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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 show2024-02-1044 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 show2024-02-0713 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/privacy2022-10-141h 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/privacy2022-10-141h 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 show2022-06-2529 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 Blesi2022-06-0635 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 show2022-03-101h 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