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  On this episode, the fifth installment of our eight-part, issue-specific series, we'll explore how nonprofits can boldly and safely advocate for gender and reproductive justice. We'll review recent policy developments and discuss how nonprofits can respond through legislative, executive, and judicial branch advocacy. Join us as we break down the rules and share recent examples of how nonprofits are advancing gender and reproductive justice.     Attorneys for this episode    Quyen Tu  Brittany Hacker  Melissa Marichal Zayas    Shownotes  Gender and Reproductive Justice Headlines  Executive Branch Actions  Since taking office, President Trump has signed several sweeping executive orders that undermine the rights of transgender people and women and reduce access to reproductive health care.   These include, for example, orders that terminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; rescind executive orders that expanded access to reproductive health care; ban transgender people from serving in the military; limit coverage for gender-affirming care; and require federal agencies to recognize only two, “not changeable” sexes.  The DOJ has announced that, outside of extraordinary circumstances, it will stop enforcing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a law that protects reproductive clinic staff from violence and harassment.   HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the FDA to review its approval of the medication abortion pill Mifepristone.   We've also seen major funding cuts across several agencies. HHS, for example, has terminated NIH grants focused on LGBTQ+ health issues and frozen millions of dollars of Title X funds, which help provide reproductive health services in low-income communities.    Litigation  Many nonprofits, as well as state attorneys general, have filed lawsuits challenging the executive orders that seek to curtail LGBTQ+ rights and DEI initiatives.   In February, for example, a group of several civil rights nonprofits, along with Crowell & Moring LLP, filed a lawsuit on behalf of Chicago Women in Trades to challenge the Trump administration's anti-DEI executive orders. As a result, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Labor Department from requiring Chicago Women in Trades and other federal contracts or grant recipients to certify that they don't operate any programs that violate Federal anti-discrimination laws, which one of these EOs would require.   Many other provisions of these EOs, however, remain in effect as the cases make their way through the courts.   The National Council of Nonprofits has a continuously updated chart tracking executive orders that impact nonprofits and their current legal status. Just Security has an even broader resource that is tracking all legal challenges to Trump administration actions.    Legislation  Congress is currently considering deep cuts to Medicaid. These proposed cuts would lead to an estimated 8 million Americans becoming uninsured, and would eliminate all federal funding to Planned Parenthood, including funding for preventative health screenings and testing. Proposed budget cuts would also further restrict transgender peoples' access to gender-affirming care.   In Missouri, the state legislature recently approved a new ballot referendum that, if passed, would repeal last year's voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to abortion. This ballet referendum will appear on the ballot in November of 2026 or earlier if Missouri's governor calls a special election.     What can 501(c)(3)s do to respond?   As a reminder, 501(c)(3)s cannot support or oppose candidates for elective public office. This means they can't engage in activity that helps or hurts the chances of a candidate winning an election.  But here's what they can do: They can engage in an unlimited amount of non-lobbying advocacy, and they can engage in a limited amount of lobbying.    Non-Lobbying Advocacy   Educate the public about issues of importance to your organization  The Center for Reproductive Rights' tool, Repro Red Flags: Agency Watch, which tracks key Trump administration appointments and actions related to reproductive health.   PFLAG is tracking and reporting on federal and state legislation and litigation impacting the LGBTQ+ community through its weekly Policy Matters Newsletter and Executive Orders Explainers and Resources web page.  The National Women's Law Center has released a report highlighting how the cuts would impact women and LGBTQ+ individuals.  Engage in administrative advocacy  A March letter sent by Equal Rights Advocates and several other civil rights organizations to Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas urges her to immediately withdraw a series of letters and guidance documents pressuring employers to abandon DEI programs.   Hold a rally  In April, the Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live in Your Truth, and the Montgomery County Pride Family held a  rally in support of inclusive education outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor.  Initiate or participate in litigation  In May, a Michigan state court permanently struck down three of Michigan's abortion restrictions, agreeing with Northland Family Planning Centers and Medical Students for Choice—two nonprofits plaintiffs represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights—that the restrictions violate the state's constitutional amendment.  Fund advocacy  Public and private foundations can fund advocacy through general operating grants or specific project grants.    Lobbying  501(c)(3) public charities can engage in lobbying, but they are limited in how much lobbying they may engage in.  Under the federal tax rules, most public charities can choose between two tests to determine how much lobbying they can engage in: the insubstantial part test or the 501(h) expenditure test.  Under either test, lobbying includes attempts to influence legislation at any level of government. The exact activities that will count as lobbying will depend on which test the organization uses.   When engaging in lobbying, remember to track and report your lobbying on your annual Form 990, stay within your lobbying limits, and use unrestricted funds.   In addition to the tax rules, federal, state, or local level lobbyist registration and reporting requirements may apply when engaging in legislative and executive branch advocacy. These requirements vary by state and city, so make sure to confirm the types of activities and thresholds that trigger reporting in the jurisdictions where you are lobbying.   The IRS considers ballot measure advocacy a form of direct lobbying because the voters act as legislators when they vote to approve or reject a ballot measure, but keep in mind that your organization may also be required to register and report on ballot measure activity under state or local campaign finance laws.  Since 2022, 501(c)(3) public charities have helped to pass ballot measures that establish a right to abortion in eleven states.    Resources  The Advocacy Playbook for Gender and Reproductive Justice  Public Charities Can Lobby (Factsheet)  What is Advocacy? 2.0 (Factsheet)  Administrative Advocacy: Influencing Rules, Regulations, and Executive Orders (Factsheet)  What Nonprofits Needs to Know About Lobbying in Your State    Understanding the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (Factsheet)  Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy 

For episode 122, we welcome back our friend, Liz Minnella! We talk about the current vibes of the democratic party, the significant changes they've made in the past four months, and Liz's PAC - Connect Forward. Liz is a mom of two toddlers, an advocate, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short actionable steps for fellow activists to take to advance gun violence prevention legislation and she helped lead the grassroots push to pass the IL Assault Weapons Ban. During the 2024 election cycle, she hit her stride organizing and activating everyday people to use their power and influence to make change. She founded Chicago Women for Harris and co-organized and MCd White Women: Answer the call, which broke Zoom with over 200,000 viewers. She served as the Finance Co-chair of Women for Harris and raised tens of millions of dollars for the Harris campaign. She held weekly Women Wednesdays for Harris Zoom calls and organized door knocking trips across the battleground states. Her work was featured in a front page article in the New York Times and on CNN in the days following the election. She is the founder of Connect Forward, which is a PAC dedicated to funding and facilitating a new media ecosystem of liberal voices.Connect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of The Blues Brothers on SNL, the draft pick that shocked Bears fans in 2017, the Chicago Women’s Fair, and more.

This week, we're covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court's decision to pause a challenge to the Biden-era independent contractor rule. Non-Competes Eased in Kansas and Virginia Kansas has enacted a law permitting non-competes while setting requirements for non-solicit provisions. Additionally, effective July 1, 2025, Virginia will prohibit non-compete agreements for non-exempt employees. Federal Contractor DEI Rule Blocked  In a lawsuit brought by Chicago Women in Trades, a federal judge paused a rule from Executive Order 14173 requiring federal contractors to certify that they don't operate DEI programs that violate anti-discrimination laws, citing unclear definitions of “illegal” DEI programs Independent Contractor Rule in Limbo The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit paused a challenge to the 2024 independent contractor rule, allowing the U.S. Department of Labor time to consider revising or replacing it. For now, the Biden-era rule remains in effect. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw387 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/ Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

