Podcasts about girls empowerment network

Whether your kids are two or twelve, today's guest, Ashley Kegley-Whitehead, a social impact entrepreneur and mom of two girls, has decided to redefine chores for kids. She has built tools you can use to entice your kids to do chores and turn them into responsible human beings. Ashley is on a mission to build self-reliant, compassionate, and confident kids. She believes small things can have a big impact, and that the messages and stories we tell our children today will shape their imagination and outlook tomorrow. Ashley knows first-hand and understands the importance of how values and ideals show up in our communities, workplaces, and households.  As parents, it's important that we're able to have bolder conversations with our kids about this topic – and start them young. Chores are cool as well as raising kids with confidence. We've got to start thinking about how we can introduce to them, at an early age, things that would really grow with them, providing them with that constant healthy support system.  In this episode, you will hear: How we can turn around how our kids think about chores Why chores are important and can predict future success Having a checklist and keeping the score Discussing chores with a three-year-old and other tips Giving your kid tools to take responsibility A new definition of “chores”  How to build lifelong habits that stretch our kids There are intangible benefits to doing chores The power of sideways listening and conversation starters you can use Using chores as a time to have richer conversations with kiddos  Ways to think about using a book as a wellspring of other product ideas Self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional publishing as options for entrepreneurs Key questions to ask yourself as you consider how to write and publish a book What are some benefits of building a business and sharing the journey with your kids Celebrating our kids' wins – big and small Integrating what you do and who you are SHARE this episode with a mom who enjoys reading nonfiction and/or is writing her own.  Similar Episodes: Chad Romzek, Entrepreneur and Inventor of the Kick Ash Basket Talks About Career Transitions and Taking a Leap of Faith, Episode 39 https://www.melissallarena.com/chad-romzek-entrepreneur-and-inventor-talks-about-career-transitions-and-taking-a-leap-of-faith-episode-39/  How Ex-Corporate Mom Jo Dodd Went From Leaving Corporate America to Living in Jotopia, Episode 123 https://www.melissallarena.com/how-ex-corporate-mom-jo-dodd-went-from-leaving-corporate-america-to-living-in-jotopia-episode-123/ Supporting Resources: Website: www.bigherimpact.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelift.bigimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlelift.bigimpact  Ripple Reads  https://ripplereads.com/ Girls Empowerment Network https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/  Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for moms who read and want to write a nonfiction book? I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms. Grab your FREE chapter of my upcoming book entitled: Mom Life Rescripted: Reawaken your imagination, reintroduce playfulness into your life, and stretch your thinking. In the FREE chapter, you will instantly receive, get ready to: See how I rewrote the “mom scripts” I inherited as a second-generation Latina who was raised to assume that becoming a mom was akin to a dream death sentence; can you relate? Be taken back to the days when you were free to be whoever the heck you wished to be; watch how I relived my glory days so you can do the same without having to run away from your home to join the circus. Get a jolt of energy to reclaim your former free and spirited self into this season of your life as you continue to explore your interests as seriously as you do those of your school-age kids; uncover how to bring back your ambitious self today and have the energy to execute too. Meanwhile, check out what moms like you have to say about this chapter and my upcoming book overall! Get your free chapter today! Don't you want to feel alive again? You know who raises happy kids? Happy moms. So here is what other moms have to say… “This chapter is about getting in touch with your creative, playful, imaginative side. The part of yourself that perhaps felt freer before you became a parent, before you chose your identity and had a lot of responsibilities weighing you down. In helping you get in touch with your more playful, creative self, it not only helps you on a path toward greater happiness and fulfillment, but it also helps you to feel more fulfilled as a parent.” – Mom/PR “The words: imagination, play, and fun are not the usual things we as mothers think of when wondering how to get a grip back on our career and I believe it provides a really fresh take and lots of food for thought for mothers reading it. I think that the tone is so energetic and fresh that it is why I would pick it up.” – Latina Mom/Positive Psychology Coach “Melissa is a mom of three with big dreams who tells it like it is. She draws on her own experiences and the experiences of professionals she's interviewed for her podcast to reflect on the plight of the mother. How do women conform to or challenge the traditional “mom script”? If you're a mom, what can you do to break the “cultural glass ceiling” to be yourself and a great parent, all without having to force yourself into a mom mold that doesn't fit you? Melissa is like a great friend, honest and wise, and funny, telling you about her life and asking you to reflect on yours. This book is a great purchase for moms in every stage of life.” – Aspiring Novelist, Librarian and Mom To Two Kiddos. “For moms like me, the pandemic was an opportunity to re-evaluate and course correct things in our lives we weren't thrilled with. Coming out of this period, sluggish yet motivated, so many of us can use this book to help us wake up! If you're looking to refresh, reenergize, and yes, reimagine a better version of your life, this book is for you. I loved the hilarious, yet poignant stories about motherhood today and the window into the world of those who've gone for it – and did it.” – Mom In A Biracial Relationship Who Left A Corporate Career “In her book, Melissa shows us that motherhood does not have to be a pause or an end of your pre-child self. With guidance from her podcast guests, she encourages us to think big, find what lights us up, think big, and move towards our goals with the steps that fit the reality of our lives as they are today. In doing so we honor and inspire our child(ren), and our own inner child.” – Single Mom To A 12-Year Old Boy  

