Podcasts about womanity

How do racial and gender bias, discrimination, and microaggressions affect health outcomes? Why does it matter? Can we really make a difference?This week, I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Laverne Thompson to discuss how we can all make the workplace a more inclusive space for everyone involved.Dr. Thompson was born in Rochester, NY. She attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA before attending medical school at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. She went on to complete her surgical residency at the Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Program in Cleveland, OH. During residency, Dr. Thompson was able to actualize her vision of supporting diversity in medicine while creating professional cultures of understanding and support. She created the Cultural Humility Series in the Department of Surgery to teach faculty about systemic bias, healthcare disparities, and microaggressions. The series continues to review patient outcomes affected by bias and find strategies to improve the health system. Additionally, she was able to explore her passion for education and resident advocacy through multiple avenues. She has demonstrated her commitment to these endeavors through research, several leadership positions in her local GME office, and appointment as Administrative Chief Resident for her program.Featured in this episode: How microaggression can build up over time for medical personnel How internalizing issues lead to burnout and increased employee turnover It's not just about people's “feelings” How to incorporate DEI principles into Morbidity and Mortality conferences Building systems and curriculums to educate staff on bias and microaggressionsSubmit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics related to sexual assault, which may be distressing for some listeners.In January 2024, the Ohio House of Representatives overrode the veto of a bill banning gender-affirming care. The bill “bans gender-affirming healthcare for minors, one of dozens of bills under debate this year that would restrict transgender rights across the U.S.” - ReutersThis week, I've invited my friend and colleague, Gulnar Feerasta, to discuss this bill and its impacts on the LGBTQ+ community.Gulnar Feerasta is a Senior Atlantic Fellow, Yield Giving Awardee, LGBTQ+ health equity and social justice advocate, and the Managing Director of the LGBTQ+ Community Center of Greater Cleveland. She is a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, grants management, organizational and community engagement, professional training, and education consulting. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for individuals and making a meaningful impact on communities.Gulnar excels in building lasting relationships within organizations and communities to enhance program objectives and deliverables. Her strong communication and collaboration skills enable her to lead and perform liaison activities effectively with key stakeholders, upper management, external support systems, and clients.Featured in this episode: Trans children not being allowed to participate in sports “Human based” instead of “gender-based” medical care How past trauma can influence medical checkups Medical Apartheid Hyper marginalization of trans-black womenIf you or someone you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, you can find help at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

June is Pride Month! And in honor of this, we want to highlight the various kinds of Gender Affirming Surgery and medical care.So what is Gender Affirming Surgery? Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS), also known as gender confirmation surgery or sex reassignment surgery, encompasses a variety of surgical procedures that some transgender and non-binary individuals may choose to undergo to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. These procedures can be broadly categorized into chest surgeries, genital surgeries, facial surgeries, and other body contouring procedures. Here's a more detailed breakdown:The primary aim of gender affirming surgery is to alleviate gender dysphoria, a condition where there is a significant incongruence between one's gender identity and their physical sex characteristics. These surgeries can have profound psychological and social benefits, improving quality of life and mental health for many individuals.Let's find out more from Dr. Shubham Gupta, Chief of Reconstructive Urology at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center.Dr. Shubham Gupta focuses his clinical practice on genitourinary reconstruction and cancer survivorship. His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of urethral stricture disease, Peyronie's disease, erectile dysfunction, and male urinary incontinence. He has a special interest and extensive experience in managing complex intra-abdominal strictures, fistulas, and radiation sequelae. Additionally, utilizing multi-disciplinary collaborative models, he provides advanced care to transgender patients, including gender-affirming surgery.Featured in this episode: Types of gender affirming surgery Sexuality and GAS The difference between transfeminine and transmasculine procedures The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity Not all transgender or non-binary individuals pursue surgery as part of their transitionSubmit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

How do fitness and nutrition affect our midlife?This week, I am joined by a close friend, Michelle Stiff, a Women's Health, Fitness & Metabolism Coach, teaching women how to reset their metabolism, shed stubborn inches, and regain confidence using a sustainable and flexible macro approach.Michelle shares her journey of struggling with the yo-yo diet cycle that affected her fertility. After suffering multiple miscarriages, she had to find a better way even when doctors couldn't help her. Using a mind-body holistic approach, she was able to improve her health & now has two healthy boys. She then went on to found her company, Wellness Elevate and create her signature program, the Metabolic Momentum Method - so that other women don't have to suffer.The Wellness Elevate team includes Transformational Nutrition Coaches and a Functional Diagnostic Practitioner who utilizes functional blood tests to identify each client's unique needs. Whether you're battling fat loss, managing hormones, or simply seeking better health & fitness, the WE team will tailor a customized plan that truly works for YOU.Featured in this episode: Perimenopause and hormone fluctuations Resistance training and building muscle for metabolism 80/20 principle with food Batching meals and getting creative Exercise for purpose instead of just weight lossSubmit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

