The Conservative Woman's Guide

Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Karin Lips is joined by Cherise Trump, the Executive Director at Speech First. They dive into the negative impact DEI programming is having on college campuses as well as the importance of free speech. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make sure you never miss an update! Email us at media...

You’re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College is now available on Amazon ! At the Network of enlightened Women, we see the challenges that conservative women are up against on their college campuses--from women's centers to women’s organizations pushing a liberal agenda and silencing dissent. It can be a lonely place for conservative women. This is what inspired NeW to publish You’re...

In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Cameron Teel, president of NeW at The University of Arizona, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus and how to take advantage of different opportunities your school may provide. They discuss how she landed her internship with the Goldwater Institute and found a professor mentor on campus. Cameron also shares her best advi...

In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Tadie Self, a member of NeW at Texas Tech University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on her school's student government as well as being a member of a sorority. They discuss the importance of getting involved on campus and how that involvement helped her transition to her internship on Capitol Hill. Follow us on Instagram a...

In this week’s episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Jessica Costescu, a NeW alumna from Georgetown University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss her personal story of her family fleeing a communist country and how that impacted her campus activism. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation afte...

In this week’s episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton is joined by Abby Daniels, a NeW alumna from American University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. She describes how she thinks you should lead with your personality not your politics. They discuss the concept of social points, how a conservative woman’s social life on campus differs from a liberal w...

This week, Karin is joined by Emma Foley, a NeW alumna who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss how to navigate finding conservative community on campus and some tips to help you get started in the media. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or idea...

This week, Karin is joined by Jordyn Ney, a NeW alumna who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss reaching across the political aisle on campus and the social struggles conservatives face on campus. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us...

This week, Karin and Peyton are back together discussing a special project. They share some of the backstory of this project, their favorite parts of it, and more advice for college women. Don't miss this insider's episode. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us.

This week, Peyton is joined by special guest Julia Canzano, a NeW alumna who recently got engaged. They discuss all things relationships—navigating hookup culture, sticking to your values, and dating across party lines. Don’t miss Julia’s best piece of advice for single women at the end of this episode. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email...

This week, Peyton is joined by special guest Chloe Sparwath, NeW Campus Program Coordinator. They discuss finding friends with similar values, relying on friends for different things, and overcoming the loss of friendships. You won’t want to miss their funny stories and the friendship advice you need to hear. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode!...

This week, Karin is joined by special guest Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President at the Goldwater Institute. They discussfinding internships, standing out (in the right way!), and networking during your internship. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us.

This week, Karin is joined by special guest Mary Kate Cary, adjunct professor in the University of Virginia’s Department of Politics. They discuss how to find a professor mentor on your college campus and the benefits of having one. Plus, Mary Kate shares tips she learned serving as a White House speechwriter. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode!...

In college, you’re bound to deal with liberal professors. Karin and Peyton share their stories of when they faced adversity in the classroom and give their best tips on how to deal with these tough situations. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us.

Living away from home for the first time comes with a whole new set of responsibilities and considerations! Karin and Peyton break down the best routines to develop from scheduling homework time to setting a budget. Don’t miss their tips on dealing with homesickness. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation after each episode! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if y...

This week, Karin and Peyton discuss critical thinking on campus. They offer tips on how to find reliable news sources and share podcast and book recommendations. And they remind listeners not to and how to make sure you aren’t putting yourself in an echo-chamber. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make sure you never miss an update! Email us at media@enlighten...

Not sure how to get involved on campus? This week, Karin and Peyton dive into getting involved on campus--from the various organizations and causes you can join to how to balance your academics and extracurriculars. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make sure you never miss an update! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas to sha...

Welcome to the first episode of the Conservative Woman’s Guide. Perhaps you’ve heard universities aren’t especially friendly to right-of-center students. Maybe you’ve sensed that young women are pressured to adhere to progressive ideals. The Network of Enlightened Women knows that situation all too well! That’s why we’ve launched this podcast to serve as a guide for young conservative women. The f...

Welcome to the Conservative Woman's Guide, a podcast for the Network of Enlightened Woman. Follow us as NEW's founder and president Karin Lips and Peyton Smith discuss college life, conservatism, personal growth and more.