WTFeminine! Conversations That Get Down to the Nitty Gritty with Women Like Us

Kim met Venita 3 years ago at a booty shakin' fitness dance class in their hometown of Memphis, TN. The two women instantly hit it off and have had a connection ever since. Venita is a social activist and very politically engaged. Sh is not afraid to speak out about injustice towards her fellow human beings and this is one of the qualities Kim admires and respects.  In this episode, Venita shares from her personal experience about being an African american woman in our society today. She speaks about racism and how it is systematically baked into so many things that might now be obvious to those who are not a minority in this country.  Both women discuss their own personal feelings following the 2016 presidential election and where they are at now. Spoiler Alert: They did NOT vote for Donald Trump. Kim & Venita discuss the treatment of immigrants in our country and the violation of basic human rights happening at our border.  Why is this happening and how can we fix it? Can we fix it?!  This episode is very open & honest and some things might be hard to hear but we only grow as people when others challenge our way of thinking. Venita's voice is a powerful reminder that we are all part of one race - THE HUMAN RACE! Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kristin lives in Healy, Alaska with her husband, daughter, and a whole lotta dogs. Kristin and her husband, Andy, own "Hey Moose" kennel and she's a dog musher who has completed the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Kristin is also a writer and recently published a beautiful memoir entitled "This Much Country." Kristin grew up in Ft. Worth, TX but as soon as she graduated from high school she hit the road headed north to Montana. In this episode Kristin talks about why she left Texas, the life lessons she learned in Montana, and how she ended up in Alaska. She gives us the rich history of dog mushing in Alaska and discusses how she fell in love with the dogs and the sport of mushing. She open us about her time on the frozen trail with her dogs during the 900 mile Yukon Quest and the Iditarod and how both races brought completely different feelings after she crossed the finish line. Shortly after completing the Iditarod in 2016, she became a mom. Kristin opens up about motherhood, how it shifts your priorities, expands your heart, and everything that comes with it including the hard stuff! "I mean, I thought I was tough before but holy sh*t! Nothing toughens you up more than attempts at breast feeding!" Kristin has experienced more at age 35 than most folks will experience in their entire lifetime, it's enough to fill a book. And so she did write a book....a beautiful memoir! Kim & Kristin chat about the writing process and all the stars that aligned to make it all come together. Kim also shares some of her favorite parts of the book and.........Kristin reads for us! Yep, Kristin Knight Pace is one seriously bad ass woman and we are so excited that she is a part of the WTFeminine family! Connect with Kristin: https://www.heymoosekennel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/ Buy the book! (seriously buy THIS book!) Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

In this episode, Kim shares a conversation she had with Ali Daniel, a soul aligned business coach. Ali was brought to Kim's attention when someone reached out and said Ali would be a great guest for the podcast. After Kim did a little digging online, she agreed and the two women schedule a time to chat. Ali's online business, Punch Drunk Soul, was created to help other women tap into the own "zone of brilliance" and using that to build a business that sets their soul on fire. What is the "zone of brilliance" you might ask? Well, in this episode, Ali shares how she tapped into hers while struggling with a major illness. She also gives us a few tips on how to get into our own zone! Kim & Ali also discuss the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Owning your own business can be a roller coaster at times but it's totally worth the ride if you can learn to embrace all the up & downs and take the lesson from each. There is always something to learn! Ali also opens up about what spirituality means to her and why it's an important part of her personal & professional life. Spoiler Alert: A little meditation never hurt anybody!  Connect with Ali: www.punchdrunksoul.com Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Dr. Jessica Ruffin has been been Kim's doc for years and we are excited to have her back on the podcast for a second time!!! Kim is currently going through menopause so on this episode Kim asks Dr. Ruffin lots and lots of burning questions about hormones, hot flashes, sex drive & mood swings. Progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, oh my! The two women also discuss options for improving the quality of life as a woman goes through menopause. Spoiler Alert: Your sex does NOT end after menopause ladies!!! Kim & Jessica also chat a bit about nutrition, exercise, lipid profiles, and other stuff on Kim's latest blood work panel. Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook    

