Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Starting the New Year with RVA Dirt
We are starting the New Year with the RVA Dirt crew: Francesca /Melissa /Becca/Emily = Getting dirty in the community and local government.
Together they discuss the current state of politics, the upcoming special elections, and how this will change the Virginia political landscape.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics January 5th, 2023
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics on holiday break and sharing Our Body Politic
We are sharing our platform as we do every December. This year it’s with
Our Body Politic
Created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they’re impacting those very issues. Weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues—because all issues are women’s issues. Tune in every Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts, and on public radio stations around the country.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics December 29th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics on holiday break and sharing Our Body Politic
We are sharing our platform as we do every December. This year it’s with
Our Body Politic
Created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they’re impacting those very issues. Weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues—because all issues are women’s issues. Tune in every Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts, and on public radio stations around the country.
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Follow our show on our social media on twitter, facebook, and our blog – look for womenpoliticsva
Follow our host and producer at @sherishannon27 and @carololson
Carol Olson Women & Politics December 22nd, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics on holiday break and sharing Our Body Politic
We are sharing our platform as we do every December. This year it’s with
Our Body Politic
Created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they’re impacting those very issues. Weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues—because all issues are women’s issues. Tune in every Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts, and on public radio stations around the country.
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Follow our show on our social media on twitter, facebook, and our blog – look for womenpoliticsva
Follow our host and producer at @sherishannon27 and @carololson
Carol Olson Women & Politics December 15th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics with Mary Beth Salomone and Advocacy for Children and Families
Today we bring Mary Beth Salomone Testa to talk about advocacy and policy development in working with child focused services.
Mary Beth Salomone Testa of MBST Solutions, LLC
Mary Beth has more than 20 years of experience in advocacy and policy development. Her expertise is in connecting policy and practice, with depth of knowledge in child care regulations and legislation and family child care in particular. She has deep experience in policy analysis, capacity building, team building, and mobilization for federal and state policy and legislative affairs. She has led successful advocacy campaigns across a variety of states and at the federal level, representing and building coalitions with child care providers, child care resource and referral agencies, home visiting programs, and the Children’s Defense Fund.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics December 8th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: The Politics of Guns, Identity, and Oppression
Today we bring Mallory Noe-Payne back to talk about reporters as first responders, the impact of white supremacy in the news, and the growing proliferation of gun violence.
Mallory Noe-Payne is Radio IQ’s Richmond reporter and bureau chief. She’s covered policy and politics from the state capital since 2016. She was a 2020-2021 recipient of the Fulbright Young Journalist Award. She spent a year in Munich, Germany researching memory, justice, and how a society can collectively confront its sins. Her Virginia-based coverage of home healthcare workers, voting rights, and Richmond’s Slave Trail have won national news awards. Mallory is a graduate of Virginia Tech with degrees in Journalism and Political Science. She is the creator of the podcast: Memory Wars, a five-part series about how Germany has confronted its horrific past and whether America could ever do the same. Reported by Mallory Noe-Payne and featuring conversations with Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Michael Paul Williams.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics December 5th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: The Politics of Memory and Race
We have two great guests today on Women & Politics
Mallory Noe-Payne is Radio IQ’s Richmond reporter and bureau chief. She’s covered policy and politics from the state capital since 2016. She was a 2020-2021 recipient of the Fulbright Young Journalist Award. She spent a year in Munich, Germany researching memory, justice, and how a society can collectively confront its sins. Her Virginia-based coverage of home healthcare workers, voting rights, and Richmond’s Slave Trail have won national news awards. Mallory is a graduate of Virginia Tech with degrees in Journalism and Political Science. She is the creator of the podcast: Memory Wars, a five-part series about how Germany has confronted its horrific past and whether America could ever do the same. Reported by Mallory Noe-Payne and featuring conversations with Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Michael Paul Williams.
Ebony Walden is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ebony Walden Consulting (EWC), an urban strategy firm based in Richmond, Virginia. At EWC, she works with a wide range of organizations to design and facilitate meetings, training, strategic plans and community engagement processes that explore race, equity and the creation of more just and inclusive communities. Before founding EWC, Ebony worked in local government and for non-profit organizations dedicated to citywide and neighborhood level revitalization. Currently, Ebony is an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University where she teaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the City. Ebony’s work has been featured in The Hill, Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Nature of Cities. She holds a Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia and a Bachelors in Business Administration from Georgetown University. Inspired by The Just City Essays, Ebony Walden conceived the idea of an essay collection focused on Richmond (The Richmond Racial Equity Essays) in hopes of bringing together thought leadership and practice to advance racial equity in the region.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics December 1st, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: An Evolution in Community Leadership with Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell – repeat
Today we talk with Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell about health, wellness, and the evolution of a community leader through response to community needs.
Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell is a Professional Curator for health and wellness and networking events. Her interactive sessions in the fields of education and mental health have impacted thousands for over 20 years. She is a change agent with a proven track record of success. Her clientele boasts immediate transformation during her powerful coaching sessions. Affectionately called the self-care guru, she advocates for equity and accessibility of mental health services in BIPOC communities through her work as co-owner of Avail Outpatient Counseling. As founder of the Education Connection Academy (ECA) nonprofit, she has spearheaded many accomplished philanthropic projects, including creating healing spaces for hundreds of people each year. Dr. Blackwell specializes in nonpharmaceutical interventions such as mindfulness, movement, and medicinal herbs to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Through her gift of storytelling and dance, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. The international motivational speaker received her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University and M.Ed. and BA from Virginia State University where she studied communications, literature, and leadership. A true multi-hyphenate, she shares her offerings as a licensed mental health professional, grant writer, certified Reiki Master Teacher, and Fitness, CPR, and ESL Instructor.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics November 24th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: The School Field Trip to VUU
We got invited out folks! To VUU and we brought Maya, RVA Dirt – Melissa, and Inspire Indeed – April and DeAndra, with us
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Carol Olson Women & Politics November 17th, 2022
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Bumps N Banter presents:
A Cow Ran Off the Road and a Cat Scratched It
christamotley Bumps N Banter November 11th, 2022
Posted In: Music, Music Shows, News
Tags: Byron Morgan, Inspire InDeed, RVA, WRIR