A hard look into the origins of, history of, and excessive current examples of voter suppression in this county. You are guaranteed to learn something new and come away armed with plenty of hard facts for the next time someone in your life tries to act as though voter suppression isn’t a thing or doesn’t still exist. If anything, this reminds us all that the fight is far from over and there is always something to get involved in when it comes to furthering the equity and humanitarian issues in t...
May 24, 2021•26 min•Ep. 72
M&A get deep with psychotherapist Brianna Rosado as they examine the toxicity and alarming blurring of ethical lines when it comes to the education system set up for those studying acting. Ranging from high school theater, to university courses, to acting classes in Los Angeles, and beyond. The amount of emotional abuse and trauma that is thinly veiled as “working on one’s craft” is incredible. Brianna shares her journey from studying acting, to switching to psychotherapy. Charity/Non-Profit...
May 17, 2021•45 min•Ep. 71
Ever had a brief, fleeting moment with someone that made a deep impact on you and then you just...never saw them again? These moments are happening all over the world every day. What is it that makes our souls connect to a perfect stranger? M&A read some funny, some deeply heartfelt, incredible stories of missed connections and even share a few of their own. This is the universal human experience examined. Charity/Non-Profit National Lawyers Guild Minnesota - nlgmn.org The Minnesota chapter ...
May 10, 2021•38 min•Ep. 70
Oscar nominated producer Luis Augusto Figueroa joins the pod this week to talk about his film Feeling Through, which made huge waves in the industry, and features the very first deafblind actor. This whole interview is an extremely inspiring story, from Luis’ SOS moment to the story of the film itself. If you have 18 minutes to yourself today, we HIGHLY recommend watching the film (stream on YouTube!), before or after listening to this interview! Charity/Nonprofit Helen Keller National Center fo...
May 03, 2021•56 min•Ep. 69
Our resident astrologer Jordan Shomer returns! This time with a breakdown of summer 2021, and the rest of this year. As we are collectively feeling the veil of 2020 slowly lift, and we begin to see some light, she warns of the potential for premature celebration and highlights the importance of moving through the planetary influences of the summer and fall in order to reach the levity that 2022 promises. Charity/Non-profit: National Lawyers Guild Minnesota - nlgmn.org The Minnesota chapter of th...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 68
Anxiety and mental health advocate, Olivia Miller, joins us to discuss her journey growing up in a small town in Canada, struggling with mental health, and realizing there were little to no local resources to help her and many others in her community struggling with the same issues. She has started, and been involved in, countless activism programs and campaigns and, at just 19, is making a massive impact on her community’s wellbeing. Charity/Nonprofit - Canadian Mental Health Association: The C...
Apr 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 67
Molly shares the news about her new music that was just released, and it sparks a deep discussion about the role of artists, the creative process, the social responsibility artistry entails or doesn’t entail, and how to best navigate other people’s perceptions of you based on your art. It’s a reminder to us all that no artist or person is one dimensional, and to be patient with your own process of evolving and expressing. Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always wi...
Apr 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 66
We speak with Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari, the hosts of one of the top wellness podcasts, That’s So Retrograde (28k IG followers)! They have been featured on USA Today, BuzzFeed, The Zoe Report, and countless more! They’ve been growing their community and taking listeners on their health and spiritual awareness journeys since 2015 - before everyone and their mom had a podcast, and definitely before “wellness” was even a legitimized & mainstream genre. We dive right in to find out ...
Apr 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 65
M & A select their “best of” and “worst of” for a wide variety of topics...from rap lyricists and 90’s songs to reality TV and horror films, plus more! It even gets a little heated when a disagreement strikes! 😬💁🏻♀️💁🏻♀️ Tune in and DM us with your opinions on our selections! Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Sp...
Mar 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 64
This week we get deep as we address the issues/questions that you all submitted to us. Ranging from handling relationships with family members whose political views aren’t aligned with yours, to navigating a friendship with someone who is in a toxic relationship that you don’t support, to nurturing your creativity in today’s rapidly changing world...we get into it ALL! Charity/Nonprofit Stop AAPI Hate In response to the alarming escalation in xenophobia and bigotry resulting from the COVID-19 pa...
Mar 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 63
Grab a glass of wine or tea and settle in for an episode with M & A! We share some very exciting news for the pod, analyze internet troll behavior, insert our two cents on the royal family drama, share personal updates and more! Thank you for being part of our SOS family! Charity/Nonprofit - BLACK LIVES MATTER Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iTun...
Mar 15, 2021•50 min•Ep. 62
We talk with activist, lobbyist, and policy consultant, Bailey Boyd about her heartbreaking SOS moment and what led her to policy work. Her fierce passion for her work is deeply inspiring, and she describes what keeps her fighting for a better world despite the brutal nature of her job. Tune in for laughs, maybe a cry, and tons of inspiration! Charity/Non-Profit: Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood delivers vital, affordable, high-quality reproductive health care, sex education, safe, legal ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 61
It’s all things mental health with therapist and social worker Marcie, who provides us with tangible tools and practices to stay checked in and grounded. What is one to do when you wake up first thing in the morning drowning in anxiety for no apparent reason? How about when you find yourself snapping at your loved ones out of nowhere? She helps us navigate the unstable emotional terrain of the 2020 hangover that we are all processing. Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still ...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 60
A current events ep where we discuss everything from the situation in Texas, to the Britney Spears doc and the role of media & celebrity worship, to Gorilla Glue girl and how the unrealistic demands of society have created these toxic and damaging situations. Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more...
Feb 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 59
We dive DEEP into Black History. The kind of dive that the history books won’t do, and the kind of deep that the “palatable” white version of Black History Month doesn’t penetrate. If you want to learn, evolve, and grow, you must have the strength and intention to stare truth directly in the eyes and face it. We can all start here. Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesos...
