Kinswomen

Ep 70: Why Diet Culture is White Supremacy with Jessica Wilson Apr 03, 2023

Jessica Wilson, dietician and author of "It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies" joins us to discuss food apartheid, how eating disorder frameworks fail BIPOC, why her version of vulnerability has nothing to do with Brene Brown's, and how white supremacy deeply impacts what we eat and how we see our bodies. If you eat food and have a body, this is a must-listen! Order Jessica's book here. Follow her on IG here. This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind, the "World's first productivity drink." Go to www.magicmind.co/kinswomen to get 56% off a subscription, or 20% off a single purchase with code KINSWOMEN20.

Ep 69: Setting Boundaries as a DEI Advocate with Marie Beecham Mar 10, 2023

Marie's made a name for herself as a DEI advocate and educator (@mariebeech), and in this episode she talks about setting boundaries on social media, and the pros and cons of creating social justice content for Instagram. Here's a link to her awesome podcast: The Changemaker Podcast This podcast episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Go to www.magicmind.co/kinswomen to get 56% off a subscription or 20% off a single purchase with code KINSWOMEN20.

Ep 68: Come Home Safe with Brian Buckmire Jan 24, 2023

Brian is an ABC News legal contributor and author of the forthcoming YA book Come Home Safe, a book that "explores the pain, the truths, and the hopes that come with growing up as a person of color in America, as well as why 'the talk' and discussions about social justice are so important in the community." Brian shares his journey and opens up about becoming a father, as well as how this book can help children come home safe. Pre-order his book here. If you liked this episode, please rate us 5 stars or leave a review!

Ep 67: Discovering Your Sexual Narrative with Devin Green Nov 25, 2022

Devin Green, APCC, is a sex therapist and former dominatrix. In this episode, we discuss sex work, shame, the dynamics of queer vs. straight sex, and how to define your own sexual narrative.

Ep 66: Teaching to Transform with Liz Kleinrock Oct 04, 2022

Liz is a transracially adopted, Korean-born, queer Jewish woman. Her TED Talk, "How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics" has been viewed millions of times. We chat with Liz about the journey since her TED Talk and how we can introduce hard conversations into the classroom, especially during a time when there is so much resistance and division.

Ep 65: Finding Meaning and Healing with Tiffany Yu Sep 06, 2022

Disability advocate Tiffany Yu shares her story of healing and finding meaning after the childhood accident that left her paralyzed, as well as important ways to be an ally to the disability community. Learn more about Tiffany at her site: https://www.tiffanyyu.com/

Ep 64: Crimes of Yesterday Jul 25, 2022

Hannah digests her trip to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, and feeling the very recent history of the Holocaust in her travels throughout Europe. Yseult shares about the intersection of her experience as a Black woman and Jewish woman. Join us for our new class, Improve Your Interracial Relationships. Sign up here for the early-bird discount.

Ep 63: Is Breast Best? Jul 07, 2022

Tanya Singleton joins us to discuss the work of bringing a human into the world, the propaganda of the mommy wars, how to support pregnant people and parents, formula versus breast feeding, and creating our own villages. To learn more and contact your congresspeople about maternal and child health, check out these resources: https://www.marchofdimes.org/ https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Reproductive-and-Sexual-Health

Ep 62: The Joy of Being Jewish Jun 21, 2022

Amy Albertson joins the Kinswomen to discuss being unapologetically Jewish, and her experience as a Chinese-American Jewish Israeli. We chat about the shapeshifting nature of antisemitism, and whether or not non-Jews should play Jewish characters in media. Get our new free class "Build an Inclusive Online Presence" here.