What is preventive medicine?Join Dr. Rachel Pope in this enlightening episode of "Our Womanity" as she sits down with Dr. Zenobia Tayeb, an accomplished preventive and lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Tayeb, a Cincinnati native, has an impressive academic and professional journey that spans biological sciences, science education, and extensive work in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.With a passion for humanitarian work, Dr. Tayeb's medical missions to aid Syrian refugees sparked her desire to pursue a career in medicine. Currently, Dr. Tayeb is in her third and final year of training in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she also serves as chief resident. She is simultaneously completing a second residency in Lifestyle Medicine and a master's degree in public health, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.In this episode, Dr. Tayeb shares her insights on the importance of preventive and lifestyle medicine, particularly for women. She discusses:Featured in this episode: Pillars of Preventative Health Unique approach to healthcare that emphasizes disease prevention Healthy living as the foundations for long-term wellness Vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium supplements for optimal health Necessary ScreeningsTypes of Magnesium and Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue that affect millions of people each year. These infections can spread through any part of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Recurrent UTIs are especially troublesome and are more common in post-menopausal women.In this episode of Our Womanity, I am joined by my colleague Female Pelvic Medicine Division Chief at University Hospitals, Cleveland, and Associate Professor of Urology and Reproductive Biology at School of Medicine, Dr. David Sheyn. We answer two questions submitted by our listeners about UTIs:Question 1: “I have been having recurring UTIs for the last 4 years and get about 6-8 a year. I just had a vaginal swab that shows the same bacteria in my urine. Could the bacteria be causing the UTIs without causing severe vaginal symptoms? I get dryness and mild itching at times but no obvious discharge so how do you treat in these situations?”Question 2: “How do I treat Aerobic Vaginitis? My doctors brush over it and don't seem to know what to do. I get recurring UTIs and now I think they're connected. I tried Metrogel (metronidazole) but Google tells me that it will not fight the bacteria. I also tried Boric acid for 14 days.”Featured in this episode: UTI causes and symptoms Antibiotics, vaginal estrogen, and other UTI treatments Pelvic floor hypertonicity Condoms, spermicides, and genetics can cause infections Drug resistant bacteriaAre you 60 years of age or older? Help Univesirty Hospitals find a way to prevent infections in the blood. A clinical research study to evaluate an investigational vaccine in adults 60 years of age or older is now enrolling: https://en-us.embracevaccinestudy.com/Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

Prieteni, nu multe sunt ocaziile să cunoaștem o femeie care a gestionat 7 miliarde de euro, supranumită cea mai puternică femeie din România. Și care, după ce a condus timp de două mandate acest fond de investiții, a luat decizia de pleca din această funcție pentru noi oportunități profesionale. Este Andreea Pipernea, fostul CEO al NN pensii, azi antreprenor cu roluri semnificative în lumea afacerilor din România. Îi învață pe alți antreprenori cum să aibă acces la investiții, susține și contribuie la creșterea startup-urilor, a fondat Womanity - o comunitate a femeilor de afaceri din România.  Sunt meserii care peste 20 de ani nu vor mai exista, suntem nevoiți să ținem pasul cu aceste schimbări, să învățăm noi specializări, spune Andreea Pipernea. Suntem în fața unor cicluri de meserii, iar nevoia schimbării fiecare o percepe în felul său. Unii se adaptează mai ușor, alții sunt mai rezistenți în fața schimbării, dar e important să ajungi să faci ce îți place, indiferent de vârstă, ne-a mai spus Andreea.  Am stat de vorbă despre pensii și am pus întrebarea dacă e posibil ca statul să dea faliment în sistemul de pensii, dar și ce înseamnă să fii bogat în România. Am vorbit despre antreprenorii români, despre București-ul devenit un oraș ofertant pentru expați și despre investițiile imobiliare. De la noi, nu din Dubai. O discuție pragmatică, plină de învățăminte. Vizionare plăcută!   29:50 Poate să dea statul faliment în sistemul de pensii? 57:45 Cultura olandeză 1:26:17 Ce-i caracterizează pe antreprenorii români 1:52:33  Comunitatea Womanity  

In der heutigen Folge Eures Jurapodcasts berichtet Dr. Marion Fischer von ihrer Tätigkeit im Münchener Büro bei Hogan Lovells, in der sie im Schwerpunkt Pro-Bono-Mandate bearbeitet und managed. Wie kam es, dass das Markenrecht und allgemeine IP-Themen Marion zur Pro-Bono-Beratung führten? Wie unterstützen Großkanzleianwälte Geflüchtete aus Afghanistan? Inwieweit arbeiten Marion und ihre Kollegen mit anderen Wirtschaftskanzleien in diesen Mandaten zusammen? Wo ergeben sich Möglichkeiten zur internatioalen Kooperation? Antworten auf diese und viele weitere Fragen gibt's in der heutigen IMR-Folge zu einer spanneden Perspektive nach Jurastudium und Referendariat. Viel Spaß!

