Feminist AF
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The Feminist AF podcast encourages women to be unapologetically themselves, to take up more space in the world, and to embrace being too much. Each week, a licensed clinical therapist interviews women who are kicking ass, lifting other women up, and changing the status quo.
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The Feminist of the Opera
October 15, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Jenny interviews guest Sara Duchovnay, opera singer, activist, and jewelry curator. Tune in for a backstage look at our narratives about female competition, “romantic” performer lifestyles, and divorce rings to celebrate new life chapters! Show Notes: 🤝 The validity in all feminists and feminisms. 1:46 😷 Opera and side hustles in a pandemic. 6:36 🎭 Bringing real life experiences to the stage. 10:00 🎶 Sixteen going on soprano. 11:40 📌 Pinpointing the opera e...
“Gymsplaining” Women’s Financial Literacy
October 08, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBSummary: In this episode, Jenny interviews guest Shannon McLay, the founder of “The Financial Gym,” a company that pairs you with a B.F.F. (Best Financial Friend) to take a fitness inspired approach to transforming your money shame into money success. Listen to Jenny and Shannon discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, learning financial literacy in adulthood, and reclaiming the financial world from men. Show Notes: 🏋️ Reaching thirty, finding purpose, and founding the Finan...
Addressing the Misogyny in Our Ether
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBSummary: In this episode, Jenny interviews guest Teri Yuan, the founder of “Engendered,” an organization that empowers survivors and fights rape culture. Listen to Jenny and Teri discuss how conversation, education, and legislation can expose and defeat the patriarchy. Show Notes: ⚖️ How “Engendered” came about and how it combats systemic sexism. 2:05 🗣 Patriarchal bias in our words and in ourselves. 4:30 🙅♀️ Feminist leaders shutting down sexual abuse.10:21 🎤 How Teri finds t...
Feminist Rebellion Through Joy and Authenticity
September 24, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBSummary: In this episode, Jenny interviews Hera Zee, a social media strategist and certified yogi. Listen in to hear Jenny and Hera discuss embracing imperfections, establishing clear boundaries, and maintaining inner peace through challenging times. Show Notes: 🏆 Be the help you wish you had, not a perfect role model. 2:23 🎭 Maturing and allowing yourself to hold conflicting emotions at once. 5:48 📖 Self awareness vs self study. 8:39 ✌ How yoga teaches you to claim your space ...
Ironman x 6: When Girl Power is the Strongest Superpower
September 17, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBRobert Downey Jr., step aside! In this episode, Jenny interviews Jackie Faye, the first woman to complete SIX Ironman triathlons on SIX continents in ONE year! We discuss everything from feminism in Afghanistan to the value of true friendship. Listen in for the unique perspective that comes from jumping out of helicopters, running in a bulletproof vest, and starting an international nonprofit. Show Notes: 🦸♀️ Fictional superpowers v.s. human strength. 2:05 ❌ Recognizing “himpat...
Creating Space for Complexities in Gender Identity and Self Expression
September 10, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBSummary: In this episode Jenny interviews Gino Perrotte, communications coach, founder of Right Brain Journeys, and a MAN!!! Tune in for a discussion on breaking free from gender roles, acknowledging the variety and complexity of human identities, and appreciating emotions. Show Notes: ⚤ Understanding and challenging gender roles, identity, and culture. 2:50 👥 Voices and choices - how sexism and a binary culture limit both. 5:50 😬 Transformative apologies vs. cancel culture. 8:1...
Dating as an Act of Courageous and Feminist Self-Care
September 03, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this episode, Jenny interviews guest Lily Womble, the founder of “Date Brazen,” a coaching service designed to build confidence and reduce anxiety around dating. Listen in to hear Jenny and Lily discuss continuing Zoom date prescreens even after Covid-19, intersectional feminism, and celebrating the overlooked milestones in women’s professional and personal lives. Show Notes: 💬 Dating during a pandemic - the struggles and opportunities of distance and time. 2:07 👋 The return o...
