Author Nan Sloane brings to light forgotten female heroes of history, many of whom played a part in developing political ideas and freedoms as we know them today, and dissecting why they have frequently been pushed into asides or footnotes, dismissed as secondary, or spoken over, for, or through by men and sometimes other women.

Nan is an author, trainer and speaker with an interest in the role of women in the public space, particularly in politics and the Labour Party. An experienced trainer and facilitator, she has worked both in the UK and abroad, delivering workshops and training courses from the Balkans to Botswana on subjects such as political development and leadership skills. She lives in Leeds, and is a long-standing Leeds United season ticket holder.