EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 32 MIN
Rhiannon Carnes on Voting, Advocacy & Showing Up for Reproductive Justice
from Blk Women in Biz Podcast · host TJE Communications
In this powerful episode of the Blk Women in Biz Podcast, we sit down with Rhiannon Carnes, founder and Executive Director of the Ohio Women’s Alliance (OWA) and the OWA Action Fund, for a deep and inspiring conversation on what it truly means to fight for reproductive justice.Rhiannon shares her journey from working in healthcare and the military to leading one of Ohio’s most impactful advocacy organizations. We talk about her lived experiences as a Black woman, mother, and organizer and how those identities fuel her mission to protect and expand access to reproductive care, especially for Black and brown communities.In this episode, we cover:✨ What reproductive justice really means beyond abortion rights🗳️ The connection between voting, policy, and community survival💪🏾 Organizing in red and purple states—and still winning big👩🏾🍼 Balancing advocacy work with motherhood and self-care💡 How to get involved in social justice work (even as a busy mama)Whether you’re new to the movement or deep in the work, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to activate your voice for change.📢 Follow Rhiannon and the Ohio Women’s Alliance:🔗 https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org🔗 https://www.ohiowomensallianceactionf...
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In this powerful episode of the Blk Women in Biz Podcast, we sit down with Rhiannon Carnes, founder and Executive Director of the Ohio Women’s Alliance (OWA) and the OWA Action Fund, for a deep and inspiring conversation on what it truly means to fight for reproductive justice.Rhiannon shares her journey from working in healthcare and the military to leading one of Ohio’s most impactful advocacy organizations. We talk about her lived experiences as a Black woman, mother, and organizer and how those identities fuel her mission to protect and expand access to reproductive care, especially for Black and brown communities.In this episode, we cover:✨ What reproductive justice really means beyond abortion rights🗳️ The connection between voting, policy, and community survival💪🏾 Organizing in red and purple states—and still winning big👩🏾🍼 Balancing advocacy work with motherhood and self-care💡 How to get involved in social justice work (even as a busy mama)Whether you’re new to the movement or deep in the work, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to activate your voice for change.📢 Follow Rhiannon and the Ohio Women’s Alliance:🔗 https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org🔗 https://www.ohiowomensallianceactionf...
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