Not Your Little Lady

Take a second to think about how movies focused on the American South. Thought of one yet? It's hard, but a quick Google search will turn up movies mostly based pre-1990's and are about the Civil War, racism, rednecks or Civil Rights. The American South can't be put that easily into a box, so for every other episode in June and July host Allison and a guest will discuss how movies about the American South have shaped society's opinion on the region. They will analyze these films, their characters and whether or not the portrayal is still accurate/relevant.

For the second episode of the Southern Summer Movie Theater Natassia Cherne of Brodette Nation podcast joins host Allison to take an up-close look at Fried Green Tomatoes, a movie set in rural Alabama and Georgia. Allison and Natassia discuss the role friendship plays among women living in the American South focusing on how hearing the tale of two women's friendship in the 1920s inspires the main character, Evelyn Couch, to go on her own journey of self-discovery.

In 2018 teachers from six states made their voices heard. They rallied, went on strike and marched to bring attention to lack of funding, low pay, outdated education material and other unmet student needs. It started in West Virginia then spread to other states including North Carolina. This episode's guest is Hallie Hulse Evans, a special education teacher in rural North Carolina. Listen as Evans talks about her life as a teacher and educates host Allison on what all goes into her profession. She explains her career's expectations, demands and why she decided to be a part of the Rally for Respect in May 2018. The Who's that lady (from history)? is Ella Flagg Young, an American educator. Listen Here is NRI Woman podcast. Resources: DonorsChoose.org

Take a second to think about how movies focused on the American South. Thought of one yet? It's hard, but a quick Google search will turn up movies mostly based pre-1990's and are about the Civil War, racism, rednecks or Civil Rights. The American South can't be put that easily into a box, so for every other episode in June and July host Allison and a guest will discuss how movies about the American South have shaped society's opinion on the region. They will analyze these films, their characters and whether or not the portrayal is still accurate/relevant.

First up is Gone with the Wind. Guest Janine Winfree from the Guess What You're Gonna Hate? Podcast joins Allison to chat about the movie - which was released in 1939. It is based on Margaret Mitchell's book Gone with the Wind and follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara before, during and after the Civil War.

On the very first episode of NYLL Allison, former co-host Sarah and listeners defined the word lady. For the one-year anniversary celebration - which was about two months ago - host Allison wanted to continue that idea of having the freedom to define who you are as a human being. So, for this episode guest Aby Parsons, director of the LGBTQIA Resource Center at Georgia Tech, discusses pronouns. Parsons talks about the history of pronouns, how to learn which pronouns a person uses and why it is important to use correct pronouns for those who identify as transgender or non-binary.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Sylvia Rivera. The podcast featured for Listen Here is Good Nightmare. Resources: Aby Parsons Ask Aby MyPronouns.org Sylvia Rivera Christopher St. Speech

Climate Change. That's a phrase that has been banned by our current administration, so what does that mean to climate scientists and how does that action impact their teaching opportunities, research and the overall attitude of society towards the scientific community as a whole?

These thoughts are why Ep. 29 - An Agent of Change's guest is Kim Cobb, a climate scientist at Georgia Tech and director of the new Global Change program at the same organization. On the episode, you'll learn what it is like to be a climate scientist in the American South. Cobb talks about what she's learned during the 19 years she has done research on coral reefs in the South Pacific. She also gives tips on how to reduce your own carbon footprint and talks about the future of climate science.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Hilda Solis, a politician from California.

Listen Here highlights Sunshine & Powercuts, a podcast about living off the grid.

Resources

• Twitter: Kim Cobb (@coralsncaves)
• Kim's Website
• Global Change Program

Mother's Day is fast approaching and what better way to show a mother she is appreciated than to ask her to tell her story. With that in mind, this episode's guest is host Allison's momma. Her momma, Patty Carter, has been a janitor for a variety of school systems in Georgia over the past 19 years. On this episode, she gives the listener insight into what her job entails by talking about how she became a janitor, obstacles she's faced and why she loves her job.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Harriet Chalmers Adams.

Now that Winter is over - or at least supposed to be…looking at you 55-degree highs in April - nature is coming back to life. Flowers are blooming. Trees are sprouting leaves and the grass is turning bright green. Nature is unarguably beautiful.

On this episode guest, Nadene Mairesse of Idyllwilde talks about gathering nature's beauty to create natural dyes for the clothing she designs. But, nature is more than just beautiful. It's useful. Mairesse informs us about the ins and outs of using nature to create beautifully dyed fabrics, why she chose natural dyes over chemical dyes, her experiences while foraging and how you can also learn to make natural dyes.

Plus learn what a Purpura snail is and what color ink can be made from its milk.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is La Lupe, aka the Latin Queen of Soul.

For Listen Here Allison highlights This Podcast Will Kill You.

Resources: Idyllwilde.co - Instagram: @idyllwilde

Harvesting Color by Rebecca Burgess

Breastfeeding is natural and yet there are certain stigmas associated with it. Chocolate Milk Mommies - a group based out of Birmingham, Alabama - is working to break those stigmas through education. On this episode Rauslyn Adams and Jennifer Miller - two of the group's six founders - talk about their personal experiences with breastfeeding, give tips and discuss the work Chocolate Milk Mommies is doing to support women of color who breastfeed.

This week's Who's that lady (from history)? is Fatima al-Fihri.

Resources:

Chocolate Milk Mommies: Instagram, Facebook

Let's Talk Breastfeeding with Jennifer Miller

Eva Jean, co-owner of Allegory Arts, is this episode's guest. Eva is originally from New York, but moved to Alabama with her husband and business partner, Ulyss Blair.

On the episode, Eva talks about the hard work she has put into becoming and being a tattoo artist, how her dedication has paid off and what it's like living in the South. She recounts a hilarious encounter with an older man on an Alabama sidewalk and lets us in on her creative process. Plus she talks a little bit about her time on the TV show Ink Masters. Be sure to stick around to the end to listen as Eva turns the tables and asks Allison a few questions about feminism.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Margaret "Mardy" Murie, a naturalist, author, adventurer and conservationist.

This episode's Listen Here features Brodette Nation.

Guest Information:

IG: @eva_jean , @allegoryarts

FB: Allegory Arts

Fusion Ink

Resources:

@parksproject

The Murie Center

Craft brewing has been booming especially in Alabama. Yet a majority of those who brew the beer are men. On this episode, Michelle Jones, co-owner of Singin' River Brewery, comes on to speak about her experiences in brewing. We talk about how she got started, her time spent earning a graduate certificate from Auburn in Brewing Sciences and Operation plus what specific obstacles she has overcome as a woman who owns a craft beer brewery in the South.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Mary Lisle, the first brewster in America.

Resources:

Pink Boots

Singin' River Brewing Company: Singin' River Brewing Company Website,

Singin' River Brewing Company: Instagram