Girls Empowerment Network seeks to “ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable.” Ana O'Quin is a newly hired policy fellow for Girls Empowerment Network. On this episode she is joined by her policy mentor, Sarah Miller-Fellows, to shed some light on what “unstoppability” for girls looks like in the year 2023, and how the cultivation of girls' confidence in their leadership skills is essential to mental health. Related links: Empowering Girls Through Policy https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-empowering-girls-through-policy A Vision for the Future: Policy Priorities, 2023-2024 https://hogg.utexas.edu/policy-priorities-2023-24 Building Capacity to Advocate for Mental Health Policy https://hogg.utexas.edu/blog-advocate-mental-health-policy Policy Fellows Retrospective https://hogg.utexas.edu/policy-fellows-retrospective

In this episode, Young interviews seasoned C-level executive Jen Ford. Jen is an Advisor to Founders, CEOs and CFOs at high-growth companies and mother of two. They talk about Jen's growth mindset approach and how it has been the key to her success both in her career and personal life. Jen shares how she encourages her two daughters to explore different interests while teaching them the importance of living within their means to make smart career choices. She also empowers women to release the notion of mom-guilt and embrace unconventional parenting dynamics.Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST:Jen Ford is a seasoned C-level executive with a background in e-commerce, retail, travel, and technology. During her career, Jen has worked in both public and private companies, from start-ups to Fortune 100. She has led successful teams in a broad range of finance, operational and strategic functions through the highs of triple-digit growth, IPOs, and acquisitions as well as the lows of cash constraints, restructuring, and a global pandemic. Jen is passionate about scaling companies from early stages to maturity and creating operational excellence. As a leader, Jen is known for her genuine and transparent leadership style and, while she is unwavering in her drive for high standards, she leads with an emphasis on culture and connection.In her current role as an Advisor to Founders, CEOs, and CFOs at high-growth companies, Jen is a sounding board, coach, and ally. Leveraging over 20 years of experience as an operator, financial steward, and partner to Founders and CEOs she helps teams become a better version of themselves, drive stronger execution, and build value across the organization.  Jen lives with her husband and two daughters in Austin, Texas. They have a strong sense of adventure and love traveling and being outdoors. Jen has a creative streak: she is an award-winning photographer and has been known to entertain on Instagram with her pancake art. Jen and her husband both dedicate time to their local community, including volunteering with JDRF, Girls Empowerment Network, and Generation Serve.STUFF WE LOVE:Attention founders and investors:Two12.co is the best cap table and fundraising toolkit. Use code TGDS for 25% off!https://bit.ly/3Q7wHsnTry Young's online recording studio!https://riverside.fm/homepage?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=youngLooking to outsource graphic design? Try Young's favorite resource, Penji: unlimited designs for one fixed cost from some of the world's top design talent!https://penji.co/pricing/?affiliate=3I86N6MSF5358220Learn more about us!Our website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowShop here for The Girl Dad Show products: https://thegirldadshow.com/collections*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.

