Welcome to Taylor Swift's Girlboss Billionaire Era.
(00:00) Intro: Welcome to The Eras Tour
(03:45) My Eras Tour Film experience
(16:20) The Eras Tour Film, an impressive financial feat
(23:12) Swift and Celebrity/White Feminism
(26:50) Closing thoughts, ways to support the podcast
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Happy "1989 (Taylor's Version)" weekend, Swifties. This episode is a re-release of an episode from Season 1. It's part refresher, part teaser for an upcoming episode centered on The Eras Tour Film.
(00:00) Intro: Happy 1989 TV Weekend, The Eras Tour Film (a future episode)
(03:28) You can always change your mind (or How I became a Swiftie)
(04:41) Part 1: A Guilty Pleasure
(08:02) Part 2: Big Reputation
(17:37) Part 3: Look What You Made Me Do (CW: s**ual a**ault, body image, and disordered eating)
(25:18) Part 4: Mad Woman
(38:53) Conclusion: This is Her Trying
(42:40) Ways to support the show
Original Episode Description:
Is Taylor Swift a Feminist in Progress? A self-identifying feminist “in progress” who *used to be* far from a Swiftie explores.
Episode transcript: https://feministinprogresspod.wordpress.com/2021/04/27/03-taylor-swift/
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Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to chase your dreams? I certainly have, especially since I took the leap into 'funemployment' after leaving academia and exploring where I’ll go next. The burning question: Do I possess the grit needed for this new adventure?
To find answers, I've dived into Angela Duckworth's 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.' Duckworth's groundbreaking research on grit has reshaped education and personal development. Her bestselling book explores how passion and perseverance fuel success.
In this episode, I'll uncover the book's essential insights, how grit can be applied by anyone working in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the potential drawbacks to applying grit.
(00:00) Intro: Why “Grit” was important to me
(06:05) Defining GRIT, key insights from the book
(06:34) Passion+Perseverance=GRIT
(9:11) Effort Trumps Talent
(10:00) The Four Pillars of Grit: Interest, Practice, Purpose, and Hope
(19:39) Growth Mindset and Grit
(20:26) Parenting for Grit
(21:53) Building a Culture of Grit
(23:15) Grit Matters
(25:19) Grit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB)
(32:08) Potential drawbacks to grit
(37:02) Conclusion, Ways to support the podcast
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Discover the power of poetry to ignite conversations and provoke change in this episode dedicated to spoken word artist Faye Olayo's poignant chapbook, "Body of Work". We take an intimate journey through the verses that lay bare the scars of abuse, unveil the resilience of survivors, and challenge the norms that perpetuate silence. As we explore Faye's exploration of trauma, colonial history, and personal growth, we delve into the universal themes of survival and empowerment. Join us in analyzing the impact of these poems, their relevance in today's society, and their potential to create a more empathetic world where stories are told and healing begins.
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I'm opening the vault to my lectures from my days as a college instructor. In this episode, I share a lecture from my Philippine Popular Culture class where I talked about feminist icon (jk) Manny Pacquiao. I discuss the essay Manny Pacquaio and The Rise of The 'Postmodern' Pinoy by Reuben Ramas Cañete from his book "Masculinity, Media, and Their Publics in the Philippines."
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It's Barbenheimer season and we're talking about Oppenheimer! *checks title of the podcast* We're talking about Barbie, baby!
The title says it all. This one's a quick life update.
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In this special episode of A Feminist in Progress, I deliver a "practice version" of an academic talk I delivered for a seminar held back in March 2023. In this paper, I discuss Tagalog Romance and used an obscure example to look into the genre.
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In this final episode of our 14-part series, we dive into the last chapter of bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions". Join me as I reflect on hooks' exploration of the role of angels as messengers of divine love, guardians of the soul's well-being, and enlightened witnesses on our journey to love and well-being. We'll also discuss the importance of acknowledging and caring for our wounds, choosing love in the face of fear and betrayal, and recognizing society's lovelessness as a wound that needs healing. I also reflect on the series as a whole and what I've learned from doing this 14-part series. So tune in and let's conclude this journey of discovering the power of love together.
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Join me as we explore the transformative power of redemptive love in bell hooks' book, "All About Love: New Visions." In this episode, we delve into the chapter titled "Healing: Redemptive Love" and discover how love can heal even the deepest wounds in our hearts. From the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness to the need for healthy interdependence, we'll explore the various ways that love can bring sustained peace and transform us. Through this episode, we'll learn how surrendering to the "wait" and serving others is a fruitful path to the heart, and how hope and faith allow us to let go of fear and embrace love. So tune in, as we discover the power of redemptive love and learn how it can lead us towards a culture of love, where healing and growth are possible for all.
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In this episode of A Feminist in Progress, we dive into the powerful insights of bell hooks' chapter "Loss: Loving into Life and Death" from her book "All About Love: New Visions." hooks argues that love is essential for coping with loss and grief, and encourages us to embrace death as a natural part of life. Through personal experiences with grief and the power of love, hooks shows us how to find joy and connection even in the midst of difficult times. Join us as we explore how to apply these insights to our own lives and how to support others who are experiencing loss.
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In this episode of the ongoing series on bell hooks' book All About Love: New Visions, I delve into the chapter "Romance: Sweet Love". Here, hooks highlights how the cultural construction of romantic love can both empower and disempower individuals. She argues that our ideas about love are shaped by media and cultural narratives that promote an idealized version of love - finding "the one" and living happily ever after. However, this can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness for those who don't fit the mold. Hooks suggests that we need to redefine our ideas about love to be more inclusive and supportive of all types of relationships and to view love as a social and political force for positive change. Tune in to learn how to rethink our ideas about love and relationships.
