HERsay Podcast

Damona Hoffman is one of the country's most visible and sought-after dating experts. She shares advice on air on The Drew Barrymore Show, CNN, NPR, as a journalist in the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post, and also on her own podcast Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman. But the road to entrepreneurial success wasn't a straightforward one, or one traveled overnight.   Listen as Damona shares the twists, turns, and other obstacles encountered along her career path, her sage business advice to women entrepreneurs everywhere, and her secret to managing a dream life of devoted mom, wife, and media multi-hyphenate.   Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

Jessica was a University professor in a male-dominated science department when a new professor created a sexually-charged, toxic environment for students and faculty.

When Jessica and colleagues filed a complaint, instead of providing support, the University retaliated, derailing the victims' academic and professional careers. 

Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

Moms of Black, Brown, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and Autistic Children Tell Us What Their Kids Need and How We Can All Help Each Other To Unite and Thrive

In this Mom Allyship special, we’re talking with moms of children who are often victims of “otherness” discrimination: what weighs heaviest on their minds and how other moms can help make the world a safer and more unified place.

Guests include Rachel Rosner (2:22), Uzma Jafri (34:02), Zaiba Hasan (59:12), Liz Dyer (1:25:44), and Cheli English-Figaro (1:46:18).

Sue Kirby is the Founder & CEO of Brightstar Community, an organization connecting survivors of trafficking and prostitution with services and housing to help them heal and transition into a new life of independence and sobriety. Sue was inspired to begin her work as a result of her own experience with addiction and abusive relationships.

Despite the many challenges of starting from the ground up, in our episode, she is celebrating the opening of Brightstar’s first home for women and shares the inspiring story of how she made it all happen.

Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

Maggie Battista is the author of cookbooks Food Gift Love and New Way to Food, and the founder of Boston-based Eat Boutique, a food-gift retail space and online resource for crafty cooks and DIY food fans.

A daughter of Honduran immigrants, Maggie discovered that when she shared the personal story of her struggles with food in her second cookbook, her relationship with her fan base and clients deepened, leading to an abundance that has enabled her to feel aligned with her values and to give back to her community.

Maggie now uses these principles to guide entrepreneurs toward their own vision for success with We Are Magic Studio.

Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

Lisa and Lexi grew up in homes that weren't very different from yours or those of people we all know. Yet it only took a few choices before prostitution became the only way they felt they could survive. How did they get lured into this dangerous, trauma-filled lifestyle? How did their families react? Why did they stay, and what finally made it possible for them to break free?

In this interview with host Caroline Elliott, Lisa and Lexi share their first-hand accounts of life as sex workers and their struggle to escape its entrapments and begin a new life. Some strong language and graphic descriptions are included.

 

Songs: Borough & Gra Hovedvei by Blue Dot Sessions

You are a college student, or you've been one, know of one, or seen one on Netflix. Pre-pandemic, college years were a time when students independently test-drive adult life, organically meet potential boyfriends/girlfriends anywhere they go and figure out their own best practices for finding and maintaining romantic relationships.

In this episode of HERsay Today, we talk with a panel of women college students about how the pandemic has impacted dating life today, and our experts share solutions for making the best of dating right now.

Guests include relationship expert Beth Sonnenberg, digital matchmaker Julie Spira, dating coach, and "Dates & Mates" podcast host Damona Hoffman.

 

Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

As President & CEO of the Susan B. Anthony Museum and House, Deborah Hughes has become a leading voice in the fight for gender equity and the empowerment of women to use their right to vote. 2020 was a milestone year for the museum and for Deborah herself. In this episode of Callings, Deborah shares the story of her path to taking on this role at this pivotal time in women’s history and discusses some of her incredible, unexpected experiences during one of the most turbulent years of our time.   Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions

The HERsay Podcast is a platform for the voices of all women. We build community by connecting women through sharing stories, advice, and opinions, and having the sometimes-difficult conversations that can help move us forward. You will hear from women who ARE like you and also from women NOT so much like you. Because if we only hear one perspective, how can we continue to grow?

Each week of the month, we listen to the voices of women in a new way., with segments such as our “Open Mic” series, women share first-hand accounts of dealing with the most difficult issues facing women today, or  “Callings,” talking to inspiring and influential women leaders who are making a difference in our country and discussing their journey toward achieving a life of meaning and purpose. 

Join us each week as we listen, learn, enlighten, and transform. All women - from every background, every perspective - are welcome. Don’t find your voice represented? Let us know! Have something you want to say? Get in touch! Your voice may be just what we need. Welcome to HERsay.

 

Song: Borough by Blue Dot Sessions