Break the Cycle

In this episode, we break the cycle of women's health by speaking to creators of the graphic novel "Go With The Flow" and its sequel "Look On The Bright Side," authors Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann.

Lily and Karen get very candid as they share their stories about their own personal "flows" as well as their origin story involving Karen saving Lily's life during an earthquake! They also give their view on how they believe knowledge about one's own health empowers individuals and how educators and parents can create an environment where children feel comfortable discussing health-related issues openly.

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-using art as a way to connect 

-the journey to being proud of your period 

-healing yourself through writing 

-hope

-if we were the mean girls

-the importance of being educated about your body 

-book bans

-how as parents and educators do we set up safe spaces to talk and educate our children?

-the portrayal of female friendship and how that affects us

-the middle school years 

-why write for kids?

-listener questions 

WHO IS LILY?

Lily Williams is an author, illustrator, and storyteller who seeks to inspire change through education. Her work covers many topics, from the trophic cascade in the award-winning animated documentary short film FINconceivable and critically acclaimed award-winning If Animals Disappeared nonfiction picture book series, to menstrual equity in the LA Times Book Prize finalist and Eisner Nominated graphic novel, Go With The Flow, to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in her My O.C.D. Story and I’m So O.C.D. That… comics and upcoming graphic novel Exposures (First Second). Lily believes in the power of making information fun, educational, and accessible for all audiences. Lily grew up in Northern California where she graduated from California College of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Animation. She spent time working in feature film animation in Los Angeles before becoming a freelance illustrator. In addition to public speaking engagements, Lily teaches kids of all ages in a variety of settings through University classes, public school, and online. When she isn’t creating, Lily can be found dreaming about the smell of cold winter air, listening for the sound of airplanes on a rainy day, and perfecting her gluten-free waffle recipe. Lily lives in Colorado with her husband and fellow illustrator, C. Grey Hawkins, and their blind rescue rabbit.

WHO IS KAREN?

Karen is co-author (with Lily Williams) of two graphic novels: "Go With the Flow" and "Look On The Bright Side." In their books, they have put a lot of effort into de-stigmatizing menstruation and reproductive health issues such as endometriosis and fibroids in a way that is approachable and easy to understand. Karen lives in San Francisco with her husband, two kids and cat. She also works full-time as an engineer for an electric utility and has extensive experience as a woman working in STEM. *The struggle is real!* 

SYNC UP WITH THE LADIES:

Lily's Instagram: @LWbean

Karen's Instagram: @whatthestuffs

Their OG webcomic page: @TheMeanMagenta

Cover Art created by Lily Williams!

In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures by slowing things down with Podcast Host, Coach, and Creator of the Slow Style Approach. The ever-fabulous Zandra Zuraw.

Zandra educates us on how the Slow Style approach uses your home as a place for personal development and healing and how to use your home as a creative incubator, inspiring you to become who you want to be.

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-the journey of finding who you are
-what is the slow style approach?
-how atmosphere and environment create expectations
-being embarrassed for loving beauty
-being proud of your home
-Emily walks us through a lesson she teaches in her classroom
-what does it mean when your style doesn’t connect to your personality
-what is eclectic style?
-conversation pieces
-creating a space of safety
-thrifting and up-cycling
-listener questions

WHO IS ZANDRA?
Zandra is the founder of Slow Style Home, an interior design coaching platform for passionate homeowners.  She's currently writing a book about her Slow Style approach to design, to be released in Spring 2025 through Gibbs Smith.  Zandra is also the host of the popular podcast Slow Style Home, which has logged over 300 interviews with the most creative people working in the interior industry.  Within the first year, Slow Style Home landed on the coveted iTunes' New and Noteworthy list and is now in the top 5% of most downloaded podcasts across all categories globally.   The show has reached over 1 million downloads and counting.  Her business (formally known as “Little Yellow Couch”) has been featured in many media outlets such as Domino, Better Homes & Gardens, USA Today, and Podcast Magazine.  Zandra has also been a speaker at several creative business conferences in the US and Canada, talking about the business of podcasting and design.

SYNC UP WITH ZANDRA:
WEBSITE: https://www.slowstylehome.com
IG: @slowstylehome  

In this episode, we break the cycle of women’s sexual health with licensed psychologist Dr. Catalina!

