Solange Castro is an LA-based comic with a very unique background, traveling from Berkley to New Haven to attend Yale. She has been in the comedy world for many years and has seen the ebb and flow of how women have been treated in the industry.
Diana Matthews | Woman 39.0
Diana Matthews is drawn to other women who are “dedicated to setting the world on fire”. A few years ago, Diana moved to NYC to work in post-production on the film Dream, Girl and now is a co-host of the podcast BeaverTalk. This episode includes some celebrity dishing and some recommendations for what to watch.
Shannon Bryant | Woman 38.0
Shannon Bryant, founder of Stay Awhile, calls herself a “heart counselor”. Through her de-cluttering business, she helps people heal both their internal and external environments.
Christina Shaw | Woman 37.0
Womankind’s guest this episode is Christina Shaw, photographer and creative coach. Along with her husband Brian, Christina is one-half of the photography duo Shaw Photography Co. and now has a solo business venture called Aligned and Kind.
Cheryl Chambers | Woman 36.0
Cheryl Chambers is a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor and a person who suffers from a chronic illness. We openly talk about mental health in an effort to dispel some of the stigmas associated with it. Cheryl also outlines what it’s like to be a person with a chronic illness and offers some coping mechanisms for women who may be suffering in a similar way.
Mary Odden | Woman 35.0
Womankind’s first episode after a summer break features Mary Odden, self-identified gamer. Kelsey and Mary discuss the complications women face in this vast world and the significance of existing.
Maureen Darcey | Woman 34.0
Maureen Darcey, a certified nurse midwife, joins Womankind to discuss her experiences guiding women through their birthing experiences for the past several decades. Maureen emphasizes the importance of a woman’s choice in healthcare. This episode is dedicated to Maureen’s mother, Dorothy Sullivan.
Annie Booth | Woman 33.0
The world of jazz is dominated by men. However, Denver-based musician Annie Booth is making a name for herself as a pianist and composer. Annie discusses her musical background and the importance of getting girls interested in music at an early age and keeping that passion burning.
Sue Cervi of Buffalo City Mission | Woman 32.0
Sue Cervi of the Buffalo City Mission sits down with Womankind to discuss the mission’s offerings, the process of becoming a volunteer, and Sue’s journey to the position of manager of volunteers and outreach. Sue provides insight into how she balances a job that requires so much of herself with her personal life.
Kristy Michelle of Qween City | Woman 31.0
This Buffalo-centric episode of Womankind focuses on Kristy Michelle, founder of the webzine Qween City! Kristy and I have a fun chat about the many offerings of Qween City, Kristy’s personal journey that led her back home, and the “badass bitches” that inspire us daily in this city.