Ep 3: Victoria Jenkins - Adaptive Fashion, Burnout, and Building a New Normal

In this powerful episode of The Body Talks, Chloé Dall'Olio sits down with Victoria Jenkins: the founder of award-winning adaptive brand Unhidden, disability advocate, TEDx speaker, author, charity board director, and Co-Chair of the UK’s Lilac Review.Together, they explore what it means to create radical change from a place of pain, purpose and persistence. From hospital bed revelations to dressing red carpets, Victoria shares the story behind building a fashion label that redefines inclusion. They talk about the realities of invisible disability, the need for accessible design, why rest is political, and what happens when you refuse to be hidden.This episode was recorded several months before publishing – and in that time, Victoria has continued to break boundaries.Since recording, Victoria has:- Launched a 49-piece adaptive collection with Primark, now stocked in 96 stores across 10 countries, making accessible fashion available at scale and at high street prices- Co-chaired the UK’s Lilac Review, releasing a landmark report spotlighting disabled entrepreneurs and economic equity- Spoken at major national events, including Naidex and UK Care Week, helping shape policy and industry approaches to inclusion- Been named the UK’s 2nd most influential disabled person two years running by The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 list🎧 This episode is a love letter to the power of community, rest, and unapologetic visibility. Tune in to hear from a woman transforming not just fashion - but how we show up in the world, one design at a time.Find and follow Victoria:Website: victoriaannofficial.comInstagram: @victoriaannofficialBrand website: unhiddenclothing.comBrand Instagram: @unhidden.ukThe Body Talks Podcast Instagram @thebodytalks.lovePodcast host @chloedallolioThe Body Talks Podcast is now on Youtube too! Thank you for listening and please leave a comment if you liked the episode or if you have any feedback! ✨