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Mimosa Sisterhood
by Melissa Herrera
Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present! Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party! Follow us on Instagram @mimosasisterhood, Twitter @mimosahood, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mimosasisterhood?" rel="noop
Episodes
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Hannah Gadsby & Barbara Gittings: Lesbians Breaking Free of the Bible Belt
Lex from The Peony podcast is back on the mic for a special Pride Month episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Barbara Gittings, a pre-Stonewall gay rights activist who helped declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. Lex introduces Hannah Gadsby, an Australian comedian who's...
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Barbara Shelton: Warning Signs of Secret Violence In Relationships
Our next Everyday Woman episode features Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator based out of Wine Country in Northern California. Several years ago, Barbara lost herself in an abusive relationship that was littered with secret violence, abuse that isn't physical. With the...
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Virginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir: Sisters of Sabotage and Espionage
Andee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history's most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as "The Limping Lady". Melissa introduces Elvira del la Chaudoir, a Peruvian socialite, gambler…
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Pauline Nguyen: The Story of The Spiritual Entrepreneur
Our next Everyday Woman episode features Pauline Nguyen, an Australian developmental coach, best-selling author, and co-founder of the world’s most awarded Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern. Pauline's story is rooted in survival; escaping war-torn Vietnam as a toddler, surviving a Thai refugee...
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Susanna Kaysen: Girl, Interrupted, A Book To Movie Adaptation
It's a bonus episode, babyyyy! Tune in to hear Melissa's guest feature on A Novel Adaptation podcast, a show that examines book to movie adaptations hosted by Jordan and Em. Melissa went nostalgia with it and chose her favorite movie of all time, Girl, Interrupted! This movie is based off the…
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Marion Donovan & Louisa May Alcott: Female Heroines, Inventors, and Spinsters
Jordan Redwine is back on the mic for the ultimate podcast celebration - Women's History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Marion Donovan, a 1950s entrepreneur who invented the disposable diaper. Jordan introduces Louisa May Alcott, the legendary author of the famous novel Little...
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Rachael McKee: Channeling Sister Queen Energy Through Oracle Cards
Our next Everyday Woman episode features Rachael McKee, a Colorado-based writer, designer, and entrepreneur who's the creator behind Messages From Her. Messages From Her is a 44-card oracle deck and guidebook that celebrates some of the greatest women of the modern era. What better way to fuel...
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Dorothy Dandridge & Tina Bell: Old Hollywood to the Grunge Scene
Lex from The Peony podcast joins me for a special episode celebrating Black History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Dorothy Dandridge, the first black film star to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955. Lex introduces Tina Bell, "The Godmother of Grunge" who...
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Esther Howland: The Mother of the American Valentine
Hello beautiful friends and Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate everyone's loved (or hated) holiday, I've released a special bonus episode featuring a woman who literally made her stamp in history. Esther Howland was an artist and businesswoman who is credited for popularizing Valentine's Day…
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Betty White & Lucille Ball: Legendary Queens of Comedy
Rikki Bell joins me back on the mic to celebrate two legends that will never die. Rikki kicks off the show with our beloved Betty White, a comedic actress who dominated show business for 8 decades and was single-handedly America's most loved and trusted celebrity. Melissa celebrates the iconic…
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April Diaz: Growing into your Gifts, Calling, and Purpose
April Diaz joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. April grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and was taught that a woman's place was in the home, caring for her husband and children. As a child, April identified as a leader with loads of ambition and vision and never…
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The Hyphy History of Christmas: Pagans, Libations, and Creepy Krampus
Our founding sister CJ, queen of the bottomless mimosas, is back on the mic for a super special Christmas themed episode! That's right folks, the band is back together again to chat about the witchy folklores of Christmas! Melissa kicks off the show with a Pagan history lesson, the evolution of...
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Tula B. Strong : No One Can Take Away Your Education, Faith, or Dance
Tula B. Strong, a Liberian-American performance artist, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Tula was raised by a single mother who immigrated to the United States after fleeing Liberia during the midst of the Liberian Civil War. Tula's mother, a refugee woman who lost...
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Hurrem Sultan & Kumander Liwayway: Beauty and Power in Absolute Chaos
Jordan Redwine is back on the mic to celebrate the lives of two influential women in history! Jordan kicks off the show by introducing Hurrem Sultan, a woman sold as a sex slave who later became the Queen of the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s. Melissa introduces Kumander Liwayway, a young…
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The Wild Life Story of Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein
Melissa hops on the mic for a Halloween themed episode featuring Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Many believe that Mary depicted herself in the character of the monster as she'd lived the majority of her life ostracized by society, just like the monster in her story. If you'd like to donate...
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Anastasia Romanov & Anna Anderson: The "Lost Duchess" and Her Imposter
Rachel and Leah from Hashtag History podcast join me on the mic for a super scandalous story full of conspiracy and corruption! Melissa tells the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of the last Tsar and Tsarina of Russia who was rumored to have survived her family's execution…
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Kiera Doyle: Human Design & The Magic of Self Discovery
Kiera Doyle, host of Meeting Your Magic podcast, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. For years, Kiera felt loads of shame over her non-linear lifestyle and felt pressured to "figured it all out" by her mid-20s. However, this narrative changed the moment she discovered Human Design…
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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz & Lorena Ramírez: Mexico's Feminist Nun & Light-Footed Woman
Andee Dominguez joins me on the mic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Melissa tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century poet, scholar, and nun who's considered to be the first published feminist of the New World. Andee tells the fascinating story of Lorena Ramírez, the...