For this episode we are flipping the script and Kim, our trusty host, is actually on the other side of the mic as the guest. One of Kim's dearest friends, Shana, is the guest host for this one. Kim & Shana have been friends for over 20 years and they talk about how they met, where Kim was in her life at the time, and the importance of forging strong friendships. Kim opens up about past dating relationships and how her codependent ways played a big role in choosing the wrong guy more than once. Kim talks about finally breaking that cycle and the things she learned along the way. Kim has been a photographer,entrepreneur for 17 years and she chats with Shana about starting a business and how she grew it into something she is super proud of today. They also discuss the work Kim does with women and how she is trying to shift the way women see their own bodies. "Our bodies are strong and dynamic!" Aging as a woman in our society is incredibly difficult because there is so much pressure on women to remain "young" looking. Kim & Shana share their feelings on aging and talk about how we can help a sista out! "Getting older is a privilege and a gift and we should treat it as such." Kim is a firm believer in giving yourself as many chances as you need to get it right! There is no rule book for doing this thing called life and sometimes it takes a few tries to learn what you need to learn and move on from there. "Tomorrow is another day to do it differently!" Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

In this episode, Kim shares a conversation she had with Kaci Hundley Fisher. The two women originally connected when Kaci hired Kim to photograph her wedding several years ago and they have kept in touch over the years.  Kaci was born and raised in Oklahoma and in 2001 she represented her home state in the Miss America pageant. She talks with Kim about her positive experience in Miss America and how it has helped her moving forward in her life.  Fast forward to now and Kaci is the mom of two beautiful kiddos and she talks about the journey to motherhood and how her and her husband felt when their son, Hudson, was diagnosed with Koolen de vries syndrome. Having a child with special needs comes with certain challenges and Kaci opens up about what they have faced so far and how her family navigates these challenges. Hudson also happens to be one of the happiest kids around who brings so much joy to those he meets!  Since her son's diagnosis, Kaci & her husband have become strong advocates for raising awareness about Koolen de vries syndrome and in this episode she explains exactly what it is and how it affects those who have it. She also talks about the incredible community and support she has found through others who are living with Koolen de vries.  In a nutshell, Kaci is a strong woman doing great things out in the world! Learn more about Koolen de Vries and donate below: https://kdvsfoundation.org/ Connect with Kaci on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/this.exceptional.life/ Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

In this episode, Kim shares an intimate conversation she had with Coley Campany. Coley is an actor, dancer, writer, and an advocate for women's reproductive rights. The two women met years ago when Kim photographed Coley's wedding and now they come back together to discuss women's reproductive rights and the importance of women having agency over their own bodies.  Coley is no stranger to heartbreak and in this episode Coley opens up about wanting to become a mom and the emotional and physical pain that came with multiple miscarriages. Then several months into another pregnancy Coley was told by her doctor that her child would not live outside of her body and she was faced with the difficult decision to induce and deliver early, which is considered by our society, an "abortion."  This devastating experience happened not once, but twice to her!  Coley discusses the shame that she felt during this dark time and how she worked to overcome it. Kim & Coley also talk about growing up in the south in a conservative Christian culture and the role it plays in shaming women for their choices and how trying to restrict women's reproductive rights in the name of god is dangerous. Coley is now living in Atlanta collaborating with other women on an original play called "Still birth." With this project, Coley has taken her personal pain and turned it into something positive with the intention of giving a voice to women who have experienced similar losses and help them release the trauma of that loss. It's a subject that is difficult for women to talk openly about and Coley wants to change that.   Coley is a beautiful & brave woman and we are so grateful she was willing to open up and be so vulnerable with us!  Connect with Coley and learn more about the play "Still Birth."  ColeyCampany.comStillbirthplay.com  Instagram Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Oh yeah! It's the first episode of season 3 and we are so pumped to kick it off with Kat Gordon! Kat is the owner of Muddy's bake shop in Kim's hometown of Memphis, TN. Kim has been enjoying the delicious baked goods, and we do mean DELICIOUS, at Muddy's for several years now so it was really cool for Kim to finally get to sit down and chat with Kat. In this episode, Kat talks about life before Muddy's. Sometimes we have to try other things to figure out they aren't for us. Spoiler alert: Real estate wasn't for Kat. Kat talks about when her love for baking began and how she turned that into a business that is thriving today. Both women talk about being entrepreneurs and the importance of building a brand that you can be proud of and one that keeps your customers coming back again and again. Spoiler Alert 2: If your product and customer service aren't consistently good, the number of followers you have on social media matters not. Kim and Kat chat about the "not so glamorous" side of owning your own business and the mistakes they have made along the way and what they have learned from those mistakes. Kat also opens up about how she deals with competition and how she quiets the insecurities that creep in from time to time. And of course, they talk about all the baked goods. They are so DELICIOUS!!! Kat might even share a secret ingredient or two! This episode is about so much more than cupcakes and it's a great one for all the entrepreneurs out there or anyone that just wants to hear two women chatting about real life experiences. https://www.muddysbakeshop.com/ Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kristin lives in Healy, Alaska with her