The Tote and Pears Podcast

Tote + Pears takes a fresh look at women: at home, at work and everywhere in between. Join Amber, co-founder of the female-focused marketing agency, to explore identities beyond gender—as she brings together industry experts, scholars and creatives for honest conversations. From race and age to sexual orientation, motherhood, professional ambitions and more, learn how a woman’s dynamic journey shapes her perspective.

#MeToo 09/22/2021

#MeToo 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/20553566

26: Saying Goodbye 08/25/2021

26: Saying Goodbye 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/20255747

25: Black Lives Matter 06/24/2020

25: Black Lives Matter 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/14944382

24: Lifelong Republican 01/29/2020

24: Lifelong Republican 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/12926789

23: Progressive Politics 01/10/2020

23: Progressive Politics 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/12685547

22: Girl Power 11/06/2019

22: Girl Power 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/11925992

21: Afro-Latina 10/23/2019

21: Afro-Latina 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/11748740

20: American + Latina 10/09/2019

20: American + Latina 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/11570312

19: Back to School 09/18/2019

19: Back to School 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/11294558

18: ADHD 08/28/2019

18: ADHD 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/11022470

17: Sickle Cell 08/14/2019

17: Sickle Cell While many parents focus on juggling work, family and many other personal obligations, some women spend all of their energy praying for another day of life. In this episode, Monique Fritz shares her story of caring for her son, Cameron, who was born with sickle cell anemia. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/10881069

16: Diversity + Inclusion 07/31/2019

16: Diversity + Inclusion It’s a fact: diverse teams build more profitable products. During this episode, Amber chats with Willie Henry, Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Facebook, to discuss the value of diverse teams, the point of diversity and inclusion programs and why companies (large and small) need to make it a priority. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/10718249

15: Non-binary 07/17/2019

15: Non-binary Amber sits down with Jan Tate, a psychotherapist with a dual background in clinical sexology and clinical social work who specializes in providing support for people who identify beyond the gender binary. On Ep 15, Jan and Amber discuss the challenges and experiences of non-binary/gender non-conforming individuals. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/10536248

14: Shelby 07/10/2019

14: Shelby A 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. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/10454495

13: Invisible 06/19/2019

13: Invisible When Dr. Kimberly A. Scott asked her teenage daughter how school was going, she didn’t expect to hear: “I’d be fine as long as I render myself invisible.” Her daughter’s words served as a stark reminder of the challenges women of color face in spaces that were not designed for them. In this episode, Amber sits down with Dr. Scott to discuss the erasure of women of color in public spaces and what she’s doing to fix it. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/10202600

12: Aging Parents 05/29/2019

12: Aging Parents When it comes to caring for aging parents, women — daughters — are twice as likely to take on the responsibility (physical, stress and financial) than sons. In this episode, Amber sits down with the Executive Director of Family Caregiver Alliance, Kathleen Kelly, to talk about the role and life of a female caregiver. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9959801

11: Having it all 05/22/2019

11: Having it all For the woman who will never have a tidy, peaceful life — there is still happiness — as long as she asks herself the right questions. On this episode, professor and author, Marie Myung-Ok Lee, redefines what it means to “have it all.” /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9875567

10: Labor Day 05/10/2019

10: Labor Day After the premature birth of her son, Amber struggled to come to terms with the aftermath of her time in the NICU. She turned to books to help and stumbled across Labor Day: True Birth Stories by Today's Best Women Writers. Within the pages, Amber found solace — a community of women who shared their childbirth experiences with candor and heart. Sarah A. Strickley stood out. Amber speaks with Sarah about the moving story that inspired the piece. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9724505

9: Subconsciously 04/24/2019

9: Subconsciously On this episode of The T+P Podcast, Amber sits down with Jen Heazlewood, Creative Director and Head of Experience Design at R/GA London, about eliminating unconscious biases in our products, services and designs. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9508241

8: Women's Influence 04/11/2019

8: Women's Influence On this episode of the T+P Podcast, Amber sits down with Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder and former COO of BlogHer, a national women’s media brand, for a conversation about women consumers: our values, power and influence. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9351278

7: Unchecked Biases 03/27/2019

7: Unchecked Biases With advancements in the everyday use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, researchers are finding that troubling human biases are now making their way into our tech products, as well. On this episode of the T+P Podcast, Amber Anderson talks with scholar and best-selling author, Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, about the consequences of unchecked biases in tech. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/9156047

6: Views on Feminism 02/27/2019

6: Views on Feminism Women of color have a complex relationship with feminism –– understanding how their multiple identities intersect increases a brand’s ability to connect with them. On this episode, Amber brings together three women of color to explore what happens when gender, race and culture collide — and why brands/marketers should care. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/8807867

5: Childless Women 02/13/2019

5: Childless Women When we talk about women, we often make the assumption that they are mothers or will become mothers. But one in five women in the US don’t have children — didn't want them, never got married, had fertility issues, or any number of other reasons. On Episode 5, Amber sits down with award-winning writer, columnist, and editor, Meghan Daum, to discuss her journey and the value of understanding non-mothers. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/8627963

4: Motherhood and Race 01/30/2019

4: Motherhood and Race T+P co-founder, Amber Anderson talks about motherhood and race with Anthonia Akitunde, founder and editor-in-chief of Mater Mea, a website that tells the stories of black women at the intersection of motherhood and career. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/8449094

3: Beyond Gender 01/16/2019

3: Beyond Gender Amber and T+P’s lead content strategist, Stephanie Conner, discuss how a woman's identity is more than her gender — and how that can (and should) affect the approach brands take to create their personas, products, services and campaigns. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/8272922

2: Intersectionality 01/02/2019

2: Intersectionality In our second episode, Amber discusses intersectionality with guest Dr. Mildred Boveda, assistant professor of special education and cultural and linguistic diversity at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/8101283

1: Coming soon 12/09/2018

1: Coming soon Tote + Pears takes a fresh look at women: at home, at work and everywhere in between. Join Amber, co-founder of the female-focused marketing agency, to explore identities beyond gender—as she brings together industry experts, scholars and creatives for honest conversations. /episode/index/show/toteandpears/id/7852616

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