Podcast appearances and mentions of emily bell mccormick

In this empowering episode of "Crafting a Meaningful Life," Mary Crafts is joined by her dear friend and inspirational leader, Emily Bell McCormick. Emily shares her transformative journey from founding a fashion company to spearheading The Policy Project, a groundbreaking initiative focused on policy reform for social change. Listeners will be inspired by Emily's commitment to advocacy, as she delves into deeply personal stories, the challenges she faced, and her relentless pursuit of equity, particularly within education and women's health. The conversation revolves around the inception and evolution of The Policy Project, underscoring the critical need for systematic solutions to widespread issues. Emily and Mary discuss the profound impact of legislation in providing free period products in Utah's schools, highlighting how effective policy changes can eradicate social inequalities. Emily's unfaltering belief in empathy and community collaboration drives a compelling narrative about the power of individuals to craft and influence policies that champion fairness and opportunity. Throughout the discussion, they stress the importance of standing up for systemic change, underscoring how leadership and compassion can create lasting social impact. Emily Bell McCormick is the founder of The Policy Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at influencing meaningful policy changes to address critical social issues. With a background in journalism and communication, Emily has channelled her skills and personal experiences into creating a significant impact through legislative work. Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in impactful projects, including initiatives like providing free period products in schools and influencing comprehensive discussions on policy reforms related to education and child welfare. Key Takeaways: Emily Bell McCormick transitioned from founding a fashion company to initiating social change through The Policy Project. The Policy Project has successfully advocated for policies such as providing free period products in schools across Utah. Empathy and understanding life experiences beyond one's own can drive significant social impact. Changes in policy, rather than temporary solutions, are crucial for addressing systemic social issues. Collective community involvement and volunteering are essential in influencing legislative change.   Resources: The Policy Project Emily Bell McCormick's Social Media: @emilybellmccormick The Policy Project Social Media: @thepolicyproject Tune into this profound episode to explore how empathy-driven leadership can dismantle barriers and empower communities through policy change. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on "Crafting a Meaningful Life."

In this episode, Audrey interviews Emily Bell McCormick, founder of The Policy Project. This Utah-based non-profit is working to improve people's lives through public policy. Learn more about Emily's journey to this work and how her faith guides her.  Learn more about The Policy Project here. Learn more about Project Elect here.

Emily Bell McCormick (Founder & President), Mary Catherine Perry (Director of Policy & Government Affairs), and Kristin Andrus (Community Champion) from The Policy Project join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about the originations of The Policy Project, the group's efforts to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, and the legislative steps the organization is taking to ensure that all K-6 students receive sexual abuse prevention education through The Safe Child Project. We also talk about the importance of having difficult conversations with our children about child sexual abuse prevention, the need for prevention curricula to be taught in schools, and the easiest ways anyone can get involved. Lastly, we dive into The Period Project, which was developed by The Policy Project to increase access to menstrual products in schools, workplaces, and public spaces, as well as how The Teen Center Project raised over $18,000,000 to develop Teen Centers in schools throughout the state to support teens in need. Related Links The Policy Project: https://www.thepolicyproject.org/ The Safe Child Project: https://www.thepolicyproject.org/thesafechildproject#:~:text=THE%20SAFE%20CHILD%20PROJECT%20SOLUTION,through%20a%20public%2Dprivate%20partnership. The Period Project: https://www.thepolicyproject.org/theperiodproject The Teen Center Project: https://www.thepolicyproject.org/theteencenterproject