20. A Uniquely Inspired & Feminist Perspective on Sailing, Photography, & the Culinary Arts
August 27, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 55.7 MB🥘 Vivian’s evolution through - and ultimate integration of - photography, cinematography, and sailing. 01:44 🛳️ Contrasts between superyachts and high-end clientele vs. more eco-friendly sailboats. 04:19 🌬️ The very real challenges of sailing - avoiding accidents, extreme weather, and leading. 08:39 ⛵ The good and the bad - positive mentoring experiences contrasted with potential harassment situations. 12:46 👩❤️👨 Serving as an example for married couples - showcasing gender roles...
19. Bossing Up Through Bravery
August 20, 2020 12:28 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MB💡 Men and women all have to be a part of the solution because we're all a part of the problem. (5:50) 👑 No one person should be our savior. (6:50) ⚖️ Women working and succeeding within patriarchal structures. (12:28) 🚧 Recognizing companies' "glass cliffs" and moving forward.” (19:28) 💬 Navigating the "coded language" and cultural differences in different countries. (24:37) 🎆 Brave can mean letting everyone else down, but not yourself. (27:52) 🦷 A framework for bravery: start wit...
18. Perseverance and the Power of Thought with Barbara Majeski
August 13, 2020 21:17 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MB👋 Welcome, Barbara! 01:18 ❤ Barbara’s story - riding high and then crashing down 01:50 ✨ We all have a purpose 09:42 ☀ Living in service – what does it mean? 11:37 😎 The importance of self-esteem 12:49 🌠 Manifest your own destiny 14:54 🌟 Find your lane, live out your truth, be you! 18:31 💭 The power of your thoughts 20:15 😔 The cancer symptoms 22:37 👶 Feminism, the diet culture and stay at home mom 24:47 🌗 It’s ok to shift your gears 28:42 💔 The lack of connection in childhood and ...
17. Educational Opportunities Abroad with Denise Cope, International College Coach
August 06, 2020 12:27 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MB✈The impact of COVID-19 on higher education. 01:33 🔬 The international experience. 13:13 🏫 Patriarchy in US higher education compared to international colleges and universities. 15:09 🧸 The gendered experience in US schools. 19:20 💗 Embracing the fullness of humanity. 22:01 ☣ Conversations with our youth about toxic masculinity. 24:00 🌌 No limits to options for the future 26:09 🤔 Is it time to rethink student opportunities? 29:20 🦠 Opportunities for independence at an e...
16. Balancing Wealth in Wellness as a Mumpreneur with Kim Barnard, Life and Business Coach
July 30, 2020 13:43 - 45 minutes - 84 MB💼 06:11 Examining women's assumptions about financial and career paths. 💄 11:57 Breaking out of the "nice girl" trap. 🎉 14:44 Celebrating uniquely feminine qualities. 👁19:53 Achieving goals is only half the battle - how do we change our mindsets, too? 👫26:56 Rethinking how we educate both girls and boys about an equal world. 👦29:47 Boys will be boys. Girls will be shamed. 🍼 31:30 Maternity leave: USA vs. UK 👧 36:37 Matrescence: the complexities of a woman's evolving identity aft...
15. A Seat at the Table: Women in Diplomacy Around the World with Susan Sloan
July 23, 2020 17:25 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MB👋 Meet Susan 01:18 👠 Women in diplomacy – their stories 02:07 ☀ A look into the book: Monica Nashandi, Namibian Ambassador 03:22 👊 Pushing forward when you hear a “no” 04:35 🌟 Women in leadership and the Covid-19 pandemic 05:40 👸 Feminism in the US and around the globe: differences and common themes 07:58 🌍 From journalism to diplomacy 11:02 📆 2009 vs. 2020: Similarities and differences in government 14:05 😰 Surviving the lockdown: the impact on our bodies and our minds 16:34 🎉 The ...
14. Transitions and the Transformational Power of Menopause with Clarissa Kristjansson
July 16, 2020 12:20 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MB👋 Meet Clarissa and hear about her work with women. 01:18 👸 Menopause: The beginning of the next stage, not the beginning of the end. 04:43 👔 Women’s needs within a corporate environment. 06:45 👶 Putting women into two categories: childbearing or not. 09:30 💪 Feminism: recognize your needs, be bold, and use your voice! 12:18 😥 Why being nice all the time can work against you, and can sometimes become dangerous. 14:05 ✈ The wrong idea of what success looks like. 16:57 📉 The “Broken ...