husband, daughter, and a whole lotta dogs. Kristin and her husband, Andy, own "Hey Moose" kennel and she's a dog musher who has completed the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Kristin is also a writer and recently published a beautiful memoir entitled "This Much Country." Kristin grew up in Ft. Worth, TX but as soon as she graduated from high school she hit the road headed north to Montana. In this episode, Kristin talks about why she left Texas, the life lessons she learned in Montana, and how she ended up in Alaska. She gives us the rich history of dog mushing in Alaska and discusses how she fell in love with the dogs and the sport of mushing. She opens up about her time on the frozen trail with her dogs during the 900 mile Yukon Quest and the Iditarod and how both races brought completely different feelings after she crossed the finish line. Shortly after completing the Iditarod in 2016, she became a mom. Kristin opens up about motherhood, how it shifts your priorities, expands your heart, and everything that comes with it including the hard stuff! "I mean, I thought I was tough before but holy sh*t! Nothing toughens you up more than attempts at breastfeeding!" Kristin has experienced more at age 35 than most folks will experience in their entire lifetime, it's enough to fill a book. And so she did write a book....a beautiful memoir! Kim & Kristin chat about the writing process and all the stars that aligned to make it all come together. Kim also shares some of her favorite parts of the book and.........Kristin reads for us! Yep, Kristin Knight Pace is one seriously badass woman and we are so excited that she is a part of the WTFeminine family! Connect with Kristin: https://www.heymoosekennel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/ Buy the book! (seriously buy THIS book!) https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Country-Kristin-Knight/dp/1538762404/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S35MW36671OV&keywords=this+much+country&qid=1557181275&s=gateway&sprefix=this+much%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim is super excited to have Jennifer Tracy as a guest on the podcast this week! Jennifer is a mom, entrepreneur, writer, and the host of MILF podcast. (Moms I'd like to follow) In other words, she's one seriously kick-ass woman and we love those kinds of women around here! Jennifer grew up in Colorado but moved to Los Angeles in her early twenties where she still lives with her son and pups. In this episode, Jennifer shares several pages from her life story including her time in NYC working as a model, college, moving to LA, finding her passion for writing, becoming a mom, struggling w/ postpartum depression, losing the palazzo pants & baggy t-shirt, divorce, pole dancing, writing a novel, and starting a podcast. Jennifer has also been sober for 20 years and as she discusses her journey to sobriety, Kim opens up about a personal experience with a friend who is now in stage 4 liver failure due to years of alcoholism. Jennifer tells us about her inspiration behind MILF podcast and why she feels it's so important for women to share their stories. There is power in our story!!! Oh, and they laugh a lot in this one! Like a whole lot! Connect with Jennifer Jennifer's website Jennifer on Instagram Listen to MILF podcast here Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of Instagram Kim on Instagram Kim on Facebook

Today we are revisiting a conversation with Dianne Bevelander that first aired on December 12, 2018. Dianne Bevelander was born and raised in South Africa and now calls The Netherlands her home. She is a professor of management education, with a focus on gender equality, at Erasmus University and she is Kim's husband's cousin. Kim met Dianne several years ago for the first while visiting the Netherlands and the connection was immediate! Dianne is an incredible woman doing groundbreaking work to level the playing field for women. In this episode, Dianne shares what it was like growing up in South Africa and what brought her to the Netherlands. Kim & Dianne discuss the biases and other challenges that women face out in the world, specifically when it comes to women in management positions and other positions of leadership. They also discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion and the work that still needs to be done. "Diversity is inviting you to the party and inclusion is asking you to dance. I think a lot of us now understand diversity but we are still missing the boat on inclusion." Dianne teaches women that we all can lead and make a difference in helping to lift other women up. Women are 51% of the world's population and we can do great things together! "All of us can make a difference. We can lead from where we are." Dianne is also a cancer WARRIOR and has been in the fight of her life for several years now and is still fighting. She talks about about her battle with cancer and why she doesn't think of herself as sick. She also shares her feelings about life and death. Life is not a dress rehearsal so you must do all the things you want to do! "While you are living, LIVE!" This is a really powerful conversation with a beautiful and inspiring woman! Believe me when I tell you that we can all use a little bit of Dianne in our lives so get to listening! xoxo, Kim Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Lauren & Kim met several years ago through the WARRIOR photo shoot that Kim does once a year to empower and celebrate women who are currently battling cancer and some who are in remission. They hit it off immediately and have been friends ever since. On this episode, Lauren talks about her battle with breast cancer and opens up about some of the things nobody tells you about until you are right in the middle of it like the red devil, side effects from the red devil, chemo brain, getting a mastectomy, reconstruction, mental exhaustion, physical