Ep 61: The Healing Power of the South with Jo-Ná Williams, Esq. Jun 07, 2022

The Kinswomen speak with lawyer and entrepreneur Jo-Ná Williams about the hug of New Orleans, the whiteness of the #girlboss and #marketingbro culture, and her own healing journey. To learn more about Jo-Ná's work: www.jo-na.com www.jawilliamslaw.com www.intheblackclass.com

Ep 60: Decolonizing Therapy with Marvin Toliver Apr 28, 2022

The Kinswomen bring on their first-ever kinsman as a guest, and he's a great one. Marvin Toliver is a social worker, changemaker, and co-founder of Melanated Social Work. We discuss why Black folks shouldn't pay for therapy, the impact of oppressive systems on both therapists and clients, and the dynamics of being a man on a female-run podcast -- plus so much more. Kinswomen is bringing back our community conversations! Register for free for our next one on Wed. May 18th, where we discuss the recent A&F Netflix documentary White Hot, and the 2000's-era racism we either ignored or were forced to put up with. Sign up here.

Ep 59: Sensuality for ourselves with Anjua Maximo Apr 15, 2022

Sensual movement and life coach Anjua Maximo shares how erotic dance helped heal her sister wound, what we'd tell our younger selves, and who has permission to express rage and when.

Ep 58: Do Your Part to Get Smart with Blair Imani Mar 31, 2022

The author, historian, and host of the super-popular "Smarter in Seconds" Instagram series on how identifiers oversimplify us, the pressure to produce content, and why "keep calm and carry on" is white supremacy.

Ep 57: You Belong, with Jana Degrott Mar 18, 2022

Jana is one of the youngest elected officials in Europe, having been in office since the age of 21. She's also the founder of We Belong, a platform for WOC that challenges stereotypes, as well as an Obama Foundation leader. Jana will inspire you -- so don't miss this episode!

Ep 56: Is productivity toxic? With disability advocate Imani Barbarin Mar 04, 2022

Imani Barbarin (Crutches_and_Spice on IG) stops by Kinswomen to discuss how the performance of productivity by able-bodied folks leads to more ableism, and discusses her work as a communications professional and disability advocate. Imani's IG Imani's Site

Ep 55: The Kinswomen respond to your questions Feb 15, 2022

Yseult and Hannah answer questions like "Can Yseult speak about race in America if she's not African American?" and "Is there space for white people in anti-racism, and should they profit from it?"

Ep 54: Pay it forward, pay it back Feb 01, 2022

The Kinswomen welcome Caroline Colesworthy from the Fund for Reparations Now to talk about what it means to be a reparationist.

Ep 53: Is it too late to say sorry? Jan 18, 2022

The Kinswomen are back and discussing public apologies, accountability (or the lack thereof), and what needs to happen when old, problematic tweets resurface.

Ep 52: What Happened To Us Nov 23, 2021

The Kinswomen check in on their relationship, and how it really felt to write a book together.

Ep 51: The Myth of Meritocracy Oct 14, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss why it's so hard for white women to come to terms with the realities of the pay gap, and how we can help close it. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Kinswomen listeners receive 10% off their first month with the link: https://betterhelp.com/kinswomen

Ep 50: Passport Privilege Sep 30, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss the issues behind white people sharing images of the Haitian migrants, and the hierarchy of different passports. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Kinswomen listeners receive 10% off their first month with the link: https://betterhelp.com/kinswomen

Ep. 49: Turikumwe ('We Are Together') Sep 03, 2021

Actress and poet Malaika Uwamahoro talks about how art and education intertwine and inspire change and growth.

Ep. 48: The Caucasity Aug 16, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss the controversy of a white-led Instagram account, formerly known as @soyouwanttotalkabout profiting off the work of Ijeoma Oluo and her similarly titled book, "So You Want to Talk About Race." They get personal about Hannah's whiteness assisting in their book deal, and the role of white allies in social justice and on social media. Our claimed Course for Anti-Racist Entrepreneurs begins September 8th! Click here for details: https://www.kinswomenpodcast.com/classes/p/the-course-for-anti-racist-entrepreneurs

Ep. 47: Wholeness, Wellness, and Activism Jul 28, 2021

The Kinswomen speak to Nicole Cardoza, founder and CEO of Reclamation Ventures, and the popular Anti-Racism Daily newsletter, about the wellness gap, abundance, and why she doesn't call herself an activist.

Ep. 46: The White Woman Double-Down Jul 15, 2021

Yseult and Hannah react to their first viral moment and what it's been like to navigate a truly exhausting comment section.

