The Women Wave

Tune in for a special episode of The Women Wave podcast. After 3.5 years of weekly episodes, we're announcing the end of this chapter, celebrating all we've accomplished and learned and what comes next. 

Did you know we have dozens of powerful features of badass women on thewomenwave.com? Women Making Waves is a bi-monthly written feature where we interview women that inspire us and are up to incredible things in their communities. In this throwback episode, we're reminiscing on some of our favorite features. 

If no one has told you recently, your stories are important. Whether you're honest with yourself for the first time, you tell a friend or family member, or you share your truth loudly with the world, it's important and we're proud of you. On today's episode, we're talking about TJ Osborne coming out, AOC's IG Live and Evan Rachel Wood speaking publicly about her abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson. Plus a chat on the COVID relief bill that's making it's way through Congress.

It's a #TBT! Throwing it bag to this always relevant episode discussing the job hunt, the salary negotiation, the whole being a woman in the workforce thing. None of these topics are easy (or particularly fun), but they're a fact of adult life. In this episode, Sterling and Tricia will share tips they've learned on networking, job hunting, negotiating, and learning new marketable skills.

It's a #TBT! Throwing it bag to this always relevant episode discussing the job hunt, the salary negotiation, the whole being a woman in the workforce thing. None of these topics are easy (or particularly fun), but they're a fact of adult life. In this episode, Sterling and Tricia will share tips they've learned on networking, job hunting, negotiating, and learning new marketable skills.

When you listen to this episode, it will be a new day in America. We're reflecting on this historic and anxiety-filled moment and looking ahead to the Biden/Harris administration's first legislative priority: a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. Plus other very important things like the new under-eye bags trends, period-tracking privacy, and...bathrooms.

Anyone else been sitting under a mountain of anxiety since the armed insurrection last week? Us too. It's a heavy and violent time in America and it's easy to look away. But right now, it's time to pay attention. We're processing the latest in American politics, from Trump's second impeachment to the new chilling details we've learned since white nationalists and right-wing extremists breached the Capitol at the direction of Donald Trump.

WE'RE BACK, BABY!!!! And wow, what a day to record the first podcast of 2021. In the midst of a historic senate election in Georgia and an attempted coup by domestic terrorists to overturn the Presidential election that left one of them dead, here we are. We are no experts, so we're here to sort through all the feelings and facts with you. And of course, we're ending on a hopeful note and adding a lil pop culture fun along the way. We're so happy to be back!

2020 wasn't anyone's year. Objectively, it sucked! But it did teach us some new lessons and re-teach us some old ones. In this week's episode, we're talking about all the things 2020 taught us. From the concept of control to stillness, we think this is an episode everyone can relate to.

How does one...recap a year like 2020? We have no idea but we gave it the ol' college try. On this week's episode, we're discussing all of the parts of 2020 that super sucked and the parts that didn't.

We're answering all of the questions y'all submitted and even the ones you didn't!! These Q&A episodes are seriously some of our favorites to record every year. 

We're talking about a lot this week, but not a single part of it is particularly important! And we're happy about it!! Anyone else feel like their brain has been in a washing machine for 10 months, or is that just us? Listen in as we talk Ivy Park drops, Pharrell's skincare, Grammy nominations, TV shows, and tradition. ⁣

We know we're not the only ones who feel tired but also feel like they aren't allowed to be tired. If you're feeling like this, we hear you and we see you! Before your nap, join us for a chat on Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and the “third wave” of COVID.

We did it! We made it through the longest election night/week of all time. Today on the podcast, we're doing some celebrating, some laughing and looking forward to the next fight in Georgia. We'll discuss how we're feeling post election and debunk some of the wild conspiracies Trump is touting in defeat, plus a dive into the very busy Knowles-Carter household, the Bachelorette and Four Seasons Total Landscaping.

We're counting every vote, but we've made it through Election Day 2020! Four years ago, we weren't sure where we would be today...but we knew we were going to work our asses off to get the results we wanted. And we're standing strong and hopeful for a Biden victory! Join us as we have our own little post-election therapy sesh. We think we can all use it...

