If you aren’t doing monthly self breast exams, you need to start. 1 in 8 women will develop some form of breast cancer over her lifetime. Bri recently found a lump and knew it wasn’t to be taken lightly. Tune in to find out what her experience entailed including getting her first mammogram and ultrasound done and what the results were. Curious to hear what other women have experienced with this so be sure to shout us out on Instagram @women.unfiltered with your feedback. The more we talk about this openly, the more we can bring awareness to the topic and hopefully help save lives. <3

Recording Date: 03/12/2021

Welcome to our kick-off startup series episode! Are you here because you want to start a CPG company? This episode features our very own Women Unfiltered co-host Lynn Callaway and her journey starting a CPG personal care products startup, Ollie & Otto. Lynn dives into how her startup began, some of the challenges along the way and various tips for current and future entrepreneurs.

Xo, Lynn & Bri

In this episode, we dive into:

2:00 - when did O&O start and the history

5:27 - deodorant - what is “the burn”

9:14 - where the name “Ollie & Otto” came from

12:00 - did you grow up thinking you wanted to be an entrepreneur

14:00 - what have been some of the biggest challenges

15:30 - one major tip for entrepreneurs starting their own company

17:20 - how much it can cost for a startup to develop good branding

18:00 - where did the owl symbol come from?

19:40 - how did you decide to register as an LLC?

22:22 - filing for an EIN number through the IRS

24:00 - how do you and your husband split the work?

25:15 - creating a brand/product because of a trend vs living and breathing it

28:40 - any tips for starting a business?

Recording Date: 3/21/2021

The tea is spilled. There’s trouble in royal-ville and we’re here to dive in deep to the drama surrounding the interview Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dished with Oprah. There have been some heated conversations surrounding this interview and the aftermath of other celebrities opinions on this conversation that went down. Part of this discussion leads into our take on cancel culture and how we’re navigating these discussions at the dinner table.

Xo, Lynn & Bri

In this episode, we dive into:

1:48 - #stopasianhate

7:29 - the royals!

8:40 - what was the biggest revelation for us?

12:35 - Piers Morgan’s response

16:45 - why Archie won’t be prince

22:00 - the Queen’s statement

28:12 - the monarchy of England and colonization

29:00 - is the Royal Family racist?

31:30 - does it matter to the Royal Family that Megan is bi-racial? She wasn’t the first.

33:07 - circling back to the Piers Morgan drama

33:40 - race baiting / race card

34:42 - Sharon Osbourne vs Sheryl Underwood

38:56 - cancel culture

47:36 - media plays a big part in perpetuating stereotypes

57:00 - diversity and inclusion training should be a requirement in jobs

58:10 - is this something the Royal Family can come back from?

Recording Date: 3/21/2021

We may have gone off script (okay, we didn’t even attempt the outline) for this episode, but it’s full of fun randomness. Truly, everything from navigating unemployment, considering tiny house living, exploring the world of alcohol-free nootropic / euphorics drinks, and discussing lake-dwelling serial killers. We hope you enjoy this quickie episode as much as we did. PS Bri clearly needs to brush up on her horror movie knowledge. Lynn is done with her.

Xo,

Lynn & Bri

In this episode, we dive into:

1:45 - planning a 3 y/o pandemic birthday party

4:45 - alcohol & inflammatory conditions like endometriosis and hashimotos

6:00 - nootropics / euphorics drinks

6:45 - navigating unemployment

8:13 - van life / tiny house life

10:15 - is lake life the best life?

11:00 - Does anyone else think of Jason in lakes?

14:15 - Is Georgia’s Lake Lanier Haunted?

19:40 - more navigating unemployment

20:14 - rejection is redirection

21:49 - bringing your whole self to the interview process

Recording Date: 03/12/2021

Resources:

https://wonsulting.com/ - Career resources and coaching. “rejection is redirection”

Welcome integrative gynecologist, Dr. Juaquita Callaway, to the pod! Lynn and Bri have both experienced their own health journeys and know it’s important to be an educated consumer in this space and be your own advocate. We’re diving into important topics with a doctor who combines both traditional and holistic approaches to working with patients.

In this episode, we dive into:

1:00 - Quick recap on the Texas 2021 snowpocalypse

5:00 - Dr. Juaquita intro

6:17 - what is holistic health and how does it differ from traditional medicine

7:15 - integrative medicine

10:30 - how/why did you decide to focus on holistic medicine

11:30 - is healthcare going backwards

11:50 - the pharmaceutical and insurance industries are dictating care

12:50 - educating patients

13:50 - practices that charge a monthly subscription

15:50 - what is your typical patient and what are some common issues

16:29 - what would you say to those who feel like integrative medicine is for the affluent

19:09 - primary care doctor vs OBGYN

19:50 - PAP vs Pelvic exam - they are NOT the same

22:20 - do you recommend a PAP every year?