Ep. 45: Mediocrity, Nurtured by White Supremacy Jun 30, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss the mediocrity of making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Ep. 44: Costumes of Normalcy with Qian Julie Wang Jun 21, 2021

Qian Julie Wang, an author, speaker, and litigator, talks about her experience as an undocumented immigrant from China and how she found strength in sharing her story through writing. Her book "Beautiful Country" comes out in September, and has already been called "a new classic" by Publisher's Weekly.

Ep. 43: Unbothered with Sandy Pierre May 26, 2021

Sandy returns to the podcast to discuss what it's like to work on an all-Black team and brand for the first time, and why not all money is good money.

Ep. 42: The Inner Work Can't Be Done On Instagram May 07, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss why anti-racism work can't be reduced to digestible Instagram posts, and Hannah talks about overcoming her sense of urgency and discovering the problematic past of one of her favorite albums.

Ep. 41: The Reckoning Continues Apr 19, 2021

Yseult and Hannah react to the continuing stream of racist police violence in the news cycle.

Ep. 40: Is White Trauma a Thing? Mar 26, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss efforts to center white grievances in racial discourse in their latest episode.

Ep. 39: Royalty, Racism, and Social Media Mistakes Mar 15, 2021

Yseult and Hannah discuss the Meghan and Harry Oprah interview, as well as common mistakes allies make on social media. If you like this episode, subscribe to Kinswomen and leave a review! Sign up for our Course for Anti-Racist Entrepreneurs at https://www.kinswomenpodcast.com/classes/p/the-course-for-anti-racist-entrepreneurs

Ep. 38: "When The Music Is Strong, The Movement Is Strong" with Carlisa Johnson Mar 04, 2021

Yseult and Hannah sit down with journalist, digital organizer, and Director of the Atlanta Resistance Revival chorus Carlisa Johnson to discuss the power of music in protest.

Ep. 37: "This is America" Jan 18, 2021

Yseult and Hannah reflect on the Capitol riots and set their intentions for 2021. Join the Kinswomen for their Course for Anti-Racist Entrepreneurs, starting 1/25, linked below: https://www.kinswomenpodcast.com/classes/p/the-course-for-anti-racist-entrepreneurs

Ep. 36: High Vibrations with Eunice Kim Dec 30, 2020

The Kinswomen talk with HiVi founder Eunice Kim about her journey from being an assimilating, first-generation South Korean to the founder of a California cannabis collective aimed at creating equity in the Green Rush.

Ep. 35: The Fox and the Wolf with Rochelle Ritchie Dec 15, 2020

Rochelle Ritchie talks about her career as a political analyst and journalist, why she prefers going on Fox News, and how white liberals have taken over the BLM movement.

Ep. 34: Segregated Sisterhood Nov 24, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk about why sororities are so segregated, Hannah's experience in one, and the conversations that need to be had about white Greek life. Referenced Article: University of Alabama Sorority Felt Blacks Were 'Bad for Our Status' https://jezebel.com/university-of-alabama-sorority-felt-blacks-were-bad-for-1617545094

Ep. 33: The 55% Nov 17, 2020

On the eve of learning the final results of the election, Hannah and Yseult talk about the unsurprising but disappointing support for Trump from white women, the unfair responsibility of women of color to be the country's moral compass, and the road ahead.

Ep. 32: Abortion Myth-busting with Dr. Meera Shah Nov 03, 2020

Dr. Shah sits with the Kinswomen to discuss her new book "You're the Only One I've Told - The Stories Behind Abortion." She offers real talk about reproductive rights (that may seem radical, even to liberal women) and shares how Jainism influences her work.

Ep. 31: Living Boldly with Arianna Davis Oct 21, 2020

Arianna joins the Kinswomen to talk about her identity as a biracial Black and Latina women, her career trajectory from Gayle King's assistant to the director of OprahMag.com, and her inspiring new book: What Would Frida Do? A Guide To Living Boldly.