AGE networks Matina Ebri (Head, Administrator), Esther Odiong (Finance Officer) and Margeret Oyigeya (Operation officer) share the challenges they face in their work advocating for womens rights, the nuances of advocating for womens rights within a patriarchal society, and their own experiences and stories as women regarding the work they carry out at AGE network in Nigeria.

With more than two decades of experience leading branding and marketing campaigns for local and national clients, Maria is the Co-founder and CCO at MODintelechy as well as the Founder of Four Wings Marketing. Her work has earned over 85+ industry awards and Maria is passionate about giving back to the Austin community. She is a long-time supporter of Ballet Austin and Austin Sunshine Camps. She is on the Board of Directors for the Girls Empowerment Network and Center for Child Protection, where she is a founding member of the Guardian Angel Society.Maria has no shortage of wisdom to share."I wanted this and there was no plan B." "If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen." "I get inspired by seeing people doing big things and thinking bigger." "So much of life is about moving forward." "If your procrastinating about something start on it for 10 minutes and see how fast it can flow" "So many people don't get started because of a fear. I think starting eliminates a lot of the fear or at least it shows you what do be afraid of." "Fear is okay and being afraid to so something is okay, but you still have to do it if you want to reap the benefits." "There is so much more and wonderful when you focus on the good." " We just love to live." "Planning for the future is fine but what are you doing today?" "Everything at it's right time."Die with memories, not with dreams."I'm sure we've missed some...listen in to find your own inspirationJoin me and my guest, Maria Orozova, president and creative director of The MODintelechy as we talk about leading, branding, and marketing for local and national businesses. She shares her journey from immigrating to America from Bulgaria with her family to starting a small graphic design firm of her own to merging companies with her husband, and truly enjoying life.  In this episode, you will learn:·       Maria's immigrant story of moving to America·       Private and business relationships·       Maria's process of making big decisions·       Renovation and transfer of the company to a historic building·       True partnerships with clients·       And much more!~About Maria Orozova:As the Founder and CCO of MODintelechy, Maria has over two decades of experience leading branding and marketing campaigns for local and national clients. Her work has earned over 85+ industry awards, with special recognition as one of Graphic Design USA Magazine's “People to Watch.” She was named an Austin Under 40 Awards winner, an honor granted annually to Austin's emerging business and community leaders, as well as a winner in Austin Woman Magazine's Woman's Way Business Awards. Maria is also a featured writer for elite publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine and the Austin Business Journal. A dedicated philanthropist, Maria is passionate about giving back to the Austin community and is a long-time supporter of Ballet Austin and Austin Sunshine Camps. She serves on the Fashion Marketing Advisory Board for The Art Institute of Austin as well as on the Board of Directors for the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) and Center for Child Protection, where she is a founding member of the Guardian Angel Society. In addition to her professional and volunteer duties, Maria has a wide range of personal interest

Today the Making After School Cool Podcast honors Women's History Month by Highlighting the Girls Empowerment Network. Through a variety of services, the Girls Empowerment Network help girls realize they are powerful and there is nothing they can't accomplish. To speak on today's topic is my guest Kameryn Poullard Sampson, who is the Program Manager of the Girls Empowerment Network in Houston. During this podcast you will learn: A short history of the Girl Empowerment network Why it is important to work with girls in the age range of 3rd grade, to 12th grade Are the services the Girls Empowerment Network provide hosted on school campus, community youth serving organization or, small groups How can people volunteer or be involved with Girls Empowerment Network Guest Kameryn Poullard Sampson began working with the Girls Empowerment Network a little over three years ago.  However, her involvement regarding women's issues began during her colligate undergraduate years when she was a volunteer hotline advocate for STAR, which stands for (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) as well as with the Iris Domestic Violence Shelter. Kameryn also was an Executive Board Member for the Minority Women's Movement, a group in advocates and provide female students from minority communities with networking, mentoring, community service, and overall fellowship experiences on the campus of Louisiana State University campus.   Resources The Girls Empowerment Network https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/ Mike Wilson mwilson@hcde-texas.org Harris County Department of Education https://hcde-texas.org CASE for Kids https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

