Convos With Lola

By Meddy Paulus and Annie Woods

After a few months of anticipation, the Lolas are finally here to tell you what to expect of their brand new podcast. Want to know if they have fun together? If they're real? If their conversations ar... more

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How many episodes does Convos With Lola have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Convos With Lola episodes:

February 04, 2021 Episode #13 Women need to stop silencing our hormones
In this episode Annie and Meddy rant about the health system, society's insistence in calling women "anomalies" and the normalizing of period talk and hormonal health. If you are a woman that feels like your health is out of your control or that modern medicine does not work for you, this episode is an invitation to go deeper and question everything... Question US if you will.

If you are interested in getting more information about the topic, the two experts mentioned in this discussion are:

Alisa Vitti, founder of https://www.floliving.com/ and author of the books "The Woman Code" and "Flo Living."

Dr. Stacy Sims, author of the course "Women are not small men" and the ted talk of the same name. Here is the link to the talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5LYGzKUPlE
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47min
November 12, 2020 Episode #12 Competing with others or with yourself?
Why do we as women feel the need to compete with each other? And how does the competition look different for us?

In this week’s episode of Convos with Lola Annie and I dive into a conversation about competition with ourselves, each other, and how it changes from person to person.

We discuss why as women are we learn to compare ourselves to one another and at times allow that to tear us down.

And why is it hard to believe that women can have genuine supportive relationships with one another as opposed to being “catty”?

We talk about what motivates us to compete or doesn’t motivate us and we get real about it.

So grab your hot tea, coffee or cocoa, sit back, relax, and get ready for another real conversation.

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#convoswithlolapodcast #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleempowerment #practicemakesbraver #moveforward #desmoinesdoesthings
@anniepwoods @convoswithlolapodcast
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51min
October 22, 2020 Episode #11: Asking for help when we struggle can save our lives...
What does it mean to discuss mental health or even ask for help?
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This is the topic of our latest episode. We discuss what mental health means to us and what we are doing to nurture our mental health is a positive way.
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We also discuss why asking for help is important to our personal and emotional growth, along with continuing to build positive and impactful relationships.
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It’s been a hot min so we hope you enjoy this intimate conversation between to close friends who’s relationship has begun to evolve into a uniquely strong sisterhood.
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Until next time we encourage you to practice empathy, listen with open minds and hearts and take care of each other.
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@meddypaulus @anniepwoods #femaleempowerment #lolaaproved #practicemakesbraver #moveforward #mentalhealthmatters #desmoinespodcasts #convoswithlolapodcast
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53min
September 15, 2020 Episode #10: Taking a stand for your health and your community.
This week’s Episode of Convos with Lola has a very special guest Zakiya English founder of Grace Fitness. A non-profit organization that’s mission is to make health and fitness equitable and readily available to EVERYONE. Especially, the Black community, Latinx community and anyone who is in need of a positive lifestyle change, and may not be able to afford it.
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Zakiya’s passion and belief that everyone deserves to be healthy comes from her deeply rooted experiences with her own health and fitness.
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She shares her story of struggle and success with us and speaks openly about her experiences as a black woman in today’s society.
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This episode is raw, emotional and from the heart. And brings to the forefront a number of issues in the health and fitness world when it comes to people of color.
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We ask you to listen with an open mind and heart and we hope you will join us in the mission to make health and fitness equitable for all.
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To learn more about Zakiya and her non-profit or how to get involved, go show her some love at @soul_fit_dsm and @gracefitnessdsm .
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#convoswithlolapodcast #femaleentrepreneur #desmoinesdoesthings #moveforward #practicemakesbraver #podcastsofinstagram #womenofcolorentrepreneurs @anniepwoods @meddypaulus
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1h 6min
July 23, 2020 Episode #9 3 Different Experiences Growing Up Latinx with Christina Fernandez-Morrow
In this week’s episode of Convos with Lola, Annie and I invited our dear Lola Christina Fernandez-Morrow on the show. She is a brilliant writer, blogger, festival organizer, podcaster with an amazing heart and doing her part to change the world for people of color.
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We share our experiences as 3 different Latinx women growing up in 3 different yet similar worlds. From our childhood experiences, to how we identify ourselves as well as how the world identifies us.
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We discuss our experiences of being multiracial and the multiple facets of racism such as micro aggression, colorism, color forgiveness and just not fitting into that certain “race box”.
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We talk about what it’s like now to hold ourselves accountable, behaviors as well others. And bringing awareness to our circle and community.
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This episode was an eye opener and digs deep. We ask that you listen with an open mind and heart. And hope you gain a broader view about the world around us.
••• Grab you fav bev and sit back for another fun episode to feed your soul.
Music Credits:
Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Follow on FB Christina Fernandez-Morrow and IG @cfmwriter
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1h 18min
June 10, 2020 Episode #8 A necessary conversation on race with Robert Canada
Full Disclosure:
This podcast is not one that is meant to be light-hearted. Our intent is to bring awareness. And some of this discussion may get uncomfortable for our listeners. We believe it is important to face this discomfort in order for us to grow and recognize the change that needs to happen. We are only students learning to be better allies to our black brothers and sisters.
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In this week’s episode Convos with Lola, we are excited to have our first male Lola Robert Canada join us and share his story.
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Robert was born and raised in Des Moines. He attended Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1994. He attended Grand View University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Communication.
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Robert then produced one of his passion projects Fresh Breath Poetry and Music. Since late 2019 Robert has been writing stories for Medium. This fall Robert will be participating in the Magid Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa.
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Robert opens up about his experiences growing up black and being a black gay man. He shares his perspective on the events of today as well as lessons learned in his life. This podcast is raw and real.
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We say thank you to Robert for being apart of this and sharing.
#BLM
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58min
May 07, 2020 Episode #7 From teen mom to entrepreneur, how I wrote my own story with Tricia Rivas
Tricia shares how she discovered her calling as a hair stylist, established her salons and takes time to give back to her community. Get ready to laugh and maybe even cry a little. This is a good one!

