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Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! After a summer hiatus, we're ready to jump back into podcasting! A summer of reflection and inspiration has left us feeling ready to tackle anything society might throw our way, we won't shy away from talking about even the most daunting topics. Join us as we dissect our trip to Poland and our experience living together in Israel for six weeks. Hear about the highs and lows (no, we're not just talking about the hikes we took, though they were breathtaking), Hannah's famous "Mah Rabu" moments, and what we've learned. Both of us had moments that challenged us and others that left us filled with pride and hope. We can't wait to share, so thank you for tuning in! Love, Jackie and Hannah Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“Why are we willing to live with this carnage? Why do we keep letting this happen? Where in God's name is our backbone to have the courage to deal with it and stand up to the lobbies? It's time to turn this pain into action. For every parent, for every citizen in this country, we have to make it clear to every elected official in this country: It's time to act.” -President Biden This week we decided to devote the entire episode to talking about the recent school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this past Tuesday. Our hearts break for all of the families in this community, and we send them all of our thoughts and prayers. We spend some time discussing what this means for our country and what we can do to help. We hope you all learn something, and we will see you all soon! Love, Jackie and Hannah

This week we dive deep into the concept of Menstrual Equity and talk about inclusive language, sustainable and accessible period care, education, and reproductive health. We also talk about Denim Day which happened this week and celebrate our two year anniversary as a podcast community! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Nadya Okomoto: Website and Socials Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

