No Filter

[Part 1 of 2] You know the name—Sporty Spice. But before the world tours, the crop tops, and the legacy of Girl Power, Melanie Chisholm was just a 20-year-old answering a flyer to audition for a girl band. In this episode Kate Langbroek sits down with Melanie to talk about the real story behind the Spice Girls—what it was like to rise to global fame overnight, and what it cost her. What you’ll hear in this conversation: The highs and heartbreaks of being in one of the biggest girl bands of all time How fame impacted Melanie’s mental health The deep bond she still shares with her Spice sisters Why she's finally made peace with that time in her life Melanie is honest, grounded, and full of insight. This is the side of Sporty Spice you’ve never heard before. Listen to part two of this conversation here.  THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au S