We're still working on a new season of Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab for your listening pleasure, but while you wait, why not revisit some old favorites? We're proud to re-air this episode as we look back on the roots of this show.For pennies a day, you can become a patron of the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab podcast and join a growing global movement of feminist badasses dedicated to radically authentic, intentional, and interconnected feminism. If you’ve been secretly dreaming of joining our community, now is the time baby. Go to ContinuumCollective.org for more.___________________________________________________________________________________________________This week's revolutionary is Loretta Ross, co-founder of the Reproductive Justice movement. She teaches "White Supremacy in the Age of Trump" at Smith College and is the author of a number of works, including Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundation, Theory, Practice, Critique (2017) and Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organizing for Reproductive Justice (2004).Our conversation covers decades of life experiences that led Loretta into social justice work, from growing up across the United States to "accidentally" becoming an activist; from deprogramming ex-Klansmen to becoming a college professor. And of course, we discuss the current state of activism work: why it's better to call in than call out, when to burn bridges, and how movements change and new generations create new rules.Some Questions I Ask:What is Reproductive Justice? (4:45)How did the experience of being a young parent shape you? (17:07)Where did you study? (20:13)How does your history inform your new work? (30:54)What's the difference between calling out and calling in? (38:41)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The challenges of teaching online (2:40)What the pro-life vs. pro-choice debate gets wrong (7:31)How the army schools Loretta attended were more racially diverse than public schools (13:18)How experiences with sexual violence shaped Loretta (TRIGGER WARNING, 14:47)How Loretta became the "accidental activist" (21:48)The challenges of deprogramming Klansmen (29:18)How new generations reinvent activism (31:44)The line between forgiving mistakes and condemning unapologetic harm (42:15)Resources:Loretta's WebsiteLoretta J. Ross Papers, Smith College Libraries See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Best of R&R Lab: Loretta Ross

We're still working on a new season of Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab for your listening pleasure, but while you wait, why not revisit some old favorites? We're proud to re-air this episode as we look back on the roots of this show.___________________________________________________________________________________________________This week’s radical is Jamia Wilson, writer, activist, speaker, and the new Executive Editor at Random House. She’s the former director of the Feminist Press at City University of New York, and her works include Young, Gifted, and Black, Big Ideas for Young Readers, and Step into Your Power.In our conversation we cover the complex dynamics of race vs. nationality, why it’s important to expose children to big ideas early, the power of storytelling, and more.Some Questions I Ask:What are you working on right now? What does this new role with Random House mean? (0:45)How does this new position empower you to open doors for others? (2:47)What brought you to Saudi Arabia? (13:08)When did you come back to the U.S.? (16:59)How did you choose American University? (24:46)How has your religious upbringing intersected with your story? (34:35)Has there ever been a time when you wanted to quit? (47:37)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why helping to shape the cultural landscape excites Jamia (3:33)What kinds of books Jamia writes—and how they affect her (7:20)The real reason representation matters (11:23)How Jamia came to embrace the identity of being an expat (14:57)How Jamia navigated life in the Middle East as a Black American (18:54)Jamia’s surreal NYU experience (31:43)Why Jamia puts the collective above the self in her work (44:13)What Jamia’s imagined future entails (51:33)﻿Resources:Follow Jamia on Twitter and InstagramJamia’s WebsiteBuy Jamia’s Books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best of R&R Lab: Jamia Wilson

We're taking a short break, but don't worry–we'll be back with more Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab soon. In the meantime, we have a long list of R&R Lab favorites that we want to share with you. Tune in next week for our first "Best of R&R Lab" episode.Join our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Joining us this week on the 100th episode of Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Soraya Chemaly, a writer and feminist activist. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Soraya about what she's been writing about lately: the disillusion between public and private life that happened at the turn of the last century and how this past century has its own even more radical version of that on the internet. This episode digs into that and more as Soraya talks about her upcoming book After, the obsession with ‘what’s a real woman anyway,’ the reasoning behind withdrawing into intellectual life, and much more. Soraya’s work and this conversation remind us that while it can be profoundly uncomfortable and scary at times to inhabit our bodies, our bodies continue to talk to us and continue to learn. We just have to listen. Connect with Soraya:Instagram: @ragebecomesherTwitter: @schemalyLinkedInFacebookJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Soraya Chemaly