This Day in Legal History:  Wong Kim Ark becomes Wong Kim ArkOn March 28, 1898, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, affirming that a child born in the United States to Chinese immigrant parents was a U.S. citizen by virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873 to Chinese nationals who were legally residing in the U.S. but ineligible for naturalization due to prevailing immigration laws. After a visit to China in 1895, he was denied re-entry on the grounds of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which severely restricted immigration from China and barred Chinese nationals from becoming citizens.The Court rejected the government's argument that children of Chinese immigrants were not subject to U.S. jurisdiction and thus not entitled to birthright citizenship. In a 6–2 decision, the Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of the nationality or immigration status of their parents. This decision established a major precedent for interpreting the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and reinforced the principle of jus soli, or right of the soil.The ruling came during a period of intense anti-Chinese sentiment, when the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its extensions aimed to restrict Chinese immigration and civil rights. Wong Kim Ark was a significant rebuke to efforts that sought to limit the constitutional rights of U.S.-born children of immigrants, and it laid the foundation for future interpretations of birthright citizenship.The Senate's vote to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's $5 cap on overdraft fees is a clear signal: protecting bank profits matters more to Senate Republicans than shielding consumers from predatory financial practices. With a 52-48 vote, Republicans—joined by only one Democrat—moved to dismantle a regulation designed to curb exploitative overdraft charges that routinely hit working-class Americans the hardest.This isn't a technical policy disagreement—it's a choice to side with an industry that routinely charges Americans up to $35 for covering small shortfalls, even when the overdrafted amount is often less than the fee itself. The CFPB's rule was narrow, targeting only large banks and credit unions with more than $10 billion in assets, and still allowed higher fees if justified by actual costs. It was a modest, evidence-based consumer protection measure.The financial industry's immediate lawsuit and the GOP's use of the Congressional Review Act to kill the rule reveal the coordinated effort to preserve a lucrative revenue stream. The overdraft fee fight is just one piece of a broader Republican strategy to roll back protections the CFPB has implemented—protections meant to hold powerful financial institutions accountable.No one should mistake this vote as anything other than what it is: an effort by Senate Republicans to keep consumers on the hook, ensuring that banks and credit unions can continue bleeding them dry in the name of "choice" and "flexibility"—buzzwords that conveniently mask an enduring deference to corporate power. They'll couch these kinds of moves in language of fairness–pretending they ensure lower-income consumers are given access to these financial instruments. A moment's reflection, however, makes it clear that even under their best dressed reasoning they're looking to enable banks to charge exorbitant fees to account holders in precarity. Senate Votes to Repeal CFPB's $5 Cap on Bank Overdraft Fees (1)Yesterday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order against the prominent law firm WilmerHale, following its connections to Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The order directs federal agencies to cancel contracts with WilmerHale's clients, revoke lawyers' security clearances, and restrict access to U.S. government buildings. This is part of a broader strategy targeting law firms with ties to Mueller's investigation, including Perkins Coie, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block.Trump criticized Mueller's investigation as an example of government overreach, labeling it as politically motivated. In addition to its ties to Mueller, Trump also accused WilmerHale of discriminatory practices in its diversity programs, echoing similar claims against other law firms earlier this month. The firm, which has a long-standing history of handling high-profile cases, responded by labeling the order unlawful and vowed to seek appropriate remedies.WilmerHale, a major player in litigation with over 1,100 lawyers, represents a variety of high-profile clients, including Gilead, Comcast, and Meta Platforms. The firm has also been involved in cases challenging actions taken by the Trump administration, fueling further tensions. Notably, Trump also targeted other firms for their involvement in the Russia investigation and opposition research, but some, like Paul Weiss, have managed to have orders rescinded by agreeing to specific terms, including providing legal services aligned with Trump's agenda.Trump Hits WilmerHale With Executive Order Over Mueller Ties (2)Trump targets another law firm, citing ties to Robert Mueller | ReutersA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a Labor Department rule that would force grant recipients to abandon their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago, halts a two-week enforcement window of a January executive order that required organizations receiving federal funds to certify they don't operate any DEI initiatives—even those unrelated to their grants.The case was brought by Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT), a nonprofit that trains women for skilled labor jobs and receives federal funding. The judge sided with CWIT's argument that the DEI restriction violates First Amendment protections, noting that such a rule could pressure grantees into self-censorship. Kennelly also blocked the Labor Department from terminating CWIT's funding under Trump's directive to eliminate “equity-related grants,” though this protection applies only to CWIT and not nationwide.Kennelly's order represents a legal pushback against Trump's broader effort to dismantle DEI initiatives across government agencies and contractors. While a federal appeals court recently upheld a temporary ban on DEI programs in federal agencies and contracting businesses, this ruling suggests courts may scrutinize how far the administration can go in policing DEI-related activity outside direct federal oversight.The ruling underscores an emerging legal battleground over free speech, anti-discrimination law, and the limits of executive authority in regulating DEI efforts.Judge blocks Trump's Labor Department from requiring grant recipients to abandon DEI | ReutersA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve Signal messages exchanged by top officials regarding planned military strikes in Yemen. The messages, inadvertently shared with a journalist from The Atlantic, revealed internal discussions involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe about timing and targets of attacks against the Houthi militant group. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's ruling mandates that all Signal messages sent between March 11 and March 15 be retained by the agencies involved.The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by American Oversight, a government watchdog group, which argued that the use of auto-deleting messaging apps like Signal violated federal record-keeping laws. The lawsuit doesn't focus on the national security aspects of the disclosure but rather on the legal obligation of government agencies to preserve official communications.The controversy deepened after Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly criticized Boasberg, accusing him of political bias and claiming he was attempting to obstruct Trump's agenda. Trump himself has previously called for Boasberg's impeachment after the judge blocked a deportation policy targeting Venezuelan migrants—an action later upheld by an appeals court.The White House has not commented on the matter, but the episode has sparked scrutiny over the administration's handling of sensitive military planning and whether efforts to bypass official communication channels undermine transparency and accountability.Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Sergei Rachmaninoff.This week's closing theme is one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable moments in all of classical music: Variation XVIII from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, in a solo piano arrangement by Schultz. Rachmaninoff composed the Rhapsody in 1934 during his later years in exile from Russia, blending his romantic sensibilities with virtuoso brilliance. The work is a set of 24 variations on the 24th Caprice by Niccolò Paganini, itself a legendary theme known for dazzling technical demands.While most of the piece is fiery and rhythmic, the 18th variation stands apart—lyrical, sweeping, and emotionally expansive. In fact, it's a musical inversion of Paganini's theme, reimagined as a lush romantic melody that seems to rise straight out of the piano's depths. Rachmaninoff himself admitted it was his favorite part of the piece, and it's easy to understand why: it's tender, grand, and full of longing.This solo arrangement by Schultz pares down the orchestral drama but keeps all the expressive power, letting the piano sing with full-hearted warmth. The variation has since transcended its classical origins, appearing in films, commercials, and pop culture, yet it never loses its emotional punch. It's the kind of music that doesn't need explanation—it just resonates.Rachmaninoff, ever the late Romantic in a century veering toward modernism, poured his soul into his music. This variation, placed deep in a virtuosic whirlwind, emerges like a moment of clarity—an unguarded confession in a storm. Let it carry you out this week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Fix: A Trades Conversation, Renee Jones, Program Director at Chicago Women in the Trades (CWIT), shares her journey from social services to becoming an electrician and eventually leading programs that empower women in the trades. She discusses CWIT's mission to improve economic equity by preparing women for careers in traditionally male-dominated fields through pre-apprenticeship programs in welding, construction, and other trades. Renee highlights the organization's partnerships with unions, the support systems in place to help women succeed, and the transformative impact these career opportunities have on individuals and their families.Learn more at https://cwit.org/ Follow CWIT on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Show notes: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/blog/episode-260 Are you waiting for someone to choose you? Are you holding back because you think you aren't ready? Are you waiting until you have enough experience or go back to school? Are you worried you'll get it wrong? I hear these fears all the time from women. They want to do something that makes a difference in the world and they get stuck because the little voice in their head telling stories about why now isn't the right time, they aren't the right person and they stay stuck in the loop of inaction. This week on the podcast I am sharing a very special interview with someone who didn't wait to be picked - Liz Minella. I first was introduced to Liz when she hosted the Women Wednesdays calls during the Harris campaign. I knew she was someone I could learn from so I started following her on Instagram. Needless to say I am a fan and wanted to know more about how she got her start. So I asked her to be a guest on the podcast and it confirmed she has a lot to teach us about how to use what we have to move our values and issues forward today.  Liz Minnella is a mom, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short actionable steps for fellow activists to take to advance gun violence prevention legislation and she helped lead the grassroots push to pass the IL Assault Weapons Ban.  During the 2024 election cycle, she hit her stride organizing and activating everyday people to use their power and influence to make change. She founded Chicago Women for Harris and co-organized and MCd White Women: Answer the call, which broke Zoom with over 200,000 viewers.  She served as the Finance Co-chair of Women for Harris and raised tens of millions of dollars for the Harris campaign. She held weekly Women Wednesdays for Harris Zoom calls and organized door knocking trips across the battleground states.  Her work was featured in a front page article in the New York Times and on CNN in the days following the election. She recently founded Connect Forward an organization dedicated to funding and facilitating a new media ecosystem for liberal voices. She is also host of Demfluenced, a podcast focused on the intersection of social media and politics.  In other words, Liz didn't wait to be picked. She doesn't have any special training. She doesn't have a background in the field. She has an Instagram account and a passion for gun safety. In our interview she shared with me how she got her start and her plan to change how Democrats use social media to create change.

With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners.Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office project amid loan crunch, Chicago Women in Trades files lawsuit challenging Trump's anti-DEI orders, and Mag Mile Harry Potter-themed store sets opening date.

Mike Stephen discusses ongoing efforts to fight homelessness in Chicago despite the chaos in the federal government with Carolyn Ross, president and CEO of All Chicago: Making Homelessness History, learns the Secret History of 1980s rockers called Ruffian, and then chats about a new local festival highlighting marginalized voices with festival founder Jaqueline Wade.

In this week's episode, we chat with Liz Minnella about how the Democrats need to invest in and build a digital strategy, as well as focus on the class war instead of the culture war.Liz is a mom of two toddlers, an advocate, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short actionable steps for fellow activists to take to advance gun violence prevention legislation and she helped lead the grassroots push to pass the IL Assault Weapons Ban. During the 2024 election cycle, she hit her stride organizing and activating everyday people to use their power and influence to make change. She founded Chicago Women for Harris and co-organized and MCd White Women: Answer the call, which broke Zoom with over 200,000 viewers. She served as the Finance Co-chair of Women for Harris and raised tens of millions of dollars for the Harris campaign. She held weekly Women Wednesdays for Harris Zoom calls and organized door knocking trips across the battleground states. Her work was featured in a front page article in the New York Times and on CNN in the days following the election. She is now continuing to champion progressive candidates and organizations at the local and national level and hopes to continue to expand the left's online ecosystem to combat extremism and the spread of radicalizing misinformation.Connect with Liz: InstagramConnect with USS: * Substack* InstagramThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Send me a Text Message about the show!Jessica Kidwell and her guest, Liz Minnella, explore the importance of engaging in grassroots activism and the challenges of identity politics, particularly among white women voters. They discuss the creation of Chicago Women for Harris, the dynamics of political engagement, and the need for authenticity in messaging. The conversation highlights the necessity for Democrats to adopt a more aggressive strategy in the face of political challenges and the importance of meeting people where they are to foster genuine connections and drive change. In this conversation, Jessica Kidwell discusses the evolving landscape of politics, emphasizing the importance of social media and authenticity in engaging voters. She reflects on the intrinsic goodness of humanity and the responsibility of individuals to actively participate in the political process. The discussion highlights the need for Democrats to embrace bold strategies and connect with constituents on a personal level, while also recognizing the power of grassroots movements and the role of influencers in shaping political discourse.Liz Minnellahttps://www.lizminnella.com/https://www.instagram.com/lizaminnella/?hl=enSupport the showKeep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westatpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@westatpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westatpod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westatpod/Twitter: https://x.com/WeSTATpodHave a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news?https://www.westatpod.com/Help monetarily support the podcast by subscribing to the show! This is an easy way to help keep the conversations going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/768062/supporters/new

Half a century ago a dozen Chicago women working in a male-dominated profession launched, “Chicago Women in Architecture.” Among the issues the group discussed in those early years were lack of recognition for their part in what are often team projects, the challenge of working in a demanding profession while raising children and inequitable pay. The Chicago Architecture Center currently has an exhibit called “Disrupters,” that tells the story of women in architecture. Reset goes on a field trip with architecture guru and resident real estate journalist for Crain's Chicago Dennis Rodkins to explore the buildings downtown that were designed by women. Beginning at this exhibit they find along the way legendary Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney, an original member of Chicago Women in Architecture to discuss her experience and why women have a prominent place in architecture. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Today's episode is with Dr Jo-Ann Finkelstein, author of the hot new release "Sexism and Sensibility.  Dr. Finkelstein's work focuses on understanding and dismantling sexism for parents trying to raise confident and powerful girls in a culture that often demeans them. The world is full of mixed messages for girls: Stand up for yourself but do it softly. Be independent but not single. Love your body, just make sure it's waxed, bleached, and thin. And then there are the more overt hostilities: being talked over, paid less, touched without permission, and having politicians debate their right to bodily autonomy. Many parents find it simpler to affirm girls' strength than to address these distressing experiences directly. But with girls' skyrocketing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, parenting them in this culture presents an urgent challenge: How do we teach girls to recognize and cope with these realities without crushing their optimism and belief that they can incite change? Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who was educated at Harvard University and Northwestern University and now maintains a private clinical practice. An expert blogger for Psychology Today, her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Harvard Business Review, Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Parents, and on HuffPost and CNN. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms., Your Teen, among other publications. Dr. Finkelstein serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools, has served on the board of the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women, volunteered for Planned Parenthood PAC, and was an organizer for the Chicago Women's March. She lives in Chicago, Illinois. If you love our podcast, you need to check out our membership with ICP!   80+ Parenting & Mental Health Courses Certificates of Completion for Continuing Eduaction Weekly Parent Coaching sessions Printables & Parenting Scripts Resource Library Webinars & Live Events And a Supportive Community Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your 7-Day Free Trial today! And we do not want to forget about our Best-Seller The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children For a limited time only, buy a copy of our book and recieve a free gift! Yes, you get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. Click here for more info or navigate to www.icphelps.com !

