By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

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By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

By Hilary Brewster

Co-owner of Tulsi at The Market, Erin Dalton, and I talk career fits and starts, health and wellness, and of course, wild boars and woolly mammoths. We recorded at the bar where she used to work, so there's a bit of background noise. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley …

Kayla Young has so many jobs, not only is SHE exhausted, I think I needed a nap just listening to her. We talk social media trends, building a community online to empower women, and whether or not Yelp! is helpful. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "#Selfie"…

In addition to being a fantastic physician, Dr. Sydnee McElroy is the cohost of the podcasts Sawbones and Still Buffering, and is, according to me, the First Lady of the McElroy podcast empire. We also talk about how to fix the medical industrial complex. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technica…

Jess Hurst a.k.a. DJ Feminasty and I talk about all the things I don’t know that make other people cool, like music. We get mad at DJ Khaled (who apparently isn’t even a DJ? See? I don’t know things!), swear a bunch, and end the episode with her live mixing a track. opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production a…

Founder of Gro Huntington, Jeannie Harrison, and I talk about literally moving through trauma (bonus: bears!), imaginary friends, the failings of the DARE program, and getting text messages from God. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele. "Shake It Off!" by Taylor Swift (fair use, and yes, I'm as surprised as you are)…

Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates from the 65th district, Sammi Brown and I talked politics, shaking up your original dream, and why voting matters. REALLY matters. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer and Brian Tischler. “Free Your Mind by En Vogu…

Candidate for West Virginia house of delegates from district 17 Jeanette Rowsey and I talk campaigning, pussy hats, which are the best shoes to wear while you canvass, and how the dumpster fire election of 2016 inspired her (and lots of other women) to run for political office for the first time. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by…

Local artist Sassa Wilkes and I talk creativity, logging the hours, anxiety, and using art to be a better human. I reveal something generally embarrassing about myself, and I think at some point you can hear my head metaphorically explode. Opening jingle by Sarah J Storer; design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Al…

Emmy award winning, Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon and I sat down in the lobby of Marshall's theater during a screening of her newest feature length film, Recovery Boys. Sure, we talk about the deep stuff, like the ethics of making a film about real people and the need for Appalachian storytellers. We also giggle abo…

Film director Tijah Bumgarner moved to LA because she wanted to be famous. Now she's back in WV making rad Appalachian films, like Meadow Bridge. We talk over the sound of the espresso machine at Taylor Books in Charleston, WV. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Alti…

Dancer, choreographer, and owner of 4th Avenue Arts--Huntington's premier performance space--Jessica Lynn Fox and I talk creativity, soul movement, and making a mess. I reveal to the world what my mom thinks of my ballet capabilities. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kell…

Artist and owner of Full Circle Ceramics, Noelle Horsfield, and I talk the politics of clay (no, seriously), the ethics of art, and being self-taught. I, once again, fan girl about Rachel Maddow. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "One Hundred Pounds of Clay…

Acclaimed novelist Rajia Hassib and I talk fiction, politics, the Arab Spring, and the plot of her new novel, which will be published in April 2019 with Viking (Penguin). Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; producation and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Walk Like An Egyptian" by the Bangles (fair use) c…

Tattoo artist Kayleigh Phillips tells us what it's like to repeatedly stab someone with a needle full of ink all the while earning her "money bump." Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; producation and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. Alix G.s' cover of "Rose Tattoo" (fair use) closes out the show.…

What do fake news, The Little Mermaid, Veronica Corningstone, and a missing cat have in common? All topics (and then some) on today's episode with field reporter, Tiffney Lopez. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. Robin Meade's cover of "Dirty Laundry" (fair us…

DUN DUN dundundundundunnnnnnn. Cue the Law and Order theme song, because this week's guest rides around with cops. Krishawna Harless does outreach work in the community and wellness work with the officers (and firefighters). We talk policy, stereotypes, and high speed chases. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; pro…

Dawn is retired. JEALOUS MUCH? But she takes us through what it was like to grow up in an era when women like her mother didn't work after having children plus working in a male dominated field starting in 1982. (I was 3. I don't remind her of this.) Now she's living her best life. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steel…

In today's episode I call the midwife! And she comes to my house and we talk about how she deliveries babies in houses. Other people's houses, I probably don't need to explain. I go back to offending people, I'm sure of it. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "…

Shannon is a nuclear physicist. She tells me what the hell that is, and we talk about leaving and then coming home to Appalachia. Recorded December 29, 2017 Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Science Genius Girl" by Freezepop (fair use) closes out the show.…

Allison White owns two local bars. We sat down at one of them--sans drinks--to talk opening your own business, moving back home, and what women business owners bring to the table. I ask her The Dreaded Question. Recorded December, 2017 Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelle…

Owner and Creative Director of Brown Dog Yoga and Tailwind Cycling, Katrina Mailloux, and I talk the healing power of yoga, feminine connective energy, and the cultural capital of Fruit Roll-Ups. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Breathe (2 am)" by Anna Nali…

Owner of Blind Eye Restoration--a historical preservation and conservation company--Lindsay Jones and I talk construction, tools, and making grout great again. Ok, that was just me, but still. Recorded April 2018 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assi…

Claire Coder is the CEO--that's not what you think it means--of Aunt Flow, and she is in town. Well, on this episode. We talk all things periods and curse a couple of times, because periods. Recorded two menstrual cycles ago on April 13, 2018. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance …

Chris Cozad is the Owner and President of Alternative Auto Repaire in Columbus, Ohio; she and I talk cars, car repair, and the answer to last week's puzzle...wait, nope. Wrong show about cars. Things that do come up: driving mistakes, which purchasing pitfalls to avoid, the importance of community service, and what it sounds like when I imitate a b…

Assistant Director of CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, Liz Deal, and I talk healing, victim blaming (QUIT IT), and the power of telling your own story. Recorded October 26, 2017 Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Spectrum" by Florence + The Machine (fair use) clos…

Self-identified "sister of size" Anduwyn Williams and I talk body image, body size, and the fact that once upon a time, she'd be a Lady of the Manor and I would be a lowly serf. Additionally, we talk about bodily agency and she tells us the story of being sexually assaulted. For those who want to skip that section, there's a very clear verbal cue f…

Former Mrs. West Virginia Julie Warden and I talk pageantry, walking in heels, and "world peace." It is too bad I didn't release this episode on April 25th, which would have been the perfect date. SEE WHAT I DID THERE. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Prett…

Hairstylist extraordinaire Falon Tooley and I talk hair trends, emotional haircuts, celebrity dos (see what I did there) and don'ts, and everyone's favorite style: bubblebath spikes in the tub. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith …

Personal trainer and bodybuilder Dez Gibbs and I talk exercise, fitness, body shaming, and body confidence. I rant about cultural beauty standards and make it clear she could absolutely take me in a fight. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Confident" by Demi…

Debbi Jones talks to me about training to be an aesthetician, skin care mistakes, and awful facial trends while I just lay back and get a zillion needles shoved into my face. For beauty. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd and…