13. Authenticity & Presence on Social Media, with Mandi Relyea-Voss
July 09, 2020 14:41 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MB👋 Welcome, Mandi. 01:18 💄Red lipstick & zero F’s given. 02:30 😕 Are women apologizing too much? 02:48 😔 Intent vs. Impact: acknowledging our actions. 03:59 👑 Gain the confidence to like yourself the way you are. 05:26 ❓ Feelings about the term ‘feminist’. 05:34 🛣 Embracing authenticity - a lifelong journey. 08:13 🍕 Our lizard brain: Gaining weight is a survival mechanism. 08:54 😴 Fight, flight or freeze - getting enough REM sleep. 10:04 👥 Becoming a social media manager. 12:19 📵 N...
12. Leading with Your Triumphs, not Your Trauma
July 02, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 59.9 MB😥 Falling down a rabbit hole of negativity on social. 01:18 ❓ How much social media consumption is too much? 03:27 ✋Consuming quality vs. quantity of content 5:44 👥 Protecting emotional and mental health when triggered. 06:04 😬 Why it's crucial to have uncomfortable conversations. 09:42 💪 Lead with your triumphs, not with trauma: how to find a balance. 11:15 🚢 Kierra’s journey - from having less than $1 to securing contracts worth over $100,000. 14:25 👸 Miss Unconventional Universi...
12. Leading with your triumphs, not your trauma
July 02, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 59.9 MBKierra Asnauskas, lifestyle design strategist and founder of Miss Unconventional, is committed to teaching ambitious women how to design their absolute best lives. Listen in as Jenny and Kierra discuss having uncomfortable conversations during these turbulent times, giving yourself permission to pivot on your personal journey, and how to get out of your own way!
11. Embrace Your Sexuality and Shed Your Shame - with Leah Carey
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 80.8 MB👋 Welcome, Leah! 01:18 💋 Polyamory explained. 03:47 👠 What does feminism mean to you? 06:46 🌟 Your social media life: The paradox of choosing how you show up. 08:00 ✋ Boundaries and rules - understanding the foundational differences. 09:45 ✊ Embracing the term “Feminist”, and intersectionality defined. 13:27 💅 When is feminism self-serving? 14:31 🤔 Intent vs. Impact - forgiveness and how we learn. 15:50. 🌈 Gender Identity: TURFS, exclusions, and trans - differing experiences. 17:06 ...
10. Feminism, Online Dating, and Showing Up With Authenticity
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 75.4 MB💻 Online dating during quarantine - yes or no? 01:18 📺 Dating taboos through time. 04:51 😳 The culture of shaming and online dating. 06:31 👌 How to make a great bio online? 08:05 💌 Take it or leave it approach? 12:01 💔 The fear of rejection. 14:08 🔑 The importance of sharing your life philosophies right at the beginning of the relationship. 15:44 💪 What does feminism mean to an immigrant woman of color? 19:09 💅 Stereotype of feminism through the decades. 21:41 📖 Swipeable - the insp...
09. Advancing Social Justice Using the Power of Sports, with Ogechi Akalegbere
June 11, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 98.1 MB📝 Powerful introduction to FAF Episode 9. 01:18 😠 What is “White Privilege” and why are the riots occurring? 03:34 💡 The importance of educating oneself about social justice. 07:15 ✊ The ability we possess to change perspectives and take action. 10:06 📚 Recommended resources. 11:13 👋 Welcome to Feminist AF Episode 9 with Ogechi Akalegbere. 16:16 💪 Strength training, confidence and independence. 17:13 👭 Exclusionary feminism. 19:56 👀 Embrace a change in your perspective. 23:...