This week we dive deep into elitism in our country and the different industries it impacts (e.g. healthcare, academia, politics, etc.). This was such an interesting conversation and we look forward to doing a part two sometime soon! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good global citizens while reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. After extensive research, we start giving some context to the conflict by highlighting Ukraine and Russia's geopolitical history. We talk about Putin's rise to power and the election of President Zelenskyy. After reflecting on the emotional toll of news headlines on North American teenagers, we take a look at the Jewish-Ukrainian perspective by sharing some of our family histories and talking about the resilience of European Jewry. Ultimately, we talk about the value of peace and action steps we can take from abroad to spread awareness and share prayers for peace, hope, and unity. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Links to Donate and Learn From Fight for Right - "Fight For Right works to let all Ukrainians with disabilities know the answer to this question. Our team has a clear position: #IStayInUkraine and we do everything to make it safe for Ukrainians with disabilities to stay here." "The Urgent Action Fund is helping support women, transgender, and nonbinary activists on the ground in and around Ukraine, by providing flexible funding, access to communication channels, and medical support." "IOM is scaling up its humanitarian operations in Ukraine and neighboring countries, providing emergency services in health, shelter, winter supplies, and protection." Tikva Odessa - Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned, and abused Jewish children of Odessa and neighboring regions of the Former Soviet Union. Tikva offers its graduates the opportunity for a brighter future through university & technical education in Odessa & immigration to Israel, where Tikva continues its support services to help them thrive. ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“Won't it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” – Maya Angelou Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good allies to the Black Community especially during Black History Month. We aren't black and don't identify as People of Color; however, we were unable to line up an interview for this week's episode yet still believe it's valuable to uplift stories that have often gone unnoticed and unheard of inspiring Black people who have touched our lives. After sharing the stories of Margaret Collins, Tishaura Jones, Zalia Avant-Garde, and many more, we talk about the theme for this years' Black History Month: Black Health and Wellness. At the end of the episode, we call on our white friends to strengthen their allyship and remind our listeners that we are all still learning. Through reading, listening, and reflecting, we can create a more just world. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Links to Donate and Learn From "Thurgood Marshall College Fund was established in 1987 to support public historically black colleges and universities and students. The fund has grown well beyond merely providing scholarships. It tackles the obstacles students face before, during and after college." "The Black AIDS Institute helps prevent the spread of HIV in the African-American community. Most recently, the group has focused on rural areas, addressing poverty, structural barriers and other factors that hamper access to care." "Black Girls CODE teaches African-American girls how to code, creating a generation of black women prepared for the digital workforce." "The group 100 Black Men of America improves educational, quality-of-life and economic opportunities within African-American communities." ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“The takeaway from this episode is recognizing that you have a voice. Youth are the future of our nation, and no matter how you decide to use your voice, your thoughts and opinions matter." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we invite on two guests, one who identifies herself as not being politically aware and another guest who does consider himself to be politically aware, to try and figure out why some teens feel the desire to be involved in politics and others do not. To start us off, we welcome Phoebe, Jackie's sister who is still grappling with where she stands politically, to talk about how she uses her voice in political settings. Phoebe identifies some reasons she chooses to stay out of politics, while also recognizing the need to stand up for what she believes in. We also welcome Aaryan Ram to the podcast to talk about why he thinks political engagement is so important. Aaryan talks about ways he's able to stay politically and socially aware, while also recognizing that it's important for teens to start small with issues they care about. We end the episode by reminding all listeners that they have the power to create change by using their voice! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“It's going to take all of us together to bring about change." -Elise Braverman-Plotkin Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we welcome Elise Braverman-Plotkin, Hannah's mom who holds degrees in Talmud and Philosophy, to talk about the effect her generation (Gen X) has had on society and the lasting impact of Gen X's actions. We start the episode with an homage to Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we reflect on his legacies and think about powerful ways to participate in MLK Day this year. After our icebreaker question, we dive into our interview with Elise, touching on quintessential Gen X experiences, generational accomplishments, and generational shortcomings. With hope for the future, Elise also talks about our collective responsibility to take a stand and make a change. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Each new year offers an exciting opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings, while also giving us the opportunity to reflect on the past and remember all that happened the year prior." -Jackie and Hannah This week, in honor of the start of 2022, we start by reflecting on our winter break and talking about the impact of the omicron surge on our lives. We also share some of our personal 2021 accomplishments before sharing some new years resolutions and goals for the coming year. Our listeners also submitted resolutions to be shared live on air! We then transition into the bulk of our episode talking about 2021 in review. We highlight various events, ranging from the January 6th insurrection, to the Surfside building collapse, to Jeff Bezos in space, and talk about the effects of these events on us. It was powerful getting to look back on the year and set intentions for the year to come. Happy New Year! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Gun control is only the first step. We need to start thinking critically about the ways in which our education and court systems are based on systemic racism and the ways they affect mass incarceration. Everything is related." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we unpack the hot-button issue of gun control and talk about the importance of reforming our education and court systems! We skipped the ice breaker this week to pay homage to the victims of the Oxford Highschool Shooting. We unpack the events of the Michigan shooting and discuss the intersection of mental health and gun control. We also talked about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and how the media responses have garnered Fame for Rittenhouse. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Placing a ban on abortion is only banning safe abortions done by a medical provider. We need to guard abortion to ensure that everyone has access to reproductive healthcare, regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, or place of residence." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we unpack the hot-button issue of abortion and talk about the importance of reproductive healthcare for all people! After breaking the ice by talking about role models, we discuss about Roe v. Wade and the current supreme court hearings trying to place bans on people's healthcare choices, our personal opinions on abortion, and reasons why people may need an abortion. We also take a moment to debunk pro-life arguments and also take a look at Ohio and Texas restrictive abortion laws. