In this episode, Fifty Feminist States host Amelia Hruby shares the bittersweet news that Fifty Feminist States is ending, and this is the final episode. Listen as she explains how and why she came to this decision, looks back to the very first episode of the show, and shares her reasonings, reflections, and gratitude for this journey.

The archive of episodes will live on and be available for feminists in generations to come to learn and be inspired. There are costs associated with keeping the podcast archive online, so if you’d like to support our ongoing costs, you can donate to our Glow.fm page up for one more week. 

We're forever grateful for your support of this show & hope to be back in your earbuds in new formats in the future. In the meantime, we'll see you on the road, wild ones. 

In this episode, Fifty Feminist States host Amelia Hruby shares the bittersweet news that Fifty Feminist States is ending, and this is the final episode. Listen as she explains how and why she came to this decision, looks back to the very first episode of the show, and shares her reasonings, reflections, and gratitude for this journey.

The archive of episodes will live on and be available for feminists in generations to come to learn and be inspired. There are costs associated with keeping the podcast archive online, so if you’d like to support our ongoing costs, you can donate to our Glow.fm page. 

We're forever grateful for your support of this show & hope to be back in your earbuds in new formats in the future. In the meantime, we'll see you on the road, wild ones. 

Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, Fifty Feminist States Fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton interviews Regina Townsend, aka @brokenbrownegg. Regina shares her infertility journey and why she created The Broken Brown Egg, “an infertility advocacy blog and source of connection for individuals seeking a personal story of infertility written from the African-American viewpoint.”

L’Oreal and Regina also chat about what it’s like being Black women navigating infertility, why reproductive health should be considered a social justice issue and how this is all about much more than babies.

Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, Fifty Feminist States Fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton interviews Regina Townsend, aka @brokenbrownegg. Regina shares her infertility journey and why she created The Broken Brown Egg, “an infertility advocacy blog and source of connection for individuals seeking a personal story of infertility written from the African-American viewpoint.”

L’Oreal and Regina also chat about what it’s like being Black women navigating infertility, why reproductive health should be considered a social justice issue and how this is all about much more than babies.

Links:

The Broken Brown Egg Instagram account

The Broken Brown Egg website

The Tammi Mac show Part 1 & 2

Follow:

L'Oreal Thompson Payton on Instagram @ltinthecity

Regina Townsend on Instagram @brokenbrownegg

Fifty Feminist States on Instagram @fiftyfeministstates

In this episode, 2021 Fifty Feminist States Podcast Fellow Mary L. Chang discusses how to get started in recognizing and understanding your authentic self. She encourages all listeners to take the time to be honest with themselves about the things in their world that are no longer in alignment with the person they are today.

Mary shares important realizations about long-held beliefs that she absorbed from outside influences, how they affected her self-esteem and career path, and how saying goodbye to these beliefs has given her newfound freedom to make her own choices and live her best life. Mary also talks about the importance of identifying the passions that light you up, as they hold the key to your happiness.

Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, 2021 Fifty Feminist States Podcast Fellow Mary L. Chang discusses how to get started in recognizing and understanding your authentic self. She encourages all listeners to take the time to be honest with themselves about the things in their world that are no longer in alignment with the person they are today. 

Mary shares important realizations about long-held beliefs that she absorbed from outside influences, how they affected her self-esteem and career path, and how saying goodbye to these beliefs has given her newfound freedom to make her own choices and live her best life. Mary also talks about the importance of identifying the passions that light you up, as they hold the key to your happiness.

Links:

Mary’s website

Mary’s blog post on this episode’s title

Mark Groves’ online class Becoming a Boundaries Badass (I’ve taken it, it’s excellent!)

Finding and Living Your Truth, by Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D.

What It Really Means to Take Care of Yourself, by Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D.

Lyndon Stephens, chief grafter, Quiet Arch records, a label of love and an extraordinary legacy

Follow:

Mary L. Chang on Instagram @theprintedword

Fifty Feminist States on Instagram @fiftyfeministstates

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow Angie Yglesias! Amelia & Angie talk about Angie’s activist experience, why diversity & representation are so important in storytelling, and accessibility and empowerment through media.

The interview segment in this episode was produced by Angie Yglesias. Be sure to tune in to her episode on the podcast this summer!

Links:

Grain of Salt Magazine

Follow:

Fifty Feminist States on Instagram @fiftyfeministstates

Support the podcast and the stories of the feminist activists and artists we share by pledging a monthly or one-time donation on our glow.fm page at this link.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow Angie Yglesias! Amelia & Angie talk about Angie’s activist experience, why diversity & representation are so important in storytelling, and accessibility and empowerment through media.

Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton! Amelia & L’Oreal talk about L’Oreal’s book project on “trusting your dopeness,” her background as a freelance writer, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and their favorite Beyonce songs.

The interview segment in this episode was produced by L’Oreal Thompson Payton. Be sure to tune in to her episode on the podcast this summer!

Links:

LT in the City

Follow:

L’Oreal on Instagram @ltinthecity

Fifty Feminist States on Instagram @fiftyfeministstates

Support the podcast and the stories of the feminist activists and artists we share by pledging a monthly or one-time donation on our glow.fm page at this link.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton! Amelia & L’Oreal talk about L’Oreal’s book project on “trusting your dopeness,” her background as a freelance writer, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and their favorite Beyonce songs.

Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.