In the latest episode of the Everything is Personal podcast, host Len May sits down with Phoebe DePree, the Founder and CEO of Goddess Growers. Phoebe shares her journey in the cannabis industry, focusing on empowering women through cultivation and entrepreneurship. They explore her mission to create a sustainable and inclusive cannabis community, discuss the challenges she's faced as a female entrepreneur, and delve into the impact of cannabis on wellness. This episode offers a fascinating look into Phoebe's leadership and vision for the future of cannabis. Phoebe DePree is the Founder and CEO of Goddess Growers, a cannabis edibles company and the educated partner on the Journey to Calm. Leading a science and research-based team of visionaries, Phoebe has strategically positioned the lifestyle brand at the center of peace, calm and relaxation. Slated to launch in Ohio, Illinois and numerous U.S. markets, Goddess Growers' precisely-dosed product line delivers a smooth and refined high, incorporating THC, CBD, THCV and Mother Elixir™, its proprietary blend of terpenes and flavonoids. Phoebe has served the Illinois cannabis community through her service as a member of Chicago NORML, Illinois Women in Cannabis, Arcview Women's Investor Network, and the University of Chicago Women's Board, and holds a certification in food protection management. She began her career in investment management, spending time on both the sell side and the buy side with Morgan Stanley and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, followed by a decade as an antique furniture dealer. Phoebe has a B.A. in Economics and French from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three little girls.EndoDNA: The breakthrough DNA test that matches you with the right cannabinoid products for your wellness journey. Endo·dna gives you two guaranteed ways to uncover your unique endocompatibility today. Click here to check out which product is right for you.   Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FB Connect with host, Len May, on IG    

Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about dismantling the fear about sharing our stories, finding the freedom to give voice to what we experienced, recognizing when the culture is the problem not us, unexpressed anger and chronic pain, memoir as a way to help family validate our experiences, the unseen messages girls and women get, why we must always follow up on queries, building platform, believing what we have to say is important, and her new book Sexism and Sensibility.   Also in this episode: -beyond girl power -making sure the pain we write about is processed -gender bias   Books mentioned in this episode: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall  Girls and Sex by Peggy orenstein  Why Does Patriarchy Persist by Carol Gilligan  Blow Your House Down by Gina Frangello Recollections of My Nonexistence Rebecca Solnit  Girlhood by Melissa Febos Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, a clinical psychologist, trained at Harvard University and Northwestern University and now maintains a private clinical practice rooted in an understanding of how bias, social justice, and mental health intersect. An expert blogger for Psychology Today, her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Women's Health, Oprah Daily, and on HuffPost and CNN. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, and Your Teen, among other publications. Dr. Finkelstein has served on the board of the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women, volunteered for Planned Parenthood PAC, and was an organizer for the Chicago Women's March. She lives in Chicago, Illinois with her family and two beloved dogs. Connect with Jo-Ann Website: joannfinkelstein.com Substack: https://joannfinkelstein.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannfinkelstein.phd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086974203277 X: https://twitter.com/finkeljo   — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Desirée Guzmán, a welding instructor with Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT), joins us to talk about her full-circle career as welder. She talks about how she was inspired by a metal artist she met during a trip to Puerto Rico to start her own jewelry-making business. She also explains how that piqued her interest in learning how to weld. Desirée discusses how after enrolling in CWIT's welding program, it led to her working at number of Chicago-area fab shops. The after a few years of working in industry, her career came full circle when she accepted an open welding instructor position at CWIT. She also talks about the mission behind CWIT and its work to not only get more women to work in the trades, but empowering them with confidence and a community. At the top, we call back to a conversation in an episode with Michael Bennett about a toy plastic welder. We compare and contrast Mattel's Spin Welder and Mindware's Spin-Gineer. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.

