During our conversation, Michael and I touched upon the following resources: Healthcare officials' consideration to recommend broader use of face masks The shortage of the masks in the United States How domestic violence incidents have increased since and enabled by the lockdown A United Nations' 2018 study on how the home is the most dangerous place for women titled " Global Study on Homicide " The connection between male unemployment and increased rates of domestic violence How abusers are wea...
Apr 02, 2020•30 min•Ep. 95
On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest Ettienne Percy, the founder of 90Something Magnolia , a social enterprise which brings together the intersection of fashion, sustainability and creative entrepreneurship. We speak with Ettienne today about how he envisions his platform to be a tool for aspiring creatives to collaborate and to incorporate creative reuse ideas and practices into their business model. This episode is co-produced with 90Something Magnolia. During our conversatio...
Mar 26, 2020•57 min•Ep. 94
On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Aditi Mayer, the creative behind ADIMAY , a sustainable fashion blog exploring the ties between style, sustainability, and social justice. We speak with Aditi today about her work to decolonize fashion and to encourage conscious living so that consumers can make safer, more ethical, and sustainable choices. During our conversation, Aditi and I referenced the following resources and topics: What Aditi means by "decolonizing fashion" How su...
Mar 19, 2020•45 min•Ep. 93
On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Julie Raskin , Executive Director for the Foundation for New York’s Strongest , the official non-profit partner of the NYC Department of Sanitation . We speak with Julie today about her work leading NYC’s efforts to reduce waste and promote zero waste through the organization’s co-hosting of ReFashion Week , its promotion of sustainable brands and products, and its advancement of policies and practices that help us build a cleaner and gre...
Mar 12, 2020•43 min•Ep. 92
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Majorie Lau, a veteran beauty industry executive and co-founder of Marlo Hydroponic Skincare , the first skincare product to be grown hydroponically. Our conversation with Marjorie explores the ways in which Marlo Hydroponic Skincare offers a different choice for skincare that is rooted in and celebrates natural beauty, the message she hopes Marlo can convey to girls and women, and the importance of connecting consumer choice with sustainability. Dur...
Mar 05, 2020•32 min•Ep. 91
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Lynn Power, the CEO of Masami , a vegan, cruelty-free, and botanically hydrated hair products company. Prior to founding Masami, Lynn worked as an advertising executive and played a leading role in the launch of such brands as Clinique's Even Better and L'Oreal's Clinical. We speak with Lynn today about her experience as former CEO of J. Walter Thompson’s NY office in the wake of #metoo and the company’s own sexual discrimination law suit, the role o...
Feb 27, 2020•43 min•Ep. 90
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Erika Geraerts,a former executive at Frank Body who started her own brand, Fluff , two years ago. We speak with Erika today about her journey as a founder and beauty brand iconoclast, Fluff , an ethical beauty brand based in Melbourne, the state of the beauty industry, and the ways in which beauty, lifestyle, consumption intersect to shape women’s views of ourselves, our bodies, and impact our relationships. During our conversation, Erika and I refer...
Feb 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 89
In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on patriarchy and masculinity: Episode 84: Cleo Stiller on her book “Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today ,” Episode 85: Jonathan Custodio on gender, masculinity, and listening to the en(gender)ed podcast , Episode 86: Jess Hill on her book “See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Abuse” , and Episode 87: Edgar Villaneuva on Decolonizing Wealth . During our conversa...
Feb 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 88
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Edgar Villanueva , a globally-recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. Edgar currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Native Americans in Philanthropy and is a Board Member of the Andrus Family Fund , a national foundation that works to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth. We speak with Edgar today about his work and the ideas in his book , " Decolonizing Wealth ," which offers a vision of philanthropy and wealth creation and...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Jess Hill , an investigative journalist who has been researching and writing about domestic abuse since 2014. Jess was listed in Foreign Policy’s top 100 women to follow on Twitter and one of the 30 most influential people under 30 by Cosmopolitan magazine. We speak with Jess today about her book, “ See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Abuse ” and the issues it addresses with regard to how patriarchy constructs masculinity and its int...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 86
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Jonathan Custodio, a recent Lehman college graduate, a New Yorker, and a journalist focused on bringing awareness to community issues around racial and cultural identify and disenfranchisement. Jonathan joins us today to talk about the ways in which masculinity in culture and the media have shaped him--his ideas, his behaviors, and his relationships-- and how listening to the en(gender)ed podcast has informed his subsequent changes and thoughts about...
