Park your passive at the door. Blunt Cuts is a female driven podcast on curiosity, creativity, and self-empowerment. The short format gives it to you straight with personal reflection and blunt honest perspectives. Exploring fashion, beauty, friendships, work life, and all the messy details in between. Hosted by Christina Fortier.
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How do you make space for happiness? Having a clean space mentally and physically can make all the difference in your everyday life. As we wrap up this season of Blunt Cuts, CJ expresses the importance of happiness on a deeper level. How to create, protect and value it, while finding small ways to help clear your mind and allow more room for happie…
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Today on Blunt Cuts, CJ welcomes to the studio Katrin Schroeder, Creative Director and Social Media Director for Love Life. A beverage that naturally enhances sexual health. The two discuss the need for more intimacy enhancements for women and how the world tries to censor these types of products from being seen and consumed. Matriarch Digital Medi…
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This episode is dedicated to all the tall girls who are tired of every pant, being ankle pants. With pumpkin-spiced weather on the horizon, no one wants exposed skin. There's got to be a better solution to beat frozen ankles! Well, today CJ reveals a styling secret that as a 5'10 woman herself, she swears by... men’s jeans! What a game changer! Fin…
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This week on Blunt Cuts, CJ’s long time stylist Melissa Miller sits down to chat about life as a stylist and how they truly are our therapist and friend all wrapped in one. They also go down memory lane with CJ’s hair journey,and their relationship beyond the chair. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that und…
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In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In part 3, CJ speaks with Quinn Villagomez, fashionista and co-host of “Fresh Fruit”…
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In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In part 2, CJ sits down with Jazmine Willis, Founder and CEO of Neo + Noel, an inclu…
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In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark. In Part 1 CJ discusses the responsibility that comes with being a creative, and how …
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CJ chats with Lani Basa, owner of The Business Women’s Circle. Lani shares her take on what diversity is and what we can do differently to make space and move forward. How can we rethink and redefine what normal is? Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.…
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This week on Blunt Cut’s, CJ sits down with Wendy Gulbraa and Amy Wolf. The fabulous fashion influencer duo behind Fashion Shenanigans. The ladies discuss how they accidentally landed in the influencer world of fashion, and how to lean into your discomfort. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, …
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TW: This episode contains sensitive and possibly triggering content, listen with care. CJ takes a pause to discuss anti-racism after the murder of George Floyd and speaks candidly about how this moment shifted her perspective. Though difficult and uncomfortable at times, Cj reflects on her journey to adopting an antiracist mindset. Matriarch Digita…
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‘Why’ is a powerful word. It's a word we frequently hear from our children as they grow and become curious about the world around them. And yet for most adults, especially women, we don’t use it enough. Today CJ challenges us to ask “Why?” and dives into how it benefits us in ways we didn’t realize. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produce…
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CJ shares how she navigates mental health and all that comes along with living on your own terms.The importance of checking in with yourself and your loved ones. And giving yourself grace while working on your mental health. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.…
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Cj discusses how to show up unapologetically you, and shares her journey on becoming her most authentic self. Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.By Christina Fortier
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Amy shares her story of workplace sexual harassment with CJ #getblunt #podcast #metoo #endsexualharassmentforall #workplacesexualharassment #timesup Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts: Amy Seeman @mamaseemanBy Christina Fortier
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Sharing and caring leads empaths CJ and Brittany down an anxious path #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #anxiety #empathy #empaths Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts: Brittany Chaffee @brittanychaffee Director/Producer:Mi…
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CJ, Larissa and Raessa get real about their own personal crash and burn moments. #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #burnout #toomuch #nomore Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Hosts: Larissa Loden @larissaloden Ráessa Motala @r…
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CJ finally gets Michaela Blunt Cuts director on the mic to share #mompreneur perspectives on being present. #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #beinthemoment #bethere #bepresent #theyrewatching Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host/Dire…
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Blunt Women Get Shit Done! No truer statement when CJ and @larissaloden are in the studio! #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #getshitdone #giveashit Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Larissa Loden @larissaloden Director/…
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How Are You Being Courageous? A Table Discussion
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CJ hosts a continuation of Blunt Cuts Table: Cuss Words & Courage! Join this hour conversation with amazing women sharing vulnerabilities and what makes them courageous, hosted at The Well @modernwell. Sponsored by @herspiritvodka Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Tab…
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In a partnership with @fueledcollectivemn and their new content studio CJ & Fueled Collective member, Aneela Idnani co-founder of Habit Aware sit down to discuss Aneela's journey with #trichotillomania and how her "secret "and her will to take back control of her life turned into a powerful product for so many others struggling to get in control. #…
