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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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Mimosa Sisterhood's 100th episodeWhite Claw Surge + Watermelon Vodka CocktailBarbara Gitting's super religious upbringing & sexual awakening during childhoodLiving during a time when homosexuality was considered an illness that should be cured by a priest or psychiatristJoining the Daughter of Bilitis and opening an east coast segment in New YorkBarbara's involvement with the American Library Association's gay caucusHannah Gadsby growing up in Tasmania’s bible belt surrounded by homophobiaNew Zealand decriminalizing homosexuality in 1997Hannah struggling with internalized homophobiaBecoming a comedian and turning trauma into jokesAutism & ADHD spectrumRESOURCES:Sign this petition to IMPEACH Justice Clarence ThomasSign this petition to CODIFY Roe v. WadeCheck out ADDitude for self assessment testsWatch Hannah Gadsby's Nanette on NetflixCheck out The Peony podcastFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:2019 Kid Vicious Red Wine & 2017 Liberté Cabernet SauvignonRed flags in dating: love bombing, controlling, jealousy, and isolation from friends and familyNavigating a toxic relationship with a partner that has a mental health disorderLosing yourself in unhealthy relationshipsSecret violence: emotional and psychological abuseTherapy & the healing process after leaving an unhealthy relationshipHow childhood trauma can condition adults to subconsciously seek that familiar hardshipThe meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCES:Follow Barbara on InstagramCheck out Barbara's YouTube channel, Beyond the Barrel seriesLearn more about Barbara's snazzy Coravin wine preservation systemShop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Eco-Friendly Tote BagShop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Boss Betch Laptop SleeveRate Mimosa Sisterhood on SpotifyLeave a review for Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple Podcasts

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 RoseVirginia Hall's privileged upbringing and shitty marriage proposalHow she earned the nickname, "The Limping Lady" Endless discrimination for being a disabled womanBecoming an SOE agent and collaborating with both nuns and sex workers to bring down the NatzisElvira del la Chaudoir's rich party girl lifestyleBecoming a double agent for the British Secret Service to pay off her gambling debtsDiscrimination for being bisexual, despite her great success at fooling the NatzisElvira's trickery that led to a successful invasion at NormandyRESOURCES:The Alice Network by Kate QuinnA Woman of No Importance by Sonia PurnellBygone Badass Broads by Mackenzi LeeJoin Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook GroupRate Mimosa Sisterhood on SpotifyFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

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 NOTESIn 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 abuseJoining forces her brother Luke Nguyen to open the world’s most awarded Vietnamese Restaurant, Red LanternHealing generational trauma by choosing to evolve or repeatPauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur2022 being the year for expansion; in order for rebirth, parts of us need to diePauline's perspective on forgiveness and vulnerability The meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCES:Check out Pauline Nguyen's website and offeringsBuys Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern & The Way of the Spiritual EntrepreneurFollow Pauline on InstagramConnect with Pauline on LinkedInRate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple PodcastsRate & Review Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:The Pink Elephant cocktail from the Death & Co. recipe bookThe 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 movieThe horrible treatment of women in psychiatric wards during the 60sLisa's character (Angelina Jolie) being villainized in the movie with storylines that were not reflective of the book or the truthImportant messages around therapy, mental health, and sisterhoodA hilarious drinking game to pair with the Girl,Interrupted movieRESOURCES:Read the 1993 memoir Girl,Interrupted written by Susanna KaysenWatch the 1999 movie Girl,Interrupted directed by James MangoldTune in to A Novel Adaptation podcastFollow A Novel Adaptation on Instagram

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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Jordan's podcast A Novel Adaptation + Melissa's guest featureTwo terrible wines that require no further introductionA potential Mimosa Sisterhood book club?Marion Donovan, the unknown inventor of the disposable diaper1950s women giving up their professional careers to become housewivesThe horrors of the original cloth diaperThe rejection of Marion's genius invention due to sexism and misogyny Louisa May Alcott, a successful female author during the 1800sGrowing up in a commune as an abolitionist and helping out with the underground railroadLouisa's famous novel Little Women and the 2019 adaptation by Greta GerwigExperiencing bouts of depression and being labeled a "spinster"RESOURCES:A Pinterest photos of 1950s Rubber Pants for babiesMarion Donovan's humorous 2018 skit on The Daily ShowWatch the 2019 adaptation of Little Women by Greta GerwigWatch the 1994 adaptation if Little Women by Gillian ArmstrongCheck out Jordan's podcast, A Novel AdaptationJoin Mimosa Sisterhood's Facebook GroupRate Mimosa Sisterhood on Spotify

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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:The inspiration behind Messages From HerOracle decks and how they are usedThe fascinating things Rachael learned while researching women for her projectRachael'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 teamRachael's special connection with her Australian illustrator Jaz, the artist behind Harley and JCrowdfunding on Kickstarter A fun women's history guessing game with MelissaCher's hilarious Twitter pageThe meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCESCheck out Rachael's Kickstarter and support her project: HERECheck out the Messages From Her websiteFollow Messages From Her on InstagramLearn more about the illustrator behind Messages From Her, Jaz from Harley and JFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on InstagramSubscribe to the Mimosa Sisterhood newsletterJoin Mimosa Sisterhood's private Facebook Group

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 NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Dorothy Dandridge growing up as a child star during the Great DepressionDorothy's terrible husbands and the tragedy surrounding her daughter's birthLanding the lead role in the all-black 1954 musical adaptation, Carmen JonesBeing a famous Hollywood star and still dealing with segregation laws and racismTina Bell's Seattle-based grunge band called Bam BamDeep rooted racism in the Seattle grunge scene during the 80s and 90sBeing a talented black woman in a world of white menThe unfair handling and tragedy of Tina's deathRESOURCES:Follow The Peony Podcast on InstagramListen and subscribe to The Peony PodcastSubscribe to Mimosa Sisterhood's NewsletterRate Mimosa Sisterhood on SpotifyWatch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1942 Soundie called Cow Cow BoogieWatch Dorothy Dandridge in a 1954 clip of Carmen JonesListen to Bam Bam on SpotifyWatch Tina Bell and Bam Bam perform Ground Zero in a music video

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 1800sThe beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were imported from EuropeEsther's million dollar business ideaEsther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her Valentine's cardsBecoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid women employeesResources:Listen to this episode on Apple PodcastsListen to this episode on SpotifyListen to additional Mimosa Sisterhood episodes HEREJoin our Facebook Group