Feb 15, 2021•49 min•Ep. 58
We’ve all indulged in escapism at some point...possibly all of 2020... This week, M & A go into their favorite coping mechanisms/escapism tools, from tv shows, albums, hobbies, workouts, and more. Plenty of recommendations to go around so tune in! Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s ...
Feb 08, 2021•38 min•Ep. 57
Our resident astrologer returns in all her beautiful glory to break down the astrology of 2021, and what it means for us as a collective to shift into an age of Aquarius! Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
Recorded on Inauguration Day, AND the 1-year anniversary of the SOS launch party, M & A discuss everything from the new administration, hopes and fears, to the fashion statements and participants of the inauguration celebration itself. Plus a tiny but of reminiscing over our launch party one year ago! Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on...
Jan 25, 2021•41 min•Ep. 55
Anyone tired of living through major historical moments yet? We break down the latest one - the January 6th Capitol riots and the ever-living white supremacy that made the takeover possible...and unfortunately predictable. Sounds about white! Charity/Nonprofit - Black Lives Matter Because this is still and always will be relevant...please donate at blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s to turnin...
Jan 18, 2021•39 min•Ep. 54
Today's episode is a special one as A talks to her parents who have been married for 42+ years and asks just how the hell they pull it off.
Jan 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 53
Remember when you were little and you had to come up with a presentation to prove to your parents that you should get a family dog and that you could take care of it? Well M&A have each put together mini-presentations on some random, yet arguably urgent topics that you aren’t gonna want to miss for this month’s Going Rogue episode! Charity/Nonprofit - Act Blue Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff can make history in their runoff elections on January 5, 2021, by FINALLY flipping Georgia blue! ...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 52
SoundsLikeNYC's David Lozada & Daniel Reid join us this week to discuss how they started their podcast as a way to spotlight the unique lives of artists thriving/surviving in New York City and how the pandemic (and election) has changed their way of life. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT Write of Your L!fe™ Write of Your L!fe™ is a 12-week program with a mission to break the cycle of victimization and abuse for students faced with adversity through cultural arts and restorative justice mentoring programs...
Dec 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 51
Against ALL odds, M&A has made it to their 50th episode and talk hopes, dreams, about starting something new during a pandemic, and a little SOS lore including where their name came from and how they kicked each other's asses to start it all. ;) Charity/Nonprofit - Act Blue Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff can make history in their runoff elections on January 5, 2021 by FINALLY flipping Georgia blue! Mitch McConnell and the GOP are going to pour millions into Georgia to attack them though...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 50
'Tis the season to stick it to Jeff Bezos and start shopping small business. Come on over and check out our holiday gift guide as we promote amazing BIPOC-owned businesses to show some love -which ultimately is the gift that keeps on giving. Stores - IndulgenceSpa etsy.com/shop/IndulgenceSpa Jungalow jungalow.com Our Place fromourplace.com Mess In A Bottle messinabottle.com Golde golde.co Post 21 post21shop.com Kingsley Leather https://www.etsy.com/shop/KingsleyLeather Logan's Gardens https://ww...
Dec 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 49
WE DID IT, JOE. WE DID IT. YOU'RE GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Today, we talk all things election, Georgia's run-offs, Kamala's monumental success, and how it affects us all. Nonprofit - Fair Fight Voter suppression of voters of color and young voters is a scourge our country faces in states across the nation. Georgia’s 2018 elections shone a bright light on the issue with elections that were rife with mismanagement, irregularities, unbelievably long lines, and more, expo...
Nov 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 48
Today, A interviews M in an in-depth conversation about the woes and traps a musician can fall into when leaving it all behind, moving to the big city, and starting your career. Molly shares her experiences with a manager that seemed to have opened all the doors and then inexplicably close them all in a snap. How would you bounce back? CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT Playing For Change Foundation PFCF was established to create positive change through music and arts education. Their work engages marginalized...
Nov 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 47
Nutritionist, coach, and climate & social justice advocate, Ayten Salahi, joins us this week to teach us a thing or two about intersectional eating and how to focus more on finding the right plant-based foods that help us do our part in saving our environment. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT Project Drawdown Founded in 2014, Project Drawdown® is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world reach “Drawdown”— the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing...
Nov 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 46
We dive into the inner workings of Alissa’s mind...and society’s belief that aging, especially as a woman, is scary, shameful, and undesirable. CHARITY/NON-PROFIT Girl Up There is no country in the world where women are equal. Girls have a tremendous, often untapped power to change the world. Girl Up’s leadership development programs have impacted 75,000 girls through 4,000 Clubs in nearly 125 countries and all 50 U.S. states. They’re inspiring a generation of girls to be a force for gender equa...
Nov 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 45
It's the day before the election and we have the fantastic hosts of "The Muck Podcast", Tina Jaramillo & Hillary Dougherty, to talk about juicy true crime in American political history and what's at stake if we don't get out, vote, and save our democracy. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT American Civil Liberties Union For more than one hundred years, ACLU lawyers have been at the center of one history-making court case after another, participating in more Supreme Court cases than any other private organi...
Nov 02, 2020•39 min•Ep. 44
In our third installment talking all things dating, sex, and online messiness, we talk to actor, writer, and producer, Jacob Seidman. We get a gay man’s perspective on all those burning questions like ideal first date behavior, how the pandemic has slowed down sex lives, and if (and how) we’ve ever catfished... CHARITY/NON-PROFIT Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood delivers vital, affordable, high-quality reproductive health care, sex education, safe, legal abortions, and information to millio...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 43
