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Ali McGregor: Healing Your Relationship With Food Apr 22, 2021

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Ali McGregor joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Like many of us, Ali grew up with body image issues that developed into disordered eating. When extreme fad diets led to unhealthy results, Ali made the incredible decision to seek support through a therapist and health coach to heal her relationship with food. Today, Ali is a health coach, the Founder and CEO of Life Simplified, the host of Master It podcast, and she's currently training for a triathlon!

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In this episode, we talk about:

What is an expander?
Body image issues during childhood
Wilding out at the cafeteria in college
Fad diets: Keto, Paleo, Juice Cleanse, Raw Food, etc.
The importance of asking for help
Using food as a form of meditation or distraction
The toxicity of extremes: over-eating and over-exercising
Building awareness around what you're eating and recognizing certain habits
Non-scale victories
Intuitive eating & re-learning the body's natural hunger cues
The diet industry and diet culture
Life Simplified wellness brand & yoga mats
The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

Follow Ali McG on Instagram: @alimcg_and @_lifesimplified
Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats: Shop
Use code: PODCAST for 15% off a yoga mat
Subscribe to Ali's podcast: Master It Podcast
Get Ali's Weekend Meal Prep Guide: HERE
Book a Freedom Food clarity call with Ali McG: HERE
Find a therapists that specializes in disordered eating: Psychology Today and Better Help
Intuitive Eating Workbook: Amazon

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: First Lady in the Place with Style and Grace Apr 16, 2021

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Ali Jannace, Melissa's sister from another mister, joins her on the mic to discuss the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie was a socialite, writer, and First Lady to President John F. Kennedy who was brutally assassinated in 1963. Jackie experienced more trauma than a person should have to go through in a single lifetime and yet she managed to keep her head high and her eye on the prize in the darkest of times.

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In this episode, we talk about:

Ali's Mimosa Sisterhood business cards with 15 executive titles
Ali and Melissa getting their forehead buns banned from the workplace
Ali's one year pandemic experience full of booze, shadow work, ukulele lessons, backyard baseball, and quarantine boyfriend
Mezcal, mini Modelitos, and McBride Sister's She Can Sauvignon Blanc wine
Jackie Kennedy's childhood and her chaotic family dynamic
The life of a socialite + being groomed to marry rich
Jackie's serial cheating husband, John F. Kennedy
The dark side of pregnancy and motherhood (trigger warning)
Becoming a First Lady and revamping the White House
Marilyn Monroe and her mysterious death
The morbid assassinations of JFK & Bobby Kennedy
Jackie's messed up relationship with her sister + the scandal around Jackie's second husband, Aristotle Onassis
Kickstarting a second-wave career in her 40s
Jackie's poor health and tragic death at a young age

RESOURCES:

McBride Sister's SHE CAN Sauvignon Blanc: SHE CAN
Ali's favorite mini Modelos: Mini Modelito
Follow Ali on Instagram: Instagram
Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: Instagram
Watch Amazon Prime's: Jaqueline Kennedy - In Her Own Words
Watch Netflix's: Jackie - A Tale of Two Sisters

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Lurie Kimmerle: Seeing God in the Divine Feminine Apr 08, 2021

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Lurie Kimmerle joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Over 7 years ago, Lurie walked away from her fundamentalist evangelical life and went on a mission to rebuild her spirituality outside of the patriarchal religion. Today, Lurie is a Feminist Coach that helps women reclaim their understanding of God through concepts rooted in feminist theology and erotic spirituality. Lurie is bringing forward the voices of the divine feminine through her community of Spiritually Wild Women, The Erotic Convent.

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In this episode, we talk about:

Living the nomad life
Growing up in a fundamentalist evangelical home
Feeling called to the divine feminine at a young age
Understanding that God is love
The book of Song of Songs aka a steamy romance novel in the Bible
How/when religion became heavily patriarchal
Creating new paradigms that are liberating, not oppressive
The Erotic Convent
Sacred Mother's Pilgrimage to Italy
The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

Follow Lurie Kimmerle on Instagram: Instagram
Check out Lurie Kimmerle's Website: Website
Learn more about the Erotic Convent: Spiritually Wild Women
Read the sexy biblical scripture: Song of Songs
Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: Instagram
Sign up for Mimosa Sisterhood's monthly newsletter: Subscribe

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The Salem Witch Trials: Those Frickin' Puritans Apr 01, 2021

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Rachel and Leah, co-hosts of Hashtag History podcast, join me on the mic to spit some major knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft following a mass hysteria in Salem Village, MA. The witch hunt started with women but eventually spread among every demographic within the Puritan community, including children. There are many theories and assumptions as to what sparked this mass hysteria of demonic possession, but one things for sure, Massachusetts is still PISSED AF about it.