On this episode of The Founder's Sandbox, Brenda McCabe speaks with Sue Tinnish- an executive coach working with CEO's and Presidents of middle-market companies. They discuss "unleashing creativity for business excellence" , ranging from Sue's experience while in hospitality to make events interactive and engaging, to using playfulness with very complex issues in analogies and stories to lead good alignment of the organization. Sue is a seasoned professional who has worked in a variety of settings. She has a diverse background in business with specific skills in leadership, formulating strategy, managing change, building teams, and delivering on strategic and tactical projects. She is currently an executive coach working with CEOs and Presidents of middle-market companies. She supports executives as they deal with their own leadership issues (delegation, time management, prioritization, decision making & mindset) as well as supporting their organization's growth addressing issues like talent optimization, sales, finance and risk. Sue earned her PhD from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. She holds an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance and marketing from University of Chicago's Booth School and a B.S. in communication studies from Northwestern University.  And she likes to have fun! You can find out more about Sue Tinnish at: Linked IN https://www.linkedin.com/in/suetinnish/ or Contact her at: Sue.tinnish@vistagechair.com Resources: Why playfulness matters in Startup to Scale up. https://www.humorseriously.com/     Transcript 00:04 Welcome back to the Founder's Sandbox. I am Brenda McCabe, your host. This monthly podcast is now in its second season and it reaches entrepreneurs and business owners who learn about building resilient, scalable, and sustainable. 00:32 and sustainable businesses, all with great corporate governance. I wanna assist entrepreneurs and business owners in building these scalable, well-governed and resilient businesses. And I bring guests to the podcast that are themselves, founders, business owners, corporate board directors, investors and professional service providers, like Sue Tinnish, who's with us today. We all share a common... 01:01 interest in this using the power of the private enterprise, be that small, medium, and large, to create change for a better world. Through storytelling with each of my guests on topics that are gonna include their own experience with resilience, purpose-driven enterprises, and sustainable growth, my goal with the Founder Sandbox is to provide a fun sandbox environment where we can equip one startup founder at a time to build a better world through great corporate governance. 01:30 So today my guest again is Sue Tinnish. Thank you so much for joining me here, Sue. So happy to join you, Brenda, in this context. Excellent. Sue's joined in the podcast today in her capacity as a Vistage leader. For those who are actually seeing the video, I love your back screen, leading a life of a climb with Vistage. 01:57 She also has, as a member of Vistage, shares oftentimes in LinkedIn a newsletter called Making a Difference. I encourage everyone to follow Sue in LinkedIn because the messages that come across in this newsletter do resonate with business owners on making a difference. Today, we chose a topic, again, I'm all about resilience, sustainability, and purpose-driven 02:26 businesses. And when speaking with Sue on and off, we both share University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Abu School is our background, right? That's we didn't meet there. But we did meet the alumni network is really quite active. And we discovered that we both use innovation and creativity with the work we do with our with our clients and 02:54 As I learned more of Sue's background, which I'll get to in a minute, I was just fascinated on specific tools, techniques, writing that she's used over the last 20 years at least. I'm gonna give you a brief introduction to Sue. She has a diverse background in business with specific skills in leadership, formulating strategy. 03:22 managing change, building teams and delivering a strategic and tactical projects. She is currently executive coach, working with CEOs and presidents of middle market companies. Prior to this activity, she's had experiences in academia, corporate banking, consulting and being an entrepreneur herself. So you check a lot of boxes, Sue. I thank you. I thank you again. 03:51 Also, the other aspect that we want to explore today is kind of you're a co-chair of the Chicago based Vistage Chief Executive Group and it's co-led by a male and a female. And I believe it's one of the unique or only chapters that is co-led and you're bringing in the diversity to the actual classroom itself. So I'd love to learn a little bit more later. All right. 04:19 So Sue and I have been in contact through our affiliation to the Chicago Women's Alliance. And I'm absolutely delighted that Sue's gonna tell us a little bit about some of the tools and techniques she explores as leader of Vistage. So can you share what has been a common denominator through your professional journey that has released or discovered, which you've discovered creativity? 04:49 Such an interesting question. So I guess I would say that as a leader, I've always had a real strong focus on people and teams. And so I really have encompassed playfulness, humor, and really creativity to help foster organizational growth. But it's really through people that that has happened. So that's been a very common denominator. And 05:18 I grew up in an era where what I was taught and learned about management was a little more like straight-laced and forward. And just my own personal growth, I really discovered, you know, through the process of learning and growing, I've discovered that that's not necessarily the way that you have to be. And I also think that, you know, interestingly, being a female, we bring different skill sets to the environment. 05:47 being more authentic has been meant that I've relied both on my own sense of humor, curiosity and playfulness to be effective. And you bring that into those monthly meetings with CEOs, I'm certain. Yes. You know, you, one of the articles that will later be in the show notes, is you brought in or explored kind of the entertainment. 06:16 element as a platform that unleashes creativity when you were working in the hospitality sector. Can you walk us through that specific kind of experience? It was, again, when you helped me prepare this, I was reading with awe. I was like, wow, I hadn't ever, you know, it goes back quite a while to 06:39 Yes. So when I worked in hospitality, I specifically worked in sort of the meetings and events and conference space. Okay. And my focus was really on how to create more innovative learning environments in that space. So it wasn't really focused on the logistics or the hotel arrangements or even the food and beverage. And really, earlier in my career, I spent a lot of time focusing on training and 07:09 And so I really thought a lot about how can you make these events, meetings, really more interactive and engaging in a way that's also going to create more knowledge, that's going to make what's happening in those meetings really stick. And so entertainment was one of those fields that I explored to talk about why entertainment can both be entertaining, but also. 07:38 or valuable in helping messaging stick. So like one example would be, think about like the topic of sexual harassment in Illinois, in many places most organizations. It's a requirement. It's a requirement, exactly. So no one's gonna raise their hand and say, oh yes, in a public environment, I've been sexually harassed or I'm a harasser. But when you use actors or entertainment or some kind of role playing, 08:08 a delicate subject out there in a way that people can maybe see themselves or see themselves in that situation and allow themselves to really go internally, aha, I understand now what has happened because of what I've seen on the stage. So I think entertainment can be used in a more strategic way beyond just being entertaining. 08:33 That is fascinating. And thank you for specifically providing an example. I'm just actually visually imagining a setup whereby a hairy topic is addressed in kind of an entertaining way with actors. Amazing. And I liked what you said about it allows maybe some of the learning that is happening within the meeting to stick. 09:01 because one is more relaxed, laughing, right? I actually had written a blog about two years ago on why playfulness matters in startup to scale up. And I discovered kind of five fundamental elements that I have seen or I've observed, I've introduced to my clients, there's no rules, right? 09:27 to generate more ideas, have a problem statement, allow people from all different levels of the organization compete in generating those ideas. But more importantly, when you were talking about the sexual harassment or using entertainment with professional actors, one founder I worked with actually brought in a surprise question at the end of the all hands on deck meeting. 09:56 And then there was a prize. So it really got people to pay attention to what the monthly message was about as the corporation grew. So I'm very happy to know that I'm doing something right and you're basing it on many years of experience in Vistage as well as the entertainment, the hospitality industry. So thank you. I'd like you to, I pride myself on lots of 10:26 really practical nuts and bolts in this podcast that listeners can take away and bring into their own companies. And so you provided some insight on Harry Gardner's similar work on people's concept of multiple intelligences. And there's seven ways people are intelligent. And then you bring that in actually to some of the tools and techniques you use in your session. So can you provide that background on? 10:54 Yeah, sure. What about intelligence? So, you know, Rhonda, you and I, we think we're fairly intelligent. We went to a fabulous business school. And yet, if we were in, you know, the outback of Australia trying to survive, we would not be as smart or as intelligent as an Aboriginal woman. And so there are different ways that we think. And obviously there's been a huge interest in EQ, you know, emotional intelligence, 11:24 IQ, but really, when you start to think about the skills that a surgeon might have, or an architect, they have kinesthetic skills that maybe other people don't. And so kinesthetic is another form of intelligence. Naturalism. There are people that have natural affinity to mathematics. And so you can think about your group, and some groups are more 11:53 homogenous, like an industry group, like an association. So you can think about what kind of natural intelligence that group might have, and then you can target some of the learning and the sessions in a way that's gonna harness the way that those people think. And it may not be humor or playfulness, but you're really leaning into their strengths. And I think that's so important in this topic of adult learning. That is fascinating. Again, I am... 12:24 the seven, you know, one was musical. Again, back to some of the writing I did, and I just saw it reinforced when listening to you is, you know, Mozart was a learner, but he would, he would have to write the music, but then he would never, but to keep it in his memory, and then he would never use it again. But it's really fascinating how I imagine in your Vistage meetings, you have a 12:54 cohort of, I don't know, 10 or 12. You create a safe space where CEOs are sharing current business challenges. Ultimately, they leave the monthly meetings though, and are gonna communicate decisions made to the companies that they lead, right? Yes. How do you share with them how to bring in humor if it's required, right? For the leaders communication, what have you seen to be more effective? 13:24 in some cases. Well, first of all, I'd say that, humor does not mean that you're a standup comedian. Really, when I think about humor, I think about it as more as like levity. And so my first tip always is not to be caustic or sarcastic, cause that's not gonna fly. But leaders can bring in this levity to their communication. I say in several ways. One would be just being able to laugh at yourself. Okay. 13:53 much more approachable, it helps build rapport and trust, and it makes you more authentic and human. So that's the first way, just being able to laugh at yourself. The second way is I think you can use a joke, a little levity to just capture people's attention. You know, we've all been in meetings, blah, blah, blah. Yes. Non-drona. So humor's an opportunity to catch people's attention and really get them to sit up. 14:21 Kind of like the example you were saying before about the leader that had something at the price. I also think maybe it's not exactly humor, but certainly playfulness. It allows you to take complex ideas and make them more simple. Not saying that you're trying to dumb down the conversation, but the kind of strategic issues that leaders are facing these days can be difficult to communicate. And so a little bit of humor or playfulness 14:51 really allows people to make things understandable. Like specifically, I would think about metaphors or analogies, those are great ways, or good stories can help communicate these more complex ideas to people so that people can remember them, and then you have good alignment in the organization. So those are just three tips. Right, and what about storytelling? You just... 15:19 touched it at the end of your comments there, but I've observed primarily because of the working from home and having distributed teams. And there are more and more CEOs that are stepping up and actually using storytelling to become, or appear more authentic. Are you observing that? And can you talk about storytelling and authenticity, please? 15:49 Yes, happy to do so. So storytelling can be personal. I think those are great stories to tell. And so in doing that, you bring your whole self, that whole authentic self to the table. Okay. I just made a post yesterday on LinkedIn where I was talking about my goal around losing weight. And I was like, walking around thinking I had been more successful than I had because I didn't really, I didn't really 16:19 I didn't write my goal down. I didn't write my stating weight down. And then all of a sudden I had the realization, I'm like, oh my gosh, I really actually went up by two pounds, not down by more. And so people commented on how refreshing it was. So those kinds of stories can, and then really to drive the point home, the post was really about goal setting and also how you can do a reset. 16:47 change your mindset to make sure that you do achieve your goals. Because we still have half of the year left. So I could do this. The importance of, of, you know, self belief. And so it was a story that poked a little bit of fun at myself, but really add a message. And so many people responded to that post just by talking about, oh, my gosh, it was refreshing, so honest, so authentic, they use those kinds of words. And so I think those 17:15 That's an example of how you can use a story to resonate with the population. Because again, almost like we were talking about entertainment, people grab onto stories. That's why we go to films. That's why we read books is because for that storyline, that plot. And so finding the hero and how you can get to employees that you could be the hero or you are my hero or you are part of the hero team. 17:44 in the story can, I think can be quite effective. Wow. What about the, the leading from creativity and the use of humor to actually promote creativity? Have you seen that? Do you use those techniques in your Vistage groups or elsewhere? 18:13 So, you know, one thing is humor, right? To enhance maybe leaders communication and the other is actually creativity to generate new business ideas or to think about a problem statement. What have you seen in your work? So. Yeah, I think there's great opportunity to be playful and to unleash creativity. And I know that this is something that you and I both believe strongly in. So I think there's, you know, there's a lot of things you can do. 18:42 Metaphors, I kind of alluded to this before. When you say one thing is like another, and so you can say, you know, I feel like our organization is like a twisted pretzel right now, and why is that true? Like, how is our organization like a twisted pretzel? And so that just encourages people to think more broadly about the concept. So I think metaphors are a good way. Even choosing a random word, 19:12 picking up a book, pointing at a word like, what does bananas have to do with the strategic issue that we're facing right now? And it just causes people to be like, oh, I gotta think about this differently. And it kind of breaks the ice. Yeah, exactly. Yes, and so it just gets people to say, I don't have to think about this in the same exact way. I'm also a big fan of field trips. And so one of my efforts when I was 19:40 uh, leading a training and development effort for an association was that we, um, took field trips around Chicago. Actually related in the hospitality industry. We went to various places unrelated to hospitality and we just said, what can you learn by just going on site to a chocolate place, Garrett's popcorn, a museum, what can you learn about the way that the. 20:09 those organizations greet people, the entering experience, the engaging experience, the exiting experience. What can you learn from that that would cause you to rethink how you do it in your own organization? So I think by taking field trips like when we were kids, I think that's another other way to foster creativity. I like mind mapping. I think that's a real 20:33 good way causing people to start to write things down visually or even using props or toys to try and encompass a concept. I think those can be very effective. I love, you know, I love the improv technique of yes and, which of course is useful in brainstorming, but also useful in saying we have a product design, and it's good. 21:01 And yes, and what can we add on or what else do we need to do? So I think those are some techniques that I think promote playfulness, but also cause us to open our minds to being more creative. These are very actionable. Have they been, is it necessary to, in your experience, have these in person? Can you do this virtually? And how do you get CEOs to allocate time on their busy schedule? 21:32 Well, it's, who doesn't, I mean, what CEO doesn't want innovation and creativity in their organism? So having said that, the question is, how do you really foster it? And you don't just say, okay, let's sit down and we're going to be creative, because that's not gonna work. We all have our own cognitive biases. We have our frameworks, our assumptions, our biases for how we think. 21:58 What you wanna do is break through some of those. And in order to do that, I think you really need to think intentionally about how to do it. And to me, some of the techniques I described are not wasting time at all, but rather an intentional way to allow people to be more creative. Excellent. And so. 22:24 Can you speak to it's actually not in the script, but what is a typical Vistage meeting and cohort look like in your world in Chicago? You co-lead with a male. You have two groups that you're leading now. So what is the typical format, duration, size of group? What are the things that you're finding? Are they Illinois based companies? Do you have any? 22:51 people participate virtually. This is your opportunity to share your craft as a leader of Vistage. Okay. Well, I guess I'll first talk about the group and then I can talk a little bit about what happens in the group. So the peer group is part of the Vistage experience. There's other things, research, virtual events, the one-on-one time with me as an executive coach. But in the group, typically 10 to 18, 15, 16 members 23:21 and everyone represents a different industry. They all own their own lanes. So no competitors, no vendors, customers in the room so that you can really have an open kimono and be vulnerable and being willing to say something out loud. So the kind of people I look for are clearly, you know, very successful already in their own right, but really humble enough to say, hey, what got me here may not be what... 23:50 I need the skills and the mindset and the way I need to lead in the future. We've been through a life-changing event in terms of the pandemic, and it's had a lot of repercussions. And so how do leaders function in a new environment? And so the way you may have done it in the past may not necessarily be the way that you need to do it in the future. So you wanna be, I want people who are already successful, they... 24:17 but they're still hungry. They're hungry for personal growth. They wanna grow their teams and they also wanna see revenue growth in their organizations. And then sort of putting on my University of Chicago hat. So that's sort of the psychographic. But I also think about my group as a portfolio. What I mean is I want certain voices in the room. So like right now I would love to have a person in the staffing or executive search. 24:47 industry because talent's such an issue. So I want to have that voice in the room. So my people, I look as almost like a portfolio. I also look to make sure that I have industry sectors that are either leading or lagging indicators in the economy because those leaders are going to see things first and they can bring that to the group and say, hey, here's what's already happening in 25:16 And so what's happening in my industry is gonna happen to you probably later. And so this portfolio approach, I think, enriches the group and allows everyone to really benefit from the diversity that is inherent in every Vistage group. Fantastic. What about, do you have mixed gender groups? I'm just wondering. Oh, absolutely. 25:46 Not it's people come and go in groups. It serves them well and then they need to move on. Right now I would definitely, I'm definitely looking to add some more female voices to the group. All right, well you heard it here on the founders. Exam clocks. Yes. Thank you. I'm you. 26:10 For this podcast, you provided a lot of articles that you've written over the years. That's a gift. You're a prolific and a polished writer. How do you find the time, Sue? And two, do you believe the ability to write is a skill that leaders must master? Such an interesting question. 26:40 leading does require strong communication skills. And obviously, I think there's many kinds of writing. Yeah, there's academic writing, which I've done published in journals, not necessarily very persuasive, not always persuasive writing. And then there's, you know, writing to to communicate. And so I think that 27:05 I guess I would say, you know, you can be a skilled writer, like a speechwriter, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to be a skillful communicator. And I think leaders need a little bit of both. I mean, it's the kind of businesses and leaders that we work with are typically not hiring speechwriters. And so I do think it's an important skill to have if you're a small or medium sized business owner. 27:36 CEO of a huge, you know, fortune 500 company, of course, you can have speech writers write your thing, right, right stuff. And that's a that's a specific skill. So I would say, for our audience, what good or bad, you have to be skilled at writing, but also communicating those words to people. And writing in a way that is going to be persuasive and communicative. And perhaps playful. 28:04 right using humor, which is the topic of today's podcast. You know, when we I was preparing this, you know, I've been pursuing you for quite a while now. Thank you for joining. I did come across in other forums, a book that is accompanied by an assessment test called it's called humor series business. And to 28:31 professors at Stanford's Graduate School of Business have developed a course online to actually discover your type, right? And humorseriously.com. Have you had any experience with this? I thought it took off actually right in the pandemic. And just curious, because we are on the topic of humor and creativity. So, 28:58 what do I love? I love growing and learning and being a life-long learner. And so honestly, Brenda, I had never seen their work or heard about it. So I did watch their YouTube, which I found fascinating. I'm sure you'll include it in the show notes. And it's interesting, not, I think Stanford has done a really interesting job as a business and as a B-school or as a school, I guess I would say, as a university continuing to evolve. 29:24 So actually when I saw that they had this course in their business school, I wasn't surprised. And I actually have followed Stanford for a while because of their D school, their design school. Interesting. And so design thinking is not necessarily only related to the creative arts, but you know, you think about firms like, you know, who started with this concept like IDEO, but you know, this design thinking definitely has some 29:53 some good roots in creativity, innovation, breaking through borders, not thinking about constraints as true constraints and boundaries. And so to me, I wasn't surprised to see that these two were from Stanford. And it was a great listen. Thank you. I too, I was surprised to hear about it and two great schools, University of Chicago and Stanford with great alumni. So... 30:20 I do like to give my guest opportunity to share how you may be contacted. What's the easiest way and this will be in the show notes. Okay, well, I respond to my emails. I also respond to phone calls and voicemails. I love the younger generation that never listen to their voicemails. I actually do. So you can find me via phone at 847-404-7325. 30:47 Email always works and my email is su.tinish, my last at, and then here's the nice long after the at, VistageChair, like a piece of furniture, VistageChair.com. Then I am often on LinkedIn, and so people can DM me on LinkedIn and follow me. They can sign up and subscribe to my newsletter, make a difference. Yeah. Happy to respond any way that people want to. 31:15 Reach out to me, text, phone, email, or DM. Fantastic. So I'd like to bring us back to the founder sandbox and kind of the three cornerstones that I work with founders on and that's around resilience, purpose-driven enterprise and sustainable growth. And by bringing each of my guests back to, hey, what's the meaning of each of these terms? I'm absolutely fascinated that each one of my guests has a different. 31:42 you know, concept and it's so rich to listen. So what does resilience mean to you and your many years as practitioner with CEOs and small to medium sized companies? I'd say the first thing is really having a good balance between positivity and realizing that I have to grow and change and accept feedback. That maybe everything is not. 32:11 So I think especially for entrepreneurs and startups, I mean, you have such great belief in your concept. And so you do have to stick with it and stay positive, but there is that fine balance between accepting feedback and realism. And so I think resilience is balancing those two things appropriately. The second thing, the second characteristic I'd like to call out today is just really... 32:40 facing up to uncertainty. In other words, not being an ostrich and putting my head in the sand. Being resilient to me says, I'm willing to squarely look uncertainty in the face and I may not have all the data that I need. I may not be fully clear on what's the right direction, but resiliency is making that decision, taking responsibility, moving forward. 33:06 and accepting the consequences and then dealing with it all over again. Those are the two things that I think are most important to me personally about resiliency. Thank you. What about purpose-driven enterprise? Harkening back to my PhD where I did something on sustainability. Did you? Yes. So to me, purpose-driven enterprises really mean that you're gonna... 33:34 you will focus on value creation beyond simply profit. And the second quality is that there's really a strong integration in your ecosystem of all your stakeholders, not just shareholders, but that everyone is aligned and integrated and that your strategy is focused on an integrated purpose that serve all stakeholders, customers. 34:02 employees, your vendors, everyone in that ecosystem. And that's it. So you actually were a profit in your own land. Because your PhD, if you wrote on sustainability, I don't know how many years ago, it's just come back full circle, right? Yeah. It's got to be on every CEO's agenda. A triple bottom line. That's right. 34:27 And you heard it here, sustainable growth. So I kind of interchange sustainable with scalable. Again, we work with companies that are growing pretty rapidly. What is the meaning to you for sustainability? So first off, I think there's a difference between running an organization, leading an organization that's growing and leading an organization that's scalable. And so you desire both things, 34:56 you have to build in scale to make sure that you could manage your growth. So that's an element of sustainable growth. And as I alluded to earlier, I do think that this focus on the triple bottom line is really important. And even if you as a leader are not bought into it, think about the kinds of employees that you're hiring and the customers that you're serving as you get younger and younger. 35:24 this triple bottom line is so much more important to them. And so sustainable growth, in my opinion, can only be really fed by that focus on a triple bottom line. Wow. You heard it here. Thank you. Well, I have one last question. Did you have fun in the sandbox today, Sue? Oh, I did. It was fun to dig. It was fun to dig back into the past and think about the future. Yes. So delightful. So thank you so much for inviting me. 35:53 Thank you. The tools and techniques that you provided and just our conversation as well as what will be found in the show notes are invaluable. So thank you for offering these resources to my listeners. To my listeners, if you like this episode with Sue Tenesh, sign up for the monthly release of The Founder's Sandbox. It's available on all major podcast platforms. 36:20 where you're going to learn how to build with strong governance, a resilient, scalable, and purpose-driven company to make profits for good. Signing off. Thank you for being part of the Founders Sandbox.        