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Anna McDonnell Dowling: Make That Money Honey
Anna McDonnell Dowling, CEO & Co-founder of the f school, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Anna's online platform, the f school, teaches women and girls the skills that should be taught at school but aren't. Anna is the creator behind the f school's Salary Negotiation System,...
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King Christina of Sweden & Carlota and Fermina Lucumí: An Unconventional King & Two Rebel Leaders
Jordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, is back on the mic for her second guest appearance on the pod! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing King Christina of Sweden, the 17th century troublemaking genderqueer king who helped put an end to the Thirty Years' War on religion....
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Charisse, The Existential Ginger: Ex-Mormon Beer Slangin' Baddie
Charisse, The Existential Ginger, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. After an existential crisis and a divorce, Charisse left the Mormon church and moved 2,000 miles away from everything she'd ever known. Today, Charisse enjoys all the things she once believed to be evil; tank…
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Elizabeth Cotten & Debbie Harry: Women That Rock
Leah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an extra special music history episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a self-taught blues and folk music legend during the 1960s. Leah tells the story of Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 1970s…
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Needhee Rathore: Empowering Sisters with Hypothyroidism
Needhee Rathore, founder of Hypothyroid365, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. While in medical school, Needhee was inspired to create Hypothyroid365 after her own health struggles and experiences with thyroid cancer and Hashimoto’s...
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Ruth Charlotte Ellis & Sojourner Truth: Women of Pride and Juneteenth
Rikki Bell is back on the mic for a very special Pride/Juneteenth episode! Rikki kicks off the show by introducing Ruth Charlotte Ellis, an LGBTQ+ activist considered to be the oldest lesbian living to 101 years old. Melissa tells the story of Sojourner Truth; an abolitionist, women's rights...
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Chloe Owens: Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Visual Storytelling
Chloe Owens joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Chloe is a non-fiction visual storyteller based in St. Louis, MO. Chloe merges her film, photography, and graphic design skills with her background in social work to amplify marginalized voices through visual storytelling. In…
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Eva Perón & Queen Nanny: Spiritual & Mystical Leaders of the Nation
Marina Pierce, longtime fan and loyal listener, joins Melissa on the mic to tell the story of Eva Perón. Eva Perón was an actress and First Lady of Argentina who many considered a literal saint for her endless generosity and charity toward the Argentine people. Melissa tells the story of Queen...
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Kanchan Singh: Rescuing Kittens & Healing Childhood Trauma Through Poetry
Kanchan Singh, Founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. In 2014, Kanchan visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand that helped reignite her lifelong passion of animal welfare. Upon returning to the states, Kanchan quit her corporate job and...
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Shidzue Kato & Malala Yousafzai: Rebels With An Incredible Cause
Tehya Fencik, host and creator of the podcast For the Love of History, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic to celebrate the lives of some kick ass women. Tehya tells the story of Shidzue Kato, a courageous woman that introduced birth control to Japan in the 1930s. Melissa...
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Minisode with Mel: A Birth Story, From an Auntie's Perspective
Welcome to the second episode in our newest series, Minisodes with Mel. In this solo episode, I tell the insane and twisted story about the time I had to face my biggest fear in life - CHILD BIRTH! In January 2021, my sister was admitted to the hospital to be induced for labor, and after a series...
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Leona Vicario & Junko Tabei: For the Love of the Land
Andee Dominguez joins me back on the mic to tell the story of Leona Vicario, a prestigious woman who used her wealth and privilege to assist the rebellion during the Mexican War of Independence. Melissa tells the story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits....
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Ali McGregor: Healing Your Relationship With Food
Ali McGregor joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Like many of us, Ali grew up with body image issues that developed into disordered eating. When extreme fad diets led to unhealthy results, Ali made the incredible decision to seek support through a therapist and health coach to...
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: First Lady in the Place with Style and Grace
Ali Jannace, Melissa's sister from another mister, joins her on the mic to discuss the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie was a socialite, writer, and First Lady to President John F. Kennedy who was brutally assassinated in 1963. Jackie experienced more trauma than a person should have to...
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Lurie Kimmerle: Seeing God in the Divine Feminine
Lurie Kimmerle joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Over 7 years ago, Lurie walked away from her fundamentalist evangelical life and went on a mission to rebuild her spirituality outside of the patriarchal religion. Today, Lurie is a Feminist Coach that helps women reclaim…
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The Salem Witch Trials: Those Frickin' Puritans
Rachel and Leah, co-hosts of Hashtag History podcast, join me on the mic to spit some major knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft following a mass hysteria in Salem Village, MA. The witch hunt started with women but eventually spread among…
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Ann Shen: Bad Girls Throughout History
YUP, you read that right. Melissa achieved her number one dream of having Ann Shen as a guest on the podcast! What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than featuring the author and illustrator of Bad Girls Throughout History, Legendary Ladies, and Nevertheless, She Wore It. Ann's first...
