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PittsburgHER: A Panel of Personalities

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Release Date: 06/03/2025

Ep. 18: The Ban or Balance Episode show art Ep. 18: The Ban or Balance Episode

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  WHO got suspended from school for recording a fight and posting it to YouTube? The women discuss whether students should be allowed to use their cell phones in school. Consensus shows that it should be allowed; they just need to understand the proper times to be on them. The ladies also share their most iconic catchphrases, from a simple “friends” to the lyrics of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.”

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Episode 17: The Foodie Fiends Episode show art Episode 17: The Foodie Fiends Episode

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Joined by Shaquala Swinton-Betts, founder of PAIR Charcuterie and recipient of the Pittsburgh Magazine Women in Business Award, the ladies discuss her journey in the food industry. From working at McDonald’s to exploring the food scene in Portugal, and now owning and operating a charcuterie, cheese, and coffee business, Shaquala has done it all. The women also talk Pittsburgh celebrity crushes— including the entire Pirates batting order.

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PittsburgHer Episode 16: Pardon the Interruption show art PittsburgHer Episode 16: Pardon the Interruption

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The video is interrupted, but the conversation continues about education being free. But first, the ladies discuss holiday etiquette when it comes to table talk involving politics or other divided and potentially contentious topics. Kristy says wear a Planes, Trains and Automobiles tee to lighten the mood.  As for the education talk, AI, the trades and levels of education are all discussed. It's a good listen friends!

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Ep. 15: The Life Advice Episode show art Ep. 15: The Life Advice Episode

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  Bria (aka DJ Femi) makes her long-awaited return! The ladies talk post-birth feelings and the best places to get childcare advice. Should women confide in the internet for baby guidance? The women also discuss the unpredictability of the grieving process and how it can still be present, even if the person lost is still alive. Plus, Dr. Jocelyn sheds light on the topic of menopause and what women should actually expect.

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Episode 14: The Fashion Icons Episode with the Amazing Cat Burton show art Episode 14: The Fashion Icons Episode with the Amazing Cat Burton

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Whose fashion icon is a 15-year-old boy at a horror convention? Cat Burton, founder and creative director of Create Art Together, joins the ladies to talk about her Cadence Collection fashion show, hosted at the newly renovated Pittsburgh airport, that followed the narrative of the creative process. The women also discuss the apps they could not live without and those who have inspired their fashion, from Princess Diana to Solange Knowles.

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Ep. 13: Dating in 2025 show art Ep. 13: Dating in 2025

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What's dating in 2025 like? Rachael and Sarah don't know but we do get some really good insight from Jocelyn and Kristy. 

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Ep. 12 Title: The Steel City Nostalgia Episode show art Ep. 12 Title: The Steel City Nostalgia Episode

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Joined by special guests Kelly Sanders and Monica Grunick, founders of the Love, Pittsburgh gift shop, the ladies dive into childhood dream jobs ranging from opening a publishing company in the Caribbean to becoming a Playboy Bunny. They also reminisce on their favorite childhood foods and ponder the burning question: Did Kristy’s mom REALLY date a Mancini?

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EP. 11: Nicknames for Lady Parts & Hats for all Occassions show art EP. 11: Nicknames for Lady Parts & Hats for all Occassions

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EP. 10: The Bodies in Balance Episode show art EP. 10: The Bodies in Balance Episode

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The ladies have officially launched the podcast, and emotions are high! Stories are swapped between the women about unexpected brushes with celebrities when eye contact was made, but composure was not contained. Dr. Jocelyn brings to light the underexplored topic of women’s pelvic floor health and knowing where to find help when it is needed.

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EP. 9: The extension of Etiquette Episode show art EP. 9: The extension of Etiquette Episode

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  The ladies continue the conversation of baby talk in honor of DJ Femi's recent shower.  After prideful banter regarding the authenticity of Pittsburgh's PRIDE event, the ladies get the medical lowdown of pregnancy expectations from Dr. Jocelyn and for goodness' sake have a birth plan! Behind the scenes fun fact: Sarah got her wish for fresh flowers but they were too high and the ladies couldn't see each other to talk so they were off camera. Rachael promised to get fresh for the next time...at a reasonable height. 

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Ep 4: When it comes to what you will find in the panelist's refrigerators, expect some yinzer staples like pickles, Heinz 57 Ketchup, and IC Light Mango along with some others. Dr. Fitzgerald starts the conversation about personality flaws, if there are such things, and reveals her amazing nick name in elementary school. Behind the scenes fun fact: Rachael and Jocelyn DID NOT plan on wearing the same color but lavender is often associated with qualities like calmness, purity, and tranquility. Just like them.