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Uppity Women
by Stephanie Harris
Conversations with (mostly) women doing cool things. A project of Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership.
Episodes
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Josie talks Coronavirus
Josie is the daughter of one of my closest friends. She was terrified of me the first few years of her life, and it destroyed my heart. Then one day she decided I was okay. So now she's nine, and one of my favorite kids, along with her little sister Jessie. Using three-way calling, Josie and I...
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The Storybook Project, with Denise Chai and Gem Jones
Denise Chai is the outreach coordinator for The Storybook Project of Arkansas. From the website: “Our motto was - and is - ‘keeping families connected through reading,’ ” said project founder Pat Oplinger of Cherokee Village. She started Storybook in 1997 with a few other volunteers from a local...
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Dr. Karama Neal-COO Southern Bancorp
Where to begin about Karama? She has done so much, from studying fruit flies as a geneticist to helping initiate legislation on heir property to facilitating economic advancement in under-served areas of Arkansas and beyond... . She's amazing! Be sure to follow the links below to find out more....
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Susan Curtis--Girl Attorney
Susan Curtis is an attorney in Oklahoma who is the founder of Girl Attorney, LLC. Each state has its own Girl Attorney Facebook page, where we can discuss legal questions, procedure, local court practices, good and bad experiences in the legal field, and anything else we want. It's been a great...
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Zara Abbasi-Chef, Friend
Zara Abbasi Wilkerson is lots of things, and still deciding who she is. Of course, who we are changes during our lives. In this conversation, we discuss Zara's young life moving around every year or so and how it has affected her. We talk about how she became a pastry chef, why she stopped being…
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Tharwat Lovett, MAP, Emotional and Psychological Wellness Coach
What a conversation! I just love learning new things, especially about humans. SCIENCE! Tharwat is a wellness coach who digs into what's going on in our brains and bodies to figure out the roots of our problems, hangups, insecurities, anger, whatever we've got going on. I have always been...
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Felicia Johnson, Sevenfold Coaching
Felicia Johnson is the founder of Sevenfold Coaching in Little Rock. She is also the author of "Do You Feel Like a Fraud? A certified life coach's guide to help you recognize and overcome impostor syndrome." Felicia is from a military family, and married into it as well. Her broad geographical…
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Grant Tennille-Economic Development
I needed hours to discuss with Grant Tennille all the things on my mind related to economic development. As the former director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, he has some things to say, too. We focused a lot on Little Rock. How fantastic it is and what needs improvement. There's…
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Brian Parker, Synthesis Guide, Medium, Healer, Teacher
I truly don't remember what inspired me to find Brian, but it was a combination of things, including a conversation with a friend about mediums. So I went to the Murderino Paranormal Society Facebook page and asked about mediums. The responses were plentiful, but I settled on Brian Parker. I...
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Chancellor Margaret Ellibee--UA Pulaski Technical College
Margaret Ellibee is the Chancellor of UA Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After you listen, come back here for a reminder of ways you can get involved: 1) Use your expertise on an advisory board; join the Pulaski Tech Foundation or Alumni Association; donate or raise…
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Angie Maxwell: The Long Southern Strategy
Dr. Angie Maxwell is the director of the Diane D. Blair Center of Southern Politics & Society at the University of Arkansas. She and Todd Shields wrote, "The Long Southern Strategy: How Chasing White Voters in the South Changed American Politics. If you want to know how we got to today in…
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Erin Wood, Et Alia Press
Erin is the publisher of Et Alia Press in Little Rock. I love this woman. You need to go buy all the books her little press has published. "You can tell from a writer that they aren't hiding from themselves." #ShopLocal #UppityWomenUnite Music by Daryl Shawn Mentioned in the episode: Et Alia…
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Mindful Self-Compassion with Catherine Crisp and Geraldine "Gigi" Peters
Catherine Crisp and Geraldine “Gigi” Peters discuss mindful self-compassion, something the world needs more of right now. And always. Be good to yourself. We need you. MSC: mindfulness/awareness of the present moment; common humanity/our connection to other people; treating ourselves with…
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Alese Stroud
Alese Stroud is a badass. She has been in the tech world for decades, starting when she decided to teach herself coding to be able to do what she wanted, the way she wanted. Because THAT'S WHAT WE DO. Alese and I met at Blue Sail Coffee at the Tech Park in Little Rock. There's a lot of background...
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Author Kamille Mohler and Feminist Sela Booher
Kamille is the 9-year-old author of I Am Not, an anti-bullying book. Pyramid Books/Hearne Fine Arts hosted AETN for their program, "Gobbledybook." Kamille read her book, and Sela read, "Let the Children March," by Monica Clark-Robinson. Monica is the person you will hear introducing Kamille and...
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Dr. Julie Trivitt, Professor of Economics at UA
Dr. Trivitt and I had a not-long-enough talk about some of my economics questions. I try to understand the different systems and ways in which economic policy differs, and how it affects most of us. I still don't really understand, but not because of this professor! I'd love to hear your…
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Meredith Lowry, Woman-Run
Meredith Lowry is a patent attorney at Wright Lindsey Jennings in their Rogers, Arkansas office. One of only a handful of women patent attorneys in the state, Meredith saw a need for resources for women inventors and entrepreneurs. With the help of her firm, she started Woman-Run. Find links to...