When exploring a business idea she thought had potential, Emily Bell McCormick found herself asking, “If no one else is doing this, why not me?” Knowing failure was possible but that learning and growth were guaranteed, Emily jumped on the idea and founded the successful clothing company, Shabby Apple. On this week's episode, Emily discusses lessons learned from starting her business, growing her family through birth and adoption, and later founding The Policy Project, a nonprofit public policy group. Emily shares openly about her journey navigating motherhood and her own needs and interests, as well as discussing how she was shaped by growing up in a home with a terminally ill mother. Throughout the interview, Emily affirms her strong testimony of Jesus Christ and of our Heavenly Parents' loving involvement in the details of our lives. “I knew my future rested squarely upon my own shoulders. If I wanted to do something… (it) was going to be on me to do (it).”  “If no one else is doing it, why not me?”  -Emily Bell McCormick  Challenge: Think about key life experiences/influences that have shaped you and your interests, including small nudges or transformational moments. Record one in your journal this week.  Resources:  The Policy Project  Learn More:   Learn more about Dr. Susan Madsen at ⁠⁠www.susanrmadsen.com⁠⁠    Sign up to receive monthly emails from Dr. Madsen about updated research, resources, and events at www.utwomen.org. These can be helpful whether you are in Utah or beyond.    Follow Unleashing Sister Saints on social media:    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/UnleashingSisterSaints⁠⁠    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unleashingsistersaints/⁠⁠    Contact Me:   I love hearing from listeners! Email me with questions, comments, or suggestions at ⁠⁠⁠unleashingsistersaints@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠ 

Hosts: Derek Brown and Taylor Morgan Campaign Donations vs. Self-Funding Campaigns We begin the show by looking into the money raised so far by District 2 GOP primary candidates. Some candidates have been able to fund their campaigns, does this give them an advantage?  New Utah Poll On Presidential Primary Candidates National polls give former President Donald Trump a massive advantage against his primary rivals. A new poll looks at how Utahans favor primary GOP candidates, does the state follow similar national trends? Derek and Taylor discuss. Caucus Election Night vs. Super Tuesday Hosts Derek and Taylor discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a caucus election night vs. Super Tuesday when it comes to Utah electing their presidential choice. GOP Chair Robert Axson joins in on the conversation. Utah Birth Rate Decline Is Partially Due To Cost Yesterday, we looked at a report from Kem C. Gardner that looked into Utah's declining fertility rates. We continue the conversation by discussing looking at the reasons behind the decline. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder of The Policy Project joins the show to discuss what policies can help struggling families. A Conversation On Age & Politics Today, we got an unfortunate reminder of the health issues that come with the age of some of our legislators. Taylor and Derek have a conversation on why we need great effective leaders with experience, and the need to get new great candidates too. Fukushima Is Relaising Treated Water Japan was hit with a 9.0 earthquake that caused a nuclear disaster. Now some of the water used to cool down the plant is getting released to the ocean. Fred Monette, Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety at the University of Utah tells KSL at Night why we shouldn't worry about radioactive water being released into the ocean, Drug Cartels In Utah A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an 18-count indictment against 28 people for drug-related crimes. KSL Newsradio Reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell is covering the story and gives us details on how drug cartels are using Utah gangs to distribute drugs. How Much Are Elected Officials And Judges In Utah Paid? For our last segment, we take a look at how much money Utah spends on our elected officials and judiciary officials, you might be surprised at how little or how much some officials are paid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Derek Brown and Taylor Morgan Yesterday, we looked at a report from Kem C. Gardner that looked into Utah's declining fertility rates. We continue the conversation by discussing looking at the reasons behind the decline. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder of The Policy Project joins the show to discuss what policies can help struggling families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah's fertility rate has declined steadily since 2008. Emily Bell McCormick, President and Founder of The Policy Project joins the show to discuss what's behind the problem and potential solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Policy Project is a nonprofit organization that promotes and advocates for solution-based policy to remove barriers to education and the workforce. Founder & President Emily Bell McCormick shares more on the launch of their new global initiative -- the Period Positive Workplace. Emily Bell McCormick: While the Policy Project is best known for our work on The Period Project, which provides free access to period products to all of Utah's K-12 students in public and charter schools, we are continuing our work to end period poverty with the launch of the global Period Positive Workplace. Eight out of ten women have started their period unexpectedly in public without the products they need. Businesses and organizations that become “Period Positive Workplaces” support our female workforce by providing period products for employees and patrons. For about $5 per year per female employee, Period Positive Workplaces can increase employee productivity, reduce absenteeism, and support employee morale. It's also a quick and concrete way to make the workplace more female-friendly. Additionally, this year, The Policy Project worked closely with Governor Spencer Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deirdre Henderson to help Utah become the first state in the nation to offer free period products in state buildings. DEREK MILLER: Businesses globally are joining the Period Positive Workplaces movement including Morgan Stanley, Mountain America Credit Union, the Larry H. Miller companies, and more. To learn how you can get involved, visit the Policy Project website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: June 15, 2023