This episode features insights from leading architectural firm HED's Susan King, exploring  paradigm shifts in the building designs of residential communities.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. Host Jessica LaRusso interviews Susan, an advocate for attainable housing and green market transformation with over 35 years of experience. Susan discusses her career trajectory from her early interest in architecture to her significant contributions in housing and community work. Highlighting her achievements, including being the third woman principal at HED and holding the prestigious FAIA designation, Susan shares insights into the challenges and advancements in senior living facilities, the importance of sustainable design, and the evolving landscape of affordable and market-rate housing. Discussions also cover the impact of COVID-19 on building design, particularly in air quality and ventilation, and the future of housing amidst macroeconomic pressures such as inflation.Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Meet Susan King, A Trailblazer in Architecture and HousingSusan's Journey From Art to ArchitectureBreaking into Housing and Community WorkThe Evolution of Senior Living: Trends and InsightsExploring the Future of Housing and Senior LivingSustainability and Innovation in Senior HousingThe Challenges and Opportunities in Affordable Senior LivingLooking Ahead: The Impact of Economic Factors on HousingRapid Fire Questions: Insights and InspirationsClosing Thoughts and How to Connect About Susan King:Susan is a registered architect and a principal at HED, one of the country's oldest and most prominent architecture and engineering firms, with over 400 staff across the country with revenues in excess of $100M.  With 35+ years of experience, Susan became the third woman principal at HED in 2007, and she oversees the firm's housing and community work across the Midwest, advocating for attainable housing and green market transformation of the building industry.She holds the FAIA designation, the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) highest membership honor, bestowed on architects who have made significant contributions to the profession and society and exemplify architectural excellence. Only 3% of AIA members hold the FAIA distinction, and Susan was the eighteenth woman from Illinois to attain this recognition.She has received many awards for her work, including the University of Cincinnati's Alumni of the Year award in 2018 and the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award from Green Building & Design magazine in 2016, which placed her among an elite group of women to have received that award.   Susan is also a past Chair of the AIA Chicago Committee on the Environment and past President of Chicago Women in Architecture. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Carolyn Blessing is a Partner at Locke Lord LLP, a premier full-service law firm. In her practice, she focuses on IP pharmaceutical matters and Hatch-Waxman litigation. With experience in the FDA regulatory, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, Carolyn represents pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in all aspects of federal IP litigation, including pre-litigation, fact and expert discovery, claim construction, motion practice, pre- and post-trial, and appellate phases. Carolyn serves on Locke Lord's women's initiative committee and served as the hiring partner for the Chicago office. Before joining Locke Lord, Carolyn was a lead associate for a family of four complex patent litigations at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP, involving both patent infringement and Hatch-Waxman litigation. She also assisted with all aspects of patent prosecution and counseling for biotechnology companies.  Carolyn is the National Board Co-chair of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, a non-profit membership association supporting women in law firms and companies. She has been involved in numerous leadership positions at the organization and serves as a board member and Co-chair of the Professional Development Committee for Chicago Women in Intellectual Property. Dedicated to promoting women in the legal profession, Carolyn demonstrates how women's initiatives maximize impact.  Mehtap Cevher Conti is a Partner at Hogan Lovells' Corporate and Finance Practice, where she focuses on asset finance in the aviation and transportation industries. She has experience working with clients on secured debt, revolving credit facilities, leveraged and operating leases, and portfolio acquisitions. Mehtap also handles asset-backed structured financing for commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, aircraft operating lessors, and airlines. Having managed financial transactions involving multiple global jurisdictions, she advises clients on the purchasing and lease financing of corporate aircraft and helicopters. Before joining Hogan Lovells, Mehtap worked in private practice, where she focused on global transportation finance. She has been recognized in The Legal 500 US for asset finance and leasing and by Chambers & Partners for transportation and aviation finance. Mehtap serves in leadership positions in multiple organizations and non-profit associations, including those promoting the advancement and retention of women in the legal profession. As the National Board Co-chair of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, she promotes women's initiatives for maximum impact in the legal industry. In this episode… As the legal profession continues to tackle the twin challenges of women lawyers leaving the law more frequently than men and a disproportionately low percentage of women in leadership positions, internal and external women's initiatives have become a welcome source of information and support. What are the top things women's initiatives can do to have a positive impact on the retention and advancement of women in the profession? As fierce advocates for women in law, associates Carolyn Blessing and Mehtap Cevher Conti note three core pillars of effective women's initiatives: programming, networking, and credentialing. These associations should foster authentic relationships with women and help them build their careers. Initiative leaders can also recruit and recommend other women for leadership roles, instilling confidence and community. By providing networking opportunities and mentorship in both internal and external women's initiatives, you can strengthen your firm and provide alternative perspectives. On today's episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman hosts Carolyn Blessing and Mehtap Cevher Conti, private practice attorneys and Co-chairs of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, who talk about enhancing value and driving change through women's initiatives. Together, they describe the Coalition's goals, how women's initiatives promote diversity and leadership, and how to enhance the effectiveness of these organizations. 

Many of us  are familiar with the The Jane Collective or Jane, an underground group of radical feminist activists in Chicago who were part of the  the Chicago Women's Liberation Union that operated from 1969 to 1973 secretly providing safe and affordable abortions to women when abortion was illegal in most of the United States. But few people including myself knew that there were radical feminists right here in Oakland in the 1970's thru the 1990's who were also practicing this kind of  self help reproductive care and  who were teaching women how to help to do their self care and were providing low costs abortions and reproductive healthcare  to women who couldn't afford healthcare fueled by the belief that community based  solutions rather than reliance on the state was what was necessary to protect women's reproductive health.   Today Kate Raphael talks to Angela Hume who just released a new book about this  radical feminist self care movement in the Bay Area called Deep care  The Radical Activists Who Provided Abortions, Defied the Law, and Fought to Keep Clinics Open  and she talks about how important this movement is to understand for today when women once again have to create an  underground movement   to ensure women's  reproductive health care. The post Radical Feminist's Organize for Deep Care of self Reproductive Health w author Angela Hume appeared first on KPFA.

Gina Lira, also known as Gigi Jiggles, is a nail tech and artist who works to create a safe space for all her clients. As she turned to her nails as a canvas for self-expression, the early experimentation laid the groundwork for her future career. The turning point: when Lira discovered Beauty Bar, a vintage-inspired venue with manicurists creating art on nails. Recognizing the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, she became aware of the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected. This is what her Chicago sounds like. This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was edited and produced by Ari Mejia. To keep up with Chicago Women's Health Center, follow her on Instagram @thegigijiggles.

October is National Women's Small Business Month and Whitney Cimaglia, the Vice President of Business Banking at Republic Bank, joins Jon Hansen. Jon and Whitney talk about the statistics about women-owned businesses and the resources that Republic Bank can provide to women who are starting off.

Retired Chicago veteran news anchor Linda Yu kicks off my season 9 opener as we talk about her decades-long career in Chicago news television, what it was like to navigate the news media industry as an Asian American woman, and more. Bio: Linda Yu has been called a trailblazer, mentor and award- journalist. She recently stepped back from daily broadcasting after more than forty years in television news. Yu began her career in 1974 as a writer for the Los Angeles ABC station KABC-TV and then went on to become a writer/producer at KTLA-TV. In 1975 she stepped in front of the camera as a reporter for the ABC affiliate station in Portland, Oregon KATU-TV. Within months, she received an offer from ABC owned station KGO-TV in San Francisco as reporter and anchor, where Yu worked from to 1979. In late 1979, she was spotted by the NBC owned station in Chicago, WMAQ-TV, and moved to the Windy City as weekend anchor and reporter. Part of Yu's motivation for accepting the position was that she would be the first Asian American to appear on a Chicago network station. Five years later, ABC won her back and she moved to Chicago's ABC7, WLS-TV, to anchor the station's newly created 4 p.m. news hour. Later, an 11 a.m. news hour was added to her anchor duties. Both news programs maintained their number one rating throughout her 33 year career at ABC7. Among the honors and recognition for Yu are six local Emmy awards, as well as induction into the prestigious “Silver Circle” of legendary Chicago broadcasters. She has been named one of Today's Chicago Women magazine's “100 Women to Watch” and has been awarded a National Gold Medal by the National Conference of Community and Justice. In her community service, Yu spent more than 30 years as the Advisory Board Chairperson for the Chinese American Service League. She is also a co-founder of the Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. She has been an active supporter and volunteer for Common Threads, the Juvenile Protective Association and the March of Dimes. Yu is the author of “Living and Working in America”, a book published in Chinese and sold in China. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/banhmichronicles/support

Abby J. Pariser attended Barnard College, receiving her BA in American History in 1967. She also received her MA in 1975 at Roosevelt University, Chicago. Abby participated in the movement against the war in Vietnam during college and became part of Chicago Women's Liberation Union at its founding in 1968. She joined Chicago Abortion Counseling … Abby Pariser – A Member of Jane Read More »

Check out Season 4, Episode 52 - Chicago Women In Trades, of Mothers In Construction Podcast. Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) was founded in 1981 and has been instrumental in improving outcomes for women seeking and working in nontraditional careers. CWIT has published white papers, and chartered initiatives along with strategic partners, to empower and advocate for women in our field. Today we are speaking to Lark Jackson, who is the Gender Equity Center Associate Director at Chicago Women in Trades' National Center for Women's Equity in Apprenticeship and Employment and is a recognized leader in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion for women working in the skilled trades, including but not limited to the manufacturing, construction and transit industries. She leads the national center's technical assistance work, offering guidance and strategic planning to industry stakeholders on how to best recruit and retain women in the trades. Listen to her story!!!!

ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com encourages you to investigate the lives and works of some notable Chicago women as well  as a specific few who have  made a significant impact on Chicago's literary history. Their works continue to inspire us today, and we celebrate them and all women during National Reading Month and National Women's History Month.