Jan 23, 2020•51 min•Ep. 85
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Cleo Stiller , an Emmy and Peabody Award-nominated reporter who talks about her new book, Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today . In our conversation, Cleo and I will examine the ways in which men are navigating issues of dating, parenting, friendships, and money, to name a few. She hopes this book will be the catalyst for ongoing dialogue amongst all genders about issues regarding boundaries, consent, an...
Jan 16, 2020•46 min•Ep. 84
Happy New Year and New Decade! In this en(gender)ed trailer, we speak about upcoming episodes and themes. Be sure to connect with us on social media so you won't miss any upcoming announcements for events, activities, or other news. If you're interested in volunteering as a social media moderator, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Until next time, stay safe and continue to speak truth to power! --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en...
Jan 09, 2020•3 min•Ep. 83
In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on culture and gender roles: Episode 78: Taté Walker on using storytelling and art to create social change around Indigenous rights , Episode 79: Bimla Vishwapremi, a feminist activist, on women’s rights in India , and Episode 81: #SurvivorStories Series with Aneri Shah–on gender roles and how her Indian-American identity impacted her #MeToo experience . During my conversation with Michael, Michael referred to Taté as "she" ...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 82
On this #SurvivorStories series episode, our guest is Aneri Shah, founder of the Matriarchy,an organization that envisions that all genders can come together to discuss gender-based violence, its causes and its impact, in order to effect positive policy change. Aneri speaks with us today about growing up first generation American, gender roles, and how her identity as an Indian-American informed how she and her family and community responded to her own #MeToo moment. During our conversation, Ane...
Dec 26, 2019•52 min•Ep. 81
On this episode, I wanted to share with you my participation in the upcoming Podcast Movement Evolutions Conference in February 2020 as a speaker. I will be presenting on the topic: " Art and Activism: The evolution of my podcast listener from passivity to engagement ." Please feel free to stop by and join the conversation on the expo stage. I've also shared some listener feedback in the episode on how the show has impacted them. Please help make this show sustainable by making a tax-deductible ...
Dec 19, 2019•4 min•Ep. 80
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Bimla Vishwapremi, a feminist activist in India fighting for Dalit and women’s rights around issues of ending violence, promoting education and investment in women’s businesses through microfinancing, and Dalit forest rights. We speak to Bimla today about her work in all of these areas and its intersection of class, caste, and gender. Our conversation will be conducted in English and Hindi with a translation by an Indian activist. During our conversa...
Dec 12, 2019•43 min•Ep. 79
On today’s episode, our guest is Taté Walker , a Lakota citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. They are a banner-waving Two Spirit feminist, Indigenous rights activist, and a published and award-winning storyteller for outlets like Everyday Feminism , Feminist Humanist Alliance , Native Peoples magazine, and Indian Country Today . Taté uses their 15 years of experience working for daily newspapers, social justice organizations, and tribal education systems to organize student...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 78
In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on feminist practices in business: Episodes 72 & 73: CV Harquail on her book “Feminism–A Key Idea for Business and Society, ” Episode 74: Vanessa Dawson of the Vinetta Project on investing in female tech founders , Episodes 75 & 76 : Susan Basterfield and Gina Stevens-Rembe on Enspiral and its feminist business ecosystem. Teri and Michael co-host the en(gender)ed reflections episodes which serve to help curate a seri...
Nov 28, 2019•40 min•Ep. 77
On today’s episode, our guests are Susan Basterfield and Gina Stevens-Rembe, collaborators in the Enspiral Network , a collective of social enterprises, ventures, and individuals working collaboratively across the world to support people who want to spend their lives changing the world. Enspiral builds collaborative tools and processes to facilitate the sharing of money through participatory budgets, the sharing of control through collaborative decision-making , and the sharing of information th...
