Interview with Omie Dale PLUS FINA's ruling on trans swimmers and a rant about interview questions

Co-hosts Oge Ejizu and Fran Turauskis bring you a new type of episode. We ask Omie Dale, Director of Swim Unity, about Drowning Prevention Week, her passion for teaching people to swim, and the video series on beginners swim tips on Instagram. Plus, we talk about levels of proficiency in swimming and hiking.  After the interview, Oge and Fran address the FINA ruling against trans women taking part in swimming competitions, and Fran rants about the types of questions usually asked in interviews. We hope you enjoy it!  Follow Omie: https://www.instagram.com/omiedale/    Links to articles and stories we spoke about can be found on our website, ontheoutsidepodcast.co.uk.   READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE   CALL TO ACTION:   Omie: Follow Diversity in Aquatics https://www.diversityinaquatics.org/about  Oge: Follow Swim Unity and learn how to swim https://www.instagram.com/swimunity/  Fran:  Tell us what you thought of this new type of episode! You can email ontheoutsidepod@gmail.com you can send a DM on Instagram or Twitter @OnTheOutsidePod, and you can now also send a voicenote or message via Whatsapp that number is 07883905336.    SUPPORT THE SHOW: You can join the crew on Patreon to support the show financially. Current money from Patreon is offered to the panellists for their time and expertise. Sign up to the newsletter to keep up to date with outdoors news between episodes.   CREDITS for the episode: The hosts were Oge Ejizu and Fran Turauskis. This episode’s guest was Omie Dale. Produced and edited by Francesca Turauskis Artwork by SAVE THE DATE: Tremula Festival is talking place 20th-21st September 2024! Join us for a celebration of audio storytelling, outdoors, nature and community. Find out more: tremula.network/festival Share you opinions with us! - Send a DM on Instagram @OnTheOutsidePod - Send a voicenote or message via Whatsapp to 07883905336. In an aim to be accessible, we have transcripts for episodes - please email us whilst we transfer these to our new website. You can support the show on Patreon! All our Patreon money is offered to panellists for their time and expertise. Visit patreon.com/ontheoutsidepodcast CREDITS: Produced by Francesca Turauskis Podcast Art by Sophie Nolan Social Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-Mambingo Music is Bassbeat by Alex Norton Assistant Editor is Takudzwa Mudiwa On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.