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We're Gonna Talk About ItAll the Way with ERA!!We're talking with Betty Folliard, founder of ERA Minnesota and a champion for Equal Rights for all. Support the show
2024-02-1044 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItWe're Gonna Talk About It Season 2 TrailerWe're BACK! Buffie Blesi and Carolyn Pool took a much needed break to build out our new film production studio - Rockstoria Studios - and get grounded after a flurry of activity. But while we were gone, the world continued to be on fire and we need to talk about it. Buckle up! Support the show
2024-02-0713 min
Brian Oake ShowEp 276 - Buffie Blesi, rockwhatyougotlive.com/Roe V Wade was recently overturned by the SCOTUS. Well, fuck that.Buffie Blesi, founder and CEO of Rock What You Got, has put together a very real way to fight what you believe in and have a blast doing it. Rise For Roe is all about getting out the vote, helping to phrase the next steps and rocking the hell out. It's coming up quick! Listen and learn. Enjoy :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-141h 07Brian Oake ShowEp 276 - Buffie Blesi, rockwhatyougotlive.com/Roe V Wade was recently overturned by the SCOTUS. Well, fuck that.Buffie Blesi, founder and CEO of Rock What You Got, has put together a very real way to fight what you believe in and have a blast doing it. Rise For Roe is all about getting out the vote, helping to phrase the next steps and rocking the hell out. It's coming up quick! Listen and learn. Enjoy :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-141h 07
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 23 | Taking Back the Funeral Industry - Women and the Business of DeathHosts Buffie & Carolyn of the We're Gonna Talk About It podcast discuss women in the death and funeral industry. This includes the history of women taking charge, what happened to switch to a male dominated field, and why women are once again dominating the industry. Over 65% of graduates from university mortuary programs are women. While these numbers are impressive, a lot of skepticism and sexism block women from moving up in the profession. Many industry experts believe however, that women are the future of funerals (see what I did there?)Joined by guest Angela Woosley...
2022-07-261h 11
We're Gonna Talk About ItEpisode 22: June 24, 2022 - The Day the Supreme Court Overturned RoeHosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss what it means to live without the protection of Roe v. Wade, and the rights that could possibly be taken next.Music clips covers of We're Not Gonna Take It performed by Kulturskolan i Lessebo - We're Not Gonna Take It (Cover) - YouTube and We're not gonna take it ( Dee Snider/Twisted Sister)- Ballad cover by Anika - YouTubeSupport the show
2022-06-2529 min
Jearlyn SteelePresenting New Options for Your Artistic EarOn this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn speaks with: Urban Classic founder/drummer Michael Bland "The Roommate" actresses Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards "HAIR BALL! A Bigfoot Musical Adventure" playwright Josef Evans and actress Maren Ward Rock What You Got owner Buffie Blesi
2022-06-0635 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 21 | Play Like A Girl - Women In SportsThis episode celebrates all things that are WOMEN IN SPORTS! From some early trailblazers, to the fiftieth anniversary of Title 9, to our remarkable teams that continue to amass victories surpassing their male counterparts and Olympic athletes that always inspire us.Yet, maybe unsurprisingly, these athletes are still woefully underpaid, sometimes to the tune of earning as much as one hundred percent less than their male counterparts.Hosts Buffie & Carolyn will also welcome our newest female sports team, Minnesota Aurora, a female-led & community owned pre-professional women's soccer team that willbegin to play...
2022-05-191h 02
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 20 | The Pink TaxThis weeks We’re Gonna Talk About It podcast episode is about The Pink Tax & all the ways women get hosed buying everyday items. Annually, the pink tax costs about $2,300.00 in overpayment for items marketed to women. Listen in to hear more about this economic phenomenon and how it is evident in everyday items & even necessary health needs/medicine.With special guest Shanan Custer. Shanan and Carolyn make up the 2 Sugars Show and have performed together in 2 Sugars, Room for Cream, Sometimes There’s Wine, and the upcoming Bad Things, Good Whiskey. Addit...