Dion Johnson, not unlike the powerful women she works with, is a force to be reckon with. This is an extremely passionate episode in which Dion explains what is needed in today's marketplace - women's leadership that requires REpowerment. We distill the woman that Dion is speaking to, and because of her work, women are re-imagining what leadership looks like present day and going forward. It's no longer showing up as a man, it's standing flat footed in her power, in the feminine leadership.For those that are hurting or have been harmed by and still hurting from the workplace and the abuse or treatment they endured, Dion implores you to heal - wrap yourself in warmth and love. Heal. Then, when (if) you're ready to go back in, come see her. Find Dion on LinkedIn or on her updated website https://dionjohnson.com and she always enjoys connection and conversation - email her at connect@dionjohnson.com

Midwives are compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. They offer expert guidance and support not only during labor and delivery but also throughout the postpartum period, ensuring a holistic and nurturing experience for new mothers.During pregnancy, midwives work closely with expectant parents, providing prenatal care that includes monitoring the health of both the mother and baby, offering valuable information about childbirth options, and addressing any concerns or questions that may arise. This personalized care builds a strong foundation of trust and understanding.But the support doesn't stop at the moment of childbirth. Midwives are champions of postpartum care, recognizing that the weeks and months following delivery are equally vital. They offer a range of services tailored to the unique needs of each family: Emotional and Mental Health Support Breastfeeding Assistance Newborn Care Education Monitoring Physical Recovery Birth Control and Family PlanningIn this episode, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Nurse and Midwife, Samantha Buckholtz. Samantha started her career in rural Northern California and is now located in Cleveland, Ohio. She is interested in communities of greatest need and is dedicated to promoting an equitable and accessible midwifery model of care. Samantha hopes to concentrate her efforts on sexual health, particularly among individuals with a history of trauma, as well as on gynecology and physiologic birth.Featured in this episode: The different kinds of Midwives How many postpartum check-ups are enough? Postpartum 5 days rule Getting in-house postpartum support Depression, the Baby Blues, and Mental Health Support Working MomsIf you or any mothers you know are suffering in silence, get help at Postpartum International Support. Or please reach out to your healthcare provider, a family member, or a friend to get the support you need.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.

A Doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The word "Doula" comes from ancient Greek, meaning "a woman who serves."In this episode of Our Womanity, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Terria Saunders, a Perinatal Doula, founder of Beauty N Birthing and Mommy Meet Up. Terria is a wife and mother of four children two of which are a set of twins! She enjoys laughter, drives, cozy clothes, and supporting women through their motherhood journeys. Terria's goal is for every mother to go into motherhood with as much education as possible regarding birth, and support during the process and after. She believes that “no mom should walk this journey alone.” Terria discusses the crucial role doulas play in prenatal care, including emotional support, education, and advocacy for mothers. She highlights the importance of building a strong rapport and trust between the doula, health care provider, and the expecting mother.Featured in this episode: What is a Doula? The benefits of having a doula during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. How a Doula differs from a midwife or other healthcare providers. The different roles Doulas play in the childbirth journey. How doulas can help mothers navigate medical interventions and communicate their preferences to healthcare providers.It's important to note that doulas do not provide medical care or perform clinical tasks like checking vital signs or delivering babies. Instead, they complement the care provided by healthcare professionals, such as obstetricians, midwives, and nurses, by focusing on the emotional and non-medical aspects of childbirth.If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Want more from Our Womanity?Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.

We have Shivani Gupta who has more that 20 + years of succesful Consulting IT & Transformation experiences s is now speaking with us about her passion / work that takes her to meet with women from remote locations  & she is helping many of them to get fundamental rights of land title etc !!!Shivani and her extended teams are working for Land Title for Women program , educating women for their rights I am sure with the latest Women Quota bill pased by the India Government this focus on women equality will supplement the real implementation  of the intent Know more about womanity  from https://womanity.org/Yogdan is all about Paying Back to the Society

16 March 2023: In this Frankly Speaking Podcast, host Dharmendra Kanani is joined by Zarifa Ghafari, Founder of Assistance and Promotion for Afghan Women (APAW) and former mayor of Maidan Shahr, to discuss how to inspire women-led change in Afghanistan. Tune in to hear what our speakers have to say.