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Indigo Mateo, an artist, abolitionist, and healer. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Indigo about her new album Single Player, which is about settling into the unknown and expressing the compilation of selves Mateo has experienced throughout the years, and most notably, through the global pandemic. This episode digs into that and more as Indigo shares the genesis of a sentimental song with friend & co-producer Richie Reseda, how over time music has enabled her to stand fully in her power, the importance of owning one’s work as a woman, her passion for advocating Question Culture, and much more. Indigo’s work and this conversation reminds us to reflect intentionally & dive deep into your inner world. You’ll be amazed by what you discover.Connect with Indigo:Instagram: @indigomateoTwitter: @indigomateo Personal WebsiteJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Indigo Mateo

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin, the founder of The Gaia Project for Women’s Leadership, an author, a political commentator, and an ex-Wall Street lawyer. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Elizabeth about how the Gaia Project has sought to provide a safe place to land for women seeking to shatter glass ceilings and engage with a more unified means of making the world a better place. This episode digs into that and more as Elizabeth shares what it looks like to be authentic in every aspect of our lives, how women can overcome historical silence and fear of consequences, the negative impact of siloed living, what building safe communities looks like, and more. Elizabeth’s work and this conversation ask us to imagine what the world would look like if we create opportunity from tragedy. Connect with ElizabethInstagram: @ecmclaughlinTwitter: @ECMcLaughlin LinkedInPersonal WebsiteJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Alexis Barad-Cutler, a writer, journalist, veteran of the children’s publishing world, and founder of Not Safe For Mom Group. On this judgment-free platform, women can be honest about motherhood. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Alexis about the reasons she first started the Not Safe For Mom Group and how, at one point, the portrayal of motherhood on social media warped her sense of self. This episode digs into that and more as Alexis shares what mothers in her group are most worried about, the importance of communication and support between partners, the implications of resentment, and more. Alexis’ work and this conversation remind us that just because we believe we *can* do it on our own doesn’t mean we need to do it on our own. Call your mom, people. Tell her she’s doing great.Connect with Alexis:Instagram: @alexisbaradcutlerTwitter: @alexisbcutlerNSFM WebsitePersonal WebsiteJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexis Barad-Cutler

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is the fascinating Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health: the only women-founded, women-led birth control delivery company. She's also the proud mother of two future she-heros & the wife of a feminist.  Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Sophia about the experience of having a period, making periods optional, and the impact this has on your health. This episode digs into that and more as Sophia shares why we are menstruating more often than women in history, the implications of level 10 blood over time, how women "syncing up" it totally a thing, and the critical distinction between emergency contraception and medication abortion. Sophia's work and this conversation debunk the myth that a woman's body's "natural state" has regular, monthly periods. Call me, beep me, if you want to reach us... we'll be at our gynecologist's office.Connect with Sophia:Instagram: @pandiahealthTwitter: @pandiahealthTikTok: @pandiahealthFacebookYouTubeJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Sophia Yen

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Amanda Montell, a writer, linguistics scholar, and author of Words Slut: A Feminist’s Guide to Taking Back the English Language and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Amanda about how she found herself studying sociolinguistics–the relationship between how people speak and how they move through the world. This episode digs into that and more as Amanda talks about coming from a long line of academics, empowerment through understanding language, the balance between reclamation and internalized oppression, and the universal fascination of cults. Amanda’s work and this conversation will have you so in the weeds when it comes to language; it might just leave you speechless.Connect with Amanda:Instagram: @amanda_montellTwitter: @AmandaMontellWebsite: http://amandamontell.com/Join our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amanda Montell

