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Mimosa Sisterhood
Melissa Herrera
102 episodes
4 months ago

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 @mimosasisterhood, and check out our website https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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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 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 @mimosasisterhood, and check out our website https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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Mimosa Sisterhood
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 celebrated for her game-changing Netflix comedy special, Nanette.


If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous Listener Survey. Thank you!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Mimosa Sisterhood's 100th episode
  • White Claw Surge + Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
  • Barbara Gitting's super religious upbringing & sexual awakening during childhood
  • Living during a time when homosexuality was considered an illness that should be cured by a priest or psychiatrist
  • Joining the Daughter of Bilitis and opening an east coast segment in New York
  • Barbara's involvement with the American Library Association's gay caucus
  • Hannah Gadsby growing up in Tasmania’s bible belt surrounded by homophobia
  • New Zealand decriminalizing homosexuality in 1997
  • Hannah struggling with internalized homophobia
  • Becoming a comedian and turning trauma into jokes
  • Autism & ADHD spectrum


RESOURCES:

  • Sign this petition to IMPEACH Justice Clarence Thomas
  • Sign this petition to CODIFY Roe v. Wade
  • Check out ADDitude for self assessment tests
  • Watch Hannah Gadsby's Nanette on Netflix
  • Check out The Peony podcast
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes 18 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 support of friends and family, Barbara was able to escape her toxic relationship and began to heal from the inside out. In this episode, Barbara shares her personal story and gives tips on how to detect the subtle signs of abuse in romantic relationships. Emotional abuse is often more common than physical abuse, but it's harder to recognize, because it can masquerade as an intense form of love and devotion. (TW// sexual assault, abuse, suicide)


If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous Listener Survey. Thank you!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • 2019 Kid Vicious Red Wine & 2017 Liberté Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Red flags in dating: love bombing, controlling, jealousy, and isolation from friends and family
  • Navigating a toxic relationship with a partner that has a mental health disorder
  • Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships
  • Secret violence: emotional and psychological abuse
  • Therapy & the healing process after leaving an unhealthy relationship
  • How childhood trauma can condition adults to subconsciously seek that familiar hardship
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES:

  • Follow Barbara on Instagram
  • Check out Barbara's YouTube channel, Beyond the Barrel series
  • Learn more about Barbara's snazzy Coravin wine preservation system
  • Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Eco-Friendly Tote Bag
  • Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Boss Betch Laptop Sleeve
  • Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
  • Leave a review for Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple Podcasts

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 25 minutes 19 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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, and double agent who tricked the Natzis leading to a successful Allied invasion of Normandy.


If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous Listener Survey. Thank you!


SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we talk about:


  • Cote du Rhone wine and Opaline Pinot Noir Brut Rose
  • Virginia Hall's privileged upbringing and shitty marriage proposal
  • How she earned the nickname, "The Limping Lady"
  • Endless discrimination for being a disabled woman
  • Becoming an SOE agent and collaborating with both nuns and sex workers to bring down the Natzis
  • Elvira del la Chaudoir's rich party girl lifestyle
  • Becoming a double agent for the British Secret Service to pay off her gambling debts
  • Discrimination for being bisexual, despite her great success at fooling the Natzis
  • Elvira's trickery that led to a successful invasion at Normandy


RESOURCES:

  • The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
  • A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
  • Bygone Badass Broads by Mackenzi Lee
  • Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
  • Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 27 minutes 31 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 camp, and healing from years of adversity and generational trauma. Pauline recognizes her hardship as the "training" that prepared her to become the badass that she is today - a successful entrepreneur, coach, and international keynote speaker.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Pauline's childhood escaping war torn Vietnam and surviving a Thai refuge camp
  • Family dynamics rooted in anger, PTSD, trauma, and emotional & physical abuse
  • Joining forces her brother Luke Nguyen to open the world’s most awarded Vietnamese Restaurant, Red Lantern
  • Healing generational trauma by choosing to evolve or repeat
  • Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur
  • 2022 being the year for expansion; in order for rebirth, parts of us need to die
  • Pauline's perspective on forgiveness and vulnerability 
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES:

  • Check out Pauline Nguyen's website and offerings
  • Buys Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur
  • Follow Pauline on Instagram
  • Connect with Pauline on LinkedIn
  • Rate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple Podcasts
  • Rate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 27 minutes 10 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 1993 memoir written by Susanna Kaysen that depicts her real-life experience as a young girl in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. Melissa was surprised to discover that the book was A LOT more intense, dark, and graphic than the fun, bubbly, sisterhood energy that was portrayed in the movie.


