The One Where I Talk To Author of Unwed & Unbothered, Emma Duval

Send us Fan MailMy guest on the podcast today is the gorgeous Emma Duval. Emma is an author and illustrator whose first book, Unwed & Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History, shines a light on the overlooked history of single women without kids, celebrating their lives, achievements, and legacies. Emma is also the founder of the first virtual museum dedicated to women without children, which can be viewed online at www.childfreehistory.com Emma herself is married, but she is childfree by choice, and during our conversation we talk, among other things, about what motivated her as a married woman to write a book all about single women. We also talk about how she has come up against serious pressure from her family about her choice not to have kids, and how she they don’t even know about her book. Emma’s book is full of such interesting stories of amazing women throughout history including Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, the Beguines, and many, many more, and I know that you guys will find this episode so interesting.02:14 Guest Introduction: Emma Duval03:42 Emma's Journey and Inspirations04:52 Challenges and Pressures of Being ChildFree06:56 Writing 'Unwed and Unbothered'20:05 Online Communities and Support23:32 Historical Context of Single Women31:10 The Beguines Movement in Medieval Europe32:47 Chosen Families and Intentional Communities34:34 Margaretta Forten: An Unsung Heroine39:14 Prioritising Pursuits Other Than Marriage46:02 Women with Gumption: Stories of Defiance51:47 Illustrating History: Bringing Women to Life55:07 Final Thoughts and EncouragementBuy Emma's book: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Unwed-Unbothered/Emma-Duval/9798881600037Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/unwed-unbothered-the-defiant-lives-of-single-women-throughout-history-emma-duval/7892978Check out the first virtual museum dedicated to women without children, which Emma founded: http://www.childfreehistory.com/Follow Emma on Instagram: @MillennialEmmaSupport the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!