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"While Thanksgiving is known to be a joyous holiday where we spend time with our loved ones and eat lots of food, it is also important to remember its history and how for many people this may be a very bittersweet or sad time." -Jackie and Hannah This week we take some time to talk about the history of Thanksgiving as well as how we celebrate and what we are thankful for. We hope everyone has a good holiday and we will see you all next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"There was a snowball effect where all these little things were going wrong leading up to the big tragedy, and I think this is partially fueled by the lack of social awareness society has post quarantine. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we unpack some of the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has affected society socially. We spend some time discussing the Astroworld tragedy and the ways in which we experience social and school interactions differently in this post quarantine age. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Many people don't have the resources to inform themselves about the elections which can cause them to not vote or vote based off of an unimportant quality or misinformation. We need to limit voter suppression in any ways we can as it is harmful to our environment and doesn't give us the most accurate or authentic voting results." -Hannah and Jackie This week, we unpack some of the elections in New York City, New Jersey and Ohio that took place this past week. We also spend some time talking about forms of voter suppression and why it is so harmful to our country. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"I've come so far. I first figured out I was trans when I was eleven. It's just what felt right to me." -Theo This week we're hearing from Theo, a transgender teen, who talks to us about his experience growing up in a binary world. Thank you so much Theo for taking the time to share your story! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Something I love about Judaism is how it gives me a unique opportunity to connect to something greater and find a warm and welcoming community. My disability has not affected my relationship to Judaism, other than needing to find large print books and Siddurim." -Malka Levanna Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Malka Levanna: Instagram: @malka.jpeg Tiktok: @ThatJewishQueen Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Overall, how does the language we use affect the climate of the group?" Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“We were honestly really nervous going into this new situation, but everyone was incredibly welcoming which taught me that stepping out of your comfort zone is incredibly important.”- Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! We're beyond excited to get back into podcasting after our 5-month break! In this episode, we delve into where we've been, what we've learned, and where we're going. Stay tuned for lots of new Podcast content coming your way and get ready for new guests starting next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“You can be productive as long as you are doing what you want to do, being the best person you can be, and taking advantage of the opportunities being handed to you.” -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to look at how we stay motivated and productive, especially during the pandemic. We start out with our icebreaker question where we talk about recent moments and experiences that have brought us out of our comfort zones, made us uncomfortable, and something new we've been working on. Reflecting on our weeks is always a highlight of our discussions, as it's great to get some insight into what's going on in our lives. We then move on to discuss expression and personal identity among ourselves and among others. We talk about clothing, music, and hobbies and how they all contribute to who we are as people and as a collective society. Expression also plays into what productivity is and how that manifests in our lives. We talk about being productive during virtual learning and online activities, especially when there can be so many distractions all around us. Creating a space that works for you by surrounding yourself with objects that help you to fulfill your potential can create a positive environment for being productive. We also talk about goal setting and what it means to set short term and long term goals. Lastly, we move into a discussion of mental health and how important it is to reach out for help and support when you need it. Motivation only comes when you have a strong base of support and are able to physically support yourself! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and we will see you all next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"What is in the past is in the past, but right now what we need is unity; we all need to work together and stand up for what we believe in." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to dive into the multifaceted topic of how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected so many parts of our lives, often gone unnoticed. It is no secret that the pandemic has touched all of our lives and we wanted to take the time to highlight these insecurities and give space to discuss them. We start off by talking about a few positives from the pandemic and contrasting them with how we've been personally affected by COVID. We reflect on our experiences and start to discuss the basics of what homelessness is and define poverty within our respective cities. Using statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, we learn which communities are primarily affected by homelessness and discuss ways we can help the situation. We talk about how Black communities need our attention and the necessity to discuss homelessness within the context of racism. Socioeconomic status and health are also heavily correlated and play large roles in this discussion. We take a minute to debunk the ways the US healthcare system is intertwined with access to privatized quality insurance. This is a topic we'll be working to explore more in the coming months, so stay tuned! We also reflect on other ways the pandemic has affected society. In talking about the current job scene, we highlight the inconsistencies in payment, especially towards women and people from minority backgrounds. The wage gap has been an ever persistent concern in society, but the pandemic gives employers more of an opportunity to prey and capitalize on their employees. Lastly, we touch on social anxiety and the fears that people have during public interactions. This topic of mental health is incredibly important and we look forward to talking about it more soon. We hope you all enjoy the episode, and we will see you all next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah ------------------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Every 60 seconds an animal is abused, so instead of hearing the facts and doing nothing, we need to educate ourselves, educate others, and make a proactive change." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! Following our One Year Anniversary episode last week, we wanted to continue providing quality content starting off with a dive into Animal Cruelty. This episode takes a different approach at some of our former episodes such as our Meat Industry episode with Maya Eisengart. After a riveting and high energy icebreaker question on which animals represent each other, we define what animal cruelty actually is. We also discuss a few statistics that really put the entire topic into perspective. For example, did you know that every 60 seconds an animal is abused? Did you know that 95% of a circus animal's life is spent in a cage? With the numbers in mind, we talk about animal cruelty by commission vs. animal cruelty by omission. Another vital part of Animal Cruelty is really breaking down how it can manifest and the ways Animal Cruelty is ever-present. We touch on this for a minute as we speak on types of cruelty. Another key aspect of Animal Cruelty is learning why animals are exploited and what they are exploited for. To end on a high-note, we talk about how we can help this cause and some action steps we can collectively take against it. A reminder that if you are personally triggered by the conversation of food or diets, please skip this episode. We hope you all enjoy the episode, and please wear a mask! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/animal-cruelty-facts-and-stats https://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty https://www.four-paws.org/campaigns-topics/topics/companion-animals/preventcrueltytoanimals/ways-to-prevent-cruelty-to-animals Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

