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Park your passive at the door. Blunt Cuts is a female driven podcast on curiosity, creativity, and self-empowerment. The short format gives it to you straight with personal reflection and blunt honest perspectives. Season one explores fashion, beauty, friendships, work life, and all the messy detai…

Blunt Cuts


    • Oct 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Happy Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 27:31


    How do you make space for happiness? Having a clean space mentally and physically can make all the difference in your everyday life. As we wrap up this season of Blunt Cuts, CJ expresses the importance of happiness on a deeper level. How to create, protect and value it, while finding small ways to help clear your mind and allow more room for happier moments. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Bubbles in All the Right Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 22:18


    Today on Blunt Cuts, CJ welcomes to the studio Katrin Schroeder, Creative Director and Social Media Director for Love Life. A beverage that naturally enhances sexual health. The two discuss the need for more intimacy enhancements for women and how the world tries to censor these types of products from being seen and consumed.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hello Men's Jeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 12:35


    This episode is dedicated to all the tall girls who are tired of every pant, being ankle pants. With pumpkin-spiced weather on the horizon, no one wants exposed skin. There's got to be a better solution to beat frozen ankles! Well, today CJ reveals a styling secret that as a 5'10 woman herself, she swears by... men's jeans! What a game changer! Find out how these key pieces make her everyday life easier while still being fashionable.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Good Hair Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 25:20


    This week on Blunt Cuts, CJ's long time stylist Melissa Miller sits down to chat about life as a stylist and how they truly are our therapist and friend all wrapped in one. They also go down memory lane with CJ's hair journey,and their relationship beyond the chair.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 27:07


    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In part 3, CJ speaks with Quinn Villagomez, fashionista and co-host of “Fresh Fruit” on KFAI. Quinn takes us on her journey to finding the perfect shade of foundation. It's amazing what joy finding the perfect product can bring after feeling defeated with the lack of range. The ladies also discuss the desire to see more representation with transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary artists. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 32:09


    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In part 2, CJ sits down with Jazmine Willis, Founder and CEO of Neo + Noel, an inclusive beauty brand. Jazmine shares how creating her own brand was born out of the limitations in what most clean beauty brands offered, and her experience in entering the world of entrepreneurship.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 11:39


    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In Part 1 CJ discusses the responsibility that comes with being a creative, and how important it is to develop and create with empathy. As innovators, creative's have the power to impact the world and shift our perspective, but that perspective must consider everyone.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Bringing Diversity to the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 29:54


    CJ chats with Lani Basa, owner of The Business Women's Circle. Lani shares her take on what diversity is and what we can do differently to make space and move forward. How can we rethink and redefine what normal is?Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Accidental Influencers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 31:22


    This week on Blunt Cut's, CJ sits down with Wendy Gulbraa and Amy Wolf. The fabulous fashion influencer duo behind Fashion Shenanigans. The ladies discuss how they accidentally landed in the influencer world of fashion, and how to lean into your discomfort.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Anti-Racism Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 33:23


    TW: This episode contains sensitive and possibly triggering content, listen with care. CJ takes a pause to discuss anti-racism after the murder of George Floyd and speaks candidly about how this moment shifted her perspective. Though difficult and uncomfortable at times, Cj reflects on her journey to adopting an antiracist mindset. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    The Power of Why

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 13:46


    ‘Why' is a powerful word. It's a word we frequently hear from our children as they grow and become curious about the world around them. And yet for most adults, especially women, we don't use it enough. Today CJ challenges us to ask “Why?” and dives into how it benefits us in ways we didn't realize. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Live Unapologetically

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 29:09


    CJ shares how she navigates mental health and all that comes along with living on your own terms.The importance of checking in with yourself and your loved ones. And giving yourself grace while working on your mental health.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Welcome to Blunt Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:35


    Cj discusses how to show up unapologetically you, and shares her journey on becoming her most authentic self.Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    It's Not a Compliment, It's Harassment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 34:22


    Amy shares her story of workplace sexual harassment with CJ   #getblunt #podcast #metoo #endsexualharassmentforall #workplacesexualharassment #timesup   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts:  Amy Seeman @mamaseeman

    Anxious Empaths Unite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 26:48


    Sharing and caring leads empaths CJ and Brittany down an anxious path   #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #anxiety #empathy #empaths   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts:  Brittany Chaffee @brittanychaffee   Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Hello Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 37:28