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project about her latest reaserch showing some of the areas where American Indian women don't have access to the same resources as white women. They discuss with Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about why it's so important that different races and ethnitcities to be represented in positions of leadership, and how that all ties into policy that's enacted, specifically in Utah.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Women and Leadership Project is out with some new research showing Utah isn't quite up to speed for women working STEM careers. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the UWLP founder, Dr. Susan Madsen, and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about why getting young girls involved in STEM activities is really they key to set them up for careers. They also discuss the recent GOP Senate debate and why it's important for women to be represented in politics.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother's Day can be glorious for some, and hard for others. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about why they don't love the day. They also discuss Dr. Madsen's recent research about Utah's Pacific Islander and Asian women.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah's legislature recently passed a childcare amendments bill that creates grants using COVID-19 funds for child care centers that enter into contracts with employers to provide child care for their employees. Additionally, it changes the number of children licensed and unlicensed providers may care for, among other changes. Utah also passed a bill providing funds for some public schools to implement full-day kindergarten.   And, in a unanimous show of support, lawmakers also passed a bill to put period products in the girls bathroom of every Utah school in the state. Host Lindsay Aerts talks about these bills with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Utah research shows women in the state still receive sexist comments. Most often those comments are in the form of stereotypes or the de-valuing of women. Host Lindsay Aerts shares examples of when this happens, and what to do about it, with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Bell McCormick, an editor for KSL Studio 5's “Smarter” series and founder of The Policy Project, is the voice that Utah is listening to when it comes to women's issues and social equity. With a love of words and a colorful experience in communications, Emily has leveraged her skill and passion to serve as a changemaker for period poverty. First lobbying to successfully eliminate our state sales tax on menstrual products and most recently rallying to monumentally pass HB162 putting free period products in all Utah schools – Emily is moving mountains in Utah – period! Listen in to hear how Emily created the period movement and rallied her team in pink to immediately benefit 330,000 girls statewide in its first year!  Listen to We HEAR Her:  RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/wehearher/  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gF5UkG...  Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwsutah/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wome...  To learn more about Women Who Succeed, visit: https://www.womenwhosucceed.org  Women Who Succeed is a program of Success in Education.  Learn more about Success in Education here: https://sieutah.org/

On today's episode I'm joined by Emily Bell McCormick for an interview about the impacts of period poverty and the battle for economic justice unfolding in state legislatures right now. For those interested in getting involved with the fight against period poverty, or any of Emily's other incredible work, please visit http://www.thepolicyproject.org (The Policy Project). Emily Bell McCormick (she/her) is founder of The Policy Project— a U.S. non-profit organization made up of individuals and like-minded organizations that help educate around and move forward healthy, long-term policy at a local and national level. Emily is also the editor of Utah's NBC affiliate KSL Studio 5 "Smarter" series--informing viewers about issues, government, policies and politics of the time and helping to empower viewers to find their place in it all. Emily is an experienced communication strategy consultant with a history of working in a myriad of industries including government, policy, NGOs, tech and fashion. Emily has a master's degree in communication from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University.

7 out of 10 girls miss school because they don't have access to period products; this is just one of the barriers The Policy Project is trying to remove. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder, and Kristin Andrus, Community Champion, talk about how The Policy Project raises public awareness and collaborates with local leaders to provide free menstrual products in schools for young girls. Listen to how you can help an individual not have to choose between a period product and their next meal.

7 out of 10 girls miss school because they don't have access to period products; this is just one of the barriers The Policy Project is trying to remove. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder, and Kristin Andrus, Community Champion, talk about how The Policy Project raises public awareness and collaborates with local leaders to provide free menstrual products in schools for young girls. Listen to how you can help an individual not have to choose between a period product and their next meal.

