When Mothers Lead: Matriarchy Now

We sat down with Amy Jo Hutchison, an American economic justice advocate, to discuss the effects of poverty on mothers in America as well as her experience testifying in front of congress.

We sat down with Heide Gottner-Abendroth, a renowned German feminist advocating matriarchy studies. 

We sat down with Martina Necklace-Merida, a State-Certified Independent Provider at the Department of Developmental Disabilities in Ohio.

We sat down with Letha Pugh, co-founder of Bake Me Happy. 

We sat down with Elizabeth Brown, the President & CEO of YWCA of Columbus, to discuss racism and how she and others can help empower women to promote peace, justice, freedom, dignity for all.

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We’re wrapping up season one with Laura Sullivan and Molly Rampe-Thomas of Just Choice. In this episode we’re discussing the work both Laura and Molly are doing as advocates for reproductive justice in Ohio.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/DEin3tvap1jktJuTD-Lb_uOWPbI?utm_source=copy_url 

Tiffani Kendrick joins us this week to reflect on her journey through motherhood and how faith and proper self-care has helped her to overcome unexpected challenges.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/LuW-A2l7Pn1Uj8laEOffi7TUEOE?utm_source=copy_url 

This week we’re sitting down with poet Stevi Knighton, a single mom and Motherful Collective member to discuss the power of creating matriarchal communities.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/9xo40tk5eXE04IPjTEW7rBz-r5o?utm_source=copy_url 

Aramis Sundiata, Executive Director of People’s Justice Project joins us to discuss grassroots organizing and building power in Ohio and how the matriarchs in his life impact his leadership and personal growth.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4N6QWk-9tixu7voOAkb25_5D0wg?utm_source=copy_url

This week we’re sitting down with Rhiannon Carnes, Founder and Executive Director of Ohio Women’s Alliance and Ohio Women’s Alliance Action Fund to discuss reproductive justice and its intersection with motherhood.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/W6QH3OSHZXSlvN4ODMxq1Pz_RdA?utm_source=copy_url