Juweria Dahir is a city planner who has lived in cities in different parts of the world before becoming the External Affairs Manager in the Mayor’s Office of Citizen Services in Buffalo, NY.
Camila Paez is a radio host for Poder Latino 97.1 FM in Rochester, NY although she currently lives in Bogotá, Colombia. Camila is a champion for the Latin community and loves to discuss the different facets of womanhood.
Lindsey Zajac is a principal for leadership and organizational development firm Ahern, Murphy, & Associates. Lindsey discusses how “leadership is a verb” and the challenges of balancing motherhood and a career.
Beth Slazek, manager of education and events for the Creative Education Foundation, joins Womankind this episode for a discussion of the benefits of creative living and to share her “because of that” story.
This episode was recorded from a physical therapy table set up in the middle of host Kelsey’s apartment. Guest Francie Marzec, owner of The Real You Physical Therapy, joins Womankind to discuss bodies, how we ignore them, how we can fix them, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Jeena Bloom is an LA-based comic, podcaster, and writer. In Womankind’s first episode of 2020, Jeena provides a valuable perspective and discusses what it has been like for her in these fields as a transgender woman.
Womankind’s last episode of 2019 features Rachael Morlock, a free-lance writer in Buffalo, NY. This rich episode discusses the importance of narrative choices in women’s stories, contains spoilers for Little Women and Jane Eyre , and takes a deep dive into Rachael’s experiences as a single woman in her thirties.
Womankind is back from a fall hiatus with guest Kym Ventola of Nine Retreat. Kym was craving deep connections with other women, and, from this need, Nine Retreat was born. Learn more about this amazing immersive experience for women and Kym’s journey through motherhood in this episode.
Karyn Reece is a psychic medium and has been on nationally syndicated TV shows in addition to hosting her own local TV show: The Karyn Reece Show. She considers herself to be a “mindful medium” and is concerned with overall wellness for women.
Shawna Stanley is a birth photographer who is diligently working to make The Vanguard House, a co-working space for women, a reality in the Buffalo area.
Although Womankind is an international podcast, this episode is a love letter to Buffalo, NY! Jessie Fisher, executive director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, is here to discuss preserving historic buildings, the importance of walk-able neighborhoods, and how preservation can help save our planet.
In this episode, Chelsea VonChaz, founder and “She-EO” of Happy Period, discusses menstrual equity and the ways her organization is working to ensure that all women have access to menstrual products.
This special episode of Womankind was recorded at a live event called Sip, Shop, Support at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery in Buffalo, NY. Host Kelsey Novits moderates a panel discussion with Elisabeth Marino of Sales Dynamo Consulting, Jackie McGriff of Jackie Photography, and Lindsey Zajac of Ahern, Murphy, and Associates.
Donna Sager Cowan is a children’s author who has set out to empower young people to think for themselves, gain independence, and face their fears. Her book, With the Courage of a Mouse , explores these themes. Donna also gives advice for how to face fear of abandonment and go from “fear to fierce”.
Jessie Stegner identifies herself as a comedy writer. She is currently working in television, but has extensive experience in improv and stand-up. We discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of being a woman in these fields.
Upon giving birth to her first child, Chris Belin found herself crippled by postpartum depression and going back to her 9-5 was out of the question. Since then, Chris has built a career as a network marketer that meets her needs and allows her to have the life she wants—and she shares her journey here!
This episode is a celebration of friendships between women! This episode digs deep into host Kelsey’s friend group, a group of friends who met through their experiences with cancer, and a discussion of female/male friendship.
Eunha So started playing piano at six years old. Now, she is a jazz pianist who has spent time in both Denver and New York. In this episode, she discusses her experiences as a woman in the jazz music scene.
Alex, Lauren, and Megan are the founders of a business called The Armourie. The Armourie specializes in helping women celebrate each other in empowering ways through breaking down stereotypes and redefining what a traditional bachelorette party theme looks like.
The last thing that Amy Lipman expected to hear at age 29 was a blood cancer diagnosis. Years later, Amy is in remission (yay!) and is on Womankind sharing her wisdom. We discuss the life-changing aspects of illness at a young age along with many universal lessons.
Among many other things, Jackie McGriff is a Rochester, NY-based photographer who specializes in helping women combat negative self-talk. In this episode, Jackie shares her personal struggles and provides some concrete suggestions for people to practice self-love.
What happens when you put an evangelical minister and a lesbian comedian in a van? Get the answer to this question and more from comic Kristen Becker, the founder of the Dykes of Hazard and Loosen the Bible Belt.
Aaron Palmer is a newly minted, Chicago-based attorney by day and a talented gamer, cosplayer, and tabletop player in her free time. Aaron also tells a Story of Subversion about a 17th century French bisexual dueling opera singer named Julie d’Aubigny.
Womankind’s first episode of 2019 features Jazmine Frazier, Buffalo-based rap/hip hop artist Hop Hop. Jaz describes Hop Hop as her “id” and brings her bold, quirky, and transparent style to her music and performances.
Suniti Thapa follows her passion wherever it leads her. She left her job in banking to pursue her dreams of creating a non-profit to help guard children from sexual abuse in her home country of Nepal, creating a company to showcase Himalayan tea, and learning about design.
Journey Gunderson is the Executive Director of The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. Journey shares her experiences interacting with comics and her personal experiences in getting the center up and running. We also discuss the controversial phrase “female comic”.
Solange Castro is an LA-based comic with a very unique background, traveling from Berkley to New Haven to attend Yale. She has been in the comedy world for many years and has seen the ebb and flow of how women have been treated in the industry.
Diana Matthews is drawn to other women who are “dedicated to setting the world on fire”. A few years ago, Diana moved to NYC to work in post-production on the film Dream, Girl and now is a co-host of the podcast BeaverTalk. This episode includes some celebrity dishing and some recommendations for what to watch.
Shannon Bryant, founder of Stay Awhile, calls herself a “heart counselor”. Through her de-cluttering business, she helps people heal both their internal and external environments.
Womankind’s guest this episode is Christina Shaw, photographer and creative coach. Along with her husband Brian, Christina is one-half of the photography duo Shaw Photography Co. and now has a solo business venture called Aligned and Kind.
