Womankind is in the double digits! Episode Ten features Womankind’s first panel interview with the owners of Revolution Indoor Cycling in Buffalo, NY. Colleen Kirk, Rachel McCrone, and Amanda Meyers offer advice to potential entrepreneurs and give some insight into what it’s like to run and own your own business. Listen in to learn more about the personal story of each of these amazing women and receive a special offer!
Ashley Way | Woman 0.9
On this week’s episode of Womankind, Ashley Way, volunteer coordinator for Jericho Road Community Health Center’s The Priscilla Project, joins us to discuss how this program serves underserved pregnant women in the Buffalo, NY community. Ashley, head “matchmaker” for Priscilla, digs into the process for mentors and mentees and gives information about the refugee and immigrant populations in Buffalo. In the spirit of Ashley’s belief that the key to success is support, Stories of Subversion honors all of the mothers during the week of Mother’s Day.
Theresa Morlock | Woman 0.8
This week on Womankind, the lovely Theresa Morlock of Rosen Publishing delves into issues of gender and heteronormativity. From her personal experiences, Theresa gives listeners insight and good questions to ask themselves about sexuality. While musing on the cloud of guilt that many women experience when entering motherhood and exiting the working world, Theresa also reminds listeners that women are humans first and women second. Episode Eight is topped off by Stories of Subversion featuring under-recognized art patron Mabel Dodge Luhan and a discussion of The Handmaid’s Tale (no spoilers!).
Brianna Gibney | Woman 0.7
After a brief hiatus, Womankind returns with its youngest guest so far—twenty-one year old pre-med student, Brianna Gibney. Bri shares her experiences as a child adopted from China and discusses how traveling can increase empathy. Additionally, she discusses the “art” of being a woman and takes a different stance from past guests by considering the “privilege” of getting to be and do all things. This episode also includes some updates on past Stories of Subversion and features the story of marathon runner Kathrine Switzer.
Claudia Ramírez Aguilar | Woman 0.6
Womankind’s first distance interview features Claudia Ramírez Aguilar, a relationship manager at HSBC who has moved to New York City from a small town outside of Mexico City. Claudia talks about the moment she realized that women are viewed differently from men and unpacks some of the obstacles women face in the corporate world. She also compares the roles of women in Mexico to the roles of women in the United States and defines the concept of “machismo”. Stories of Subversion presents fifteenth century badass Juana Inéz de la Cruz and modern day badass Maxine Waters.
Sarah Machajewski | Woman 0.5
Episode Five of Womankind is dedicated to Kelsey’s grandma, Marian. Writer Sarah Machajewski gives some stream-of-consciousness commentary on her pending transition to a “traditional” female role, laments about the expectations placed on women, and reveals her deepest, darkest secret. Sarah and host Kelsey provide an analysis of reactions to “Fearless Girl”, the new commissioned art piece on Wall Street, and also comment on the controversy of Taylor Swift’s use of the word feminism. Stories of Subversion features Malala Yousafzai and takes a dark turn with Sarah’s subversive murder story.
Maria DePeters | Woman 0.4
On Episode Four of Womankind, passionate and optimistic guest Maria DePeters, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Buffalo State College, discusses body image, professional expectations of women in sports, and a call to action to seek out opportunities to work with young women. Maria and Kelsey ponder more about the “f” word (feminism) and offer an analysis of “A Day Without a Woman”. Finally, host Kelsey addresses why she has not invited a man as a guest on Womankind.
Sarah Taylor | Woman 0.3
On Episode Three of Womankind, Sarah Taylor, a businesswoman with an MBA from the University at Buffalo, inspires us with her story of adaptation and discusses the importance of claiming labels in today’s ever-changing landscape. Sarah and Kelsey also consider what makes the word “feminism” so scary for some and how to normalize periods. Finally, we pay tribute to the ladies of our stories of subversion: Katharine Hepburn and Lindy West.
Shannon O'Sullivan | Woman 0.2
In Episode Two of Womankind, Media Studies PhD candidate Shannon O’Sullivan discusses her Buffalo, NY roots, gives a crash course on intersectional feminism, and quells our fears with the reminder that progress is not linear. Shannon and Kelsey also dig into the history of last name changes and address a topic that plagues the minds of many women: safety.
Jennifer O'Donnell | Woman 0.1
On this inaugural episode of Womankind, TV development executive and comic Jen O'Donnell shares some insights on being a female in a male-dominated environment, the pressure to "be all things", and the importance of female knowledge.