Welcome to the official one year anniversary of Dive Right In! We are so excited to be sharing this milestone with all of our listeners as we provide exclusive Instagram content, our brand new Newsletter, and this one-of-a-kind commemorative episode! To kick off this episode, we reminisce on why we started our podcast with the goal of creating a community. We speak to how much of a journey this entire experience has been before sharing some hilarious behind the scenes moments! It is so humbling to look back and reflect on our early episodes which have really shaped our podcast today. We then take a walk down memory lane and highlight a few iconic Dive Right In episodes. We first highlight our episode with MILCK where we discuss empowerment, what speaking to MILCK was like, and even listen to a snippet of her episode. We also laugh about some good memories we made while recording with MILCK. It was truly and incredible experience. Next, we look back on our episode with Sophie Frieden, a remarkable Jewish advocate. We highlight how we have grown through interviewing Sophie and the impact she had on our podcast. Our episode with David Leopold was also one for the highlight reel. We take a moment to reflect on how we were feeling gearing up for our episode on immigration with David and how cool it was to talk with him. The last segment we highlight is from Loralei Cook as we discuss the importance of having an episode dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and how we continue to talk about the episode to this day. A special tribute is also given to Honest + Jazzy and how that prepared us to take the leap to rebrand. It was so fun to look back on all these episodes and talk about the podcast as a whole! We wanted to thank all of you for making this possible and for continuing to tune in weekly. Love, Jackie and Hannah Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Many people see the Hijab as just a head covering but it's really much more. I feel like I'm in a little safety bubble when I have it on." - Raya Al Weshah Welcome back to another week of Dive Right In! In honor of our one year anniversary of Dive Right In Podcast next week, we have been working hard to put out a newsletter discussing our journey, what we have learned, and what is to come in the next couple of months! Please be sure to text, email, or DM us your email so that you can receive it in your inbox! This week, we speak with Raya Al Weshah, a Hijabi born in Jordan and now a sophomore at Beachwood High School, to talk about her experiences with Islamophobia and why she is passionate about being Muslim. Before we get into the interview, we address Yom HaShoah which translates to "Holocaust Remembrance Day", and it is when we take some time to remember each and every one of the lives lost during the Holocaust. Transitioning off from that important discussion, we acknowledge how even though Jews and Muslims are often pinned against each other in the media, this is definitely a stereotype and we are still able to learn about and celebrate the Muslim culture. We then welcome in Raya to introduce herself and talk about her story and heritage. She mentions that while she has never been a victim of outright Islamophobia, she has definitely heard micro-aggressions targeted at her because of her religion and because she wears a hijab. We then make sure to talk about the recent French legislation which prevents Muslim women and young adults from wearing a hijab and participating in basic activities and services. Raya talks about how this made her feel and the toll this took on the Muslim community worldwide. Thank you all for joining us this week, and we are excited to see you back next week for our One Year Anniversary! Love, Jackie and Hannah Raya on Instagram: @rayaalweshah Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"What we need to recognize is that we're in the 21st century and no one should be living in fear of gun violence. When will lawmakers open their eyes and recognize the necessary steps our country needs to take towards peace? This starts with us." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! For this week's episode, we kick off our episode by highlighting our own Jewish culture and talking a little bit about the holiday of Passover. There's a saying that goes "In each generation, we have to see ourselves as if we personally went free from Egypt". Keeping this spirit of Yetziat Mitzrayim alive, we break the ice by talking about things we're hoping to rid ourselves of in the coming months. Whether you are Jewish or not, this is an interesting question to think about, and we look forward to hearing your answers! Continuing with this idea of freedom, we jump into our main topic for the week starting with discussing the drastic increase of hate crimes and gun violence in our society. We discuss our frustrations with the current police system and talk about the importance of mental health. With a conversation centering on why lawmakers need to allocate more funding to mental health resources, we talk about the moral implications of weaponry and taking a stand against gun violence. We move into breaking down different types of gun violence and discussing what actions we can take to put an end to these horrific acts. Ending on a positive note, we highlight President Joe Biden's plan to implement more background checks, buyback programs, and take steps towards ending this violence. We wanted to remind everyone to like, rate, and share this episode with all of your friends and family, and continue to do your part by wearing a mask! Thanks for tuning in! Love, Jackie and Hannah References: https://gun-control.procon.org/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/01/business/gun-sales-march/index.html @soyouwanttotalkabout @studentsdemand Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“It's great that we are able to educate ourselves and learn about these cultures first hand by speaking with people with all different backgrounds. We all have stories to tell, so asking people about their heritage and where they come from can teach us all so much about each other and about the world around us.” -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! For this week's episode, we kick off our new monthly series where we invite guests on to talk a bit about their cultures and heritages. Before we jump into these conversations, we discuss some of the recent events that have occurred over the past week including the devastating mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado on March 22nd which killed 10 people. We wanted to take some time to remember the innocent lives lost, and we encourage you all to educate yourselves and those around you on what is going on throughout our country. Transitioning right over, we introduce Edalix Marin, a friend of Jackie's, and we speak with her about Colombian and Venezuelan cultures as well as some current events going on in both of these countries. Edalix concludes the conversation by discussing what makes her proud of her heritage and Latine background. We then introduce Aryana Petti, to discuss specifically her Persian heritage and the Persian culture as a whole. We make sure to address Persian New Year (Nowruz) which takes place on the spring equinox. Both of these conversations were very informational and taught us a lot about each other and where we come from. We encourage you all to ask your friends and peers about their stories in an effort to break down stereotypes, biases, and misconceptions. As always, we hope you all enjoy the episode and don't forget to wear a mask! Love, Jackie and Hannah Edalix Marin: @marinedalix Aryana Petti: @aryanapetti Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