Today we are going to preview episode 84 of the making after school cool podcast.  This episode honors Women's History Month by Highlighting the Girls Empowerment Network. The Girls Empowerment Network assists girls in grades 3rd-12th realize they are powerful and there is nothing they can't accomplish. To speak on today's topic is my guest Kameryn Poullard Sampson, who is the Program Manager of the Girls Empowerment Network in Houston

This conversation focusses on women empowerment, the social norms of women in society, women's impact on the culture, their right to influence social change for themselves and others, a dive into healthy relationships, balancing motherhood and career endeavors. This episode features our special guest Kameryn Sampson. Mrs. Sampson is the Program Coordinator for the Girls Empowerment Network's Houston location. She received her Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies with a a Double Minor in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies from LSU. She attained her Master of Social Work Degree with a concentration in Macro Social Work from the University of Houston.

For twenty-five years, Girls Empowerment Network has been helping young women across Texas discover that they are unstoppable. They have done so by laser-focusing their curriculum on one critical component: building self-efficacy, which is a girl’s belief in her ability to succeed. On this episode of the Into the Fold, we are joined by Vanessa Beltran, newly hired Mental Health Policy Fellow for Girls Empowerment Network, and her policy mentor Dr. Sarah Miller-Fellows, Director of Impact, to discuss the unique challenges facing girls and how self-efficacy helps young leaders advocate for themselves and their communities. Related links: Episode 54: Raising the Voices of Individuals with IDD Raising the Voices of Individuals with IDD https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-self-advocacy-idd Episode 75: Substance Use: A Public Health Approach https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-substance-use-policy Episode 78: Mental Health and Housing: The Need for Alternatives https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-mental-health-housing-alternatives Episode 79: Maternal Mental Health: Where Family Well-being Begins https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-maternal-mental-health

Instagram @poeticspaghetti and @LeadingLadiesProject tinyurl.com/BookMissTXPetite ‬  Founder of The #LeadingLadies Project to provide mentoring opportunities for middle and high school girls. Melanie’s goal in life is to help girls everywhere become confident, compassionate, and fearless #LeadingLadies in their communities. ‬  ----------- Melanie Louch-Echevarria, 20, was crowned Miss Texas Petite 2020 on August 9, 2020 at the Marriott NW San Antonio. During the competition, she represented Houston and won Best Interview along with the state title. With her win, she advances to next year’s Miss #USAPetite Pageant. www.USAPetite.com ‬  She hails from the great state of Texas and grew up with dreams of being an English major and going on to becoming a bestselling author and storyteller. Then she discovered how much money English majors make after college, and decided it might be a better idea to go the public relations route instead. ‬  Melanie was a Girl Scout for eleven years as a kid, as well as a participant in the local Girls’ Empowerment Network. She credits much of her personal and professional success to skills she learned from having strong female role models as mentors in these programs.  ‬  Now twenty years old, Melanie is a senior at the University of Houston (go Coogs!) studying public relations, applied politics, and nonprofit leadership. She works as a freelance media manager and lives out her childhood dream of being a storyteller every day by helping brands share their story with the world. Outside of work and school, Melanie is a former United Nations delegate & national news network panelist who has spoken to millions across the country about girls' empowerment & engaging young people in their community.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sweettnancy/support

Dana Tyson is joined by Julia Cuba Lewis. She is the CEO of the Girls Empowerment Network, an organization that seeks to ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. #danatyson #houston #houstonwomen