2022-04-2137 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 19 | LOOK OUT! There's a Gap There.This episode is about the thing that started it all for Rock What You Got™ (RWYG), the Gender Pay Gap. Hosts Buffie & Carolyn talk about the origins of RWYG’s mission, the highlights & challenges, & how much work lies ahead with gender gaps. Buffie & Carolyn will also introduce RWYG's exciting Pub & Club summer events that will center around education and awareness of gender gaps including pay, education, housing, digital, & more.Sources:The U.S women's soccer team reaches an equal pay settlement : NPR The pay gap was mentioned in the first 3 minutes of the 2...
2022-04-0748 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 18 | Terrible TalesThis episode is a look at the stories children learn through books, movies & video games that teach screwed-up gender roles. Hosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss the origins of those stories, (commonly known as Fairy Tales), how Hollywood & pop culture has perpetuated these harmful myths, & what is changing. Featuring guest Lily Baber-Coyle, founder and owner of Beaver Pond Press and author of Princess and the Pee, a feminist play on the classic story. For more resources on fairy tales for feminist kids, check out resources like A Mighty Girl Damsels in Ch...
2022-03-2456 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 17 | Women in TV & FilmHosts Buffie & Carolyn talk about the history of women in TV & film, why women’s stories matter, what’s gotten better, & what the data tells us about how far there is to go.This episode’s guests include nationally known filmmakers and television writers:Gabby Reese, Filmmaker & host of Shot of InfluenceEmily Schmidt, writer and performer for film and television, currently on “Ghosts” on CBS Maya Washington, Rock What You Got’s February social media spotlight of women who are #MakingMovesNow Support the show
2022-03-101h 08
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 16 | The New ‘F’ Word: Do You Call Yourself a Feminist?, Part 2Feminism needs to do better. The good news is, there is a way. Intersectional Feminism is the current wave of feminism in America and it’s about time it was. In this episode, We’re Gonna Talk About It podcast hosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss Intersectional Feminism. What does it mean, and how can you actively incorporate it into your daily actions and interactions?If you believe equality is for everyone and want to make a personal difference, listen in to learn how to get started.Show resources:What i...
2022-02-1436 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 16 | The New ‘F’ Word: Do You Call Yourself a Feminist?, Part 1Part one of “The New ‘F’ Word: Do You Call Yourself a Feminist?" delves into a brief history of feminist movements in America, questions if there is a fourth or even fifth wave coming, & what that means for the future of the feminist movement. Hosts Buffie & Carolyn talk about their personal histories and feminist journeys, and wonder loudly and proudly on why some who support equality for women refuse to identify as a “feminist”.Resources:Get to Know bell hooks - The bell hooks center (berea.edu) Biography of bell hooks, Feminist Scholar (thoughtco.com) W...
2022-01-2441 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 15 | The Reset ButtonIn this episode called 'The Reset Button', hosts Buffie & Carolyn welcome 2022 and talk about their hopes for this year. They discuss why New Years resolutions are so hard to keep, and the emotional damage “failing” can cause. Instead, they offer alternatives to making resolutions while still concentrating on goals.Support the show
2022-01-0628 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 14 | Looking Back, Looking ForwardIn the final episode of 2021, Hosts Buffie & Carolyn re-cap what they’ve learned, highlights of past episodes, and what they’re looking forward to in 2022! If you’re a listener, thank you. Tell your friends about We’re Gonna Talk About It, especially if you think they should listen to a specific episode. If you have ideas for upcoming shows, don’t hesitate to contact “We’re Gonna Talk About It” at Podcast | Rock What You Got™ (rockwhatyougotlive.com) See you next season! The first episode of Season 2 will drop on January 6, available everywhere you get your podcasts.
2021-12-2140 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 13 | Supreme FailureIt’s shake up time gearing up for a new year of the “We’re Gonna Talk About It” podcast, but before that, take a detour to talk about the latest assault on women’s health care, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Your hosts are fired up as they navigate questions of why women’s health care is always under fire, and the issues facing those seeking help. Learn more about how you can support these organizations. Still fighting. No matter what. (weareplannedparenthoodaction.org) Home • Abortion Access Front (aafront.org)
2021-12-0942 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 12 | Bet a Dude Made This ThingFrom microphones being designed to amplify lower voices, phones being too big & pockets too small, nowhere to put purses in a car or restroom, and male-only car crash test dummies, it is clear that male-dominated design isn't just inconvenient for women, but can be dangerous too.Buffie & Carolyn discuss these issues, and welcome guests Tina Nguyen and Danika Hannon to tell us about careers for women in STEM and design!Sources used for this episode:4 Main Reasons Why There Is a Lack of Women in STEM - Built By MeInvisible Women: Exposing Data...
