Do you want to step up and do something epic? Follow your dreams, take action, change the world? In The Call, former political strategist Erica Williams Simon hosts intimate conversations with women who have answered their own call. What are the costs and challenges of taking the leap, of living your politics, of being unapologetic? How do you go from wishful thinking to real impact? What is the journey really like? Tune in, get inspired.
35 Available Episodes (35 Total)Average duration: 00:45:08
Sep 18, 2018
Episode 031: Sarah Jones
00:49:57
The last episode of Season 3 features Erica in conversation with the wonderful writer and Tony Award-winning performer Sarah Jones, recorded live in front of an audience. Sarah talks to Erica about the journey to create her own lane for herself and all of the lessons that she’s learned along the way and her new show,“Sell/Buy/Date.”
Sep 11, 2018
Episode 030: Jameela Jamil
00:54:41
This week Erica Williams Simon talks with Jameela Jamil. The star of 'The Good Place' is an activist against hate speech toward women, particularly where bodies and weight are concerned, and they spend the episode talking about body image, success and fear.
Sep 04, 2018
Episode 029: Rebecca Cokley
00:48:41
This week, host Erica Williams Simon chats with Rebecca Cokley, Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress. They talk disability policy, fighting for justice for all, raising woke children and balancing motherhood with a demanding career.
Aug 28, 2018
Episode 028: Glennon Doyle
00:58:47
This week, host Erica Williams Simon sits down with writer and activist Glennon Doyle. Together they talk about the balancing act of sharing your true self without tipping into depreciation, and striving for your best without focusing on perfection.
Aug 14, 2018
027: Dascha Polanco
00:40:07
In this episode, host Erica Williams Simon sits down with Orange is the New Black star Dascha Polanco. They talk about representation, the hustle and only moving forward.
Aug 07, 2018
026: Gabi Gregg
01:00:24
The Call is back with another fantastic, utterly beguiling, awe-inspiring guest: blogger and fashion entrepreneur Gabi Gregg. Gabi and Erica talk about failure, fashion and creating your own career path.
Jul 31, 2018
025: Samhita Mukhopadhyay
00:38:08
This week's guest is writer and editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay. After stints at Feministing and Mic and writing her book, she took over the Executive Editor role at Teen Vogue. In this episode she talks about her path to Teen Vogue and offers up some serious career advice.
Jul 24, 2018
024: Janet Mock
00:47:37
Janet Mock is a New York Times best-selling author as well as a writer, producer and director on FX's Pose. In this episode of The Call, Janet and Erica talk about the importance of telling your own individual story. They cover Janet's path from print journalism to TV; fear -- and what can happen when you overcome it.
Jul 17, 2018
023: Clemantine Wamariya
00:40:58
Clemantine Wamariya is a storyteller and writer. She first burst onto the scene with an appearance on the Oprah Show in 2006, where she was reunited with her family after the Rwandan genocide. In her new memoir, "The Girl Who Smiled Beads," she dives into reclaiming the narrative around her identity, her love of stories and Afro-centrism.
Jul 10, 2018
023: Franchesca Ramsey
01:01:49
In this episode of The Call, I talk to Franchesca Ramsey (aka Chescaleigh), about activism, hustling and not being so hard on yourself. She also chats about her new book, Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist. Also we premiere a new segment, Ask E, where listeners call in with their life and career questions.
Sep 18 | 00:49:57
Episode 031: Sarah Jones
Sep 11 | 00:54:41
Episode 030: Jameela Jamil
Sep 04 | 00:48:41
Episode 029: Rebecca Cokley
Aug 28 | 00:58:47
Episode 028: Glennon Doyle
Aug 14 | 00:40:07
027: Dascha Polanco
Aug 07 | 01:00:24
026: Gabi Gregg
Jul 31 | 00:38:08
025: Samhita Mukhopadhyay
Jul 24 | 00:47:37
024: Janet Mock
Jul 17 | 00:40:58
023: Clemantine Wamariya
Jul 10 | 01:01:49
023: Franchesca Ramsey
This podcast could use a review!
This podcast could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.