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SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

Hashtag History, a podcast that explores History's greatest stories of controversy, conspiracy, and corruption.
Leah's Witch Bitch cocktail! Tune in for the recipe.
Witch Tok on TikTok
Salem Village vs. Salem Town during the 1600s
Puritan beliefs about women being vehicles of the devil
How gender, race, and socioeconomic status correlated to those being accused of witchcraft.
Using "witch cakes" and dogs to determine who was a witch
The multiple theories - food poisoning, bored children, money and power
Salem, MA in 2021
Woman of the week

RESOURCES

Hashtag History's website: Website
Hashtag History's Instagram: Instagram
Hashtag History's Salem Witch Trials Episode: Part 1
Hashtag History's Salem Witch Trials Episode: Part 2
Unobscured, Season 1: Salem Witch Trials: Listen Here
Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: Instagram

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Ann Shen: Bad Girls Throughout History Mar 25, 2021

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YUP, you read that right. Melissa achieved her number one dream of having Ann Shen as a guest on the podcast! What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than featuring the author and illustrator of Bad Girls Throughout History, Legendary Ladies, and Nevertheless, She Wore It. Ann's first book, Bad Girls Throughout History, is what inspired Melissa to create the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast.

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In this episode, we talk about:

Ann's passion for feminism
Leaving her admin job, pulling out a massive loan, and going back to school to pursue an art degree later in life
Her experience of not fitting in at art school
The beginning stages of Bad Girls Throughout History which started off as a Zine
Teaching classes through Skillshare to make art more accessible to society
Her number one inspiration to pursue art - her husband!
Ada Lovelace and Harriet Tubman
Creating time and space for daily projects to help elevate you to the next level
Manifesting your dreams and aspirations through journaling
Ann's quarantine chickens and her mini LA farm
The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

Ann Shen's website: Website
Shop Ann's books and products: Shop
Follow Ann on Instagram: Instagram
Take art classes with Ann on Skill Share: Art Classes
Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on social: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok

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Yayoi Kusama & Whitney Wolfe Herd: Swipe Right on Female Artists Mar 18, 2021

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Tori Ganahl, co-founder of SheFactor and host of The SheFactor podcast, joins me on the mic to tell a story about a history-making woman she admires. Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Yayoi Kusama, an influential Japanese artist who's psychedelic style captures her real-life hallucinations. Tori tells the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of the popular dating app Bumble who just became the world's youngest female self-made billionaire.

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:

Tori and Melissa meeting during the Almost 30 podcast accelerator program
Tori's struggle navigating life after college
Founding The SheFactor with her mom, becoming an entrepreneur, and hosting The SheFactor podcast
Growing up with MySpace as our main digital platform + the ridiculous songs we had on our profile page
Using social media to connect with inspirational people
Bev canned wine and Rabbel Rose
Life for Yayoi Kusama living with mental health issues and hallucinations
The male-dominated New York art scene during the 60's
Andy Warhol's potential plagiarism + profiting off Yayoi's vision and style
Life for Whitney Wolfe Herd growing up with a natural talent for entrepreneurship
Co-founding Tinder but not receiving the credit for it
Sexual and verbal harassment in the workplace + media harassment for speaking up
Founding Bumble and creating a new dynamic where women can make the first move

RESOURCES:

Follow Tori Ganahl: Instagram
Follow The SheFactor: Instagram
Subscribe to The SheFactor Podcast: Podcast
Check out The SheFactor website and discover your silhouette: Website
Watch the Kusama-Infinity documentary on AmazonPrime: Yayoi Kusama Documentary
Try out Bumble for dating or meeting new friends: Bumble
Try Tori's favorite Bev Wine: Drink Bev Wine
Try Melissa's favorite Rose: Rabble Rose

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Rachelle Lerude: Sustainable Farming & Photography Mar 04, 2021

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Rachelle Lerude joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss all things sustainable farming. Rachelle's life took an unexpected turn in her 20's which allowed her the freedom to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Rachelle kickstarted her newfound passion by documenting the food production of local farms in the Bay Area.

