#MeToo
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One in five women in the United States has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape, and a large number of these assaults happen on college campuses.
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26: Saying Goodbye
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On the latest episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, Amber chats with Susan Ryan, Senior Director at The Green House Project, about nursing homes, the concerns many have with putting a loved one in a facility and what it was like for families across the country who had to say goodbye remotely.
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25: Black Lives Matter
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In this episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, the co-founders of Tote + Pears, Amber and Kai-Saun Anderson, discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the impact of personal biases and what brands can (and should) be doing as a response.
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24: Lifelong Republican
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In part II of our series about women's political influence and power, we are exploring the other side of the aisle, Republican women, with Lisa Song Sutton, a former beauty queen and successful entrepreneur, now running for Congress as a Republican.
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23: Progressive Politics
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On this episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, we’re discussing women’s political presence and power — from the female voters who influenced the 2016 presidential race, to the rise of a new women’s movement and the issues facing women today with American blogger, writer, and CEO and founder of the digital agency, Do Big Things, Cheryl Contee.
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22: Girl Power
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On this episode, Amber sits down with Jess Weiss, Strategy Manager at Google and Co-founder of Trix Magazine, to explore the psychology behind popular terms like #girlboss, and the layers of culture and identity that characterize the next generation of female leaders.
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21: Afro-Latina
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In this episode, Amber sits down with journalist and founder of the popular site, Ain’t I Latina, Janel Martinez to talk about the diverse and varied experiences of Latinx women and explore how the layers of Latinx heritage and culture shape their identity.
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20: American + Latina
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Being American and Latina can feel like living between worlds — growing up with one cultural heritage in the home and another you must learn to navigate once you leave your doorstep. Amber sits down with Melissa Rodríguez, founder of Social Media Relations, to reflect on Melissa's experiences, views and values as a second-generation Latina, growing up in the U.S.
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19: Back to School
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In households with school-aged kids, September marks a new beginning as many parents transition prepare to send their children off to school — many for the first time.
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18: ADHD
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ADHD is commonly associated with children and men yet over 6 million women in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD and it’s estimated that 4 million more live undiagnosed. On this episode, Amber speaks with disability advocate, Margaux Joffe to discuss the unique challenges facing women with ADHD.
info_outlineA few months ago, Amber met Shelby and the two began talking about what life is like through a non-binary lens. Amber was so moved by her story that she invited Shelby to join her on The Tote + Pears Podcast. Listen in as the two continue their conversation about life through a non-binary lens.
Produced by: Kai-Saun Anderson
Music by: Podington Bear - Colocate & Rope Swing