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Hi, I’m Kate Holmes — writer, researcher, and champion of women’s stories.
Woman on Thin Ice is a space for women navigating change, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering who they are in this chapter of life. It also inspires women and girls to take meaningful steps toward their goals.
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How to Talk to a Girl About Her Period
Talking to a girl about her period doesn’t have to be awkward or clinical. In fact, it can be one ...
The Magic of Blogging: How Writing Transformed My Life
Blogging has always felt a little bit like magic to me — not because of algorithms or traffic spikes, but ...
Teaching Children About Money: NatWest Pigs
Teaching children about money is vital to prevent them hitting financial troubles in later life. So many of us grew ...
Interview with Anna – founder of luxury slipper brand Shaffay
I was recently sent the most gorgeous pair of slippers to review on my blog. I am fussy about slippers ...
Leaving a job to take on a rowing challenge
I am honoured to share the story of Charlie Cooper aged 21 from Portsmouth. She has rowed for 8 years ...
Rowing challenge in later life.
Today I am sharing my interview with 62 year old Fiona Jamie who returned to rowing later in life as ...
All Systems Row with Steph Toogood
Women often find that is all systems go as they juggle personal, community and professional responsibilities. Steph Toogood has switched ...
Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner – Let That Sh*t Go!
When asked by an adult years ago, like most young people, I had no idea how to answer the question, ...
Overcoming trauma and helping others – Dina’s story
Dina Shale, from Leicestershire UK, has transformed her life after her own childhood trauma. Growing up, Dina experienced several years ...
Interview with Louise Palmer-Masterton, Stem & Glory
In my final business woman interview of 2020, I share my interview with Louise Palmer-Masterton of Stem and Glory. Tell ...