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From Black clubwomen to members of preservation organizations, African American women have made commemoration a central part of Black life and culture. Alexandria Russell illuminates the process of memorialization while placing African American women at the center of memorials they brought into being and others constructed in their honor. Their often undocumented and unheralded work reveals the importance of the memorializers and public memory crafters in establishing a culture of recognition. Forced to strategize with limited resources, the women operated with a resourcefulness and savvy that had to meet challenges raised by racism, gender and class discrimination, and specific regional difficulties. Yet their efforts from the 1890s to the 2020s shaped and honed practices that became indispensable to the everyday life and culture of Black Americans. Intersectional and original, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen and Unseen (Illinois University Press, 2024) explores the memorialization of African American women and its distinctive impact on physical and cultural landscapes throughout the United States. Dr. Alexandria Russell is the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail and a WEB Du Bois Research Institute Non-Residential Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Dr. Russell continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

From Black clubwomen to members of preservation organizations, African American women have made commemoration a central part of Black life and culture. Alexandria Russell illuminates the process of memorialization while placing African American women at the center of memorials they brought into being and others constructed in their honor. Their often undocumented and unheralded work reveals the importance of the memorializers and public memory crafters in establishing a culture of recognition. Forced to strategize with limited resources, the women operated with a resourcefulness and savvy that had to meet challenges raised by racism, gender and class discrimination, and specific regional difficulties. Yet their efforts from the 1890s to the 2020s shaped and honed practices that became indispensable to the everyday life and culture of Black Americans. Intersectional and original, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen and Unseen (Illinois University Press, 2024) explores the memorialization of African American women and its distinctive impact on physical and cultural landscapes throughout the United States. Dr. Alexandria Russell is the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail and a WEB Du Bois Research Institute Non-Residential Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Dr. Russell continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From Black clubwomen to members of preservation organizations, African American women have made commemoration a central part of Black life and culture. Alexandria Russell illuminates the process of memorialization while placing African American women at the center of memorials they brought into being and others constructed in their honor. Their often undocumented and unheralded work reveals the importance of the memorializers and public memory crafters in establishing a culture of recognition. Forced to strategize with limited resources, the women operated with a resourcefulness and savvy that had to meet challenges raised by racism, gender and class discrimination, and specific regional difficulties. Yet their efforts from the 1890s to the 2020s shaped and honed practices that became indispensable to the everyday life and culture of Black Americans. Intersectional and original, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen and Unseen (Illinois University Press, 2024) explores the memorialization of African American women and its distinctive impact on physical and cultural landscapes throughout the United States. Dr. Alexandria Russell is the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail and a WEB Du Bois Research Institute Non-Residential Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Dr. Russell continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

From Black clubwomen to members of preservation organizations, African American women have made commemoration a central part of Black life and culture. Alexandria Russell illuminates the process of memorialization while placing African American women at the center of memorials they brought into being and others constructed in their honor. Their often undocumented and unheralded work reveals the importance of the memorializers and public memory crafters in establishing a culture of recognition. Forced to strategize with limited resources, the women operated with a resourcefulness and savvy that had to meet challenges raised by racism, gender and class discrimination, and specific regional difficulties. Yet their efforts from the 1890s to the 2020s shaped and honed practices that became indispensable to the everyday life and culture of Black Americans. Intersectional and original, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen and Unseen (Illinois University Press, 2024) explores the memorialization of African American women and its distinctive impact on physical and cultural landscapes throughout the United States. Dr. Alexandria Russell is the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail and a WEB Du Bois Research Institute Non-Residential Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Dr. Russell continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

From Black clubwomen to members of preservation organizations, African American women have made commemoration a central part of Black life and culture. Alexandria Russell illuminates the process of memorialization while placing African American women at the center of memorials they brought into being and others constructed in their honor. Their often undocumented and unheralded work reveals the importance of the memorializers and public memory crafters in establishing a culture of recognition. Forced to strategize with limited resources, the women operated with a resourcefulness and savvy that had to meet challenges raised by racism, gender and class discrimination, and specific regional difficulties. Yet their efforts from the 1890s to the 2020s shaped and honed practices that became indispensable to the everyday life and culture of Black Americans. Intersectional and original, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen and Unseen (Illinois University Press, 2024) explores the memorialization of African American women and its distinctive impact on physical and cultural landscapes throughout the United States. Dr. Alexandria Russell is the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail and a WEB Du Bois Research Institute Non-Residential Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Dr. Russell continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're sharing another show you might like. Cramped is a podcast created and hosted by Kate Downey, “because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus.” In this episode, Kate talks to her mom about joining the Boston Women's Health Movement in the 1970s. Why was body literacy such a big part of feminism in the 70s, but when Kate became an active feminist in Boston in the 2000s, she didn't get information about body literacy? To learn more, Kate talks to Laura Prieto, program director of Our Bodies, Ourselves. Listen to more episodes of Cramped here: https://www.katehelendowney.com/cramped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy the podcast episode for our January “Empower Women” Series, Planning for the Unexpected: Smart Strategies for Extended Healthcare Needs, featuring Meredith Pensack. Meredith is a long-term care insurance specialist with over 20 years of experience. Named one of the Boston Women's Business Journal's “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents,” Meredith  shared key considerations for navigating long-term care planning, including: The costs of care and its impact on your finances Special considerations women should keep in mind Understanding different types of long-term care insurance policies The role of underwriting and whether it's too late to create a plan Preparing for unplanned health changes     eredith Pensack has been a long-term care insurance planning specialist for over 20 years. She works nationally with clients and is knowledgeable about all types of long-term care insurance products. Meredith was voted “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents” by Boston Women's Business Journal.   Meredith's goal is to preserve her clients' retirement portfolios, as well as to protect their families from the financial and emotional consequences of requiring long-term care. She has helped many small business owners and self-employed individuals take advantage of the favorable tax treatments available for a long-term care insurance premium.

Send us a textRonald Brown was just sentenced to 100 years in prison, Yes, in Massachusetts. This crime story is utterly horrific. Mr. Brown is the reason of prisons. During Mr. Brown's latest rampage in 2016, he raped one roommate and sexually assaulted another. He forced one victim to shower to eliminate forensic evidence, during this time he insulted her ethnicity. Thankfully Mr. Brown is a dunce and left a prescription bottle with his name and address on the bottle. Brown's backpack contained evidence of these assaults and other crimes. Don't miss this episode!!Justia-https://bit.ly/3ZvzWk2Universal Hub-https://bit.ly/4glq4QABoston Herald-https://bit.ly/4gsd4Zw

Blind Mike and Bean Bag Ron in-studio. Kirk's report on Tom Brady looking to hire Bill Belichick in Vegas goes viral (00:00:30). Tony Massarotti is in hot-water after using a racial slur on the Felger and Massarotti radio show on 98.5 The Sports Hub... again (00:03:10). A Boston Women's professional soccer team apologizes for team commercial (00:17:00). Chris Klemmer covers the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne (00:30:50). 98.5 Sports Hub Program Director Rick Radzik declines to comment on Tony Massarotti's comments (00:38:00). Brianna Chickenfry says the Menendes brothers should have ran away (00:48:25). Ohio's Tate vs. Klemmer in New York (00::53:10). Mut thinks a Rick Radzik impersonator was fake (02:05:00).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kminshow

HOUR 1 - Tom Brady is now a minority owner of the Raiders, which leads Curtis to wonder why not the Patriots? People are mad at Curtis for saying Jackson is 52. He's 39 and not offended Courtney thinks the team name reveal for the Boston Women's pro soccer team was a big fail

600 - Tom Brady is now a minority owner of the Raiders, which leads Curtis to wonder why not the Patriots? 620 - People are mad at Curtis for saying Jackson is 52. He's 39 and not offended 650 - Courtney thinks the team name reveal for the Boston Women's pro soccer team was a big fail 700 - They Said It: Aaron Rodgers continues to be a douche 720 - Greg Bomb: Bezos was dining in the North End. Is he buying the Celtics? 750 - Curtis wants to do a Greg Hill Show cookbook 800 - Debate over whether it's creepy to get a girl's number from her luggage tag 820 - Greg is all for the flatulence in front of a spouse, Wiggy and Coco, aren't 850 - Wiggy is on his way to being a bidet influencer 900 - New bit: Ick or no ick! 920 - Courtney puts Jerry Jones in timeout for flipping out on radio host 950 - Dan Orlofsky out-douches Aaron Rodgers, enraging Curtis

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directors.Pamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Amy is joined by Emily Nielsen Jones & Kazi Mghendi to discuss their project -- The Girl Child and Her Long Walk to Freedom -- a faith-based organization seeking to spread awareness, share resources, and organize women and allies to push back against global patriarchy.Emily Nielsen Jones is a donor-activist engaged in promoting human equality, justice, and peace around the world. She is particularly passionate and engaged in the nexus of faith, gender, and development and working to mobilize our faith traditions to more fully and unambiguously embrace gender equality. In her role at the Imago Dei Fund, Emily has helped the foundation to adopt a “gender-lens” in its grantmaking with a particular focus on partnering with inspired female change agents, locally and around the world, to build bridges of peace and create a world where girls and women can thrive and achieve their full human potential. Emily brings a contemplative posture to both faith and philanthropy and is passionate about supporting the inner lives of change agents to lead with love and be their best selves in the challenging work they do.Emily is actively engaged in the women-led philanthropy movement, and is the author of numerous articles. She is the recipient of the Christians for Biblical Equality 2013 Micah Award and was named a 2014 Women's eNews “21 Leaders of the 21st Century” honoree. Emily has served on various boards including the Boston Women's Fund, Women Thrive, New England International Donor Network, Girl Rising, Union Theological Seminary, Nomi Network Campaign Leaders Council, and Sojourners Founders' Circle. Emily has a BA in Government from Dartmouth College and a Master's in Educational Policy from Boston University. She is a trained Spiritual Director through both the Selah Spiritual Direction Certificate Program and the Still Harbor Spiritual Direction Practicum.Kazi Mghendi is passionate about leadership development at all levels and uses her experience and expertise to identify and support community-led solutions to ending injustices caused by poverty and inequalities. With over 12 years of experience in humanitarian, leadership training, social development, community development, and financial inclusion, she leverages her expertise to solve some of the world's challenging and complex issues, including improving education standards in rural communities in Kenya. Kazi joins The Girl Child & Her Long Walk to Freedom team as a Project Manager to support the project and its mission to liberate our societies from patriarchal beliefs, values, and cultures that have seen girls and women as lesser humans in society for generations. Her focus and passion is in international development, leadership coaching, fundraising, partnerships/relationship management, project/program management, systems design, and strategic thinking to solve community challenges.Kazi founded Elimu Fanaka, a non-profit organization impacting public primary schools in rural underserved communities in Kenya through improving access to quality education and using systems change to create sustainable communities. She previously worked at Acumen, managing their East Africa Fellows Program and Academy, at Ongoza Institute as Stakeholder Engagement Manager, and at Adaptive Change Advisors as a Project Manager. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Development with a concentration in Integrated Community Development from Daystar University and a Master's in International Relations – Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs at the United States International University.