Be sure to check out A Novel Adaptation podcast and join their awesome Book Club to read along with Jordan and Em!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:


  • The Pink Elephant cocktail from the Death & Co. recipe book
  • The iconic cast of incredible actresses in the movie, Girl Interrupted (Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Clea DuVall)
  • The main differences between the book and the movie
  • The horrible treatment of women in psychiatric wards during the 60s
  • Lisa's character (Angelina Jolie) being villainized in the movie with storylines that were not reflective of the book or the truth
  • Important messages around therapy, mental health, and sisterhood
  • A hilarious drinking game to pair with the Girl,Interrupted movie


RESOURCES:

  • Read the 1993 memoir Girl,Interrupted written by Susanna Kaysen
  • Watch the 1999 movie Girl,Interrupted directed by James Mangold
  • Tune in to A Novel Adaptation podcast
  • Follow A Novel Adaptation on Instagram

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 28 minutes 3 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 Women + so much more!


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Jordan's podcast A Novel Adaptation + Melissa's guest feature
  • Two terrible wines that require no further introduction
  • A potential Mimosa Sisterhood book club?
  • Marion Donovan, the unknown inventor of the disposable diaper
  • 1950s women giving up their professional careers to become housewives
  • The horrors of the original cloth diaper
  • The rejection of Marion's genius invention due to sexism and misogyny
  • Louisa May Alcott, a successful female author during the 1800s
  • Growing up in a commune as an abolitionist and helping out with the underground railroad
  • Louisa's famous novel Little Women and the 2019 adaptation by Greta Gerwig
  • Experiencing bouts of depression and being labeled a "spinster"


RESOURCES:

  • A Pinterest photos of 1950s Rubber Pants for babies
  • Marion Donovan's humorous 2018 skit on The Daily Show
  • Watch the 2019 adaptation of Little Women by Greta Gerwig
  • Watch the 1994 adaptation if Little Women by Gillian Armstrong
  • Check out Jordan's podcast, A Novel Adaptation
  • Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
  • Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 27 minutes 19 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 guidance and inspiration than to pull a card full of powerful energy from a fierce AF woman?! Rachael chats about her inspiration behind the project, design and development, women's history fun facts, and her Kickstarter that launched on International Women's Day!


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The inspiration behind Messages From Her
  • Oracle decks and how they are used
  • The fascinating things Rachael learned while researching women for her project
  • Rachael's favorite women from the deck (pssst, it's all of them!)
  • The challenges of creating a product and launching a business as a one-woman team
  • Rachael's special connection with her Australian illustrator Jaz, the artist behind Harley and J
  • Crowdfunding on Kickstarter 
  • A fun women's history guessing game with Melissa
  • Cher's hilarious Twitter page
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES

  • Check out Rachael's Kickstarter and support her project: HERE
  • Check out the Messages From Her website
  • Follow Messages From Her on Instagram
  • Learn more about the illustrator behind Messages From Her, Jaz from Harley and J
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Subscribe to the Mimosa Sisterhood newsletter
  • Join Mimosa Sisterhood's private Facebook Group

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
57 minutes 36 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 was the lead singer and front woman of the Seattle-based band, Bam Bam.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Dorothy Dandridge growing up as a child star during the Great Depression
  • Dorothy's terrible husbands and the tragedy surrounding her daughter's birth
  • Landing the lead role in the all-black 1954 musical adaptation, Carmen Jones
  • Being a famous Hollywood star and still dealing with segregation laws and racism
  • Tina Bell's Seattle-based grunge band called Bam Bam
  • Deep rooted racism in the Seattle grunge scene during the 80s and 90s
  • Being a talented black woman in a world of white men
  • The unfair handling and tragedy of Tina's death


RESOURCES:

  • Follow The Peony Podcast on Instagram
  • Listen and subscribe to The Peony Podcast
  • Subscribe to Mimosa Sisterhood's Newsletter
  • Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify
  • Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1942 Soundie called Cow Cow Boogie
  • Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1954 clip of Carmen Jones
  • Listen to Bam Bam on Spotify
  • Watch Tina Bell and Bam Bam perform Ground Zero in a music video

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 45 minutes 55 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 cards in America. In the late 1800s, Esther's business eventually grossed over $100,000 per year which is equivalent to almost 3 million today. Esther Howland is so much more than a pioneer in the card-making business, she was an example of independent womanhood in the 19th century. 


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Esther Howland's entrepreneurial parents and family dynamics during the 1800s
  • The beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were imported from Europe
  • Esther's million dollar business idea
  • Esther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her Valentine's cards
  • Becoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid women employees


Resources:

  • Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
  • Listen to this episode on Spotify
  • Listen to additional Mimosa Sisterhood episodes HERE
  • Join our Facebook Group


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
19 minutes 46 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 life of Lucille Ball, another comedic actress who stole American's hearts with the famous television show I Love Lucy.