exhaustion, and on it goes. Kim & Lauren also talk about the pain of losing people you love to cancer and the importance, even in those dark moments, of holding on to HOPE. Cancer is a real a-hole and it does not discriminate but we have to remain hopeful and keep on living! Adulting can really suck sometimes and Kim & Lauren talk about some of the challenges of being a "grown up" including the art of compromise, parenting, step parenting, marriage & menopause. Spoiler alert: Kim's only good at being young! The Pink Wig Project was founded by Lauren's dear friend, Teri Trotter, who passed away in June of 2018 after a long and fierce battle with breast cancer. Lauren is now working as a volunteer for The Pink Wig Project to help carry on Teri's legacy and in this episode, she talks about the power of the pink wig and all the incredible work The Pink Wig Project is doing to give hope to cancer WARRIORS and their caregivers, all while raising awareness about genetic testing and funds for cancer genetic research. To learn more about The Pink Wig Project or donate click the link below: https://www.pinkwigproject.org/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Sonja Mustiful is a career coach and author. After working in the corporate world for many years, she now uses her experience to help others lock down their goals and unlock their full potential. On this episode, Sonja talks about her time working in the corporate world and everything she learned along the way. Kim & Sonja discuss Sonja's decision to become an entrepreneur and start her business, Essence of Coaching, where she is now helping others find their true purpose and rise to their full potential. "We have to find our purpose and stay aligned with it." Kim also shares some of the ups and downs she has faced being a business owner for 17 years and gets advice from Sonja on how to combat entrepreneurship fatigue and how to communicate clear expectations to those around you. "We all have control of how we show up." The ladies also discuss the inspiration behind Sonja's new book "Aim High, Ask Why." It's a call to action for anyone who is ready to take it to the next level. Connect with Sonja: http://www.essenceofcoaching.com/ You can purchase a copy of Sonja's book "Aim High, Ask Why" at Novel bookstore in Memphis, TN or click on the link below: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=91bdd5c577e42&mfid=1554570453105_91bdd5c577e42#/checkout/openButton And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Kellie Turnage is a beautiful soul who is using her story of addiction & recovery to give others hope and more insight into the world of addiction. In this episode, Kellie talks about her need for control and wanting to be the "BEST" at everything which led to a battle with anorexia as a teen & young adult. The signals we send to girls about their weight & body image can be so powerful! As a young adult in college, Kellie began to drink and party and then, well, she just kept drinking. Kellie opens up about her struggle with alcoholism and addiction that started in college and continued for years through a marriage, divorce, several jobs, and several new cities. You cannot outrun addiction and Kellie learned that no matter where you go, there YOU are. What was Kellie's rock bottom? Well, as Kellie tells us, addicts don't really have one rock bottom, they have many. Her decision to finally get the help she needed, and to take it seriously, came from a very emotional place. Kim opens up about all of the emotions she is having in regards to a friend that has been an alcoholic for years and is now in stage 4 liver failure and still continues to seek out alcohol. Why do alcoholics continue to drink when it appears that they have everything to live for? Kellie tries to help us understand the mind of an addict and also communicates some hard truths about addiction that only the addict can change. The ladies recorded this episode 2 days before Kellie's 3 year anniversary of sobriety and what a difference 3 years of honesty, support, and 12 steps can make! Kellie is a very brave woman and we are so grateful she was willing to share a part of her journey with us! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!   Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Marianne Bell is an assistant DA in the Memphis Domestic Violence prosecution unit and she is the founding member of the Hot foot Honeys, Memphis' first professional tap dancing company. In this episode, Marianne sheds light on domestic violence and helps give us a better understanding of how the criminal justice system works in regards to the abuser and the victims. Marianne also discusses the works she does training law enforcement about domestic violence to help them approach each situation with empathy and a more broad understanding about the cycle of abuse. Kim & Marianne chat about Marianne's passion for tap dancing and what moved her to start the tap dancing company, Hot Foot Honeys. "Tap dancing is like making music with your feet!" The ladies also discuss the Hot Foot Honeys' upcoming show called "Time Stepping" which features numbers that focus on women's issues. The show dates are April 5, 6 & 7 at Buckman Performing Arts Center in Memphis, TN. If you want to connect with Marianne or grab tickets for the upcoming show, click the link below: http://hotfoothoneys.com/   And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of instagram  Kim on instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Tayla Bonicelli was born in Vietnam and moved to the United States when she was 9 years old. She is now a nail artist & thriving entrepreneur living in Memphis, TN. Kim booked an appointment with Tayla upon the recommendation of a friend and after getting to know a bit about Tayla's journey, Kim asked her to be a guest on the podcast and lucky for all of us, she said yes! In this episode, Tayla talks about her early childhood years living the in jungle with her mom in Vietnam. She also opens up about having to leave her mom behind when she moved to the United States with her aunt when she was just 9 years old and the trauma and abuse that occured for years while under her aunt's care. Tayla talks about her decision to finally leave her aunt and make the move to Memphis with just a backpack, a stuffed animal, and $50 bucks. They discuss what happened when she arrived in Memphis and how she got her first job in a nail salon with zero experience. Tayla also talks about making the decision to become her own boss and how that was a life changer. Tayla also has a beautiful daughter and she talks with Kim about motherhood and the things she has learned about herself along the way. Spoiler alert: She's a fierce momma bear! This episode is about a woman who faced near impossible circumstances and still managed to create a life for herself full of love & light. Tayla has a fierce warrior spirit! ​And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Leslie and Kim met several months ago through a mutual friend and hit it off immediately. And after getting to know more about Leslie, Kim knew she had to have her as a guest on the podcast to share some of her story! On this episode, Kim And Leslie talk about growing up with parents who have bipolar disorder and the toll it can take on the family. Leslie opens up about her struggle to find stability in her home as a teenager and her decision to move in with a friend's family while finishing high school. Leslie opens up about having a parent with alcoholism and all of the challenges that come with that. Kim & Leslie both met their husbands through an online dating site but before they met them, well, they had lots and lots of interesting experiences & crazy first dates that did not end with a second date. They both share some of their craziest stories from their online dating journey. Spoiler alert: You can't make this shit up! Leslie talks about how different her life looks now and how deciding to quit her job to be a stay at home doggie mom is the right decision for her at this time in life. Kim & Leslie both discuss some of their insecurities and how they navigate them with they creep up. This episode is just two friends talking about life, love, and the pursuit of a semi-normal kind of life! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of Instagram  Kim on Instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim & Adina have known each other for several years. They met for the first time when Kim took some fitness classes at Adina's studio, Live Fit, in Arlington, TN. About a year after they met, Adina did a photo shoot with Kim and they had a blast and have stayed connected. In this episode, Adina talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and her motivation to start her business, Live Fit, and how it has grown and evolved over the past few years. Kim & Adina discuss why women fall into the trap of thinking that their bodies are never thin enough, muscular enough, etc. and Adina shares some of her strategies for changing that narrative. "You have to get your mind right!" Adina also opens up about some of her own insecurities and how she has dealt with the emotional pain she felt when her marriage of 20 years ended and what it feels like now that she has allowed herself the time to heal and grow. Spoiler alert: She is in a new relationship and her business is thriving! Adina is living proof that you can reinvent yourself and start over at any time in life. We are all unfinished and that is a beautiful thing! Connect with Adina on facebook Visit LiveFit's website And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of instagram  Kim on instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Dr. Jessica Ruffin has been Kim's gynecologist for over 15 years. During that time, Jessica has become more than Kim's doctor, she has become a friend. In this episode, Kim asks the questions and Jessica answers! They discuss when a young woman should have her first pap smear, the importance of talking to your kids about sex, hormones, libido, anxiety & menopause. "What is a hot flash anyway and where are all the drugs to enhance a woman's libido?!" This one is a fun Q & A about stuff that affects all of us. The more we know and understand our bodies, the more informed we are to make better choices about our health! Spoiler alert: We laugh a whole lot in this one! Wanna make an appointment with Jessica at here Memphis office? You can do that here: https://www.adamspatterson.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of instagram  Kim on instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Erin Schrier is one bad ass woman! She is a power lifter, personal trainer, Amyloidosis WARRIOR, and she is a survivor! Kim & Erin met several years ago at a fitness class. Shortly after they met, Erin booked Kim to do a photography session and they have kept up with each other ever since. In this episode, Erin shares her passion for fitness and the journey that led her to her latest endeavor, competitive powerlifting. Erin opens about about the emotional and verbal abuse she experienced in her first marriage. Kim & Erin also discuss the reasons why people stay in abusive relationships longer than they should and the shame the victim of the abuse often feels. SHAME can be a powerful tool for any abuser. Erin was diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis, a rare type of blood cancer, several months ago and in this episode she opens up about what it felt like to receive the news of the diagnosis and the ups and downs of the journey she is on now to kick this cancer in the ass. Erin is such a brave and inspiring woman! Life might knock her down but she gets right back up and keeps fighting!!! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of instagram  Kim on instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Jen & Kim connected on social media a couple of years ago and have worked together on several photography projects since. Jen is an incredibly talented Memphis artist! She's a singer, songwriter & performer who had used her art as a form of therapy to work through some personal trauma. She needed a way to get it out and she found that through her music. In this episode, Jen opens up about her personal experience of being sexually assaulted back in college and the pain of not being believed by the people who are supposed to protect you the most. Kim & Jen also discuss the "me too" movement, what a real man looks like, and the importance of setting boundaries. Jen also talks about the joy of being a mom and how growing up with an alcoholic & emotionally abusive mother has shaped her own approach to parenting. Spoiler alert: Sometimes our parents teach us the valuable lesson of what NOT to do as a parent. Kim & Jen also discuss all the exciting things on the horizon for Jen including writing lyrics & collaborating with other local artists. Jen is such a BRAVE woman and this episode is for anyone who has experienced something incredibly painful and has come out on the other side stronger. Where you have been and where you are going are different places! You can connect with Jen at: https://www.instagram.com/jen_vox/ Learn more about Jen's art: http://thecrownvox.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!  Let's get connected!  Kim's website  WTFeminine of instagram  Kim on instagram  Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Demetria Frank is an associate professor of Law at the Cecil Humphrey's school of Law and University of Memphis. Kim has been following Demetria on social media for a while and after seeing all of the incredible work Demetria is doing in the community to reform the criminal justice system, Kim knew she had to meet her and have her on the podcast. In this episode, Kim & Demetria discuss the problem of mass incarceration in the United States and why Demetria is making it her mission to help reform the criminal justice system and put an end to mass incarceration. She also discusses why it is so important to start by helping the youth, which is part of the work she does with "Project MI." Demetria is very passionate about ensuring that those who are incarcerated in this country have a voice. They have very few rights once they are incarcerated which is why it is important that they have people on the outside willing to speak for them. "We can all be freedom fighters." Kim & Demetria also discuss the "3 strikes" law and the impact that it's had on the prison system in America and the impact it has had on those who were incarcerated under this law. Something has to change! To learn more about the work Demetria is doing, you can check out the "Project MI" facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectMI/ To watch Demetria's TedX talk on "Freedom Fighters" just click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWw9d0NfoRE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3WnlAlCsfeQfKGSie_6XTmAvGYhLWD0qdDT_a8ajS5YR_q9uOtJuO56cM To listen to one of the best podcasts around that gives a voice to the men incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison and gives you truth about life inside, check out "Ear Hustle!" https://www.earhustlesq.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim & Amy have a rich and colorful friendship that spans about 27 years and it's so exciting for Kim to have Amy on the podcast this week! Amy has been an avid backpacker for several years and in this episode Kim & Amy chat about getting into the wild and climbing mountains. Amy shares how she first became passionate about the outdoors and talks about her most recent adventure, hiking to the base camp of Mt. Everest. Spoiler alert: It's not for the faint of heart! They also discuss Amy's passion for hunting and foraging for her own food. She talks about her decision to start hunting for her own meat and what is involved in that process including the blood and guts of it. "I believe you should be willing to look your food in the eye." What's next on the adventure list for Amy?! She tells us all about it and tries to recruit Kim to come along. Amy is truly one bad ass women! She's an adventurer, a huntress, a gatherer and knows how to live off the land and is not afraid to do it! Want to connect with Amy? Visit her blog below for lots of hiking and backpacking tips. https://demeters-dish.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR1NGYS9bXsCg0mHNGdl7-ubKVFqeahsXXYgQSBXEVM1K_N1oTxOqkXvt2Q And if you are ready to book your own trip to hike to the base camp of mt. Everest, you can check out the company Amy used to book her adventure through the link below: https://www.kandooadventures.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Nadia and Kim met several years through Kim's work as a photographer and the two women hit if off immediately and have been friends ever since. In the episode, Nadia tells Kim what is was like to grow up in a small Muslim community in Canada and what she misses the most about that experience. Spoiler alert: It's all about the love! Kim & Nadia also chat about the culture shock Nadia experienced as she moved from her small community in Canada to the southern city of Memphis, TN and how adjusted to her new surroundings. Kim & Nadia also discuss feminism, marriage, and Nadia shares the struggles she experienced in her first marriage. She also opens up in a very vulnerable way about the miscarriage she experienced that finally opened her eyes and gave her the courage to get prepared to stand on her with her two daughters as she set a plan in motion to file for divorce. In a nutshell, this is an episode is about a woman feeling empowered and finding her strength! It is also an episode about acceptance, tolerance, and love......lots of love!