"The nature of the business is relationship building. With clients, with artists, with framers and installers. The people that make up this whole ecosystem we call the art world. Even people who come and pack the work and ship it, even they need to understand. Building up trust with all of these people I think is important. So in building relationships you have to be true to who you are as a person. I think it is something we re-learn even on a personal level, is just being true to who you are and knowing who you are. And I think you will be more successful if you have a good handle on what that is." Susannah Morgan’s passion for art began with inspiration from her grandparents, and has followed her through college, working at a gallery in NYC, running a gallery in Austin, and art consulting for corporate clients on sometimes very large projects. A year ago with all of that experience and knowledge under her belt, she ventured out on her own to work directly with collectors and artists in a broader and more personal way. I think most any artist who listens to this conversation with get something out it. Susannah really knows her stuff and is not afraid to share. We go into great detail about what she offers as an adviser and some of the tips you can take and run with. I really enjoyed speaking with her and hope that some of you will be inspired by this conversation to seek out her help or someone like her. To get organized, to get a proffesional perspective on your work and the industry, and to hopefully find the success and freedom that most of us desire in our careers as artists. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/pe5ZV7xc.jpg Headshot photography by Jonathan Morgan Photography Text courtesy of Susannah's website SKM Art Advising is a vital resource and partner for collectors, designers, and artists. Relationships are central to our mission, and our clients’ vision is our primary focus. We work closely with collectors across the United States to build meaningful art collections, interior designers to put the finishing touch on their gorgeous projects, and artists to understand the business of art. By working with SKMAA, our clients gain access to our positive industry relationships, and benefit from our extensive industry experience. Founder Susannah Morgan has built a career in New York and Austin both in the residential and commercial sectors as an art consultant and gallery director. Susannah founded SKM Art Advising with the goal of connecting collectors and designers with meaningful artwork. She is active in the community, building strong relationships throughout Austin, Texas, and the United States with artists, gallery owners, and collectors. In her free time, Susannah enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her dog Maddy. She also volunteers her time with the Girls Advocacy League, a division of the Girls Empowerment Network in Austin. SKM Art Advising (https://www.skmartadvising.com/) susannah@skmartadvising.com (mailto:susannah@skmartadvising.com) 512-299-3062 Austin, Texas Current and upcomming 2019 Exhibition Series (https://www.skmartadvising.com/exhibitionseries) The Spaces Between New works by Larry Goode Opening Reception - Tuesday November 5 from 5:30- 8:00 Exhibition - October 30- January 6 Paris in a Bite 3801 N Capital of TX Hwy, Suite D-180 Austin, TX 78746 SKM Art Advising is proud to be mounting a series of curated exhibitions at The Gallery at Paris in a Bite in the Westlake neighborhood of Austin, Texas. Our intention with this series is to create a space of dialogue and to showcase work that we believe in. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/IIqtMrY9.jpg Larry Goode - Aiiric 48” x 48” Oil stick, oil on wood panel Coffee Chat: Susannah Morgan (https://www.bigmedium.org/events/coffee-chat-susannah-morgan) Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Big Medium 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101 Austin, TX 78702 Join us for our November Coffee Chat with Susannah Morgan, an art consultant and artist advisor. Susannah will share insights into collector behavior and best practices for artists learned through her experience in the field. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/0GZ8KfTc.jpg Rebecca Jewell - Multicolored Songbirds, Hand-printed and coloured goose, turkey, dove, and pheasant feathers with hand-printed tissue on archival mountboard, 33x35” SKM Art Advising is the exclusive broker for Rebecca Jewell’s work in Texas. We talk about this piece in the interview. Some of the subjects we discuss: SKM art advising Collectors Artist advising The conduit Love of art Biographies Grandparents Publishing Co. College at UT Move to NYC Volunteering at Met Insurance job Rebecca Hossack Intentional practice Working at the gallery Move back to TX Starting over Davis Gallery Skills learned Relationships Art + Artisans Corporate clients Learning the business Artists approach Out on her own Business coach Working w/collectors Questions/Research Presenting options Within reach Rebecca Jewel Collection management Getting organized Pricing work Gallery prices Knowing value Artist statements Customization Contacts/Goals Accountability Like a therapist I need help What is your job Referrals/Resources Girls Advocacy League The Austin market Artists she likes Paris in a Bite Work at a restaurant CS Coffee chat This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian (http://stankillian.com/main/) Support this podcast. (http://www.austinarttalk.com/supportpodcast)

