Womankind’s first guest of 2018 is…Kelsey Novits, creator and host of Womankind! This special (extra long) episode features Jen O’Donnell from Episode One as guest host interviewing Kelsey about the origins of the podcast and what she’s learned about being a woman from a year of interviews.
Emma Smales | Woman 19.0
Emma Smales (rhymes with “males”) is a woman who wears many hats. She is the owner/operator of a small business called Smales Pretzel Bakery in Dayton, Ohio, a public health worker, a “young democrat”, and a self-proclaimed feminist and activist. In this episode of Womankind, Emma outlines some of the challenges of being a young, female entrepreneur and describes how she runs her business and her life as a feminist.
Angelecca Jackson | Woman 18.0
For educator Angelecca Jackson, what it means to be a woman cannot be separated from what it means to be black. On this episode of Womankind, Angelecca shares personal experiences of what it means to be a black woman at this moment in history. Then, for Stories of Subversion, I run through a list of “first” ladies—women who have been the very first to do what they’re doing!
Brittney Heller | Woman 17.0
As part of our commentary on recent sexual assault allegations against many prominent Hollywood figures, guest Brittney Heller and I share our own #metoo experiences. Brittney also provides information about reiki healing and her emerging business, Rapha Reiki.
Alexa Zappia of Rocks of Unity™ | Woman 16.0
Rocks of Unity™ is an organization that works tirelessly to promote kindness and positivity in response to intolerance and hate. Founder Alexa Zappia joins Womankind to spread the message of Rocks of Unity™ while sharing some personal insight into life as woman. If you’re looking to be inspired, listen as Alexa discusses the importance of taking a leap, breaking barriers, and leaving your mark on the world!
Jessica Decker | Woman 15.0
Womankind’s guest in Episode Fifteen, Jessica Decker, gets real about motherhood and what it really mean to be a “stay-at-home mom”. We discuss social media, society’s misconceptions, and changing relationship dynamics—all in relation to motherhood. We also play a game in which Jessica responds to comments that people make to new moms!
Dignity Matters | Women 14.0
Episode Fourteen of Womankind welcomes Kate Sanetra-Butler and Kim Spelman of Dignity Matters, a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization that collects feminine sanitary products and undergarments for women who are homeless and in need. Listen to discover ways that you can contribute to Dignity Matters’ mission in your own community!
Kara Lydon | Woman 13.0
Episode Thirteen of Womankind celebrates food and our bodies by interviewing Kara Lydon, registered dietitian nutritionist, blogger at The Foodie Dietitian, and author of e-book Nourish Your Namaste. As a certified intuitive eating counselor, Kara shares the drawbacks of a restrictive diet versus the benefits of intuitive eating. We also get to hear the role nutrition played in Kara’s personal and professional journeys.
Alyssa Palombo | Woman 12.0
Listen to Episode Twelve of Womankind as author Alyssa Palombo and I geek-out over literature! Author of two historical fiction novels, Alyssa discusses her writing process, the importance of reading about resilient women, and the problematic phrase “strong female character”. We also get into Alyssa’s personal beliefs about womanhood and the ideal of all women supporting women.
Kate Connelly | Woman 11.0
Womankind Episode Eleven’s guest, Kate Connelly, reveals what it’s like to work in the food service industry. From her experiences being on the other side of the bar, Kate offers thoughtful commentary on the unique culture that exists in restaurants. We discuss the prevalence of sexual harassment in this profession and ponder some solutions. We also attempt to answer some burning questions such as: Who invented pants?