Voice Lessons Podcast
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info_outline A Lesson on Sharing Your Stories with Renee Bracey ShermanVoice Lessons Podcast
Renee Bracey Sherman is a Chicago-born writer and reproductive justice activist committed to the visibility and representation of people who have had stigmatized experiences. In this episode, we discuss why it’s so important to share your own story, how you can stand strong in speaking your truth, and how you can embrace the collective hug of support that comes along with joining a movement for change. Because your voice and story matters.
info_outline A Lesson On the Courage of Choice with Merle HoffmanVoice Lessons Podcast
Merle Hoffman is an internationally known leader in the struggle for women’s rights, opening one of the first abortion clinics pre-Roe in 1971. Throughout her activism career spanning over 50 years, Merle's mission remains the same; for women to fight for their own reproductive choices and to recognize that each individual woman can make a profound decision for her own life, and has the right to speak up for that choice. You just have to practice courage.
info_outline A Lesson On Saying It with Sugar with Becca Rea-TuckerVoice Lessons Podcast
Becca Rea-Tucker has been "saying it with sugar" since 2018 and now more than ever, this feminist baker is helping to shift the conversation and inspire change around women's issues by using a more unconventional platform: cakes.
info_outline A Lesson On Creating Joy with Jennifer FreedVoice Lessons Podcast
Jennifer Freed, Ph.D, M.F.T. is a psychological astrologer who believes that your cosmic DNA serves as a roadmap for your life. Even when we are experiencing oppression from our societies, if we learn to embrace our past traumas, use our unique gifts to create change, and incorporate movement into our day each day, we can make joyful choices that allow us to show up for ourselves and others during times of hardship.
info_outline A Lesson On Belonging with Dr. Sarah GaitherVoice Lessons Podcast
“What are you?” It’s a question Dr. Sarah Gaither was asked a child growing up mixed race. Now she studies the effects of that question and others related to identity at Duke University's Identity & Diversity Lab. In this episode on belonging, we talk about identity denial, identity accessibility, and why she’s using her own multiracial identity to help create a more inclusive world.
info_outline A Lesson On Seizing Your Upgrade with Dr. Louann BrizendineVoice Lessons Podcast
Dr. Louann Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. Now she’s on a mission to rebrand the “M" word: Menopause.
info_outline A Lesson On Forgiveness with Ronit PlankVoice Lessons Podcast
Ronit Plank's mother left to follow the Indian mystic, some would say cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (also known as Osho) when she was five years old. Through the process of writing her memoir, When She Comes Back, Plank rewrote her definition of forgiveness.
info_outline A Lesson On Turning a Moment Into a Movement with Dana MarloweVoice Lessons Podcast
Dana Marlowe turned a moment into a movement. What began with the question, “What can I do with my old bras?” led to the creation of I Support the Girls, a national non-profit organization that provides a source of dignity, self-esteem, empowerment, and support to marginalized women via the donation of bras and menstrual hygiene products. As a human rights advocate in the intersections of feminism, menstrual equality, health, and dignity, Dana works tirelessly to better the lives of the most invisible populations.
info_outline A Lesson In Being You with Brandy GuearyVoice Lessons Podcast
Brandy G. of Authentically B wants everyone to know that it’s ok to be you. Because when you do, the divine might just present you with your heart’s desires. The moment Brandy decided to be visible as her authentic self was the moment that her transition from full-time school teacher to model and lifestyle influencer unfolded. And she’s owning it.
info_outlineWomen face misogyny at work every day but the construction industry is like the Wild West and has the second-highest rate of sexual harassment complaints in North America. Natasha Fritz experienced that harassment which is why when she heard a misogynist clip on a construction industry podcast, she decided to do something about it. In this episode, “A Lesson on Doing the Right Thing”, she shares why her choice to publicly call out the offensive remarks was the only choice.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Natasha’s experience growing up as sometimes the only female in her shop classes and on her job sites.
- Feeling like an outcast in your field, just by being the only woman.
- How Natasha broke out and created her own business.
- Why the construction industry is resistant to change in areas like gender equity, technology, & sustainability.
- Natasha’s Instagram post that went viral.
- Change does not have to be risky, it’s just unfamiliar.
- Sexual harassment towards women, especially at work is still a major issue.
- **The industry with the 2nd highest rate of sexual harassment in the workforce is the construction industry.
- How Natasha found confidence in her industry to speak up for herself more.
- The double standards women face when trying to speak out when something is not right.
- The particular masculinity associated with the construction industry and the toxic work environment it unfortunately presents.
- There are corporate ways to handle sexual harassment that have not been adopted by the construction industry.
- Sexual harassment incidents need to be called out more by men.
- What language do you use when you’re in a situation that is uncomfortable?
- Why some men don’t realize the importance of breaking gender roles.
- What Natasha learned from this experience.
- The internal misogyny women face at work and how to undo the jerk reaction to accept that kind of treatment.
- Why forgiveness is key to industry shifts.
- What feminine leadership could look like in the construction industry.