United SHE Stands

In episode 50 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk through what it means to be a U.S. citizen - literally and metaphorically. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: Oxford Languages and Google - English | Oxford Languages (oup.com) Citizenship - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com Citizenship - Wikipedia chapter2.pdf (uscis.gov) Home | USCIS What does it m...

In episode 49, we sit down with two members of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, Allie Felker and Ana Lepe Vick.  These ladies share their personal stories of losing their babies to stillbirth, how this can happen to anyone, and what drove them to join PUSH to raise awareness and fight for change.  We also discuss two very important Federal Bills that would help prevent stillbirths.  We need you to ca...

In episode 48, we sit down with two members of Ohio Women's Alliance to talk about the organization's progress and goals with Reproductive Justice (RJ) in Ohio and the state's Reproductive Freedom ballot initiative coming up in November. Ohioans - Vote YES on Issue 1 on November 7th! Jordyn Close (she/her) is the Deputy Director with Ohio Women's Alliance, building collective p...

In episode 47 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we discuss our Founding Fathers.  This episode is based on a chapter in the book “The Myths That Made America” by Heike Paul, a professor of American studies in Germany.  Heike's chapter about American Independence and what Heike calls the myth of the Founding Fathers, dives into one of America's origin stories, and how it still shapes our...

In episode 46, we sit down with Natalie Benamou to talk about how her passion led to entrepreneurship and how she advocates for women and, more specifically, women's healthcare. Natalie is the Founder of HerCsuite™ Women’s Network and has accelerated her career to from leadership positions to becoming an entrepreneur in 2020. She has a ‘ serve first’ approach to life and has held executive bo...

In episode 45 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk about how many days the United States requires us to take off, or lack thereof, and compare strategies with other countries. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: Time Off Rights for Employees Under the Law | Employment Law Center | Justia Vacation Leave | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) Why U.S. vacation policies are...

In episode 44 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through some of the major issues facing our public education system today. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Organizations: Jumpstart for Young Children National Education Association | NEA Learning Forward The Education Trust Everytown Moms Demand Action Resources: The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education Syste...

In episode 43, we sit down with Miss J. to talk about her experience as a teacher, her perspective of our country's education system, and why she decided to leave the profession. Miss J. has dedicated seven years of her life to teaching. She embarked on her classroom-teaching journey by specializing in math and science instruction at a private school, catering to students in 6th-12th grade. ...

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for four weeks this summer.  This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on Ranked Choice Voting with Kyle Herman.  In this episode, we sit down with Kyle to talk all about Ranked Choice Voting, why this democracy reform initiative is gathering support around the United States, and how it can help fix our broken system. Or...

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for four weeks this summer. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on political parties in the United States.  This episode dives into the issues we face today with our two-party system by focusing on how we got here and how the system holds us back.  We end with starting the conversation on how we can work towards fi...

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for four weeks this summer. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on Maternal Health with Marlie Willer.  Don't worry! We'll be back in action with new episodes soon. Original Air Date: April 18th, 2023 We sit down with Marlie Willer to talk about the Maternal Health Crisis in our country, the advocacy work...

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for four weeks this summer. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on federalism! In this episode, we breakdown the meaning of federalism and the evolution of it within our country. Don't worry! We'll be back in action with new episodes soon. Original Air Date: January 17th, 2023 Let's connect: United S...

In episode 37 of the United SHE Stands podcast,  we walk through some of our favorite resources we use to stay in the know with our current political landscape. We also share some of the most interesting Instagram accounts we personally follow... you don't want to miss that! Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: What Does High And Dry Mean? - Writing Explained BBC News (...

In episode 36 of the United SHE Stands podcast, Ashley's husband, Nick, joins us on the show as the guest host.  He tests our knowledge on all the topics we've covered so far in 2023 during a fun cohost vs cohost trivia episode.  Join us to not only see how much we've learned, but to test yourself as well! Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram If you purchase from any lin...

In episode 35 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk about a topic that was requested by multiple listeners - details around the 8 times U.S. Presidents have died while serving in office. Pretty morbid topic, we know, but some of these natural causes may give you a chuckle! Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: Sudden Death, Assassination Attempts, and Mourning | National...

In episode 34 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down for a conversation with Priya Bathija to chat about the many challenges women face in our healthcare system, and how Priya is part of the movement to finding solutions.  Spoiler alert, problems with women's health go far beyond the issues with maternal healthcare!  Priya Bathija is the founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, an organization...

In episode 33 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we chat with another leader from Tiffin, Ohio - Cheyane Thacker. She talks about how she got to where she is today in such a short period of time, all the ups and downs that came with it, and how we all can get involved locally... no matter how old you are! Cheyane is a Tiffin City Council Member At-Large and serves as the Chair of the Streets, Sidew...

In episode 32 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we unpack gerrymandering (pun intended).  We explain what gerrymandering is, walk through how it started and where we are today, and we discuss solutions to fixing one of the most undemocratic issues facing our nation. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: How Gerrymandering Began in the US - HISTORY Gerrymandering Explained | B...

In episode 31 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through an IRL RN topic that has been top of mind... the legal cases around the abortion pill, Mifepristone. We give you a quick overview of the timeline and the facts of this situation. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: New 191011-the-facts-on-mifepristone-d01.pdf (plannedparenthood.org) Shared: FDA Mifepristone Lit...

In episode 30 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we explain what the Federal Reserve ("The Fed") is, how it functions, why it matters, and how it directly impacts you and your money. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: Why You Should Care About the Federal Reserve — Civics 101: A Podcast (civics101podcast.org) Federal Reserve Board - Home Federal Reserve Banks | Fe...

In episode 29 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with the Mayor of Tiffin, Ohio - Dawn Iannantuono! She shares her journey that led her to this position and what her day-to-day life is like as Mayor, and most importantly, a female Mayor.  Dawn is a Tiffin native, growing up in rural Tiffin. She and her husband Dan are the parents of two children and grandparents to five. She started and...

In episode 28 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we get vulnerable and talk about what's been keeping us up at night. The news, the world, and everything has been overwhelming these days and we wanted to share our thoughts and feelings so our listeners understand they're not alone. We're in this together. Resources: Managing stress related to political change (apa.org) Coping with So...

In episode 27 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with Kyle Herman to talk about Ranked Choice Voting, why this democracy reform initiative is gathering support around the United States, and how it can help fix our broken system. Kyle Herman co-founded Rank the Vote Ohio in 2020 and volunteered in different capacities until he was hired to serve as Ohio’s first full-time Executive Direct...

In episode 26 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk about the different types of elections, the processes and procedures around them, and the issues the United States faces with each one.  Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources Government 101: Elections in the United States Presidential Election Process | USAGov What You Should Know About Politics… But Don’t by Jessamyn Con...

In episode 25 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with Marlie Willer to talk about the Maternal Health Crisis in our country, the advocacy work she is doing to improve it, and how you can help the cause. Marlie Willer is an experienced trial lawyer and maternal health advocate. Throughout her career, she has advocated for children and families in over 18 states across the country who suf...