13: Melissa - Author, Feminist, & Storyteller

On this episode, I chat with Melissa, an author friend I made on Instagram. This conversation is a deep dive into writing as an art form and the beauty of reading as a tool for healing, learning, and escaping the difficulties of life. We talk a lot about her book, The Marriage Wars, since I’ve read it and loved the themes of women’s rights, gender roles, and denying one’s true self for the sake of others. We talk about the concept of embracing multiple roles and the freedom to choose who you want to be. Melissa shares her experience as a teacher of gender studies and how it intersects with her personality. If you enjoy reading, or learning about how someone creates their art - you will love listening in on this conversation. If you want to connect with Melissa - follow her on Instagram @melissagowdybaldwan and purchase her book “The Marriage Wars” on Amazon! If you’re interested in joining a Brave B*tches event, or would love to share your story on an episode, connect with me below! I also post clips from each episode on both my Instagram pages. Insta: @hannahsolmarie or @bravebtches Shoot me an email: [email protected] Join a Brave B*tches online women’s circle: meetup.com/bravebitches