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Raising Wild

Brittany Sanchez

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A blog turned podcast about motherhood and raising kids with a wild imagination, a wild and deep love for others, and what it means to have a wild and brave soul. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisingwildpodcast/support
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Disruptive Narratives

KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Welcome to the Disruptive Narratives podcast with host, Dr. Brittany Lewis. In these episodes, we will be highlighting people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is a space for people that are in a place of radically reimagining a path forward, but NOT necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on ...
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The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast for filmmakers across the world to share experiences and discuss, review and explain why and how they became filmmakers. With in-depth interviews and commentary from the host Damien Swaby it's the podcast you can't miss! On this Episode we have Chris Esper on the show. Chris Esper is an award winning filmmaker/videographer based out of Attleboro, MA. For the past 5 years, Chris has directed a number of successful short films, web series and corporate video ...
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Hassan and Quincy reflect upon the impact that direct payments can have on young people experiencing homelessness and in need of support, including how things might have been different for each of them if direct payments had been available. Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic pr…
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Chaka Mkali reflects on finding and refining his own personal work and living his purpose. Plus, Chaka shares how he developed the stage name “I Self Devine.” Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have a seat at the table an…
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Chaka Mkali discusses the role that art played in his upbringing in South Central Los Angeles, and how he came into his own as an artist in Minneapolis. Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have a seat at the table and may …
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Genesia Williams reflects upon the resistance to direct support, and offers perspective on the generational perception of “Black Excellence.” Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have a seat at the table and may not feel se…
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Genesia Williams, member of the Open Road Fund Advisory Committee, discusses the role of direct cash support in promoting Black community wealth, and the importance of Black creativity. Genesia reflects on her family’s life in Chicago, their migration to Minneapolis in pursuit of opportunity, and what it’s been like to realize that opportunity for …
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Ethrophic “E” Burnett details her efforts to protect and promote her children’s senses of value and identity while living in Chaska, and what brought her back to North Minneapolis. Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have …
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Ethrophic “E” Burnett shares her family’s experience with public housing in Chicago and Minneapolis, misconceptions of life in the projects, and the cost of “opportunity” to Black families and communities. Disruptive Narratives with Dr. Brittany Lewis highlights people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestmen…
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“We have to share our stories to get the services that we need, but are we being heard?” Tiffany Roberson, member of the Advisory Council for Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force (MMAAWTF) shares the value of lived experience when providing social services, and touches on the ongoing fight for justice for her brother, …
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Tiffany Roberson, member of the Advisory Council for Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force (MMAAWTF), reflects on how her lived experience has informed her work on the Advisory Council and beyond. Tiffany highlights how people may find themselves at risk of grooming and trafficking, and challenges the assumptions that a…
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Lakeisha Lee, chair of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force (MMAAWTF), talks about how her life and career changed in the aftermath of her sister’s murder. Lakeisha details the changes held in Minnesota’s Safe Harbor Law, the launch of Brittany’s Place, and the process and outcomes of the MMAAWTF. Disruptive Narratives…
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Lakeisha Lee, chair of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force (MMAAWTF), shares the story of the disappearance and murder of her sister, Brittany Clardy. She reflects on the work that she and her family did to ensure her sister’s case was solved and prosecuted, and how law enforcement and the press were found wanting in …
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Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter.…
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Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter.…
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Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter.…
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Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter.…
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Join us as we chat with Nicole + Jacky, founders of Alli. They shared their story of why they decided to build a mission-based startup and lessons they learned how to build a startup from scratch put keeping their mission as top of mind. Alli was born out of a desire to see public spaces designed with women’s needs in mind. After years of women hav…
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In this episode, we spoke to Brittany Chung who is passionate about making tech more inclusive and accessible. Brittany is the founder of Cures of Colors. Combining her love for sciences and the arts, she is passionate about raising the next generation to be empathetic and service-oriented. She spoke with us about starting a nonprofit while working…