Heather Booth began speaking out against injustice. In her early twenties, she founded an underground network called Jane. The network eventually helped over 11,000 women get safe, illegal abortions before it was made legal in the U.S. with Roe v. Wade.Heather grew up Jewish and was raised by loving parents. Her mom and dad shared an important Hebrew idiom with her and her brothers: “Tikkun Olam,” which means, “heal the world.” And that's indeed what she's been doing her whole life. In 1966, Heather led a sit-in against the war in Vietnam, becoming the first college campus in U.S. where the students took over an administration building. She co-founded the Chicago Women's Liberation Union. Her husband Paul Booth was also an activist and her partner in justice. Today she's 78 years old and still giving talks, press conferences and showing up physically when the movement calls. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEATHERWebsite http://heatherbooththefilm.com/Watch the movie trailer for the documentary “Heather Booth”Follow Heather on Facebook and TwitterLEAVE US A VOICE MEMOhttp://www.speakpipe.com/ifyouknewme.showREVIEW USHelp other women find us. Rate us on the Apple podcast app or on our website.GET YOUR FREE COFFEE MUGBecome a patron of the podcast before March 1st, and we will send you an exclusive coffee mug as a thank you gift. See blog for images. Pledge any amount to get behind-the-scenes extras, discounts on merchandise and patron-only gifts. Become a patron today. JOIN OUR WALL OF FLAMEHelp us improve women's well-being through the power of story. Pledge $600 or more here and your name, bio and portrait will be added to our virtual monument: The Wall of Flame!SOCIALS & WEBIf You Knew Me websiteInstagramFacebookLinkedinSign Up for our Newsletter!CREDITSProduced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show's musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here. Other music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Papievis is a survivor of a severe brain stem injury. As a result of her death experience and miraculous recovery, she now speaks to various schools through an international injury prevention program called ThinkFirst, as well as to many other medical, community, and spiritual organizations. Julie is the Brand Ambassador for Fairhaven Wealth Management.She advocates for others who face sudden physical, emotional and financial changes in their lives. Her story has been featured in Women's Day, Chicago Women, and First for Women magazines. She has made numerous television appearances on Lifetime, TLN television, ABC, CNN, WGN's WB, CBN's 700 Club Show, and most recently, the Dr. Oz show. She has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and The Daily Herald.In Julie's book Go Back and Be Happy, she illustrates how tragedy can be turned into triumph—dying into living. Despair into hope. Her story can be used as a resource for a real-life strategy in how to move forward with perseverance and hope for a happy and healthy life.Please enjoy my conversation with Julie Papievis.

Lorena Blonsky has successfully serviced over 250 clients by placing professionals in a variety of roles, from entry level to executive. She has conducted search assignments in a variety of industries and across many functional areas including technology, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, operations and general management. Prior to founding LMB Associates in 1989, Lorena was a Senior Associate at Korn/Ferry International. She earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics from Cornell University. Lorena is a Past President of the University of Chicago Women's Business Group and of Congregation B'nai Torah. Lorena currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers. In addition, she serves on the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network and is an active member of Trusted Advisors Council and leads the Northbrook chapter. Learn More: https://www.lmbassociates.com/

We've seen the back of a triple header that's one of the busiest marathon seasons for a mighty long time, and there's plenty of superlative performances to pick out. Ruth Chepng'etich ran the 2nd fastest time in women's marathon history and Marcel Hug's emphatic racing continues, but it's the ultimate pleasure to speak with Susannah Scaroni after her first Chicago Women's Wheelchair Race win! Join Martin & Deena on Marathon Talk for all this, and much more on the busy past and exciting future of the sport. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Wrapping up the busiest triple weekend of remarkable racing with last week's Chicago Marathon 19:00 - Alex Williams shares the heartwarming stories from recent races that exemplify the best of our running community 31:00 - Deena interviews Chicago winner Susannah Scaroni on her optimism, motivations, and how the wheelchair sport could continue evolving 1:14:00 - Spotlight on a 6 Star Finisher, and peering into the crystal ball for November's NYC Marathon Photo credit: Getty Sport Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Lorena Blonsky has successfully serviced over 250 clients by placing professionals in a variety of roles, from entry level to executive. She has conducted search assignments in a variety of industries and across many functional areas including technology, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, operations and general management. Prior to founding LMB Associates in 1989, Lorena was a Senior Associate at Korn/Ferry International. She earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics from Cornell University. Lorena is a Past President of the University of Chicago Women's Business Group and of Congregation B'nai Torah. Lorena currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers. In addition, she serves on the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network and is an active member of Trusted Advisors Council and leads the Northbrook chapter. Learn More: https://www.lmbassociates.com/

Susan Reed, PhD, age 70, has led a life of social-political actionsince her teens. She campaigned for McGovern and later forObama; interned with the Chicago Women's Liberation Union;protested the Vietnam War; worked on social policy for equities inaging and health; and continues to teach adult college studentsabout ways to be civically engaged. Susan is a person who feels“responsible for problems” facing our city (Chicago) and country.She finds other people to be activists with her--for example, theGirlfriend Group, because “for me, political activism is social;social action can be fun.” On the home front, Susan continues tolearn how best to support her two adult daughters and, with herhusband, plan for how to ‘age in place.'" My goal is to help people be active citizens, especiallyduring really difficult times." Connect with Susan:sreed@depaul.edu

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what employees can/should do if they are denied a promotion or salary increase. Segment 2: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, talks to John about the market sinking today after a report on inflation. Why is the […]

Host Sean Lennon welcomed Joliet, IL Independent Wrestler Erich Shultz Lawyer to PWE to talk about his career, upcoming match with Chicago Women's Star Skye Blue at CSW “Rotten to the Core "among other shows he has coming up. He's been featured CSW, Northland Pro October 1st, Crash-tested Wrestling Whiplash Sept 24th part of Gauntlet Match in Hobart INErich talked about discovering his passion for Pro Wrestling in his 30's, his character Erich Shultz Attorney at Law because we don't see occupational gimmicks used much anymore in wrestling, wanting to develop his physique more for his role, being part of the High Society along with C&C Destruction Chris Miller, Cody James, Nick Diamond, and Cameron Wayne in Crash-Tested Wrestling, Cody James and his feud with him in Northland Pro Wrestling which lead to the street fight and how trusting he was with him in some of the more dangerous matches we've seen in Northland Pro Wrestling, his match with Superstar Steve Boz last year, Pro Wrestling in Chicago has been opening up many new promotionsup what does CSW offer that they don't, what does he want to be remembered for after his career is finished? thoughts of the CSW Fans and how fun is it interacting with them, Who else does he look up to in Pro Wrestling and more!For the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/

Anna DeMaggio is a foreign-trained lawyer with a background in international studies and she joins us on Hylights to give her perspective on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Anna is from Ukraine but came to the United States over 10 years ago to do an LLM. She has lived in Houston for many years, currently working as counsel at Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Despite being born in Ukraine when it was part of the USSR, growing up there after the end of the Cold War, and going to law school at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, not even Anna expected a war like this to ever take place. Nevertheless, Anna is uniquely positioned to give us insight into the changes the country has undergone since the end of the Cold War, as well as into the war, discussing its historical context and its import on international law and policy. In addition to now being a voice for the Ukrainian community in Houston, at Orion Group Holdings, Anna works with the project teams, operations, and management on contracting, compliance and claims prevention, management, and defense for the company's concrete segment, TAS Concrete Construction, LLC. Anna has also been involved in various community activities, including HYLA's Professional Development Committee, the Houston Bar Association, Chicago Women's Alliance, and a number of pro bono efforts pertaining to immigration. The Hylights Podcast is brought to you by the Houston Young Lawyers Association! If you have any comments or questions, or if you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please email us at hylightspodcast@gmail.com. Join HYLA: https://www.hyla.org/page-18141

How do you create an opportunity for women in the manufacturing and construction industries? How can purpose-driven organizations create an impact and change for women who seek high-demand jobs in these industries?I am stoked to have two amazing leaders who are making a difference in many women's lives, Jayne Vellinga and Regan Brewer. Jayne is the Executive Director of the Chicago Women in Trades, an organization that has been supporting, advocating, and training women in the Chicagoland area for the last 40 years. Regan is the President of the Jane Addams Resource Corporation, or JARC, an organization that provides FREE training in welding, CNC operation, and mechanical assembly.This episode will be all about giving women more access to high wages and high job skills in the construction and manufacturing industries. You will hear incredible stories of women who joined programs offered by the organizations and how it changed their lives. In This Podcast We Talk About:When and how Chicago Women in Trades started and who it serves.When and how Jane Addams Resource Corporation started and who it serves.How each organization qualifies the women who want to participate in their programs.The success stories from each organization and the impact on the lives of women who joined their programs.Connect With Jayne and Regan:Jane Addams Resource CorporationJane Addams Resource Corporation Facebook Page Free Chicago Job Training and Adult Education | JARC ChicagoCommunity-based Organization Collective Career Training & Support: Chicago Women in TradesChicago Women in TradesLinks Mentioned:Roadmap to the Executive SuiteGet to know more about My 90-Day Job Offer Program here.Book your Complimentary Career Strategy Call here.About me:I was consistently being passed up for promotions and realized I was being underpaid compared to my colleagues. I knew that in order to get ahead in my career and be able to make the money I wanted… to support the lifestyle I wanted…something had to change. So, I started investing in myself. I worked with a career coach, resume writer, read every career book that I could get my hands on, enrolled in career courses, and studied colleagues who seemed to be crushing it in their careers. And after investing over $20,000 …and spending thousands of hours over five years…I realized that many of the common advice out there did NOT move the needle when it came to advancing your career! Instead, I created my now signature program, 90-Day Job Offer, that is unlike anything that is out there. I wish a program like this existed when I was going through my career advancement and salary negotiations. If so, it would have been a fraction of the cost and saved me over four years of frustration of trial-and-error. Since then, my clients have taken my ready-to-use resources to advance their careers in 90-days or less, and secured on average a 56% increase in salary (to date my clients have received $30,000 - $120,000 in additional earned income per year)!! I'm on a mission to help women in tech collectively earn over a $1M in the next year. Will you join me?

Guest Speakers:Eileen Dordek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in treating anxiety and depression. For over a decade, Eileen served on the board of Personal PAC, which focuses on electing pro-choice state and local officials in Illinois, most recently as Chair of the Board. Eileen is a board member of Equality Illinois, an impactful LGBTQ+ rights organization. She is a fierce advocate for reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights, previously serving on the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues and then the City of Chicago Women's Advisory Council. She is currently a candidate for Illinois State Representative for the 13th District.Ann Williams is currently serving her 6th term as State Representative of the 11th District on Chicago's North Side. The former chair of the Illinois Green Caucus, Ann is a leader on issues related to the environment and is working to address the climate crisis. Ann served as chief House sponsor of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, which was integral to the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in September 2021. Her legislative priorities include supporting our neighborhood schools, protecting critical human services, preventing gun violence, and restoring fiscal stability to Illinois. She is a strong and unwavering advocate of reproductive rights and was a leader in bringing marriage equality to Illinois. She remains committed to ensuring equality for all Illinois families. Ann has sponsored and supported numerous legislative initiatives pertaining to privacy rights and data privacy. Ann currently chairs the Energy and Environment Committee. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary-Civil Committee.Bills mentioned: The Equal Pay Salary History BanThe Climate and Equitable Jobs ActIllinois' Reproductive Health ActThe Clean Energy Jobs Act

Natalie de Blois contributed to some of the most iconic Modernist works created for corporate America, all while raising four children. After leaving this significant mark on postwar Park Avenue, she transferred to the SOM Chicago office, where she became actively involved in the architecture feminist movement and was one of the leaders in the newly formed Chicago Women in Architecture advocacy group. Later, she finished her career as a professor at UT Austin, where she trained a future generation of architects.In the New Angle: Voice podcast, “Hear from historians, family, colleagues, and the women themselves, how it was to be an architect coming up in the early 20th century. Imagine sitting with these pioneering women, who opened up the magic of the built environment professions to all who had the gifts, grit and persistence to endure.”