Checking in with a wealth advisor about planning for the future in our current economic climate. In seasons of economic uncertainty, it's more important than ever to have a solid financial plan. In this episode, wealth advisor Jerry St-Cyr shares some of the most important considerations to keep in mind about retirement planning, long-term care insurance, and investing in today's market. He also explains why he's so passionate about helping women secure their financial independence, and he shares a preview of his upcoming book, WOMANITY! A Tribute to Women. Jerry St-Cyr is a wealth advisor with New York Life Insurance Company, where he focuses on retirement, financial, and legacy planning. Jerry previously worked as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and a global business leader in sales management, marketing, business development, and corporate negotiation. Jerry is also the author of two books, My Wine Guide (made simple) and WOMANITY! A Tribute to Women.  Key Insights: Jerry's perspective on our current economic situation Why retirement planning needs to evolve What to include in your financial plan When to start investing in long-term care insurance Investing in today's market Jerry's new book and his efforts to celebrate women  Subscribe to this podcast to build your healthy financial foundation through expertise, insights, strategies, tactics, wisdom, and inspiration from Alpha Investing's community of professionals, advisors, investors, and members: Apple - Spotify - Google - TuneIn - Stitcher - iHeartRadio Guest Bio: Jerry St-Cyr is a wealth advisor with New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to this role, Jerry was a Financial Advisor for five years at Morgan Stanley focusing on retirement, financial and legacy planning for families in the Tri-State area. Prior to that, he was a multi-dimensional global business leader with executive-level sales management, marketing, business development and corporate negotiation experience in North and South America, Europe and Asia.   Jerry still focuses on retirement, financial and legacy planning. His other areas of expertise lie in 401K and Defined Benefit plans. His target audiences include women, small business owners, doctors' and lawyers' offices, religious organizations and successful individuals and families in the Tri-State area. Jerry received his Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a major in Marketing from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He also studied Strategic Negotiations at Harvard, the Executive Development Program at the Wharton School of Business, International Project Management at IMD Business School in Switzerland and Finance and Leadership at the Singapore Institute of Management. Jerry is also an accomplished author of two books: My Wine Guide (made simple) and WOMANITY! A Tribute to Women.  Resources: Real Wealth Real Health Alpha Investing podcast@alphai.com gmstcyr@comcast.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I see people investing in others to enable them to live better lives I am very happy, and even more so when it is a man investing in women. Yann is a very successful man who understands and respects the true value of a woman and that inspired, enabled, and liberated, women are the peaceful answer to what ails the world. To change the man's mind we must first empower the women for it empowers the children. https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/2015/07/02/tsm-1529-womanity-of-the-world/

La pittrice Abigail Lutzen, cresciuta tra Uruguay e Australia, omaggia le donne e il loro ruolo fondamentale nella società contemporanea.

Yann Borgstedt is a successful entrepreneur whose success started with the sale of his first company, Net Architects, in 1996. Yann decided in 2005 to start his foundation, Womanity, that focuses on women's education, training, and development in Afghanistan, Brazil, India, the West Bank, Israel, and Morocco. Having always been sensitive to injustice, Yann felt frustrated that half of the world's population did not have the same rights and opportunities to realize its potential. Taking an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy, the Womanity Foundation does things differently. Whether it is opening a radio station in the Middle East or teaching girls how to code in Afghanistan, it does things innovatively, taking risks that others would not take, building and then scaling upon its successes. And Yann realizes that despite the Foundation's successes, changing mentalities is a long haul process. That's why he says he has been doing this for the last ten years, and will be doing this for the next ten years. Yann also tells us about his own experience growing up being inspired by entrepreneurial parents, the importance of raising your children equal, and how difficult it is to find a non-pink bike for your daughter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dion Johnson is my guest this week. Dion is the Womanologist, a multi-award winning women's champion with diversity, inclusion and authentic feminine influence at the heart of her work. Dion is an international strategic ally and master coach to women in senior leadership, whose clients include chief executives, directors and heads of departments across industries. She knows that when these women truly thrive, so do boards, organizations, industries and, ultimately, our world. She uses her powerful insights as a black, Christian, facially different woman to challenge and change inner narratives about what it means to be a credible influencer in today's fast-changing business marketplace. Her new book 'Influential Woman' is out now with Hay House UK. www.thewomanologist.com