We've got less than ONE WEEK until the end of this election. Promise us you'll remember how important your vote and your voice is? Join us for one last episode (holy shit) before the polls close.  Besides the most important election of our lifetime, we're discussing Chrissy Tiegen's open letter about her miscarriage, Kim Kardashian's inability to read the room and sex cult leaders getting life sentences.

Come for our commentary on Emily in Paris and stay for our in-depth chat on Biden/Harris Build Back Better platform! With two weeks until the end of the election, we want to focus our energy on explaining not why we're voting against Donald Trump, but why we're voting FOR Joe Biden. 

After two weeks of debate recaps, we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! Listen in for a conversation on Meg Thee Stallion's NYT op-ed, Lizzo's inspiring Billboard Awards speech and a quick rant on the sham SCOTUS nomination. Plus a deep dive on TIPS FOR VOTING, no matter what method you're using this year! 

Pettiness is all that fits us right now! Well, y'all. The President is a literal biohazard after hosting a Super Spreader event and being hospitalized for COVID-19 but the show must go on, apparently. It's a loose show today as we react to the VP Debate, just minutes after it ended. It might be 10 a.m., but damn, maybe grab some tequila to take the edge off.

Anyone else feel like that debate didn't just happen, but happened *to them*? We're exhausted from the chaos, but more determined than ever. With four weeks left until the end of the Election, we're discussing all the important topics brought up in the debate - without interrupting each other! What a concept. 

When Ruth Bader Ginsburg was asked what she wants to be remembered for, she responded... “Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair the tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has.” Join us for an episode of real talk about what we're feeling in the wake of her death.

Can't go inside because of the pandemic, can't go outside because of the smoke. Podcasting is all we have left in this life! On today's episode, we discuss the [obvious] impact of climate change on wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters and what we can all do to help. Plus a deep dive into Netflix's new documentary The Social Dilemma (spoiler alert: social media is killing us), the civil settlement reached between Breonna Taylor's family and Louisville, Naomi Osaka's historic win, and a gentle reminder that oftentimes America goes backwards before it goes forward.  We've got less than 50 days til the election. Seven weekends. Volunteer with us at 2020victory.io/slack

As the world is on fire, literally and figuratively, can we just say: we love you. We're thankful for this community that allows us to grieve, find some hope and move through this time we're living through.  Okay, now that our emotional thank you note is out of the way…on this week's episode, we're saying goodbye to KUWTK and to all the Kris Jenner memes we've loved before. Plus all of the stories you should actually care about: like raging wildfires, the Department of Justice acting as Trump's personal defense attorney against defamation and rape allegations and Louis DeJoy at the USPS, AKA the latest Trump appointee accused of criminal conduct.

It feels like 600 years since we last recorded (AKA last Tuesday) and there is a LOT to catch up on. Come join us for a conversation on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, a new legal case for reparations of survivors and descendants of the Tulsa Massacre, and the clear and present danger of having a conspiracy theorist as President of the United States. Oh...and jetpacks, homeownership, and the joys of running. WE TOLD YOU THERE WAS A LOT TO CATCH UP ON!

It's the golden rule: Nothing changes if nothing changes. And holy shit, do we have a lot of changing that needs done. On this week's episode we are talking about Black breastfeeding week, Megan Thee Stallion, the RNC, and yet another attempted murder of an unarmed Black man by police. These times are heavy, but you are strong. And all of our participation is required for a better world.

Great news: We're back to our happy hour recording scheduling and it's a loose show this week, folks! In this episode, we're talking about our alma mater UNC-CF (Clusterfuck) and their utterly anticipated COVID disaster, a quick update on the USPS, and our favorite moments from the Democratic National Convention so far.  (Quote in title by Nina Parker) 

Got a pretty nice ring to it, huh? Especially when the alternative is Vice President Mike Pence. We're talking about the major VP announcement, imperfect politicians, and activism as a constant part of politics (even when the party you identify with is in power). Plus some news on a major court ruling against Uber and Lyft, Zoe Kravitz calling out Hulu for its lack of diversity, Sterling's new obsession Selling Sunset, and more. 