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Carmen Perez-Jordan, a human and civil rights activist and a proud Chicana feminist. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Carmen about The Gathering For Justice– a national social justice organization that works to build a movement to end child incarceration while eliminating racial inequities that permeate the justice system. This episode digs into that and more as Carmen shares her passion for helping young people become strong leaders, how servant leadership is different from leadership in other forms, how growing up in Oxnard shaped her, and the great significance of strawberry fields and earthquakes. Carmen’s work and this conversation emphasizes how fulfilling it can be to be grounded in an ideology bigger than ourselves. Connect with Carmen:Instagram: @Msladyjustice1Twitter: @Msladyjustice1Join our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carmen Perez-Jordan

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Abby Stein, an exceptional author, rabbi, educator, activist, and parent (with a particular distaste for bios). Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Abby about her explosion of educational events over the last year, involving 200+ virtual talks and an upcoming theatrical production based on her book & life. This episode digs into that and more as Abby talks about being segregated from the outside world at a young age, her second book about living out & proud, the impact of passing privilege, and her love for cooking her mother’s recipes with a modern twist. Abby’s work and this conversation is a powerful tribute to those who have experienced what it’s like to leave and mourn a fundamentalist environment in an effort to find a greater, more true existence.Connect with Abby:Instagram: @abbychavasteinTwitter: @abbychavasteinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbbysteinASJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abby Stein

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Nadya Okamoto, a recent Harvard graduate and co-founder of August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Nadya about why she created August in order to distribute more environmentally-conscious, ethically-sourced period care products. This episode digs into that and more as Nadya shares the fundamental difference between the words “period” and “menstruation”, the impact of hormonal birth control on our cycle, eliminating exclusive terms used to describe menstruation, and how period poverty stems from deeply rooted shame. Nadya’s work and this conversation highlights the systemic barriers that tower over us in regards to discussing periods and acknowledging that menstruation is, without a sliver of a doubt, a biological need.Connect with Nadya:Instagram: @nadyaokamotoTwitter: @nadyaokamotoJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nadya Okamoto

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Ruby Hamad, journalist and author of White Tears Brown Scars. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Ruby about how her book leverages a global perspective using academic research, while turning it into a more accessible discussion. This episode digs into that and more as Ruby shares how womanhood is manipulated by power, the implications of focusing on “purity”, and what happens when white women comply to white feminism. Ruby’s work and this conversation reminds us to re-examine the notion that all of our issues matter but, at this moment, some issues matter more than others.Connect with Ruby:Instagram: @rubyhamadwriterJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruby Hamad

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Anna Louie Sussman, an independent journalist based in New York writing about gender, economics, and reproduction. She’s currently working on a book, with a working title of Inconceivable: Reproduction in An Age of Uncertainty, about people’s challenges starting their families. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Anna about her forthcoming book & the questions it poses: what are the constraints of work-life, what do we value, how do we leave time for doing work that doesn’t “count” as productive? This episode digs into that and more as Anna shares how uncertainty affects our decision to start a family, the importance of focusing on an individual’s life narrative over macro-aggregate data, the benefits of increased fertility awareness, and how she navigates work-life balance. Anna’s work and this conversation is a humbling reminder that there is no one right way to “do” family, to “do” work, or to “do” life.Connect with Anna: Website: https://www.annalouiesussman.com/Twitter: @annalouiesussJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Louie Sussman

Joining us this week on the Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab is Caitlin Kelly, a writing coach, career journalist, and the author of two non-fiction books: Malled and Blown Away. Our host, Jillian Foster, speaks with Caitlin about the book she's writing for and about women in journalism to lift up women's voices worldwide. This episode digs into that and more as Caitlin shares her frustration with the phrase "Imposter Syndrome," the need for more generosity among women, dealing with rejection & failure, and the importance of saving your money. Caitlin's work reminds us that we must surround ourselves with the kind of energy we want to exude. Find your smart, ambitious, excellent, and, most important of all, kind tribe and get to work. Connect with Caitlin:Instagram: @caitlinkellynycTwitter: @caitlinkellynycJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caitlin Kelly

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