On Chisme#11, Kim chats with Maria Ramos, worldwide known dancer and creator of "Womanity" (a dance team and movement) and they discuss how some of us women exude more masculine than Femenine energy not only in the workplace but in relationships as well. We navigate the power of being feminine and how to balance these two type of energies.  We also talk about how this energy has helped Maria succeed in the Latin dance community and helped her overcome a "canceled or call out" incident, in which it did not only affected her emotionally but it jeopardized her reputation as a dancer.    Maria was the first female latin dance studio owner, D'COR Studio in NYC for 3 years and is now a GLOBAL sensation with over 20 franchise teams all around the world called ``WOMANITY``. With over a decade of professional latin dance experience, Maria has accumulated a tremendous amount of valuable knowledge that she now wants to share with others. She believes that while perfecting your skills is a necessity, developing the right mindset is just as important. Maria is truly passionate about bringing full awareness to the power of community, compassion, sisterhood and acceptance all around the world. She really looks forward in meeting all of you beautiful souls from all around the world. We got this! You can follow Maria's journey  at:  IG: @mariaramos_official website: www.mariaramosofficial.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chismethatmatterspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chismethatmatterspodcast/support

Hiiiiiiiiii! This week I am not alone! I am joined by the lovely Anne of the Perfume Stories podcast on YouTube. This week we’re wrapping up the Penhaligon’s series with The Uncompromising Sohan, and also talking Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain, Womanity by Thierry Mugler, and a whole host of other scents. Mentioned in the Episode: Anne's podcast (Perfume Stories): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxKO_1UiyTkjVe9ahz2ULA The Uncompromising Sohan (Penhaligon's website): https://www.penhaligons.com/us/en/categories/fragrances/shop-all/uncompromising-sohan-000000000065120913 The Uncompromising Sohan (FragranceX): https://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_cologne-am-lid_t-am-pid_76093m__products.html?sid=tunsoh25&src=googleShopping¤cy=usd&gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_a_cid=7043080&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykHnJbRfrUE_nU0JtVcrCIKTd9pRRjvjJt9XcZVydectDznW84BBVz4aAsMHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Terracotta-Le-Parfum-24785.html Womanity: https://www.muglerusa.com/fragrance/womens-perfumes/womanity/ The Best Places to Buy Perfume Online: https://www.whowhatwear.com/best-places-to-buy-perfume-online/slide7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the final episode of Series Two, we are celebrating 2020 with a look back at the most important fragrances of the last decade. Which fragrances had the biggest impact? Which were the most beautiful? Which perfumes set the trends and what were the trends? Find out episode 16! -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Womanity by MUGLER - Aventus by CREED - Portrait of a Lady by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle - Juniper Sling by Penhaligon's - Comme des Garçons (A New Perfume) by Comme des Garçons - Copal Azur by Aedes des Venustas - Eau de Magnolia by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle - Lothair by Penhaligon's - Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli --- Insta: @fumechat Twitter: @fumechat Email: hello@fumechat.com

Asmaa Guedira  c'est une jeune femme de 33 ans, une « changemaker », une activiste & une féministe.  Après avoir passé 3 ans et demi dans le conseil, elle a décidé de changer de voie et est partie en quête de plus d’alignement personnel. Elle est ainsi devenue nomade, activiste et changemaker en rejoignant plusieurs projets dont Womanity, une association qui soutient l'émancipation des femmes, notamment dans les pays émergents, en mettant l’accent sur l'éducation, l’innovation et l’entrepreneuriat social.  Dans cet entretien à cœur ouvert, nous avons parlé de son parcours (1'50), de Ouishare & de l'économie collaborative (3'55), de la POC 21 (7'50), de son expérience à Berlin & de sa vie de Nomade (8'50), des "digital nomades" ((9'45), de Womanity la fondation pour laquelle elle a travaillé partout dans le monde arabe (10'16), de ce qu'elle fait maintenant (16'00), de la "facilitation" (17'26), des "retraites" qu'elle organsie (19'09), de son travail sur "'hyper-genre" (23'00), de sa définition de "l'engagement" (26'50),  du fminisme (28'59), de sa première confrontation à sa nationalité (31'14), de ce qui lui est arrivé dans la vie et qui lui a donné envie de s'engager (33'11), de sa première histoire d'amour avec une femme, de sa découverte de sa bisexualité et de ses questionnements autour de son identité (36'08), de la pause qu'elle s'autorise à prendre dans sa vie & de l'exploration de sa fibre artistique (45'24), du burn out de l'engagement (46'32), de sa première exposition à Berlin (51'04), de sa reconnexion à ses racines marocaines (53'43) Pour en savoir plus sur Asmaa c'est par ici : www.asmaaguedira.com

Tune in to listen to the second part of our episode on the assault on womanity, from the viewpoint of our victory in Christ. Photo by Eye for ebony on Unsplash. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grace-touch/support

Quand j’ai vue le travail de Jenna et Karine alias Jay et Kayliss , je me suis senti obligé de les rencontrer. Elles sont 2 danseuses chorégraphes de dancehall et elles ont vraiment une énergie débordante. Je vous invites absolument à aller regarder leur travail sur instagram : @jay.kay.twins et youtube : BLAZIN' DANCE CREW car franchement elles sont géniales. Pour info, Elles font partie des groupes BLAZIN' DANCE CREW et WOMANITY. Dans cette entrevue, Jay et Kayliss m’ont parlés de leur parcours depuis leur début en France avec leur groupe BLAZIN' DANCE CREW jusqu’à leur arrivée à Montréal avec notamment leur participation à la création de l’école de danse “A'motion dance” avec leur soeur Cherylle Shine. Bonne écoute !