Rediscovering Buffy The Vampire Slayer might be the only good thing that's happened in 2020. Well, Buffy, Tiffany Haddish and Common's love news, and the WNBA players who continue to show us why they deserve more money. We're talking all of that, plus the Ellen Show and all the latest on what's happening with the next COVID-19 relief bill in Congress.  Like what you heard? Don't forget to rate our podcast and leave a review! It goes such a long way.

New week, new hellscape, but we've got less than 100 days to change that. November's election will be here before we know it so we're talking about all the ways Trump & Republicans are trying to keep you from voting and the things we can do RIGHT NOW to make sure that doesn't happen. Oh yeah, and EMMY NOMINATIONS! Because we're whole ass people who also love the frivolous things in life.

There are 102 days until the November election and here at TWW, we want to make sure we're doing everything we can to get the results we want. We're chatting about the recently released Biden/Bernie Unity Task Force platform and all the things in it that are worth getting excited about. Plus other major headlines like the growing constitutional crisis in Portland, the new women-owned NWSL soccer team and Joy Reid's new primetime gig.

Struggle city, population 2! Things aren't going great, but, hey, we're alive to see another day. Join us as we talk about Naya Rivera's tragic death, #FreeBritney, that one football team's decision to  finally change their racist name, and the Trump administration's unprecedented decision to withhold hospital data from the CDC.  Don't forget: 87 people were arrested and charged with felonies for peacefully protesting against the killing of Breona Taylor. Make a donation to Louisville Community Bail Fund to help.

Just another super slow news week over here.

You wear a mask to protect others, they wear a mask to protect you. Simple stuff, if you ask us. But not for Chase Rice, the country singer who had a concert of 1,000+ people during a soaring pandemic with no masks or social distancing required. We'll talk about that, plus Netflix's busy week, and the Supreme Court cases we all should be paying attention to.

The conversation continues. We're getting into what it actually means to “defund the police” and what's possible when we collectively decide to reimagine public safety. (Spoiler Alert: It can be done, white Americans have reimagined policing in this country many times). Plus headlines on white women stepping down from CEO of major companies, Trump getting owned by TikTok teens, and Bobby Berk's refusal to take a nap.

We're back with our new (slightly) shorter format. We're still covering top headlines like the landmark SCOTUS ruling for LGBTQ+ workplace rights, the Bachelor's first Black lead and the recently released “On The Record'' documentary. But most importantly, we talk about the oppressive intersections Black womxn have and continue to face and just some of the ways we collectively fail them daily.  Our podcast was founded on the idea that these are the kind of conversations we have to have with our friends. You can't learn anti-racism in a week, a year, or a decade. We're committed more than ever to this work, but we're certainly not experts. We encourage everyone to truly work through the many amazing resources that have been shared and continue to center and amplify Black womxn.

After 2.5 years and 134 episodes, we're super excited to announce The Women Wave podcast is getting a makeover! New format, new length, but all the same BIG TALK conversations. To make space for our new and improved creation, we're taking a two week hiatus. See you wherever you get podcasts on June 18!  So join us for our LAST EPISODE with this format. We're covering the final chapters of the college admission scandal, the two latest examples of violent racism and nuanced conversation about social media activism. Big talk only, y'all.

Another day, another episode where we go over our self-imposed time limit. Buckle in for a R-I-D-E. We're skipping the headlines and opting to share ways to take powerful action, including places to donate and some amazing educational resources for anti-racist work, like @thegreatunlearning and @futureforus.now's amazing White Womxn Accountable Allyship workship (link below)! As always, we keep it real and we keep it real vulnerable.  White Womxn Accountable Allyship Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LI30r-hqkQ

Sometimes we can all stand to be reminded that there is room for everyone at the top, whether you're Alison Roman or Chrissy Teigen. You can meet us there, bring wine and a good attitude! Today, we're chatting about the importance of seeking other perspectives, making time for money dates with your partner, the murder of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police officers, and more.

Have you ever noticed that the *unlearning* part is harder than the *learning* part? There's so much to unlearn to make room for new, more evolved, more accurate understandings -- from body image, to sexual assault and racism. Come chat through it and all the latest pop culture and politics headlines, from the Trump admin winding down its Coronavirus Task Force right as we hit 1.2 million confirmed cases to Adele and body neutrality.

