Best Womenthesouth Podcasts (2024)

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Anne Hull's Through the Groves 45:55

9M ago45:55

45:55

This episode's guest, Anne Hull, is one of the many fantastic authors who will be at this year's Miami Book Fair which will be held from November 12th-19th at Miami Dade College. Hull is on the podcast to talk to us about her memoir, Through the Groves. We chat about her personal experiences growing up in Florida, her parents and what it is like re…

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Halle Hill's Good Women 42:59

11M ago42:59

42:59

After a month or so hiatus due to sickness and grad school, there's a new episode. On this episode guest we are starting our two episode celebration of the Miami Book Fair which will be held from November 12th to 19th at Miami Dade College! Halle Hill, one of the many fantastic authors who will be there, is this episode's guest. Hill is on the podc…

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TanBrown Coffee 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

It's a new episode and it's about making changes within the coffee community. This episode's guest is Marissa Childers, founder of TanBrown Coffee. She's on today to talk to us about who she is, her company, and why we should all be drinking Asian coffee. The Things That Pissed Us Off are men and the Supreme Court's harmful decisions. The Who's tha…

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Love Not Lost 1:03:40

1y ago1:03:40

1:03:40

After a bit of a hiatus due to grad school's one Maymester, NYLL is back! This episode's guest is Ashley Jones, founder of the non-profit Love Not Lost. Ashley is on to chat with us about her non-profit, grief and loss and how she uses photography as a way to help others heal. The Who's that Lady (from History) is Zaida Ben-Yusef, an American portr…

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Between: Making Gynecological Care Easy 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

50:59

Anyone who has tried to make an appointment with the gynecologist knows how difficult it is to get in. This episode's guest is Sheereen Brown is changing that. She is on today to chat with us about Between, a healthcare company she and Asia Barnes founded that makes getting gynecological care a much smoother - and readily available - process. The W…

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Speak Up, Tell Your Story 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

58:28

After a few months hiatus, the show is back. Amy Green Smith, a certified and credentialed life coach, hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and courageous communication expert, is the first guest of the season. She is on to chat with us about her career path into life coaching, how to stop people pleasing, finding your voice and advice on how to deal…

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Ancestor Trouble 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

This episode's guest is Maud Newton, author of Ancestor Trouble, A Reckoning and A Reconcilitation. She is also a guest at the Miami Book Fair, an annual book festival in Miami, Florida that runs from Nov 13- Nov 20. On the episode we chat about her book, dealing with families at Thanksgiving and what it means to live in the South and learn about y…

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Mother Country 39:25

2y ago39:25

39:25

Jacinda Townsend, a native of South Central Kentucky and author of Mother Country, is this episode's guest and in November she will be at the Miami Book Fair which runs from November 13-20th at Miami Dade College. Jacinda is on to talk with us about her book Mother Country and how her childhood in the South influences her career. The Things that Pi…

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Young & Scrappy 49:04

2y ago49:04

49:04

Michelle Waymire, founder of Young & Scrappy, is this episode's guest. She chats with us about her career as a financial advisor & coach, financial literacy, why it's important, and how women and femme-identifying individuals in the South can make the most of our money to live our best lives and experience financial freedom. The Things that Pissed …

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Left Hand Soap Company 46:54

2y ago46:54

46:54

With all that has gone on this Summer, it felt like a great time to have an episode on self care. Soapy Jones, from Left Hand Soap Company, is on to chat with us about skin care as self care, her soap company and ways Soapy uses her business' visibility to push for social change in the American South. Plus we get tips on how to best take care of ou…

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Abortion Without Roe v Wade 51:04

2y ago51:04

51:04

With the May leak of the Supreme Court Justice's opinion on Roe vs Wade and the ruling looming April Greene, operations coordinator for the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund, is on to talk about the consequences of Roe v Wade being overturned, what it means for people in the South and how reproductive advocates have been preparing for what comes next. We al…

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Asian American History is U.S. History 46:15

2y ago46:15

46:15

This episode's guest is Weonhee Anne Shin, a parent, activist and member of the Asian American Voices for Education. She's on to chat with us about her work as an activist with AAVEd, her experiences growing up in the South and why it's important that K-12 education includes Asian American History. The Things that Pissed Us Off are surface level th…

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Invisible Histories Project 55:59

2y ago55:59

55:59

This episode's guest is Maigan Sullivan. She grew up in Northeast Alabama and that influenced her decision to co-found The Invisible Histories Project. We chat about the IHP's goal to make visible and preserve the history of the queer and trans Communities in the Deep South. The Things that Pissed Us Off are driving etiquette and Atlanta's housing …

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Birth Sanctuary 1:03:48

2+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Midwifery is an art. One in which Stephanie Mitchell, is well versed. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Birth Sanctuary Gainesville On this episode Stephanie talks about practicing midwifery, representation in the field, the ludicrous legal hoops Alabama has set up for midwives and rural reproductive he…

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The Littles Unite for Earth Day 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

51:16

Happy Earth Day, Y'all! In celebration of Earth Day Jess Hunt-Ralston, co-founder of Little Otter Skincare, comes on to chat about her sustainable skincare company, growing up in North Georgia, how she hopes her company makes an impact on how people and companies think about sustainability. The Things that Pissed Us Off are Trader Joe's boxed cornb…

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History of Feminism in the South 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

This week is the 5th anniversary of Not Your Little Lady. In that time the show has been a place to highlight women and femme-identifying individuals in the American South doing amazing things or standing up for a cause, but we've never actually dove into the history of feminism in the region. In celebration of 5 years and also the 101st episode Dr…

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The Happily Ever After 48:28

2+ y ago48:28

48:28

Hopeless romantic? This episode is for you. Cheris Hodges, a romance novelist based in the American South, comes on the show to chat about being a romance novelist in the region, her series on the Richardson Sisters and ways the romance genre empowers women. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, an American romance novelist.…

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Heavy Metal and Feminism 1:00:35

2+ y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Finally, we are back with the first episode of the new season. This episode is a deep dive into the genre of Metal and it’s sub-genres. Anna S. Rogers, a lecturer at the University of Georgia in the Sociology department and co-author of “Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture, is the guest. Anna talks about…

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Sobriety and the Holidays 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

53:29

This episode's guest is Adrienne van der Valk. She made her first appearance on the show back in 2019, but this episode's topic is different. This time we're chatting about her journey to and maintaining a sober lifestyle, sobriety during the Holiday season and the REVA Recovery program she and Erin Ranta started. The Who's that Lady (from History)…

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Sprix Up Your Life 38:13

3y ago38:13

38:13

On this episode Allison chats with Summer Fraley, the creator of Sprix. Summer talks about how an idea she had when using the restroom turned into her taking on the title of product designer. We also talk about what her product does and why it is important to have those who identify as women in the product designer field. The Things that Pissed Us …

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Jane Toppan : Serial Killer 42:21

3y ago42:21

42:21

It's Halloween! Allison couldn't let her favorite holiday pass without an episode dedicated to the dark, sinister and spooky. This episode's guest is Mary Kay McBrayer. She is the author of America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster. On the episode we chat about what inspired her to write the book, Jane Toppan and…

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The Resilience of the Eastern Band Cherokee Indians 52:03

3y ago52:03

52:03

It's almost Indigenous Peoples Day and in honor of that this episode's guest is Sky Sampson, director of Western Carolina University's Cherokee Center Staff and enrolled member of the Eastern Band Cherokee Indians. On the episode we chat about the history of Cherokee Tribes, the EBCI, the importance of land acknowledgements and how to best honor in…

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Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 50:20

3y ago50:20

50:20

Y'all may have seen this episode's guest on a LinkedIn post that went viral or on Instagram. The guest is Ryann Mason, a nurse and the 2020/2021 Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. She's on to talk to us about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, her role as beauty queen, her transition to using a wheelchair and disability activism in the South. The Things that Pissed Us …

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Your Neighbor, Holly McCormack 39:48

3y ago39:48

39:48

This episode features someone from Allison's hometown of Ringgold, Georgia. Her name is Holly McCormack and she is one of four candidates running to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District - which for those of you who don't know it is the district currently represented by the dreaded Marjorie Taylor Greene. Holly talks about what the 14th d…

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Living Isolated : A Visual Narrative 1:01:45

3y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

On this episode Allison talks to friend and former co-worker Allison Kwesell, an assistant professor in Risk/Crisis Communications for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and photojournalist. We chat about Living Isolated: A Visual Narrative research project that had people across the US - including host Allison - document how they experienced COV…

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All Snakes Are Good Snakes 37:13

3y ago37:13

37:13

This episode's topic is one that is pretty divisive and will cause some of y'all to quickly move along. But! Before you do so I encourage you to stay and download this educational conversation about snakes with Melissa Mattee Murphy, a Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent. We talk about the types of snakes in the South, where their…

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Freedom is Equity 44:24

3y ago44:24

44:24

While the Fourth of July has passed there's a pretty strong theme in the US of celebrating freedom throughout the month. With that in mind guest Feroza Syed and I are going to chat a bit about the Fourth of July and the idea of freedom. Feroza is a trans activist and advocate in Atlanta, Georgia. On the episode Feroza talks about what freedom means…

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Update: No New Episode 0:07

3y ago0:07

0:07

Hey y'all! Allison took a vacation, so no new episode this week!

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Journalism: More Than A Season of Life 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

It's no secret that Allison loves journalism. Any opportunity to talk about it is one that she can't pass up and this episode gave her that chance. The guest is Callie Starnes, news director at WRCB-TV in Chattanooga, Tenn. It is an especially special episode because in Allison's late high school years she watched Callie Starnes report the news eac…

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Stone Mountain : Now & The Future 37:28

3y ago37:28

37:28

This is part two of the episode about Stone Mountain Park. The episode focuses on the laser show, repurposing the park, the impact on the south and the nation if the park changes and the recent loss in revenue. We also talk about the potential impact of Reverend Abraham Mosely will have as Chair of Stone Mountain Memorial Association. The Things th…

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Stone Mountain : The History 28:52

3y ago28:52

28:52

Stone Mountain Park sits just outside of the city of Atlanta. It is the site of the world's largest memorial to the Confederacy. It has ties to the second birth of the KKK. Most recently it has been in the news as a place where those protesting Confederate monuments have clashed with Lost Cause sympathizers. However, the park is also site to hiking…

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A Step Ahead 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

44:53

As many of us know, this upcoming Sunday is Mother's Day and in recognition of that I wanted to chat with two women who work for A Step Ahead Chattanooga, an organization that removes barriers to birth control access to help those who can bear children achieve their goals and also provides contraceptive education. This episode's guests are Michelle…

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Georgia Women Fly Fishers 40:32

3+ y ago40:32

40:32

In celebration of Earth Day and nature this episode's guest is Liz Lucabaugh, President of Georgia Women Fly Fishers. Liz and I know each other from college, but I wanted to have her on to talk about her new since college hobby of fly fishing. We talk about how Google helped her find her new hobby, what it means to be a part of an organization that…

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Get HYPE! 40:02

3+ y ago40:02

40:02

On this episode Allison chats with Kristina Smith-Newton, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Hope for Youth, Inc. We talk about her non-profit and women in the STEM field. Plus she talks about her experiences working in spaces where no one else looked like her and why that - among other things - inspired her to create Get HYPE. We also talk about why…

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Your Body for You 1:07:58

3+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Dalia Kinsey - a Decolonized Wellness and Body Image Coach, Registered Dietitian, and creator of the Body Liberation for All podcast - is this episode's guest. On the episode guest Dalia Kinsey reflects on the field of dietetics including bias and racism within the field, time in school learning about dietetics and how the wellness industry can be …

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Spaceway Brewing Co. 30:25

3+ y ago30:25

30:25

It's been a while, but NYLL is back with a new season. Briana Brake from Spaceway Brewing Co. in Rocky Mount, North Carolina kicks off this season. Briana talks with Allison about her brewing company which gives a nod to Afrofuturism. They chat about Afrofuturist creators including Sun Ra, Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu. Briana's also talks about he…

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Georgia (Runoff) On My Mind 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

48:33

Georgia is definitely on the minds of many Americans specifically when thinking of the United States Senate. The January 5, 2021 runoff has certainly put Georgia in the spotlight. Allison didn't want to miss out on her home state's time to shine, so on this episode Maria and Erin from Feminist Without Mystique podcast join her to chat about the run…

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Creativity in Tough Times 44:33

4y ago44:33

44:33

It's the day after one of the most important elections of many of our lifetimes and we are still in the thick of a pandemic with no end in sight. This time period is a perfect example of tough times. This episode's guests are Ali Youngblood and Dawn Wailey. Ali is an artist and entrepreneur. Dawn is an artist and therapist. They are both members of…