This week on The Codcast, Jennifer Smith of CommonWealth Beacon is joined by Kim Borman, executive editor of the Boston Women's Workforce Council, to discuss trends in gender and racial wage gaps in Boston, why they persist, and how to address them.

The Ripple Effect (A Nonprofit Imperative) Episode 10: "Situational Entanglement" Hosts: Ron Waddell (Founder, Executive Director of Legendary Legacies) and Marybeth Campbell (CEO of Worcester Community Action Council) Special Guest: Natanja Craig Oquendo (Executive Director of Boston Women's Fund) Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)    Be sure to reach out to us and share your expertise, leave a review or questions that you might have for our hosts! The Ripple Effect (774) 260-5549   In this episode of "The Ripple Effect," Marybeth, Ron and Natanja Craig Oquendo (Executive Director of Boston Women's Fund) tackle poverty and philanthropy with a refreshing perspective, blending humor, personal stories, and insightful reflections. They delve into the lived experiences of poverty, the challenges of navigating support systems, and the systemic barriers that keep people struggling, while also highlighting the expertise and resilience of those impacted by poverty. Advocating for centering community voices in finding solutions, they critique traditional philanthropy's shortcomings and explore innovative approaches to tackling social inequities. This heartfelt discussion offers a deeper understanding of poverty's complexities and the power of community-driven change, alongside insights into workplace dynamics and personal experiences with activism and philanthropy. The episode wraps up with a message of encouragement for all Black women, emphasizing themes of motherhood, leadership, and community support.   Check out our YouTube Channel For production inquiries please check out D2L Productions 

Rev. Laura Everett covers PWHL Boston for her website, Boston Women's Sports. She joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the game and what it means for the future of women's sports.

Excitement among fans of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Boston team is building as the team prepares for Game 5 of the first-ever league finals Wednesday. It marks a big moment for the team and for women's sports in the greater Boston area, said Rev. Laura Everett, who runs the blog Boston Women's Sports. Paris talks to her about the game and this moment, many decades in the making. 

In this episode Lizzie interviews Kim Borman, the Executive Director of the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC). Lizzie and Kim speak about how BWWC is collecting data from Boston employers to identify what the true gender and race gaps are to help raise awareness. For more information on BWWC visit: thebwwc.org

We get a good old-fashioned sit-in, a standard "trapped in an elevator", and finally, finally, Otis and Maeve get together. Join us as we chat about Season 4 Episode 7 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of sex activism. Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, abuse, assault, abortion, and other adult themes. Resources for this episode: * "History of [sexual assault] activism and legal change" (Australian Government, 2010) * "History of abortion" (Boston Women's Health Book Collective, 1998) * "History of abortion law timeline: 1850 to today" (Planned Parenthood, 2024) * "Australian Abortion Legislation" (Children By Choice, 2024) * "The 1970s and the fight for abortion rights in Australia" (Solidarity.net, 2022) * "How Sex Worker Activism Influenced the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in NSW, Australia" (Aroney & Crofts, 2019) * "The right to bare arms: the history of Australian sex worker activism" (Aroney, 2017) * "Mandatory consent education is a huge win for Australia – but consent is just one small part of navigating relationships" (Woodley et al., 2022) * "The reality of Safe Schools" (Alcorn, 2016)

A 2023 report from the Boston Women's Workforce Council shows that the gender wage gap in Greater Boston decreased by nine cents over the previous two years, while the racial wage gap increased by three cents since 2021. Today, Boston Globe Workforce and Income Inequality Reporter Katie Johnston joins The Common to break down this report, and what it can tell us about pay equity in our community. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

According to a report released this week from the Boston Women's Workforce Council, the gender wage gap in Greater Boston shrank, while the racial wage gap grew. We talk about why, and what to do next.

Boston Women's Market is not just another market; it's a place to become a change-maker and an opportunity for you to amplify your voice in support of women-founded businesses and artists. I had the best time chatting with Cara & Africa by zoom about how they met (that is still a topic up for debate between the two!), how they meant to just do a one time event and how it's transformed into what it is today! Ever since it's 2017 debut at the beautiful Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain, these ladies have been working tirelessly to preserve a space for founders and artists of all kinds; from wood-workers, to candle makers, to illustrators. And it's simple to join their journey for change. Head to one of their upcoming markets, give a shout-out to your favorite women-founded brand on your social media, or send mom a locally-made gift from the Shop. Boston Women's Market (bostonwomensmarket.com)

The bronze statues of the Boston Women's Memorial along the Women's Heritage Trail can now talk, thanks to a QR code that brings their voices to life. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

This year marks two decades since the Boston Women's Memorial was installed. It features statues of Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone. On Saturday, a new phase of the memorial will launch, allowing visitors to scan a QR code and hear the words written by the three women read out loud by three local women leaders.

On this episode we talk WNBA finals and league expansion with Laura Everett from Boston Women's Sports. Shirt by Gods Child Apparel Glasses by Warby Parker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baddestchaplain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baddestchaplain/support

Be Fearless, Be Bold, Be You. This is a mantra that Dominica Ribeiro shares with us in today's podcast, and it is one that she herself has lived. Dominica started her career in finance when she walked into a firm after graduating high school and asked for a job. 27 years later, she is Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer at Breckinridge, a leading asset manager firm. Dominica is as wise as she is brilliant. She gained her fierce independence and work ethic from her mother who taught her to work hard and not to depend on anyone else for what you want. Dominica shares how she nurtures the ideas of those around her at every level, and how her experience seeking mentors who don't look like her, has paid dividends for her career. She is a leader who is adept at building her own brand and is always focused on the positive. She shares how her dual roles of Executive and parent have taught her lessons about communication, negotiation, and strategy. We learned so much from this conversation and we hope you will too. Visit https://www.gobeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Dominica. Highlights: [04:09] Leveraging data [06:36] When the data proves you wrong [09:16] Expressing your opinion no matter what your role [12:25] Dominica's vision of being a leader [14:16] Building a brand [19:36] When your mentors don't look like you [23:10] Finding confidence [27:21] What led Dominica down her career path [29:39] Habits of success [32:06] Dominica's background and story [36:20] Lightning round questions Quotes: “Be fearless, be bold, but be you.” - Dominica Ribeiro “If you layer your opinion or thought process on top of the data, that is the power behind the decision or the conversation.” – Dominica Ribeiro “I've never had somebody who looks and acts like me and has my experience be a mentor to me, and I think that's the beauty of diversity of thought.” - Dominica Ribeiro Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you? - “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? - “Leadership is not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? - Mom, and empathetic. What is one change you've implemented that made your life better? - Weekly therapy. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? - “Roar” by Katy Perry About Dominica Ribeiro: Dominica is Breckinridge's chief marketing and distribution officer. In her role, she leads the firm's strategic distribution, including sales and relationship management, as well as the marketing plans and initiatives. She is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. Dominica has been with the firm since 2020 and has over 27 years of industry experience. Prior to Breckinridge, Dominica was head of institutional marketing at State Street Global Advisors where she was responsible for the development and execution of their overall marketing strategy. Campaigns focused on the promotion of State Street Global Advisors thought leadership, investment strategies, and gender diversity initiatives – notably, the Fearless Girl installation on Wall Street in New York City which helped raise awareness around the globe of the power of women in leadership, as well as the connection between increasing gender diversity on boards and long-term company performance. She began her career at Putnam Investments where she spent five years before joining the marketing and communications team at Fidelity Investments where she rose from communication analyst to director of institutional marketing, and then to vice president of institutional marketing. Dominica currently serves on the Board of Directors for Crispus Attucks Children's Center, a Boston-based childcare and development center, and as a Corporate Trustee for the Trustees of Reservations, the nation's oldest preservation and conservation organization. She also serves as a teen mentor for the Attleboro  Community Academy, a state accredited high school diploma program, which provides an alternative path to graduation for struggling students and high school dropouts. She is a member of 100 Women in Finance, Boston Women in Finance, Women in Pensions Network, and the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA). She previously served on the leadership committee for the 50/50 Women on Boards Boston chapter. Dominica holds a B.S. and a M.S. in Business Management from Lesley University. Links: Website: https://www.breckinridge.com/ LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominica-ribeiro/

What Boston sports team won five national championships in the last six years? Hint: it wasn't the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins. The answer: the Boston Renegades, a women's football team. While the local women's teams that have been winning championship after championship, they've received much less fanfare than their male counterparts at Fenway or Gillette Stadium. "Sports aren't inherently male, but in so many spaces we've come to accept them as such," said Rev. Laura Everett, author of the blog, Boston Women's Sports. "We have national and world champions playing locally, but they're not getting the coverage they deserve. Whereas so often women's sports teams are expected to prove that they're worthy, when the men's teams are just presumed that they are." But soccer fans may have reason to rejoice — a bid to bring a new national women's soccer team to Boston could materialize in coming years. Some experts hope it could be the catalyst for local women's teams to finally get the respect and higher profile they have earned. "It's exciting to think that women's pro soccer will be back, hopefully, in Boston and exciting because it's a sport and a league, the NWSL, that's really on the rise. It will be great to have Boston be part of that women's sports conversation nationally." GUESTS Shira Springer, sports journalist and lecturer in Managerial Communication at MIT Reverend Laura Everett, executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, author of the blog, Boston Women's Sports

