Broadlines

When was the last time you asked your child (or your parent) what they actually needed from you?In this candid Mother's Day conversation, our hosts Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams sit down with Bozoma Saint John and her daughter Lael to talk about everything they don't show you on TV: how Lael greenlit Boz’s decision to be on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, why it’s important to send the ladder back down to bring others up, the IVF journey audiences watched unfold on camera, and how this mother-daughter duo built a relationship rooted in trust and negotiated hugs.Plus, both Boz and Lael answer our rapid-fire questions on grief, strength, intuition, and what they'd tell their younger selves. Happy Mother's Day to every woman raising the next generation of badasses.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with WNBA legend, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and changemaker Angel McCoughtry for a powerful conversation about winning on and off the court.Angel reflects on growing up as the only girl playing basketball in Baltimore, discovering the WNBA, and how visibility gave her the confidence to dream bigger. She also shares why so many girls leave sports too early, why access and mentorship matter, and how women’s sports are finally getting the attention they’ve always deserved.Angel opens up about the mental health challenges athletes face after retirement, the loss of identity that can come when the game ends, and why more support is needed for life after sport.From uplifting youth to speaking up for the next generation, this episode is a reminder that sports can change lives far beyond the scoreboard.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

What if stepping away from your career wasn’t falling behind, but actually getting ahead?Motherhood hasn’t caught up to reality. Women are still pushed into extremes: all in at work or all in at home, with very little space in between.In this episode of Broadlines, Natalie and Rae sit down with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, to challenge everything we’ve been told about ambition, motherhood, and success.The system wasn’t built to support women, and yet women are still expected to make it work. 1 in 4 American women return to work just two weeks after giving birth and many don’t even qualify for paid leave. Neha offers a different perspective. A career pause isn’t a setback, it’s a strategic chapter.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaEdited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This conversation is about ambition and what it really costs. Rae and Natalie sit down with serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Good American, and founding partner of Skims, Emma Grede, live from the FQ Lounge at SXSW. With the release of her new book Start With Yourself, Emma shares her no-BS approach to building success on your own terms. The reality? If you want more, you have to be willing to ask for it and risk being uncomfortable, misunderstood, or told no. She challenges the narrative we’ve been sold about balance, likability, and doing it all, replacing it with something more honest. Ambition requires trade-offs, and not everyone will be comfortable with how big you’re willing to go. Tune in.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed Live by 20TwentyEdited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with financial expert, attorney, and viral TikTok voice Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum) to talk about the one thing no one taught us in school: how to build real wealth.Women control more than $10 trillion in U.S. assets, yet the path to long-term financial security still looks very different for women than it does for men. We’re paid less, invest less, and retire with less. But this isn't just about money. It’s about access, opportunity, and the freedom to make decisions from a place of stability rather than survival.Because financial freedom is not about chasing wealth for wealth’s sake. It’s about creating options. The option to quit a job that no longer aligns with your values. The option to leave a relationship that no longer respects you. The option to build a life that reflects who you are now. This, we learned, can be said with just 3 words: "F*ck you" money.Pattie breaks down how women are conditioned to feel shame around money, how to start building wealth no matter where you are financially right now, and why your financial independence is the most radical act of self-care. Whether you're navigating debt, stretching every paycheck, or ready to take a more active role in your financial future, this episode is a powerful place to start.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