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The Grave Woman 49:06

4y ago49:06

49:06

It's Halloween Season, but it has also been a rough year. Many of us have lost a loved one to the pandemic or other causes. So for this episode, guest Joe'l Anthony comes on to talk about death, dying and grief. Joe'l, also known as The Grave Woman, is a funeral director and sacred death & grief practitioner. We talk about her career in the death c…

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Where Medical Debt Goes to Die 43:05

4y ago43:05

43:05

It's doubtful that any American listening to this episode has moved through life and accumulated zero medical debt. In fact Allison currently has some she's paying off. When you can't pay off that debt it can mean many negative things for your life. This episode's guest is determined to free all Georgians from this burden. On this episode friend an…

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Womanism, Theology & Racial Reconciliation 53:31

4y ago53:31

53:31

Guest Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a womanist theologian, associate professor of Practical Theology at Mercer University and author of I Bring the Voices of My People: A Womanist Vision for Racial Reconciliation. On the episode she talks about womanism, theology and the racial reconciliation movement as it relates to the Evangelical Church. Dr. Wa…

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Get Involved 2020 52:11

4y ago52:11

52:11

Back in February 2020 before the year became a pandemic Allison went to South Carolina with three friends to canvas for Elizabeth Warren. It was her first experience doing any kind of campaign work. In the spirit of encouraging listeners to find a candidate they love and joining their campaign Melody Oliphant, friend and campaign manager for Sara T…

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An Abolitionist's Vision 41:11

4y ago41:11

41:11

Abolish the Police and Defund the Police are two phrases that have gained significant traction in the past few months. But, what exactly do they mean? On this episode Mariah Parker, an Athens-Clarke County Commissioner and abolitionist, talks about the history of police abolition, her journey to becoming an abolitionist and her 50/10 Plan to Reimag…

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Masks, Healthcare & Society 49:20

4y ago49:20

49:20

It has been almost six months that COVID-19 has been with us here in the United States. Yet we are still debating many things about the virus. On this episode Allison talks to Dr. Elizabeth Culatta, a medical sociologist and assistant professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University, about the socioeconomic impact of the pandemi…

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Bees! 43:19

4y ago43:19

43:19

On this episode Allison talks to Jennifer Leavey, director of the Georgia Tech Urban Honey Bee Project and member of the band Catfight! Jennifer discusses all things bees including details about GT Urban Honey Bee Project, ways researchers incorporate the study of bees into developing new technologies and the difference between native bees and hone…

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COVID-19: The Story of A Survivor 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. On this episode Allison talks with Laura Delfino about COVID-19. Back at the end of March she had the virus. Laura talks about her experience with having COVID-19, the ways it impacted her life and how she copes with the unknown. We also talk about ways to deal with future uncertainties. The Who's that Lady (fr…

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Raising Anti-Racist Kids 42:56

4y ago42:56

42:56

On this episode Allison talks with Shannon Cofrin Gaggero, one of three facilitators for the Race Conscious Parenting Collective at Charis Books & More in Atlanta and author of the blog A Striving Parent. Shannon shares with us her constant journey to becoming antiracist, raising kids to be the same and ways to recognize white centeredness in your …

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#PodcastBlackout 7:03

4y ago7:03

7:03

No new episode this week. Releasing it would feel like ignoring the protests and why they are being done. Instead, NYLL is participating in the #PodcastBlackout started by Cult 45: The Movie Podcast. NYLL stands in solidarity with the protesters against police brutality and racism. So, to honor and remember the black men, women, children and transw…

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Media Literacy For All 42:19

4y ago42:19

42:19

On this episode Allison talks to Jimmeka Anderson, founder and executive chair of the Charlotte, North Carolina based non-profit I AM not the MEdia. They talk about the non-profit's goals, the buzzword fake news and why media literacy is important in the American South. Jimmeka discusses how the same material she uses to teach teens can be used to …

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Rowan + Sage 45:46

4+ y ago45:46

45:46

Rowan + Sage owner Sarah Corbett talks with Allison about her small-batch apothecary. Sarah shares her journey to becoming a clinical herbalist and how she uses education and advocacy in her profession. They discuss the difference between being a clinical herbalist and a medical doctor. Additionally, Sarah talks about wild crafting, women's health …

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