Lex from The Peony podcast is back on the mic for a special Pride Month episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Barbara Gittings, a pre-Stonewall gay rights activist who helped declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. Lex introduces Hannah Gadsby, an Australian comedian who's celebrated for her game-changing Netflix comedy special, Nanette.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• Mimosa Sisterhood's 100th episode
• White Claw Surge + Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
• Barbara Gitting's super religious upbringing & sexual awakening during childhood
• Living during a time when homosexuality was considered an illness that should be cured by a priest or psychiatrist
• Joining the Daughter of Bilitis and opening an east coast segment in New York
• Barbara's involvement with the American Library Association's gay caucus
• Hannah Gadsby growing up in Tasmania’s bible belt surrounded by homophobia
• New Zealand decriminalizing homosexuality in 1997
• Hannah struggling with internalized homophobia
• Becoming a comedian and turning trauma into jokes
• Autism & ADHD spectrum

RESOURCES:

• Sign this petition to IMPEACH Justice Clarence Thomas
• Sign this petition to CODIFY Roe v. Wade
• Check out ADDitude for self assessment tests
• Watch Hannah Gadsby's Nanette on Netflix
• Check out The Peony podcast
• Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

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Our next Everyday Woman episode features Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator based out of Wine Country in Northern California. Several years ago, Barbara lost herself in an abusive relationship that was littered with secret violence, abuse that isn't physical. With the support of friends and family, Barbara was able to escape her toxic relationship and began to heal from the inside out. In this episode, Barbara shares her personal story and gives tips on how to detect the subtle signs of abuse in romantic relationships. Emotional abuse is often more common than physical abuse, but it's harder to recognize, because it can masquerade as an intense form of love and devotion. (TW// sexual assault, abuse, suicide)

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In this episode, we talk about:

• 2019 Kid Vicious Red Wine & 2017 Liberté Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red flags in dating: love bombing, controlling, jealousy, and isolation from friends and family
• Navigating a toxic relationship with a partner that has a mental health disorder
• Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships
• Secret violence: emotional and psychological abuse
• Therapy & the healing process after leaving an unhealthy relationship
• How childhood trauma can condition adults to subconsciously seek that familiar hardship
• The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

• Follow Barbara on Instagram
• Check out Barbara's YouTube channel, Beyond the Barrel series
• Learn more about Barbara's snazzy Coravin wine preservation system
• Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Eco-Friendly Tote Bag
• Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Boss Betch Laptop Sleeve
• Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
• Leave a review for Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple Podcasts

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Andee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history's most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as "The Limping Lady". Melissa introduces Elvira del la Chaudoir, a Peruvian socialite, gambler, and double agent who tricked the Natzis leading to a successful Allied invasion of Normandy.

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:

• Cote du Rhone wine and Opaline Pinot Noir Brut Rose
• Virginia Hall's privileged upbringing and shitty marriage proposal
• How she earned the nickname, "The Limping Lady"
• Endless discrimination for being a disabled woman
• Becoming an SOE agent and collaborating with both nuns and sex workers to bring down the Natzis
• Elvira del la Chaudoir's rich party girl lifestyle
• Becoming a double agent for the British Secret Service to pay off her gambling debts
• Discrimination for being bisexual, despite her great success at fooling the Natzis
• Elvira's trickery that led to a successful invasion at Normandy

RESOURCES:

• The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
• A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
• Bygone Badass Broads by Mackenzi Lee
• Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
• Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
• Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

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Our next Everyday Woman episode features Pauline Nguyen, an Australian developmental coach, best-selling author, and co-founder of the world’s most awarded Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern. Pauline's story is rooted in survival; escaping war-torn Vietnam as a toddler, surviving a Thai refugee camp, and healing from years of adversity and generational trauma. Pauline recognizes her hardship as the "training" that prepared her to become the badass that she is today - a successful entrepreneur, coach, and international keynote speaker.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• Pauline's childhood escaping war torn Vietnam and surviving a Thai refuge camp
• Family dynamics rooted in anger, PTSD, trauma, and emotional & physical abuse
• Joining forces her brother Luke Nguyen to open the world’s most awarded Vietnamese Restaurant, Red Lantern
• Healing generational trauma by choosing to evolve or repeat
• Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur
• 2022 being the year for expansion; in order for rebirth, parts of us need to die
• Pauline's perspective on forgiveness and vulnerability 
• The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES:

