The Naval Servicewomen’s Network is more than a support group - it’s a catalyst for culture change.

In this episode, Lindsay MacDuff, The Culture Colonel, speaks with Lieutenant Commander Fran Crowsley-Allen and Warrant Officer Kim Wyche, co-chairs of the Naval Servicewomen’s Network (NSN). Together, they offer a powerful and personal account of the work being done to shift the lived experience of women across the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

They discuss the origins of the NSN, now more than a decade old, and its evolution from grassroots advocacy to an officially endorsed mechanism influencing defence policy and leadership behaviours. Through candid reflections on allyship, imposter syndrome, and the weight of responsibility, Fran and Kim shine a light on the human side of organisational change.

This is a conversation about visibility, equity, and the long game of changing culture. It’s also about the power of showing up, especially when you’re not sure you belong - and using that uncertainty as fuel to lead.

Voluntary, rigorous, and deeply personal, the work of the NSN is helping to build a Naval Service that works for everyone.

If you are a servicewoman or ex-servicewoman, you can request to join the Facebook group for the Naval Servicewomen's Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NavalServicewomen/

And you can support Kim and her husband Neil, aka 'Ship Happens', as they race from Edinburgh to Dartmouth using only public transport and their own two feet in September 2025! https://fundraising.rnrmc.org.uk/fundraisers/ShipHappens

You can listen to the Tim Grimley episode mentioned, here.

And listen to Zena Everett's episode, here.

We'd also love to hear your thoughts on this final episode of the series - and Series 2 as a whole. You can email Lindsay and the team at TheCultureColonel@bfbs.com

And good news! We’ll be back soon with Series 3 of The Culture Colonel! In the meantime, there might be a bonus episode landing in your feed - so keep your eyes peeled. Hit follow or subscribe wherever you're listening so you never miss a conversation.

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