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The Critical Skill for a Healthy Democracy with Chelsea Kulhanek Nov 07, 2023

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In episode 57, we sit down with Chelsea Kulhanek to talk about the book she co-authored, A Healthy Democracy's Best Hope: Building the Critical Thinking Habit. We talk through some of the most important and difficult explosive questions that help us become better critical thinkers and how it can save democracy.
Chelsea graduated with a Bachelor’s of Musical Arts in Bassoon Performance with an Entrepreneurship Minor. As an undergraduate, she had the unique opportunity of critical thinking and informal logic coursework. This training, not available to most students, put her on a unique path and has made her passionate about sharing what she has learned along the way. Professionally, she has cultivated a 12+ year career in real estate and is currently head of site acquisition and development at Crane Data Centers. She also spearheads investment syndications in multifamily real estate with her partners via their company Basecamp Investment Group.

Chelsea recently finished her J.D. and won first place in the Environmental Law Writing Competition sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association for her article Breaking the CERCLA (sir cla) Cycle: Are Federal Brownfields Liability Protections Enough to Encourage Investment By Corporate Buyers?

Learn more about Chelsea's work and buy her book:

Contact Chelsea directly: chelseakulhanek@gmail.com
Question-Based Critical Thinking Website
Question-Based Critical Thinking Instagram
Question-Based Critical Thinking YouTube
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IRL RN: Protecting Choice - A Personal Story and Ohio's Reproductive Rights Nov 02, 2023

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In episode 56, our special guest "Ali" shares her abortion story in the midst of a big election in Ohio, where voters have the opportunity to protect reproductive rights statewide. OHIO: VOTE YES on ISSUE 1 on or before Tuesday, November 7th!
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She's Running: A School Board Candidate's Journey with Lindsey Wyckoff Oct 31, 2023

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In episode 55, we talk with Lindsey Wyckoff who is running for her local school board in North Canton, Ohio. She shares what a role on a school board looks like, the highs and lows of her campaign, and how we can support the public school system in this country.

Lindsey is a relationship-oriented marketing communications professional who has more than 17 years of experience working with individuals and brands in the sports, entertainment, and non-profit industries. She is currently the Director of Regional Integrated Marketing for the American Cancer Society after serving in multiple roles at Kids In Need Foundation, an organization focused on providing free school supplies and learning resources to teachers and students in under-resourced schools. Prior to roles at the American Diabetes Association and a boutique marketing agency, she directed corporate communications for the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints. Advocacy work has become a priority for Lindsey outside of her full-time job. She is the Legislative Lead for Akron/Canton for Moms Demand Action, working to advocate for legislation to end gun violence. She also serves as a fundraising and communications specialist for SheJumps, volunteers locally with Queer in Canton, and is on the board of StarkFresh.
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Article Lindsey mentioned in the episode: The Battle To Save Public Education (substack.com)

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Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change for Women in Politics with Mary Hayashi Oct 24, 2023

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In episode 54 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with Mary Hayashi to talk about her new book Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation, which comes out on October 25, 2023!
Mary is an award-winning author, national healthcare leader, and former California State Assembly member. With a distinguished career in public service, Mary has spearheaded substantial reforms in mental health services, championing gender equality, and forged powerful, unprecedented partnerships for social causes that previously had no financial or public backing. Recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the American Red Cross And the California Medical Association, Mary has also been featured on Redbook’s “Mothers and Shakers” list and Ladies’ Home Journal’s “Women to Watch.” As Principal of Public Policy & Advocacy Solutions, she has successfully advised business and policy leaders on some of today’s most complex public policy matters. Mary remains a steadfast proponent of social justice expansion and the rights of underrepresented communities.
More about Mary & how to buy her book:

Mary's Website
Mary's Instagram
Buy Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation
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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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Celebrating 1 Year of United SHE Stands! Oct 17, 2023

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In episode 53, we celebrate 1 year of United SHE Stands by answering behind the scenes questions and reflecting on the craziness of the last 365 days as podcast co-hosts!
The Ge-roge/George bloopers are from The Low Down on Foreign Policy. Listen to the bloopers here starting at 32:55. You won't regret it!
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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
Instagram: @kevwyxin

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Exploring Christopher Columbus: Controversy and New Traditions Oct 10, 2023

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In episode 52 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk about Christopher Columbus and the origin of Columbus Day, why he wasn't the person American thought he was, and how that led to the celebration of Indigenous People's Day.
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Resources:

Columbus Day 2023 - Facts, Celebrations & Controversy (history.com)
What Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? | HISTORY
Why Columbus Day Courts Controversy | HISTORY
American Myths Part One: Origins — Civics 101: A Podcast
The Myths That Made America: An Introduction to American Studies by Heike Paul

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Lessons Learned: Hard & Heated Political Conversations Oct 03, 2023

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In episode 51, we relive some conversations we had or witnessed with family members about politics. We reflect on what we did wrong and how to approach these difficult conversations in the future (if at all, which is okay too!).
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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
Instagram: @kevwyxin

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What Does it Mean to be a U.S. Citizen? Sep 26, 2023

