Intelligence Squared How I Found My Voice: Lyse Doucet
Sep 10, 2019
Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, shares her remarkable journey from a small Canadian town to the frontline of global conflicts. She discusses the unique challenges of being a female journalist in war zones like Afghanistan and Syria, emphasizing empathy in storytelling. Doucet reflects on the emotional weight of reporting women's stories from ISIS-affected areas, highlighting resilience amid despair. With personal anecdotes, she showcases the profound connections journalists form while navigating the complexities of conflict and humanity.
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Dressing as a Man for a Story
- Lyse Doucet's dispatches from Afghanistan were often translated by a man, leading listeners to believe she was male.
- When a group requested BBC coverage but refused a female reporter, she offered to dress as a man to get the story.
Lyse's Voice Recovery
- Lyse Doucet almost lost her voice due to a throat valve issue, requiring speech therapy to recover.
- Doctors were surprised by her recovery, as one valve is overworking while the other remains inactive.
Small-Town Upbringing
- Growing up in a small Canadian town, Lyse Doucet's early life was shaped by close community ties and religious observance.
- This upbringing instilled in her a sense of kindness and empathy, which she carries into her journalism career.