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Yayoi Kusama & Whitney Wolfe Herd: Swipe Right on Female Artists
Tori Ganahl, co-founder of SheFactor and host of The SheFactor podcast, joins me on the mic to tell a story about a history-making woman she admires. Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Yayoi Kusama, an influential Japanese artist who's psychedelic style captures her real-life…
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Rachelle Lerude: Sustainable Farming & Photography
Rachelle Lerude joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss all things sustainable farming. Rachelle's life took an unexpected turn in her 20's which allowed her the freedom to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Rachelle kickstarted her newfound passion by...
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Stagecoach Mary Fields & Ruby Bridges: Ending Slavery and Segregation
Rikki Bell is back for her third guest appearance and ready to celebrate Black History Month on the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! Melissa starts off by telling the hilarious story of Stagecoach Mary Fields, the first black woman to work as a star route mail carrier for the US postal service in the...
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Minisode with Mel: Started From the Bottom, Now We're Here
Welcome to the first episode in our newest series - Minisodes with Mel! To kickstart this solo series, I throw it back to 2017 and tell a very personal and somewhat tragic story of my life which lead me to launch the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast. This episode is just me, my voice, my thoughts, my...
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Ishpree: Normalizing Acne & Recognizing Beauty in Imperfection
Ishpree joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss the importance of owning your imperfections. Ishpree created her Instagram platform @loveish_x to promote self-love and debunk societal beauty standards by sharing vulnerable pictures of her "imperfections" to normalize…
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Anne Sullivan & Kelly Gallagher: Eyes of the World
Mari is back for her second guest appearance on the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! Melissa starts off by telling the insane and largely forgotten story of Anne Sullivan, the visually impaired teacher best known for her lifelong relationship with Hellen Keller. Marisol introduces us to Kelly…
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Ashley Nickelsen: Empowering You to be Bold, Tenacious, & Resilient
Ashley Marie, Founder and Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R Bar joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Ashley partnered with registered dieticians, a personal chef, and a food scientist to create a protein bar with the highest quality, cleanest, best ingredients on the planet AKA the...
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Thelma Todd: Unsolved Mystery of "The Ice Cream Blonde"
Paige and Natalie, co-hosts of The Murder Diaries podcast, join me on the mic to discuss the incredible life and mysterious death of 1930s Hollywood star, Thelma Todd. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a true-crime obsessed friend! SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we talk about: The dark side…
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Sammy & Maddie: Rebranding Politics with Girl and The Gov, The Podcast
Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, co-hosts of Girl and The Gov The Podcast, join Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Sammy and Maddie are helping rebrand politics by providing a platform where millennials can engage with the political sphere in an approachable, digestible, and...
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Noor Inayat Khan & Mary Queen of Scots: Brave in the Face of Death
Karyn Raynor, co-host of Chick-Lit podcast, joins Melissa on the mic to tell a story about her favorite woman in history. Melissa introduces Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist Indian princess who served as a spy in World War II to help the French Resistance. Karyn tells the life story of Mary Queen of...
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Rev. Ginny Brown: Clairvoyant Counseling & Animal Communication
Melissa's old boss and mentor, Rev. Ginny Brown, joins her on the mic as the sixth woman in our new Everyday Woman series. Ginny spills the tea and explains how she went from a successful restauranteur, master mixologist, and sommelier to a clairvoyant counselor and psychic medium that can...
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Barbie & Jacqueline Cochran: Complicated Businesswomen
Jacey Powers joins Melissa on the mic to tell a story about her favorite fictional woman. Jacey is an actor, writer, mixologist, and the creator of the most amazing YouTube series ever, Feminist Cocktail Hour. Melissa tells the life story of Jacqueline Cochran, a famous female aviator that made...
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Shelbie Todd: Quitting Corporate for Blogger Life
Shelbie Todd, a wife, mama, and Cincinnati blogger, joins Melissa on the mic as our fifth guest in the new "Everyday Woman" series. Shelbie tells the story of her epilepsy diagnosis and how it sparked her interest in writing, which lead her to become a full-time mommy blogger! Be sure to rate,...
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Sacheen Littlefeather & Lucy Parsons: Take A Knee
Melissa's new gal pal, Mari, joins her on the mic to tell a story that highlights the importance of Native American Heritage Month. Mari introduces Sacheen Littlefeather, an Apache actress that caused a ruckus at the 1973 Academy Awards by protesting Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans in…
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Nishqa: Immigrating From India to Canada
Nishqa, creator of Wine & Womxn, joins Melissa on the mic as our fourth guest in the new "Everyday Woman" series. Nishqa tells the story of how she came to launch her anonymous storytelling platform and her real estate business + her experience immigrating from India to Canada at 8 years old. Be...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present!
Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party!
Follow us on Instagram @mimosasisterhood, Twitter @mimosahood, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mimosasisterhood?" rel="noop
HOSTED BY
Melissa Herrera
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Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present! Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental...
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