Today, Tes talks with Melissa DuPrey. Melissa is a multidisciplinary artist with roots from Humboldt Park, Chicago. After earning double Bachelor degrees from the University of Houston, she returned to Chicago to join the all-Latina theatre company, Teatro Luna. Her one-woman show, SEXomedy (2012), was developed during their monthly series for women of color in the arts and received a Chicago Reader Recommendation, a Member's Pick, and had a successful debut Off-Broadway in New York. The popular show spurred a progressive sequel, SEXomedy 2.0, which debuted at Steppenwolf Theater in April 2019. Her second solo show, SUSHI-frito, has also been critically acclaimed as part of MPAACT's Signature Series for solo artists. In 2014, she was selected as a new talent in the ABC Diversity Showcase in New York City. DuPrey is also a community organizer and spiritualist who also launched The Good Grief Project- an extension of the social justice component from her play GOOD GRIEF, where communities of color are connected to local, accessible and multidisciplinary mental and spiritual wellness practitioners of color. Her full-length play BRUJAJA was selected as part of 16th Street's New Play Pop Up Reading Series for 2019 and is slated for a world premiere in 2021 with UrbanTheater Company. She has performed stand-up comedy in Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. She is a featured actor in the Emmy-nominated web-series Brown Girls and has many regional and non regional theater credits in Chicago. She can currently be seen as DR. SARA ORTIZ on "Grey's Anatomy" (Season 17 and 18). Other TV credits include a recurring appearance on “Empire” (FOX), and guest appearances on “The Resident” (FOX), “Chicago PD” (NBC), and “The Chi” (Showtime). Film credits include: Relative (2022), Long Division (2022), Cherry (2020), Two in the Bush (2017), The Way We Speak (2014) and Bromance (2014). As a musician and active member of her community, she is dedicated to the preservation of Puerto Rican culture by way of the folkloric music, Bomba y Plena, with Africaribe and Las BomPleneras. She is currently an Ensemble Member at UrbanTheater Company and Artistic Associate at Sideshow Theater. To learn more about Melissa DuPrey: Website: www.melissaduprey.com Twitter & IG: @BoomBoomDuPrey News links: Chicago Sun Times coverage for Grey's Anatomy Review of Good Grief- A healing experience Please and Resistance in the face of Patriarchy Coverage of The Chicago Women's March and critique of lack of inclusivity Centering Black and Brown Narratives in Chicago as ED of Social Justice Theater

“Are we seeking the gift that this person is, and the gift that this person brought out in us?” - Channyn ParkerOne of the greatest pieces of wisdom that Channyn has learned is that everyone on this earth has their part to play. You may not enjoy their effect on your life, but they are on your path for a reason, whether that reason is to nourish you or to teach you valuable lessons.This week on Find Your Fierce & Loving, we invite you to consider the humanity of every person who exists alongside you. Each one of us is full of contradictions and history that we cannot judge as good or evil. We can only recognize ourselves as partners in humanity and accept our responsibility to work on it together.(04:03) - Identities(11:20) - Choosing a narrative(20:46) - Contradictions(31:55) - Partner in humanity(41:12) - Good and evilChannyn Lynne Parker is a Human Rights advocate, public speaker, community-centric leader and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Howard Brown Health Center and serves on the board at Equality Illinois. Prior to her current role, Channyn served as manager of The Broadway Youth Center, Youth Development Program, and manager of Chicago House Social Service Agency's TransLife Project (2017). Channyn is the first openly transgender woman to work in the Cook County Dept. of Corrections, working with populations in protective custody. Inaugural Trans100 awardee (2013). White House speaker, National HIV/AIDS Strategy (2015), Chicago Women's March speaker (2017, 2018). Recipient of the Henrietta Lacks award, Women in Health in Chicago (2018) and Equality Illinois prestigious, Humanitarian, Freedom Award (2019).Do you want to unleash your inherent love and goodness, liberate yourself, and free humanity from the oppressive systems and structures we have created? We are here to support you in finding your fierce and loving life. Join us in Our Circle, a vibrant membership community rich in opportunities for engagement and transformation. Find out more at lolawright.com/our-circle.You can follow Lola Wright, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter and learn more about my work at lolawright.com.Chicago born and built, Lola grew up in wealth and privilege, yet always sensed something was missing. She sought out aliveness and freedom in music, immersing herself in the hip hop and house music scenes of 90s Chicago. After finding herself on her own at 23, as the mother of two young children, she became determined to create a new experience.Lola is an ordained minister with a gift for weaving together the mystical and material, she served for many years as the CEO of Bodhi Center, an organization committed to personal transformation, collective awakening, conscious activism, and community-building.This podcast is produced by Quinn Rose with theme music by independent producer Trey Royal.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Find Your Fierce & Loving in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help others find the show.

To celebrate the conclusion of the first season of Mirror and a Flashlight, community members and the podcast team gathered for a virtual event reflecting on the surprises, inspirations, and challenges of making this podcast and sharing the stories of Chicago Women's Health Center. This bonus episode brings listeners a recording of the panel discussion featuring our producer Ariel Mejia, Collective member and podcast collaborator Terri Kapsalis, and Staff members Leslie Fiedler and Scout Bratt, as well as the Q & A from that event. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow Us:InstagramFacebookThanks to our event moderator, Scout Bratt, and our panelists, Ariel Mejia, Leslie Fiedler, and Terri Kapsalis. Special thanks to Catherine Plonka for generously sharing her wisdom and insight with us all, and to Ari's mom, Kathy, for her participation. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about your thoughts on this season - and if you want to hear more from us! Share your ideas and feedback using our Listener Survey here. This podcast was produced by Ariel Mejia - learn more about her work here. This episode was edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Mirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. Make our work possible with a donation here.Visit our online Corner Store to find podcast merch and more.

In this final episode of the season, Mirror and a Flashlight brings listeners a story that exemplifies CWHC's integrative approach to health care and shows what is possible when the entire individual is considered and engaged along the winding road of healing. Chiara Francesca generously shares how, since 2009, she has collaborated with her providers across programs, and what this approach has meant for her health and her ability to show up for herself and others.Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow Us:InstagramFacebookEndless thanks to Chiara Francesca for sharing her story with us. You can learn more about her work via her Instagram account at Instagram.com/chiara.acuWe want to hear from you, our listeners, about your thoughts on this season - and if you want to hear more from us! Share your ideas and feedback using our Listener Survey here. This was the final episode of this season of Mirror and a Flashlight. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who listened, shared, and supported this project. Special shout outs to Jaya Sahihi, Cameron Burnette, Antonia Willnow, and Camille Slater for their work and insight.This podcast was produced by Ariel Mejia - learn more about her work at arielmejia.com. This episode was edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Mirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. Make our work possible with a donation here.We're having an event! Join us on March 24th from 7-8:15pm CST for a live, virtual event reflecting on the making of Mirror and a Flashlight! We'll be listening to compelling moments from our podcast's first season, and talking through the questions it has sparked for listeners and creators alike.Tickets are $10 and you can get yours here today! The event will feature a Q+A and we want to hear from you! Submit questions about the podcast and/or CWHC using this form.

What does integrative health mean, and how is it part of feminist care? What are the barriers to accessing - and providing - a wider range of frameworks and resources for healing? In this episode of Mirror and a Flashlight, we talk with Clinical Services Director, Leslie Fiedler, about CWHC's Integrative Health Program (IHP). Learn about how this program is advancing CWHC's model of care by ensuring the clients have access to a range of healing options, including acupuncture, Pelvic Floor Therapy, and an Intuitive Eating framework of nutrition.Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org. Special thanks to Leslie Fiedler for sharing her wisdom with us for this episode.Follow Us:InstagramFacebookWe're having an event! Join us on March 24th from 7-8:15pm CST for a live, virtual event reflecting on the making of Mirror and a Flashlight! We'll be listening to compelling moments from our podcast's first season, and talking through the questions it has sparked for listeners and creators alike.Tickets are $10 and you can get yours here today! The event will feature a Q+A and we want to hear from you! Submit questions about the podcast and/or CWHC using this form, or by sending a voice memo to us at podcast@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.Mirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ariel Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen and Leslie Fiedler.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:Pacific College of Health and ScienceHealth At Every Size: Resource PageNational University of Natural MedicineBastyr UniversityBoucher Institute of Naturopathic MedicineCanadian College of Naturopathic MedicineCWHC's Collaborating ProvidersMartha Burla, MPH, CHES is a certified health education specialist and intuitive eating counselor. Martha works from a fat positive, Health at Every Size, trans inclusive perspective.Ariel Wynne PT, DPT is a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor.Learn more about CWHC's Integrative Health Program and services:Acupuncture and BodyworkNutrition Counseling and Intuitive EatingPelvic Floor Therapy

CWHC's Alternative Insemination (AI) Program was the first in the midwest specifically  designed to provide a path to pregnancy for folx who didn't have access to sperm. In this episode, Mirror and a Flashlight explores the past and present of this groundbreaking program. First, we talk to Terri Kapsalis and Sandy McNabb, two early members of the program, about how CWHC shifted the landscape of parenthood for queer people seeking pregnancies. Then, we'll meet Noshaba Bhatti, the current AI Program Coordinator, who shares what access and visibility look like today.Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.org. For information on our Alternative Insemination Program Introduction workshops, visit our registration page here.Follow Us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ariel Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Thank you to Sandy McNabb, Noshaba Bhatti, and Terri Kapsalis for participating in these conversations.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources*:CWHC's Self-Exam Kit includes a speculum, a mirror, a flashlight, and a self-exam guide for individuals with cervixes to learn more about their body, including cervical mucus. Self-Exam Kits can be purchased online in our Corner Store.Resources referenced in this episode:The 1990 Chicago Lesbian Kiss-In featured on the 10% Show: made available through the Gerber Hart Library and Archives: Midwest LGBT History and Culture website.The Age That Women Have Babies: How a Gap Divides America: New York Times Article by Quoctrung Bui and Claire Cain Miller, August 4, 2018.Books on Birth, Birthing Justice, and History of Grand (Granny) Lay Midwives:Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth edited by Julia Chinyere Oparah and Alicia D. BonaparteKilling the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty by Dorothy RobertsDeadly Delivery: The Maternal Health Care Crisis in the USA, a report by Amnesty International: the full 154-page report can be viewed and downloaded for free here (also available in other languages).Listen to Me Good: The Story of an Alabama Midwife by Margaret Charles Smith and Linda Janet HolmesWhy Not Me: The Story of Gladys Milton, Midwife by Wendy Bovard and Gladys MiltonThe Women Who Caught the Babies : A Story of African American Midwives by Eloise GreenfieldDelivered by Midwives: African American Midwifery in the Twentieth-Century South by Jenny M LukeMotherwit: An Alabama Midwife's Story by Onnie Lee LoganMy Bag Was Always Packed: The Life and Times of a Virginia Midwife by Claudine Curry Smith and Mildred H.B. RobersonGranny Midwives and Black Women Writers, Valeria LeeAfrican American Midwifery in the South: Dialogues of Birth, Race, and Memory by Gertrude Jacinta FraserBooks on fertility awareness, understanding menstrual cycles, and reproductive health:A Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women, Lacy Frazer and Marie MohlerTaking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni WeschlerThe New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth, Stephanie Brill and Kim ToevsThe Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-JackThe Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians by Rachel PepperBooks for Queer, Lesbian, and Single people attempting pregnancy or already parenting:Considering Parenthood: A Workbook for Lesbians, Cheri PiesFor Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow up Happy, Healthy and Proud by Suzanne M. Johnson and Elizabeth O'ConnorThe Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook, Creating and Raising our Families, April MartinThe Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children by D. Merilee Clunis and G. Dorsey GreenPride and Joy: A Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Parents by Sarah Hagger-Holt and Rachel Hagger-HoltLesbian Parenting: Living with Pride and Prejudice, Katherine ArnupThe Queer Parent's Primer, Stephanie BrillThe Single Parent Resource Book, Brook Noel and Art KleinSingle Mothers by Choice by Jane MattesThe Complete Single Mother by Andrea Engber and Leah KlungnessFilms about Birth:The Business of Being Born (there is a part two to this film, which is a one-season series that was made available on Netflix)Bringin' in Da SpiritAll My Babies: A Midwife's Own Story: an instructional film following granny midwife, Miss Mary Coley, and detailing the births of black people living in rural America in the 50'sFreedom for Birth: The Mothers' Revolution - available to watch for free here with a library cardOrgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept SecretThe Birth Reborn: a series of 3 films about birthing in Brazil, available on Netflix*Some of these resources can be difficult to locate. We recommend checking with your local public library for titles that might be hard to find .