We discuss how sex is related to psychology and how our sexual health affects our mental health. We also dive into the difference between sex and intimacy and answer the age-old question: Can we have great sex without intimacy?

Listen to Today’s Episode to Learn About:

-living life with pleasure and desire

-asexuals and sex

-the work is done outside the bedroom

-the scary notion of being in the moment

-don’t think, feel

-difference between sex and intimacy

-can you have great sex without intimacy

-choice is power

-extremism

-what makes great sex great?

-why is sex such a taboo topic?

-listener questions

WHO IS DR. CATALINA?

Great sex & intimacy is your absolute birthright. As a licensed psychologist for over 20+ years, I’ve worked with individuals affected by the big guns – cancer, death and dying. Through this work, I witnessed the one key factor that motivates one to keep on living – relationships. Relationships are essential to who we are and how we experience life. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships aren’t easy and sex can suck. I help visionaries who believe they deserve great sex & intimacy to experience ecstasy without settling for sexless relationships integrating neuroscience, attachment and tantra.

Sync up with Dr. Catalina:

Instagram: @theintimacydoc

Website: theintimacydoc.com

Welcome to another episode of Curly and Confident! Join your hosts Emily Palacios and Salisha Thomas as we dive deep into the world of curly hair and self-confidence once again.

In today's episode, we'll be chatting about the everyday experiences and challenges that come with rocking our natural curls. From navigating the professional world as a working girl to the joys and struggles of wash day, we're covering it all.

In this episode, we talk about:

-being a working girl

-to straighten or not to straighten that is the question

So, grab your favorite curly hair product and join us as we laugh, commiserate, and celebrate the curly hair journey together on Curly and Confident!

Remember, your curls are your crown, and you wear them with pride. Stay confident, stay fabulous, and stay tuned for more episodes dropping on the last Tuesday of every month. See you next time!

In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures as we sit down to chat with Founder of Our Own Table Co (or OOTC for short) Elisse Mills. She walks us through what some of the biggest things brides freak out about for their weddings and how she helps them. Plus, how she makes sure that her couples have their dream weddings that align with their budget without compromising on the most important elements.

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-when your career chooses you

-the power of social media 

-our connections to the bridal industry 

-the biggest problems couples face during wedding planning 

-when should you hire a wedding planner?

-planning for the worst case scenarios

-are mother in laws the hardest to please?

-how to have your dream wedding but align with your budget?

-the non traditional wedding

-how to prioritize your mental health while wedding planning 

-how to make sure to you enjoy your big day

-listener questions 

WHO IS ELISSE?

Elisse is a lifestyle content creator that specializes in wedding, marriage and relationship centric content. With 4+ years as a wedding planner under her belt, Elisse posts logistical tips and creative ideas from her first hand experience. She stays up to date on the latest industry trends and enthusiastically shares the most popular trends and products with her followers all while planning her own 2024 wedding.

SYNC UP WITH ELISSE:

Instagram: @elissemills_

Website: https://www.ourowntableco.com/  

Welcome to Chit Chats! A mostly unedited space where we break the cycle of what it means to be a woman...TOGETHER!

Welcome to Chit Chats! A mostly unedited space where we break the cycle of what it means to be a woman...TOGETHER!

In this episode, we dive *right* in because Stephanie is on the verge of her breaking point and there is simply not a moment to spare! OKAY, GREAT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

What are we talking about?

You may tell by the title that the train has left the station and it's headed to ALL of the places. We talk about Stephanie's first time in her own apartment, our good friend Rachel and her even better friend Anxiety, lowering the drinking age and the absolutely shocking information about how many hours women are *actually* supposed to get when they sleep!

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Welcome to the first episode of Curly and Confident! Join hosts Emily Palacios and Salisha Thomas as we delve deep into our personal stories of curls and confidence, exploring our dreams for the podcast and the unique journeys that have shaped our curly-haired identities.

In this episode, we talk about:

-who are we? 

-the two types of men 

-our curly hair journeys 

-the little voice in your head

-being the outsider and feeling the need to conform 

-similarities create a connection

-seeing textured hair as the enemy 

-hiding behind a wig 

-should celebrities be transparent about what it takes to look the way they look?

-Orthodox Jewish women and their wigs 

-our hopes for the show 

Stay tuned for more episodes as Curly and Confident continues to explore textured hair, self-love, and the power of being authentically you.

Remember, what makes you different makes you beautiful.