LOVE Girls: The Podcast

This episode features Annika O'melia of The Rock Island Line, Her Voice Media Founder Jasmine Babers-Gunn, and Rock Island teen Kyla Nephew for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, civic engagement, and speaking up to create change in your community.

In this final episode of our Race Reimagined series, Daisy Moran Ramirez joins the LOVE Girls team for a conversation on culture, family, and identity. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn. This episode also features youth voices from Illiana Ambriz and Tamiah Rogers, along with college intern Amiyah Woods, bringing fresh perspective, honesty, laughter, and tears to the conversation.

This episode is all about the power of history — the stories that live in our communities, in our neighborhoods, and the people who have dedicated their lives to preserving them. Our special guest is Angela Snook, a longtime educator and former curator of the Geneseo Historical Museum, and the heart behind the museum’s Illinois Underground Railroad Exhibit. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn, alongside 2026 Her Voice Media Fellows Tamiah Rogers and Carla Nieto.

Award-winning teacher Rita Jett joins the Love Girls Podcast for the first episode of a three-part series, Race Reimagined: Girls Healing Illinois.In this powerful, multigenerational conversation, local youth join hosts Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers Gunn to discuss race, identity, and what it looks like to imagine a world beyond racism.Together, they explore healing, hope, and how young women are leading the way toward meaningful change.

This episode is all about sustainability, and smart style. We’re sitting down with our friends from Plato’s Closet, a brand that’s changing the way young people shop, earn money, and express themselves, without breaking the bank.

On this episode, multigenerational members of Her Voice Media tackle the changes in high school culture — everything from dating to vaping. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn, with special guests Vannecia Glenn, Tamiah Rogers, and Her Voice Media intern Amiyah Woods.

In this episode of Love Girls: The Podcast, we sit down with Irais Elizarraraz, Co-Founder & CEO of Sin Título, a Latina-owned collective blending fashion, art, and mental health advocacy.

In this episode, we explore the modern job hunt for women navigating video interviews, AI screening tools, and an evolving workforce. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn, with special guests from Dress for Success Quad Cities.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young talks about fatherhood, the importance of mentorship, and creating a supportive and equitable world for women and girls.

At just 14 years old, Tamera began noticing changes in her body—early signs that would later become part of a much larger story.

This conversation is a love letter to the friendships that keep us grounded and growing. Hosted by Kayla Babers & Jasmine Babers Gunn. Guests include Amiya Woods, Alisha Hanes & Dylaan Bibbs.

In this episode, we are talking about something that shapes so much of ourlives—female friendships.

How much is beauty really costing us? On this episode of Love Girls The Podcast, hosts Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn dive into the true cost of beauty—breaking down their own monthly spending and uncovering the price we pay for looking and feeling our best.

Exploring Fat Phobia and Social Media's Grip on Body Image

Thurgood Brooks and his teenage campaign manager, Amelia Rursch, reflect on the highs and lows of his mayoral race. In this candid conversation, they share the untold stories behind the campaign and the lessons they learned from facing defeat. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn with teen co-host, Dalaysia Dixon.

In this episode of Love Girls The Podcast episode, host Kayla Babers and Jasmine Baber-Gunn welcome Dr. Tiffany Stoner Harris to discuss the critical importance of representation in mental health treatment.

This is part two with special guests, Dylaan Bibbs, Teresa Babers, Legend Donaldson, and teen guest Darrionna Harrison for a candid discussion on navigating relationships and the journey to finding love.

Hosted by Kayla and Jasmine Babers with special guests, Dylaan Bibbs, Teresa Babers, Legend Donaldson and teen guest Dalyasia Dixon for a candid discussion on navigating relationships, exploring the world of dating apps, and the journey to finding love.

This podcast is hosted by organization founder, Jasmine Babers, with special guests, Kevin Goff, Teresa Moore and Gaye Shannon Burnett. We are talking Hattie McDaniel, the first African American Woman to win an Oscar. Kevin Goff is the Great Grand Nephew of Hattie McDaniel.

In this inspiring episode, we are introduced to four incredible young women - Karly, Illiana, Kierra, and Darrionna - who are making a difference through their involvement with Love Girls Magazine.

In this episode of the Love Girls podcast, Mariah sits down with a group of young girls from Washington Junior High School.