Weekly Woman

As three women sat on a roof, having lunch and sharing their first period stories, they realized something. That each of their stories were unique, yet totally relatable. They wanted to hear more. All 3.7 billion of them.

Firstperiodstories.com is a place where they share their unique stories, whether they be funny, cringe-worthy, or just plain awkward.

It's a place for those experiencing their first period where they can go and not feel so alone. Because we all know you can be armed with tampons and pads, and still not be ready for your period.

This is a place for us to laugh, because how else are we supposed to deal with the once-a-month war in our uterus?

But mostly, they've created a community that supports each other, no matter what bloody mess we're in. Because we're all going through this together.  We're so excited to have the girls from First Period Stories on the Podcast today to discuss their amazing blog and Newsletter!

Laura Catania worked in Guatemala before coming back to America and working in the non-profit sector.  We're so excited to talk to Laura today about her life, her work, her period, and being a part of the Jubilance sisterhood!

Learn more at Jubilance.com/blog

Euphelia is an Economics Major at the University of Toronto, Banker by day, Radio host by night.  She is passionate about ethical, vegan living and Loves yoga, piano, and aerial aerobics.  She was a finalist for Miss Worlds Canada 2020 and will be competing in the title of Miss Canada 2021 in June!

This week we talk about how the uncertainty of time in COVID affects our cycle and then we talk to entrepreneur Miyoshi Days who's creating a community to talk all things Periods!  Miyoshi Days (@miyoshidays) is a menstrual advocate, activist, thought leader, and founder of Hate the Dot (@hatethedot). Hate the Dot's mission is to help turn menstrual cycles into self-care rituals through education and advocacy. Hate the Dot is launching a community-based online platform this February where you can access experts, educational materials, videos, and ask those questions about your body that you’re just too afraid to ask anyone else.   On the platform, Miyoshi talks about periods, mental health, nutrition, hormones, vaginas...all of it. Miyoshi has a strong passion for educating, empowering, and helping women and menstruators alike prioritize their health and self-care.   Hate the Dot has been featured in dozens of publications such as Teen Vogue and NBC.   Learn more about Miyoshi and read her whole story on our blog Jubilance.com/blog

It's been almost a year of life in a Pandemic, and we're talking first about how to find self care during this time.  Next, we hear from Sydney Brown, a Bay Area-based executive and corporate consultant who specializes in conflict management and resolutions within corporate teams, and navigating gender, cultural and interpersonal dynamics in the workplace. She's also pursuing her Ph.D. in clinical psychology where she's leading research on the effects of blind loyalty among employees who work at technology companies. Sydney also assists in teaching a class on Executive Leadership at Berkeley's Haas School of Business.  Find out more at www.Jubilance.com/blog

This month we're celebrating Black History Month by looking back at the history of Cicely Tyson, the Actress and Model shattering Black Stereotypes and then we dive into our interview with the Bloody Bitches founders Nayanka Paul and Zoe Vella about their organization that creates a space curated for all bodies that bleed.  Learn more at www.Jubilance.com/blog

Jane Bolin was the first Black Judge in the United States, and Adeline works in Politics in DC now!  Hear from these two ladies striving to fight for a better United States.  And learn more at www.jubilance.com/blog

This week we're talking about Shirley Chisholm and how she influenced our now Vice President Kamala Harris!  We also talk to Shakina about her work as an entrepreneur in sex education.  Learn more at Jubilance.com

Lina Taylor is a two-time beach volleyball Olympian, real estate business owner, mentor to elite athletes, co-founder of a college football award, wife of a Super Bowl champion and mother of three. She has a full life of reinvention and that did not happen by accident. She grew up in Communist Bulgaria and at seventeen came to the US to further her education. Unsatisfied with her first job she followed her passion, learned to play beach volleyball all while working three jobs and she qualified for the Olympics in two years. She is now a career coach and we’re excited to have her on the show today!  Check out her full interview at www.Jubilance.com/blog