Break the Cycle

In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures with Representative Michele Rayner.

They get political about their journey into government, family legacies, and their call to action to be better than the previous generations.

This is a powerful talk with a powerful voice.

So get ready to cast your vote for Michelle.

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-Michele’s journey to being in government 

-family legacies and wanting to do better than the previous generation

-being a woman in a man’s world

-the biggest hurdle for women seeking leadership positions in our government 

-being gaslit in government 

-the two sides of the support coin 

-policy and politics is personal

-expecting people to be the way you want

-attributes for a successful leader 

-in what ways do our state and country need to change

-honesty is the best policy 

-questions from listeners 

SYNC UP WITH MICHELE:

INSTAGRAM- @micheleforfl + @repmkr

WHO IS MICHELE?

Civil rights and social justice attorney Michele Rayner made history in 2020 when she was elected as the first openly queer Black member of the Florida legislature and immediately established herself as one of the strongest advocates for underserved communities.Michele was raised by a family of change-makers in Pinellas County. Her parents both integrated the University of South Florida in the early 1960s, with her mother going on to become one of the first Black social workers in St. Petersburg and her father successfully putting himself through engineering school while working in a warehouse. Her parents established themselves as community leaders and set an example for Michele with their dedication to service. After law school, Michele joined the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s office, a position she was drawn to because she felt it was where she could do the best for the most vulnerable in her community. While serving as a public defender, she learned the importance of truly listening to and steadfastly advocating for clients who have limited agency. Michele was called to ensure justice again when she became an attorney for Markeis McGlockton’s family, working alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Markeis was shot and killed in an altercation in a Clearwater parking lot, reigniting the debate over Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law 6 years after the death of Trayvon Martin. During the 2019 trial, the killer was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The experience made it clear to Michele that running for the legislature could help her do more to fight unjust laws like Stand Your Ground and prevent future tragedies from occurring. Growing up, Michele’s father always told her: “Help others, do the right thing and most of all, always keep your head up high.” To this day, Michele keeps her head up and will continue to do so as a leader for her constituents, ensuring an equitable recovery from COVID, protecting voting rights, and demanding real justice for underserved communities. Michele currently lives in St. Petersburg with her dog and cat.

In this episode, we are speaking to 2 cool cats who are looking to break the cycle of what it means to be a woman. That’s right, it’s the hosts of the Cycle Chats podcast, @ermfree and @stephcreatedit 

Emily and Stephanie have a conversation about what they have learned on their journey of three years. They reminisce, they spill some tea, they vent, they talk about how they wish to evolve in the future with their brand, their business, and their friendship, and of course talk all about the rebrand and why they wanted to change things up.

So, get ready to BREAK THE CYCLE.

Listen to Today’s Episode to Learn About:

-the craziest way to get to know us

-mentioning religion to gain followers?

-what we have learned from Cycle Chats 

-support, money, followers 

-what we have learned about ourselves through this journey

-what we have learned about each other through this journey

-why we decided to change things up 

-the reveal of the new podcast name 

-the new shows of 2024

-our Elle Woods moment 

-questions from the audience

-goals for 2024

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

It's part 2 and we're talkin' about peeling our friends off the floor and SO much more!

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Hey, Hi, Hello fellow Human! We are Emily and Stephanie from the podcast Cycle Chats! We're so glad you're here. Want to know who the heck we are?

Sync Up With Us!

*Instagram: @cyclechats

*Facebook: @CycleChats

*Website: ⁠www.CycleChats.com⁠

LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR?

Follow. Like. Comment. Subscribe.

Join the Community over at ⁠www.CycleChats.com

#drinkingstories #femalepodcaster #womeninpodcasting #houseparty #collegeproblems #beer #liquor

In this episode, we are speaking to a woman who is helping millennials transform their lives by helping them improve PCOS, Hormones, and Fertility. It's acclaimed  and award winning PCOS coach, Licensed Nurse, and Future Dietitian: Letisha Garcia Bates!

Letisha breaks down what the heck PCOS even is and how it can affect our bodies. She goes over the symptoms of PCOS and the stereotypes and stigmas that come with getting diagnosed with it AND how we can manage after diagnosis.