“We don't need to feel guilty for our privilege, but we need to use it to help others." Natalie Carnoy Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to do a deep dive into the ways in which the pandemic has affected so many aspects of society that often go unnoticed. We start off by talking about the recent Atlanta shooting which targeted the AAPI (Asian American, Pacific Islander) community. The unjust treatment of the AAPI community has directly been correlated to Former President Trump's perpetuation of Xenophobic rhetoric following his proclamation blaming COVID-19 on the Asian community. Seeing how unfair and unjust this is, we wanted to talk about our responsibility as allies to stand up against Xenophobia and work to #EndAsianHate. We also talk about gun control and the importance of speaking up for more understanding, love, and community. Shifting our perspective, we define our terms to gear up for a conversation with Natalie Carnoy on Food Insecurity and how that has become more prevalent during the pandemic. During the discussion with Natalie, we talk about what a Food Desert is and who it disproportionately affects. We look into SNAP and WIC benefits and also learn about what we can do to address the issue. We want to encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on your situation and educate yourself on ways to help. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode, and stay safe! Love, Jackie and Hannah Natalie Carnoy: Instagram: @nataliecarnoy Hunger Free America Phone Banking: Volunteer Guide Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

"Yes, women have been oppressed, but the idea of Girl Power shows that together and individually we are strong and resilient. We are as strong as men if not stronger. We are inclusive, we are brave, and we have been through so much together." -Jackie and Hannah In honor of Women's History Month, we wanted to dedicate this week's episode to talk about the Feminism, Womanism, and Girl Power movements. Through these ideas, we bring up the topics of equality and intersectionality which play a huge role in who we each are individually. Since it has been around seven months since our Girl Power miniseries, we wanted to take a different approach at this topic. As two young girls, gender inequality is something that we are both very passionate about, and we wanted to share our revised opinions now knowing new terms, definitions and of course, having had much personal growth over the past few months. After defining our terms, we answer this week's icebreaker question: Why do you think girl power and female empowerment is important? Please feel free to email us your own answers to this question and we will be sure to feature it in our next episode! For the (beyond) meat of our episode, we invite Noa DeBasc to share her opinions and to give another perspective on what these terms actually mean. With Noa, we discuss the importance of intersectionality, representation and equality. As always we encourage you all to do further research and to form your own opinions on this topic. To conclude the interview, Noa shares the importance of acknowledging Women's History Month as well as one female role model she looks up to. As always, we hope you all enjoy the episode! Love, Jackie and Hannah Noa DeBasc: Instagram: @noadebasc Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr. During this week's episode, we shed some light on some of the scariest and darkest political ideologies of our time: Extremist Groups. After referencing Fascism in E. 38 about the Capitol Insurrection, we wanted to take a step back and work on defining our terms. Through our icebreaker question and current events update, we discuss the mindset and thought process that many Extremists have and how scary the rash and unknown are. We also touch on Environmental Warfare in relation to Middle Eastern politics. Stay tuned for more to come on this topic! Following this interesting discussion, we transition into talking about Fascism and its history. Additionally, we touch on what Fascism advocates for and how their extreme actions lead to more conflict, especially by counter-protesters such as Antifa. Focusing on Antifa, we discuss the role it plays in furthering violence and how it correlates to Anarchism. We discuss the sad reality of doxxing which both ends of the political spectrum partake in, and we highlight the ways in which the media perpetuates violence. Moving into discussing the QAnon Conspiracy group, we talk about what QAnon is, its origins, and their methods for drawing in supporters. Through learning about the role idolizing Former President Trump plays in QAnon conspiracy theories, we move into highlighting other popularized political conspiracies that have swept the media. To wrap up the episode, we talk about the threat Extremism puts on democracy no matter which side of the political spectrum it comes from. We urge everyone to remain educated and alert and to work to combat these violent organizations. Throughout the episode we emphasize that violence does not put an end to violence, and it ends up creating more conflict than there was prior. Thank you all for tuning in and for sharing this episode with your friends and family! Love, Jackie and Hannah Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” -Martin Luther King Jr. This week, we dedicate the entire episode to discussing Black History month and giving a platform to Black historical figures who have and have not been given the recognition they deserve. We want to emphasize that as two white females, we are not at all trying to take the spotlight away from people of color to share their stories, but rather to amplify their voices and the voices of those who are unable to speak out and raise awareness. Before jumping into Black History, we talk briefly about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week which spans from February 22nd to February 28th, 2021. Additionally, we discuss celebrating Purim during this time and how important it is to seek out joy in our everyday lives. Transitioning into the (beyond) meat of the episode, we touch on historical figures such as Audre Lorde, Amelia Boynton Robinson, Fritz Pollard, Jesse Owens, Alice Coachman, Garrett Morgan, Claudette Colvin, and Ruby Bridges who have all made such a positive impact on the world we live in today. While these are some of the Black historical figures who have had a big impact on today's society, these are not nearly all of the people who deserve recognition for the brave work they did and continue to do. Please make sure to continue your own research and learn about people you have never heard of before. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode, stay safe and wear a mask! Love, Jackie and Hannah Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

"The idea of representation stems from allyship, but more importantly, giving Black people the space they need to fulfill their potential." -Traci Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we start off the episode by discussing Black History Month and how important it is to have minority representation in all walks of life. We then welcome Traci back for a third time on to the podcast to discuss how her experiences as a Black person have affected her outlook and her activism. One of the main points of our interview with Traci is discussing the differences between Tolerance and Acceptance. We discuss why being able to see people without bias is important and ways we can combat internalized biases. Furthering this, Traci brings up how BIPOC portrayal in children's books is lacking and highlights Little E: the Big Misunderstanding by Dr. Eddie Moore. This book speaks about diversity and acceptance in a way that is comfortable for young people. Furthering this discussion, we talk about racial inequality as a whole and how the Black and BIPOC communities are disproportionately affected by police brutality. Wrapping up, we touch on the role that social media has in suppressing diverse voices and the importance of combatting that. We are so appreciative of the time that Traci spent speaking with us; make sure to tune in next week as we will be dedicating the entire episode to discussing Black History month, why it is important, and historical Black figures who have and have not been given the recognition they deserve. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode, stay safe and wear a mask! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: Ways to help BLM: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ BLM National Resource List: https://cutt.ly/0lrf40V What White People Can Do: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

"As opposed to tearing each other down, we need to be surrounding ourselves with kind and diverse friends to help build each other up!" -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we start off the episode by discussing what we look for in a friend and how to best look out for each other in these trying times. We also define our terms by elaborating on what toxicity means. Despite the importance of fluidity in definitions, we believe that education is the key to informed activism! We then dive into the bulk of the episode by discussing what toxic masculinity is. It's important to be able to both identify toxic masculinity, and be armed to address it in a safe and effective manner. We further this discussion by touching on "mansplaining" and discuss how prevalent it is in today's society. Moving onto how friendships can become toxic, we encourage everyone to find ways to spread positivity, yet be able to recognize the harmfulness of toxicity in others. Mindsets can also become toxic, so it's important to reach out in times of need and locate mental health resources. We conclude the episode by talking about positive goal setting and reminding ourselves that healing doesn't come overnight; it is a journey that takes time. Stay safe and wear a mask! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: 24/7 Mental Health Call Line: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Mansplaining Chart: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart Personality Quiz: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

"The world around us just needs to realize the power that we hold to create inclusive environments for everyone." -Loralei Cook Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we start off the episode by defining our terms and explaining some of the common definitions associated with the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that education is the key to informed activism, so by providing definitions, we hope to spread more awareness and inclusivity for the often marginalized Queer community. We also touch on the origins of the word "Queer" and how it has been reclaimed as a force for good. Jumping into our interview with Loralei Cook, an LGBTQ+ activist and one of the founders of the Queer on Campus organization, we discuss how being a Queer woman has impacted her. We then dive into discussing her organization, Queer on Campus, and the positive change it has had on people around her. It is amazing to see how young people are changing the world and we further this by discussing how to become a better ally and the importance of promoting equality for all. We also focus on representation and how the LGBTQ+ community is affected by the U.S. Healthcare system. We conclude the interview by discussing the hope and improvement the Biden-Harris Administration will bring in the upcoming months and years. Following our interview with Loralei, we wrap up by discussing the ideas of appropriation versus appreciation and the steps we plan on taking to address internalized homophobia. Thank you all for tuning in, and we we will see you all next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah Loralei Cook's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loraleicook/ Terms: https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms https://bloomingtonpride.org/glossary Gender Pronouns: https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/ To be a Good Ally: https://www.glaad.org/resources/ally/2 https://engage.youth.gov/resources/being-ally-lgbt-people History of "Queer": https://www.cjr.org/language_corner/queer.php Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn

"The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me." President Joe Biden This week, we take the time to reflect on our personal heritages as we commemorate the Holocaust during International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We discuss the importance of advocacy and hope as they tie into the themes of Tu B'shvat, Jewish New Year of the Trees, as well. Tu B'shvat not only acts as a religious marker but a reminder to all of us to be caring for our Earth and promote Ecological Awareness. Reflecting back on Biden's Inauguration, we discuss the impact that Amanda Gorman, U.S. Poet Laureate, has had on us and many other Americans. We discuss her poem, The Hill We Climb, and how important it is to seek the light in times of darkness. Following this conversation, we highlight many of the acts and initiatives the Biden-Harris administration has been implementing. Focusing specifically on the recent rejoining of the Paris Climate Agreement, the federal mask mandate, and the repeal of the transgender military ban, we discuss how inspiring it is to have progressive leadership in the White House. We hope you enjoy this week's episode, and we will see you all next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"It's just about knowing that you have value as a person regardless of how you look and how other people see you." -Fern Cooke This week, we take the time to discuss a common struggle amongst many teenagers and young adults, body image and learning to love yourself. After defining our terms and discussing what body positivity is, we invite Fern Cooke to come and share her story of activism, pride, and love. Fern Cooke is based in Manchester, U.K., and she spends her time creating artwork on her body that spreads messages promoting body positivity, environmentalism, LGBTQ+ rights and equality for all. We discuss injustices that many young women face, in addition to her own personal story. We are honored that Fern took the time to speak with us, and we are incredibly thankful for the messages she spreads. You can find her website, which includes her virtual portfolio and Instagram handle linked below. After our interview with Fern, we reflect on her words by sharing our personal struggles with body image, in addition to discussing media portrayal of bodies online. Throughout the episode we emphasize that there is no "perfect" body type, and the first step in being able to help others is to conquer your struggles and learn to love yourself first. Love, Jackie and Hannah Fern Cooke's Socials: Website: https://www.ferncooke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferncooke/?hl=en Our Socials: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"Stop fighting yourself and start fighting for yourself." Amidst all of the chaos of the political and social scene that our country is currently experiencing, we wanted to take a break to discuss mental health. Although seemingly taboo, we want to break down this stigma and ensure that everyone is able to have equal opportunities to be the best versions of themselves possible. This includes balancing your social, emotional, and physical health. We discuss this notion in addition to diving into our own personal experiences. We give an overview as to the definitions of many commonly used phrases referring to mental health to get everyone on the same page. In addition, we issued a trigger warning to ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable. We talk about ways in which we can uplift each other during the pandemic, as well as coping tips when it comes to mental health. We have all been experiencing new and scary things this past year, so it's important to prioritize yourself and check-in with how you've been doing! Love, Jackie and Hannah Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"No matter your political persuasion, it's so important to recognize the ignorance and hatred all across the spectrum." -Jackie and Hannah This week we take a good portion of the episode to touch on the positive and negative current events that have happened this past week. Before we start out with the (beyond) meat of our episode, we make sure to share our hopes for the future and specifically for the Biden Administration to keep a somewhat positive mindset. We give an overview of the Georgia senate runoff races along with the very scary and devastating terrorists at the Capitol Building. Please keep in mind that while we do share our personal opinions, we take a fairly one sided approach at these topics because we fall very closely on the political spectrum. We take the rest of the episode to explain and share our opinions on Performative Activism which is a very frustrating and common type of activism we see throughout social media. While on the subject of Performative Activism, we drift into talking about Gatekeeping and Tone tags which are also seen throughout social media. As always, we encourage you to educate yourself, educate those around you, and we hope to see you next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"No matter what pushback you get along your journey of fighting for what you believe in, the most important thing you can do is to persist and stand up for what you believe is right." -Jackie and Hannah This week we address systemic racism, Antisemitism, and other hateful attacks we see throughout our society. Having spent some time learning about #beautifullyjewish, we find it incredibly important to mobilize everyone to be proud of who you are. We specifically dive into Antisemitism which is such a relevant topic to us as young Jewish girls. We take some time to discuss Holocaust analogies which are truly hurtful yet so apparent in our day to day lives. We want to remind you all to continue fighting for what you believe in and continue to educate yourselves, educate others, and do your part in ensuring everyone is able to live the equal life they deserve to live. Please remember to wear a mask and social distance. Happy Holidays! Love, Jackie and Hannah Instagram Accounts We Referenced: @soyouwanttotalkabout @jewishpridealways Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"See your clothes as a long term investment and not as a short term tool." -Jackie and Hannah The idea of Fast Fashion and mass production is key to understanding our environment and how to live more sustainably. After we dive into our icebreaker question, we start off by defining our terms used throughout the episode to ensure everyone starts on the same page. We discuss our thoughts on the history of Fast Fashion which helps explain the current power this industry holds. This leads us to addressing the ideas of production, consumption, and fair wages. Ensuring that exploited employees are properly paid is the leading frustration we see with the fast fashion industry, along with the environmental impacts which we address heavily throughout. Lastly, we discuss how production and consumption lead to trillions of micro-plastics and the effects that we see on our planet. We urge everyone to think twice before buying a new item of clothing and if possible, support ethical, local, and small businesses! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: https://style.time.com/2013/02/06/the-democratization-of-fashion-a-brief-history/ https://fashionista.com/2016/06/what-is-fast-fashion https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html https://sanvt.com/journal/environmental-impact-of-fast-fashion-infographic/ Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Follow our Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

