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District Attorney Satana Deberry shares her advice for holding positions of power while still being a great boss, mother and human being.
Are the things you’re working on in life right now serving you on your journey to become the person you want to be?
And if not, are you willing to do anything about it?
Well on this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about all that and more with District Attorney Satana Deberry, a lesbian politician who is currently running to be North Carolina’s Attorney General.
Don’t miss this interview!
Satana Deberry serves as the elected District Attorney for Durham County. Prior to her role as District Attorney, Deberry served as a criminal defense attorney in her hometown of Hamlet, North Carolina, General Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and executive director of the nonprofit North Carolina Housing Coalition.
Satana Deberry is a recipient of the North Carolina Justice Center’s 2020 Defender of Justice Award for Litigation, the Duke Law Alumni Association’s 2020 Charles S. Murphy Award for Civic Service, and Attorney General Josh Stein’s Dogwood Award. She received her AB in Sociology from Princeton University, her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and her master’s in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She is a mother who enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters.
To support Satana Deberry’s campaign for Attorney General, click here: SatanaDeberryForNC.com
And also be sure to follow Satana Deberry’s campaign on Instagram.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Satana Deberry, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women badasses.
I talked to Barbara Arredondo Ayala about pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.
I talked to Bandy Kiki about becoming an LGBT activist after growing up where it’s illegal to be gay.
I talked to Jean Chou about dating women and building professional teams in New York City.
And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Bárbara Arredondo Ayala shares her history of pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.
Who is the first lesbian friend you text when you meet someone new or match on an app or get back from a date?
Throughout the years I was single, between breaking up with my ex and meeting my fiancé, that person for me was Bárbara Arredondo Ayala.
But in addition to being an amazing friend, Bárbara is also an incredible badass and a cultural leader in Latin America, and everyone in the queer community can be proud that she’s one of our own.
And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk to Bárbara all about her story of how she’s been pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage ever since she was in her early 20’s.
Don’t miss the episode!
Activist, producer and entrepreneur Bárbara Arredondo Ayala has more than fifteen years of experience advancing the rights of women and children and engaging in peace-building efforts.
Bárbara is the co-founder of projects that seek to promote the economic power, media representation, and leadership of girls and women, including Decididas (a content and events platform that highlights the stories of female decision-makers and role models in Latin America), Anonima Media (a production company that seeks to create, develop, and promote stories created and starring women from Latin America and Spain with the actress, producer, and activist Eréndira Ibarra and the screenwriter and producer Natasha Ybarra-Klor) and Lidh, a financial services and financial education platform tailored to the financial needs of women in Mexico.
Barbara is also the co-founder of the Estas Morras podcast.
In 2015 Bárbara was invited by the United States Department of State to participate in the first generation of the International Visitor Leadership Program: Women, Peace and Security.
Bárbara started her career as a journalist at Reporte Indigo. She studied international relations at ITESM Campus Monterrey.
Follow Bárbara Arredondo Ayala on Instagram and check out her her website.
Follow Decididas on Instagram.
Follow Anonima Media on Instagram.
Follow Estas Morras on Instagram.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Bárbara Arredondo Ayala, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.
I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.
I talked to queer comedian and keynote speaker Jenn Lederer about people pleasing, manipulation and how to use a comedian’s formula to talk about your life and connect with others.
And I talked to Khanyisa Mnyaka about how to become more of what you want to be in life.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Jordana Michelle shares the story about the time she hit rock-bottom in lesbian dating and what she did to bounce back.
Have you ever hit rock-bottom?
The good thing about hitting rock-bottom is that, even though you feel wretched, life always gets better from there. (Because that’s the definition of “rock bottom”).
And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about the absolute low-point in my dating life and the important lesson I learned that allowed me to turn it around powerfully for myself.
During the episode I share:
Don’t miss this episode.
If so, then check out this archived solo episode where I tell the story about the first time I ignored a red flag in a lesbian relationship.
And this one where I talk about the most embarrassing thing I ever did in the lesbian scene.
If so, message me here and tell me what questions you’d want me to answer and what topics you’d want me to cover in future solo episodes.
If so, you should listen to these interviews I did with other queer female relationship experts.
I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.
I talked to Dr. Lynda Spann about what she learned as a lesbian marriage and family counselor.
I talked to Ali Hendry about jealousy, envy and insecurity in lesbian dating.
I talked to Samantha Fox about women who are curious, questioning and coming out.
And I talked to Dr. Frankie Bashani about finding love as a lesbian.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Jenn Lederer teaches how to story-tell your life/career using a comedian’s formula.
[Heads up: during this interview with Jenn Lederer there will be mentions of sexual violence.]
Have you ever wanted to be better at engaging with new people when you meet them for the first time?
What if you could talk about yourself in a way that lights people up and makes them care about what you’re saying?