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Katie Campbell and Rivka Kuperman-Improv LR and AR Children's Theater
Katie and Rivka run The Children's Theater at the Arkansas Arts Center. Rivka is a Little Rock native, while Katie is from North Carolina. They both perform with Improv Little Rock at The Joint and The Public Theater. Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a...
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Amy Dunn Johnson-Arkansas Access to Justice
Amy is the executive director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission. She is also running for circuit court judge in the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Pulaski and Perry Counties. We cover a lot in this episode! Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead...
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Abby Anderson-Communications and Political Specialist
Abby Anderson is a rising star in Democratic campaigns. We met when a campaign she worked on sublet my office. Keep an eye on this woman! Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in...
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Run As You Are 2019 and Emerge Arkansas
This is a special episode of Uppity Women, wherein we will hear about the newly-formed Emerge Arkansas, which is officially kicking off June 1, 2019 at Trio's in Little Rock. We will also hear from women who attended VoteRunLead's campaign training in Fayetteville in May 2019. We had a great…
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Eve Jorgensen-Moms Demand Action
Eve Jorgensen leads Moms Demand Action Arkansas. The grassroots organization advocates for common sense gun safety. Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and...
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Jessica Key, Author of Confessions of a Buddafli: Relationships, Food, and Self-Esteem
Jessica Key is an author and motivational speaker in Little Rock, Arkansas. In this talk, she is very honest about her struggles and mistakes on this journey of life and love. Loving ourselves, that is. Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan...
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Jamileh Kamran-Arkansas Fashion School
Jamileh Kamran is a couture designer and founder of Arkansas Fashion School, the only accredited fashion school in the area. Her students have gone on to great success. Check out some of them in the show notes. Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a...
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Becca Bona-Brewed in Arkansas
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Jennifer Belt-Martinez Belt Consulting
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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VoteRunLead-Arkansas
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Jared Henderson-Jared for Arkansas
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Trish Flanagan-Founder of Future School
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Olivia Trimble-Repaint Hate/Sleet City Signs and Murals
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Shunqetta N. Cunningham, KHARIS Grants and Services
Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership. This podcast is meant to showcase women (and men!) doing cool things; be a place for hard conversations…
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Kim Lane, CEO of The Conductor
Today's guest is Kim Lane, CEO of The Conductor, which develops entrepreneurial and economic infrastructure. Kim has packed a TON into her 27 years! I'm quite jealous. :) Lots of show links for this episode! Music by Daryl Shawn: darylshawn.bandcamp.com/music www.arconductor.org/ AR Dept. of...
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Hannah McCollester-Teacher, Campaign Manager, Yoga Instructor
Hannah McCollester is a badarse. We like her can-do approach to life and work. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation about education, politics, diversity, and more. Find links below. www.womenleadarkansas.org darylshawn.bandcamp.com/music Uppity Women is hosted by Stephanie Harris, founder of…
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Suzi Parker-Author, Journalist, Writing Instructor
I heard about Suzi Parker in about 2004, when she published her book, "Sex in the South: Unbuckling the Bible Belt." I've always loved a rebel, and talking (out loud!) about sex in the South surely qualifies! A native of Pine Bluff, Suzi has done a lot of cool things, which you'll hear about in…
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Anna Beth Gorman-Women's Foundation of Arkansas
Anna Beth is the executive director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. Before we get into her story, we discuss the status and future of Women Lead Arkansas. I'll do some therapy whenever, wherever, and with whomever. Just ask me how I am.... WFA is working on IMPORTANT THINGS in the state.…
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Michelle Barnes-Real Images
Michelle Barnes is the founder of Real Images. From www.realimages.org: Michelle's vision for Real Images formed in 2006 when she saw that young girls didn't have many positive or healthy images of women in the media. In 2007, she began conducting self-image workshops for teenagers and…
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Heather Nelson, Seal Energy Solutions
Heather has worked primarily in male-dominated fields: construction, banking, and now energy. But she's still a softy who loves hearts and self-improvement (We're looking at you, Brene Brown!). Check out the show notes below for links to places and things mentioned in the conversation. As always,...
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Andrea Zekis Part 2
This is the second (okay, third) conversation with Andrea. We cover her coming out as a transgender woman while working in state government in Arkansas; starting the Arkansas Transgender Equality Coalition (ARTEC); introducing Bernie Sanders in Portland (the bird rally!); and finding her place in...
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Andrea Zekis, Part 1
In our very first podcast episode, we talk to Andrea Zekis, a transgender activist, Clinton School of Public Service student, future (Fall 2019) UA Little Rock law student, Bernie-introducer, appropriate pronoun teacher, and much, much more! www.womenleadarkansas.org...
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Conversations with (mostly) women doing cool things. A project of Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership.
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Conversations with (mostly) women doing cool things. A project of Stephanie Harris, founder of Women Lead Arkansas, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to empower women and girls to engage in politics, policy, and leadership.
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