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:

Working at farm-to-table restaurants and finding beauty in how food is sourced and created
Escaping a stagnant life of comfort to pursue her dreams and professional goals
Starting a personal photography project by documenting the food production of local farmers in the Bay Area
Cold calling farms and meeting the next generation of young farmers
The importance of composting food to reuse nutrients that would otherwise go to waste
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Food accessibility
Tips for aspiring photographers
Moving across the country to start a new life chapter
The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

Follow Rachelle on Instagram: Instagram
Checkout Rachelle's portfolio: Portfolio
Follow this sustainable farm in Winters, CA that practices regenerative agriculture with sheep, pigs, and chickens: FarmerShep
Follow this sustainable farm in Placer County, CA that produces organic and nutrient-dense food: Hillview Farms
Follow this chemical-free farmer florist serving Sonoma County and more: Full Bloom Flower Farm
Check out the podcast that inspired Rachelle to pursue her creative dreams: The Chase Jarvis LIVE show
Watch Kiss The Ground on Netflix: Netflix
Check out Reno's Down To Earth Composting: Reno Composting

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Stagecoach Mary Fields & Ruby Bridges: Ending Slavery and Segregation Feb 26, 2021

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Rikki Bell is back for her third guest appearance and ready to celebrate Black History Month on the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! Melissa starts off by telling the hilarious story of Stagecoach Mary Fields, the first black woman to work as a star route mail carrier for the US postal service in the 1800s. Rikki introduces Ruby Bridges, the woman that inspired her to become a teacher! Ruby Bridges made history at 6-years old becoming the first black student to attend an all-white school, which helped end segregation at public schools in the south.

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:

How much life has changed since Rikki's first podcast recording in June 2020
Black history is American history
Rikki and Melissa's inability to drink copious amount of alcohol in their 30s
Life for Stagecoach Mary Fields after she was freed from slavery
Rejecting gender roles and female stereotypes
The wild wild west era and life as a route mail carrier
Life for Ruby Bridges' making history at 6-years old by attending an all-white school
The end of segregation at public schools in the south
Children aren't born to be racists, they're taught to be racist
Teaching Of Mice and Men and other classic books to high school students in 2021

RESOURCES:

Check out Rikki's t-shirt business, Peony Jean Boutique: Website
Follow Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram: Instagram
Sign up for the Mimosa Sisterhood Newsletter: HERE
Follow Ruby Bridges on Instagram: Ruby Bridges
Indianapolis Children's Museum featuring Ruby Bridges: Museum
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Amazon
Watch The Wilds: Amazon Prime

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Minisode with Mel: Started From the Bottom, Now We're Here Feb 18, 2021

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Welcome to the first episode in our newest series - Minisodes with Mel! To kickstart this solo series, I throw it back to 2017 and tell a very personal and somewhat tragic story of my life which lead me to launch the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast. This episode is just me, my voice, my thoughts, my story... and it's raw AF.

Thank you so much for listening and be sure to spread the Mimosa Sisterhood word to all your friends and family!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, I talk about:

Flybird Grapefruit Paloma Wine Cocktail
Leaving San Francisco after 7 years of residency
Moving into my parent's house at 25 years old
Letting go of a serious long term relationship
Experiencing emotional and psychological abuse from a new relationship
Death and grief
Unhealthy coping mechanisms
Hitting rock bottom
Starting the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast
Therapy
Personal growth, development, happiness, and healing
A voicemail featuring one of our podcast fans!

RESOURCES:

Flybird Grapefruit Paloma Wine Cocktail: Shop World Market
Call and leave a voicemail to be featured on the show: (562) 270-4914
Mimosa Sisterhood Website: Website
Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: Instagram
Mimosa Sisterhood email: Hello@mimosasisterhood.com

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Ishpree: Normalizing Acne & Recognizing Beauty in Imperfection Feb 11, 2021

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Ishpree joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss the importance of owning your imperfections. Ishpree created her Instagram platform @loveish_x to promote self-love and debunk societal beauty standards by sharing vulnerable pictures of her "imperfections" to normalize acne.

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:

body positivity, self-love, acne
societal beauty standards that influence self-loathing
the toxicity of social media, editing apps, and filters that pressure women to look a certain way
celebrities and influencers trapped in a toxic cycle of chasing perfection + the role we play as enablers
Love Island UK
the importance of reassuring people that it's okay to be you
dermatologists taking advantage of people with skincare issues by upselling products that don't work
Melissa's experience living with Melasma
Ishpree's upcoming Youtube channel that highlights minority experiences
owning your imperfections
the meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

Follow Ishpree on Instagram: Instagram
Follow Ishpree on TikTok: TikTok
Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: Mimosa Sisterhood

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