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about how many women are in Utah politics, and how Utah compares to the rest of the nation. They also discuss reasons why not as many women in Utah run for office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project about how her bill to put mensuration products in ever Utah school in Utah. It's received a lot of support on Utah's Capitol Hill. Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project also shares her thoughts on how girls in Utah will benefit from this legislation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project about research that shows just how many moms in Utah are single, and living in poverty. Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project also shares her perspectives on how we can help mothers living in poverty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in four Utah teens can't afford period products and Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project is trying to do something about it. Send us your Salt Lake love stories at saltlake@citycast.fm or by calling or texting them to: (801) 203-0137. Want to learn more about Salt Lake's Vocal Locals? Sign up for our daily newsletter.

In this week's episode of the State of Women in Utah, we discuss a push to put period products, like pads and tampons, in every Utah public school. Emily Bell McCormick, with The Policy Project and Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership project join host Lindsay Aerts to talk about Emily's efforts to get Utah lawmakers on board with the idea. They discuss why the need is so great in Utah, and why is hasn't been done yet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this monthly State of Women in Utah series, host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about issues that impact Utah's women. This week they discuss how mothers play a vital role in gender messaging for their daughters. They discuss areas of education, culture, and social settings where mothers can model for their daughters how to change messages around what women can do and be. This discussion is spawned from research from Dr. Madsen and her team on What Utah Mothers can do to Impact their Daughters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to new research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project working mothers felt guilt as both a parent and employee during the Covid-19 pandemic. Having had so many additional responsibilities and expectations piled on working parents' shoulders, it is no surprise mothers felt like they were falling short and even failing on both fronts—home and work.  In this episode of the State of Women in Utah series, host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen, Executive Director of the UWLP and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project. They also disucss several other findings of the research including how caretakers say they had difficulty managing both their home and work responsibilities, lack of support at home and at work, and the perspectives of single mothers, other caretakers, and mothers of color.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think motherhood gets a bad wrap because of how much people talk about it's challenges? Recently, the author of a Deseret News op Ed titled Modern motherhood has a major PR problem argued that negativity on social media and in social circles is making fewer women want to become mothers, or is making them want to put off motherhood. She argues that it's much easier to talk about it's challenges, and how much sacrificing it takes, than it's joys. In this monthly edition of the STATE OF WOMEN IN UTAH, Host Lindsay Aerts, Dr. Susan Madsen, and Emily Bell McCormick discuss the elements of this argument that they think are problematic, and where they agree.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy discusses The Equal Rights Amendment with guests Emily Bell McCormick & Kelly Whited Jones.Listen to the full episode here.