The 6th episode of the 2nd season of Grace Touch discusses the status of women in human society historically, and what seems to be the root cause of the assault against them. Photo by Mattia Ascenzo on Unsplash --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grace-touch/support

This episode of Womanity is dedicated to the memory of Mr Lungi Daweti, Channel Africa’s programme manager, who was at the inception of Womanity; his spirit will forever live on in this show. So in his honor this is the first interview he co-ordinated for Womanity, with renowned musician and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka. We discuss some of her career highlights and the contributions of music and musicians in social causes, such as campaigning for freedom and equality, whether in the course of South Africa’s own liberation struggle or other global issues. We address aspects of her humanitarian work, as a Goodwill Ambassador for Malaria in Africa, and the effects of sustainable initiatives designed to empower disenfranchised women on the continent. We raise the topic of knowledge and education as critical elements towards women’s development, emphasising lifelong learning @YvonneChakaX2 Tune in for more…

South Africa has many young achievers that are truly reaching for the stars, we revisit the stories of three young ladies who featured on Womanity in 2017. Dr Ncumisa Jilata who at the age of 29 became Africa’s youngest Neurosurgeon; Dr. Adriana Marais who is a Theoretical Physicist and aspiring Extraterrestrial with ambitions to rocket off to Mars. and former Miss South Africa 2017 and current Miss Universe, Ms Demi-Leigh Nel Peters, who have all dreamed big and manifested those dreams into reality. Tune in for more.

This week we reflect on episodes of the past year with a compilation of some the show’s memorable segments on women in leadership, starting with Ms Phuti Mahanyele the Executive Chairperson of Sigma Capital, and former Chief Executive Officer of the Shanduka Group, one of South Africa’s leading investment holding companies. We raise concerns about the perceived regression of women in executive roles, and postulate measures to raise the number of female executives, such as instating gender quotas and celebrating successful businesses with women in executive roles to acknowledge the positive performance of entities with women occupying leadership roles. Secondly, Professor Penelope Andrews, the Dean of the Faculty of law at the University of Cape Town, raises various impediments as barriers to women’s advancement and remarks that eradicating racism is easier than eradicating sexism against women; which may be blatant or benign, and perpetuated by women, as well as men, as they attempt to hold on to outdated stereotypical expectations of women. We note that female leadership makes a difference in the lives of girls and women, particularly when it comes to directing and influencing policy. Lastly, Margaret Hirsch, COO of Hirsch’s Homestore highlights some of the responsibilities associated with business ownership. and shares some tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, such as cautioning against taking out loans, working while others are sleeping, the importance of exercising mind and body, working hard, building networks and social capital, and embracing lifelong learning. Tune in for more…

This week we reflect on episodes of the past year with a compilation of some the show’s most memorable segments. The High Commissioner of Canada, Ms Sandra McCardell, remarks on women’s inherent leadership capability and the need for women to support other women – reminding us of Madeleine Albright’s quote, “There's a special place in hell for women who don't help each other.” Staying with the theme of female leadership, the Ambassador of Norway, Ms Trine Skymoen, relays details of the current financial loss Sub-Saharan Africa incurs as a result of women being excluded from economic participation; she also shares some of the successful policy interventions undertaken by Norway to drive gender equality in the corporate sector. Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, currently the Special Gender Envoy at the African Development Bank and former Minster of the Republic of South Africa, highlights the impact of infrastructure deficits in Africa on women and the opportunities for women to take up vital roles to build and sustain the continent. Former Minister of Human Settlements and current Member of Parliament Ms Cornelia September stresses the importance of education as a primary tool to shape and grow the Africa of today and the future. Helen Zille, the Premier of the Western Cape, former Mayor of Cape Town and former leader of the Democratic Alliance, illustrates that true female empowerment and the freedom for women to make autonomous decisions is only possible with education. Ms Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, South Africa’s Ambassador to Egypt and previously South Africa’s first Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, calls upon women to unite and lift others as they rise. Professor Vicky Crittenden reminds us that everyone has the potential to make a valuable contribution to society. Closing the show is renowned South African business woman Dr. Judy Dlamini, who imparts invaluable life tips based on some of the factors that she attributes to her success. Tune in for more…