If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage and receive an on-air shout out during the show!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Melissa and Rikki kicking off the new year with a fresh bout of coronavirus
  • Melissa's incredible champagne cocktail with a special potion made from her mother
  • The life of Betty White and her extensive career in the entertainment industry
  • The public criticism Betty faced for making Arthur Duncan, a black tap dancer, a regular cast member on her show
  • Betty's infamous role on the Golden Girls
  • Betty's passion for animal welfare, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights
  • The life of Lucille Ball and her difficult childhood full of grief, abandonment, poverty, shame, and trauma
  • Being labeled the "Queen of the B's" in Hollywood for never landing leading roles in movies
  • Lucy's tumultuous relationship with her husband Desi, despite being a business power couple
  • The incredible success of I Love Lucy + the numerous ways the show challenged the status quo


RESOURCES:

  • Follow Rikki Bell's business Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram
  • Watch Being The Ricardos on Amazon Prime
  • Watch an episode of Betty White's Off Their Rockers: A Dead Husband's Disgraced Ashes
  • Join Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook Group
  • Rate and review Mimosa Sisterhood Podcast


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes 52 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 quite fit the female stereotypes that were expected of her. At 16 years old, April experienced a calling from God asking to invest her life into the next generation. Today, April is the Founder and CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company that helps women live and lead with wholeness.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family
  • Not fitting the script of what a little girl was "suppose to be"
  • How racism, sexism and homophobia had defined the church
  • Moving out of state and becoming one of the first female pastors at her new church
  • Traveling internationally to learn from and serve marginalized communities
  • Adopting two children from Ethiopia
  • Launching Ezer + Co. to activate women to live and lead with wholeness
  • The many struggles of launching a business from scratch during a global pandemic
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES:


  • Check out the Ezer + Co. website
  • Follow Ezer + Co. on Instagram and Facebook
  • Learn more about the 6-Month Online Coaching Groups at Ezer + Co.
  • Join the Warrior Women Membership Community
  • Register for Ezer + Co. Wholeness Workshops
  • Subscribe to the Weekly Wholeness Newsletter
  • Read April's VoyageLA article HERE

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 19 minutes 33 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 "Christian" Christmas, and an overview of Christmas traditions we hijacked from the Pagans. CJ introduces Melissa to The Krampus, St. Nicholas' horned demonic assistant who scares misbehaved children.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • CJ's Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail and Melissa's spiked Rum Egg Nog
  • CJ's life update + her Youtube Channel The Creepy & The Cozy
  • The history and evolution of Pagan and Christian Christmas
  • Winter Solstice, the festival of Saturnalia, Yule celebrations, and Odin
  • Christmas traditions we've adopted from the Pagans
  • The history of St. Nicholas and his horned demonic assistant, The Krampus
  • Perchta, the goddess of Christmas, and The Perchtenlauf
  • Zwarte Piet (Black Peter), St. Nicholas' controversial sidekick in the Netherland's
  • Melissa and CJ's favorite Christmas memories from childhood


RESOURCES:

  • Subscribe to CJ's Youtube channel The Creepy & The Cozy
  • Learn more about The Krampus in CJ's Youtube video Krampus: The History of Our Favorite Holiday Boogeyman
  • Bust a move to the greatest Christmas song of all time *NSYNC's Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
  • Watch Krampus on Amazon Prime
  • Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's NEW pullover sweatshirt
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 32 minutes 30 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 everything, raised her children to value education as one of the few things that could never be taken away from them. Tula took her mother's words to heart and went on to attend Princeton University, on a full-ride scholarship program, fresh out of high-school! While at Princeton, Tula discovered her love for dance and choreography. Today, Tula is working on one of the biggest projects of her life, a 3-day dance and music experience called TESTIMONY that centers around a community of Afro-Diasporic women and their journeys of trauma, healing, and faith.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • Tula's mother and her experience of fleeing Liberia as a refugee
  • The importance of education in Tula's household
  • Growing up in a low income family and getting accepted into two of the best Ivy League schools on earth
  • Being a student of color at Princeton and not fitting in with the "mainstream"
  • Advocating for BIPOC people on campus
  • TESTIMONY, Tula's 3-day dance and music experience premiering during women's history month in 2022
  • Tula's relationship with God and how she intertwines spirituality with dance
  • Healing her relationship with religion after discovering a church community full of young creatives
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES:


  • Learn more about Tula B. Strong on her Website
  • RSVP to Tula's email list to stay in the loop on TESTIMONY premiering March 2022
  • Follow Tula B. Strong on Instagram
  • Read Tula's interview on Voyage LA
  • Check out the NEW Mimosa Sisterhood Sweatshirt
  • Check out the NEW 15 oz. Mug
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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3 years ago
1 hour 36 minutes 27 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 Filipino peasant who joined the Huk Rebellion to avenger her father's death.


If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!


SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • You, the psychological thriller book and television series
  • Stage combat, Jordan's new passion and hobby
  • Vodka Mai Tai and Beauty in Chaos red blend wine
  • The life of Hurrem Sultan, one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history
  • The life of a concubine woman in the 1500s Ottoman Empire
  • Rising from sex slave to the Sultan's lawful wife
  • Historical hunchbacks and the common practice of fratricide
  • The life of Kumander Liwayway, from beauty queen to military commander of the Huk Rebellion
  • The Japanese invasion of the Philippines following the attack on Pearl Harbor
  • The Huk Rebellion, a communist resistance group made up of peasants
  • The few times in history where sexism paid off


RESOURCES:


  • Learn more about the era known as the Sultanate of Woman
  • Watch this Youtube video on Kumander Liwayway
  • Listen to Jordan's podcasts, A Novel Adaptation
  • Follow A Novel Adaptation on Instagram
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Leave Mimosa Sisterhood a Podcast Review



Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.


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4 years ago
1 hour 30 minutes 32 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • Extremely strict and conservative family values in England during the 1700-1800s
  • The backstory of Mary Shelley's infamous parents, radical philosopher William Godwin and feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
  • The scandalous love story between Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley, aka the ultimate f*boy
  • The weird Sister Wives situation going on between Mary, Percy, and her stepsister Claire Clairmont
  • Switzerland and the inspiration behind writing the Gothic novel, Frankenstein
  • Mary's numerous pregnancies and the loss of her children
  • Tragic themes of death, depression, suicide, and trauma
  • Being ostracized from community and living a lonely life of solitude


RESOURCES


  • Read Mary Shelley's original 1818 version of Frankenstein
  • Watch the 1931 Frankenstein movie adaptation on Amazon Prime
  • Huge shout out to outofthebex YouTube Channel who provided so many scandalous fun facts about Mary's life
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Check out our podcast merchandise
  • Check out our cool website

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4 years ago
1 hour 13 minutes 51 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 in 1918. Leah and Rachel tell the fascinating story of Anna Anderson, an imposter that came forward in 1922 claiming to be the long lost Grand Duchess Anastasia.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • White Russian cocktails
  • The history of the Romanov Family - the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia
  • Grand Duchess Anastasia's childhood living as a royal
  • The scandalous story of Grigori Rasputin, a holy Russian peasant who befriended the Romanov family
  • Tsar Nicholas II abdicating the throne in 1917 and putting an end to more than 300 years of Romanov rule
  • The Russian Revolution and the execution of the Tsar, Tsarina, and their three children
  • Anna Anderson, a Polish factory worker who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia for 40+ year
  • The insane amount of support Anna Anderson received from various members of European royalty 
  • Anna Anderson's history with mental health issues
  • How were so many people fooled when Anna looked nothing like Anastasia and couldn't even speak Russian?


RESOURCES:

  • Listen to Hashtag History podcast
  • Follow Hashtag History on Instagram
  • Check out the Hashtag History website
  • Learn more about Grigori Rasputin and his enormous shlong
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Check out Mimosa Sisterhood's podcast merchandise
  • Rate and review Mimosa Sisterhood podcast

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4 years ago
1 hour 26 minutes 22 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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, a holistic self-knowledge system that combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and Vedic philosophy. Human Design empowered Kiera to live authentically and to become her happiest and most successful self. Today, Kiera is a Human Design Reader and the host of Meeting Your Magic podcast, a show that uses Human Design as a blueprint to help listeners master their energy, eliminate resistance, and step into divine flow.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • The origin and history of Human Design and how it compares to Astrology and the Chakra System
  • How Kiera discovered Human Design + the moment she learned she was a Manifesting Generator
  • Kiera's extremely non-linear career path and the pressure of "figuring it all out" by her mid-20s
  • Becoming an expert in Human Design readings and landing her first customers in Saudi Arabia
  • The concept of being comfortable in being small vs. the vulnerability in being loud and seen
  • An overview of each Human Design Type: Manifestor (41:07), Generator (47:50), Manifesting Generator (47:50), Projector (55:17), and Reflector (1:02:37)
  • An explanation of opened and closed (or undefined and defined) energy centers
  • An overview of Melissa's Body Graph + tips to living her best Projector life


RESOURCES

  • Look up your Human Design Body Graph so you can follow along with the podcast
  • Learn more about Human Design in Kiera's podcast Meeting Your Magic
  • Book a Human Design Reading with Kiera Doyle
  • Follow Kiera Doyle on Instagram
  • Follow Meeting Your Magic on Instagram
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Check out Mimosa Sisterhood's Website
  • Buy Melissa an alcoholic beverage to drink LIVE during a podcast recording and receive an on-air shout out during the booze review! Click here to buy me a drizzy drink!