Episode 5 invites Tony Scialli MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive toxicologist, to talk about the overuse of gynecologic surgeries – namely hysterectomies and Cesarean sections. Pharmanipulation is produced by PharmedOut, a Georgetown University Medical Center rational prescribing project. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://georgetown.box.com/s/1bdbxvaezezlpu0qsm02q3101mmhsi3a To learn more about Dr. Tony Scialli, please visit his website: https://www.scialliconsulting.com/#about Additional Resources The Cultural Warping of Childbirth by Doris Haire. Link: https://www.abebooks.com/9789315600471/Cultural-Warping-Childbirth-Doris-Haire-9315600479/plp Our Bodies, Ourselves by Boston Women's Health Collective. Link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Our-Bodies-Ourselves/Boston-Womens-Health-Book-Collective/9781439190661 Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin. Link: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31385160493&ref_=ps_ggl_17730880232&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9781570671043USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFs4ExX1P9YXQFUuTueJytlUy2VdelLMIBU7neywgGu14aYawh1w7hkaArxfEALw_wcB National Women's Health Network. Link: https://nwhn.org/ PharmedOut is supported primarily by individual donations. To donate, please visit: https://sites.google/com/georgetown.edu/pharmedout/donate

Lucy Stone is sometimes written about as the person who should be mentioned alongside Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Susan B. Anthony. She lived an incredibly unique life for a woman of her time and station.   Research: Michals, Debra “Lucy Stone.” National Women's History Museum. 2017. www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/lucy-stone Million, Joelle. “Woman's Voice, Woman's Place: Lucy Stone and the Birth of the Woman's Rights Movement.” Praeger. 2003. Kerr, Andrea Moore. “Lucy Stone: Speaking Out for Equality.” Rutgers University Press. 1992. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780813518602/page/n323/mode/2up Blackwell, Henry B. “What the South can do. How the Southern states can make themselves masters of the situation. To the legislatures of the Southern states.” New York. Robert J. Johnston, printer. January 15, 1867. Library of Congress: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/rbc/rbpe/rbpe12/rbpe127/12701100/12701100.pdf Tucker, Neely. “Stone/Blackwell Marriage: To Love And Honor, But Not ‘Obey.'” Library of Congress Blog. May 5, 2020. https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2020/05/stone-blackwell-marriage-to-love-and-honor-but-not-obey/ com Editors. “Lucy Stone.” Biography. Com. Nov. 23, 2021. https://www.biography.com/activists/lucy-stone Smith, Bonnie Hurd. “Lucy Stone.” Boston Women's Heritage Trail. https://bwht.org/lucy-stone/ “Lucy Stone.” National Women's Hall of Fame. https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/lucy-stone/ “Garrisonians.” Vermont Christian Messenger. Jan. 30, 1850. https://www.newspapers.com/image/490750662/?terms=%22Lucy%20Stone%22&match=1 Hays, Elinor. “Morning Star.” New York. Harcourt, Brace & World. 1961. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/morningstar00hays/page/n7/mode/2up Lang, Allison. “The 14th and 15th Amendments.” National Women's History Museum. Fall 2015. https://www.crusadeforthevote.org/14-15-amendments/ Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Lucy Stone". Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lucy-Stone Wheeler, Marjoeiw Spruill. “New Women of the New South: The Leaders of the Woman Suffrage Movement in the Southern States.” Oxford University Press. 1993. McMillen, Sally Gregory. “Lucy Stone: An Unapologetic Life.” Oxford University Press. 2015. “Love and Protest in a Marriage.” Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/women-fight-for-the-vote/about-this-exhibition/seneca-falls-and-building-a-movement-1776-1890/family-friends-and-the-personal-side-of-the-movement/love-and-protest-in-a-suffrage-marriage/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As women wield greater economic power and harness their influence to lead change, their generosity is rapidly transforming the philanthropic landscape. What is possible when women are active participants in philanthropic work, engaging all the levers available to advance the public good? The Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI), part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI, increases understanding of women's philanthropy through rigorous research and education with the vision of empowering women to use their wealth and power to uplift others. Following WPI's sixth national symposium All In, All Rise, WPI Associate Director Jacquie Ackerman sat down with three symposium participants to discuss how women's involvement in philanthropy influences and strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving and builds a more diverse community of engaged citizens. This is an excerpt of a conversation that was part of the Blackbaud Grantmaking 2023 Thought Leadership Webinar series. For the entire thought-provoking discussion, please watch the full webinar. Guests:  Moderator: Jacquie Ackerman, Associate Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute Dr. Monique Couvson, President and CEO, Grantmakers for Girls of Color Natanja Craig-Oquendo, Executive Director, Boston Women's Fund Marsha Morgan, Board Advisory Member, Community Investment Network and Black Women Give Back honoree Resources:  Woman's Philanthropy Insitute Grantmakers for Girls of Color Community Investment Network Boston Women's Fund Blog Post: The All-In Woman Philanthropist Full Webinar

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directorsPamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

The Tampa Bay Lightning stunned the Boston Bruins 3-2 as Nikita Kucherov assisted on all three goals. We break down the importance of the Bolts strong play. Plus three teams further down in the standings pulled off upsets as the Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks beat playoff contenders to upset their own tank for Bedard plans. We also have an exclusive interview as our Erica Ayala sits down with PHF President Reagan Carey in our bi-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight. And Rachel and Gil preview the best games around the NHL from an exciting slate of weekend action. All this and more on the Friday edition of the Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Lightning stunned the Boston Bruins 3-2 as Nikita Kucherov assisted on all three goals. We break down the importance of the Bolts strong play.Plus three teams further down in the standings pulled off upsets as the Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks beat playoff contenders to upset their own tank for Bedard plans.We also have an exclusive interview as our Erica Ayala sits down with PHF President Reagan Carey in our bi-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight.And Rachel and Gil preview the best games around the NHL from an exciting slate of weekend action.All this and more on the Friday edition of the Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Action got underway indoors and especially in cross country but the biggest news of the week was Kenyan doping busts, a loaded Boston Women's Marathon field being announced, and the revealing of the Paris Olympics schedule. Will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone try and quadruple? Could Jakob Ingebrigtsen really try the triple? The big action this week is the Houston full and half marathons where the American records in the half could fall. Want to hear us break it down? You'll have to be a Supporters Club member as it will be on our Friday "15" subscribers only podcast. Supporters Club members are the hardest core running fans on the planet. They get a 2nd podcast every week, all the exclusive Letsrun content, a free LetsRun shirt (if they sign up for a year) and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Are you a sports fan? Do you not want people snooping on your internet traffic? Start your New Year's off by getting a VPN and be sure to use the VPN we at LetsRun use. Try NordVPN today. Go here for a 30 day trial. https://www.letsrun.com/vpn Show notes: 08:08 2023 Boston Marathon women's field is impressive. Deepest and fastest ever in Boston. 26:28 Paris Olympic schedule is out. Who can double? Who can triple or quadruple? 36:44 Will Jakob try the 10k/ 1500/ 5k triple? 47:29 More Kenyan doping suspensions including Michael Saruni, NCAA 800m indoor record holder, and Alice Aprot 01:07:44 Indoor/XC action - Jake Wightman gets beat in 3k by 2:12 marathoner 01:13:39 Hobbs Kessler 2:20 1000m 01:14:28 Cross action - Geoffrey Kamworor impresses 01:17:55 Signings- Stephanie Bruze pulls a Tom Brady and unretires 01:22:09 Natosha Rogers to Puma 01:25:04 David Ribich Joines Union Athletic Club 01:30:16 Noah Kibet the future at 800? Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week (the Friday 15 - which is usually much more than 15 minutes), savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/029733b9-b772-4902-a4c1-0bdb8153aa34 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Robin devotes the episode to the 50th anniversary of the feminist classic Our Bodies Ourselves—updated and digital! Guests: members of the Boston Women's Health Collective Amy Agigian, Diana Namumbejja Abwoye, Judy Norsigian, and Marta Pagán-Ortiz.

Heather Auclair-Welch is the owner of Mermaids and Madeleines, and while she originally hails from Southwest Harbor in Maine and got her start selling artfully decorated rocks as a kid, now she calls Massachusetts home and creates coastal-inspired jewelry and art. The brand evokes positivity, and feelings of calm and joy reminiscent of being near the ocean on a beautiful day. A self-proclaimed introvert making her way as a business leader sharing her brand and her creations with the world, Heather shares so many powerful insights during our conversation. You're going to walk away inspired! Where you can find Mermaids + Madeleines:- Website: https://www.mermaidsandmadeleines.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsandmadeleines/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mermaidsmadeleines- Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/HeatherAuclairWTo order from Mermaids + Madeleines and receive 15% off, use coupon code Kate15Mentions from the show:- On the Road Again: https://www.instagram.com/ontheroadagain_official/- Love Lissy Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lovelissylou/?hl=en- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): https://www.risd.edu/- "Rhode Island, Jewelry Capital of the World:" https://estatesintime.com/2018/09/01/jewelry-capital/- Boston Women's Market: https://www.bostonwomensmarket.com/- The New England Coastal Creative: https://necoastalcreative.com/- Cape Cod & Islands Gift Show: https://www.ccgiftshow.com/- Michelle Dyson Art: https://www.michelledysonart.com/- Jenna Kutcher "Goal Digger" podcast: https://jennakutcherblog.com/goal-digger-podcast/- Miss Mindset podcast: https://www.missmindset.net/miss-mindset-podcast- "The Desired Brand Effect: Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Brand" by Tracy Matthews: https://amzn.to/3EgKk4AStay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!Links may be affiliate links, which means we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.