This week we reflect on episodes of the past year with a compilation of some the show’s most memorable segments. Renowned business woman Dr. Judy Dlamini relays aspects of the pioneering research she produced in her doctoral thesis on successful women in business, highlighting five key levers that lead to sustainable empowerment. Terry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, talks about the challenges she encountered when she elected to go against socially determined gender stereotype roles and shares some of the mottos in her life. Mrs Wendy Ackerman, co-Founder and honorary life president of Pick n Pay stores, highlights what it takes for women to smash through glass cubes, let alone glass ceilings, in pursuit of their careers, in part by refuting nonsensical policies and in the process securing more rights and benefits for female employees. Olympic long distance runner Elana Meyer emphasises the importance of positively nurturing self-belief to achieve success. Captain of the South African national ladies cricket team Mignon du Preez talks about some of the drivers to her success. Jacqui Hlongwane, programme manager and curator at SABC 2, reminds us of the power women possess to change outcomes of not only their lives but those in their community and our continent. Closing the show is the High Commissioner of Jamaica Ms Cheryl Kay Spencer with a message of resilience to rise above struggles – nothing is impossible. Tune in for more…

This week in part 2 of Womanity’s commemoration of youth month through education we feature conversations from guests who have demonstrated the impact that education has had on their lives and the role of education in South Africa. Ms Bathabile Olive Dlamini - Current ANCWL President and South Africa’s Minister of Social Development; Ms Mary-Ann Lindelwa Dunjwa - Parliamentarian and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Health; Prof Cheryl de la Rey - Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria; Ms Yvonne ‘Pinky’ Nkwenkwezi Phosa – Parliamentarian and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Higher Education & Training; Ms Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi – Parliamentarian and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services; Ambassador Sheila Sisulu - Chancellor of Walter Sisulu University; Ambassador Elisabeth Barbier – Ambassador of France to South Africa; Ms Thoko Didiza - former Minister of the Republic of South Africa, currently House Chairperson in the Parliament of South Africa; Ms Zolani Mahola lead singer of Freshlyground; Ms Mildred Oliphant - Minister of Labour. Tune in for inspiration.

In South Africa, the month of June is celebrated as Youth Month, to remember the youth who lost their lives during the Soweto uprising on 16th June 1976. This year, today 16th June 2016, marks the 40th anniversary of this occasion, which is commemorated under the theme “Youth Moving South Africa Forward”. Our youth require many components to move our nation forward, but arguably one element stands out above the rest and that is education. In recognition of the positive effects of education, Womanity has compiled a special programme that features extracts from previous guests who have demonstrated the impact that education has had on their lives and how South Africa has advanced as a result of it. Ms Buyelwa Sonjica - former Minister of the Republic of South Africa; Ms Angie Motshekga - Minister of Education; Mrs Zoleka Lebelo - Principle of Alexander High School; Ms Thoko Didiza - former Minister of the Republic of South Africa, currently House Chairperson in the Parliament of South Africa; Prof Irma Elof, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria; Dr Sibongile Khumalo award winning musician; award winning Afro-soul vocalist and songwriter Lira; Moshidi Motshegwa - actress, producer and director; CEO and founder of BBES International Bisila Bokoko. Tune in for inspiration…

In today’s programme, on this last day of 2015, Womanity shares some of the words of wisdom, messages of hope and inspiration from guests on the programme. Minister of Science and Technology South Africa, Naledi Pandor; Professor Cheryl De La Rey Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria; Mrs Kile Kwinane: Chairperson and interim National President of South African Women in Construction; Ms Nora Fakude: Executive Director Buscor; Dr. Elsa Springolo: Nuclear Medicine Specialist; Ms Radhia Msuya: High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to South Africa; renowned South African swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Ms Penny Heyns; Ms Thoko Didiza: former Minister of the Republic of South Africa, currently House Chairperson in the Parliament of South Africa; Commissioner Thoko Mpumlwana: Deputy Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality in South Africa; Ms Lira Kohl: Afro-soul vocalist; Ms Zonke Dikana: Afrosoul singer and songwriter; Ms Nambitha Mpumlwana: actress and humanitarian; Professor Rudo Mathivha: Head ICU Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital & WITS University; Ms. Thandiswa Mazwai: South African musician; Ms Buyelwa Sonjica: former Minister of the Republic of South Africa; Ms. Gladys Bogoshi: Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital; Professor Beatrys Lacquet: Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Information, Knowledge and Infrastructure Management at the University of Witwatersrand; Rosie Motene: South African actress, producer and director; Moshidi Motshegwa: actress, producer and director; Keabetswe Motsilanyane (KB) multi-talented entertainer; Hlubi Mboya: South African Actress and AIDS Ambassador; Professor Sonya T. Smith Howard University, USA; Minister of Labour of the Republic of South Africa, Mildred Oliphant. Tune in for inspiration…