Tricia is a native Des Moines' southsider. She attended La James International College. Tricia is affiliated with Aveda and has completed many hours of Aveda training. She has been a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, Aveda, as well as a makeup educator for Toni & Guy Cosmetic Art Team.

Owning Trixies's Salon since 2007 and developing an amazing team of 19 stylists. Her motto is, hairdressers can change the world. She also is the founder of the non-profit Dream Catchers Foundation Inc. where licensed beauty professionals provide free beauty services to those in need here in Des Moines.

Grab you fav bev and sit back for another fun episode to feed your soul.
Music Credits:
Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...

Follow us: @trixiessalonandspa @camphappyfamily @anniepwoods @meddypaulus @convoswithlolapodcast
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55min
April 23, 2020 Episode #6 Making your own way in Digital Media and Stay Authentic in your Message
This week we talk with JenniferKathryn King. A local Lola who has taken her passion for creating content in the digital realm for Big Names like Nike & Men’s Health and Fitness to her own company Invictus Media DSM.
Jennifer shares not only her impressive resume with us, also she share her journey about what it was like being one of the youngest Assistant Creative Directors in the the field at the time.
Jennifer opens up about the importance of developing relationships with her clients in order to tell an authentic and genuine story. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of giving back to her local community, especially our local nonprofits.

This conversation is one that has some laughs as well as a great message on making your mark in this world. Grab your fav bev sit down get comfortable and get ready from some fun!

Music Credits:
Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Give us a follow on Instagram @convoswithlolapodcast @jkking0213 @invictusmediadsm
#convoswithlolapodcast #moveforward #practicemakesbraver #femaleentrepreneurs #invictusmedia #podcastersofinstagram

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1h 2min
April 09, 2020 Episode #5 on Being a Fat Athlete and Living Unapologetically
Full Disclosure:
This episode is discussing some triggering and sensitive topics. We openly discuss about Body Talk, Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating, Diet Culture as well as some explicit language. Our Goal is to assist in educating our community about this subject.
In this episode we converse with Sam Holstein a Des Moines "Lola" who wears many "Professional Hats". Everything from Social Media Marketing to Make -Up Artist. But that is not why we talked with her today.
Sam Opens up about what it is like being a Fat Athlete and unapologetically living in a body deemed unacceptable. She goes deep into her experiences of being shamed and bullied. She also discusses her struggle with disordered eating, constant body talk and diet culture while learning to be her own advocate.
We encourage our audience to listen with an open mind and heart. We hope you take away a new understanding regarding this subject. Please sit back and enjoy this episode.
Many Thanks!
The Lolas (Meddy & Annie)

Here are some of the accounts Sam suggested we started following:
@thefatsextherapist @yrfatfriend @meg.boggs @moritsummers @thebodyisnotanapology @ch1styharrison

Music Credits:
Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Give us a follow on Instagram @convoswithlolapodcast @meddypaulus @anniepwoods @sammy_sam @makeup_by_sam
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1h 13min
March 26, 2020 Episode #4 # STAYHOME COVID-19 WE Hear Ya!
On this episode of Convos with Lola, the lolas are coming to you from their physical distancing corners of the world, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 in their community, what they are doing to contribute to flatten the curve while keeping their businesses running, and how they’ve had to Pivot in their professional and personal lives to support themselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Stay tuned for some best practices and as usual, some honest conversation.

Music Credits:
Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Give us a follow on Instagram @convoswithlolapodcast @meddypaulus @anniepwoods

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56min

FAQs about Convos With Lola:

How many episodes does Convos With Lola have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.