United SHE Stands

In episode 33 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we chat with another leader from Tiffin, Ohio - Cheyane Thacker. She talks about how she got to where she is today in such a short period of time, all the ups and downs that came with it, and how we all can get involved locally... no matter how old you are! Cheyane is a Tiffin City Council Member At-Large and serves as the Chair of the Streets, Sidew...

In episode 32 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we unpack gerrymandering (pun intended).  We explain what gerrymandering is, walk through how it started and where we are today, and we discuss solutions to fixing one of the most undemocratic issues facing our nation. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: How Gerrymandering Began in the US - HISTORY Gerrymandering Explained | B...

In episode 31 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through an IRL RN topic that has been top of mind... the legal cases around the abortion pill, Mifepristone. We give you a quick overview of the timeline and the facts of this situation. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: New 191011-the-facts-on-mifepristone-d01.pdf (plannedparenthood.org) Shared: FDA Mifepristone Lit...

In episode 30 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we explain what the Federal Reserve ("The Fed") is, how it functions, why it matters, and how it directly impacts you and your money. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources: Why You Should Care About the Federal Reserve — Civics 101: A Podcast (civics101podcast.org) Federal Reserve Board - Home Federal Reserve Banks | Fe...

In episode 29 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with the Mayor of Tiffin, Ohio - Dawn Iannantuono! She shares her journey that led her to this position and what her day-to-day life is like as Mayor, and most importantly, a female Mayor.  Dawn is a Tiffin native, growing up in rural Tiffin. She and her husband Dan are the parents of two children and grandparents to five. She started and...

In episode 28 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we get vulnerable and talk about what's been keeping us up at night. The news, the world, and everything has been overwhelming these days and we wanted to share our thoughts and feelings so our listeners understand they're not alone. We're in this together. Resources: Managing stress related to political change (apa.org) Coping with So...

In episode 27 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with Kyle Herman to talk about Ranked Choice Voting, why this democracy reform initiative is gathering support around the United States, and how it can help fix our broken system. Kyle Herman co-founded Rank the Vote Ohio in 2020 and volunteered in different capacities until he was hired to serve as Ohio’s first full-time Executive Direct...

In episode 26 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we talk about the different types of elections, the processes and procedures around them, and the issues the United States faces with each one.  Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources Government 101: Elections in the United States Presidential Election Process | USAGov What You Should Know About Politics… But Don’t by Jessamyn Con...

In episode 25 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with Marlie Willer to talk about the Maternal Health Crisis in our country, the advocacy work she is doing to improve it, and how you can help the cause. Marlie Willer is an experienced trial lawyer and maternal health advocate. Throughout her career, she has advocated for children and families in over 18 states across the country who suf...

In episode 24 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we debut our first episode of our new series called IRL RN (in real life right now)! These are going to be quick episodes on a current event that are released outside of our normal scheduled episodes on Tuesdays. We are going to start releasing these sporadically as there is an event worth talking about and when we have the time to record, edit, and...

In episode 23 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through the three main questions countries have to consider when coming up with a strategy on foreign policy. We also walk through some real-life case studies to see what we would do if we were in these policy makers' shoes. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram Resources What You Should Know About Politics… But Don’t: A Nonpar...

In episode 22 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through the basics of foreign policy, why it's important, and how it can impact you. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram Resources What You Should Know About Politics… But Don’t: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter by Jessamyn Conrad | World101 (cfr.org) American Government, The Outputs of Government, Foreign Policy...

In episode 21 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we walk through a high-level overview of different democracy reform items and discuss how they could improve our broken system. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram Resources Democracy Reform | The Democracy Group Let's Bring Ranked Choice Voting To America | Rank The Vote If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the s...

In episode 20 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we sit down with Fatima Habbiyyieh to talk about her life and experiences as an American Muslim Woman. Fatima Habbiyyieh is a 28 year old data analyst working in higher education and resides in Akron, Ohio. She’s a fellow woman in tech and loves it! She loves walking and doing yoga, and watching the game show network with her mom and sister. As an Am...

In episode 19 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we wrap up our 3-part series on political parties by diving into the issues we face today with our two-party system. We discuss how we got here, how the system holds us back, and we begin the conversation on possible solutions. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram Resources Two-party system | Features, Advantages, & Problems Can we hav...

In episode 18 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we're bringing you a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day!  International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. On this day, we wanted to hear from our community and have them be part of our episode so you could hear about what International Women&a...

In episode 17 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we continue our conversation about political parties and their history in the United States, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References Washington’s Nightmare: A Brief History of American Political Parties by B. Scott Christmas Political Ideologies And Political Parties in America by Hans Noel...

In episode 16 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we jump into an overview of the difference between political parties and ideologies as well as cover the history of political parties in the United States starting from the creation of our nation up until the end of the 1800s. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References Washington’s Nightmare: A Brief History of American Political Part...

In episode 15 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we take a break from our normal political content to go behind the scenes.  Join us as we crack some beers and answer questions from our listeners.  Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...

In episode 14 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we provide an overview of the structure and powers of the Judicial Branch at the federal level. This completes our trilogy outlining the three branches of federal government. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References A User’s Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy 8 Landmark Supreme Court Cases Tha...

In episode 13 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we provide an overview of the structure and powers of the Executive Branch at the federal level. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References A User’s Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy Civics 101 Podcast, Who gets to run for president? The Executive Branch | The White House If you purchase from a...

In episode 12 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we are excited for you to hear from our first guest of the New Year, Megan Wolfe. Megan Wolfe, BA, MS, is a certified mindfulness and meditation practitioner. Megan has taken 12 years of special education experience, a degree in psychology, and social emotional learning training, to create a thriving mindfulness business. Since launching Our Mindful...

It's 2023 and we're back! In episode 11 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we breakdown the meaning of federalism and the evolution of it within our country. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References A User’s Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy Civics 101 Podcast, Starter Kit: Federalism Oxford Languages (languages.oup.com) Federalis...

In episode 10 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we crack some beers and reflect on everything we’ve done in 2022 as well as talk briefly about what we have planned for 2023. We'll be back in your ears with a brand new episode on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. Happy Holidays! Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram Untappd App Handles: @ashley_kindsvatter & @sarapetrie If you purchas...

In episode 9 of the United SHE Stands podcast we are excited for you to hear from our guest, Andrew Gradisher.  Andrew is from and currently resides in Northeast Ohio.  He works in IT as a Solutions Architect.  For fun, he likes to juggle, travel, play board games, and really enjoys being a cat parent.  On top of all of this, he is currently training to become a certified mindfulness teacher. In t...