Is AI making us more powerful—or quietly making our work worse?This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with media entrepreneur and AI expert Shira Lazar to unpack a defining question of the future of work: is AI making us more powerful—or quietly making our work worse?From the rise of “work slop” to research suggesting AI may weaken critical thinking, this conversation explores what happens when efficiency starts to replace originality. As companies rush to adopt AI, many are missing the culture and frameworks needed to use it well—leaving workplaces caught between speed and substance.But it’s not all downside. Shira shares how AI is unlocking new opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and accessibility—pointing to a future where creativity could be more democratized than ever.This conversation takes a clear-eyed look at both sides of AI: the shortcuts, the trade-offs, and the possibilities. What emerges is a deeper question about the future of work — and what it means to stay human in it.Topics discussed:00:01:41 - What Is “Work Slop”?00:04:32 - Deepfakes, Scams & AI Misinformation00:08:25 - Can AI Improve Work Quality?00:11:26: Guest intro00:12:33 - How Companies Are Misusing AI00:15:14 - Burnout, Shortcuts & AI Culture00:18:50 - Should AI Be Regulated?00:23:20 - How to Tell What’s Real Online00:25:08 - Is AI Hurting Creativity?00:30:38 - The Positive Power of AI00:35:58 - AI for Creators & Entrepreneurs00:40:47 - The Future of Work with AIEPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week on #Broadlines, Rae and Natalie sat down with former Angel City FC co-captain Ali Riley for a conversation that looks at what it takes to keep going when systems fall short and what becomes possible when players, fans, and communities build something better. Ali points to a gap that goes beyond the field, where records, stats, and even basic information about women athletes are often overlooked or inaccurate online. Who has scored the most international goals? It’s not Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s Christine Sinclair.Ali reflects on abuse that shook the league, the collective strength that moved it forward, and her experience as one of the only Asian players on the pitch at a time when visibility was rare.Ali shares what it meant to compete through it all and why women’s soccer is the smartest bet in sports.CHAPTERS...00:00 – Inside the women’s soccer 300% global revenue surge since 2021 and why you should invest now06:52 – Ali Riley gets real about the strength it took to get to this place of power41:02 – The future really is female: why the women’s soccer boom is just getting startedEPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Natalie and Rae sit down with documentary producer Caitlin Keating whose Netflix film "Take Care of Maya" shines a light on a very dark corner of gender bias in healthcare. Women already face a persistent gender pain gap in medical care, and despite being more likely to experience chronic pain conditions at 80%, women routinely have their symptoms dismissed or attributed to psychological factors rather than legitimate medical issues. It takes an average of 4.6 years to diagnose an autoimmune disease, and women wait even longer than men to get diagnosed. There is a growing awareness around autoimmune diseases, but the bottom line is that women remain their own health champions, and we have a long way to go. Just ask Maya.CHAPTERS...00:00 – The Invisible Crisis Affecting Healthcare for Every Woman09:43 – Behind the Scenes of a Mother’s Munchausen by Proxy Accusation29:29 – From Awareness to Action: Advocacy That Drives ChangeEPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with Elaine Low from The Ankler to break down the biggest stories affecting women this awards season, including the gender gap that's still defining Hollywood.Did you know that no woman has *ever* won an Oscar for Best Cinematography? This year, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman of color ever nominated in the category for her work on Sinners, yet only 3 women total have ever received a nom in this category. Let that sink in.This year, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, and Kate Hudson are all nominated for Best Actress — but in Best Director, only one woman made the list: Chloé Zhao, who is just the second woman in Oscar history to be nominated twice. If she wins Best Director for Hamnet at the 2026 Oscars, she'll become the first woman *ever* to win the category twice, joining only 3 other women who have ever taken home the Best Director Academy Award in the 98-year history of the Oscars. So what's really going on? Is it the films? The opportunities? Or something deeper? We dig into Hollywood's diversity problem, the economics driving the entertainment industry, and what awards season reveals about who really holds power in film.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed by Travis Orozco and Davielle WaldnerEdited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie are asking a question we all have secretly asked ourselves: Are women too emotional? Women have been labeled for centuries: “​​Too emotional. Too aggressive. Too bossy.” The generations-old stereotype that women are more emotional than men or even too emotional (whatever that means) isn’t just inaccurate, it’s harmful.After surveying 137 leader-report pairs in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study reported by Harvard Business Review found that women, despite higher anxiety levels, were less likely than men to let their emotions impact their leadership negatively.It makes sense when you consider the fact that women have traditionally been socialized to prioritize everyone else before themselves. We’re really good at making sure everyone else is fine, and as a leader, starting from a place of empathy is powerful.EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed by Travis OrozcoEdited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Natalie and Rae get deep on postpartum and what it means for women around the world with help from OB/GYN-to-the-stars, Dr. Aliabadi. In the United States, moms are often sent home from the hospital within 48 hours after giving birth. After one of the most monumental and taxing moments of a woman’s life (not to mention the previous 9+ months...), she’s given less than 2 days to find her bearings before finding the exit. Around the world, this express service is not the norm. In South Korea, 85% of new moms spend ~21 days in peaceful postpartum care centers called Sanhujoriwon (산후조리원) or “postnatal hotels” where they can focus on rest, nutrition, and healing while government programs help cover the cost. In Germany, postpartum care lasts over 80 days and midwives visit every new mom for 12 weeks, all covered by insurance. In most of the world, postpartum care means support, not survival mode. So, what gives, America?EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren Ames and Sydney KramerExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and higher retention. And that promotion? Chances are your work bestie helped you get there by cheering you on, giving you honest feedback, and pushing you to grow. According to Gallup, employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be fully engaged. Those moments of spontaneous fun and infusions of BFF energy translate directly to how we handle challenges. With a workplace wing woman, we feel it. Plus, employers are seeing improved profitability. Win-win!EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

This week, Rae and Natalie are joined by a very special guest, breast surgeon Dr. Heather Richardson from the Bedford Breast Center! We’re learning about “milk lines,” how to do a breast self-exam, and debunking breast cancer myths, like how it only appears in older women. But awareness doesn’t have to mean anxiety! You can empower yourself by learning your family history, getting regular mammograms, using free online tools like the Tyrer-Cuzick risk calculator, and listening to Broadlines!EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Travis Orozco, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed by Travis OrozcoEdited by Davielle WaldnerBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

For every additional 10 hours of vacation time employees take, their year-end performance improves by 8%. On top of that, using all your vacation time statistically increases your chances of getting a promotion or raise. Rest directly translates to better results and career advancement and is essential for productivity, wellbeing, and actually showing up as your best self at work! EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesProduced by Lauren Ames, Sydney Kramer, Travis Orozco, Rachel Apirian, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed by Travis OrozcoEdited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

Introducing Broadlines! Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga bring real talk to The FQ’s first-ever weekly video podcast.Each week they’ll dive deep into stories shaping how women live, lead, and show up in the world. Because honestly? We don’t need another breaking news alert, we need context, nuance, and honest conversation.Tune in on February 3, 2026 for the first episode! 🎙️Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!