In this episode Halie and McKenzie talk about how female sportscasters and sports reporters are sexualized and the issue of sexual harassment against women in this industry. 

 

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Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html?.?mc=aud_dev&ad-keywords=auddevgate&gclid=CjwKCAjwhuCKBhADEiwA1HegOe4H68wvNPq5KgI678O5E99QTg47zXxtBXLhghrCvL89OF7E1FriJBoCkKsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53008948

https://www.si.com/more-sports/2015/08/16/female-sports-reporters-sexual-harassment-norwood-teague-rio-olympics-ryan-seacrest

In this episode we talk about The Bechdel Test and break down examples of movies that pass or fail. Do you have any examples?

 

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Sources:

https://time.com/5943601/kim-ng-first-female-gm-miami-marlins/

http://bechdeltestfest.com/about/

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/feminist-movies-fail-bechdel-test

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It’s that time of the month...lifestyle episode! We did our own version of the Vogue 73 questions. Listen for some laughs and to get to know us better. We had a fun time recording this episode!

 

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In this episode we discuss the recent abortion ban in the state of Texas that went into effect on September 1, 2021. We share our opinions on this issue and break down the statement that the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, gave when signing the law into effect. 

 

Sources:

https://www.forbes.com/profile/whitney-wolfe-herd/?sh=572786a83147

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/01/health/texas-abortion-law-facts.html

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/05/18/texas-heartbeat-bill-abortions-law/

​​https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/07/texass-governor-pledges-try-eliminate-all-rapists-prevent-rape-related-abortions/

 

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In this episode we open up and share our journey since Halie was diagnosed with cancer when she was 5 years old. She has been cancer free for 10+ years but her diagnosis was the start of a lifelong journey of recovery and healing for the whole family. 

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this month, we wanted to share our story to raise awareness of the effects of Pediatric Cancer.

 

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Sources:

https://www.kidsvcancer.org/creating-hope-overview/

https://hopeandheroes.org/my-cancercon-experience-why-not-me/

https://www.acco.org/

In this episode we highlight some heroes that put their own lives on the line to help victims of the 9/11 attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in the U.S. Our hearts go out to all of those who lost loved ones and who were affected by this tragedy. 

Sources:

https://www.businessinsider.com/7-incredible-stories-of-heroism-on-911-2015-9

https://www.girlsglobe.org/2013/09/11/remembering-the-female-heroes-of-911/

https://medium.com/@amomama/remembering-the-female-heroes-of-9-11-675757dcf831

In this lifestyle episode we talk about our main bucket list items. We discovered that the main theme was travel...no surprise! We’d love to hear what’s on the top of your bucket list! 

 

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Sources:

https://nurse.org/articles/time-magazine-nurse/

In this episode we talk about how social media, and the media in general, has certain beauty standards and how it affects self-esteem. We also talk about the body positive movement and how the world needs to be more inclusive of all sizes, shapes, colors, personalities, and backgrounds. Here is your reminder that you are BEAUTIFUL! 

 

Dove Reverse Selfie Commercial:

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Sources:

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/fashion/new-ashley-graham-lingerie-line-purple

 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/ashley-graham-gives-birth-first-child-1268617/

 

https://www.instagram.com/ashleygraham/

 

https://www.today.com/style/what-s-average-size-16-new-normal-us-women-t103315

 

https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2021/05/26/body-image-media-fashion-poll-data

This week, we dive into the history of Women competing at the Olympics and highlight a few female gold medalists!

 

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Sources:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-04/who-was-the-first-woman-to-win-gold-medal-olympics-games/100329474

 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/team-usa-tokyo-olympics-medal-tally-women-soar-11628425153

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm