Dawn-Maria France, an award-winning journalist and editor from Harrogate, Yorkshire, has been actively involved in various causes, such as marching against apartheid, supporting marginalized youths and families as a former youth worker, and leading a successful campaign to raise awareness about male breast cancer as an ambassador for a cancer charity. As the editor of Yorkshire Women’s Life Magazine, she continues to influence the media landscape with her impactful work.
HELLO DAWN-MARIA FRANCE, WELCOME TO ABOUT INSIDER! YOU WERE HONOURED AND NAMED THE YORKSHIRE INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN ALONGSIDE NOTABLE FIGURES LIKE BARONESS BETTY BOOTHROYD AND THE BRONTE SISTERS. HOW DID THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?
Seeing my name alongside Baroness Betty Boothroyd, The Bronte Sisters, and Dame Judi Dench was surreal. It filled me with pride and a sense of achievement to be named among the women I deeply admire and respect. It’s a memory I will always cherish.
AS A ONE-WOMAN CAMPAIGN, YOU HAVE PROACTIVELY RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT MALE BREAST CANCER. CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW THE CAMPAIGN CAME ABOUT?
I served as an ambassador for Breast Cancer Haven Charity, advocating for male breast cancer awareness after losing a friend to the illness. Working with survivors, I garnered positive media coverage.
YOU ARE PART OF THE TEAM CELEBRATING WOMEN AGING AND PROUDLY WEARING THEIR GREY HAIR ON THE MAGAZINE FRONT COVER. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE NEW FRONT COVER OF YORKSHIRE WOMEN’S LIFE MAGAZINE?
Our latest cover celebrates the beauty of embracing grey hair and the wisdom that comes with aging. It’s a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and diversity, featuring unedited, real women of all ages, colours, and backgrounds. We’re proud to ensure that every reader feels valued and represented. You can check it through the website www.yorkshirewomenslife.co.uk
