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A Queens, NY native, Nkem(ehn-KEM) is currently the Chief of Staff & Sr. Director of Business Operations at Care/of, a wellness start-up that sells personalized vitamins & supplements. She is also the founder of Adá(ah-DAH) Supper Club, a platform that helps Black food creators grow their businesses. Nkem previously worked in management consulting. Her professional mission is to create equitable economies in which Black communities thrive. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Nkem Oghedo

Adá Supper Club: https://www.adasupper.club/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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Jen Alico is a 300hr Certified Meditation Coach and Corporate Wellness Expert who, after earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting, quickly found herself in the corporate world feeling exhausted and burnt-out. During that time she found meditation, which helped her overcome burnout, establish work/life balance, and gain confidence in many aspects of her life. Now she’s using what she’s learned to help hardworking professionals and corporate teams overcome stress and burnout through meditation and mindfulness. Jen walks us through her story, the history and benefits of meditation and a short guided meditation as well. You can learn more about Jen and her services by visiting her website below.

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Jen Alico

Zen Jen Mediation: https://www.zenjenmeditation.com/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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Rachel speaks with Milk Stork's Founder and CEO, Kate Torgersen about being an advocate for working parents, how she turned a frustrating and exhausting experience into a solution to help traveling parents, and the importance of normalize pumping and parenthood in the workplace. Milk stork offers the first-ever breast milk shipping services and was inspired by all the breastfeeding super moms who work, travel, and love their babies like crazy. You can learn more about Milk Stork and their services at their website below.

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Kate Torgersen

Milk Stork: https://www.milkstork.com/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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Rachel speaks with Ronald McDonald House Charities President and CEO, Kelly Dolan. The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families and is located throughout 62 countries and regions. RMHC envisions a world where all children have access to medical care and their families are supported and actively involved in their children’s care. Kelly discusses the impact of RMHC, new initiatives and her own career development and journey. To find out more about RMHC you can visit their website below.

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Kelly Dolan

Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://www.rmhc.org/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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In our very first episode of season two, Rachel and Kass reunite to discuss where they've been, their new year resolutions and what has been going on behind the scenes of GIRL.gov.

Host: Rachel Cox

Co-Host: Kassandra Furst

Producer: Alana Fineman

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The GIRL.gov Founder Rachel talks about where the seeds were planted that inspired the podcast and now, non-profit organization.

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Rachel speaks with Joiel Ray-Alexander, the Senior Vice President for Transformational Giving at Covenant House International. Covenant House provides housing and support services to young people in need – currently reaching 50,000 youth every year. We discuss the topic of homelessness being "sensitive", alarming youth homeless and trafficking statistics, Covenant Houses resources, principals and much more. You can visit their website to learn more or reach out directly to Joiel.

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Joiel Ray-Alexander

Joiel's email: [email protected]

Covenant House: https://www.covenanthouse.org/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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Rachel speaks with Elise Robinson a PhD candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Georgia, an instructor for the Institute for Women’s Studies, a longtime feminist, activist, theatre practitioner, writer and scholar. Her research is grounded in an intersectional, feminist approach to performance (theory and practice) and women’s lives, both historically and in the present moment. We speak about women throughout history, "the F word" and women we have to thank for paving the way. *Head over to our IG @girl.govpodcast to learn how you could win one of Elise's favorite books!

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Elise Robinson, UGA PhD Candidate

Elise's IG/Twitter: @eliserobinson

Producer: Alana Fineman

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This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month of professional therapy at: https://www.betterhelp.com/girlgovpodcast/

In this special Halloween episode, Rachel speaks with Bernice (Jessie) and Paloma (Mena) from Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. We discuss how being spooky women has empowered them, the moment they started to believe in ghosts, what to expect on the tour and their favorite scary stories. We ask that you keep an open mind and enjoy the history behind San Diego's Gaslamp District and their personal stories. If you would like to book a tour with Bernice or Mena, please see the link below and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Bernice (Jessie Rudolph) and Paloma Carrillo (Mena)

Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours: https://hauntedsandiegotours.com/

Producer: Alana Fineman

This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month of professional therapy at: https://www.betterhelp.com/girlgovpodcast/

Rachel speaks with Ruth Glenn, CEO and President of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We speak about resources, statistics, how to support a loved one who might be in an abusive relationship, the warning signs and much more. As a survivor, Ruth also often shares her experience to bring awareness about the dynamics of domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs help or support, please find NCADV's website and the domestic violence hotline below.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Host: Rachel Cox

Guest: Ruth Glenn

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/

Producer: Alana Fineman

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This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month of professional therapy at: https://www.betterhelp.com/girlgovpodcast/