Women are so F*cking Cool!

Coolness Is an Essence, Not a Performance” – Flash Rosenberg on Art, Empathy & Owning Your Power


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"Your coolness brings out their coolness—and together, everyone becomes more empathetic, more successful, and kinder." – Flash RosenbergIn this episode, we sit down with the wildly original and endlessly curious Flash Rosenberg—a Guggenheim Fellow, award-winning artist, and self-described “Attention Span for Hire.” Flash draws, photographs, writes, and performs her way through life, blurring the boundaries between humor, intellect, and imagination.As the pioneering Artist-in-Residence for LIVE from the NY Public Library, Flash brought literature and conversation to life with her signature live-drawing performances. She’s a Mainstage Storyteller for The Moth, an Academy Award finalist for her experimental short Pulse of Desire, and was once voted Funniest Person in Philadelphia for her radio musings on WXPN.At the heart of it all is Flash Rosenberg Studio, her Harlem-based factory of art, motion pictures, mischief, and merriment. Her work is as irreverent as it is insightful, as playful as it is profound.Flash is a Fucking Cool Woman because she embodies Respect, Encourage, Celebrate through her relentless curiosity, fearless self-expression, and commitment to making people feel—whether through laughter, awe, or a well-timed punchline. With two turtles and infinite questions, she reminds us that art is not just a product—it’s a way of life.Here are links to discover more about Flash:   / flashrosenberg    / flash.rosenberg    / flashrosenberg  http://www.flashrosenberg.comSupport the FCW Podcast:If you love what you’re hearing, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Help us spread the word about the F*cking Cool Women making a difference in the world!Follow Us:Website: www.FCWSociety.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheFCWSocietyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/FCWSocietyYouTube:    / @fcwsociety  Link to be a guest on the podcast! (share with your FCW friends) https://bit.ly/FCWpodcastform

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Women are so F*cking Cool!By FCW Society