Melanie C: "The Spice Girls was a band for girls, to show girls that you can do it too"

In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Daphne Berry sits down with pop icon Melanie C (Mel C) for an open, nostalgic, and deeply reflective conversation about identity, instinct, sisterhood, and what it really means to trust yourself.From growing up in Northern England with a singer mum who first sparked her love of performing, to becoming one-fifth of the global phenomenon Spice Girls, Mel shares the origin story behind her journey - one grounded in hard work, creative instinct, and an unshakable belief in doing things her own way.Mel reflects on the cultural impact of the Spice Girls, the importance of female friendship, and the reality of navigating an industry that often underestimated them. She speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, creative evolution, and why, even after decades in the spotlight, learning to trust your own voice remains the most important lesson of all.With a new album on the horizon, Mel also opens up about the past five years - from heartbreak to falling in love again, and how DJing, club culture, and joy have shaped her most personal and uplifting music yet.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Machine StudiosSound Crew: Dylan Mitchell FrostEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble ClubThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.Follow us:Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry