Five Books for Women Learning to Take up Space
The Substack post curates five recent titles aimed at women who want to claim their space and amplify their voices. It highlights Samara Bay’s “Permission to Speak,” Tara Mohr’s “Playing Big,” Nedra Glover Tawwab’s “Set Boundaries, Find Peace,” Elaine Welteroth’s “More Than Enough,” and Kristin Neff’s “Fierce Self‑Compassion.” Each book is presented with a brief tagline that underscores practical tools for leadership, boundary‑setting, and self‑compassion. The author invites readers to join a community focused on personal and professional audacity.
Tell Me About a Moment You Faced Blowback
Shannon Watts recounts a personal episode where a male podcast host questioned whether her child’s eating disorder stemmed from her busy schedule, exposing gender‑based blowback. She links this experience to broader patterns she observes in her Firestarter University class, where...
Rep. Gwen Moore on the Dangers of the SAVE Act
In this episode, Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin explains why the proposed SAVE Act is a voter‑disenfranchisement measure, not merely a voter‑ID law. She highlights how the bill’s requirement for a passport‑level proof of citizenship would disproportionately affect low‑income voters, women...
Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally
In this episode, host Shannon interviews Jenn Sherman, the first Peloton instructor hired in her mid‑40s, about her journey from stay‑at‑home mom to fitness icon for Gen X women. Sherman recounts how a chance email to Peloton’s founder sparked a...
How Pink Zones Help Women Thrive Throughout Life with Dr. Heidi Lescanec
In this episode, naturopathic doctor Heidi Lescanec introduces the concept of "pink zones"—environments designed to help women thrive across the lifespan—by outlining seven load‑bearing pillars: cultural self‑worth, rooted nourishment, nervous system regulation, community and connection, systemic support, ritual and meaning,...