“It seems as though the United States healthcare system has failed us yet again because while healthcare should be a human right for all, it is simply inaccessible for some of the people that need it most.” -Isaac Markovitz This week, we switch things up a bit by starting off with a discussion on recent Antisemitism, racism, and our feelings towards the criminal justice system before diving into our interview with our friend, Isaac. With Isaac, we discuss a myriad of topics, centered specifically around the current healthcare system. Using his more socialist viewpoint, Isaac talks about the role the government should play in society and how economics play into the system. The extremely important topic of reproductive rights is also brought up and focused on. We discuss Planned Parenthood as well and the reaction that the organization gets on a national scale. We believe it's super important to put basic human necessities first, and thus abortion is justified. We also bring up how large of an effect socioeconomic status has on the U.S., especially in reference to the standard of care that doctors give to their patients. Lastly, we discuss our opinions on Ethical Egoism and putting others before ourselves. Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Isaac: Instagram: @isaacmarko05 Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"This is such a prevalent form of crime and it is clearly such a big industry, but one of the things that is so devastating about it is that most people I have talked to don't even know what it is." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we discuss the global epidemic of Human Trafficking and the response that we have as advocates. It is a heavier episode, so we encourage you to tune into a different episode if this topic may be triggering for you. With that being said, we also urge you to check in with your friends and family members to ensure they are safe and healthy as well. We discuss our initial and current feelings towards Human Trafficking and then work our way to reflecting on some survivor stories and discussing ways to help, even from a distance. Following that, we talk about the Dressember movement and the idea of femininity. Allyship is a huge idea that we dive into as well and we discuss how our actions influence the society around us. Becoming educated on tough subjects is a great first step in stopping Human Trafficking and finding ways to bring more hope and acceptance into dark places. We hope you'll join us in bringing awareness to Human Trafficking! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: Dressember Foundation: https://www.dressember.org/ Survivor Stories: https://www.dressember.org/blog/alexandrasstory Other Resources: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/what-is-human-trafficking.html https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/ Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Follow our TikTok: @DiveRightIn Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

“It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” -Dalai Lama This week, we conclude our Environmentalism mini-series talking with Anshu and Amelia from The Tomorrow Project D.C.! We discuss our initial and current feelings towards climate change and then work our way to practical changes we can make towards bettering our environment through education. Anshu and Amelia both give insight into how they first became passionate about educating the world on environmentalism, as well as what the Tomorrow Project is and the changes they see being made as a result of their commitment. We are so thankful for everyone who has listened to our Environmentalism mini-series thus far, it was amazing to do a deep delve into a wide range of topics! Lastly, please make sure to check out our new website linked below! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: The Tomorrow Project: https://www.tomorrowprojectus.org/ The Tomorrow Project D.C. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomorrow.project.dc/ Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell TikTok @DiveRightIn Website https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"You are not obliged to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it." -Rabbi Tarfon This week, we discuss our initial and current feelings towards the Biden-Harris win announced last Saturday. We are so thankful for everyone who has helped us the past couple of months phone bank for Joe Biden, informing people on why it is important to vote, and participating in our political discussions! We then go into talking about Veterans Day and how important it is to honor the people who have fought and died for our country. We wanted to take a few minutes to remind everyone that even though we are no longer in a strict lockdown, COVID-19 is still happening. It is still extremely important to wear a mask and social distance to protect yourself and those around you. During these crazy times, it is most important to put yourself first and so we want to encourage you all to take the break you need for your mental health. See you next week! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: Why Kamala Harris' white suit speaks volumes Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"We need to start taking our climate seriously or else the effects will be irreversible." -Maya Eisengart For the second episode in our environmentalism miniseries, we interview Maya Eisengart who is very interested in Environmental Science and passionate about the effects of the meat industry on the climate. There are so many different ways to lower your carbon footprint, and minimizing your meat intake or cutting it out all together is a great way to make a positive change on the environment. Throughout the episode, Maya addresses how the excessive meat intake especially of Americans has a negative impact on humans, animals, the economy, and of course the environment. We also wanted to put out a disclaimer to anybody that gets triggered by the subject of food that we are not trying to pressure anybody into starting one of these diets, we are just sharing the pros and cons. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and tune in next week for the final episode in this miniseries. Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: https://www.noracooks.com/ https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/why-go-vegan https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/meat-environment/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20U.N.,plants%20for%20humans%20to%20eat. Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our TikTok: Podcast: @DiveRightIn Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"No matter your political persuasion, climate change will affect you. We need more people making this into a human issue than making it into a political issue.” This week, we start our environmentalism miniseries by interviewing the leaders of the Youth Climate Action Coalition of Women (YCACW), Saydie and Aayushi. We delve into the intentions behind YCACW and how they became a movement of passionate youth looking to make a change. We then transition into leading a greener lifestyle in addition to talking about women as minorities in various fields. With a feminist lens, Saydie and Aayushi also talk about educating others on the topic of environmentalism and practical tips to make genuine changes within our communities. We are so thankful for Saydie and Aayushi, along with the entire YCACW community, for their time and words of wisdom. We are extremely excited for everyone to learn from what these two amazing activist have to say and we hope they inspire you to make a positive change in your carbon footprint. As Saydie and Aayushi said, we have the power to make a change! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon on the topic of the Climate Crisis. Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: YCACW Website: https://www.ycacwomensleadership.org/ YCACW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ycacwomensleadership/ YCACW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YCACWOMEN Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"My views can shift, but I am not shifting my ideas because you want to see my views shift. I want to say what I believe in so that I can make a change and that change that I am making is the change that I want to see happen." -Jackie and Hannah In this post-election episode, we unwrap our views on what has happened over the past couple days. We wanted to specifically address the media's role in the election and the vote counting since Tuesday night. We talk about what a Biden win will mean for the future of this country and what a Trump win will mean for the future of this country because it is incredibly important to see multiple perspectives. Last but not least, we wanted to acknowledge all of the LGBTQ+ politicians including Sarah McBride, Adrian Tam, Mauree Turner, Shevrin Jones, Michele Rayner, Mondaire Jones, Kim Jackson, and Taylor Small that have won their races! Stay optimistic for a Biden win in the next few days, and please continue to be civically engaged! Love, Jackie and Hannah Links: Repair the World: https://werepair.org/ Project 9: https://www.projectnineusa.com/ Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Matt Bernstein (activist): @mattxiv Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"When it comes to immigration, this administration is the most evil, extremist, hateful, administration in the history of the United States." -David Leopold This episode we interview David Leopold, Jackie's uncle and the former president and general counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In addition, David is the premier bar association of immigration lawyers and professors in the United States. Throughout the episode, we discuss his story and experiences working on the Obama Administration and the Hillary Clinton campaign. We conclude the interview discussing his political views and predictions for the upcoming election. As always, this was a super fun episode to record, and we hope you enjoy! Love, Jackie and Hannah Find David Leopold on Social Media: Twitter: @DavidLeopold Instagram: @DavidLeopold Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!Things We Mentioned and Resources:

