women

Episode 115: Caitlin Myer on “Wiving: A Memoir of Loving Then Leaving the Patriarchy”

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Caitlin Myer, author of Wiving:  A Memoir of Loving Then Leaving the Patriarchy.  We speak to Caitlin today about her experience growing up Mormon, leaving the church, and the role of religion, gender, and sex on shaping her own experience of womanhood.  Our conversation also…

Read More

Episode 114: Melissa Faliveno on “Tomboyland”–an exploration of sex, womanhood, and identity

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Melissa Faliveno, author of her essay collection, Tomboyland, a meditation on the influences of geography, desire, and identity on her journey as a queer woman and feminist.  We speak with Melissa about how her childhood in Wisconsin shaped her views of her conceptions of sex,…

Read More

Episode 113: Lisa Selin Davis on her book, “Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different”

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Lisa Selin Davis, writer, essayist and author of the upcoming book, Tomboy:  The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different.  We speak to Lisa today about the history and evolution of the term “tomboy” and its response to a gender-binary culture. …

Read More

Episode 110: Jordan Zaslow on “Women for the Win” and gender equality in government

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Jordan Zaslow, an award-winning director and producer and champion of female voices.  She is currently serving as Executive Director of Women For The Win, a coalition committed to creating positive political change and giving voice to underrepresented female candidates. We speak with Jordan today about…

Read More

Episode 109: Erin Vilardi of “Vote Run Lead” on its work to train and elect more women to elected office

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Erin Vilardi, the Founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead, the nation’s largest and most diverse training program for women to run for office and win. She first launched Vote Run Lead as Vice President of Program and Communications at The White House Project. We…

Read More