From early women's liberation's goal in the “Declaration of Sentiments” of rethinking the role of the body to the western philosophy of the mind/body split, the body has been theorized, politicized, and policed. Despite this history of oppression, the body has also been a site of resistance and power. Our hosts discuss various myths, like that of the vaginal orgasm, about the body and landmark texts that have shaped our thinking about embodiment. While the title and inspiration for this episode is taken from the 1970 book Our Bodies, Ourselves by the Boston Women's Health Collective, this episode expands the conversation about embodiment to touch upon trauma studies and trans experience.For full notes, visit: http://www.sarahisomcenter.org/swerve-south/our-bodies-ourselves

Jenny Mushkin Goldman was 17 years old when a group of anti-abortion protestors ambushed her high school, in the summer of 1999. TEEN PEOPLE magazine was there to capture the scene, and quoted Jenny in their story, which was published in the December 1999/January 2000 issue. More than two decades later, Jenny shares her thoughts on America's post-Roe future; in a timely examination of protest, radicalization, and the undoing of Roe v. Wade. Key themes: - paid family leave - Election 2016 - feminism and sexism - art history and contemporary art practice - young adulthood - motherhood - family identity and intergenerational trauma - reproductive rights - protest Notes: Learn more about Jenny's curatorial practice on her website: www.kingold.art. Find me on www.annasoper.ca, and on Twitter and Instagram at TeenPeoplePod. Music, audio and effects: Pixabay (intro music, sound effects) "Why we're here" Northampton Community Television, CC BY 3.0 < www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 >, via Wikimedia Commons "Boston Women's March January 21, 2017" Victor Grigas, CC BY 4.0 < www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 >, via Wikimedia Commons Fog Lake (outro music)

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directorsPamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

On St. Patrick's Day weekend in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stole 13 works of art, ranging from a Vermeer masterpiece to a decorative eagle. By dawn the next morning, the thieves and the art had vanished, and clues were few and far between. In the thirty-odd years since the theft, not one piece has been recovered, despite a $10 million reward. Sources include: "The Gardner Heist" by U. Boser, 2009 "This Is a Robbery: The World's Greatest Art Heist", Netflix documentary, 2021 "About Isabella and her Museum", staff writer for ISGM, n.d. "Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924)", by B. H. Smith for Boston Women's Heritage Trail, n.d. "25 Years After Gardner Museum Heist, Video Raises Questions" by T. Mashberg for the New York Times, 2015 "Milton art thief Myles Connor steals scenes in Netflix doc on Gardner museum heist", by D. Barbuto for The Patriot Ledger, 2021 "What to Know About the Gardner Museum Heist", by N. McGreevy for Smithsonian Magazine, 2021

WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Melissa is the Founder of Grapevine Marketing where she leads the strategy and operations of the agency, working with businesses and educational institutions to help them grow and thrive. She launched Grapevine Marketing thirteen years ago in an effort to help organizations build proven, trackable campaigns so that they see real-time results. After years of working within marketing teams, she saw an opportunity to support mid-level organizations with resources and capabilities that were newly accessible thanks to the growth of digital marketing platforms. Melissa holds certifications in inbound marketing and SEO, and her firm maintains agency partner relationships with Google, Hubspot, and Constant Contact. She is a member of the Boston Women's Leadership Council and has presented on the topics of digital marketing and awareness-building at dozens of events and workshops for business and nonprofit audiences. Melissa holds a BS in Business Administration from Northeastern University and lives in Massachusetts with her husband and young son. They can often be found searching for dinosaur fossils and footprints, discovering the best spots to eat throughout New England, skiing, or riding the area's bike trails. Contact Melissa - https://www.grapevinemktg.com/

Join us as historian and scholar Dr. Emily Seitz shares the complex and nuanced history of obstetrics in the 19th century, including when women began entering the workforce as physicians, the complexity of language and legislation of birth, and some of the the origins and intricacies of abortion and reproductive justice. Content warning include miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion.Emily Seitz (she/her) earned a PhD in history and women's, gender, and sexuality studies from The Pennsylvania State University in 2021.  By day she's a non profit fundraiser, and with her husband, Mat, toddler-wrangler extraordinaire to her three children, Isla, Benjamin, and Nathaniel.  In her spare time she's trying her hand at creative writing.  You can find her on Instagram @emilyseitzwrites. Print ResourcesWhen Abortion was a Crime (academic book, though very accessible!) written by Leslie ReaganOur Bodies, Ourselves (resource for women who want to   know more about their health and sexuality, including abortion), by the Boston Women's Health CollectiveTrans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource By and For Transgender Communities, 2nd Edition by Laura Erickson-SchrothWeb ResourcesGuttmacher InstituteNational Network of Abortion FundsAbortion Liberation Fund of PASisterSongACLUNational Advocates for Pregnant WomenLiberate AbortionAnd of course, if anyone is a history nerd, I want to give a shout-out to the Drexel Legacy Center.  They have a very cool website where people can learn more about early medical education for women and have done such a nice job of making these resources accessible to the public.

The 2022 Boston Marathon pro fields are amazing and Mary Kate Shea, the Boston elite athlete coordinator, joined us to talk about the fields with the release of the men's field which includes Kenenisa Bekele taking on Geoffrey Kamworor, plus the fastest marathoners in the world in 2021 (Titus Ekiru 2:02:57) and 2020 (Evans Chebet 2:03:00), defending Boston champ Benson Kipruto, New York champ Albert Korir, and Lawrence Cherono. The women's field is absolutely loaded with Peres Jepchirchir vs Joyciline Jepkosgei vs Molly Seidel (and we discuss it but also broke it down on yesterday's regular pod). Show notes below. Start 2022 Out Right! Get Electrolytes without the Junk No sugar, no artificial flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free Drink LMNT sample pack of 6 flavors. If you don't like it Wejo (wejo@letsrun.com) will refund your money. Train better in 2022. Get Your tickets to the Millrose Games January 29th in NYC Show notes: Start - overview of her job and men's field 23:05 Competing vs London 30:21 American appearance fees 33:20 Eliud Kipchoge will race Boston at some point 38:43 Boston Women's field 50:26 Running the race / the tv broadcast Contact us Call 1-844-LETSRUN and hit option 7 for the secret podcast voicemail. You can now text us at 1- 844-538-7786 or Email podcast@letsrun.com Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/209e6959-46d8-4505-be64-fe35d0989608

Wendy Sanford grew up in an upper-middle-class white suburban family in Princeton, New Jersey. During the socially turbulent time of the 1970s, she became a feminist, a lesbian, and a Quaker. A founding member of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Wendy co authored and edited many versions of Our Bodies, Ourselves, the women's health...

Wendy Sanford, author, editor, and a founding member of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective. Her debut memoir is These Walls Between Us: A Memoir of Friendship Across Race and Class (SheWrites Press).  On Wendy Sanford's website you can go to a page titled Meet Mary Norman: Leading the way for women in New Jersey corrections work 1968-1993. On that page are a series of events that shaped Mary Norman's life and the people she worked with. These are interesting stories that highlight her contributions. For example, when she was punished for her belief in prisoner rehabilitation, she turned what was meant to be a demeaning demotion into a training program to teach pre-release inmates how to prepare for next steps, filling out work applications, dressing for interviews, things like that. This week's Write the Book Prompt is to go to that site and read about Mary Norman and her work. Then, if you are moved to do so, write a poem, story, or essay about whatever comes to mind. Maybe you could write about one of the prisoners who had to learn how to dress for an interview. Or you could write from the perspective of a racist guard who didn't like Mary supervising his work, but came to like and respect the way she supported him. I hope that - like me - you will be inspired by what you learn.  Good luck with your work in the coming week, and tune in next week for another prompt or suggestion.   Music Credit: Aaron Shapiro 707  

WENDY SANFORD grew up in an upper-middle-class white suburban family in Princeton, New Jersey, and attended private schools throughout her life. During the socially turbulent time of the 1970s, she became a feminist, a lesbian, and a Quaker. A founding member of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Wendy coauthored and edited many versions of the women's health and sexuality classic Our Bodies, Ourselves from 1973 to 2011. In seminary at Harvard Divinity School in the '80s, she began to read works of women of color as “devotional reading,” to remedy her previous exclusive exposure to white and mostly male authors. She served for nearly a decade in campus ministry in the Boston area. In her fifties, she began to reckon with her own white skin and the benefits that came to her through being white. In 2003, she earned an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. She is grateful to Mary Norman for partnering with her to create this book. She lives in Cambridge, MA, with Polly Attwood, her spouse of 41 years.

WENDY SANFORD grew up in an upper-middle-class white suburban family in Princeton, New Jersey, and attended private schools throughout her life. During the socially turbulent time of the 1970s, she became a feminist, a lesbian, and a Quaker. A founding member of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Wendy coauthored and edited many versions of the women's health and sexuality classic Our Bodies, Ourselves from 1973 to 2011. In seminary at Harvard Divinity School in the '80s, she began to read works of women of color as “devotional reading,” to remedy her previous exclusive exposure to white and mostly male authors. She served for nearly a decade in campus ministry in the Boston area. In her fifties, she began to reckon with her own white skin and the benefits that came to her through being white. In 2003, she earned an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. She is grateful to Mary Norman for partnering with her to create this book. She lives in Cambridge, MA, with Polly Attwood, her spouse of 41 years.

