Perks of Being a Woman

WE ARE BACK!After an accidental hiatus we are feeling better than ever and are ready to take on the upcoming holiday season!This week, we welcome our first international guest, Rosie Sciacchitano, the creator of the Confidence Is Key! podcast! Tune in as Rosie discusses her journey with confidence, how she inspires others to be their most confident selves and what's it's like to celebrate Christmas in Australia.You can listen to Confidence Is Key! on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and make sure to show some support by following Rosie on Instagram, @confidencepod. And don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. We'd also love to see you on Instagram! Follow us: @perksofbeingawomanpod, @simplyclassyjazzy, @meaganwilcox. 

Joining us for all parts of the episode this week is Kelsey Colbert! Not only is Kelsey an amazingly talented music creator, but she also happens to be Jazz's best friend! Listen as she shares her experience with pursuing her craft, navigating the music industry as a woman and why her favorite animal is a hippo. You can listen to Kelsey's music on just about every music platform (including Napster...who knew that was still around). Click this link to listen on Spotify! Also, make sure you follow her on Instagram @kelsey_colbert.As always, follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod.

This week, we are chatting with Heather Reinhardt! She is a self-proclaimed "Self Love Aficionado" and is an all around amazing and beautiful human being. We talk about her journey with loving herself, the book and affirmation candle line she felt led to create and our love of In-N-Out.You can purchase Heather's book, Go Love Yourself, on Amazon or you can find all ways to order her book and her amazing Affirmation Candles on her website, www.heather-reinhardt.com. You can also find her on Instagram, @heathereinhardt!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram too, @perksofbeingawomanpod! 

This week, in honor of school being back in session, Meagan and Jazz decide to take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about life and the lessons they've learned in the years since they graduated college. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, @perksofbeingawomanpod!  

We have our first guy on the show this week! Jake Caouette stopped by to talk about his experience with being a girl dad! He doesn't have a whole lot figured out, but he's giving it his best shot and praying that his daughters turn out to be strong, loving, independent women who always want to spend time with him. Follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod! 

This week we sat down with Latisha and Tareca Williams, founders of Hey Gurl Hey. We talk about how they built their own brand and company, setting an example for their kids & community and the importance of staying the course as you pursue your dreams. You can follow Hey Gurl Hey on Instagram @heygurheyllc! And don't forget, you can follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod. 

This week we are chatting with Carrie Huddleston about her experience with grieving the loss of her mom at a very young age. Listen as she shares her powerful story of loss, love and growth. Trigger Warning - If you've recently lost someone or are still in the grieving process, know that this episode contains a candid discussion about loss and it may trigger some emotions. We won't fault you (and will still love you) if you decide not to listen. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, @perksofbeingawomanpod!

This week, we are talking to Carlie Buys about her experiences with balancing motherhood, career, and the need to be in community with others. Carlie and her husband, Ben, also have their own podcast! Follow them on Instagram @buysography to learn more about their journey as a couple and the hurdles they have overcome. You can listen to Buysography on Apple Podcasts.If you haven't had a chance to listen to Episode 6, we recommend listening either before or after this episode. Follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod! 

This week we sit down with one of our favorite people, Kayla Montgomery, as she discusses her journey of learning how to balance having a full time career and the beautiful adventure of motherhood.  Follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod! 

Friends...we love them, we (sometimes) hate them, we can't get through life without them. This week, Meagan sits down with her sister-friend (but seriously, they are actually sisters), Stephanie Yttrup, to talk about the challenges and benefits of pursuing friendships at different stages of life.Follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod!     

This week, Meagan learns that there are even MORE apps for online dating while she and Jazz talk about their experiences with dating and what they've learned when it comes to choosing a future partner. If you want to check out the apology from Josh Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, click here. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod! 

Bri and Rejeannda are back and we are giving all the shout outs!We continue to discuss beauty standards within the black community, the struggle to find the right foundation, cultural appropriation and learning to love yourself.Vocabulary to help you understand this episode:Colorism: Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group.Cultural Appropriation: The unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society. HBCUs: Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesIf you’re in the Chicago area and need to get your makeup done, check out Beautifully Brushed by Brittani on Instagram @beautifullybrushedbybrittani!Videos Referenced:Ayesha Curry’s interview with Red Table TalkUnderstanding Your WhyDon’t forget to follow us on Instagram @perksofbeingawomanpod!

This week we have Brianna Broomfield and Rejeannda Robinson on the show talking about all things beauty!Below is some helpful vocab to help you better understand some of the content in this episode:Relaxer - A lotion or cream to chemically straighten hair. Commonly referred to as a perm in the black community. Curl Pattern - There are four main types (1-straight, 2-wavy, 3-curly, 4-coily/kinky) and three categories of curl shape (A-wide, B-medium, C-tight) Porosity - How well hair is able to absorb and hold moistureNatural Hair - Not having a relaxer or chemicals in hair The Big Chop - Cutting off a lot of hair to get rid of a relaxerIf you're curious about learning how the pink tax specifically affects the black community, check out this 2018 article published by Nielsen! They analyzed the impact of black consumers and found that they spent $54.4 million dollars on hair and beauty products in 2017, which is roughly 85% of total dollars spent ($63.5 million) in that sector.For more information on understanding natural hair, check out this great resource! Don't forget to follow @perksofbeingawomanpod on Instagram! 

It's finally here! Our very first episode!