Well in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about all this and more with Jenn Lederer, a queer comedian and keynote speaker based in New York City.
During the interview Jenn Lederer shares:
Don’t miss the episode!
Also be sure to also check out Jenn Lederer’s book recommendation: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.
Jenn Lederer is a NYC based award-winning comedian and keynote speaker. Her work has been featured by SiriusXM, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Inspiring Lives Magazine, on stages at YALE, Twitter and Google Headquarters in NYC and comedy clubs throughout New York City and Europe. Performing all over the country, internationally and virtually, Jenn emcees and leads workshops and keynotes helping audiences learn how to answer the one question everyone hates (but can’t avoid) “What do you do?” with the “comedian’s formula” for educating, connecting and entertaining your audience.
Follow Jenn Lederer on Instagram
Check out Jenn Lederer’s website.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Jenn Lederer, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.
I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.
I talked to Beccca Lenox about coming out queer and sober on the comedy stage.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.
And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Lesbian journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, shares personal stories, professional tips and insights from LGBT reporting.
Brooke Sopelsa is the editorial director of NBC Out, the LGBT section for nbcnews.com, where they cover the queer community, creating stories about and of interest to the LGBT community.
During this episode of Women Wanting Women, Brooke Sopelsa shares:
Don’t miss the episode!
Also be sure to also check out Brooke Sopelsa’s book recommendation: Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers by Lillian Faderman.
Brooke Sopelsa is the editorial director of NBC Out, the LGBTQ digital destination launched by NBC News in June 2016.
Brooke has also spearheaded a number of franchises and special projects, including the annual #Pride30 list and the digital docu-series “Stonewall 50: The Revolution.” Since 2016, Brooke and NBC Out have been recognized with numerous awards, including a GLAAD Media Award, NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Award, Digital Diversity Network Impact Award and Out & Equal Champion Award.
Brooke was formerly a producer at the Huffington Post, where she developed and produced live news and lifestyle segments and was awarded a 2015 RTDNA Kaleidoscope Award for her LGBTQ coverage.
She also co-produced, shot and edited the documentary “Queer Streets,” a film about LGBTQ homeless youth, which aired on MTV’s LOGO channel.
Brooke holds a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University, M.A. in Journalism from Columbia University and M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Follow Brooke Sopelsa on Instagram
Follow Brooke Sopelsa on X (Twitter) @brookesopelsa
Find Brooke Sopelsa’s work on nbcout.com.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Brooke Sopelsa, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.
I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.
I talked to Beccca Lenox about coming out queer and sober on the comedy stage.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.
And I talked to Stevie Boebi about the journey to becoming a lesbian influencer.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Jordana Michelle tells the story of the most socially awkward and embarrassing thing she ever did at a lesbian event.
In my case, the most embarrassing thing I ever did happened at a lesbian event in around 2012.
And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I share the story of what I did and why it was so embarrassing.
During the episode I share:
And if you want to check out the YouTube videos I made on this topic, this one talks about how exes can sometimes feel like family and this one that talks about red flags to look out for if your partner has a toxic relationship with an ex.
If so, message me here and tell me what questions you’d want me to answer and what topics you’d want me to cover in future solo episodes.
And check out these archived solo episodes where I share stories and answer some audience questions.
If so, you should listen to these interviews I did with other queer female relationship experts.
I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.
I talked to Dr. Lynda Spann about what she learned as a lesbian marriage and family counselor.
I talked to Ali Hendry about jealousy, envy and insecurity in lesbian dating.
I talked to Samantha Fox about women who are curious, questioning and coming out.
And I talked to Dr. Frankie Bashani about finding love as a lesbian.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Attorney and entrepreneur, Jean Chou, shares her perspectives on dating women and building professional teams in New York City.
Jean Chou and I met when we were both newly out of law school and newly out of the closet.
I’ve wanted to interview her for a while, so we finally got together so I could pick her brain about her perspectives on lesbian dating and relationships as well as the patterns she had to break and the lessons she had to learn in order to grow her successful law practice and navigate her professional and personal relationships.
During the episode Jean Chou and I discuss:
Jean Chou is the Principal of JLC & Associates, a New York City law firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions with an organizational focus on inclusivity and community impact. Jean is also active within the LGBTQ+ community, serving as pro bono counsel to GLAAD and The City Bar Justice Center’s Homeowner Stability Project and as a volunteer career advisor with New Women New Yorkers.
Check out Jean Chou’s law firm website.
Follow Jean Chou on Instagram here.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Jean Chou, you should check out my prior episodes featuring other queer women who are doing amazing things in the world.
I talked to Tinia Pinaabout sustainability and entrepreneurship.
I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.
I talked to Cassandra Vnook about her wild lesbian adventures.
I talked to Robyn Exton about founding the HER dating app for queer women.
I talked to Stevie Boebi about the journey to becoming a lesbian influencer.