We had the pleasure of interviewing EMELINE over Zoom video! Up-and-coming singer/songwriter EMELINE shares her magnetic new single “this is how i learn to say no” — a strong-minded and cathartic pop song about the power in setting boundaries and speaking your truth. “this is how i learn to say no” follows the 22-year-old artist's breakout single “flowers & sex” (an equally candid track that amassed over 10 million global streams in just eight weeks). Go HERE to download/stream “this is how i learn to say no” now.Originally from Rhode Island and now based in Los Angeles, EMELINE has a tremendous vocal range that's in full force on “this is how i learn to say no.” With its woozy guitar tones and darkly charged beats, the track also showcases EMELINE's immense talent as a lyricist, striking a stunning balance between raw vulnerability and unapologetic self-possession (e.g., “People talk shit, say they're gonna get better/I hold my breath, I can't hold it forever”). Written about her last relationship failing as she learned to set boundaries, “this is how i learn to say no” also speaks to the experience of watching her parents' 15+ year marriage fall apart. Proving the incredible impact of her songwriting and vocal work, EMELINE recently had a viral moment on TikTok after posting a clip of her father's deeply emotional reaction to hearing “this is how i learn to say no” for the first time.“Setting up boundaries in order to show up for myself is a necessity for me, says EMELINE. “Once I realized that, I told my ex I didn't deserve to be hurt in the ways that he hurt me, and then I went straight to the studio and wrote “this is how i learn to say no”. A few days later I uploaded the song to TikTok and experienced an outpouring of encouragement and understanding from people who felt seen in the lyrics and were empowered to set boundaries and heal in their own lives. I believe that it is my mission in life to be a healer, and music is the channel I use to do that.”A multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar and piano, EMELINE first broke through with the premiere of “flowers & sex” — an irresistibly bold anthem that hit #4 on Spotify's U.S. Viral 50 chart. Along with landing on nearly 30 Spotify editorial playlists, the track earned critical praise from outlets like Paper (who noted that the “blunt pop anthem…arrives at a time when people are craving a little self-love and a lot of sexual pleasure after a year of endless isolation”) and Earmilk (who hailed the song as“seductive, confident and perfect in synergy” while praising EMELINE as “transformative”). EMELINE first teased “flowers & sex” with an ecstatic clip on TikTok that's now surpassed a staggering 18 million views combined, while the track has amassed over 10 million global streams since it's release in June.In all of her music, EMELINE moves forward with her mission of uplifting and supporting women everywhere. Naming the gritty honesty of artists like Alanis Morissette among her main inspirations, she previously made waves with a captivating performance at the the first-ever Boston Women's March, where she debuted her empowering single “Hush” to a crowd of 175,000.ABOUT EMELINEBorn in Rhode Island and based in Los Angeles, EMELINE is an emerging artist with a boldly original songwriting voice. Her effortless vocal tone, biting lyrics, and affinity for eccentric production converge in such fiercely honest tracks as “flowers & sex” — a June 2021 release that amassed over 10 million global streams in just eight weeks, in addition to hitting #4 on Spotify's U.S. Viral 50 chart, landing on nearly 30 Spotify editorial playlists, and surpassing 18 million views on TikTok. A multi-instrumentalist who plays piano and guitar, EMELINE has entranced audiences since taking the stage at the first-ever Boston Women's March, where the then-17-year-old debuted her single “Hush” to a crowd of 175,000. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter is at work on new music and continuing with her mission of creating uncompromising pop that supports and uplifts women everywhere. Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTokWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #EMELINE #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Tonight's episode is the culmination of my month-long journey into the history, biology, and experiences of women. My survey responses are modified from the book, “The Women Who Broke All the Rules” By Susan B. Evans, Ed. D., and Joan P. Avis, Ph. D., and I made lots of discoveries hearing about different women's perspectives. Included in tonight's episode is my review of two chapters of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, and my rant about the unconscionable invasion of property that I suffered at the beginning of the week. Lastly, my cohorts and I share with you some words of wisdom that, hopefully, you can incorporate into your life. Thank you so much for taking this journey with me. Don't forget to check out Leslie M. Jasper's blog at www.constructiontales.com and Vic's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/zera77Promo: The Horror AcademicIntro Music: Sean FaustOutro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

Amy: Welcome to Breaking Down Patriarchy! I'm Amy McPhie Allebest. Our book today was published in 1970, and it's called Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Book By and For Women. And before we even talk about the content I want to pause and think about the weight of that title. For listeners who have been with us since the beginning, you'll remember Gerda Lerner's The Creation of Patriarchy, and how ancient laws designated women's bodies as belonging to men. For thousands of years, women were legally bought and sold by men. Men had the right to kill a woman for breaking certain laws or to kill her baby if they decided to; men had the legal right to rape and to beat their wives until very, very recently, even in this country. Then think of the medical paternalism in “The Yellow Wallpaper,” and how women were still not believed when they talked about their own physical or mental health. Then remember “The Case for Birth Control” in the 20's and 30's, and how the Comstock Laws forbade people from mentioning women's reproductive systems, and birth control was completely illegal, so women had no idea how to control their own pregnancies or births. When we consider this historical timeline, it feels like a powerful act for women to proclaim OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: A BOOK BY AND FOR WOMEN. It's an act of claiming ownership and sovereignty. I should also alert listeners that we do talk about sexuality in this episode, so if you've recommended this podcast to kids, you should give this one a listen before deciding what age it's appropriate for. And now I want to introduce my reading partner today, Jessica Harder. Hi, Jessica! Jessica:  (Response) Amy: Jessica is my husband Erik's cousin (younger and cooler than we are) :) , and she's the niece of the amazing Franceskay Allebes, who did our episode on John Stuart Mill's The Subjection of Women a few months ago. So to start off, Jessica, can you tell us a little about yourself? Jessica:  • born in 1984/ Grew up in southern California. Conservative religious upbringing with a strong patriarchal culture Dutch background influence in upbringing I didn't realize some of my upbringing was Dutch culture until I later lived there.  Dutch culture is closer to an egalitarian society than in the US.    Mixed messages: Many strong women in my family/ women take a back seat to men at church I was also trained to want children and a husband. But could have cared less for this.  Parents artist: art was an influence at home Started designing and sewing at the age of 4      At 5 years old I saw a career woman wearing a suit pick up another kid at school. I was mesmerized. At that moment I knew I had to be a career woman.  I figured out I could combine the designing and career together and At 16 started designing for a designer.   17 was on the Nordstrom's fashion Board  At 18 I went to school for design, which was a no brainer.  At the same time I started doing yoga and meditation    Started working for a local designer all through school.  When I graduated I took off and moved to the Netherlands.    The first week there I met my husband. I taught myself to speak Dutch. While I lived there I worked in tourism, for a bike company, and in the fashion industry.    Work sent me back to school to study the Dutch language and I started doing translation work for them.  After 6 years I ended my time in the Netherlands working for my favorite designer    My husband and I moved to USA. We lived with and took care of my Dutch grandfather for 4 years. I went through a career switch due to: toxic environment, not wanting to promote consumerism, wanting to work less than 70 hours a week.  So after 13 years of doing yoga I completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Program and became a yoga teacher.  In my teaching carrier I taught at a senior center, rock

Five decades on, Laura Barton looks back at the creation of Our Bodies, Ourselves - a revolutionary text in the history of women's liberation. Written and published by a group of women who met in 1969 at a Women's Liberation Conference, and who later formed the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, it discussed sexual health, sexual orientation, birth control, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, consent and abuse. Interweaving women's personal stories with practical, clearly written information, it encouraged women to not only get to know their own bodies but to enjoy their sexuality. It became one of the best-selling feminist texts of all time, updated repeatedly across the decades with the most recent edition coming out in 2011. In this Archive on 4, we hear new interviews with some of the Our Bodies, Ourselves founders - Miriam Hawley, Wendy Sanford, Norma Swenson, Jane Pincus, Judy Norsigian and Vilunya Diskin - alongside vivid recordings from the feminist movement at the time and archives from the project over the decades. We explore the freedom that can come from self-knowledge - the power in knowing how we work, on not having to defer to others for explanation of our pain or our pleasure and delve into how the text has been adapted across borders with current OBOS board member Diana Namumbejja Abwoye. We also hear from sex educators and writers inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, as Laura examines what factors can shape our access to information. With archive from the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, WDEE and WAMU Presented by Laura Barton Produced by Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

If you worked in Boston in the 1970s, you may have known that a group of women clerical workers mobilized for better pay, advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment. After organizing, they eventually formed the organization 9to5, which still exists today in several U.S. cities and inspired the hit film 9 to 5 starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin. In this episode, I talk about what's still happening today and the lessons we can take from those inspiring women clerical workers of Boston, including the importance of forming unions. Read more about the new film: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/9to5-the-story-of-a-movement/ See the screening schedule: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-up/screening-schedule/?film=9to5-the-story-of-a-movement If you've been abused at work related to your race, gender, disability, age, or other demographic and would like to share your story anonymously, email info@dignitytogether.org. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy

On this episode, Paige interviews the ultimate badass Africa Rubio, the Co-Founder of the Boston Women’s Market and Namastay Well. In addition to Co-Founding two incredible companies, she also is a gut and hormone health coach! Africa shares her experience moving from Spain to Boston, MA and how she coped with a deep sense of loneliness in an entirely new place. Paige and Africa chat about meeting strangers for coffee, and how random meet ups can lead to incredibly big ideas. Africa shares her experience with building community and long lasting connections, how to really shine when applying to art markets, how to manage your imposter syndrome, and helpful tips on how to effectively distribute your time and energy. To support Africa Rubio, the Boston Women’s Market, and Namastay Well, please follow:https://www.bostonwomensmarket.com/ and https://www.namastaywell.co/

Warning: This post is going to be a little bit crude. I find the proceedings in the Senate to be very crude, so this is nothing compared to that – but if crude language isn’t for you, this might be one to skip. Hey everybody – the Heritage Foundation would like you to know that Amy Coney Barrett is NOT a handmaid for patriarchy. I saw a headline from them saying as such when I googled her name and “Handmaid for the Patriarchy” because I was sure someone had already written this piece and found the Heritage Foundation’s headline instead. And we should all trust that the Heritage Foundation knows about these things, right? That Conservative Fundamentalist Think Tank wouldn’t say something like that if it wasn’t true, right? The fact is – The Heritage Foundation, while being a great representation OF the Patriarchy, does not know what the Patriarchy is – and certainly does not understand how Barrett is, in fact, absolutely a handmaiden for it. To read more of The New SCOTUS Handmaiden of the Patriarchy visit the Songs for the Struggling Artist blog. This is Episode 225 Song: Somebody's Something by Kaci Bolls Photo by Kai Medina from the Boston Women’s March 2019 via WikiCommons To support this podcast: Give it 5 stars in Apple Podcasts. Write a nice review! Rate it wherever you listen or through: https://ratethispodcast.com/strugglingartist Join my mailing list: www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/ Like the blog/show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongsfortheStrugglingArtist/ Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/emilyrdavis Or buy me a coffee on Kofi: http://ko-fi.com/emilyrainbowdavis or PayPal me: https://www.paypal.me/strugglingartist Follow me on Twitter @erainbowd Instagram and Pinterest Tell a friend! Listen to The Dragoning here and support via Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany As ever, I am yours, Emily Rainbow Davis

