Emily and Michelle have another great B-side conversation with friend and fellow improviser, Ian Koller. They discuss mask-making, the artist Mark Riden, last week tonight with John Oliver. They compare their wines and Ian’s beer which must have a high ABV%. Ian shares his journey from his first play in high school through college and […]
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Season 4, #71 – Making a Better Life
Emily and Michelle welcome Chantel Waterbury, Co-Founder & CEO of INSPR and Founder & formerly CEO of Chloe+Isabel to the podcast. Over a bottle of Invetro, they discuss challenges female entrepreneurs face from overcoming their own self-doubt and closing the wealth gap, and how to fight the urge to devalue their product or service. Chantel […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #53 – Being Me, Makes Me Happy
In honor of Transgender Awareness week Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Birichino by Malvasia Bianca with their special guest, Ruby Topping. Ruby is a remarkable transwoman who shares her pre-op transition story: the excitement, the pain, the questions, the acceptance, and the joy. Ruby’s authenticity, honesty, and vulnerability allow Michelle and Emily to […]
Continue readingSeason 2, #48 – #MakeStories
Michelle and Emily welcome Ann Bingham, owner of Kula St. Louis, to the podcast. They share an elegant 2017 Pouilly-Fusse from Louis Jadot. They kick off the conversation with a humorous panty discussion that moves to a discussion of Body Image and changing personal perspectives. Ann shares how after living her whole life with a […]
Continue readingSeason 2, #46 – Be A Good Girl
Michelle and Emily welcome Artist, Activist, Poet, Diversity Educator, and much more guest – Dana Kelly – to the podcast. They sip on a rosé from Provence from Château Barbanau – L’Instant Rosé. After an in-depth analysis of the Rosé they are drinking, the talk turns to several ways to upcycle panties no longer needed […]
Continue readingSeason 2, #40 – A Sense of Grace
Michelle and Emily welcome Abby Kelman to the podcast. Abby is an attorney who specializes in assisting clergy of all faiths with legal services. They have a fascinating discussion about life in Israel, Jewish culture and traditions, her niece’s book on Polish, Jewish, lesbian, erotic porn of the late 19th century, life as the daughter […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 24 – Beauty Queen with the Big Leg
Emily and Michelle drink a bottle of Saint Emilion Chateau Quintus while talking with their guest, Amy Rivera about her remarkable life. Although born with the inflammatory disease lymphedema, Amy wasn’t officially diagnosed until she was 32. Amy shows the power of resilience in overcoming a crippling disability with no known cure. “I was supposed […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 22 – BAMFUC
Emily and Michelle welcome Becky Schoenig, owner of SymBowls and founder of the Facebook group “Bad Ass Mother Fucking Unicorn Club” to the podcast. Laugh along as Michelle and Becky try to get Emily comfortable with using “that special word” and hear why Michelle hates Coast deodorant soap. They talk about the success of Becky’s […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 17 – Queen of Burlesque
Emily and Michelle have a wonderful, intimate conversation with the Queen of Burlesque, Lola Van Ella. They sip on a gorgeous wine while talking about Lola’s beginnings from her childhood fascination with corsets and fishnets to her first burlesque gig. They discuss her importance in growing the burlesque community in St. Louis and how her […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 16 – 3 Generations
Emily and Michelle share a special conversation with Michelle’s mom, Patti Campbell, and daughter, Megan Ratcliff. They discuss the common thread that ties them together beyond simply genetics. They share their histories as women and their hopes for the future. They talk about women finding their voices and being comfortable in their skins. They share […]
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