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In episode 50 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk through what it means to be a U.S. citizen - literally and metaphorically.
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PUSHing for Change: Stillbirth Awareness & Prevention with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Sep 19, 2023

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In episode 49, we sit down with two members of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, Allie Felker and Ana Lepe Vick. These ladies share their personal stories of losing their babies to stillbirth, how this can happen to anyone, and what drove them to join PUSH to raise awareness and fight for change.
We also discuss two very important Federal Bills that would help prevent stillbirths. We need you to call your Representatives and ask them to support the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act and the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (SPA) (there is more information on each below).
Ana Lepe Vick is a maternal health advocate and stillbirth rights activist who grew up in the Bay Area and is a recent North Carolina transplant. She and Joshua, her husband of 16 years, are parents to 3 beautiful children (one no longer in their arms, but always in their hearts). Her traumatic experience with two miscarriages and her middle son, Owen Nathaniel's, unexpected stillbirth at delivery in 2015, called her to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths. As the Co-Director of Communications for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and Count the Kicks' Latinx Advisor, she is on the frontline of the movement to push for systemic change and save babies in memory of her son and all babies gone too soon.

Allie Felker is a California native and a mother to three. She is a self-proclaimed loudmouth and high school debate nerd. Allie enjoys public speaking and actually met her husband by giving a TEDx talk! Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, her first pregnancy was perfect. As a healthy 28-year-old she never dreamed something could go wrong, especially after surpassing that daunting 13-week mark. But at nearly 32 weeks Allie was blindsided to learn that her son Henry Justice Felker (Hank) had died in her womb and would be stillborn. Allie has found peace through advocacy and enjoys using her voice as a way to parent Hank. She has two living children, Octavia Victory (Tavie) and Maximus Valor (Max) who are advocates in training.

PUSH For Empowered Pregnancy
PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is on a mission to end preventable stillbirth, and we're not taking no for an answer. 65 babies are dying in the second half of pregnancy every single day in the US. This is unacceptable and it's beyond time for change.
PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy exists for one reason, and one reason alone: to kickstart the pace of change in the US using big, bold, innovative action to save as many babies' lives as possible, as quickly as possible.

www.pushpregnancy.org/
Instagram: @pushpregnancy

CALL TO ACTION
Contact your representatives with a pre-populated message about SHINE and SPA using this link: bit.ly/StopStillbirth
Information on Stillbirth Prevention Bills
More information about SHINE (H.R. 5012/S.2647)
More information about SPA (H.R.4581/S.2231)
Connect with Allie & Ana:
@allierosefelker & @stillmyson
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Other Resources:
countthekicks.org
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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The Reproductive Freedom Amendment & the Fight for Reproductive Justice with Ohio Women's Alliance Sep 12, 2023

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In episode 48, we sit down with two members of Ohio Women's Alliance to talk about the organization's progress and goals with Reproductive Justice (RJ) in Ohio and the state's Reproductive Freedom ballot initiative coming up in November. Ohioans - Vote YES on Issue 1 on November 7th!
Jordyn Close (she/her) is the Deputy Director with Ohio Women's Alliance, building collective power with womxn, BIPOC, and young folks. Additionally, she is the Board President of Abortion Fund Of Ohio, Ohio’s only statewide abortion fund, providing practical support and abortion access across the Midwest. She is an abortion storyteller with We Testify, focusing on busting abortion stigma and centering the voices of Black and brown people. Jordyn is an abolitionist and organizer focusing on decriminalization, pro-abortion policy and Black feminist political education. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Rewire, Prism, VICE, The Columbus Dispatch, If When How, Matter News, and more. She continues to organize and mobilize young people in Ohio and the Midwest to build community with a Reproductive Justice lens.

Myia (she/her/hers) is a social worker, womanist/feminist, and long-time advocate. Upon graduation from the University of Cincinnati in 2016, She got her start in community care and worked in various non-profit organizations across the city of Columbus focusing on championing the health, safety, and education of youth in Franklin County. Myia attended graduate School at The Ohio State University, where she learned to think critically to dismantle these oppressive systems that continue to impact many Black folks living in the city of Columbus. Since graduating in 2022, she has gone on to become the Director of Membership at Ohio Women's Alliance. In her role, she creates community programming that centers and prioritizes the holistic wellness and care of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and young people, all done through the lens and framework of Reproductive Justice.

Ohio Women's Alliance (OWA)

www.ohiowomensalliance.org
Instagram & TikTok: @ohiowomensalliance
Donate : https://secure.everyaction.com/yieeTBK4_Eur0_7WFGh0aQ2

Ohio Women's Alliance Action Fund

www.owaactionfund.org
Instagram: @ohiowomenaf
Twitter: @OHWomenAF
Donate: https://secure.everyaction.com/fmb5ssViLU6AnXfbLh-hyw2
Become a Practical Support Volunteer through the Member Assistance Program: https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org/member-assistance-program

Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights

Instagram: @ohioansunitedforreprorights
Twitter: @OURR2023

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
Instagram: @kevwyxin

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