The Vital Women Podcast

The Next Chapter - The Vital Women Say Goodbye For Now

From the bottom of our heart's here at The Vital Women, we appreciate all the conversations, the learning, the growth and the love that has been shared over this last year. Please follow along for Ivette's new journey promoting "Mac the Disk Dog!" "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County: https://mhadutchess.org/ [https://mhadutchess.org/] CMJW Entertainment: https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/ [https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/] This episode is proudly sponsored by: Dr. Renia Barrett-Baas and her business Salt Boutique Labs  https://saltboutiquelabs.com/

Until Justice is Ours w/ Kim Villanueva

On this week's episode, we speak with President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Kim Villanueva. Villanueva oversees NOW’s 550 chapters and 100,000+ members in all 50 states. NOW has 354,000 followers on Facebook and 39,000 on Instagram. Villanueva leverages these platforms to consistently call out the ways in which women's rights are being infringed upon, and she rallies NOW’s grassroots members around specific policy battles, such as rallying women in opposition to the Save Act. NOW’s core missions include the urgent mission to advocate for economic justice and being on the frontline advocating for policies that help women and families. Villanueva’s passion for social justice stems from her lived experiences as a bi-racial lesbian in the Midwest. The oldest of five girls, Villanueva was raised by her father,  a university professor who immigrated from the Philippines, and her mother, a registered nurse. For Villanueva, feminism is a "family value" rooted in the Catholic social justice ethos her immigrant parents instilled in her and her sisters—and driving her to improve the world that the 8-year-old niece she is raising will inherit. She is the bridge builder for the modern feminist movement, serving as the vital link between NOW’s historical legacy and its future impact with her "grassroots action = national impact" approach. 2026 NOW Conference https://now.org/2026-now-conference/ Celebrating 60 Years of Feminist Power, Progress, and Possibility June 26 – 28, 2026 Alexandria, VA Membership page https://secure.everyaction.com/AOCp2-yGb06cNxg8XF4O5w2

Glow Together w/ Salomé Mondelus

Salomé Mondelus, the President and Founder of the GLOW Foundation Alliance, is an organization dedicated to community empowerment, philanthropy, and creating an alliance for those who need it most. Based out of West Palm Beach, her work is all about turning visibility into impact. https://www.glowfoundationalliance.org/ [https://www.glowfoundationalliance.org/] "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County: https://mhadutchess.org/ [https://mhadutchess.org/]  CMJW Entertainment: https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/ [https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/]  This episode is proudly sponsored by: Dr. Renia Barrett-Baas and her business Salt Boutique Labs  https://saltboutiquelabs.com/ [https://saltboutiquelabs.com/]

Riding the Wave of Life w/ Judith Rae

Welcome back to the Vital Women Podcast. I’m your host, Ivette O’Sullivan. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary leaders using their voices for positive impact. Today’s guest is someone very special to me. We share a common history as alumni of Empire State College. She is a proud multicultural storyteller and native New Yorker—a Brazilian American with Jewish-Russian roots who turned early adversity into a superpower. At just thirteen years old, she stepped into the role of motherhood, raising her daughter, Jess. While many might have seen that as a barrier, she used it as fuel—graduating from college and building a world-class career. Since 2003, she has become an internationally acclaimed photographer, named by Harper’s BAZAAR as one of the best in the world. She is the visionary behind Women Who Surf and The Portrait Project, a speaker, and a dear friend. Welcome the incredible Judith Rae. Below are the links where people can find Judith. https://judithrae.com/ [https://judithrae.com/] Join my newsletter: https://judithrae.com/newsletter [https://judithrae.com/newsletter] IG @judithraenyc YouTube https://youtube.com/@judithraenyc?si=okSlQm0QbTP7VI0J [https://youtube.com/@judithraenyc?si=okSlQm0QbTP7VI0J] Women Who Surf series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLreN4hR6XIIG4njb3o9ADW-qtj6T2b3sa&si=EhyRtAPSUVgTTCxS [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLreN4hR6XIIG4njb3o9ADW-qtj6T2b3sa&si=EhyRtAPSUVgTTCxS] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithrae/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithrae/] Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/judithraenyc/ [https://www.pinterest.com/judithraenyc/] Substack https://substack.com/@judithrae?r=4hvyem&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=light [https://substack.com/@judithrae?r=4hvyem&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=light]

Wills or Trusts? w/ Lizzette Muñiz

Welcome back to the Vital Women Podcast. I’m your host, Ivette O’Sullivan. We are currently celebrating Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the pioneers who fought for women’s autonomy, property rights, and financial independence. But while we look back at history, today’s conversation is about looking forward and securing the legacies we are building right now. Joining us is someone who helps women do exactly that. Lizzette Muñiz is the founder of the Law Office of Lizzette Muñiz, LLC. With offices in both the heart of Manhattan and the Hudson Valley, Lizzette is a powerhouse attorney who understands the unique challenges facing women in New York today, from the fast-paced life of the five boroughs to the growing communities upstate. She specializes in helping families navigate life’s most critical transitions, specifically through the lens of Estate Planning. Lizzette, it is an honor to have you here to discuss why a Will or a Trust is perhaps the most empowering tool a woman can own. Welcome to the show! Lizzette A. Muniz, Esq.Law Office of Lizzette Muniz, LLCServing NYC and the Hudson ValleyNYC: 250 Broadway, FL 24, New York, NY 10007Kingston: 8 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401Office: 917-277-3585E-mail: info@munizlegal.com [info@munizlegal.com]Web: http://www.munizlegal.com [http://www.munizlegal.com/]