    CJ, Larissa and Raessa get real about their own personal crash and burn moments.   #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #burnout #toomuch #nomore   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts:  Larissa Loden @larissaloden Ráessa Motala @raeesam   Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    The Power of Being Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 20:40


    CJ finally gets Michaela Blunt Cuts director on the mic to share #mompreneur perspectives on being present.   #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #beinthemoment #bethere #bepresent #theyrewatching   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host/Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto  

    Blunt Women Get Shit Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 27:05


    Blunt Women Get Shit Done! No truer statement when CJ and @larissaloden are in the studio!    #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #getshitdone #giveashit   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Larissa Loden @larissaloden Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto        

    How Are You Being Courageous? A Table Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 58:04


    CJ hosts a continuation of Blunt Cuts Table: Cuss Words & Courage!  Join this hour conversation with amazing women sharing vulnerabilities and what makes them courageous, hosted at The Well @modernwell.  Sponsored by @herspiritvodka Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle   Table Guests: Kristin Showell @kkaydesigns - www.kkaydesigns.com Andy Adams @thegrowtharc - www.thegrowtharc.com Jahna Peloquin @jahnapeloquin  Priya Premo @priyanka.premo   Lucy Stange @lucy_stange - www.mysocialdrive.com Kate Nelson @k.a.nelson - www.artfulliving.com Sara Worpole @sara_worpole - www.makeyourname.co Michaela Rae @michaelaraephoto     

    Take Control! The Power of A Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 18:19


    In a partnership with @fueledcollectivemn and their new content studio CJ & Fueled Collective member, Aneela Idnani co-founder of Habit Aware sit down to discuss Aneela's journey with #trichotillomania and how her "secret "and her will to take back control of her life turned into a powerful product for so many others struggling to get in control.    #atfueled #fueledcollective #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #brfrbawareness #mentalhealthmatters   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Aneela Idnani @HabitAware Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Let's Talk About Mental Health!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 20:23


    CJ and Lauren @essenceonelife break down their anxieties about doing what you love!  #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #lovewhatyoudo #bringchangetomind #mentalhealth   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Lauren VanScoy @essenceonelife Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Know Your Worth Ladies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 21:41


    CJ welcomes to the studio Ruzana Glaeser Founder of Bright Meets Brave and they #getblunt about #equalpayforwomen, knowing your worth and standing up and getting paid what you deserve.     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ruzana Glaeser brightmeetsbrave.com Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Be True To Your Brand and Thrive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 23:45


    CJ welcomes to the studio Kate Nelson and they #getblunt about being #original and true to your brand and how that sets you up for #success. Kate is Editor-in-Chief of Artful Living Magazine, and currently, she guides a thriving print magazine when many other major magazines are struggling to stay in print and have opted to a digital format.     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Kate Nelson @k.a.nelson Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Passion Fuels Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 19:34


    CJ welcomes to the studio Nicole Jennings and they #getblunt about living your #purpose and what they've done to #fuel their passions into purposeful lives.     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Nicole Jennings @queenannaliving Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Life Timelines WTF?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 24:12


    CJ welcomes to the studio Hillary Kline and they #getblunt about life #timelines and why there is this unwritten path and expectation we should be following.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Hillary Kline @klinetothetop Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Closet Swap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 23:29


    CJ welcomes to the studio Serena from Collective Market to #getblunt about how we can get the most out of our clothes and our budgets with #closetswaps   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Serena Fallahi Tittl @collective.market.mpls Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Who made my clothes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 32:54


    CJ welcomes to the studio Ashleyn from Fashion Revolution Midwest to #getblunt about the impact and responsibility we have as #feminists & #fashion lovers.    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ashleyn @miss_ash_leyn Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto    

    Single Mom Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 23:24


    CJ welcomes to the studio Sara Worpole.  Sara shares her personal of growing up and finding herself a single mom in unhealthy relationships and how she powered on in love and life and business to make the most she could out of what she had.     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Sara Worpole @sara_worpole Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Girls Unite! Raising Strong Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 31:28


    CJ welcomes to the studio Kylee Leonetti.  They share their personal stories of raising strong women with eyes and hearts wide open.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Kylee Leonetti @girl.creativemsp Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    March On with Pursey Handbages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 31:47


    CJ welcomes to the studio the trio behind @purseyhandbags.  They share the powerful story behind their brand and welcome us intimately into their lives along the way.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Randi, Jeni & Holly @purseyhandbags purseyhandbags.com Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto    

    Samatha Rei In Pursuit of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 34:34


