Not Your Little Lady

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 and humanity's realtionship with plants. The Who's...

It's another episode on the pandemic, but let's be honest there's not much else on our minds. This episode Allison talks with Eli Peyton, a teacher at DeKalb Path Academy. Eli gives listeners a first-hand account of a teacher's perspective concerning online learning. We talk about the impact the pandemic is having on students, parents and teachers. Plus she gives tips on how to best survive homesc...

Life as we know it has dramatically changed. Societies around the world are being asked to stay home and away from other people.  The view from Allison's window remains the same each day and as an introverted extrovert she can't fight the curiosity of what this is like for others. In an effort to make everyone feel less alone Allison invited her roommate Josie and some listeners to share their soc...

This episode features Alexandra Pajak, a composer and former worker with Correctional Mental Health Care Facilities in Georgia. We discuss her journey to becoming a composer, her time working within the prison system and how she blends music with science. Specifically, she talks about her new album, Mind/Electric, which is an auditory exploration of mental illnesses. The Who's that Lady (from Hist...

Reparations. How much does the general public know about this topic?  On this episode, Allison talks with Dr. Ashley D. Farmer, an Associate Professor in the Departments of History and African and Africa Diaspora at the University of Texas at Austin. She is also the author of Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era. Dr. Farmer educates Allison and listeners about the history of re...

On this episode Allison talks to Nicole McCormick, a teacher, President of the Mercer County Education Association, union member and mother to four children.   Nicole talks about her experiences being a union member, a little history about unions in West Virginia and why unions are important. She also talks about her experience being a part of the 2018 West Virginia teacher's strike.    The Who's...

It's been a while, but NYLL is back!   To start off the third season Dr. Lauren Crigler talks with host Allison about being a pain with sex therapist in the American South. They discuss all things sex including education, taboo topics and how to create a sex positive household in this region.    The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Virginia Johnson, a sexologist.   Resources for Dr. Lauren Crigl...

Just a quick update on when NYLL will be back with a new episode.

Many apologies for being two days late, but this episode is well worth the wait.  Guest Adrienne van der Valk talks with host Allison about white feminism and how white women can fight against it within the feminist movement. They also talk about her podcast, Feminist Hotdog .  This episode's Who's that Lady (From History)? is Kimberlé Crenshaw. Listen Here features Yoga is Dead .

*Repost of previously posted episode.* There will be no new episode, but Patreon members stay tuned to hear about what I'll be doing in my absence. This past September U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of an Obama era executive order. That announcement changed the lives of 800,000 young adults. One of those young adults is this episode's guest. Marisol Estrada is a Deferred Act...

Samhain is approaching! With that in mind, Haley from VVitch Mama and the Witches of Atlanta podcast and YouTube channel comes on the show to talk about witchcraft. We discuss her journey in the craft, misconceptions about it and her experience of being a witch in the American South.  The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Grace Sherwood.  Listen Here features Witches of Atlanta. Resources: ATL Cr...

We continue last episode's conversation around community and housing with guest is Alison Johnson, the executive director of the Housing Justice League and Peoplestown resident. Alison talks about the work HJL does in Atlanta including the housing crisis, tenant's rights and gentrification. She explains the concept of development without displacement. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Dorothy...

On this episode host Allison talks with Camille Pendley and Laura Asherman. Pendley is the director of The Home Team Film. Asherman is co-director and director of photography for the film.  They discuss the documentary which details the story of residents who live in Vine City and English Avenue, two areas located in Atlanta's westside. The importance of Tracy Bates in the film and the impact of M...

On this episode of NYLL guest Alyssa Karounos talks about the workshops she curated on being an ally, specifically on how to be a white ally.  We discuss how being an ally in the American South may be different from other areas of the country and the three main things one can do to become a stronger ally. The Who's that Lady (From History)? is Joan Trumpauer Mulholland.

Now that it has been almost 4 months since Georgia's governor signed HB 481 - better known as a heartbeat bill - it seems to have faded into the background. Now there are also only 4 months until 2020 when the bill becomes the law. With that in mind, this episode's guest is Alison Currie, a medical malpractice defense attorney in Georgia. She breaks the bill down from a lawyer's perspective and go...

It's always a pleasure to host other podcasters on NYLL. This episode features comedian, writer and podcaster Mallory Denae of A Tex-Mex Mess. We chat about her podcast, how she finds humor in her traumatic experiences, ways to cope with PTSD and a variety of other topics. Listen to learn about Mallory and enjoy some insight into the lives of both her and host Allison. The Who's that Lady (from Hi...

This is the second of two episodes focusing on explaining what democratic socialism. For this episode, Staci Swiney continues to educate listeners on the history of democratic socialism in the United States while also touching on what it could mean for the American South. She shares personal experiences from being a political minority in the American South and talks about how democratic socialism...

What is Democratic Socialism? Is it Bernie Sanders? Is it AOC? Is it more than just those two people? On this episode host Allison dives deep into the subject with Staci Swiney, a history professor and PhD. candidate at the University of Texas at Arlington.  They discuss the history of Democratic Socialism in the U.S. and the difference between socialism and communism. Additionally, the topics of...

This week's episode is a little different and a lot shorter. It's a story from host Allison's June 2017 trip to Kenya - in fact when this releases it will be almost exactly the date she arrived for her holiday. Hopefully it fills a few minutes of your day with a laugh.

* Warning this episode addresses topics dealing with sexual assault. On this episode Ashley Massey talks about her work with Enough is Enough Tennessee and her role as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault in the rural South. She discusses why she became involved with the organization, experiences in advocating for Representative David Byrd's removal from office and her hopes for the future...

Y'all! Summer is almost here and with its arrival, many will be heading to the outdoors to enjoy all of Earth's natural beauty. With that in mind, host Allison invited Bethany Green, Carrie Crawford and Sarah Harbin on the show to talk about League of Outdoor Women , an organization in Florence, Alabama. On this episode, the three women talk about what their organization does, outdoor safety tips...

In March 2017 host Allison attended a performance of La Boheme at the University of North Alabama. That night Gabrielle Fuqua was a part of the cast. Now, the master's student at the University of Kentucky is this episode's guest. Gabrielle talks about her journey to finding opera music, her favorite composer and how opera is perceived in the American South. She also discusses her experiences as a...

Alejandra Luaces is a force. The former software engineer is everything for her business, Hell Yeah Gluten Free . She's the baker, designer, photographer, social media content creator - basically, name it and she does it.  On this episode, Luaces talks all about her business including why she took the leap to create a bakery that specializes in gluten-free baked goods and what inspires her ideas t...

Jackie Cannizzo started playing golf at a young age. On this episode, she talks about how her career in golf lead her to begin working in the nonprofit world, the creation of Dare to Golf and how she became director of C5 Georgia . Listen to learn more about her! The Who's that Lady (From History)? is Babe Zaharias. Listen Here features Make It Modern . Additional Resources: Esther Cannizzo Jr. Go...

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