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THE HER MIC SERIES:
The Her Mic series is our way of passing the mic to women of color, in particular Black women, whose voices and stories have been marginalized for too long, as well as women who have experiences bearing upon the important conversations around anti-racism. In typical FWSS fashion, these are heart-centered conversations, told from where She sits.
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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It’s not about education, it’s about enlightenment.”
This week we’re passing the mic to Kathy Gordon and her teenage daughters, Ava and Giulia. From Kathy's upbringing in a diverse neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, to her experiences navigating whiteness as a Black mother in some of NYC's most prestigious private schools, the Gordon women have a lot to say about this moment in history.
Kathy is a 53-year old NYC native and Founder of The Book Hook, a book marketing, graphic design and promotion company operating in traditional and digital media. Formerly the dedicated director of Brand Development for Harper Collins, Kathy has developed campaigns for bestselling authors from Stephen King to Hillary Clinton, as well as branding alliances for numerous TV series and feature films.
THE HER MIC SERIES:
The Her Mic series is our way of passing the mic to women of color, in particular Black women, whose voices and stories have been marginalized for too long, as well as women who have experiences bearing upon the important conversations around anti-racism. In typical FWSS fashion, these are heart-centered conversations, told from where She sits.
DONATE:
Send us your receipts for donations to anti-racism efforts and organizations and we will hook you up with some FWSS swag.
LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
(917) 781-2197
Like what you hear? Leave us a review!
Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast
Starting this week, we are passing over the mic to women of color. Here's why.
DONATE:
Send us your receipts for donations to anti-racism efforts and organizations and we will hook you up with some FWSS swag.
LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
(917) 781-2197
Like what you hear? Leave us a review!
Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast
Christie and Izzy may not be experts on a lot of topics - but this week they feel they are more than well-equipped to talk about uncertainty. From uncertainty with Christie's job security, to Izzy's consideration of whether or not to relocate, this episode is packed with updates & reflection.
ARE YOU OKAY?
Join us for a virtual wellness event on Sunday 5/31 at 1 PM. This workshop is being led by Dominique Dove of @yourmindinbloom and will discuss strategies for reaching out to a loved one who might be struggling using evidence-based techniques to provide support. This event is free, with registration opening on 5/25.
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Feeding the Frontline
GoFundMe: A Safe Way Home for Brittany
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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It's been a while since Christie & Izzy had an honest catch-up on their experiences in quarantine. As we all struggle to create new routines in our lives, we reflect on the shape our days have started to take. Plus - Christie describes a run-in with the police, Izzy still remembers how to do basic arithmetic, and both Capricorns are walking a fine line with their neighbors.
LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
(917) 781-2197
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Feeding the Frontline
GoFundMe: A Safe Way Home for Brittany
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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Christie and Izzy interview Brittany Bennett, a medical provider on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Brittany is the Nurse Manager of a Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Brooklyn. Her unit is now a COVID+ adult ICU. Formerly, Brittany was a Peds, PICU, And NICU nurse in Manhattan. She grew up in New Jersey, attended Villanova University (go Cats!) for undergrad and New York University for her Masters in Public Administration for Nurse Leaders. Britt loves to travel, sail, and take Bar Method classes with Christie!
DONATE:
Feeding the Frontline
GoFundMe: A Safe Way Home for Brittany
Like what you hear? Leave us a review!
Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast
Introducing a special series from the From Where She Sits podcast - Strategies for Sanity.
It's become clear over the past couple of weeks that we're coming to grips with a "new normal." Christie + Izzy are interviewing guests who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis who can help shed some light (and maybe even some hope!) on the questions we're all having during this unprecedented time.
This week: With over 10 million Americans now unemployed, many New Yorkers are wondering how they will make rent. We're interviewing Meaghan Whyte, a nonprofit housing attorney here in NY, about rent strikes, public benefits, landlord communication, and more! Meg is a staff attorney at Mobilization for Justice, a civil legal services nonprofit in NYC. At MFJ, she represents tenants in Housing, Supreme, and Federal Court in both defensive and affirmative litigation. She is a fellow Capricorn, a self-loathing Mets fan, and a connoisseur of trashy British reality television.
Resources:
Department of Social Security - Human Resources Administration (HRA)
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/about/about-hra.page
The intake hotline at Mobilization for Justice is open Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM:
Manhattan & Brooklyn - (212) 417-3888
Bronx - (212) 417-3889
http://mobilizationforjustice.org
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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As our collective anxieties escalate, Christie and Izzy are taking a minute to do an honest check-in. Comfort is becoming increasingly difficult to find & hone - so instead of self-care, maybe this is a moment of self-preservation, of mutual understanding, and of imperfection. If you need to give yourself 20 minutes to feel - this episode is for you.
Sending all of our listeners peace & good health 🦋
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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It's been a crazy week. As we all try to come to terms with the "new normal" that is COVID-19, we thought we'd take a moment to discuss our collective anxiety in this moment. No - this isn't another panic-inducing rant to stay inside. We're earnestly discussing how to manage expectations, disappointment, fear, and - you guessed it - anxiety in this week's Time Capsule episode.
If you or a loved one are struggling for any reason during this time - please shoot us an email: [email protected]. We will do our best to help coordinate relief.
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Two years after Christie + Izzy released the "Her Faith" episode, your favorite soul sitters have done almost a complete 180 with their spiritual beliefs. Is Christie still finding comfort in mediums? Does Izzy believe in an afterlife? And a special bonus question in honor of the late James Lipton (Inside the Actors Studio): If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
DONATE: Cycle for Survival / Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental.
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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.