Gina Hollenbeck is a mom & lung cancer WARRIOR! Kim met Gina back in 2016 when Kim started the WARRIOR project which is a photo shoot that celebrates women that are currently battling cancer as well as those who are now in remission. Since then, the two have become friends who continue to love and support each other. In this episode, Kim and Gina chat about selling most of your belongings and moving to a new country with two young boys in tow. Gina shares the ups and downs of this experience and what she learned about herself along the way. "Be where your feet are." Gina talks about about the time leading up to her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis and how she learned very quickly that you must be your own biggest advocate for your health. Nobody knows your body like you do! She also shares the ups and downs her journey since her diagnosis and how she will choose stars over mud every time. She also talks about the work she is doing to raise awareness around lung cancer and provide hope to others battling this wicked disease. Spoiler alert: Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Kim and Gina discuss the pressure women put on themselves to try and achieve someone else's idea of the perfect body and Gina opens up about her own struggle with anorexia which she had to face head on after she had been diagnosed with cancer. "The moment I decided that I needed some help is when cancer was eating away by body, I got down to about 103 lbs, but when I looked in the mirror all I could see was that I still had a little bit of fat on my belly. That was the turning point for me because I realized that I would never be thin enough." Gina's story is one of survival and hope! She is a brave and beautiful woman who is not afraid to be vulnerable and bare her soul. We are so grateful to her for sharing her story with us! This is our last episode of 2018 and we can't think of a sweeter note to end the year on. Happy listening and happy new year! We will be back in January with more kick ass women sharing their stories!!!   Connect with Gina: Gina's Army facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1491362994499479/ Donate to Gina's ALK research fund https://lungevity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=44949 And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Dianne Bevelander was born and raised in South Africa and now calls The Netherlands her home. She is a professor of management education, with a focus on gender equality, at Erasmus University and she is Kim's husband's cousin. Kim met Dianne several years ago for the first while visiting the Netherlands and the connection was immediate! Dianne is an incredible woman doing groundbreaking work to level the playing field for women. In this episode, Dianne shares what it was like growing up in South Africa and what brought her to the Netherlands. Kim & Dianne discuss the biases and other challenges that women face out in the world, specifically when it comes to women in management positions and other positions of leadership. They also discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion and the work that still needs to be done. "Diversity is inviting you to the party and inclusion is asking you to dance. I think a lot of us now understand diversity but we are still missing the boat on inclusion." Dianne teaches women that we all can lead and make a difference in helping to lift other women up. Women are 51% of the world's population and we can do great things together! "All of us can make a difference. We can lead from where we are." Dianne is also a cancer WARRIOR and has been in the fight of her life for several years now and is still fighting. She talks about about her battle with cancer and why she doesn't think of herself as sick. She also shares her feelings about life and death. Life is not a dress rehearsal so you must do all the things you want to do! "While you are living, LIVE!" This is a really powerful conversation with a beautiful and inspiring woman! Believe me when I tell you that we can all use a little bit of Dianne in our lives so get to listening! xoxo, Kim Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim has known Nichole Frazier for years and what started out as a working relationship quickly grew into a strong friendship. Nichole is a mom, entrepreneur, and a Lyme disease warrior. Since being diagnosed with Lyme disease almost a year ago, Nichole has been fighting a very painful and scary battle. in this episode, she opens up about the physical, mental, and emotional toll that this tricky disease has taken on her and her family. She also talks about what she has learned about herself through this difficult time and why being your own biggest advocate is everything! Spoiler alert: Lyme disease creates a sh*t show inside your body! Nichole is also a mom to 2 beautiful kiddos and she shares how she has been navigating motherhood when there are days where it's a struggle to even get out of bed but you know the show must go on. This episode is for anyone who has ever faced illness or great adversity and has said "Oh hell no! You will not take me down!" Follow Nichole on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lymeathomemom/ Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Shawn Sandy has been a friend and inspiration to Kim for years. Shawn is a mom, entrepreneur, heavy lifter, fear facer, girl scout troop leader, and one seriously bad ass woman! In this episode Shawn talks about the up and downs, mostly ups, of being an entrepreneur and how her experiences with too many bad sales training courses led her to start her business, The Selling Agency, where she teaches humans how to sell to other humans. Kim & Shawn discuss the importance of being true to yourself in all things and how comparison really is the thief of joy. You can only live your own life! Shawn also opens up about one of her big insecurities and how she has come to terms with it. "I'm a lot and I'm not for everyone and I'm ok with that but over the course of my life, sometimes that "too much" has cost me some friendships." Shawn also talks about raising her kids to be brave & independant souls and she shares some of her experiences as girl scout troop leader, including cookie time. Spoiler alert: It's NOT about the cookies! Connect with Shawn: Website: www.thesellingagency.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnSandy1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sksmemphis/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.k.sandy And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Annemie Rabau has been a dear friend of Kim's for many years. She is a mom, grandma, teacher, adventurer, and a survivor. Annemie grew up in Belgium and moved to the United States over 30 years ago and in this episode she talks about coming to America, becoming a mom, and her love for languages. We also talk about one of her big life changing adventures that included a 500+ mile walk, mostly in the rain, on the El Camino while wearing a backpack! She also opens up about the pain & incredible sense of loss that she felt when her marriage of 34 years ended because of infidelity. She shares some of the emotional fall out that came after the divorce and how she is still working to pick up the pieces. Spoiler alert: Hitting the reset button on your life at age 63 is scary as f**k! "Believe in your own goodness because you are good."