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CJ and Lauren @essenceonelife break down their anxieties about doing what you love! #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #lovewhatyoudo #bringchangetomind #mentalhealth Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Lauren VanScoy @essenceonelife Director/Producer:Mic…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Ruzana Glaeser Founder of Bright Meets Brave and they #getblunt about #equalpayforwomen, knowing your worth and standing up and getting paid what you deserve. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ruzana Glaeser brightmeetsbrave.com D…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Kate Nelson and they #getblunt about being #original and true to your brand and how that sets you up for #success. Kate is Editor-in-Chief of Artful Living Magazine, and currently, she guides a thriving print magazine when many other major magazines are struggling to stay in print and have opted to a digital format. Follow…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Nicole Jennings and they #getblunt about living your #purpose and what they've done to #fuel their passions into purposeful lives. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Nicole Jennings @queenannaliving Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Hillary Kline and they #getblunt about life #timelines and why there is this unwritten path and expectation we should be following. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Hillary Kline @klinetothetop Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @mic…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Serena from Collective Market to #getblunt about how we can get the most out of our clothes and our budgets with #closetswaps Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Serena Fallahi Tittl @collective.market.mpls Director/Producer:Michael…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Ashleyn from Fashion Revolution Midwest to #getblunt about the impact and responsibility we have as #feminists & #fashion lovers. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ashleyn @miss_ash_leyn Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealarae…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Sara Worpole. Sara shares her personal of growing up and finding herself a single mom in unhealthy relationships and how she powered on in love and life and business to make the most she could out of what she had. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortier…
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CJ welcomes to the studio Kylee Leonetti. They share their personal stories of raising strong women with eyes and hearts wide open. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Kylee Leonetti @girl.creativemsp Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto…
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CJ welcomes to the studio the trio behind @purseyhandbags. They share the powerful story behind their brand and welcome us intimately into their lives along the way. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Randi, Jeni & Holly @purseyhandbags purseyhandbags.com D…
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CJ and guest host project runway contestant and designer Samantha Rei talk about Project Runway and life after her time on the show ended, Samantha also shares her journey as a designer and all of the magic in between. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Sam…
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Cuss Words & Courage Blunt Cuts Table
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CJ hosts the first ever Blunt Cuts Table: Cuss Words & Courage! Join this hour conversation with amazing women sharing vulnerabilities and what makes them courageous Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Table Guests: Christina Soderstrom, Nicole Fae, Beth Gibbs, Lindsay …
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CJ and guest host Rebecca Gebhardt uncover the secrets of "superwomen" and share how to get more out of every day! Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Rebecca Gebhart @risewithrebecca Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto…
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CJ and guest host Lisa Harris explore the #power of a woman's story through sharing their personal reflections on how they became so passionate about women and their stories. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Lisa Harris @fashionmeetspoetry Director/Produc…
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CJ and guest host Christina Soderstrom say#fuckyouladyparts and share their endometriosis stories and journeys with infertility. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Christina Soderstrom @coveralldoll Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto…
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CJ and guest host Katie Cook #getblunt about parenting pressures in the social media world. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Katie Cook Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephotoBy Christina Fortier
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This episode CJ and guest host Ashley Katzakian, discuss all things Yoga. Sharing their yoga stories, the benefits, and breakdown the stereotypes around yoga and starting a practice. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Ashley Katzakian @ashleykatzakian Websi…
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Blunt Cuts Live Part II: Inspiration and Collaboration and Passion
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This episode CJ and a LIVE panel of MN Fashion women get Blunt from North Garden Theater in St. Paul Minnesota. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Panelists: The panel includes event producer/creative strategist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Sarah Edwards; style writer,…
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Blunt Cuts Live Part I: Sustainable & Small Fashion
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This episode CJ and a LIVE panel of MN Fashion women get Blunt from North Garden Theater in St. Paul Minnesota. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Panelists: The panel includes event producer/creative strategist & Fashion Week MN Co-Founder Sarah Edwards; style writer,…
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This episode CJ and guest host Gabriella Reece, discuss fashion PR Secrets. And Gabriella is pretty much one of the coolest humans we've me. #girlboss Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Gabriella Reece @brandexperiencee Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @miche…
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This episode CJ and guest host Emily Kanz, discuss unique style and how to be confident in your style choices! Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Emily Kanz @rarebirdmpls Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto…
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Girl Boss. What Makes a Great Female Boss?
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This episode CJ and guest host Katie Steller, discuss their personal journeys of becoming girl bosses, and their experiences with female leaders, sharing stories and the ways they've found success! Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Katie Steller @katiestel…
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This episode CJ and guest host Nicole Fae, discuss how our beauty treatments make us feel our best selves, its beauty do you for you and no one else! Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Nicole Fae @muanicolefae makeupbynicolefae.com Director/Producer:Michael…
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This episode CJ and guest host Michelle Raven, discuss thrift store shopping secrets and their go-to strategies. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle Guest Host: Michelle Raven @thriftstylist Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto…
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This episode CJ and guest host Katie Driver, discuss handling and giving critical feedback and the important learning lessons and tips on how to turn feedback into productivity. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier Guest Host: Katie Driver (www.uncommoncs.com) Director/Producer:Michaela Rae…
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This episode CJ and guest host Tressie Schneider, share experiences with opening passion-driven businesses, the dreaded #fail and of course, all of the learning lessons along the way. Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast. Production Credits Host: Christina Fortier Guest Host: Tressie Schneider (www.tressieschneider.com) Director/Produce…
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