This episode, Jaki and Wendy are joined by Susan Hodgkinson. A 30-year executive coach, founder of The Personal Brand Company and author of The Dignity Mindset, offers numerous suggestions for businesses to accommodate employees who may be struggling while working remotely while having kids at home, as well as how women working remotely can make themselves seen and heard.

Special contributor Ime Mark joins us to cover the unrest in Kenosha and specifically the special treatment of 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who gunned down unarmed protestors.
We also recap highlights from the RNC.

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On this week’s pod we tackle night one of the RNC, Melania’s Rose Garden “upgrade”, rollerblades, and delve into the two nations within the USA with special guest Spencer Critchley.

Spencer Critchley is an award-winning writer, producer, and communications consultant with experience in broadcasting, film, digital media, public relations, and advertising.

Clients and projects have included Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.

His latest book, Patriots of Two Nations: Why Trump Was Inevitable and What Happens Next is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Two-Nations-Inevitable-Happens-ebook/dp/B087BKWGH5

Wendy (@wendywildradio) and Jaki (@uniqueny_) recap the first 3 nights of our first virtual DNC, breaking down the stand-out moments and powerful speeches.

Wendy (@wendywildradio) and Jaki (@uniqueny_) catch up on the Snapchat filters, whether it’s okay to go braless, and of course the biggest news this week (so far), Joe Biden’s VP pick.

Make sure you're registered to vote in the upcoming election: https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration

School’s back in session and so are we! Jaki, Wendy, and Ime discuss what’s hot on their minds and then dive into all things education. Schools around the country are starting to open up and the ladies have questions. From classroom sizes to mask mandates, the women ponder what education in the age of Coronavirus will look like. Most importantly, the Give Our Take family send their prayers to Beirut and offer resources that are providing aid:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief?utm_term=PYp7gXzyD


Also mentioned:
https://legendaryrootz.com

On this week’s episode Wendy and Jaki, (@uniqueny_) chat with three volunteers from the Unemployed Action Campaign. ⁣⁣
Blake London, who's been leading protests on the ground in Austin, TX, ⁣⁣
Angela Moore, who has been front and center leading the fight in D.C. She participated in a petition delivery of 1.5 million signatures to Congress demanding the extension of unemployment benefits, helped plan a car caravan in protest in the DMV (DC-MD-VA area), and also was present at a rally in front of Majority Leader McConnell's home. ⁣⁣
Nikki Buckley, joins in from Portland, OR to discuss her personal story as well as the unrest happening in her city. ⁣⁣
Unemployed Action’s campaign mission is to fight for the full $600 in unemployment benefits to be extended for as long as the crisis continues. We are the economy. The economy is workers, families, and communities paying their bills, buying goods and services, and caring for their families. ⁣⁣
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For more information or to get involved please visit them on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/583459392371625) ⁣⁣
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Writer and contributor, Ime (@_simplyime) discusses an article she authored titled, “Black People Don’t Want Your Second Handed Apologies
How Apologies From Young Racists Caught In The Act Mean Nothing” with Jaki (@uniqueny_) and Wendy. We take a deep dive into this and talk about how social media plays a part.
Related: We touch upon the inspiring speech made by AOC dismissing Representative Yoho’s “apology” or rather explanation of his sexist remark this week.
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Join me and my friends Jaki (@uniqueny_) (producer/co-host) and Alyssa (editor/contributor) as we navigate the world of current events and politics and speak with community leaders who are taking action to enact change. On today’s pilot episode we discuss the TikTok controversy and welcome guest, Sebastian Gordon-Somers-Archer (@sjgsa), one of the founders of @occupyfohi and organizer of local #BLM protests. ⁣
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Sebastian is a recent college graduate from SUNY New Paltz, captain of the men’s soccer team, and was selected by Nike as one of 14 African-American students from across the country who have made an impact on their communities via the sport they play. ⁣
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“Remember, you don’t have to be an activist to create any change you want to see.”⁣
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