Historians call it ephemera: the ticket stubs and posters that often are just thrown away or put in scrapbooks. But there are times when the humble handmade sign becomes more than a personal memory — it becomes documentary evidence of a special moment in time. That's why Smithsonian archivists started collecting the handmade posters and other materials especially created for the street protests following the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Why is it important to collect this protest art? And what is its historic meaning? Guests: Aaron Bryant, museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Steven Booth, archivist with the U.S. National Archives, and member of ‘The Blackivists' a collective of trained Black archivists who prioritize Black cultural heritage preservation. Alessandra Renzi, associate professor of communication studies at Concordia University, who spearheaded ‘The Art of the March' initiative at Northeastern University - a digital archive of the 2017 Boston Women's March. LATER IN THE SHOW: “See Yourself in STEM” — That's the theme of the Massachusetts third annual STEM Week, which kicks off Oct. 19. The theme zeroes in on the need to reach out to women of color. Just 4 percent of scientists and engineers in the U.S. are Black or Hispanic women, according to a 2015 report by the National Science Foundation. For 25 years, the Science Club for Girls has aimed to expose and engage young women of color by providing free experiential science programming in Cambridge. They've had great success: 100% of the girls, who mostly come from underrepresented communities, have gone on to college. In addition to the Science Club, 26 Boston public high school seniors have won the inaugural Paula S. Apsell Scholarship, which is co-sponsored by GBH. These scholarship winners plan to study in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Both efforts hope to empower young women, especially, who still represent a tiny percentage of the 600,000 Massachusetts residents who work in STEM. Guests: Christina Exilhomme, Freshman at Northeastern University on the pre-med track, and one of the winners of The Paula S. Apsell | GBH STEM Boston Public School Scholarship. Kaelyn Brown, Co-director of the Science Club for Girls Harvard Mentor chapter, and senior at Harvard majoring in neuroscience. Alejandra Carvajal, Science Club for Girls' Governance Chair on the Board of Directors and Chief Legal Officer forMomenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Cambridge. SHOW CREDITS: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of GBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Kate Dario is our intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys', Grace Kelly and Leo P.

VCL News is a weekly show hosted by Mark Yirrell where we bring you the latest in media and entertainment news for the New England area. Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel & Visit Our Facebook Group    Check out the links for each story discussed this week below. Boston Women’s Film Festival: Oct. 8th - 18th  Boston Palestine Film Festival: Oct. 16th - 25th  Flickers’ Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Hybrid Festival: Oct. 17th - 25th Boston Asian American Film Festival: Oct. 21st - 25th  Mystic Film Festival: Oct. 22nd - 25th  Providence Children’s Film Festival: Deadline Oct 31st  Women in Film & Video: Hands-on TV Series "Bible" Workshop: Oct. 20th  Boston Screenwriters Group: ZOOM Virtual Meetup: Short Scripts for Peer-reviewing: Oct 17th  Honest Thief: Releases Oct 16th  Massachusetts Production Coalition: Fundraising Campaign  Raj Jawa: Videogame Livestreams  Brooke Lambert: Congrats on Joining the Amesbury Cultural Council  Brooke Lambert & Charlie Alejandro: Designed Facemasks for Sale  Ken Almquist: Interview in the Video Creators Lounge ______________________________________________________ Connect with Video Creators Lounge on Social Media Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter Twitch Website

VCL News is a weekly show hosted by Mark Yirrell where we bring you the latest in media and entertainment news for the New England area. Check out the links for each story discussed this week below. Globe Docs Film Festival – Now to October 12th Boston Women’s Film Festival – Now to October 18th Boston Palestine Film Festival – October 16th to 25th Boston Asian American Film Festival – October 21st to 25th NewEnglandFilm.com Online Film Festival – Now to October 14th Actors: Submit to Casting Calls on Actors Access Actors: FREE Zoom Audition Workshop Photographers: Sell Stock Photos & Video on Pond5 Screenwriters: Zoom Short Script Peer Review Podfront 2020 On Demand TheXFronts Digital Conference On Demand Video Creators Lounge Facebook Group Mass Production Coalition Fundraising Campaign Raj Jawa - Videogame Livestream Kai Zhou – New HUSH Videos Ken Almquist – New Kahdiak’s Kitchen Livestream Brooke Lambert – Mixed Media Exhibition at The Art Center ______________________________________________________ Connect with Video Creators Lounge on Social Media Instagram - https://instagram.com/videocreatorslounge Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/videocreatorslounge YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EkRAXsySMQS1HK7Iw3vOQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VideoCreatorsMA Periscope - https://www.pscp.tv/VideoCreatorsLounge Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videocreatorslounge MeetUp - https://www.meetup.com/Video-Creators-Lounge-Melrose-MA/ Libsyn - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/videocreatorslounge Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/videocreatorsma Our Website - https://www.videocreatorslounge.com

VCL News is a weekly show hosted by Mark Yirrell where we bring you the latest in media and entertainment news for the New England area. Today's topics include:  Boston Women's Film Festival - October 8th - 18th  Boston Asian American Film Festival - October 21st - 25th  GlobeDocs Film Festival - October 1st - 12th  Boston Palestine Film Festival - October 16th - 25th  NewEnglandFilm.com Online Film Festival - September 8th - October 14th  ______________________________________________________ Judith Bouley Casting for Background Extras  ______________________________________________________ Staff Me Up Mandy.com ______________________________________________________ Zoom Meetup of Boston Screenwriters - October 3rd  OURfilms: Black Cinematic Initiative Free Actors' Audition Workshop - October 10th ______________________________________________________ Gov. Baker announces transition to next reopening step will happen Monday ______________________________________________________ Sonicbids ______________________________________________________ VCL Facebook Group  Raj Jawa Livestreams  Brooke Lambert Art Show & Facemasks for Sale  Ken Almquist Working on Kahdiak's Kitchen 

In this episode recorded on September 24th 2020, Host Mark Yirrell relays the latest entertainment-related news and opportunities for the New England area. Today's topics include:  Boston Latino Film Festival - September 23 - 27 36th Boston Film Festival - September 24 - 27 Boston Women's Film Festival - October 8 - 18 Boston Asian American Film Festival - October 21 - 25 New England Film Online Film Festival - September 8 - October 14 Slate Casting CP Casting Paradice Casting Auto Photographer Wanted Boston Screenwriter's Group Script Peer Review Zoom Meetup - October 3 OURfilms: Black Cinematic Initiative Actor's Audition Workshop (FREE) - October 10 Young Ipswich Girls Gain Top Honors at Boston 48HR Film Fest Role Hat Film Collective New Video from Kai Zhou

Dr. Prerna S. Kahlon is a healthcare management professional with over 19 years of experience in applying improvement science to deliver high quality clinical and operational outcomes at the department, hospital, and system level. In her various roles, she has driven the creation of an effective multi-disciplinary infrastructure for quality management by leveraging her clinical knowledge and experience with diverse hospital cultures; and complex organizations. Presently, she is Vice President, Quality and Process Improvement at Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, she is responsible for driving performance improvement initiatives and results across Grady's extensive continuum comprised of hospitals, post-acute care, home care, palliative care, hospice, ambulatory care, occupational health, rehabilitation, behavioral health, ambulance/transport services, fitness and wellness, occupational health, primary care network, clinically integrated network, and others. Dr. Kahlon has a Dental Surgery degree from Bangalore University, India and a Master's in Public Health Administration from the Sawyer School of Management, Suffolk University, Boston. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®; a graduate of the yearlong Cincinnati Children's Hospital Advanced Improvement Methods Course and is trained in Lean Six Sigma and High-Reliability methodologies. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors Quality Committee for Franciscan Children's Hospital in Brighton, Massachusetts. She is also a member of the Boston Women's Leadership Council. She served on the national Quality and Safety Leaders Committee for the Children's Hospital Association and has served as a hospital judge for the Children's Hospital Association Pediatric Quality Award. Here in Episode #85, Dr. Kahlon starts our show inspiring us to be the change; Dr. Kahlon leads us through her amazing moving from a dental surgeon in India and into her current leadership role for one the busiest healthcare teams in the US; Dr. Kahlon walks up through a day in the life as a VP of Quality and Process Improvement; She shares a great reflection around checking our work, and who leaders can create environments to learn from mistakes; Dr. Kahlon shares great tips around giving and receiving team feedback; She introduces us to the Ladder of Inference; Dr. Kahlon shares how the adoption of Telehealth presents a HUGE opportunity for the healthcare industry and quality people alike, And Dr. Kahlon share a wealth of resources throughout the entire show, so be sure. • Connect with Dr. Kahlon on LinkedIn • Access The Healthcare QualityCast LinkedIn Group • Leaves Us a Rating • Earn Your Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare Certification

Do you like human touch? Do you need it? Does it make you uncomfortable? Learn about five real life experiences from my guests talking about human touch in their own lives. Guests Include: Stephanie Hurley, Casey Campbell (IG: CaseyFilth, TW: @CaseyFilth, & @JPFPodcast), Alyssa Palmer, Sara Chevrette, and Mike Boisvert. Resources: Woman, an Intimate Geography by Natalie Angier; Our Bodies, Ourselves by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, The importance of skin-to-skin with baby after delivery from Stanford Health --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danielle-blanchette/support