Could your adolescent daughter be at risk of losing much of the hard-won self-confidence she developed in childhood? According to experts, probably so. In fact, most girls emerge from adolescence with poorer self-image and less self-confidence than boys – despite having similar levels of self-esteem as their male peers around age 10. Join Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, and Chief Program Officer at Girls Empowerment Network, Caroline Crawford, for a lively discussion about the factors that can damage girls’ well-being during adolescence and the things parents can do to now to empower their daughters and set them up for a lifetime of success.About Our Guest:For more than a decade, Caroline Crawford has mentored youth, and volunteered or worked with organizations that make a difference in the lives of young girls and boys. As the Director of Programs at Girls Empowerment Network, Caroline oversees teams in Austin and Houston. She empowers young females and helps them grow their self-confidence and self-worth as they navigate the pressures of girlhood. She appreciates that Girls Empowerment Network’s programs create a safe space for girls to be wholeheartedly vulnerable and authentic while exploring who they are and who they want to be. Caroline holds a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas. Find out more about Caroline or the Girls Empowerment Network by exploring the following resources. Learn More: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/Get involved: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/supporters/

Could your adolescent daughter be at risk of losing much of the hard-won self-confidence she developed in childhood? According to experts, probably so. In fact, most girls emerge from adolescence with poorer self-image and less self-confidence than boys – despite having similar levels of self-esteem as their male peers around age 10. Join Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, and Chief Program Officer at Girls Empowerment Network, Caroline Crawford, for a lively discussion about the factors that can damage girls’ well-being during adolescence and the things parents can do to now to empower their daughters and set them up for a lifetime of success.About Our Guest:For more than a decade, Caroline Crawford has mentored youth, and volunteered or worked with organizations that make a difference in the lives of young girls and boys. As the Director of Programs at Girls Empowerment Network, Caroline oversees teams in Austin and Houston. She empowers young females and helps them grow their self-confidence and self-worth as they navigate the pressures of girlhood. She appreciates that Girls Empowerment Network’s programs create a safe space for girls to be wholeheartedly vulnerable and authentic while exploring who they are and who they want to be. Caroline holds a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas. Find out more about Caroline or the Girls Empowerment Network by exploring the following resources. Learn More: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/Get involved: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/supporters/

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 16! This episode features Caroline Crawford, Program Director at the Girls Empowerment Network in Austin, Texas. Our girls from Leander Middle School spoke with Caroline about her work and the power of taking off your mask.