Amy: Welcome to Breaking Down Patriarchy! I'm Amy McPhie Allebest. I remember one day when I was about 25 years old, I was talking with a friend and she mentioned the Equal Rights Amendment, and I said something like, “Yeah, of course. So important, right?” And I think from my response my friend could tell I had only vaguely heard of it, so she said “You know it didn't pass, right? The Equal Rights Amendment was up for ratification in the 1970's and it didn't pass.” And to my horror, she then told me that the ERA hadn't passed because of the leadership of a group of Christian women, and that our own church had been instrumental in its defeat. I felt so betrayed, I literally remember where I was sitting and what I was wearing because I couldn't make sense of it.   It's embarrassing for me to admit that at the age of 25 I didn't know the Equal Rights Amendment wasn't already a part of the Constitution… but apparently I'm not alone - many, many Americans to this day have heard of the Equal Rights Amendment, but they think that like the 19th Amendment, it was up for ratification and there was a big battle to pass it… and eventually it passed. They don't know that many states still won't ratify it, and that they may live in a state or belong to a church that opposes it. So this is an incredibly important “essential text” that we're covering today. It's really short, but it has a long history that is still unfolding as we speak, and I'm really grateful to have two experts here to clear up misinformation and help us understand this critical piece of legislation! My reading partners today are Emily Bell McCormick and Kelly Whited Jones, co-chairs of Utah ERA Coalition .  They represent a coalition of individuals, as well as local and national groups that have been working on the Equal Rights Amendment for decades.  Their mission is to educate, elevate the role of women, and ratify in Utah.  So I'm thrilled to welcome you today, Emily and Kelly - Thank you so much for being here!! (Hello, etc.) :) To start out, could each of you tell us a bit about yourselves? (in whichever order you like) Emily: Bio Born and raised in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah Family: mother, father, one sister, two brothers Mother artistic and creative--parents met in Paris. Father kind and gentle--from a cowboy family in Wyoming.  Mother had a brain tumor when I was 10 and became bedridden and chronically ill. Passed when I was 19.  Memory of reading a book about Joan of Arc with my mom. We laugh about her family being the original feminists. BYU--Communication--thought of political science but didn't think there was a natural career choice Married The Ohio State University Worked in PR and marketing until started apparel company Shabby Apple Moved to Richmond, VA and then to Arlington--suburb of DC Had three children Sold Shabby Worked in comms consulting Moved to Utah, adopted two kids Experience at Apartheid Museum and meeting with Diana for brunch--The Policy Project Kelly: Bio Born in Orem, Utah.  Youngest of eight, sister is the oldest, six brothers, then me. Grew up without television, on a small farm. Asked a lot of awkward questions in Young Women's class - was a regular on the Father & Sons Campout, and begged my parents to let me wear pants to Primary.  They let me once. From polygamist pioneer stock -- Edwin Dilworth Woolley's second wife. President Spencer W. Kimball is my grandfather's cousin, he attended our Woolley family reunions. Both parents were educators, mom elementary school and dad at BYU. Attended the U of U on a Theatre Scholarship Graduated with a B.A. in Speech Communication, Masters in Environment & Health Worked for the U's Central Development Office in fundraising.  Corporate & Foundation Giving and Planned Giving.  Started in publications and PR. Three great kids, Donovan, Reilly & Gabrielle. My husband's...

Emily Bell McCormick is the founder of The Policy Project: a nonpartisan group of individuals and organizations that advocate for healthy, long-term U.S. policy changes at the local and national level. She started the collective after a visit to South Africa’s Apartheid Museum awakened her to the massive power of “a thousand tiny policies.” Now, she spends her days harnessing that power to tackle gender-based inequities that limit women and girls.In this episode, Emily talks with us about a wide range of policy issues affecting menstruators in the United States, including the tampon tax, lack of free period products in public buildings and gaps in menstrual health education. She also offers pearls of wisdom for aspiring advocates - and shares why women claiming a seat at the table (through bipartisan advocacy) is the only way to create long-lasting, meaningful change.Notable Quotes“The more voices we can add to these kinds of issues, the better. These issues don't belong to one person, or one organization. They belong to all of us. So we all have a role in ensuring healthy policy moving forward. And that role can be pretty simple; it can be as simple as calling your elected official and just saying, “hey, I care about this” …and feeling empowered to do it. Because it's their job to listen to you, and to hear what matters to you.”HighlightsThe origin story of The Policy ProjectHow to turn inspiration into action in the advocacy spaceThe problem with the lack of gender-equitable representation in U.S. legislature Why providing period products in schools, homeless shelters and prisons should be a legislative priority – and how education that fights menstrual stigma can help these policies gain tractionAll about the tampon taxThe importance of using strategic, audience-targeted messaging and language when trying to pass disruptive policiesWhat’s next in the pipeline for advocacy work that supports gender equity in a post-pandemic United StatesConnectWebsite: thepolicyproject.orgInstagram: @emilybellmccormick or @thepolicyprojectEmail: emilybellmccormick@gmail.comBioEmily Bell McCormick is founder of The Policy Project— a group of individuals and like-minded organizations that help move forward healthy, long-term policy at a local and national level. Emily is also the editor of Utah’s NBC affiliate KSL Studio 5 "Smarter" series--informing viewers about issues, government, policies and politics of the time and helping to empower viewers to find their place in it all. Emily is an experienced communication strategy consultant with a history of working in a myriad of industries including government, policy, NGOs, tech and fashion. Skilled in public affairs, advocacy, public policy, public speaking, public relations, campaign management, investor relations, strategic communication planning, events and writing. Master’s degree from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Support the show (http://bit.ly/donatetodfg)

