her creative roots in 2024, using painting as a way to reconnect with herself during menopause. Her work draws inspiration from rural landscapes, seaside memories, and life’s emotional layers. Since reigniting her practice, she has exhibited in 11 galleries and will debut her first solo show in 2025.

Connect with Wendy Kriz Evans:

• Website: https://wendykrizevans.com/
• Instagram: @wendykrizevans
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-kriz-evans/

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Female Five Million is an unapologetic celebration of women who’ve faced male to female abuse, broken free, and are now thriving on their own terms. This is a story of empowerment and resilience against abuse and toxicity from men, in business and beyond. This is a multi-faceted project made up of two empowering photoshoots, conversations, research, exhibitions, art and a beautiful coffee table book.

“This project is deeply personal to me because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to suffer domestic, sexual, financial, mental abuse and general misogyny in the workplace and my private life. I’ve been there but I’ve also found the strength to rise above and overcome it.

By speaking openly about my experiences, I’ve met so many incredible women who’ve faced similar challenges, yet they’ve come out the other side stronger, smarter, (more hilarious) and more determined than ever.

We're not just survivors, we're f*cking queens, and our stories deserve to be told.” - Wendy Gannon, Female Five Million Founder.