The incredible Cori Taber joins us to discuss her community work and the importance of trans visibility.

Christian discusses the experience of reconnecting to the cultures that his family was displaced from (Vietnamese French Polynesian Tahitian Indigenous Pasifika) and current projects as an author, comic book writer, screenwriter, spoken word poet, songwriter, orator, & storyteller.

The title seems self explanatory…Priya & Summer rant about patriarchy and give a good demonstration of how it affects our lives on so many levels, from grave injustices to every day, seemingly mundane things. It’s time for women to stop upholding patriarchy & for men to start holding other men accountable.

Attention, "Allies"! This episode is for you. Priya guest hosts to talk about some of the problematic patterns that arise with "allies". Listen, learn, and do better.

Rachel describes her relationship with her mom as “if Lorelai & Rory existed in the Shameless universe” and tells us about how her father’s addiction shaped who she is. Also, there is mention of zombies & we learn that true love is letting your cat eat your face. We can’t explain, just listen. And contact us with feedback or if you have your own story to tell.

Lea tells us about her experiences with having a two-mom, multi-ethnic transracial adoptive family, as well as her weight loss journey.

Just us for an update on Felina & Summers' lives and a discussion on how important it is to not give up during the struggles, and to celebrate your successes.

Summer recently made her third appearance on Lisa Landry's "Womenace to Society", and she graciously gave us permission to share with you all. Listen as they chat about police brutality, qualified immunity, and Summer's penchant for offending people.

Felina shares some of her journey of grieving the loss of her mom, including a recently discovered letter that her mom, Melody Lea Quinnett, left for her.

Felina,

I don’t want you to look back at your childhood with regrets that you didn’t live with the perfect family.

I want you to draw from the experience and build a successful life for yourself.

I live in fear that you will grow up to resent me for not being with you every step of growing up. I hope that you know that I have been growing up with you!

I’ve learned from the pain of our separation to become a more compassionate person. We can use our life experiences to either pull us down or lift us to higher levels of understanding.

The greatest joy you will experience in life will be when you have somehow touched another life with the beauty found deep within your soul. You’re born with a soul but it develops from your life experiences and how you choose to use them.

When things are getting you down look into the depths of your heart and see the special person you have become and are becoming. I know you’ll be proud because I have seen your inner beauty and strength!

Don’t worry that life is not perfect. Use its disappointments to strengthen others.

As much as I would like you to be mine, you’re not. You belong to yourself and the world surrounding you. You have an energy that is transferred to others (including me!) that makes them feel good! If you use this energy and your talent for the good of others you will be more successful than the richest person in the world.

I love you,

Mom

Felina was a recent guest on Lisa Landry's Womenace to Society. Please listen so you can get to know Felina even better, and check out Lisa's work.