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Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of A Feminist in Progress as we dive into the chapter "Mutuality: The Heart of Love" from bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions." 💜
In this episode, we'll explore the idea that true love is a reciprocal exchange between two committed individuals who prioritize each other's growth and well-being. According to hooks, mutuality requires vulnerability, openness, and active communication to foster mutual respect, support, and responsibility.
Join us as we challenge our preconceptions of love and discover how to build a partnership that allows both you and your partner to flourish as individuals and as a couple. We'll explore the power of mutual love and how it can transform relationships to create a healthy and fulfilling partnership.
So, grab your headphones and tune in to A Feminist in Progress for an enlightening conversation on the importance of mutuality in love relationships. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! 💬
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In this episode, we delve into the idea that love is the foundation of community, as we examine the chapter "Community: Loving Communion" in bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions."
hooks argues that creating loving communities is essential for individual and collective healing. But how do we create these communities? According to hooks, it all starts with love. But what does love mean? hooks defines it as "the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth." It's not just a feeling or an emotion, it's an action that requires effort and commitment.
Moreover, hooks emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive communities that embrace diversity. She contends that we must challenge the systems of oppression that divide us based on race, class, gender, and other social identities. Only then can we build a truly loving community that values and celebrates differences.
So, how do we go about building these loving communities? hooks suggests that it requires a deep commitment to personal growth and transformation. It's hard work, but it's essential for creating a world that is more just, equitable, and loving for all people.
Join us on A Feminist in Progress as we explore the transformative power of love and community. And don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.
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Join me in this episode of A Feminist in Progress as we continue our series on bell hooks' "All About Love." We'll explore how prioritizing human connections over material possessions and embracing values such as love, compassion, and empathy can help create a society that values and respects every human being. Tune in now to discover how we can reject the idea that relationships are solely about satisfying individual desires and create a culture that values love and human connections.
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Join us in this episode as we delve into bell hooks' "All About Love" book's sixth chapter, "Values: Living by a Love Ethic." We'll explore the concept of a love ethic that presupposes the right of all to live fully and well. We'll discuss the importance of connecting theory and practice to create a just society and how faith and progress play a crucial role in this process. Finally, we'll touch on the issue of violence in mass media and patriarchal thinking in relation to living a love ethic.
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Welcome to A Feminist in Progress! In this episode, we're diving into the fifth chapter of bell hooks' "All About Love" titled "Spirituality: Divine Love." As someone who identifies as agnostic and grew up around Catholicism, I had some initial hesitations about this chapter. However, I was pleasantly surprised by hooks' approach. She reminds us that spirituality is not about subscribing to a particular religion but rather about connecting with the divine forces that shape our inner and outer worlds. In this episode, we discuss how consumerism and materialism have dried up our wells of spiritual zest and how leading a spirit-filled life means recognizing and celebrating the presence of transcendent spirits. Whether it's through meditation, daily service to others, or simply communing with nature, hooks encourages us to find the spiritual practices that work for us. Join me as we explore spirituality and divine love together.
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Join us on A Feminist in Progress as we explore the importance of self-love in relationships. Delve into bell hooks' "All About Love: New Visions" with personal stories and insights on how critical reflection, positive thinking, and self-assertiveness can address low self-esteem and self-hatred. Discover how practicing self-love can lead to unconditional self-love, and ultimately, better relationships. Don't forget to support us and stay updated on new episodes by following us on IG @feministinprogresspod and Facebook at A Feminist in Progress Podcast.
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P.S. This episode was recorded in late 2022, before I got engaged, so you'll hear me refer to my fiance as "boyfriend." If you've tuned in to the episodes this past season, you'd know that I'm engaged.
In this episode of "A Feminist in Progress," I talk about the importance of honesty in relationships, drawing from the third chapter of "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks. I discuss how, in childhood, we learn to lie to avoid punishment or to avoid hurting those in authority. More importantly, I talk about how common it is for grown-ups to lie, and how this further perpetuates the cycle of dishonesty. I also examine the role of patriarchy in teaching men to lie and be dishonest about their feelings. Through the words of bell hooks and other scholars, I explore how men can challenge patriarchal masculinity by repudiating the will to dominate and how women can challenge patriarchal femininity. In the end, I emphasize the importance of truth-telling in relationships and how it is a necessary component of nurturing our own and another's spiritual growth. Tune in to this episode of "A Feminist in Progress" to learn more about the power of honesty and truth in relationships.
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In this episode of A Feminist in Progress, I discuss the second chapter of "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks, which focuses on childhood love lessons. Hooks presents two types of scenarios that children grow up in, those who are punished for misdeeds and those whose needs are met but not necessarily their desires. Both groups learn to think about love primarily in relation to good feelings and reward and punishment. Hooks also emphasizes the importance of demystifying the meaning of love and ensuring that loving action is never tainted with abuse. She suggests setting boundaries and teaching children how to set boundaries for themselves prior to misbehavior as an essential part of loving parenting. When we love children, we acknowledge by our every action that they are not property, that they have rights, and that we respect and uphold their rights. Without justice, there can be no love. Listen now to learn more about childhood love lessons and how we can ensure children receive love without abuse.
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