• Check out Pauline Nguyen's website and offerings
• Buys Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur
• Follow Pauline on Instagram
• Connect with Pauline on LinkedIn
• Rate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple Podcasts
• Rate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

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It's a bonus episode, babyyyy! Tune in to hear Melissa's guest feature on A Novel Adaptation podcast, a show that examines book to movie adaptations hosted by Jordan and Em. Melissa went nostalgia with it and chose her favorite movie of all time, Girl, Interrupted! This movie is based off the 1993 memoir written by Susanna Kaysen that depicts her real-life experience as a young girl in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. Melissa was surprised to discover that the book was A LOT more intense, dark, and graphic than the fun, bubbly, sisterhood energy that was portrayed in the movie.

Be sure to check out A Novel Adaptation podcast and join their awesome Book Club to read along with Jordan and Em!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• The Pink Elephant cocktail from the Death & Co. recipe book
• The iconic cast of incredible actresses in the movie, Girl Interrupted (Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Clea DuVall)
• The main differences between the book and the movie
• The horrible treatment of women in psychiatric wards during the 60s
• Lisa's character (Angelina Jolie) being villainized in the movie with storylines that were not reflective of the book or the truth
• Important messages around therapy, mental health, and sisterhood
• A hilarious drinking game to pair with the Girl,Interrupted movie

RESOURCES:

• Read the 1993 memoir Girl,Interrupted written by Susanna Kaysen
• Watch the 1999 movie Girl,Interrupted directed by James Mangold
• Tune in to A Novel Adaptation podcast
• Follow A Novel Adaptation on Instagram

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Jordan Redwine is back on the mic for the ultimate podcast celebration - Women's History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Marion Donovan, a 1950s entrepreneur who invented the disposable diaper. Jordan introduces Louisa May Alcott, the legendary author of the famous novel Little Women + so much more!

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• Jordan's podcast A Novel Adaptation + Melissa's guest feature
• Two terrible wines that require no further introduction
• A potential Mimosa Sisterhood book club?
• Marion Donovan, the unknown inventor of the disposable diaper
• 1950s women giving up their professional careers to become housewives
• The horrors of the original cloth diaper
• The rejection of Marion's genius invention due to sexism and misogyny
• Louisa May Alcott, a successful female author during the 1800s
• Growing up in a commune as an abolitionist and helping out with the underground railroad
• Louisa's famous novel Little Women and the 2019 adaptation by Greta Gerwig
• Experiencing bouts of depression and being labeled a "spinster"

RESOURCES:

• A Pinterest photos of 1950s Rubber Pants for babies
• Marion Donovan's humorous 2018 skit on The Daily Show
• Watch the 2019 adaptation of Little Women by Greta Gerwig
• Watch the 1994 adaptation if Little Women by Gillian Armstrong
• Check out Jordan's podcast, A Novel Adaptation
• Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
• Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

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Our next Everyday Woman episode features Rachael McKee, a Colorado-based writer, designer, and entrepreneur who's the creator behind Messages From Her. Messages From Her is a 44-card oracle deck and guidebook that celebrates some of the greatest women of the modern era. What better way to fuel guidance and inspiration than to pull a card full of powerful energy from a fierce AF woman?! Rachael chats about her inspiration behind the project, design and development, women's history fun facts, and her Kickstarter that launched on International Women's Day!

