Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This episode of our Value Talks series explores writing for and about women - from sourcing inspiration from personal and collective experiences to creating work underpinned by activism and advocacy.
Host Tim Ogu is joined by 3 writers and journalists working across a range of creative platforms – Zing Tsjeng, Lynn Enright and Charlie Craggs – to discuss their experiences within the media industries, and how they’ve both made and found their own spaces to be heard.
Chapters:
00:00 Episode introduction
01:10 Speakers introductions
2:30 Career journeys
8:55 Claiming spaces
10:35 Losing spaces
13:52 Content creators
21:00 Publishing books about women
33:05 Career highlights
38:50 Proudest achievement
47:50 Advice for your university self
53:00 Conclusion
About the speakers:
Zing Tsjeng is a journalist, non-fiction author and podcaster who was named Editor-in-Chief of Vice in 2022. A contributor to publications such as Vogue, the Guardian, Dazed and Refinery29, Zing also authored ‘Forgotten Women’, which aims to rediscover, retell and reinstate the lives of over 190 significant women throughout history. Twitter: twitter.com/misszing Forgotten Women: hachette.co.uk/titles/zing-tsjeng/forgotten-women/9781914240690 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zingtsjeng
Journalist Lynn Enright has written for publications including Elle, The Irish Times, Vogue, the Guardian and the Evening Standard. Contributing Editor for Grazia UK, Lynn is also the author of the 2019 book, ‘Vagina: A Re-education', which explores myths and misinformation to empower readers about their bodies. Website: lynnenright.com Bibliography: lynnenright.com/books LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lynn-enright-4b754233
Charlie Craggs is an award-winning activist, author and media personality. Founder of Nail Transphobia, a national campaign which harnesses the power of education, empowerment and nail art, Charlie has also presented the BBC3 documentary ‘Transitioning Teens’, featured on podcasts for BBC Sounds, and authored ‘To My Trans Sisters’ which was published in 2017. Charlie graduated from London College of Fashion, UAL. Instagram: instagram.com/charlie_craggs/?hl=en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlie-craggs-29275983/?originalSubdomain=uk
Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: timothyogu.com
Listen:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/value-talks/id1659691175
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0RTBMcYUXKSGHaejsbsXJD
Production credits:
Shot and edited by Grey Moth: grey-moth.com
About Value Talks:
London College of Communication’s Value Talks series brings together figures from across the creative industries to share their thoughts around contemporary issues and the importance of creativity.
Disclaimer:
While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this film are the views of the individuals featured.
This episode of our Value Talks series explores writing for and about women - from sourcing inspiration from personal and collective experiences to creating work underpinned by activism and advocacy.
Host Tim Ogu is joined by 3 writers and journalists working across a range of creative platforms – Zing Tsjeng, Lynn Enright and Charlie Craggs – to discuss their experiences within the media industries, and how they’ve both made and found their own spaces to be heard.
Chapters:
00:00 Episode introduction
01:10 Speakers introductions
2:30 Career journeys
8:55 Claiming spaces
10:35 Losing spaces
13:52 Content creators
21:00 Publishing books about women
33:05 Career highlights
38:50 Proudest achievement
47:50 Advice for your university self
53:00 Conclusion
About the speakers:
Zing Tsjeng is a journalist, non-fiction author and podcaster who was named Editor-in-Chief of Vice in 2022. A contributor to publications such as Vogue, the Guardian, Dazed and Refinery29, Zing also authored ‘Forgotten Women’, which aims to rediscover, retell and reinstate the lives of over 190 significant women throughout history. Twitter: twitter.com/misszing Forgotten Women: hachette.co.uk/titles/zing-tsjeng/forgotten-women/9781914240690 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zingtsjeng
Journalist Lynn Enright has written for publications including Elle, The Irish Times, Vogue, the Guardian and the Evening Standard. Contributing Editor for Grazia UK, Lynn is also the author of the 2019 book, ‘Vagina: A Re-education', which explores myths and misinformation to empower readers about their bodies. Website: lynnenright.com Bibliography: lynnenright.com/books LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lynn-enright-4b754233
Charlie Craggs is an award-winning activist, author and media personality. Founder of Nail Transphobia, a national campaign which harnesses the power of education, empowerment and nail art, Charlie has also presented the BBC3 documentary ‘Transitioning Teens’, featured on podcasts for BBC Sounds, and authored ‘To My Trans Sisters’ which was published in 2017. Charlie graduated from London College of Fashion, UAL. Instagram: instagram.com/charlie_craggs/?hl=en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlie-craggs-29275983/?originalSubdomain=uk
Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: timothyogu.com
Listen:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/value-talks/id1659691175
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0RTBMcYUXKSGHaejsbsXJD
Production credits:
Shot and edited by Grey Moth: grey-moth.com
About Value Talks:
London College of Communication’s Value Talks series brings together figures from across the creative industries to share their thoughts around contemporary issues and the importance of creativity.
Disclaimer:
While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this film are the views of the individuals featured.