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In this episode, we spoke to Bosky Mukherjee who is passionate about making tech more inclusive and accessible. She is the founder of Spark To Substance where she works with startups and growth-stage companies as Advisor and Fractional Executive and of PMDojo which is a 10-week apprenticeship-style learning program where participants step into a ro…
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In this episode, we spoke to Charniece Huff who is completing a Product Manager rotation with the Youtube Main App team. We spoke with Charniece about the importance of continuously learning, gathering data to make informed decisions and the differences between a sponsor and a mentor. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about …
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In this episode, we spoke to Chasma Smith who is the founder of Try X Conquer, empowering women of color to organize outdoor wellness events in their communities. For the past five years, she has developed adventurous, creative, and meditative experiences. We spoke with Chasma about the importance getting outside has on our overall well being espec…
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In this episode, we spoke to Antonella Avogadro, a Computer Science student pursuing a Bachelor of Science, an aspiring Software Engineer, and a former illustrator and apparel designer. She's an advocate for diversity within STEM, and for justice-oriented design practices within technology that no longer continue to discriminate against people base…
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In this episode, we spoke to Shelly Kalish, a Digital Product Leader at American Express where she leads the development and growth of its mobile app. She’s focused on incorporating value-added benefits onto the app, digital servicing, and growing the digital active user base. Shelly discusses how to balance work life and parenting, especially duri…
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In this episode, we spoke to Blair Presley, a Product Coach who a strong supporter of women and especially helping women rise in this male-dominated industry. Blair teaches us how what to do in an interview, how to create a more effective resume and make the most of our LinkedIn profiles. Find Blair on Instagram @BlairPres. Our podcast is hosted by…
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In this episode, we are joined by Lilia Gorbachik from Intermedia. Lilia has 15 years of experience in tech as a QA Engineer, QA Lead and Project Manager. At some point, she realized she wanted to be a Product Manager and quickly pivoted into that role. She currently works for a global company, Intermedia operating in the US, U.K., Canada, and Russ…
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In this episode, we are joined by Allison Sebastiani of Feedback Loop. Allison is a product manager at Feedback Loop, the agile research platform for rapid consumer feedback. In this session, Allison will discuss the power of user discovery and its role in creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation within your organization. Our podcas…
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We were joined by strategy and business development executive Denise Olivares. She has served as Vice President, Marketing and Product Development at Prudential, The Union Labor Life Insurance Company, and AXA Equitable Life. Denise has held executive positions in marketing, product, and strategy with other finance and insurance industry leaders. T…
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We were joined by product marketer Evyn Staley. Prior to working for Square, Evyn started her career in the creative agency world, running integrated campaigns for brands like Smirnoff and Nature Valley. Evyn spoke to us about the importance of having women in key-roles in male-dominated industries, how to better understand your customers, and how …
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We were joined by co-founder of Moxie Health, a digital platform for all things gut health, Louise Macnab. Prior to co-founding moxie, Louise was Chief Legal Officer of a U.S health-tech company. Previously, she spent 9 years in corporate private practice, advising companies including Google, Uber, KKR and the New York Stock Exchange. Louise spoke …
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On our latest podcast episode, we were joined by the founder and general manager of Product League. Product League is a mentoring program in more than 20 countries worldwide. Moriya discusses how to rethink how we look at challenges and how mentoring can thrive on a global scale to allow product managers to learn from others around the world. Our p…
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On our latest podcast episode, we were joined by the Senior UX designer and author Kat Vellos. Kat has worked at Slack, Pandora and multiple Silicon Valley startups. Her book We Should Get Together is helping people live healthier lives through the cultivation of deeper, more fulfilling friendships. Kat shares with us the important tools and resour…
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On our latest podcast episode, we were joined by the VP of Product and Head of WeWork Labs, Osnat Benari. Osnat not only is a product creator, but also an active mentor to entrepreneurs. Before joining WeWork, she headed partnerships for BBG Ventures and led the product groups for AOL Video and Studios. Osnat shares with us the importance of develo…
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On this podcast episode, Senior Innovation Catalyst at AARP Innovations Lab Sheila D. Collins shares how she ran a successful crowdsourcing campaign to get new ideas for products that help women during menopause. The innovation accelerator works with startups, investors, and industry leaders to bring forth disruptive technology to fulfill the organ…
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Deena McKay is an IT Consultant for Kin + Carta and the Founder & Host of Black Tech Unplugged, which she launched after feeling like she was the "only one" in the tech industry. On this episode, Deena joins us for a discussion on D&I and Product Inclusion that goes far beyond a conversation on metrics. Here we chat about what Diversity and Inclusi…