"It is important to celebrate our differences and it is important to embrace being unique." -Audrey Slater This episode we interview Audrey Slater about her personal experience with people who have disabilities and what it means to celebrate our differences in general. As promised, below are the links to the organizations Audrey discusses where you can volunteer with people who have special needs and disabilities. We are also starting a new thing where you all can answer the icebreaker question by sending us a DM on Instagram or an email (both listed below) to connect with us and get featured on our social media. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and we cannot wait to see your responses! Love, Jackie and Hannah Extra Awesome: https://myams.org/portfolio-items/extra-awesome/ Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/ Best Buddies Program: https://www.bestbuddies.org/ Friendship Circle: https://www.friendshipcircle.org/ Spread the Word to End the Word Movement: https://www.spreadtheword.global/ Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Audrey: @audreyslater Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!Things We Mentioned and Resources:

"We really need to honor and celebrate the diversity that we have here in our country. That's what makes our community so unique!" -Jackie and Hannah We wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate Indigenous People's Day and provide space to learn more about those who truly built our country from the ground up. It is so important to acknowledge the persecution that so many communities have experienced and pave the way for more acceptance! In addition to this extremely important topic, we wanted to discuss some prominent extremist political figures. It is important to hear multiple opinions and do your own research on this intriguing topic as well. Lastly, we had a blast discussing our experiences making phone calls to rally Biden supporters from Red and Swing states. We encourage you to sign up and do the same, it is super rewarding, fun, and educational! We really hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Love, Jackie and Hannah Resources: Link to Phone Bank: https://joebiden.com/call/ Diverse Disney Princesses: https://www.tiktok.com/@braeden.obrien?lang=en Indigenous People's Day: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/12/us/indigenous-peoples-day-2020-states-trnd/index.html Follow our Twitter: Podcast: @DiveRightIn2 Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!Things We Mentioned and Resources:

"There is such a divide between Republicans and Democrats, we honestly just want to pave over that divide.” -Jackie and Hannah We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome Ethan Grey, a long time camp friend of ours, to the podcast to discuss his personal views on politics and the importance of civil discourse. Despite our political differences, we came to the consensus that unity is the first step to making progress to better our country. This episode was quite the journey but we believe that everyone's opinions matter. If you have a thought, story, or opinion that you'd like to share, don't hesitate to reach out! Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell Ethan Grey: @ethan_grey64 If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

“Being proud of your name is really important to developing a sense of confidence in who you are.” - Hannah and Jackie WE HAVE REBRANDED! We are so excited to bring you along on this journey of how we have transitioned to the name Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! Is was quite the process and we wanted to share a bit of behind the scenes with all of you because your support is what keeps us going. We also talked about our own personal names and how our identities reflect our heritages. We talk about what identity means to us personally and also in a podcast setting. We had an absolute blast recording this episode and it is surely going to become a favorite! Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at diverightinpodcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!

"Fight for things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." -Ruth Bader Ginsburg With the passing of RBG this past week, we wanted to dedicate this episode to honor her legacy and discuss many of the ways she has helped change our country for the better. Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @honestandjazzy Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell If you are reading this then send us an email at honestandjazzy.podcast@gmail.com and we'll reply back with a fun meme! You can now listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with all your friends!