Kinswomen
Kinswomen
The Kinswomen
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.
Ep 70: Why Diet Culture is White Supremacy with Jessica Wilson
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.
Apr 3, 2023
45 min
Ep 69: Setting Boundaries as a DEI Advocate with Marie Beecham
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.
Mar 10, 2023
53 min
Ep 68: Come Home Safe with Brian Buckmire
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!
Jan 24, 2023
30 min
Ep 67: Discovering Your Sexual Narrative with Devin Green
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.
Nov 25, 2022
45 min
Ep 66: Teaching to Transform with Liz Kleinrock
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.
Oct 4, 2022
57 min
Ep 65: Finding Meaning and Healing with Tiffany Yu
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/
Sep 6, 2022
43 min
Ep 64: Crimes of Yesterday
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.
Jul 25, 2022
33 min
Ep 63: Is Breast Best?
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
Jul 7, 2022
30 min
Ep 62: The Joy of Being Jewish
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.
Jun 21, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Ep 61: The Healing Power of the South with Jo-Ná Williams, Esq.
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
Jun 7, 2022
1 hr 2 min
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