2021-10-181h 27
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 11 | What Are You Reading? With The Feminist Book ClubDid you know that International Podcast Day was last Thursday? To celebrate, We're Gonna Talk About It's guest is one of our favorite podcasters, Renee Powers! Renee is the Founder and CEO of The Feminist Book Club, and host of the Feminist Book Club Podcast! Get ready for a lively discussion about new feminist literature, why the term “chick lit” is BS, the books that shaped and inspired us as kids, and what we are reading now. Learn more about and subscribe to Feminist Book Club here: Feminist Book Club a Complete Feminist Experience Listen to Femi...
2021-10-071h 04
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 10, Part 3 | Body Image: Death to Diets!The diet industry makes $72 billion a year and has a 95% FAILURE RATE. This is just one reason why we say... DEATH TO DIETS! This episode is part 3/3 (or maybe not, this is a huge topic) of We're Gonna Talk About It's series on Body Image. Buffie & Carolyn speak on their own struggles with the diet industry and welcome an amazing guest, Jillian Lampert, CSO of The Emily Program. The Emily Program - A national leader in eating disordersSupport the show
2021-09-0858 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 10, Part 2 | Body Image: Mirror, MirrorThe journey to loving and accepting your body can be difficult.This week on the We’re Gonna Talk About It podcast is part 2 of our 3 part series on Body Image. ‘Mirror, Mirror’ explores body dysmorphia and disordered eating with hosts Buffie Blesi & Carolyn Pool, joined by guest Julie Wenzlick ( https://www.instagram.com/julie.better.everyday/ ) RWYG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockwhatyougotlive/RWYG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockWhatYouGotLiveRWYG Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWYGmnSupport the show
2021-08-261h 00
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 10, Part 1 | Body Image: How Did We Get Here?If you’ve ever felt bad about your body, you aren’t alone. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, but messages from media and society seem to be saying (over and over!) that there’s only one kind of “perfect” body, and if we don’t have it, we need to spend all of our time, effort and money to change. Women especially also get damaging messages about their bodies and sexuality, specifically from institutions dedicated to the subjugation of women and girls such as many religions, and “purity culture”.This week, hosts Buffie Blesi and Carolyn Pool on We’re Go...
2021-08-121h 07
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 9 | In The Name of Pride, Part 2Episode 9 is In The Name of Pride! A great way to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community is to continue to learn and ask questions. Rock What You Got podcast, We’re Gonna Talk About It, welcomes guest Emma VanVactor Lee, Educator, to answer questions as a guide for “Allyship 101”. This discussion also covers the emotional labor that LGBTQIA+ and persons of color go through daily, and how an ally can pull their weight when it comes to educating themselves.You can support and tip Emma (Instagram: @emmavanvactorlee) for this educational podcast episode on Venmo @emmavvl or PayPal...
2021-06-2447 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp. 9 | In The Name of Pride, Part 1Do you have questions about the LGBTQIA+ community or terms used (pronouns, etc.)? Send them to hello@rockwhatyougotlive.com!A great way to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community is to continue to learn and ask questions, and Rock What You Got will have an expert on the next podcast episode who can answer these questions.This year for Pride Month, RWYG is the producer of the Grand Marshal MASKqueerade Party at the Granada Theater & Amsterdam Bar on June 17th! Music, comedy, dance, drag shows, can you think of anything better?!Tickets...
2021-06-1010 minWe're Gonna Talk About ItEp 8 | But You Seem FineBuffie and Carolyn tackle a difficult but necessary conversation – finding help for those who struggle with mental illness and the people who love them, including Carolyn and Buffie themselves. Guests Sarah Webster Norton of Serving Those Serving, Jean Mills of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and Sue Abderholden of NAMI MN (National Alliance on Mental Illness) are joining to discuss the current mental health crisis, have an honest conversation on mental health discrimination, and share resources to support those struggling with mental illness.Help spread the word to support those struggling with mental illness, and...