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4 years ago
1 hour 26 minutes 57 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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 26-year old "light-footed woman" who runs ultramarathons in her traditional Rarámuri skirt and huaraches sandals.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • The full scoop on Andee's solo adventures in Iceland
  • Andee's broken foot and her unexpected bout with covid 
  • Melissa and Andee's experience of "not being Mexican enough" even though we're both Mexican
  • Apothic Red Blend, 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Red Blend, and Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka
  • The life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Mexico's first feminist
  • Limited access to education for young girls in Mexico during the 17th century
  • Becoming a nun to avoid marriage, avoid work, and to live an independent life full of books, philosophy, and music
  • Getting censored by the church after challenging the patriarchy
  • The life of Lorena Ramírez, a history-making long distance marathon runner
  • Rarámuri or Tarahumara, a group of indigenous people living in Chihuahua, Mexico known to be physiologically equipped to walk and run long distances
  • Running 100K (62 miles) in sandals
  • Receiving huge media attention from Nike, Vogue Mexico, Netflix


RESOURCES:

  • Watch the Netflix documentary Lorena, Light-Footed Woman
  • Read Christopher McDougall's book, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
  • Watch this amazing Youtube video about Lorena Ramírez
  • Learn more about Icelandic Viking Horses
  • Listen's to Andee's last episode on Leona Vicario, the Godmother of Mexican Independence
  • Do yourself a favor and try the Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka on ice
  • Check out Mimosa Sisterhood's podcast merchandise
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram and Twitter
  • Leave us a podcast review!

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4 years ago
1 hour 33 minutes 50 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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, which helps women take control of their earning potential and leave self-doubt and self-sabotage at the door.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • Immigrating to Canada from Ireland
  • Anna's online platform, the f school
  • Navigating salary as a woman in the corporate world
  • The gender pay gap
  • Imposter syndrome 
  • Money mindset
  • The importance of doing research to determine the actual market value of a job
  • The steps to overcoming fear of negotiating salary + how to pull the trigger
  • Mistakes women can make when negotiating salary
  • The meaning of Sisterhood


RESOURCES:

  • Anna's FREE webinar on how to negotiate your salary: www.thefschool.com/salary 
  • Follow the f school on Instagram: instagram.com/thefschool 
  • Follow the f school on Facebook: facebook.com/thefschool 
  • Check out the f school website: https://www.thefschool.com/
  • Join the Girlboss Community for great networking opportunities: https://community.girlboss.com/login
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood/
  • Subscribe to Mimosa Sisterhood's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/bdf31d27e201/podcast-newsletter
  • Check out Mimosa Sisterhood's new podcast merchandise: https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/shop/

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4 years ago
50 minutes 14 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood
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. Jordan tells the story of Carlota and Fermina Lucumí, machete wielding rebels who led the 1843 slave rebellion in Matanzas, Cuba.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


  • The shit show of 2020 and beyond
  • Jordan's podcast, A Novel Adaptation
  • Melissa's favorite book of all time, The Silent Patient
  • Pinot Gris wine reviews
  • King Christina of Sweden's privileged upbringing + her wild family dynamics
  • PCOS, intersex, sexual fluidity, and more
  • Religion during the 1600s + Sweden's involvement in Thirty Years' War
  • Bankrupted and bougie, nervous breakdowns, and new beginnings
  • Carlota and Fermina Lucumí's life as kidnapped Africans sold into slavery
  • The harsh and brutal conditions working for Spanish plantation owners in Cuba
  • Plotting the rebellion and communicating to other slaves via coded messages in drum beats
  • The 1843 uprising at the Triunvirato sugar mill plantation in Cuba + the "Year of the Lashes"


RESOURCES:

  • Check out A Novel Adaptation podcast
  • Read Melissa's favorite book The Silent Patient
  • Read Jordan's recommendation The Book of Night Women
  • Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
  • Check out our podcast merchandise!
  • Sign up for our Newsletter and receive a FREE postcard!

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4 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes 8 seconds

Mimosa Sisterhood

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 @mimosasisterhood, and check out our website https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.

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