On Episode 4 of The Rabble, we rage against the Republican anti-health care machine in Texas. Plus, we fangirl to the max over the Texas Tribune's reporting on the manufactured “voter fraud” “crisis” in Texas. We also try to figure out how we can support survivors of domestic abuse, how we can prevent gun violence, and all the other ways we can reach max bleeding-heart-liberal status over the course of 39 minutes. THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Krista del Gallo, Policy Manager for the Texas Council on Family Violence https://tcfv.org/ SH*T TO DO: Send a postcard online in support of family violence survivors. It IS SO EASY. You can do it even if your millennial burnout prevents you from physically going to a post office: https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/ COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY: Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Austin on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8pm and let's celebrate Galentine's Day! In addition to delicious "night brunch" foods like sweet potato pancakes and breakfast sammies, we have a ton of fun stuff in store. Did someone say "custom airbrushed BFF shirts and hats"??! Yuuuup. That's a thing that will be happening live. And Feminist will help us write postcards to sheroes (whether they be AOC, RBG or your own mommy). Plus, meet badass ladies who are running for office, and make a friendship bracelet to raise money for the Girls Empowerment Network. Rouser will also give you some tips on how to get more involved... because the future is only female if we make it so. You don't have to be a gal to attend (but you do have to be pro-gal). Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/ FOLLOW ROUSER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/ Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/ LINKS WE MENTIONED: HB 1100 would allow liquor sales on Sundays: https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/31/liquor-sales-on-sundays-would-be-legalized-under.html Become a Texas Tribune member right this second. SRSLY DO IT.: https://bit.ly/2DgQHWj All of Alexa Ura's kick-ass motha-f'in reporting on this BS “voter fraud” “scandal” that the Texas AG and Secretary of State fabricated in one handy link: https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-voter-registration/ Alexa Ura (Texas Trib reporter)'s Twitter feed (it's golden, go follow): https://twitter.com/alexazura League of Women Voters of TX holding it down: https://twitter.com/LWVTexas/status/1090666271098712067 Houston police officers shot: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/us/houston-police-officers-shot/index.html Acevedo pushes elected officials for gun reform: https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Chief-Art-Acevedo-pushes-elected-officials-for-13570809.php Texas Gun Sense: https://www.txgunsense.org/ Amazon Smile (choose “Texas Gun Sense” as the recipient and a portion of your purchase will benefit gun reform efforts): https://smile.amazon.com/ Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's most recent sensible gun violence prevention bills, below. (NOTE FROM BECKY: I misrepresented what one of the bills was about. Though I talked mostly about safe storage in the home, the actual bill that Rep. Rodriguez filed has to do with storage of a firearm belonging to a person who has committed domestic violence or is under a restraining order (HB 1208). However, a bill filed by Rep. Judith Zaffirini (SB 61) would provide some financial incentive for firearm safety and education: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB61: HB 1207 Mandatory reporting loss or theft of a firearm: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1207&fbclid=IwAR2O8YiBzKNKGglmvIaEHzFyFElonIGAJeeAdHxgWFNtuPXBl3uEkhyW2ME HB 1208 Storage of a firearm surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order as a result of family violence, sexual assault, and more: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1208&fbclid=IwAR2kAT9U_xZWQdj6EaRGzrIka7R5vTKwlpDCisZmo8eQt8WTVzzxnWROr3I HB 1209 The right to vacate a lease following the occurrence of family violence: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1209&fbclid=IwAR2R2jPq_HBRe6C5z6ds9lvsMbXio2kN8-MQS7_b7htC-umh3nKhrq5NDh8 GoFundMe is the de facto health care insurance for too many Americans: http://time.com/5516037/gofundme-medical-bills-one-third-ceo/ Texas' Uninsured Rate for Kids, Highest in the Country, Increased for the First Time in Years: https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-uninsured-rate-for-kids-highest-in-the-country-increased-for-the-first-time-in-years/ Texas Still Hasn't Expanded Medicaid. That's Leaving a Gap in Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/17/what-medicaid-coverage-gap-means-texans-without-health-insurance/ Ken Paxton Wants to Eliminate the ACA's Pre-Existing Coverage Protections: https://www.texasobserver.org/pre-existing-conditions-paxton-aca-trump-lawsuit/ Ken Paxton steals a pen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKX1Y5NwZZM From the Cover Texas Now coalition… key bills that would expand health coverage this legislative session: https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/1/29/key-health-coverage-bills-at-the-texas-lege Tell your state legislators that you support health care coverage expansion!: https://sparkaction.org/act/texans-need-health-insurance SB 269 - Providing financial protection for victims of domestic abuse: https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002691B&QueryText=%22sb+269%22&DocType=B The new Gillette ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0 Guy Gets Hilariously Trolled After Throwing Gillette Razor Down the Toilet: https://twentytwowords.com/guy-gets-hilariously-trolled-throwing-gillette-razor-toilet/ Texas Council on Family Violence - statistics, policy priorities and more: https://capitoldaytexas.org/our-issues/ “Keep Texas Safe from Sexual Assault and Family Violence” Advocacy Day info for Valentine's Day: https://capitoldaytexas.org/ Send a postcard in support of family violence survivors; it IS SO EASY: https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/ “Miracle on 34th Street” letters to Santa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2YgjSA8Dg SB 234 Would allow domestic abuse survivors to lawfully terminate their lease: https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002341B&QueryText=%22sb+234%22&DocType=B Create an account to track bills in the Texas legislature: https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us: https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/

