advocacy

Episode 85: Jonathan Custodio on gender, masculinity, and listening to the en(gender)ed podcast

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Jonathan Custodio, a recent Lehman college graduate, a New Yorker, and a journalist focused on bringing awareness to community issues around racial and cultural identify and disenfranchisement.  Jonathan joins us today to talk about the ways in which masculinity in culture and the media have shaped him–his…

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Episode 84: Cleo Stiller on her book “Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today”

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Cleo Stiller, an Emmy and Peabody Award-nominated reporter who talks about her new book, Modern Manhood:  Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today. In our conversation, Cleo and I will examine the ways in which men are navigating issues of dating, parenting, friendships,…

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Episode 80: Podcast Update, Listener Feedback, and Request for Support

On this episode, I wanted to share with you my participation in the upcoming Podcast Movement Evolutions Conference in February 2020 as a speaker.  I will be presenting on the topic:  “Art and Activism:  The evolution of my podcast listener from passivity to engagement.” Please feel free to stop by and join the conversation on…

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Episode 79: Bimla Vishwapremi, a feminist activist, on women’s rights in India

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Bimla Vishwapremi, a feminist activist in India fighting for Dalit and women’s rights around issues of ending violence, promoting education and investment in women’s businesses through microfinancing, and Dalit forest rights. We speak to Bimla today about her work in all of these areas and its intersection…

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Episode 74: Vanessa Dawson of the Vinetta Project on investing in female tech founders

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Vanessa Dawson, CEO and Founder of the Vinetta Project, a global eco-system designed to help high-growth female founders secure the mentorship, funding and support they need to scale their business successfully.  By offering access to resources, Vinetta is creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the…

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