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Alyson and A.R. (Tony) Farina (from Indie Comics Spotlight and author of the forthcoming YA novel, Welcome to Mansfield ) talk about “ The Sexy Getting Ready Song ” from the pilot of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend created by and starring Rachel Bloom. Tony sings the praises of the episode and the show and how it deconstructs so many tropes through its inventive musical approach. And in this scene it’s decons...

Tonya speaks with So She Slays founders Chauncey Woods and Heather Young about their podcast, their potent social media, and the community they’ve cultivated, where strong women come to slay all day! Connect with So She Slays: www.sosheslays.com @SoSheSlays www.slayafcreativestudio.com You can follow Tonya on Twitter or Instagram @mstonyatodd or on her website www.mstonyatodd.com

Welcome to Disney Discussions, a wonderful podcast where Femme on producer and co-host Ria gets to chat to her lovely friends, Megan, Mike and Dan about Disney films. The good ones, the bad ones, the weird ones... all of them! It’s time for Disney Discussions again and for the seventh episode, Ria takes the helm as we delve into our childhood cartoon crushes, featuring movies The Little Mermaid, R...

It's time, once again, for Ria's questions. In this episode the Collective answers the question: "Why men?". They discuss what is currently frustrating them about the patriarchy and helping to make changes in the world. Read more of Ria's questions at www.riasquestions.com Please do subscribe, rate and review our podcast. Every rating and review helps.

In this episode of Femme on Creatives, Ada speaks with Eden about her memoir Becoming Shameless. Eden shares her self publishing story and her love of P!nk! Find out more about Becoming Shameless at https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/75711669 and connect with Eden on Instagram: @writing.eden

In this episode, host Jess speaks with writer of children's fiction, Nicola Pinto, about Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. We talk about the exceptional complexity of Elizabeth Zott, the main female character, the beauty of book journaling, and why adult readers need a little bit of talking dog magic.  You can find Nicola and her writing on Instagram: @nicolapintowrites You can find host Jess...

Femme on Film is back! In this new episode, Ria, her Femme on co-hosts Alyson and Tonya and brand new guests Suzan Aiken and Wendy Wimmer discuss Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Rosamund Pike. They discuss how this film has obsessed generations of film lovers, the hand flex (obviously) and how each actor bring their roles alive. This conversati...

Alyson and L.L. (Lisa) Kirchner (award-winning screenwriter and author. Her next book, Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution , will be out with Motina Books in late September, 2023.) discuss the “ Why You Should Look Forward to Menopause Scene ” from Fleabag (Season 2, Episode 3) directed and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Fleabag and Kristin Scott-Thomas as Belinda....

Alyson and Ingrid talk about her book, Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma and her journey on social media and how finding herself reflected in Instagram accounts helped her find her own voice and a way to talk about complex trauma in bite size pieces that are accessible to people from diverse backgrounds. They also talk about how Ingrid’s social media integrates all t...

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Tonya speaks with author Katie Salidas about motherhood, MMA, and Combat Con. Connect with Katie www.katiesalidas.com https://spillinginkshow.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiesalidas/ You can follow Tonya on Twitter or Instagram @mstonyatodd or on her website www.mstonyatodd.com

This week Femme On Collective co-hosts Ada McCartney and Alyson Shelton take over Indie Comics Spotlight to chat with indie comic creator Sage Coffey about their effervescent graphic novel Wine Ghost Goes to Hell . The campaign is live on BackerKit until June 1st - check it out! Many fantastic artists, resources and books were mentioned during the chat, here are the links: Gina Wynbrant   Bonnie G...

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Tonya speaks with author coach Jen Graybeal about her involvement with 4-H Club, her history as a volunteer, and how it feels to make a difference in a child's life. Where to find Jen Graybeal: Website: www.jengraybeal.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jentheeditor/ TikTok: @jentheeditor Clubhouse: Romance Author Community https://www.clubhouse.com/club/romance-author-community You can follow Tonya...

In this episode of Literature for Life, Jess speaks with fellow Femme On host and poet Ada McCartney about the book ‘And Then, You Act’ by Anne Bogart. We talk about some of the challenges young artists face, the importance of art in a world plagued by violence, and how this book has provided Ada with beautiful, reaffirming guidance over the years.  You can find Ada on Instagram: @aa_mccartney Ada...

Alyson and Amy Bobeda (author, writer and teacher) discuss the resurrection of Thing from Episode 7 of Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega. Alyson and Amy agree that this scene is the emotional center of Wednesday Season 1 and Amy talks about Thing’s wound, the magic he represents and the subtext of the scene and how all of it combined is what makes the scene so powerful. Annnnd Amy introduces Alyson...

The Collective discuss cat muggings. What do cats love the most and what would they mug each other for? The age old question! Join in the conversation. Find more of Ria's questions at riasquestions.com

There is nothing objective about how much I love Helen Nde's book The Runaway Princess and Other Stories.  Find more on Helen's work at www.helennde.com Support her projects & buy a book here www.helennde.com/projects And, if you're keen on twitter, she tweets @hm_nde

Tonya speaks with Jessica Case about how age, motherhood, and her Asian-American heritage each play a role in her fitness journey. Jessica Case is the deputy publisher of Pegasus Books, based in Manhattan. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in history and a minor in Russian, and after a short stint in Washington, D.C., working in think tanks, she moved to New York to pursue a ca...

Tonya speaks about Active Activism and the I Know Why She Stayed initiative with Author Kasey Rogers. Connect with Kasey: www.kaseyrogers.com Support her initiative: www.kaseyrogers.com/i-know-why-she-stayed-initiative Donate to the cause: https://kaseyrogers.com/shop/donate/

Our host Jess speaks with writer, podcaster and CEO of 4 Horsemen Publications, Erika Lance about why she loves to write stories without happy endings, her advice to writers and why she decided to launch a publishing company that sits apart from the traditional publishing industry.  Find out more about Erika and her work:   @authorelance  Visit Erika’s websites www.erikalance.com   and http://www....

Alyson and Ivana Shein (playwright and queer positive mom on Station 19 ) talk about the sexual assault support group scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman Is in Trouble , starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The support group scene takes place after the birth of their first child and Rachel’s struggles processing the birth, and assault by her doctor, as wel...

Alyson and Kim Rowe (healer, thinker, mother, awesome friend) talk about the birth scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman is in Trouble , starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The scene of the birth of their first child is shown from both points of view, we are primarily discussing the one from Rachel’s point of view. One of the most raw and honest depictions...

Ria and Rachel discuss all three seasons of Derry Girls, the amazing teen sitcom by Lisa McGee, set in 1990s Northern Ireland. Rachel shares amazing stories from her life growing up in Northern Ireland and how Derry Girls accurately and positively represents growing up in Northern Ireland in the 90s.