In this reoccurring monthly series on the state of women in Utah, host Lindsay Aerts is joined by Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project to talk about new research showing how the Covid-19 pandmeic has impacted women in the state. Dr. Madsen's research concludes that 16% of women in Utah have experienced some sort of "job withdrawl." They discuss the many implications of this research and what businesses can do to make their policies more family friendly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The term "working mom" may seem well meaning and harmless to describe a woman who works for pay outside the home, however this term is one that host Lindsay Aerts would like to do away with. She describes how there is no such thing as a "working dad," and the term also devalues the work women who stay home do INSIDE the home. All women work. In this first edition of the State of Women in Utah, host Lindsay Aerts is joined with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women in Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project to discuss this, and other languge women in Utah need to move away from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of drama over the older kids in the Salt Lake City School District return to in-person learning. The school board recently voted to send them back to in person learning two days a week. The issues have involved disagreements between parents, teachers, the school board and Utah's state legislature. Host Lindsay Aerts breaks down the arguments on both sides, how the state legislature got involved, and a lawsuit aiming to get kids back in the classroom. Emily Bell McCormick has led the charge for parents wanting the in person option, and joins Lindsay to discuss how some people on the other side of the debate might be feeling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been dubbed the "Pink Recession" or the "She-session." Recent reports show women are leaving the workforce in huge numbers. Much of this is caused by the pandemic which in most cases is forcing women to choose their careers and taking care of their families. Host Lindsay Aerts dives into why this is happening with Dr. Susan Madsen, Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business and Emily Bell McCormick with The Policy Project. Dr. Madsen recent wrote an op-ed about this topic. They discuss how Utah women are doing during this time and how businesses can help slow the exodus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you scared to talk about race with your kids? Are you waiting until they ask you questions about it? In an effort to not be racist are you teaching them not to "see color?" How should you handle it when they point out someone's race in public? These are just a few of the questions host Lindsay Aerts tackles with her guests, Sheryl Ellsworth and Emily Bell McCormick. Sheryl is a black mom of one, Emily is a white mom with two adopted black children, Lindsay is a white mom with white children. Sheryl and Emily talk about why people shouldn't be fearful of talking with their kids about race, correct terminology for people of color, ways white people can identify their privilege and implicit biases, as well as what parent's can do to teach anti-racism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Equal Right's amendment is a constitutional amendment that will guarantee legal gender equality for women and men. The United States has not officially amended the constitution to include it. Recently, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the ERA. Recent women's movements reignited the issue since it was first passed by Congress and put to the states for ratification in 1972. Host Lindsay Aerts dives into the ERA's long history, what protections it would give to women that they don't already have, Utah's reasoning for wanting to ratify it, whether it would actually open the door for legal battles over the constitutionality of women friendly policies that have been enacted since the 70's. Lindsay talks with Representative Karen Kwan who is introducing Utah's legislation to ratify it this general session, Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project, an advocacy group, and Amy Rich, Director of the Utah ERA coalition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows teaching kids kindness over achievements will actually set them up for success later in life. Host Lindsay Aerts and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project (https://thepolicyproject.org/) discuss ways to teach your kids to be kind. They discuss the findings in this article from The Atlantic. (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/12/stop-trying-to-raise-successful-kids/600751/). Modeling the behavior and praising kind acts instead of good grades or sports scores are a couple of ways to teach kindness the two discuss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone mothers differently, and yet often moms feel like they're doing it wrong. Host Lindsay Aerts discusses how to be the mother you are as opposed to the one you think you're supposed to be. She's joined by guest Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project to discuss what "good mothering" things they let go of to find more joy in parenting. We also get an update from Emily on the status of getting rid of the tax on menstrual products in Utah.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a push on Utah's capitol hill to get rid of the so-called "Tampon Tax." This is a sales tax on feminine hygiene products, like pads and tampons, used by 50 percent of the population. Host Lindsay Aerts is joined by Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project who has been largely behind the push. They layout the reasons for, and against doing away with this tax. They discuss what's being done at a federal level. They discuss what other items are tax-exempt in Utah while pads and tampons are not. They discuss what role a male-dominated state legislature plays in addressing this issue.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.