2021-05-261h 10
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 7 | The Other MotherYou don’t have to give birth to be a mom. Dedicated to the admired woman who take on unconventional motherhood with courage and abundant love.“You are not alone if you have a village of support.” Amber Schindeldecker, is a single mother by choice. She will meet her newly adopted baby boy this month, after braving through to the end of a 6-year biological fertility journey. “The more you bring in the better. It’s all about expanding.” Stephanie March, Food and Dining Editor, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, and sounding off on Weekly Dish on...
2021-05-111h 03
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 6 | Sheroes Among UsSuperhero powers derive from adversity and become amplified into something that can be honored. Wonder Woman is the gold standard for many generations of women. Female heroes might live next door to you, like teachers and healthcare workers. Guest Sheroes: Angie Haigh, Hospice Registered Nurse, and Sarah Salisbury, Stage Manager in waiting and Receptionist at Secondhand Hounds, recall heroic moments during the pandemic.Support the show
2021-04-2149 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 5 | Get Your Laws Off My BodyShe didn’t terminate your pregnancy. She terminated hers. Who gets to decide how and when you procreate? Regardless of what you decide, the choice is extremely personal, difficult, and your life is forever changed. Buffie Blesi and Carolyn Pool discuss abortion and the regulation war around women’s bodies. Special guests from Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), Leah Montgomery, Director of Government Affairs and Health Finance, and BreAnna Bemboom, Field Manager, weigh in about supporting your choice from the frontline.Support the show
2021-04-081h 00
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 4 | Hepeating to HERstoryWomen’s ideas, inventions, and identities have been downplayed throughout history. It is likely you have experienced this feeling at work through a behavior known as repeating. Hepeating is the idea you called out that was ignored and suddenly credited to a man. This episode gives credit to the contributions of extraordinary women that are unknown. Guest Sara Given from the Anoka County Historical Society joins the conversation to show how historical research can be used to unearth the hidden influence of women.Support the show
2021-03-2549 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 3 | The Bestie BondFamous best friends like Lucy and Ethel (I LOVE LUCY) and Rachel and Monica (FRIENDS), show us what best friends are for: keeping secrets, laughing until you snort, and going on regrettable adventures that are still great, because SHE is by your side.Think back to the moment that made your friendship level up to the bestie connection. Was it the whisky or did you just need a place to live? Suddenly a deeper relationship blooms and you have traditions like watching the Tom Jone’s Holiday special each year. She becomes the essential part of how yo...
2021-03-1146 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 2 | Friendships BrokenFriendships are like waves; quietly lapping at the sand, calming our soul and making us happy. But sometimes those waves are non-existent, fierce or even dark. What happens to our friendships over time and how can we nurture them or make the tough and sometimes traumatic decision to let them go. We talk with friendship expert Dr. Marisa G Franco to find out how to solve your friendship problems. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rockwhatyougot)Support the show
2021-02-2543 min
We're Gonna Talk About ItEp 1 | Gal Pal LoveIt's the month of love and we're celebrating that quintessential holiday - Galentine's Day! But first, we need to explore its origins, dissect the holiday that came before it - Valentine's Day - and talk about why you need to gather all your friends together (safely via video or masked and distanced) and have your own Galentine's celebration. Guests include Laura Roos, Founder of Minny and Paul and the host of the podcast So Fail So Good and or Gal Pals Amy Thompson. Support the show
2021-02-1257 minWe're Gonna Talk About ItWe're Gonna Talk About It - TrailerWelcome to We’re Gonna Talk About It. The podcast that unearths topics around being female that are unknown, unspoken, taboo or just downright perplexing and we “Talk About it” with each other as well as our fabulous guests who will help you navigate through them. I’m Buffie Blesi, your co-host and founder of Rock What You Got, a social enterprise dedicated to gender equality and the creator and producer of We’re Gonna Talk About It. Support the show
2021-02-0808 min