25:30 - HPV testing

27:12 - does HPV affect women and men differently?

30:25 - preventative measures

33:10 - can men ask for this type of screening in their annual wellness exam?

36:40 - Listeners Q’s

40:30 - what are some natural ways to balance hormones

44:02 - should we be getting our hormones tested on a regular basis?

45:30 - Brain fog

47:20 - where can folks connect with you?

Where to connect with Dr. Callaway:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juaquita-callaway-md-b444866/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticGynecology

Website: https://holisticgynecology.com

Recording Date: 02/21/2021

Welcome our first guest, Trina L. Hill! Trina is a FinTech executive, wife, mother, author, speaker, and career and business coach focused on helping women see themselves beyond their current circumstances. Trina believes "You are More Than The Seat You Occupy." ™

In this episode, we dive into:

5:30 - How to wear multiple hats and be successful with it

10:18 - Define success for ourselves and what good enough looks like

14:05 - Have male counterparts been supportive of you [Trina]] paving your own path in the tech industry - especially earlier in your career?

16:20 - What is the key thing that has helped Trina stay and excel in the tech industry

18:45 - Is an MBA necessary to grow in the tech industry? How did it help you?

27:40 - What is your why/purpose/calling?

33:45 - What piece of career advice would you give to women working in the tech industry (or any industry)?

39:50 - Homework assignment for our audience

40:18 - How do you choose to live life authentically?

42:45 - Refined authenticity - what is it?

47:56 - Diversity of thought

Where to connect with Trina:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trinalhill/

Instagram: @onlytrinalhill

Website: www.TrinaLHill.com

Recording Date: 1/31/2021

Back at it again on the relationship train. There’s just a lot to touch on and we’ve only scratched the surface. We’re talking about friendships and partnerships...sometimes people are only in your life for a season and that’s OKAY.

In this episode, we dive into:

3:20, Bri dives into her toxic relationship experiences

15:45, Lynn’s toxic relationships

34:52, Starting new friendships - is it harder as you get older?

40:26, Respectful relationships *TRIGGER WARNING* we discuss mentally and physically abusive relationships

44:20, How to attract positive people

45:30, You are enough <3

Recording Date: 1/24/2021

We’re here to give you real talk (per usual) about relationships…just in time for #hallmarkholiday Valentine’s Day! Ask almost anyone - no relationship is perfect, but communication is key to building a solid foundation between you and your partner(s).

In this episode, we dive into:

- how we met our husbands

- staying true to ourselves and our individuality

- learning to set boundaries

- navigating the struggles that come with any relationship

Recording Date: 1/24/2021

Let’s unpack this. Racial tensions were and still are high - there's a lot of work to be done. We recorded this episode pre 2020 elections. And while elections have passed, there are many aspects of race, diversity and racial tensions that Lynn dives deep into and can hopefully help you understand from her experience what it’s like growing up as a black woman in America. Recorded on 9/26/2020.

4:00 - Perspective of police from a black woman’s perspective

6:45 - Mental health and police interactions (Edward Wright, age 20)

12:00 - 2 party system - is it broken?

16:00 - Jim Crow

20:30 - Black on Black Crime

28:30 - Do other countries have better healthcare?

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses mental health topics (alcoholism, bipolar, etc) that may be uncomfortable and triggering for some individuals. If you need support at any time, please reach out to a qualified professional or reach out to one of the resources listed in our show notes below. You are not alone. <3

This is a hard episode for us - truly, editing and re-listening had us in tears - but we know it’s important to talk about these topics and experiences to show how we’ve worked through certain obstacles in our lives and become stronger because of them. 

Growing up, both of us lived through traumatic experiences witnessing our loved ones go through mental health struggles. These experiences shaped us into who we are today and we never knew we had such similar upbringings until we started sharing our stories in this episode. Recorded on 9/12/2020.

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1:00 - Disclaimer - Always seek help from a mental health professional

2:05 - Lynn’s experience growing up with mental health struggles in her family

20:30 - Bri’s experience growing up with an alcoholic mother

43:45 - (Lynn) Navigating not having a close relationship with her mom

49:45 - (Bri) How it affected her into adulthood

52:15 - Becoming stronger women because of our experiences

53:15 - Concerns with “will this happen to me?”

54:25 - Always feeling the need to be in control and how to work through that

55:50 - Communicating your struggles will help in the long run

58:20 - Building healthy boundaries