h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast

This week's audio blog installment features two of Rachel's recent pieces. 

The first is an interview with Jessica Berman and Katie Lavin of the National Lacrosse League, and the second is on the announcement of the NLL's expansion to Texas.  

Be sure to tune in on Sunday (Aug. 9th) when the full interview with Berman and Lavin airs with Episode 27 of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogacst: "Did Someone Say...Sporty Girl?"  Emma and Rachel will break down all the sports current events before a discussion of female empowerment! 

https://herbloglife.online/relax-strong-female-leadership-has-arrived-reflections-from-the-nlls-jessica-berman-katie-lavin/

Introducing a brand-new kind of h.e.r.LIFE content! 

Rachel's experimenting with an audio-book approach to blog posts, offering them to you guys in the same way you listen to the blogcast.  We hope this gives more people access to all the facets of h.e.r.LIFE.

Please let us know what you think!

Welcome to a rundown of Taylor Swift's discography! 

Allie Giordano joins Rachel Malak in the virtual Zoom studio to trace the complicated (but always brilliant) evolution of T-Swift.  After a round of h.e.r. Reflections, the ladies dive right in, discussing how Swift has progressed personally and professionally with each studio album ... and how they, as loyal fans, are just a few steps behind in terms of personal trajectory. 

From the country darling singing about crushes and familial relationships, to the mega-star crafting artful lyrics that unite us all, Taylor Swift has something to teach us all.  And we'll always be listening. 

Thank you for joining us this week!  See you next Sunday for our first-ever blogcast installment of The Sporty Girl Chronicles. 

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 In Part 2 of our Killjoy miniseries, Rachel, Emma, & Kevin get more candid than ever before on the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. 

Using Sara Ahmed as their Killjoy Guide, the group analyzes her Feminist Killjoy Manifesto and applies it to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. 

After differentiating "killjoy" from "buzzkill," the trio discusses the parallelism between the RA (Resident Assistant) lifestyle and allyship.  Drawing on personal experiences, the group considers how learned behaviors like empathetic listening and "being comfortable with the uncomfortable" can be productive means to kill the joy that needs to be killed in order to make productive change in our lives (and/or the lives of our loved ones). 

Know that as a listener, YOU are now a participating killjoy.  Simply engaging with this content makes that true.  Welcome to the club.  We're so happy to have you. 

As always, thank you for listening. 

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 The Killjoy Conversation miniseries has been a long time in the making for us at the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast.  We wanted to do our part to speak extensively on the #BlackLivesMatter movement, so we took time to do research and come up with a unique angle from which to discuss our current historical moment.  

In Part 1, Rachel, Emma, & Kevin (friend of the pod) focus on Killjoy content primarily.  What have they been reading/watching/listening to with the intention of challenging beliefs and/or confronting biases?  

Before that, however, the pals run through all the usual segments: Whatcha Drinkin?, h.e.r. Reflections, & Swoon of the Week. 

Today's main takeaway: Social Justice is Sexy! 

Thank you for listening.  We urge you to continue to educate yourself; we all have so much power! 

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Join us for a celebration of female empowerment!  July 12th is Malala Day: a day to recognize the incredible work done by Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist who defied all odds to continue to advocate for girls' right to education.  

Before we dive in, Hannah, Emma, and Rachel start off with a Jake From State Farm Update.

Then, the girls move into h.e.r. Reflections of the week: Han's a biker, Em shows off her "I voted" sticker, and Rach just wants an email back. 

Next up: everyone's favorite!  Swoon of the Week -- Zac Efron (sidebar: Ted Bundy?), Scott Eastwood, governor shoutouts, and @ichasemoore. 

Then, it's time for a Content Catchup: Empowerment Edition.  The ladies go crazy for Mulan, Beyonce, and more! 

To round out the episode, Rachel gives an overview of the life and legacy of Malala Yousafzai.  Her story is one that deserves to be celebrated!  Thank you for joining us, and please consider donating to The Malala Fund if you have the means: https://www.malala.org/

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Welcome to our Fourth of July special!  For this fun summer holiday, we’re talking pandemic dating rules: is ghosting ever allowed??

Emma & Rach start off with a quick celebratory round of “Whatcha Drinkin’?” -- Mystic memories & cider shoutouts.

Next comes a speed round of h.e.r. Reflections -- long weekends, NYC dreams, & Rachel’s blog statute of limitations.

Then, Rachel shouts out a great text club to find new Black authors (and bookstores!) to supplement your summer reading.  

After that, the girls shout out some inspirational and educational Instagram accounts you should be following: @kerrywashington, @iceyoung23_, @elainewelteroth, & @spincoach01.

Then they get into it!

Listen in as Rachel (tries to!) justify breadcrumbing, Emma shames ghosts, and everyone does some "COVID Bros" Xs & Os.

The ladies dive into a step-by-step of building relationships by never leaving your house and only using your phone.

Come for the surprising dating statistics, stay for Emma’s anecdotes & advice!

Make it a great Fourth of July!  As always, thanks for listening! 

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Kay joins Rachel once again -- this time from the virtual Zoom studio -- to talk all things online dating! 

First, Rach & Kay revisit Episode 2, giving a "where are they now?" on all the characters from that episode: Texas Tim, Bumble Bart, Herbert the dish-washing weirdo, and Arm Bite Guy. 

Next, the ladies dish on their reflections of the week, culminating with Rachel's question to listeners: "Am I ... a homewrecker?" 

Today's Swoon of the Week goes to both TikTok Ben (@ostrichplug) and NASCAR's Bubba Wallace. 

Then, they talk Content Catchup: White Ally Edition. 

Finally, Rach & Kay transition into the main event: "Do It For The Girls Who Can't!" 

Rachel talks about a recent rendezvous in the Bronx, and Kay dishes on Candle Man Cody, her quarantine bae. 

As always, thank you for listening!  Catch bonus content on our YouTube channel! 

And be sure to tune in next week.  Kay will be back to talk quarantine dating etiquette! 

Welcome to h.e.r.LIFE's first ever FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL. 

First, Hannah, Emma, and Rachel run through what they're drinking for this celebratory episode.  Then, they take us through their h.e.r. Reflections of the week (Happy, Excited, Realization).  

Then, it's time for the main event: Swoon of the Week - Hot Dads Edition!  Hear Hannah, Emma, & Rachel gush about everyone from Tony Danza to King Triton (?) - no, really. 

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there - sending lots of love from h.e.r.LIFE! 

Welcome back for Part 2 of Rachel & Kevin's discussion on passion...which quickly turns into a discussion on productivity, love, art, and the creative process. 

They start off with the classic truism: "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life."  What does that mean for our current moment? 

Listen in for conundrum-yielding questions like "Can we choose what/who we love?" "How do you know when you're feeling passionate?  And what do you do about it?"  "Are we creating for ourselves or for others?"  And the list goes on! 

As always, thank you for listening.  Follow us on Instagram @her.blog.life and find us on YouTube!