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• The inspiration behind Messages From Her
• Oracle decks and how they are used
• The fascinating things Rachael learned while researching women for her project
• Rachael's favorite women from the deck (pssst, it's all of them!)
• The challenges of creating a product and launching a business as a one-woman team
• Rachael's special connection with her Australian illustrator Jaz, the artist behind Harley and J
• Crowdfunding on Kickstarter 
• A fun women's history guessing game with Melissa
• Cher's hilarious Twitter page
• The meaning of Sisterhood

RESOURCES

• Check out Rachael's Kickstarter and support her project: HERE
• Check out the Messages From Her website
• Follow Messages From Her on Instagram
• Learn more about the illustrator behind Messages From Her, Jaz from Harley and J
• Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
• Subscribe to the Mimosa Sisterhood newsletter
• Join Mimosa Sisterhood's private Facebook Group

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Lex from The Peony podcast joins me for a special episode celebrating Black History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Dorothy Dandridge, the first black film star to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955. Lex introduces Tina Bell, "The Godmother of Grunge" who was the lead singer and front woman of the Seattle-based band, Bam Bam.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• Dorothy Dandridge growing up as a child star during the Great Depression
• Dorothy's terrible husbands and the tragedy surrounding her daughter's birth
• Landing the lead role in the all-black 1954 musical adaptation, Carmen Jones
• Being a famous Hollywood star and still dealing with segregation laws and racism
• Tina Bell's Seattle-based grunge band called Bam Bam
• Deep rooted racism in the Seattle grunge scene during the 80s and 90s
• Being a talented black woman in a world of white men
• The unfair handling and tragedy of Tina's death

RESOURCES:

• Follow The Peony Podcast on Instagram
• Listen and subscribe to The Peony Podcast
• Subscribe to Mimosa Sisterhood's Newsletter
• Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
• Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1942 Soundie called Cow Cow Boogie
• Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1954 clip of Carmen Jones
• Listen to Bam Bam on Spotify
• Watch Tina Bell and Bam Bam perform Ground Zero in a music video
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Hello beautiful friends and Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate everyone's loved (or hated) holiday, I've released a special bonus episode featuring a woman who literally made her stamp in history. Esther Howland was an artist and businesswoman who is credited for popularizing Valentine's Day cards in America. In the late 1800s, Esther's business eventually grossed over $100,000 per year which is equivalent to almost 3 million today. Esther Howland is so much more than a pioneer in the card-making business, she was an example of independent womanhood in the 19th century. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Esther Howland's entrepreneurial parents and family dynamics during the 1800s
• The beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were imported from Europe
• Esther's million dollar business idea
• Esther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her Valentine's cards
• Becoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid women employees

Resources:

• Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
• Listen to this episode on Spotify
• Listen to additional Mimosa Sisterhood episodes HERE
• Join our Facebook Group

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Rikki Bell joins me back on the mic to celebrate two legends that will never die. Rikki kicks off the show with our beloved Betty White, a comedic actress who dominated show business for 8 decades and was single-handedly America's most loved and trusted celebrity. Melissa celebrates the iconic life of Lucille Ball, another comedic actress who stole American's hearts with the famous television show I Love Lucy.

If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage and receive an on-air shout out during the show!

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

• Melissa and Rikki kicking off the new year with a fresh bout of coronavirus
• Melissa's incredible champagne cocktail with a special potion made from her mother
• The life of Betty White and her extensive career in the entertainment industry
• The public criticism Betty faced for making Arthur Duncan, a black tap dancer, a regular cast member on her show
• Betty's infamous role on the Golden Girls
• Betty's passion for animal welfare, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights
• The life of Lucille Ball and her difficult childhood full of grief, abandonment, poverty, shame, and trauma
• Being labeled the "Queen of the B's" in Hollywood for never landing leading roles in movies
• Lucy's tumultuous relationship with her husband Desi, despite being a business power couple
• The incredible success of I Love Lucy + the numerous ways the show challenged the status quo

• Follow Rikki Bell's business Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram
• Watch Being The Ricardos on Amazon Prime
• Watch an episode of Betty White's Off Their Rockers: A Dead Husband's Disgraced Ashes
• Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
• Rate and review Mimosa Sisterhood Podcast

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