Today on the pod: It's so easy to start spinning with anxiety, fear, weighing pros/cons when things are uncertain or facing important decisions. Sometimes you have to take things incrementally - making decisions as you gather more information. We're also chatting about book recommendations, new music, and Trump's Executive Order that forces meat processing plant workers to return to work without any protections against COVID-19. Plus a celebration in honor of Tricia's mom's retirement and a life lessons from learning how to french braid.

It's hard to be nice to yourself sometimes, so if no one has told you this today: it's okay if you ate all the snacks. In our latest episode, we're talking about confidence and community in the time of COVID-19. And we're keeping the news portion a little shorter than usual for our own sanity, and instead just skipping ahead to the action part by telling you why and how to contact your reps this week (Spoiler Alert: votesaveamerica.com/call). 

We know this isn't the most positive thing on your timeline, but it might be the realest. On today's episode we're tackling some of the hardest conversations, like what to do when you #BelieveWomen but also want Donald Trump out of office. Don't worry though, when we can't rely on old white politicians, we find hope and inspiration in each other. We'll bring you some of that too. Grab a drink for this one and let's *really* talk.

Cookies count as breakfast and you can sleep on the floor if you feel like it! We abide by #AirportRules for our Quarantine. If you're not sure what day it is or what is happening in the world, we've got you on all the updates: TV and book recs, Democratic Nominee Joe Biden (omg wut) and how weird it is to be a business owner on social media.

This moment is a bit of an emotional roller coaster, huh? We're feeling all the feelings, trying to decipher between what is real and the stories we're just telling ourselves. We're starting to ask “What is this moment teaching me,” without judgment of the answer and learning new ways to express our strengths while also allowing ourselves to just be still...which is harder than it sounds. Join us as we talk through all of it, plus an update on pop culture, politics and how we can actually best serve our healthcare community right now.

Okay, we're finally adjusting to this new normal that is a shelter-in-place quarantine and bringing it back to our regularly scheduled programming. We're talking about the financial help available for those affected by COVID-19, from extended tax deadlines to lowered credit card interest rates. And we're diving deep into the stimulus bills making their way through Congress. Plus all of our latest TV and reading recommendations!

We'll be honest...it's hard to know what kind of content to  create right now! Do we talk about Coronavirus? How do we NOT talk about Coronavirus? Join us for an honest, open, and hopefully love-filled conversation on this bizarre and overwhelming week. These are unprecedented times that affect everyone a little differently, so however you're dealing with it is just fine by us.

Hey, you're working from home, right? Now is a great time to talk about...all the things. From anxiety about how career and parenthood collide to the USWNT's fight for Equal Pay, the alleged ousting of Ty Haney of Outdoor Voices, and respecting the Black voters who are propelling Biden's surge, we truly cover it all today's episode. Wash your hands, disinfect your phone, and let's get to it!  

Turns out Super Tuesday is super confusing. Join us as we try to understand how this whole Democratic primary process works, coronavirus and what's going on for healthcare access in the Supreme Court. Plus a wholehearted chat on self-doubt that you might find #relatable.

Love is blind...and so is Tricia after binge-watching nine episodes. We'll talk all about our latest Netflix reality TV show obsession and who we're voting for to run against our reality TV show President. Plus some good news in the fight for Indigenous voting rights and after more than two years of covering the story, we'll finally get to call Harvey Weinstein what he is (a rapist) without fear of legal trouble.

What gets you out of a funk? Sometimes it's as simple as taking a walk or catching up with a friend. We're talking about some of our favorite mood-boosting tips on today's episode! And because we're complex and whole people, we chat about everything from toxic masculinity to Vanderpump Rules, Bloomberg's Presidential bid, and the idea of “legacy”.

Have you heard of the Affordability Crisis? Chances are, you're probably dealing with it every day just like us. Join us to chat about all things affordability and how it relates to the 2020 election and Trump's most recent budget, plus our thought process for picking a primary candidate, Zaya's amazing parents (Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union), and Bong Joon-Ho, Hollywood's most stan-able director.  Sources: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/great-affordability-crisis-breaking-america/606046/