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Convos With LolaEpisode #13 Women need to stop silencing our hormonesIn this episode Annie and Meddy rant about the health system, society's insistence in calling women "anomalies" and the normalizing of period talk and hormonal health. If you are a woman that feels like your health is out of your control or that modern medicine does not work for you, this episode is an invitation to go deeper and question everything... Question US if you will.
If you are interested in getting more information about the topic, the two experts mentioned in this discussion are:
Alisa Vitti, founder...2021-02-0446 minConvos With LolaEpisode #12 Competing with others or with yourself?Why do we as women feel the need to compete with each other? And how does the competition look different for us?
In this week’s episode of Convos with Lola Annie and I dive into a conversation about competition with ourselves, each other, and how it changes from person to person.
We discuss why as women are we learn to compare ourselves to one another and at times allow that to tear us down.
And why is it hard to believe that women can have genuine supportive relationships with one another as...2020-11-1200 minConvos With LolaEpisode #11: Asking for help when we struggle can save our lives...What does it mean to discuss mental health or even ask for help?
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This is the topic of our latest episode. We discuss what mental health means to us and what we are doing to nurture our mental health is a positive way.
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We also discuss why asking for help is important to our personal and emotional growth, along with continuing to build positive and impactful relationships.
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It’s been a hot min so we hope you enjoy this intimate conversation between to close friends who’s relationship has begun to evolve into a uniquely strong sist...2020-10-2200 minConvos With LolaEpisode #10: Taking a stand for your health and your community.This week’s Episode of Convos with Lola has a very special guest Zakiya English founder of Grace Fitness. A non-profit organization that’s mission is to make health and fitness equitable and readily available to EVERYONE. Especially, the Black community, Latinx community and anyone who is in need of a positive lifestyle change, and may not be able to afford it.
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Zakiya’s passion and belief that everyone deserves to be healthy comes from her deeply rooted experiences with her own health and fitness.
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She shares her story of struggle and success with us and speaks openly...2020-09-151h 05Convos With LolaEpisode #9 3 Different Experiences Growing Up Latinx with Christina Fernandez-MorrowIn this week’s episode of Convos with Lola, Annie and I invited our dear Lola Christina Fernandez-Morrow on the show. She is a brilliant writer, blogger, festival organizer, podcaster with an amazing heart and doing her part to change the world for people of color.
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We share our experiences as 3 different Latinx women growing up in 3 different yet similar worlds. From our childhood experiences, to how we identify ourselves as well as how the world identifies us.
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We discuss our experiences of being multiracial and the multiple facets of racism such as micro aggression, colorism, color forgiveness and just not fitting in...2020-07-231h 17Convos With LolaEpisode #8 A necessary conversation on race with Robert CanadaFull Disclosure:
This podcast is not one that is meant to be light-hearted. Our intent is to bring awareness. And some of this discussion may get uncomfortable for our listeners. We believe it is important to face this discomfort in order for us to grow and recognize the change that needs to happen. We are only students learning to be better allies to our black brothers and sisters.
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In this week’s episode Convos with Lola, we are excited to have our first male Lola Robert Canada join us and share his story.
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Robert was born and r...2020-06-1057 minConvos With LolaEpisode #7 From teen mom to entrepreneur, how I wrote my own story with Tricia RivasTricia shares how she discovered her calling as a hair stylist, established her salons and takes time to give back to her community. Get ready to laugh and maybe even cry a little. This is a good one!
Tricia is a native Des Moines' southsider. She attended La James International College. Tricia is affiliated with Aveda and has completed many hours of Aveda training. She has been a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, Aveda, as well as a makeup educator for Toni & Guy Cosmetic Art Team.
Owning Trixies's Salon since 2007 and developing...2020-05-0754 minConvos With LolaEpisode #6 Making your own way in Digital Media and Stay Authentic in your Message This week we talk with JenniferKathryn King. A local Lola who has taken her passion for creating content in the digital realm for Big Names like Nike & Men’s Health and Fitness to her own company Invictus Media DSM.
Jennifer shares not only her impressive resume with us, also she share her journey about what it was like being one of the youngest Assistant Creative Directors in the the field at the time.
Jennifer opens up about the importance of developing relationships with her clients in order to tell an authentic and genuine st...2020-04-231h 01Convos With LolaEpisode #5 on Being a Fat Athlete and Living UnapologeticallyFull Disclosure:
This episode is discussing some triggering and sensitive topics. We openly discuss about Body Talk, Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating, Diet Culture as well as some explicit language. Our Goal is to assist in educating our community about this subject.
In this episode we converse with Sam Holstein a Des Moines "Lola" who wears many "Professional Hats". Everything from Social Media Marketing to Make -Up Artist. But that is not why we talked with her today.
Sam Opens up about what it is like being a Fat Athlete and unapologetically...2020-04-091h 12Convos With LolaEpisode #4 # STAYHOME COVID-19 WE Hear Ya!On this episode of Convos with Lola, the lolas are coming to you from their physical distancing corners of the world, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 in their community, what they are doing to contribute to flatten the curve while keeping their businesses running, and how they’ve had to Pivot in their professional and personal lives to support themselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Stay tuned for some best practices and as usual, some honest conversation.
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✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod ...2020-03-2655 minConvos With LolaEpisode #03 What does it mean to be sucessful in your own space and showing up for yourself. With Ciara LadromaIn Episode 3 of Convos with Lola Annie & I invite Ciara Ladroma to join us in a conversation about creating and establishing professional relationships through genuine authenticity. We discuss what mentorship looks like for us and wanting to be successful on our space. Along with what it means to show up for yourself.
As well as the creation of the Inner Circle Co. and the organization's mission!
So, sit back and enjoy a new conversation unfold with your favorite Lolas.
To Check out what the Inner Circle...2020-03-1237 minConvos With LolaEpisode #02 International Women’s Day especial episodeIn Episode 2 Annie and I discuss what it means for us to have female relationships in our lives. How they have influenced us and made us better Individuals. We have a real heart to heart and share some amazing truths about our upbringings and how it really wasn’t until in our adulthood that we discovered this incredible gift of real friendship. So, sit back and enjoy a new conversation unfold with your favorite Lolas.
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✘ License: CC BY...2020-03-1125 minConvos With LolaEpisode #01 Challenged base goal setting and Non-Profit work with Meghan McCoyIn our first episode Annie & I talk with Meghan McCoy founder of Great Humans Inc. & Board of Directors for The Women's Barbell Classic about challenged base goal setting, her non-profit work, her hustle as a speaker, fitness coach, adventure challenge seeker and entrepreneur. She shares her experiences growing up and how she faced life's many hurdles and also how she continues to help others define their paths to achieve their goals and how that has impacted her life for the better.
So Grab your favorite beverage, get comfy and take listen. We...2020-02-271h 01
Convos With LolaIntroducing Convos with Lola Podcast!After a few months of anticipation, the Lolas are finally here to tell you what to expect of their brand new podcast. Want to know if they have fun together? If they're real? If their conversations are for you? Listen up, they're talking to you!
Music Title: Super Power Cool Dude
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...2020-02-2401 min