Controversial life coach Rachel Hollis says, “When you really want something, you will find a way. When you don’t really want something, you’ll find an excuse.” Aside from the irony in this quote allegedly being plagiarized, when did growing tired of trying to find a way out of no way become an excuse? When prosperity […]
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A Conversation about Feminism and Reality TV It’s no secret that there is a lack of diversity of bodies in reality tv… especially in the Bachelor. In 20 years The Bachelor has not changed their casting practices and we’re over it. On today’s episode, Rah chats with Jenna and Rach from the newly launched group
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I planned to write about joyful literature some time ago, when I hadn’t realized where we would find ourselves in history, that we would have so much to mourn and so much work to do. I considered holding off in light of all this. But, the more I thought about it, I realized that this
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What do yerba mate, empanadas, and tango all have in common? You can experience them all in beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina! Why am I writing about this magical South American cultural hub? I am currently sitting in my apartment in Buenos Aires where I have been living for the last 6 weeks. I’m living here
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Did you know since the 1800s, the animal rights movement has been primarily led by women? (I know, you’re not surprised. What movements aren’t led by women?) The goals of feminism and veganism may overlap a lot more than we realize. Like women, trans, and non-conforming gender identities living within the patriarchy, animals are objectified,
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Last week we talked about whether or not Feminism shows up in reality television. We didn’t really land on an answer… All we know is that there are people being exploited and there’s a lack of diversity in casting *specific* shows. This week Rah sits down with Evie Psarras and Krysten Stein to discuss the
But Really… Can Reality TV be Feminist? Read More »
We sure do love to watch people live their lives! Reality television touches many aspects of our lives whether it is positive or negative. In this episode Ashley, Rah, and Tayler examine reality television with a feminist lens, discuss why they love it, and how they participate as the audience. Book Mentioned: How to Win
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CW: rape Angry. Disappointed. Heartbroken. Devastated. Terrified. These are just a few of the emotions that I and many folks across the nation felt on June 24th as the decision of overturning Roe v. Wade was released. To the Supreme Court members who voted to push this through: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito, Clarence
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You may not know this, but Renee and Ashley are huge sports fans. They chat about women’s sports, why they love them, pay discrepancy, and the particularly disturbing story of WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia, where she has been detained for over 100 days. Resources Mentioned: LFG – documentary about the US Women’s
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The Epic Mentor Guide: Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce from 180 Boss Women Who Know by Illana Raia is a book that can be read by everyone, not just girls who are wondering about their future careers. Raia is a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur and founder of the mentorship program, Etre. Through Etre,
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Ashley interviewed Kristan Higgins about her novel OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY. In the conversation, Kristan shares writing about midwifery, embracing fury, the absurdity of social media, Cape Cod, and the power of coconut cake. Book content warning: Rape, miscarriage, abuse, mention of suicide, diet, death Resources mentioned: RJ Julia Support and follow our guest
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Summary Have you struggled with saying no to people? What about loaning money to family and never getting it back? Do you attend events out of obligation rather than actually wanting to go? An important and necessary part of life that we need to prioritize is adding boundaries. What is a boundary? According to the
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