First Females Podcast | with Tori James

Launching May 2025 – First Females is a podcast marking 50 years since Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Mount Everest. Nearly 900 women have followed since, overcoming immense cultural and physical barriers – yet few know Tabei’s name.

Hosted by Tori James, the first Welsh woman to climb Everest, this podcast celebrates pioneering women in mountaineering – especially those who were the first from their countries to reach the summit. Through inspiring interviews, Tori shares stories of courage, ambition and achievement to motivate future generations to dream big and break barriers.

Produced in Wales with support from science presenter Huw James and coordinator Bethan Lee, First Females brings untold stories to light and honours the extraordinary women who have stood on top of the world.