Humans are usually characterized as beings that are objective and use language to convey our emotions, thoughts, needs and much more. This makes us objective creatures that can learn and explore new ideas through proper storytelling.
Podcasts are a form of virtual storytelling that allows listeners to become the audience alone. That solitude helps create a more intimate experience for every listener. The intimacy assists the listeners in forming deeper understandings compared to that of other storytelling devices such as videos and written text.
Listed below are 6 particularly educating podcasts which all exist under a common theme: empowering women.
Womanica
Starting off small, Womanica, a podcast produced by Wonder Media Network, releases episodes every day highlighting important women in history. With an average length of 7 minutes, Womanica is a perfectly sized podcast with quick and concise information. It tells the stories of incredible women who not many have heard of, but should know of. The women featured include Sylvia Plath, Crystal LaBeija, Katherine Dunham, and in one of the recent episodes, Mary Delany.
The Hey Girl Podcast
Hosted by author Alex Elle, The Hey Girl Podcast invites phenomenal women from all over to discuss topics that create a sense of sisterhood and community. By discussing situations relatable to all women, Alex and the guests are able to form natural and personal conversations that make listeners feel seen and heard. Some recent episodes featured guests such as Riley Reed, Yasmine Jameelah, and Sydni Russel, and covered topics such as the power of transparency, self trust & wellness, and telling our truth.
We Can Do Hard Things
Beginning around the middle of 2021, Glennon Doyle, a well known author and activist, started publishing episodes of her podcast, We Can Do Hard Things. Doyle has mentioned that the title, We Can Do Hard Things, is the sentence that saved her life around twenty years ago. In the podcast, Doyle, along with her wife and sister, acknowledges the innumerable hardships in life by talking truthfully about them. By sharing information through embarrassing stories, introducing topics like astrology, and revealing the secrets to better communication, Doyle creates a community in which everyone helps carry each other's hardships so that we all can have a less stressful, more enjoyable, and far more empowering life.
Unladylike
By combating difficult topics in humorous yet and informative ways (rejecting creeps, mean office ladies, romance novel redemption, etc), Unladylike is able to inform listeners about gender and feminism in an engaging format. Women, girls, and non-binary individuals all over the world are given un-equal chances of pursuing their dream life and Unladylike does an amazing job of informing that demographic of their abilities and power. Originally started by two best friends, Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, Unladylike is now only hosted by Cristen, the co-founder of Unladylike Media. According to Cristen, the goal is to always, “stay curious, build empathy, and raise hell,” as that is the key to claiming your space and still making room for others.
Lady Don’t Take No
Since early 2020, Lady Don’t Take No has been releasing episodes weekly. Alicia Garza, the host, invites guests to talk about everything from political updates to beauty recommendations. There is a large diversity of guests, some including journalists, authors, activists, and singers. The variety of guests interviewed and topics discussed during the episodes establishes a safe place for all listeners who want to learn about micro-aggressions with a side of learning about major beauty brands.
Our Body Politic
All issues in the world are women’s issues and women have always participated in combating those issues. Our Body Politic, hosted by the award winning journalist Farai Chideya, releases weekly episodes that spotlight women of color who are actively impacting politics all over the world. Each episode features conversations about a largely relevant issue in our country. According to Glamour, “Our Body Politic manages to be both a political and cultural cheat sheet, and extremely listenable.”
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