    CJ and guest host project runway contestant and designer Samantha Rei talk about Project Runway and life after her time on the show ended, Samantha also shares her journey as a designer and all of the magic in between.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Samantha Rei @samanthareiofficial Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Cuss Words & Courage Blunt Cuts Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 71:19


    CJ hosts the first ever Blunt Cuts Table: Cuss Words & Courage!  Join this hour conversation with amazing women sharing vulnerabilities and what makes them courageous Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Table Guests: Christina Soderstrom, Nicole Fae, Beth Gibbs, Lindsay Kolu, Dianne Pyle, Priyanka Premo, Gabriella Reece, Randi Larson, Holly Foltz,  Jeni Kurtyka   Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Superwomen, How do they do it?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 31:36


    CJ and guest host Rebecca Gebhardt uncover the secrets of "superwomen" and share how to get more out of every day! Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Rebecca Gebhart @risewithrebecca Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    The Power of a Woman's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 29:00


    CJ and guest host Lisa Harris explore the #power of a woman's story through sharing their personal reflections on how they became so passionate about women and their stories. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Lisa Harris @fashionmeetspoetry Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto    

    Oh hey! Fuck you Lady Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 33:54


    CJ and guest host Christina Soderstrom say#fuckyouladyparts and share their endometriosis stories and journeys with infertility.  Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Christina Soderstrom @coveralldoll Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Parenting in a Social Media World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 33:32


    CJ and guest host Katie Cook #getblunt about parenting pressures in the social media world.    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Katie Cook  Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto    

    What's Your Yoga Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 29:18


    This episode CJ and guest host Ashley Katzakian, discuss all things Yoga.  Sharing their yoga stories, the benefits, and breakdown the stereotypes around yoga and starting a practice. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ashley Katzakian @ashleykatzakian  Website Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Blunt Cuts Live Part II: Inspiration and Collaboration and Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 31:47


    This episode CJ and a LIVE panel of MN Fashion women get Blunt from North Garden Theater in St. Paul Minnesota. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.    Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Panelists: The panel includes event producer/creative strategist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Sarah Edwards; style writer, stylist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Jahna Peloquin; Artful Living Magazine Executive Editor Kate Nelson; fashion photographer Lauren Krysti; and fashion designer Tessa Druley of Tessa Louise. Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Blunt Cuts Live Part I: Sustainable & Small Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 30:00


    This episode CJ and a LIVE panel of MN Fashion women get Blunt from North Garden Theater in St. Paul Minnesota. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.      Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Panelists: The panel includes event producer/creative strategist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Sarah Edwards; style writer, stylist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Jahna Peloquin; Artful Living Magazine Executive Editor Kate Nelson; fashion photographer Lauren Krysti; and fashion designer Tessa Druley of Tessa Louise. Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Fashion PR Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 30:23


    This episode CJ and guest host Gabriella Reece, discuss fashion PR Secrets.  And Gabriella is pretty much one of the coolest humans we've me.  #girlboss Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Gabriella Reece @brandexperiencee  Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Find Confidence With Unique Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 25:19


    This episode CJ and guest host Emily Kanz, discuss unique style and how to be confident in your style choices!  Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Emily Kanz @rarebirdmpls   Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Girl Boss. What Makes a Great Female Boss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 31:31


    This episode CJ and guest host Katie Steller, discuss their personal journeys of becoming girl bosses, and their experiences with female leaders, sharing stories and the ways they've found success!     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Katie Steller @katiesteller  stellerhair.com/katie-steller/ Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Beauty Do You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 17:53


    This episode CJ and guest host Nicole Fae, discuss how our beauty treatments make us feel our best selves, its beauty do you for you and no one else!     Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Nicole Fae @muanicolefae makeupbynicolefae.com Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Thrift Store Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 20:44


      This episode CJ and guest host Michelle Raven, discuss thrift store shopping secrets and their go-to strategies.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Michelle Raven @thriftstylist Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto

    Feedback: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 30:54


    This episode CJ and guest host Katie Driver, discuss handling and giving critical feedback and the important learning lessons and tips on how to turn feedback into productivity.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier Guest Host: Katie Driver (www.uncommoncs.com) Director/Producer:Michaela Rae

    Turning a Passion into a Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 29:15


    This episode CJ and guest host Tressie Schneider, share experiences with opening passion-driven businesses, the dreaded #fail and of course, all of the learning lessons along the way.   Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.   Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier Guest Host: Tressie Schneider (www.tressieschneider.com) Director/Producer:Michaela Rae

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