“If you look at any women's organization that started in the 70s, and still is around today, each one of them has their story of how they - if they - made the transition to be trans inclusive.” In this episode of Mirror and a Flashlight, we'll hear from Jess and Jubi, two former Collective members, Terri, a Collective member we heard from back in episode one, and Riley, a community member, all of whom were instrumental in helping CWHC work to become a trans inclusive organization. We'll hear about the challenges, the missteps, and how, through community accountability and good, hard work, CWHC created the Trans Greater Access Project, ensuring its services were trans inclusive and ultimately became a leader in providing trans health care in the midwest. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow Us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ariel Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Jess Kane, and Riley Johnson. Special thanks to Cass Adair for the insight and editorial support.The biggest thank you to the tireless and blessed hearts of Jubi Dutcher, Riley Johnson, Terri Kapsalis, CWHC's Clinical Services Committee, and the clients who generously shared their stories with us. And thanks to Sydney Roth, playlist magician extraordinaire.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:CWHC's Extended Resource List: a list of  resources for trans, non-binary and gender expansive folks compiled by our Clinical Services team. If you have questions or concerns about accessing these resources or navigating any of these steps, please give us a call at (773)935-6126.Gender Reveal: a podcast that explores the vast diversity of trans experiences through interviews with a wide array of trans, nonbinary and two-spirit people. The show also serves as a free educational tool for anyone seeking to learn more about gender.Transcripts: a podcast that uses oral histories from the Tretter Transgender Oral History Project at the University of Minnesota to introduce listeners to the trans activists who are changing our world and  puts the transgender movement in context.RAD Remedy: an emerging national organization dedicated to connecting trans, gender non-conforming, intersex & queer people to the care they may need.Fenway Trans Health: located in Boston, Fenway Health's mission  is to enhance the wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. The Fenway Institute is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education and policy development focusing on national and international health issues, especially related to LGBTQIA+ communities.Gender Spectrum: a site for medical and mental health professionals, providing professional development and training can help professionals keep up to date with evolving understandings and language of gender, along with the best practices for applying them in  your work with all children, young people and families.Health Care Action Center from the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): resources and recommendations to support individuals in advocating for trans-inclusive health careKnow Your Rights from the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): resources to support individuals in combating discriminatory health care practices. This page includes some great additional resources towards the bottom, including information on best practices and standards of care.Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource Guide for the Transgender Community (Oxford University Press, 2014)The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health Care (ed. Zena Sharman)Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health (ed. Adrian Shanker)

How do you know a relationship is healthy?Why does our body have to change?What do you do about sadness due to a crush?CWHC's Outreach and Education (OE) Program has been around for over 30 years and now provides comprehensive sexual health education to over 3,500 young people across Chicago every year. In this episode, we hear from Scout, Megan, and Clare, health educators at CWHC. Listen as they share how the OE Program amplifies CWHC's education-focused model beyond its clinic into classrooms across Chicago, and how they use of student's anonymous questions, like these, to guide their classes and challenge traditional power dynamics of who decides what young people get to know or question. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center, our Outreach and Education Program, and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ari Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Thanks to the Outreach and Education Committee - Scout Bratt, Megan Selby, and Clare Hiyama - and to the students who shared their anonymous questions, as well as their thoughts and feelings about what is has meant to them to receive comprehensive sex education. A special thank you to Jacoba Cruz-Rodriguez, who contributes greatly to CWHC's Outreach & Education program.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:Feminist Sex Ed ResourcesAdvocates for Youth: Honest Sex Education: issue area led by teen advocates and leadersReadings & Resources on Abolition and Reproductive Justice: a list compiled by Young Womxn of Color for Reproductive Justice, A project of Advocates for YouthSex Ed is a vehicle for Racial Justice: an article from Sex Ed for Social Change (SEICUS), as part of their #SexEd4SocialChange campaignSex Ed as a Human Right: an episode of, “What Would a Feminist Do?” a podcast featuring Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn FriedmanSexuality Education: a TEDx Talk from Al VernacchioWebsites CWHC Health Educators LoveScarleteen.com: a website with some of our favorite articles, definitions, and resources for youth (some of which are written by youth!). We also recommend additional publications from this website's content creatorsSex Positive Families: a website with variety of resources for adult alliesHealthy Teen Network- hub for training, resources, and youth programmingAmaze.org: videos for youth folx and their parentsCHAT.org: Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens website with links to resources, medically-accurate information, and videos (created by Chicago Department of Public Health)Guttmacher Institute: research, fact sheets and data analysis regarding sexual health, access to health care, and the state of sex educationYouth Organizing Resources and NetworksAssata's Daughters*Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health: CHAT*Chicago Freedom School*Advocates for Youth: Youth Leadership and OrganizingSex Ed Works Campaign (Healing to Action)*Girl/Friends Leadership Institute (A Long Walk Home)*SIECUS Campaign Organizing*Chicago-based! 

What is a feminist relational approach to therapy? How does CWHC's team of staff counselors, volunteers, and interns keep our model of care at the heart of the Counseling program? And what does it look like to work towards de-medicalizing mental health?Since its start in 1989, CWHC's Counseling program has recognized the impact that systems of oppression have on an individual. This recognition has set the program apart and continues to shape how our counselors approach their work.Join us today for a conversation between Tina Lee, Lee Jacobs Riggs, and Sunny Swift as they reflect on what it's like to be a Counselor - and be a human - practicing CWHC's approach to care. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.Follow Us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, and Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ari Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, Terri Kapsalis, and Lisa Schergen.Special thanks to Tina Lee, Lee Jacobs Riggs, Sunny Swift, and Angela Campion.Make our work possible with a donation here.Resources and additional informationResources for self-exploration, self-care, and self-reflectionWhere Gratitude Gets You: an episode of The Hidden Brain PodcastThe Body Is Not an Apology: Radical Self-Love for Everybody and Every BodyBlack Emotional and Mental Health Collective: toolkits and resourcesGuided Meditations from Tara BrachFinding Our Way: a podcast about how to realize the world we want through our own healing and transformationSelf Compassion with Dr. Kristin NeffBIPOC therapy and support networksNational Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: a directory of queer and trans therapists of color and related resourcesBlack Virtual Wellness Directory from the Black Emotional and Mental Health CollectiveAsian Mental Health Collective: a site dedicated to destigmatizing and normalizing mental health in Asian communitiesLatinx Therapists Action Network: a directory of Latinx therapists and related resourcesFearless Femme 100: mental health resources for Queer and Trans BIPOCBook Recommendations for Self and Collective Care: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for OthersCare Work: Dreaming Disability JusticeI Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World

Our premiere episode begins with Chicago Women's Health Center's roots in the feminist health movement of the 1960s. Terri Kapsalis, author and long-time CWHC Collective Member, describes the clinic's model of care, its historic context, and how it remains at the heart of our work 45-years later.How does CWHC continue to create a place for clients to receive health care that's actually about care and not profit? What is the historic foundation for CWHC's approach and why is this approach as important as ever? And...why “mirror and a flashlight”?Join Terri as she explores these questions, and tune in throughout this season to learn more about how each of CWHC's programs practice the model of care that has been evolving since 1975.A Note from CWHC: This episode contains archival audio that identifies Andrea Smith as a member of the Cherokee Nation, a false claim made by Smith that has been harmful, as documented in The New York Times', "The Native Scholar Who Wasn't."Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.org. Follow us:FacebookInstagramMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. Additional thanks to the generous clients who shared their experiences.This podcast was produced by Ari Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Make our work possible with a donation here.Learn more about Terri Kapsalis and her work at terrikapsalis.net.   Archival tape featured in this episode:- Black Panther Health Clinics, featuring Fred Hampton- Taking Our Bodies Back: The women's health movement, from Cambridge Documentary Films- Andrea Smith at Women's Worlds 2011For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:The History of the Women's Health MovementOur Bodies, Our SelvesBodies of Knowledge: Sexuality, Reproduction, and  Women's Health in the Second Wave by Wendy KlineWitches, Midwives, and Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English“The Campaign to Eliminate the Midwife” by Kate DawleyWomen of Color and the Reproductive Rights Movement by Jennifer NelsonMore than Medicine: A History of the Feminist Women's Health Movement by Jennifer NelsonNew View of a Woman's Body: A Fully Illustrated Guide by the Federation Of Feminist Women's Health CentersHistory of Gynecology and Sterilization Abuses in the United StatesMedical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology by Deirdre Cooper OwensNo Mas Bebes (2015), directed by Renee Tajima-PeñaConquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide by Andrea SmithReproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta Ross and Rickie SolingerWitches, Witch Hunts, and Women by Silvia FedericiKilling the Black Body by Dorothy E. RobertsThe Face of Women's Health: Helen Rodriguez-Trias by Joyce WilcoxBlack Panthers & Young Lords Health ClinicsBody and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination by Alondra NelsonHillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels, and Black Power: Community Organizing in Radical Times by Amy Sonnie and James TracyJane, the Underground Abortion ServiceThe Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Abortion Service by Laura Kaplan

Welcome to the trailer for Mirror and a Flashlight, a podcast that explores the history, stories, and practices of Chicago Women's Health Center, a feminist collective that has been evolving and transforming for decades. What can we learn from the Feminist Health Movement? What does radical care and education sound like now?  Episodes will drop in December 2020.Follow us:Our websiteFacebookInstagramSupport our work with a donation here.

(S3, EP 9) Kristina Tendilla joins me as my guest for this Season 3's theme "Where Do We Stand?" Kristina is a queer Filipinx-American community organizer in Chicago and current Executive Director of AFIRE (Alliance of Filipino Immigrant Rights and Empowerment). She discusses what prompted her to be involved in community organizing, and her role with AFIRE, particularly with elders and careworkers affected by Covid-19. She talks about the challenges in having difficult conversations with the Filipinx / API community on anti-Black racism and colorism, and the critical need to involve her community on key issues for this upcoming election. Check out this episode to learn more about Kristina's work! Recorded on July 9th. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line representing immigrant empowerment. Get yourself a pin, hoodie or t-shirt and show off your immigrant pride. Visit them at www.lawrenceandargyle.com or on Instagram @lawrenceandargyle or on their Facebook page. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Kristina Tendilla (she/they) has been a life long Filipinx organizer and community worker. Most recently, Kristina was a national organizer with the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum working with chapters across the country to fight for reproductive justice. Before that, they were a community organizer with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago for several years working on the city and state level. Kristina joined i2i to build solidarity with the queer and trans AAPI community. For 10 years, Kristina organized alongside families and people in the immigrant and refugee community to engage in the fight around worker rights, healthcare access, Illinois TRUST Act, rejecting anti-Muslim and xenophobic executive orders, & other immigrant/racial justice issues. Kristina was recognized as a National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Everyday SHEroe and a Chicago Women and Femme to Celebrate. Through their work and other LGBTQIA+ AAPIs, i2i received the National Queer Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance Advocacy Award in 2016. Kristina is currently the Executive Director with AFIRE (Alliance of Filipino Immigrant Rights and Empowerment) since 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support