This week we reflect on episodes of the past year with a compilation of some the show’s most memorable segments. Sophie Ndaba, actress, business woman and philanthropist epitomises hard work in her rise from living in an orphanage to fulfilling her dreams, guided by the belief that – faith is the substance of things not seen yet hoped for. South Africa’s Queen of Gospel, Rebecca Malope tells us how fear fuels her drive to succeed. South Africa’s minister of Basic Education Angie Motsekwa recalls the strong influence of her mother on her upbringing - particularly her education. Judith Sephuma shares the inspiration behind her songs and the evolution of her music - singing a few bars from her recent album. Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize the Deputy Minister of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services emphasises that there needs to be greater economic leadership and economic inclusion of women. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Chairperson of the African Union highlights the resilience and rise of African women succeeding in all spheres of life. In the last segment of the show we reflect on women in the business sector, starting with Ms. Nonkululeko Gobodo, the Executive Chairman of Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, who emphasises that women bring unique attributes to the workplace & must be afforded the opportunity to carve a place for themselves. Next Bisila Bokoko a pioneering business leader, who focuses on establishing global alliance partnerships for businesses looking to enter new international markets considers how women juggle multiple complexities in their lives. Tune in for more…

This week we reflect on episodes of the past year with a compilation of some the show’s most memorable segments. World renowned singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka gives her philosophy on sharing to empower others. South Africa’s Minister of Social Development Bathabile Olive Dlamini, who has been involved in Social Development since 1994 gives her perspective on gender equality and the struggles women have endured to achieve equal rights. Continuing with the theme of gender equality, Dr. Susan Tager Chief Executive Officer of the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre provides her view of the fact that equal rights do not equate to women and men being the same. Professor Irma Eloff, Dean for the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, highlights how to overcome gender challenges stemming from stereotypical gender-biased thinking. First Officer Annabel Vundla of South African Airways who has flown numerous heads of state and had the privilege of flying one of South Africa greatest icons Nelson Mandela, offers her perspective of factors needed to help women advance, as well as her experience as a role model in aviation. Award winning South African singer Zahara talks about her achievements and shares her special experience with Nelson Mandela, giving a short rendition of the song she sang for him in Qunu. Captain Jane Trembath, who has had an outstanding career as a pilot, discusses women in leadership, followed by multi-award winning Afro-soul vocalist Lira, who speaks about her personal journey of ‘being the change you want to be in the world’. We close today’s show with South Africa’s Minister of Women Susan Shabangu discussing the empowerment of women to enable their success across all sectors of society. Tune in for more…

TFTS is reunited with DAlex the friendly genie who makes his wish to see Jed Williams a reality and also ushers forth Abbie “Howard” Cobbe from the mists of improv comedy.  Under a time crunchabunga, the crew barrel through stage moms and a car accident that saved Jed a BUTT ton of money! There’s still plenty of racist diatribes against the screenwriters this episode and Abbie’s eye for Irma’s proclivity to fainting makes us all exclaim, “Oh, the WOMANITY of it all!”

In recognition of Women's History Month, our series of ArtsTalk shows will be about Prof. Chandler's long history of depicting the realities of women's lives in his artwork. From the 1960s and 70s with his Black on Black for Blacks and Urban Weaponry works, Chandler has expressed value and concern for Black women in his art. As a professor of Art and Art History for 33 years at Simmons in Boston, a women's college, Chandler taught about and began to take an interest in his art in creating works that portrayed other women's experiences. So, on this episode, we will discuss the intent of the content in his KKKrimes Against Womanity reprographic collage series that he began creating in the early 90s to depict the effects of atrocities of human holocausts like Native American eradication, African slavery and the Jewish Holocaust had on women's lives. Called "controversial", a "Black Power Artist", "activist artist" and "Outsider Artist", Chandler, 70, was born in 1941 in Lynn, MA. He is best known for the edgy, colorful, controversial and hotly-debated artistic statements of his 1960’s-1980’s works. Because he continues to evolve, his messages change to reflect his personal evolution, he is still an interesting, provocative speaker who can speak and/or lecture brilliantly about the historical relevance of his art and his activism to the worldwide struggle for race and gender equality as well as bridge the generation gap that is confounding this country’s leadership and confronting America as we move into the “internationalist” phase of our own evolution. The show is co-hosted and produced by Chandler's daughter and artist agent, Dahna M. Chandler, an award-winning journalist. (c) 2012. The Outsider Artist, LLC and BAPsody in Blue, Inc.