The Womanity Project

S2 Ep15: Being a feminist has to mean being antiracist

This week we talked with Amy Schiller, a journalist and academic focused on feminism, politics, philanthropy, and culture. Her words can be found in The Atlantic, The Nation, The Daily Beast, New York Magazine, The American Prospect, Salon, and more. She is currently working toward a PhD in political science. Power song: I'm So Into You by SWV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiX5RCUbZAA] Quote : "Being a feminist, is really about affording equal humanity and equal opportunity to express that humanity to everybody."

S2 Ep14: If we focus on solutions, why not be hopeful?

Born in London and raised in Belfast, Rachel Tombs currently lives in New Zealand and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in history. She's a member of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa and was invited to the United Nations Commission on women's empowerment in the world of work to speak on behalf of the organization. Power song: Grigio Girls by Lady Gaga [https://youtu.be/_l95S0Bzl28] Quote: "That would be my main ask for gender equality, that women can feel safe in their homes and in their relationship...or at least feel safe on the streets."

S2 Ep13: One woman's attribute? Oppression

Diana is a photographer, musician, chef, and founder and creative director of R&D Studios. She hosts regular multi-media art salons inspired by French salons and speaks about the wealth of ideas and momentum in the feminist movement currently. Power song: Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cindi Lauper [https://youtu.be/PIb6AZdTr-A] Quote: "I think right now, we are in such a moment of emergence. There are so many women starting businesses and fighting the system right now. It's a very inspiring time."

S2 Ep12: Love Yourself First

Rachel Trachtenburg is known for her role as drummer and backup vocalist in the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, alongside her parents Jason and TIna. She talks with us about growing up feminist and the importance of young women advocating for themselves.  Power song: Superstar by Lauryn Hill [https://youtu.be/d1uRU4IRiDo] Quote: "I feel like, as a woman, you have to be a feminist, by being this gender, you have to be a feminist."

S2 Ep11: Thank you Michele Obama!

We spoke with actress and writer Melody Bates and dancer and choreographer Hettie Barnhill about feminist performance and their new play, The Cabaret at the End of the World. A "two-woman plus a few" riff on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, it explores gender inequality through dark humor and cabaret.   Quote : “Inequality sucks for all of us. Women and men, people of all genders—patriarchy victimizes everybody" Power song: Holy Water by Alicia Keys [https://youtu.be/3NwLTltmkoo]