Nov 21, 2019•43 min•Ep. 76
On today’s episode, our guests are Susan Basterfield and Gina Stevens-Rembe, collaborators in the Enspiral Network , a collective of social enterprises, ventures, and individuals working collaboratively across the world to support people who want to spend their lives changing the world. Enspiral builds collaborative tools and processes to facilitate the sharing of money through participatory budgets, the sharing of control through collaborative decision-making , and the sharing of information th...
Nov 14, 2019•43 min•Ep. 75
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Vanessa Dawson, CEO and Founder of the Vinetta Project , a global eco-system designed to help high-growth female founders secure the mentorship, funding and support they need to scale their business successfully. By offering access to resources, Vinetta is creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the advancement of women and other marginalized groups. Since 2013, Vinetta has facilitated the flow of more than $180 million in funding ...
Nov 07, 2019•48 min•Ep. 74
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is CV Harquail , a change agent, author, consultant and retired management professor who works at the intersection of organizational change, feminist praxis, leadership, and digital technology. We will be talking about her recent book, Feminism: A Key Idea for Business and Society --the first to combine feminism and business. We explore how the ideas in the book craft a vision of work where businesses are profitable, products and work are meaningful, fi...
Oct 31, 2019•51 min•Ep. 73
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is CV Harquail , a change agent, author, consultant and retired management professor who works at the intersection of organizational change, feminist praxis, leadership, and digital technology. We will be talking about her recent book, Feminism: A Key Idea for Business and Society --the first to combine feminism and business. We explore how the ideas in the book craft a vision of work where businesses are profitable, products and work are meaningful, fi...
Oct 24, 2019•49 min•Ep. 72
In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on the weaponization of motherhood - Episode 67: Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan on “You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise ,” Episode 68: Indra Lusero of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women on Reproductive Justice as a Human Right , Episode 69: #SurvivorStories Series with Jessica Ingels on courts giving custody to abusers , and Episode 70: Follow up to #SurvivorStories Series with Jessica In...
Oct 17, 2019•52 min•Ep. 71
On this episode of the en(gender)ed, I am responding to the flurry of attacks I received from publishing Jessica Ingels' #SurvivorStories series episode last week. For a the transcript to this episode, visit the website page here . --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium . Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 10, 2019•6 min•Ep. 70
On this episode of the en(gender)ed #SurvivorStories series, our guest is Jessica Ingels , a protective mother and domestic violence victim and survivor. In our conversation, Jessica describes the ways in which her abusive ex-husband has weaponized the courts against her to obtain custody of their daughter, despite her protective order against him and her status as an eligible Crime Victims Compensation Bureau victim. Jessica shares with us the ways in which the courts have viewed her protective...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 69
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Indra Lusero, a staff attorney at the National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) , a non-profit organization that combines pro-bono criminal defense and civil rights legal work, advocacy, and public education and organizing to ensure that no one is locked-up, shamed, or denied constitutional or human rights because they have the capacity for pregnancy, are pregnant, or because of any outcome of pregnancy, including abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guests are Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan , co-authors of the book, You’re Doing it Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise , which investigates the storied history of expertise around mothering in society and in the media. As an Associate Professor of Communications at UNC Charlotte, Maggie work explores how communication creates, resists and transforms knowledge about bodies. Bethany is an instructor in the Department of History and her research f...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 67
In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on the child sexual abuse - Episode 60: Gary Greenberg on the NYS “Child Victims Act”–activism and accountability in response to child sexual abuse , Episode 61: #SurvivorStories series with Kathy Picard, on her book, “Life with My Idiot Family: A True Story of Survival, Courage and Justice Over Childhood Sexual Abuse,” Episode 62: #SurvivorStories series with Hunter Maxwell on witnessing domestic violence and surviving chil...
Sep 12, 2019•50 min•Ep. 66