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Jennifer Block, journalist and author of the book, Everything Below the Waist:  Why Health Care Needs a Feminist Revolution.  We speak with Jennifer today about the ways in which the health industry--from preparation and trainings of doctors, to research devoted to understanding women's bodies, to the dismissal of women's pain--contribute to a culture where women's health is systemically ignored and minimized, and women's trauma, in response, collectively normalized and accepted.  We explore what it means to be a woman navigating our culture who centers her own health, well-being and care, and the obstacles she encounters and must overcome everyday. During our conversation, Jennifer and I referenced the following resources and topics: The book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Actress Lena Dunham's struggle with endometriosis and subsequent decision to get a hysterectomy How the incentive structure for surgeons working on women's issues impacts the trends in frequency for procedures and outcomes for women's health The phenomenon of "unwarranted variation in care" for pregnant women depending on the hospital you visit How obstetric violence is physically and emotionally harming women and threatening our right to make decisions about our labor and delivery The Alabama case of Caroline Malatesta whose baby's head was forced back into her vagina to prevent her from delivering The 95 felony charges against midwife, Elizabeth Caitlin, for practicing midwifery without a NYS license Increased maternal mortality rates for Black women in NYS How Black babies are 3x more likely to die when treated by a white doctor Some ways ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment will equalize access to health care for women Our Bodies Ourselves, by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective A New View of a Woman's Body, by the Federation of Women's Health Centers --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Join our feminist community of survivors, advocates and allies! Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

One thing that’s become much more prevalent in today’s board environment is the role of the executive coach. Executive coaches are individuals tailored to help you gain self-awareness, clarify goals, and achieve development objectives. Today we are joined by a leader in the executive coaching space specializing in leadership development and management training, Rita Allen.   Rita is the founder of Rita B. Allen Associates, a national career management firm specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, management training and career development. Rita is a lecturer at Boston-area universities, a sought-after speaker, author of numerous articles, blogs and book, "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself". She holds an MS in Leadership, BSBA, is a Professional Certified Coach and Advanced Certified Personal and Executive Coach. Rita was voted one of top ten executive coaches by Boston Women’s Business Journal and serves as the President of The Boston Club. In today’s episode, Rita draws from her experience as an executive coach and shares lessons learned and how she’s added value to the careers of top executives. I’m incredibly excited to bring you this bonus episode of Boardroom Bound. Click here to listen now!    Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Let's Get Social!  I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler. 

Harry talks with Dianne Savastano, Founder and Principal of Healthassist, a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2004 that specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Dianne Savastano is Founder and Principal of Healthassist, a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2004 that specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system.Beginning as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, Dianne's 25-year career includes roles as a hospital, insurance and employee benefits executive and as a management consultant. Her experience has taught her to ensure that the healthcare consumer is at the center of the healthcare equation.A frequent, sought-after speaker, Dianne has delivered programs covering a wide range of critical healthcare-related topics covering patient advocacy, Medicare choices, healthcare reform and more. In addition, she has been interviewed in both national and local media, including Boston Women's Business, The Detroit Free Press, Financial Advisor Magazine, Yahoo Health, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition. Further, she has appeared as an expert guest on the PBS Second Opinion Series and presented at the Massachusetts Conference for Women.Dianne received her BS in Nursing from Rhode Island College and her MBA from Simmons College in Boston.

There are only a few women in Boston whose voices are as recognizable as Candy O'Terry's.  The 2015 Massachusetts Broadcaster of the Year spent 25 years on Magic 106.7 where she created the Exceptional Women Show and spent her days connecting with listeners in an authentic, memorable way. A lifelong singer, Candy’s full- length CD Dream Come True includes songs heard around the world. She’s also no stranger to TV having served as the center judge for seven seasons on the Emmy Award winning TV talent show Community Audition.  The Founder of My Dove Productions, Candy is a thoughtful content creator whose lens is focused on women doing great things with their lives.  She is the host of the weekly podcast series The Story Behind Her Success, 16 Life Lessons, an inspiring collection of photos and mantras for women of all ages and Candy Dish: bite sized pieces of wisdom. The Co-Founder of Boston Women in Media & Entertainment, Candy is the recipient of 48 local and national awards for excellence in women’s programming.  Born in New York City and raised in Connecticut, Candy came to Boston as a 1 meter diving champion for Boston College.  A highly sought after public speaker, emcee, moderator, endorser and broadcast talent, Candy has never met a microphone she didn’t love!  She shares her communications skillset in the new podcast series The Speaker Coach set to debut in spring 2020. Candy’s mission? To spread inspiring stories all around the world.  Download her 16 Life Lessons Here.  Follow Candy: Website: https://www.candyoterry.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/candyoterry  Podcast: https://www.candyoterry.com/podcast    ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Harry talks with Dianne Savastano, Founder and Principal of Healthassist, a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2004 that specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Dianne Savastano is Founder and Principal of Healthassist, a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2004 that specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system.Beginning as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, Dianne's 25-year career includes roles as a hospital, insurance and employee benefits executive and as a management consultant. Her experience has taught her to ensure that the healthcare consumer is at the center of the healthcare equation.A frequent, sought-after speaker, Dianne has delivered programs covering a wide range of critical healthcare-related topics covering patient advocacy, Medicare choices, healthcare reform and more. In addition, she has been interviewed in both national and local media, including Boston Women's Business, The Detroit Free Press, Financial Advisor Magazine, Yahoo Health, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition. Further, she has appeared as an expert guest on the PBS Second Opinion Series and presented at the Massachusetts Conference for Women.Dianne received her BS in Nursing from Rhode Island College and her MBA from Simmons College in Boston.

From 11/15/16: Lau and Dan sit down with former Magic 106.7 DJ and founder of Boston Women in Media and Entertainment, Candy O’Terry.  Listen to Candy’s story of growing in the radio industry as a talent and her vision of her career going forward.

Hayat Imam is an American-Muslim of Bangladeshi origin. She is a feminist-activist committed to building global social justice movements. Former Executive Director of the Boston Women's Fund and Board Chair of Grassroots International, she is an active member of Mass Peace Action and Dorchester People for Peace.

Ten days after our son was born, the doctors sat us down and said that he was going to be a vegetable. -Lauren Pimpare Lauren's story is both heartbreaking and uplifting, all at the same time. A successful executive in the healthcare field, Lauren is a big believer in the power of the word “we”, so she founded two organizations called Tomorrow's Women Today and the Boston Women's Leadership Council. At that time in her life, the sky was the limit. It was June 15, 2011 and Lauren was in labor with her second child. The city of Boston was alive with excitement as the Bruins shut out Vancouver 4-0 in game 7 of the Stanley Cup. Always huge hockey fans, Lauren and her husband decided to name their son “Boston” in honor of the Bruin's victory. And then, the unthinkable happened. Lauren's baby experienced a traumatic brain injury during childbirth. On a day that started with bliss, Lauren's world turned upside down. Eight years later, the lessons have been many. The same women Lauren rallied to form her supportive professional organizations have come running to her door to offer help with open hearts and hands. Her climb up the career ladder experienced a full stop, but her journey remains rich and meaningful. “When women come together, we're unstoppable. You can't quiet us. We're loud and powerful and we have a lot to say”. If you have a child with special needs, this episode will fill you with hope and love. @BWME   #storybehindhersuccess    #16LifeLessons    #mydoveproductions

In Ayurveda, our menstrual cycle provides us with a uniquely valuable insight into the workings of our female body. In this episode, Eminé Rushton takes a look at how each part of our menstrual cycle is defined by a different dosha – which gives each part its own natural characteristics and sensations – and how each dosha type presents with a different set of pre- post- and menstrual symptoms and experiences. By looking to balance the body with diet, lifestyle and spiritual practices, we can look to create a truly gentle period, and a harmonised menstrual cycle. I mention shatavari, brahmi (gotu kola or bacopa) and tulsi (holy basil) in this podcast too – they are wonderful adaptogenic herbs, which are useful for bringing balance to our bodies. Always seek out a reputable organic supplier – I like Pukka, Organic India and Ayurveda Pura. It is always a good idea to have a full Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor or practitioner – the APA UK (Ayurvedic Practitioner’s Association) are a wonderful resource for this.   Some fantastic books, a few of which I mention in this podcast, which help us better understand our bodies and cycles: Women’s Bodies and Cycles Wild Power, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Wurlitzer Love Your Lady Landscape, Lisa Lister Code Red, Lisa Lister and Megan Watterson Yoni Shakti, Uma Dinsmore Tuli Period Power, Nadya Okamato Womancode, Alisa Vitti Our Bodies Our Selves, Boston Women’s Health Book Collective Women’s Bodies Women’s Wisdom, Dr Christiane Northrup Moon Time, Lucy H. Pearce You can purchase our book, Sattva: The Ayurvedic Way to Live, here — https://amzn.to/2XQJQM7

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women's Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women's Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women's liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Antler is the Samuel J. Lane Professor Emerita of American Jewish history and culture at Brandeis University. Jewish Radical Feminism: Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement (New York University Press, 2018) provides richly detailed biographies of known and unknown Jewish women from Shulamith Firestone to Aviva Cantor, who were the backbone of the movement. Their backgrounds hidden from historical view, and unrecognized, are brought to light. Many Jewish radical women emerged from the New Left and went on to create local women-centered groups such as the Gang of Four, Boston Women’s Health Collective, and Bread and Roses. How they navigated their experiences of being both Jewish and feminists provides insight into Jewish life and the relationship between religion, ethnic identity and feminism. In their diversity, from holding on to a traditional faith making room for feminism, to those who pulled away to lead secular lives, they encountered anti-Semitism, stereotypes, and connections across differences. The book demonstrates the rich contribution of Jewish values and identity had on the women’s liberation movement and how in turn they changed Jewish life in America. Lilian Calles Barger is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her recent book is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Oxford University Press, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susanne Schmidt is a standup comedienne, master storyteller, and producer for The Moth. Her stories have been featured in The Boston Women in Comedy Festival, The Toronto Comedy Festival, and on New England Public Radio and CBS Sunday Morning. Susanne is a teaching artist at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, a graduate professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and the mother of two amazing young men (who would prefer that she stop talking about them on stage).

Speeches from the Boston Women’s March featuring Tanisha Sullivan, Mehreen Butt and Ayanna Pressley.

