Reclaiming your story, with Melanie Sykes

Frankly Speaking, with Lynne Franks & Friends

Melanie Sykes is no stranger to the tragic implications of toxic tabloid narratives and the damaging celebrity culture in the UK. This week she joined Lynne for an incredibly candid and honest interview about her life and career as a TV presenter, and as a strong woman encountering sexism in the broadcasting and media industries.

Tired of the dishonest and double standards she has experienced in her profession, she discusses how she has reached a point in her life where she has said enough is enough and will no longer accept being silenced. She and Lynne discuss how she is taking back control of her own narrative and they both offer their own personal insights into what matters most in today’s changing world.

Having also launched a magazine called Frank, she now spends much of her time supporting other women from all walks of life and also working hard to shine a light on sustainable living and loving our planet.

Melanie is on Twitter @MsMelanieSykes, and you can follow her on Instagram @msmelaniesykes. Her magazine can be found at [](https://www.instagram.com/msmelaniesykes)thefrankmagazine.com/

To find more episodes and information about the podcast, go to lynnefranks.com/podcast. From there, you will also be able to learn more about Lynne’s work and her Power of 7 Women’s Leadership retreats and coaching.

If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can learn more at seednetwork.com and join the community in the SEED Hub Club by visiting theseedhub.club.

You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook @lynnefranksobe, Twitter @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn @Lynne Franks OBE.

This episode was produced by Lynne Franks and Tanya Anastasiadis.

Production support and graphics by Lotte Micklethwaite.