On today's episode of On The Spot, we sit down with the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of MODintelechy (modintelchy.com), a full-service, data-driven creative marketing agency. Together with her team, they create smart solutions, optimizing marketing programs that strengthen profitable relationships between client and customer. "I’ve always known that I would be entrepreneur. I remember When I was a kid, I used to always tell my parents ‘well one day when I have my own company… you know, I’ll do x, y, and z.’" Maria has more than a decade of experience developing advertising and branding campaigns for local and national clients. _"I started the Mod Studio in 2008. When everyone said don’t quit your jobs, we’re going into a recession, so I thought it was the genius thing to do to just quit my job."_ Soon after she joined forces with her entrepreneur husband to create what is now known as MODIntelechy. "I wasn’t planning on starting my business at 25, but it just kind of happened." She was named an Austin Under 40 Awards winner, which is awarded to Austin's emerging business and community leaders. Maria also serves on the board for The Art Institute of Austin and the Board of Directors for the Girls Empowerment Network. Maria calls herself "unemployable," saying she always had gut feeling there was "something else" for her, as she's always had an entrepreneurial spirit. She started her business so that other enterprising leaders could launch their careers, projects of impact work to make a discernible difference, and is a place she wants to be every day. Key Takeaways: In everything that I do, I just want to make the most impact. Any opportunity that I get, I always say yes and then figure out how to do it on the back end. ICYMI: Make sure to check out Maria's On The Dot #WomanToWatch feature on our website OnTheDotWoman.com (https://onthedotwoman.com/woman/maria-orozova) and on our daily newsletter and podcast Four Minutes With On The Dot! (https://fourminutes.fireside.fm/292) On our website, OnTheDotWoman.com, Maria shares with us her five tips to prepare yourself to be a successful entrepreneur (https://onthedotwoman.com/tips/prepare-yourself) as a prequel to the other lists out there and a means to prepare you to market your business and for the success that follows. _"There are tip lists all over the internet on how best to market your business. Be it five 'powerful', 'low-cost' or 'fun' ways to do so, regardless of this saturation of advice, many business owners struggle to make themselves heard. Often, it’s because they’re not mentally prepared for success and, therefore, unprepared to make use of the advice." _ Looking for more inspiration, advice and direction? Subscribe to our daily email newsletter and podcast Four Minutes with On The Dot (https://fourminutes.fireside.fm/) where we provide you with the tools and motivation you need to get out there and be the badass babe you were meant to be. Sign up here! (https://signup.onthedotwoman.com/) Tune in next Thursday when we sit down with Lolis Garcia-Baab, the Movement Media Director and Spokesperson for Girls Scouts USA! We are focused on your success, so let us know what you think by chatting with us at @onthedotwoman on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We’d love to hear your voice! Special Guest: Maria Orozova.

I remember the day I met her. She was standing among a small group in a Houston high-rise condo, the host having invited us all to meet this dynamic woman on a mission: “To ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable”. As I watched her engage, I witnessed her igniting the passion of her rapt audience, reeling them in ever so effortlessly with the sheer force of her conviction. Whether they knew it or not, they were toast! They would all soon be volunteering in some capacity to help the Girls Empowerment Network and its fearless leader, Julia Cuba Lewis. And so would I. Fast forward a year or so and several meetings later, and here I am serving as Honorary Chair of GEN’s 2019 We Are Girls Houston Conference! Why did I jump in head first? And why is her work so important to our democracy? Listen to or watch my interview with Julia and it will soon become clear.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

Brittany Yelverton is Community Relations and Volunteer Manager at Girls Empowerment Network, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX whose mission is to support and guide girls to make wise choices as they navigate the unique pressures of girlhood. Learn more at http://genaustin.org/ Music by www.audionautix.com.