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Nina Foroutan started her career in journalism at WHDH-TV/Channel 5 during an economic downturn. She then went on to earn her MBA and took a job as a technical product manager at Hearst before landing her role at Forbes. On this episode of Her Product Lab, Nina will share what it was like to pivot from journalism, seemingly a world apart from produ…
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On this episode, Sr. Director of Product Management at ADP Ventures Shilpa Singh joins us as we talk about the art of influence. As a product manager, we are trained to be the expert of our product, market, customer and competitors. However, one of the most important soft skills that we need to master is to lead through influence. Learning this ski…
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In the same week Abbe Cohen was laid off due to COVID-19, she got 14 job interviews (more if you count the ones she has turned down) and received an offer just days later. And it wasn’t pure luck. In this episode, Abbe will share several strategies to get noticed in the industry, including crafting your story, refining your LinkedIn page for the ri…
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In episode in 21, Brittany talks about the difficulty of mothering and addresses the questions "Am I making an impact? Does what I'm doing matter?" It's easy to be strayed away from the beautiful reality of what mothering is because we are stuck within the trenches most days. She encourages moms to keep pushing forward because we are in the season …
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In episode 20, Brittany talks about motherhood being the next billion dollar industry and the way it is creating this idealistic image of what motherhood should look like. She talks about the need for self care, but within this world of manicured picture perfect motherhood in tiny little color coordinated squares, it can create this unattainable id…
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In episode 19, Brittany talks about the phrase "terrible twos and terrific threes" and jokes about when we can expect the terrific part to kick in. She talks about her experience with her oldest and the behavioral transition that he's going through from 2 to 3. Brittany breaks down why "terrible twos" happen, how we can help them through the transi…
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In Episode 18, Brittany shares her experience with growing up in a broken home and how her parents divorce helped her see that the whole within her heart was so much more than circumstances--it was the inherent brokenness that has left us all longing to be healed. She discusses how we can find healing through our brokenness and some guidelines that…
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In episode 16, Brittany talks with Lena from @holisticwifehappylife about her story and how she experienced first hand the healing power of food for her family. Lena explains how that experience lead her to finding her purpose as a registered holistic nutritionist.Lena shares how food can be a powerful source of healing and how as a society we are …
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In episode 15, Brittany interviews blogger, Katy Rose Prichard, about her recent miscarriage. Katy discusses the heartache of loss, but the deep gratitude she has for her body. Even though, this is Katy's second loss she remains hopeful and shares that her journey is not through. Brittany and Katy encourage listeners to hold onto hope within the mi…
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In episode 14, Brittany shares the demanding desires to work on projects and how it lead to neglecting herself into sleep depravation. In a society that encourages us to have a "side hustle" we can get caught in a place that we feel as if we need permission to rest.Brittany encourages listeners to slow down and rest. When our bodies are sleep depri…
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In episode 13, Brittany introduces the series "The Seeking Joy Project". The seeking joy project is meant to help realign and get back to the things that truly bring you joy. Brittany talks about how all of the titles that we carry can keep us from being who we truly are underneath all of it. She challenges listeners to build a list of things that …
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In Episode 12, Brittany shares about her recent struggle with not feeling enough and how that feeling of not being enough can cause you to not be present with your family.Brittany talks about how we are not "just" moms and we need to take that word out of our vocabulary. She encourages moms to see the many layers of what they do and how it's a call…
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In episode 11, Brittany shares how powerful our words can be. When we allow our no's to be maybes we open up areas to be hurt within our lives.Brittany shares how one recent situation in her live allowed her to use the strength of her voice to turn a maybe into a no. She talks about the power of finding her voice after years of only knowing what it…
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In Episode 10, Brittany shares the cost of distraction from social media and how the cost ultimately is at the expense of our children. As someone who uses social media as a way to check out, the lines get blurred and social media takes over even the most sacred moments--our time with our children. Brittany tells the story of her toddler asking her…
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In Episode 9, Brittany shares about sleep deprivation and finding balance with your “every ounce left”. It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of self neglect when you are caring for others. Brittany shares ten ways to help break the cycle of neglect so that we can find that perfect balance of caring for others and pouring love into ourselves. ---…
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In Episode 8, Brittany continues the series on Creating Healthy Habits and shares her first memories of the dining table being a sacred space. Her family was the driving force behind this idea of fostering a place of love and warmth around the table and the significance of breaking bread together. Brittany shares 5 ways that she and her husband cre…
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