08. Feminism and Finding Your Zone of Genius
May 28, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBHello Vicky! 01:19 Owning who you are. 02:56 A woman in the civil services. 05:42 Heading for the top: don’t forget to open the door for women behind you. 07:53 Reinventing yourself: getting a fresh start! 10:37 Look into yourself and do what you enjoy .14:32 People buy from people – building your business on personal relationships. 15:58 The importance of trying new things: finding your zone of genius. 18:14 From “What if?” to “Wow!” Program. 20:43 2020: The Year of Awake...
07. Feminism and Fully Embodying Our Unique Genius
May 21, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MBKiki Connects: Transformational Mentor and Shadow Play Coach 2:00 Who we are: divine love, compassion, abundance, and joy.4:02 Are you giving away your fullness? 4:35 Feminism and being on the same playing field. 5:25 Vulnerabilities and shadow sides: A pathway to our liberation. 6:34 From corporate to high energy life 12:35 Her own healing journey. 15:13 🧘Pandemic times: Breathe in and serve yourself 20:18 Remember who you are and go inward. 23:29 We are the artwork. 26:00 Divin...
06. Feminism and Finding Humor Anywhere
May 14, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBMeet Georgie 01:18 Feminism and comedy 02:51 The importance of relevance in comedy – why some jokes don’t age 04:55 Public speaking: the biggest nightmare of them all 07:38 The different types of comedy 09:43 Comedians in the time of pandemic: I miss my live audience! 13:52 Processing traumas and making comedy 16:18 The steadiness of comedians’ work 20:38 It’s ok not to have an endgame 25:21 Improv Dungeons’n’Dragons podcast https://www.facebook.com/outonawhimcomedy 28:18 ...
05. Feminism and Financial Freedom
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBWho is the Dumpster Doggy? 01:18 Behavioral economics: investing according to logic or emotions? 04:00 What does feminism mean to you? 05:05 The agents of the patriarchy: are there bad feminists? 07:06 The beauty standards and how much do we spend to live up to them? 10:44 Invested Development Course – teaching young women how to invest. 13:30 The importance of financial literacy and financial independence 17:19 Politics and money – how do they correlate? 19:51 Investing be...
04. Feminism and Facing Your Grief
April 30, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBMeet Janette Marsac: Social worker and a bodybuilder. 2:14 Feminism: defiance and limitlessness. 2:35 Career guiding path: hospice and palliative care. 8:01 Western societies refuse to think about death. 12:25 There's no script or guidance for loss. 14:05 Progression of our own grief brings mindfulness. 15:23 Closing the door on grief won't work. 17:40 Challenges of losing weight. 18:07 We keep separating one unit: Mind and Body. 19:35 Gym as a test lab for life situations. 20:40 CO...
03. Feminism and Flourishing on Your Own Terms
April 23, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBFinding and living your true identity with no judgment. 1:57 Women are not always being champions for each other. 4:53 Evolution of feminism: From anti-male to pro-everyone. 7:59 Dr. Julia, a forensic psychologist working in the criminal justice system. 9:25 🧘 Overlap of psychology and psychotherapy with yoga philosophy. 11:21 A leap to Private Practice and Root To Flourish. 14:23 GI symptoms and approach Dr. Julia created. 18:16 The enteric nervous system: anxiety can have a ...
02. Feminism and the Criminal Justice System
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBMeet Carrie 01:18 The importance of self-care: you can’t do your job if you fall apart 02:48 Why are the colleagues who are supportive necessary? 06:11 How to logistically, emotionally and mentally balance working from home? 07:26 Working from home and homeschooling during the Coronavirus crisis 09:07 What is feminism? 12:36 The justice legal system: victim-centered or defendant centered? 16:12 Domestic violence and isolation and social distancing 22:56 Domestic violen...
01. Feminism in Fashion
April 10, 2020 00:12 - 41 minutes - 77.6 MBMeet Jenny and Audra 00:09 The new phase of feminism 02:36 Why aggressiveness won’t solve anything? 06:29 Re-thinking women – men communication 08:13 Diversity: just a buzzword? 09:42 Do we take human connection for granted? 12:01 Working during the pandemic 13:53 Can the pandemic be also an opportunity? 15:49 Women advocating in the modeling industry 17:44 The Model Alliance 21:13 The positive aspects of social media in amplifying women voices 23:26 It's ok to be vuln...