Femme On

In this episode, our host Jess chats with romantic fiction author Emily Bunney about her Seattle Whalers hockey series, and the loyal following that encouraged Emily to share her work and keep writing. We talk about creating characters that readers love, writing for ourselves before writing for others and why sexy fiction can be helpful for anyone trying to understand and explore their own sexual...

Tonya speaks with author Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, whose book Eat Like a Horse, Run Like a Horse shares a simple way to fight poverty-related health issues, how early diagnosis of MS informed her fitness journey, and why excerise is more important than diet. Connect with Anastacia: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56897692-eat-like-a-pig-run-like-a-horse https://twitter.com/CombatKitchen https...

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Tonya speaks with WHAV co-founders Allie Givens and Soledad Coulston about the inspiration behind their non-profit, how friendship fosters partnership, and how their magnet high school helped facilitate a commitment to community giving. Where to find WHAV: https://www.wehaveavoicenonprofit.org/ https://www.instagram.com/whavnonprofit/ Other notable charities: https://www.blackamericandad.org/ http...

"You are so pretty it makes me sick." Join Ria, Ada and Tony Holt as they discuss Tank Girl starring Lori Petty and Naomi Watts, directed by Rachel Talalay. They revisit the cult film everyone loves to hate and give it the love it deserves.  

Alyson and Bryan Holdman (Writer/Producer of shows including Pretty Little Liars , Kyle XY and Our Kind of People and author) discuss the new documentary WHAM! and specifically the final few minutes that cover the farewell concert at Wembley in 1986.  Bryan and Alyson discuss the female and queer gaze and how it applies to this film, WHAM!, George Michael, their careers and the fandoms surrounding...

In this episode, Jess speaks with fellow Femme On host Alyson Shelton about Sylvia Plath’s classic, The Bell Jar. We discuss navigating trauma and identity as a young teenage woman, the tumultuous and heartbreaking life of Plath, and how reading this novel today offers poignant commentary on the terrifying reversal of women’s rights unfolding in the United States.  Please keep in mind, we talk abo...

Disney Discussions is back! This episode, Spider-Dan hosts our Disney Discussions podcast with Mike, Megan & Ria and he's picked Underrated Live-Action Disney Films featuring Holes, Freaky Friday (2003), Sky High and Bedknobs & Broomsticks! Join us as we discuss generational trauma, sidekicks & BRIGHTON!!!!   Watch our other Disney Discussions here on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playl...

Tonya speaks with creative fiction writer Veronica Wasson about experimental non-narrative and non-linear fiction and writing habits. Find out more about Veronica at veronica-wasson.com

What a snappy title for a podcast! The Collective answer the question of whether you walk around in darkness or turn on the lights! Discover more Ria's questions at www.riasquestions.com

Alyson and Claire Keane (artist, illustrator of books including her most recent Little Wonder and visual development artist on films including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish , Tangled and Frozen ) talk about finding their creative voices. The conversation takes them through early obstacles, feeling like they had nothing left to say and being ready to give up entirely. And then, what next? Well, that...

Tonya speaks with her Femme On Collective co-host Jess Davies about mental health, her complicated relationship with her body, and using fitness as a tool for managing a chronic condition. Follow Jess at: https://www.instagram.com/jess_bdavies/ https://www.sixhundredwordsonlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/600wordsonlife/ Follow Tonya on Twitter or Instagram @mstonyatodd or on her website www.ms...

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Tonya speaks with actress Radhika Rao about how she came to identify as an activist, the joys of helping others, and her dream of being an ambassador for peace. Where to find Radhika Rao: Website: http://radhikarao.org Instagram: @radhikarao77  IMDb: https://imdb.com/name/nm9895468 Radhika’s And I Thought Ladies appearances: https://youtu.be/EPc4k_apzOg Radhika’s Genuine Chit-Chat appearances: htt...

Ria and Alyson take the opportunity to discuss Barbie! Finding words to describe the impact of Barbie on both Femme on hosts is hard to sum up in the show notes, so just take a listen to get their full thoughts on the film, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's vision and how rarely we get to see feminist joy on screen. Alyson’s Twitter and Instagram: @byalysonshelton  Alyson’s Website: www.alysonshelt...

Alyson and Liz Santoro (Cinematographer and Camera Operator on features and travel shows, most recently Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins for Disney +) talk about Joan is Awfu l (Season 6, Episode 1 of Black Mirror ) and specifically the scene where the two stars of the episode, Annie Murphy (as Joan) and Salma Hayek (as herself) meet.  It’s a powerful feminist scene that passes the Bechdel Test w...

In this episode, our host Jess speaks with wonderful human Rachel about a coming of age story, The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. This conversation is honest and vulnerable, and includes a lot of reflections on race and segregation, heritage and identity and also, how this book eventually helped in Rachel's own coming out story.  Unfortunately you can't find Rachel on social media, but you can f...

Our host Tonya speaks with historical fiction author Vanessa Riley about the importance of showcasing Black excellence, how writing is activism, and why you will be blown away by her latest novel Queen of Exiles. Find out more about Vanessa and her work: Website: www.vanessariley.com Instagram: @vanessarileyauthor Facebook: @vanessarileyauthor Twitter: @vanessariley https://www.goodreads.com/autho...

Alyson and Meera Vijayann (journalist who covers health and gender issues and the writer of beautiful micro essays on Instagram) discuss the iconic scene when Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) draws Rose (Kate Winslet) wearing only that blue diamond necklace in James Cameron’s Titanic . Meera dives deep into the experience of being a small town tween in India and the passionate reactions to Titanic and thi...

In this episode, Jess speaks with fellow Femme on co-hots, Ria Carrogan, about Philippa Perry's The Book You Wish Your Parent's Had Read . They discuss how Philippa Perry's book helped her examine her own childhood and actively think about what sort of parent she wanted to be. They discuss parenthood (obviously), play and how the book has guided Ria through different stages of parenting. You can f...

Tonya speaks with co-founder of DemocraShe Sarah Jakle about combating legacy voices, her inner best friends, her call to action moment, and her passion to empower young women to hold political office.   Where to find DemocraShe: www.democrashe.org www.facebook.com/democrasheorg www.instagram.com/democrasheorg

In this episode of Ria's questions, the Collective ask themselves the age old question of "Do you think that hedgehogs know they are spiky?". Well, do you? Discover more of Ria's questions at www.riasquestions.com

Join us for a bonus episode to celebrate Ada's birthday. Ada shares her beautiful poetry in this special bonus episode. For all things Ada: www.aamccartney.com Scalawag Abolition Week: https://scalawagmagazine.org/abolition-week/

In this episode, our host Jess talks with author Cathleen Davies about her identity as a writer, her advice as a creative writing lecturer and her memoir And, Marvel. We follow the heartbreaking timeline from the death of DC, Cathleen’s former partner, to her time in the Basque Country writing her memoir, what it was like to write this book and how it came to be published.  Just a quick note, this...

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