Riveting Broads

The broads are joined by Juls Donovan, owner and chief creator at the breakthrough handcrafted, knitware shop, Salem Style, to talk about language, performative humility, gendered communications, the emotional labor of punctuation and the burden of ‘existing’ as a woman in the world.

Molly, Jacqui and Juls tackle the important topic of imposter syndrome - and how it manifests in asserting ourselves as women in the world. The three women unpack the stories society tells us about strength, power and language — and aren’t sorry about it.

Also, jokes!

The broads are joined by Senator Joan Lovely to explore the importance of feeling ‘heard’ as a constituent and the ‘politics’ (pun-intended) of power dynamics in leadership, political representation, legislative influence, social media and advocacy in maintaining a healthy relationship with government.

The three unpack how vital healthy dialogues with and consistent access to government officials can enact positive, tangible results in enhancing both our local and national conversations. Additionally, Molly, Jacqui and Senator discuss the implications of ‘uneven’ gendered expectations for women in politics.

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In the studio this week, Molly and Jacqui are joined by Miranda Aisling, founder of Miranda’s Hearth, BevArt and the Big Massachusetts Tiny House Festival, and all around stellar human, to discuss traditionally gendered spaces, community art programming, the low bar that is set for women in most professional arenas and the opportunities available to flip the script on what success looks like.

Through the lens of the creative economy, the three broads talk about the power behind being underestimated, knowing when and how to share your story and how women can literally and figuratively create a narrative where they control the ending.

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Jacqui and Molly are joined by Arjana and Kristina Makoci, co-owners of the dynamic life coaching business, Regulate Yours, where they help a full range of individuals identify their goals and reach their dreams.

The four broads talk about their shared experience as young, female entrepreneurs, healthy relationships, society’s fixation on the ‘next phase’ and how important it is to find work that is about ‘who’ you are vs. ‘what’ you do.

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In the studio this week, Jacqui and Molly are joined by Kristen Morrell, registered dietician, nutritionist and expert in functional medicine, to explore the polarizing arguments surrounding government-mandated vaccinations for children, associated public health risks, functional medicine, holistic health and the trials and tribulations of speaking up at the risk of controversy.

This episode marks the first time that the broads intentionally tackle a topic that all three women approach from different but interrelated perspectives — and that is centered on an emotionally-charged and extremely complex issue that is continuously evolving.

The Riveting Broads’ platform is intended as a safe space to ask questions that you might be hesitant to address in everyday life. The hope is that by forcing a conversation around something deemed ‘risky’ in social contexts, we can all have a more productive dialogue across the board.

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In this week’s episode, Molly and Jacqui are joined by Lisa Ann Santin, owner of The LASS Wardrobe, style coach and host of The Wardrobe Muse podcast, to talk about the dynamics of intergenerational power.

The three broads talk ageism, sexism, professional taboos, having the guts to build non-traditional relationships and to set the right boundaries to give yourself the space to stand in your power -- no matter where you are.

Molly and Jacqui are joined by Cara Hutchins, owner of Communications Ink, to talk Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow’s concept of the Shine Theory, or “an intentional investment, over the long term, in helping someone be their best self—and relying on their help in return” as viewed through the lens of womanhood.

The three explore how the Shine Theory has manifested in their own lives, how envy, competition and insecurity can ravage personal and professional relationships and the true value of women supporting women in building collective change movements.

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On the 5th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge, Molly and Jacqui are joined by Nancy Frates, entrepreneur, international speaker and mother of Pete Frates, the founder of the viral sensation and international phenomenon that changed the face of ALS research. The trio talk about gender dynamics in personal and professional relationships, the incredibly simple but transformative power of kindness, social media and philanthropy and how authentic personal connections can be the key to building momentum.

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In this Riveting Broads episode, the ladies speak with Christy Murfitt, vice president at Imprivata, a leading software company in the healthcare space, about being a breadwinner, planning (or not planning) for the tragically unique dynamic of the stay-at-home dad, the different recharge languages we speak and how to set healthy and sustainable boundaries at work and at home.

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Molly and Jacqui are joined by Daybar Gaye, founder of the acclaimed @eatdrinknorthshore_explore account on Instagram and co-host of the Eat Drink North Shore podcast, to talk about what battles are worth picking when it comes to race. The three women explore the inherent value (and potential risk!) in having uncomfortable conversations in hopes of becoming a better, more empathetic person. The three women address emotional labor, privilege, who can or cannot use the 'black card' and the difference between assimilation and appropriation, in the context of racial identity.

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