Ep. 30: A Girl Like Her, with Peppermint Oct 06, 2020

Actress, activist, and star of RuPaul's Drag Race Peppermint joins the Kinswomen to talk about her life as a Black trans woman, transphobia in the drag community, and her new album, "A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers."

Ep. 29: A Reclamation Story, with Audrey Bansil Sep 23, 2020

Corporate VP and new mom Audrey chats with the Kinswomen about her immigrant story, the pressure of whiteness, the colonization of the Philippines, and reclaiming her Filipino identity.

Ep. 28: Black is Queen Aug 27, 2020

Yseult and Hannah question the white team behind the new live-action Mulan film, and discuss Beyonce's "Black is King" film and its criticism.

Ep. 27: A Call to Cosmo // Race and Reality TV with Hannah Berner Aug 20, 2020

Hannah implores her former employer, Cosmo, to do better, and then she and Yseult are joined by Hannah Berner from Bravo's Summer House to talk about race in the world of reality TV.

Ep. 26: The New Blackface Aug 12, 2020

Hannah and Yseult discuss the proliferation of digital blackface online, and its offline consequences.

Action Item! Read "We Need to Talk About Digital Blackface in Reaction GIFs" by Lauren Michele Jackson https://www.teenvogue.com/story/digital-blackface-reaction-gifs

Ep. 25: The Color of Patriotism with Danielle Summerhill Engle Aug 04, 2020

Hannah and Yseult welcome Hannah's sister-in-law and Army veteran Danielle to discuss her life as a Black woman in the military and church. They talk about the importance of people accepting, rather than repressing, anger about racial injustice.

Ep. 24: Be Like Becky with Becky Reiser Jul 28, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk with Haddon Township Equity Initiative co-founder Becky Reiser about the concrete actions she and her group of allies have started to fight racism in their community. She describes the racially fraught history of her new hometown and efforts to keep the momentum up in the surging Black Lives Matter movement.

Ep: 23 We're Not in This Together (Yet) Jul 16, 2020

Yseult & Hannah dive into #FreeBritney, the myth of black-on-black crime, and how white people don't experience the burden of representing their race all the time.

Ep. 22: Let Us Breathe with Emerald Garner Jul 02, 2020

Yseult and Hannah speak with civil rights leader Emerald Garner, daughter of Eric Garner. Emerald is the leading voice in the fight for justice for her father and has vowed to never stop fighting laws and policies that allow police to get away with murder. She describes being "bullied into activism," the new wave of interest in BLM, and how she manages to balance it all.

Ep. 21: Juneteenth is the New July 4th Jun 24, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk about the history of Juneteenth, modern slavery, and why white people are living in their own version of the Truman Show.

Ep. 20: Not Just Nollywood - African Film in the Spotlight with Freda Frimpong Jun 19, 2020

Yseult & Hannah talk about what's going on at the Wing, and welcome guest Freda Frimpong, founder of KUUMBA Media, a streaming platform that showcases the breadth of African cinema.

Ep. 19: "We've Been Waiting for This Moment to Arise" with Bridgid Coulter Jun 12, 2020

Bridgid Coulter, founder of Blackbird House, a WOC-centered co-working collective talks to Yseult & Hannah about her multicultural, multitalented life and career, and the heavy and hopeful moment we're living in.

Ep. 18: Cleanse the White Lens! Jun 07, 2020

Yseult and Hannah discuss how essential it is to remove whiteness as the default perspective, and they react to the groundswell of new energy around racial justice.

Ep. 17: "Lowkey, Highkey Deep" with Rae Sanni May 27, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk to stand-up comedian and writer Rae Sanni about cancel culture and using comedy to cope.

(TW: sexual assault)

Ep. 16: Bold New Paradigms with Jodie Patterson May 18, 2020

Yseult and Hannah chat with author, LGBTQ+ activist, and mother of 5 Jodie Patterson, about her life and memoir, The Bold World, and her family's journey with their transgender son, Penelope.

Ep. 15: High on Lies - The Dark History of Cannabis Criminalization with Natalie Papillion May 13, 2020

Yseult and Hannah have a blunt talk with Natalie Papillion, Founder of the Equity Organization, about weed's racialized past and the new green rush.

Ep. 14: ‘Mixed’ Tape - Multicultural Expression in the Music Industry with Uèle Lamore May 07, 2020

Yseult & Hannah talk with Parisian musician, conductor, and producer Uèle Lamore about her artistic inspirations and navigating a professional landscape with few women of color like herself. We preview her upcoming single “Tracks.”

Ep. 13: Coronavirus & Color with Dr. Claudia Navarrete Apr 29, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk to Dr. Claudia Navarrete about the coronavirus outbreak’s disparate impact on patients and practitioners of color.

Ep. 12: Imitation isn't Flattery: 'Blackfishing' & Beauty Appropriation Apr 14, 2020

Yseult & Hannah talk about the difference between appreciation versus appropriation when it comes to beauty.

Ep. 11: "Wealth & Hellness" with Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, Founder of Naaya Wellness Mar 18, 2020

Yseult & Hannah welcome Sinikiwe for a conversation on the accessibility and dynamics of the wellness industry for BIPOC. ***Listeners can support an individual for Naaya Yoga Teacher Training. Naaya’s 200-hour YTT has been created specifically for people identifying as BIPOC. We are acutely familiar with what it means to simply exist in our bodies in this society. Our training looks at yoga through a lens of social justice, decolonization, and equity. By contributing to the scholarship fund, you will be enabling a BIPOC individual to get their certificate: https://www.paypal.me/naayawellness

Ep. 10: The Complexities of Being Latinx with Ismelka Gomez Mar 08, 2020

Ismelka and the Kinswomen talk about the nuances of being a Latinx immigrant in the US.

Ep. 9: The Kinswomen Take Your Questions Feb 27, 2020

Yseult & Hannah answer questions from the community ranging from interracial relationship critique to how to talk to racist family members.

Ep. 8: Let's Get Real about MLK, Jr. Jan 26, 2020

Yseult and Hannah talk about the watered down story of Martin Luther King, Jr. taught in schools and online. They also preview the first ever Kinswomen community dialogue Tuesday, January 27 at the Wing DUMBO from 6:30-8:30pm.

Ep. 7: The Problem with Plantation Weddings Jan 18, 2020

"It's as if you're dancing on tombs." Kinswomen hosts Hannah & Yseult talk about the disturbing trend of plantation weddings. Hannah shares her own personal story of her first time on a plantation.

Ep. 6: Expanding Inclusion with Geneva Peschka Dec 23, 2019

Documentary filmmaker Geneva Peschka talks to Yseult and Hannah about her latest work. They discuss the broadening perspective she hopes to bring to the world of film and the ongoing dialogue around diversity.

Ep. 5: Haiti, Queen & Slim with Sandy Pierre Dec 09, 2019

Sandy Pierre, founder of Hearst Black Culture, talks with Yseult and Hannah about starting the first black affinity group at her century-old company as well as growing up away from and going back to Haiti.

Ep. 4: Workplace Diversity with Kellie Wagner Nov 19, 2019

Yseult and Hannah sit down with Collective founder & CEO Kellie Wagner to talk about the intersection of biases that hinder job applicants of color and how to combat them.

Ep. 3: “Tri-dentity” with Noorulain Khawaja Oct 16, 2019

Yseult and Hannah are joined by Pakistani-American-Kenyan journalist Noorulain Khawaja for a discussion on tri-identity, interracial relationships, and shifting cultural understanding.

Ep. 2: Racial Awareness & Allyship Oct 16, 2019

Hannah and Yseult share their first memories of race, the myth of colorblindness, and what it means to be an ally.

Ep. 1: Welcome to Kinswomen Oct 16, 2019

Kinswomen hosts Yseult and Hannah discuss their experiences of race and privilege.

The Kinswomen Podcast Oct 13, 2019

The Kinswomen aim to build more trust and bridge the gaps between women of color and white women through difficult, uncomfortable, but cathartic conversations. Named Best Podcasts of 2020 by Elle, Cosmo, and Marie Claire. Hosted by Yseult Mukantabana and Hannah Summerhill.

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