Chandra Carey is an associate professor at University of North Texas. Her teaching and research focuses on mental illnesses and the recovery experiences of women of color, as well as culturally responsive service provision in rehabilitation counseling practice.  In this episode Chandra opens up about the joys and challenges of being a mom to children with disabilities and how she is dedicated to raising awareness and removing the stigmas that exist around Down Syndrome. Spoiler alert: People with Down Syndrome are not always happy. They experience all of the emotions. Kim & Chandra also discuss their views about the current political climate in our country, the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and America's painful past and why we must never forget it.  Chandra also shares some of the struggles she is up against as a black woman in America. "America has this image that we have to uphold so if we talk about the negative aspects of our history, somehow it's unpatriotic for us to have those discussions. It's not American for us to revisit what our painful history looks like but we need to revisit that painful history so that everyone is aware and we don't get back to a space like the one we're in today." Chandra recommends watching "Born this Way." Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Jenn Pede is a women's fitness and nutrition coach who joins Kim to discuss her approach to food and fitness and how she has maintained a healthy and active lifestyle while overcoming injury. "The scale can really f*** with your emotions!" - Jenn Pede Jenn also opens up about her own struggles with infertility, being a primary caregiver for a loved one with cancer, growing up as an "adult" child, and the importance of self care. Find more inspiration and info from Jenn on Instagram, Facebook ) or at her website. Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of Instagram Kim on Instagram Kim on Facebook

"I'm an athlete stuck in a lipedemic fat body." Lesley Gilmer is graphic designer, mom, and one of Kim's closet friends. She joins Kim to discuss her history in the fitness industry and her own body image issues, as well as the eventual diagnosis of lipedema that helped her understand her body better. Lesley also shares about her experience of losing her brother to suicide and how motherhood has colored her understanding of that experience. Finally, Lesley and Kim discuss raising teenage girls with positive physical and emotional health in a society that promotes an unrealistic idea of beauty. "What I love about being us (you, me, our age), this is who I am. This is who I am and you can either like me or not like me." Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kelly is one third of the team behind MommyDearestInc.com a humorous look at motherhood through the eyes of three badass female friends. From her day job as a Reality TV Producer, to Mom of a house full of boys, her personal experience with sexual assault, to her families struggles overcoming brain cancer, Kelly Greenway is an open book, sharing her experiences and passion with you. "I just wish there was more non-judgemental support available and not just in feeding but in all of motherhood!" - Kelly Hoover Greenway Kelly and Kim discuss switching coasts to raise a family, living in and out of a liberal bubble and the ongoing effects of the "Me too" movement, both personally and publicly. Kelly also details her husband's battle against brain cancer, and the ongoing effects for her family, as well as the gratitude that comes with second chances. “I truly believe that we can accomplish anything for each other, with each other.” Find Kelly online On Instagram @kellyhgreenway @sweatpantsandsmokyeyes MommyDearestinc.com And visit DropintheBucket.org to help provide clean water to those who need it. Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

“When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers.” - Ellyn Satter Shana Goldman is a registered dietician, teacher and mother who joins Kim on the premier episode of WTFeminine to chat about diet, nutrition, motherhood and more. The ladies share their own history as well as the backstory of this very podcast's title and the pitfalls and pluses of female entrepreneurship. Get more info with Shana's reading list: "Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN & Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD "Health at Every Size" by Linda Bacon PhD "Nourishing Wisdom" by Marc David "Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on facebook

Thanks for stopping by!  In this short episode your host, Kim, will tell you a bit about herself and what you can expect on the upcoming episodes of the WTFeminine podcast!  There are so many kick ass women walking among us and Kim can't wait to shine a light on some of them!