Interested in what happens to artwork from protests? Listen to our interview with Dr. Alessandra Renzi and Dr. Dietmar Offenhuber to see what’s been happening with posters from the Boston Women’s March (January 21, 2017) in this digital archive.

Tracey and Savannah of ELS Game Day Boston join me for today's Women in Tabletop Gaming Month episode. We talk about how they both got into tabletop gaming and some of their favorite board games and roleplaying games. They talk to me about ELS Game Day Boston and the game days each month they provide to get more women and girls involved the the tabletop gaming community.   You can find ELS Game Day Boston at: https://twitter.com/ELSDayBoston https://www.facebook.com/groups/ELSDayBoston/ https://www.instagram.com/elsdayboston/ You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Meredith Pensack hosted Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance. She is a long-term care insurance planning specialist representing the top long-term care providers. In addition to representing traditional LTC coverage options, she also represents “hybrid” solutions that include a death benefit. Meredith was voted “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents” by Boston Women’s Business Journal. Meredith advises individuals, families, and small businesses on the appropriateness of long-term care coverage. She has helped many small business owners and self-employed individuals take advantage of the favorable tax treatments available for long-term care benefits. To RSVP or see our future EWS events please visit our website at this link:http://www.lexingtonwealth.com/category/empower-women/ All EWS events are free to all the women and occur every second Tuesday of every month at noon in our offices. Join us and spread the word. Let's continue empowering women. 

In this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, Karly and Ali talk with Vienna Farlow (aka – The Cuntsultant) about general body literacy and the Justisse Method of fertility awareness. Vienna is a vagina enthusiast, advocate, and student. The Cuntsultant is the culmination of her lifelong pursuit to learn as much as possible about the vagina and the people who have them -- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She strongly believes that all female bodied people should be empowered to know more about their bodies and the way they work. She is passionate about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, full spectrum care, abortion access and provocation in the name of education. She is currently a Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern and a member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Here’s what the Kweens covered in their conversation with Vienna: Vienna’s background and how she became The Cuntsultant Her path to discovering the fertility awareness method and what learning about it did for her sense of body literacy What the Justisse Method of fertility awareness is all about Vienna’s experience with hormonal birth control Whether the fertility awareness method can be used in concert with hormonal birth control How Justisse is unique compared to other fertility awareness methods The practicalities and logistics of using the Justisse Method to track fertility – what tools and information you need and how to interpret the data that’s collected to inform fertility decisions The role that a basal body thermometer plays in fertility tracking (and Vienna’s current favorite, the Geratherm) Some common misconceptions about fertility tracking and why using an app to track your cycles is NOT a form of birth control!! The great books mentioned in this episode: Cunt: A Declaration of Independence by Inga Muscio Our Bodies, Ourselves by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler You can visit Vienna’s website here and find her on Instagram @thecvntsultant. --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotifyto rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.comto sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.comwith your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click hereso that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!

The Boston Women’s Municipal League was a civic organization made up of mostly middle and upper class women, at a time when most women didn’t work outside the home.  In 1915, they declared war on rats.  Over the next few years, Women's Municipal League published literature on eradicating rats, carried out an extensive education campaign, and in 1917 hosted a city-wide Rat Day with cash prizes for the citizens who killed the most rats. Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/072

Monday 11th - Finish the year STRONG!! NEW WEEK - NEW OPPORTUNITIES Getting stitches out Camp America interview Gym time with Chris Thomas Pull-ups… I’m so weak!! Not focusing on the gym at all… Week 10 of University Getting everything done for the 19th New podcast tomorrow - Della Parsons New podcast  - 19th with Laura Kennington Getting the interviews booked in for 7 women - 7 challenges £10 fine!!! Vlog for summit day!! Coming out on the 12th!!! New vlogs from Boston & Women of the Appalachian Trail Can’t stop eating- Chocolate Oranges!!! New Patron & being very worried about Patreon… Going away…. A complete break from Social Media…. Go and check out  Gary Vee Come follow me on twitter - @_TOUGH_GIRL Have a strong finish to the end of the year!

Prostitutes in 19th century Boston? Women-owned businesses or “soiled doves?” Or both? Join Archaeologist and historian Jade Luiz as we explore what can be learned about these women from a combination of archaeological artifacts and genealogical research. Podcast Part I: Who were they? The post Life Preservers: October Podcast | Privies, Prostitutes, and Personal History appeared first on Verissima Productions.

In This Episode of People with Parents… I have an impromptu, live interview with comedic storyteller Sue Schmidt and comedian Jane Condon. We are in the dressing room after our closing night show at the Peterborough Players Theater in New Hampshire. I got to commiserate with, Sue who has 20 years in the caregiving game, first with her father and now her mother. And Jane reminded us where the sweet spots in caregiving can be.  Please find and follow these funny ladies! Susanne Schmidt MS, LCMHC is an organizational consultant, standup comic and master storyteller. A Moth Story Slam winner, host, and regional producer, Susanne was named the “Best of Valley” in the New England Public Radio Valley Voices Grand Slam. She is a seven-time Extempo champion and a national performer who has appeared in the Boston Women in Comedy Festival, the Toronto SheDot Festival, and the Arctic Entries Main Stage in Anchorage Alaska. Susanne is a teaching artist at the Flynn Theater in Burlington Vermont and travels the country teaching people how to take the funny and poignant events of our lives and turn them into stories that heal, inspire, and entertain listeners. She is the mother of two amazing sons who prefer that she stop talking about them publically. For more information, visit her at sueschmidtcomedy.com.   Comedian Jane Condon won Audience Favorite (NY) on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” She has also appeared on the “The View,” “24,” and “The Today Show.” The Associated Press calls her “an uppercrust Roseanne.” Her acclaimed one-person Off-Broadway show is called “Janie Condon: Raw & Unchained!” She was the 2011 Commencement Speaker at Wellesley College. Check her out at janecondon.com   ARTICLE Should your elderly parents keep driving? http://www.wtvm.com/story/33612527/special-report-should-your-elderly-parents-keep-driving   SPECIAL THANKS Peterborough Players Theater http://www.peterboroughplayers.org   ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page.   It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.    RESOURCES Help & Humor for Caretakers http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html   CONTACT Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com Twitter: @LeighannLord See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com      

For our 2 year anniversary, we'll be covering true crime documentaries all throughout May for our MAYHEM series. Trigger Warning! Extremely graphic violence described. Paco and George delve into Interview With A Serial Killer with our guest comedian Allison Mick. Allison Mick is an Oakland-based comedian and writer originally from Rochester, NY. She draws from her upbringing and personal experiences to address topics like race, gender, and serial killers. She’s performed at SF Sketchfest, the Boston Women in Comedy Festival, and the Hudson Valley Comedy Festival. Interview With A Serial Killer is a British 2006 production featuring Christopher Martin’s prison interview with “The Genesee River Killer” Arthur Shawcross. Found guilty of killing two children and 11 prostitutes, Shawcross’ tales of cannibalism and mutilation have made him one of America’s most notorious serial killers. That he killed 13 people by asphyxiation is certain. But exactly what he did to his victims and why is not at all clear. His story has changed many, many times over the years. Margaret Deming discovered that Shawcross was her father in 2000, but she has embraced their relationship and even allows him to play grandfather to her seven kids. Interview with a Serial Killer interviews Shawcross as well as Margaret in an effort to find out the truth. There's also LaCroix tasting, blinkiness, working for prosecutor Charles Siragusa, JonBenét Ramsey theories, LA's Museum Of Death, and Burzum. http://www.acakebakesinbrooklyn.com/2012/07/when-murder-and-pastry-collide.html http://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/serial-killer-jailhouse-artist-article-1.1762308Follow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

Following up on her interview with Elizabeth Meyer, an organizer of the New Jersey Sister March, Anoa talks with other women also involved in the growing solidarity effort. In the first segment Anoa talks with Yordanos Eyoel an organizer with the Boston Women's March for America. Anoa then speaks with Zakiyah Ansari from Alliance for Quality in Education in New York who will be participating in the Women's March on Washington. Zakiyah discusses her work in education policy and shares why she will March this Saturday.

Marieke and Dan compare notes about the Inauguration and subsequent protests. Marieke interviews archivist Emily Gonzalez about collecting items from the Boston Women’s March. Dan has a chat with Steven Rothstein of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library about JFK’s legacy and its meaning for today. Music credits: “Reverie (small theme),” ghost; “Hanging Eleven,” Kara Square, ccmixter.org

It's time to review our long crazy day at the Boston Women's March! (The ride into the city was crazy enough; all 175,000 marchers squished into the same subway car, or so it seemed...) Lots more friends of the Flopcast were out that day too, both in Boston and throughout the world... but the only familiar face we found in the crowd was Keytar Bear. (A bear playing a keytar does tend to stand out...) And in an effort to be completely exhausted, we also attended the ACLU benefit after-party, with awesome performances by Stars Like Ours, Carissa Johnson, and Petty Morals. (Did the whole night end with an appropriate George Michael cover? But of course.) Plus: Listener feedback from last week's Top 4 1/2 List of doctors! (Yikes, we missed some big ones.) And Kornflake reminds us to celebrate Plimsoll Line Day, because these may not be good times, but you still have to keep your head above water. (See, no matter how bad things get, we'll just keep making sitcom references...)

Catholic apologist Kimberly Hahn testifies to the strength of the humble. Recorded at the 2008 Boston Women's Conference.

SPECIAL GUEST: Judy Norsigian, executive director and a founder of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective (which does business under the name Our Bodies Ourselves), is a co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves, Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause and Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth. Judy speaks and writes frequently on a wide range of women's health concerns, including abortion and contraception, sexually transmitted infections, genetics and reproductive technologies, tobacco and women, women and health care reform, and midwifery advocacy. She has appeared on numerous national television and radio programs, including OPRAH, the TODAY show, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE EARLY SHOW and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. She served on the board of the National Women's Health Network for 14 years and currently serves as a board member for Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research. Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS), also known as the Boston Women's Health Book Collective (BWHBC), is a nonprofit, public interest women's health education, advocacy, and consulting organization. Beginning in 1970 with the publication of the first edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves. Check out their site at http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org.