High Value Women

In this episode Adam and Ellie talk all things Glee, going deep into the good (Mercedes), bad (Rachel) and the ugly (Mr. Schue) of the show. Strap on in for an unhinged ride as we dive on in to this problematic fave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually is empowerment? Women are often told, by media, culture, and other women, that we need to constantly seek ways to empower ourselves. So much of media that is geared towards women analyses or prophesises the importance of empowerment, but it has to be asked how beneficial this is? And is it actually helpful? Hosts Adam and Ellie discuss all of this and more in this episode of High Val...

In this episode Adam and Ellie dive into all things corporate girlie, from their glamourised work routines to the realities of a corporate world that just isn't made for women to succeed. They go on a few sidebars as usual, digging into what bugs them about work culture and have a fun jab at bullshit self-help books. Check out the Mina Le video essay referenced here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

This week Adam and Ellie disucss the ongoing trend of male celebrities incorporating feminism into their personal branding only to later be exposed for abusing women. In this episode we talk about a few distressing topics including sexual assault so listener discretion is advised! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie jump back in time and discuss the eery coincidences, favourite moments and cultural comparisons of a time that now feels like a century ago. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can leave us a rating, ask as a question or DM us @thenewfeministmagazine on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we look back on all things 2024, breaking down our fave moments, media, and memories with a good splash of feminist discourse thrown in too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays! In this episode of High Value Women hosts Ellie and Adam are joined by a highly requested guest: our resident herstory expert, Josh! Josh takes us through a festive feminist journey by bringing to light all the forgotten women behind Christmas traditions. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can leave us a rating, ask a question or DM us @thenewfeministmagazine on Instagra...

In this episode we dive into the world of makeup, sharing our perspectives as former MUAs and feminists. We talk about the double bind of makeup in a patriarchal society and how our views on cosmetics have changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam welcome a very special guest, Eliza Hatch. Eliza is an activist, photographer, artist and founder of the online platform Cheer Up Luv which focuses on educating people about sexism and misogyny. Together they discuss Eliza's journey with Cheer Up Luv as well as the current state of feminism in the UK, British media and life as an online act...

In this episode, Adam's birthday episode, we dive deep into the world of the pop girls! We talk all about the high standards they are held to and what this means for the quality of their work, the pressures they face, and how they interact with politics. Join us for an epidose jam-packed with only the finest diva talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ellie and Adam are back with another AITA episode! They read out five stories from Reddit related to feminism and share their thoughts. Meanwhile, Adam talks about Shakira for the first time ever and Ellie has some choice words to say about people who don't believe women. Enjoyed this episode? We'd love it if you would leave us a review and a comment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In this episode Ellie and Adam dive deep into the weird world of mommyvloggers and discuss all of the crazy stuff they're up to. We look at the ethics, the scandals, and the extreme cases of when mommyvloggers cross the line. This episode discusses child abuse in some areas so listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, host's Ellie and Adam discuss stan culture online and off, using case studies such as Chappell Roan recently setting boundaries with her fans and concert etiquette in recent years. They talk through Adam's experience as an active member of the Shakira stan community and together they ask the question; has stan culture gone too far? You can read the mentioned article by Adam her...

This week Ellie and Adam are diving into the world of girlhood. Why is TikTok so obsessed with the "girls'? Are "girl dinner" or "girl math" just cheeky satire, or are there problematic undertones? Spoiler alert, capitalism, patriarchy and ageism are big players in this discussion (who's surprised?!). Want to explore some of the "girl" trends further? Visit our website for articles on "girl dinner...

In this episode, Adam and Ellie discuss the recent violence against people of colour, Muslims, and the trans community this episode. With their usual dash of sass, they unpack bigotry from everyone from Elon Musk to JK Rowling without holding back. Don't forget to check out our new merch items on our site, 100% of the proceeds go directly into the British Red Cross who actively provide support for...

Adam and Ellie talk about girl friendships – what makes a successful friendship? Why do they break down? Can we work it out on the remix? And how to survive a BFF breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Adam and Ellie discuss whether politics can be a dealbreaker in relationships...considering this is a feminist podcast you can probably guess the answer, but how far is too far? Tell us in the comments what you think or if you have any political red flags or dating disaster stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive into all things rom com to celebrate Ellie's birthday. We look at what makes a good rom com and analyse if they are actually good feminist viewing or not! Sound off below or reach out via our socials to let us know if you have any thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, recorded fresh off Adam's trip to The Eras Tour, she and Ellie discuss all things Taylor Swift. They dive into her position as the most famous person on earth, analysing her feminism from a balanced perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Ellie and Adam explore if influencers should comment on political situations or not. We chat about online activism and weigh in on recent social justice conversations online right now. For information about Operation Olive Branch check out the link in our Instagram bio @thenewfeministmagazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam are joined by very special guest Achieng Agutu. Achieng is deemed the Tantalizing Confidence Queen on social media, posting empowering videos living her best life and helping her community feel their best. Now, Miss Achieng is booked, blessed and busy so we only got thirty minutes with her, if you'd like to jump straight into our interview...

In this week’s episode, Ellie and Adam discuss the world of erotica. From questioning why erotica zooms in on themes of female submission and what actually makes for a gripping read. Plus, they tackle the big question: Is erotica feminist? As a cheeky bonus, they even tried their hands at writing some themselves and spill the tea on how that went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In Vino Veritas! In this episode, Ellie and Adam, with help from very special guest, moderately priced wine, dive into a collection of things that grind their gears. They touch on everything from ChatGPT to Jojo Siwa! Let us know what you want to wine about on our socials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie talk about the 'Trad Wife' trend, where a growing online community of women are sharing aesthetic videos of cooking and cleaning, promoting 'femininity' and 'traditional gender roles'. The episode covers how this movement intersects with class, privilege, capitalism, and race, and discusses the idea of conspicuous consumption within it. We...

In this episode Adam and Ellie are joined by the amazing Kyne who talks to us about all things Maths, her time on Canada's Drag Race, and her new book. Check out Kyne's book Math in Drag anywhere you get books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.