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-finding your purpose through your own journey-why is birth control the used as a bandaid?-what is PCOS?-signs and symptoms of PCOS-typical diagnosis process and criteria-long term health risks associated with PCOS-mental health and PCOS-is PCOS genetic? Environmental?-looking on the empowering side of PCOS-PCOS can affect both men and women-the body is political-how to manage your PCOS

SYNC UP WITH LETISHA:

Instagram: @endocrinecollective

Website: www.endocrinecollective.com

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

Drink, Drank, DRUNK. That's right. We're getting white girl wasted in this episode as we recount our most intense drunk stories.

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Hey, Hi, Hello fellow Human! We are Emily and Stephanie from the podcast Cycle Chats! We're so glad you're here. Want to know who the heck we are?

Sync Up With Us!

*Instagram: @cyclechats

*Facebook: @CycleChats

*Website: ⁠www.CycleChats.com⁠

LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR?

Follow. Like. Comment. Subscribe.

Join the Community over at ⁠www.CycleChats.com⁠

If you're listening on iTunes (or any platform) that lets you rate or write a review of the podcast...Please rate us! Or if you've got 30 seconds or so to write what you're digging about the podcast? This will help other people find us and join the growing community of fellow cycle breakers!

In this episode, we are speaking to a woman who is here to heal your mind, body, and soul connection, helping you become the best version of yourself while manifesting your dreams. That’s right, it’s spiritual life, coach, and author, Celine Kheir.

Celine breaks down what is the difference between self-reflection and overthinking and how it affects our brain. She goes over what some of the causes of overthinking and how we can stop the overthinking pattern.

Get ready to learn how to calm your mind!

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-the power of saying you need help

-knowing that not one person can give you everything you need

-mind, body, and soul connection

-Emily’s favorite lessons she is teaching her students

-not one size fits all

-the job of our mind

-the difference between overthinking and self-reflection

-being stuck in the cycle of overthinking how to break out from the pattern

-let your life be a surprise

-breaking your goals into steps

-the harm of multitasking

SYNC UP WITH CELINE:

Instagram: @celine_kheir_

Website: www.celinekheir.com

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

Have you ever thought about what kind of furniture you would be? No. Neither had we until this episode. Let's discuss this VERY important issue!

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:

*literally what kinds of furniture we would be and why. Also, Emily's tragic mistake of NOT grabbing a set when she had the chance.

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Hey, Hi, Hello fellow Human! We are Emily and Stephanie from the podcast Cycle Chats! We're so glad you're here. Want to know who the heck we are?

Sync Up With Us!

*Instagram: @cyclechats

*Facebook: @CycleChats

*Website: ⁠www.CycleChats.com⁠

LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR?

Follow. Like. Comment. Subscribe.

Join the Community over at ⁠www.CycleChats.com⁠

If you're listening on iTunes (or any platform) that lets you rate or write a review of the podcast...Please rate us! Or if you've got 30 seconds or so to write what you're digging about the podcast? This will help other people find us and join the growing community of fellow cycle breakers!

#humanfurniture #podcasters #podcasting #podcaster #femalepodcaster #femalepodcasters

In this episode, we are speaking to a woman who is on YOUR side when the going gets tough and the tough get going. A woman who isn't afraid to stand up for a just cause. She's your lawyer's favorite lawyer. It's @My_Detroit_Lawyer over on the gram. Please rise and Give the warmest welcome to Attorney Purna Krishnamoorthy.

Purna speaks on how it feels to be a woman in this field and if she's treated any differently being a woman in the field of law. She breaks down the hardest thing she faces on the job, and it affects her life outside of the courtroom. 

Get ready to hear what this spitfire has to say about the next generation of female lawyers. The court is in session!

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-why Purna decided to be a criminal justice attorney 

-Emily shares her 5th-grade courtroom story 

-lying to your lawyer 

-being a female lawyer representing a male

-stereotypes of a female lawyer

-Coach K is in the courtroom 

-the similarity between actors and lawyers 

-how Purna has made success in her business by just being herself 

how to use your femininity to your advantage 

how to set boundaries with a job that doesn’t have structured hours of operation 

-advice for the next generation of female lawyers

-Purna's first case story and the power of saying I don’t know 

Sync up with Purna:

Instagram: @my_detroit_lawyer

Website: www.mydetroitlawyer.com