And I talked to Rizala Carrington about building queer community online.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Jordana Michelle tells the story of the first time she ignored a red flag in a lesbian relationship and explains what happened.
I have, and in this episode of Women Wanting Women, I share the story of how my first lesbian relationship started, and how I first saw a red flag and ignored it.
Annie Lalla once shared with me the idea that intuition is your future self, reaching back, whispering in your ear, and telling you what to do. What if that’s true? Are you going to ignore your future self?
I’ve now ignored enough red flags in my life that I know that the consequences are never worth the risk.
During this solo episode I talk about:
And if you want to check out the YouTube videos I made about red flags: this one explains why we ignore red flags in lesbian dating, and this one breaks down the 5 biggest red flags of lesbian dating.
If so, message me here and tell me what questions you’d want me to answer and what topics you’d want me to cover in future solo episodes.
And check out this archived solo episode where I answer some audience questions.
If so, you should listen to these interviews I did with other queer female relationship experts.
I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.
I talked to Dr. Lynda Spann about what she learned as a lesbian marriage and family counselor.
I talked to Ali Hendry about jealousy, envy and insecurity in lesbian dating.
I talked to Robyn Exton about the HER dating app for queer women.
And I talked to Dr. Frankie Bashan about finding love as a lesbian.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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Rizala Carrington has been working for the community for over 10 years, making it easier for women to connect with each other.
Rizala Carrington is the creator of Lesbian Pride a Facebook group with more than 885,000 members along with an Instagram that has 138,000 active followers as of the date of this podcast episode.
In this episode Rizala Carrington shares:
Make sure you tune in and listen all the way through!
Rizala Carrington is a full-stack executive growth marketer helping companies grow their business.
She has supported companies and founders, providing high-level strategies, spanning across multiple industries including tech, consumer packaged goods, fitness, mental health, retail, fashion, and real estate. She currently resides in California with her wife and dog.
Check out @lezz.pride on Facebook.
Check out @lezz.pride on Instagram.
You can learn more about Rizala Carrington’s business here.
Connect with Rizala Carrington on LinkedIn.
If you liked this conversation with Rizala Carrington, you should check out my prior episodes featuring other queer females who are doing amazing things in the world.
I talked to Liz Culley about making lesbian friends, being bisexual in queer spaces, and feeling left out of the queer community.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about finding your personal style as a lesbian, from the inside out.
I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.
I talked to Stevie Boebi about the journey to becoming a lesbian influencer.
I talked to Khanyisa Mnyaka about how to become more of who you want to be.
I talked to Jenn T. Grace about marketing to the lesbian community.
I talked to Robyn Exton about her journey starting the HER dating app for queer women.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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I met Becca Lenox when we were both starting to practice law. We first connected through some acquaintances at a queer law school event, we got to know each other from spending time together in court, and we’ve stayed friends over the years thereafter.
She is wise, bold and badass, and I have wanted to interview her on this podcast for a long time.
Make sure you tune in and listen all the way through!
Becca Lenox, who has been called “a rising star in the New York comedy scene,” makes audiences laugh with her unique blend of personal storytelling and observational humor. Her comedy examines the twists and turns of her life, including her journey to sobriety and her experiences with love and relationships as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Becca’s humor is relatable, honest, and always delivered with a wink and a smile.
Follow Becca Lenox on Instagram @becca.lenox.
This is a link to some of Becca Lenox’s current projects.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Becca Lenox you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.
I talked to Liz Culley about making lesbian friends, being bisexual in queer spaces, and feeling left out of the queer community.
I talked to Jenny Greenstein about finding your personal style as a lesbian, from the inside out.
I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.
And I talked to Teresa Boyd about turning fear into inspiration.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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[Heads up: during in this interview with Ariel Daunay there will be mentions of violence against women.]
Ariel Daunay is a friend, and she’s a somatic bodywork healer who works with women on the interconnection between the body and mind in relation to your psychological past and current beliefs that may be limiting you.
Have you ever wished for more ease and connection in your life? If so, then this interview is packed with practices you can easily take on to achieve profound personal impact.
During the interview Ariel Daunay shares:
Ariel Daunay is a somatic bodywork healer who spent the past three decades dedicated to the study of the mind, body, sensuality, sexuality, healing, and coaching. Ariel has taught at the Omega Institute, and has led workshops such as “Unveiling the Feminine,” “Woman Revealed,” and “Polarity and the Art of Masculine and Feminine” in Denmark, Sweden, London, and New York City. Ariel has studied with Anna Davidovich, Julia Olalla, Richard Strozzi Heckler, David Deida, Byron Katie, Mooji, and more.
You can find Ariel Daunay’s website here.
You can email Ariel @ arieldaunay at gmail.
And you can find access to the Byron Katie worksheets that Ariel referenced during the interview here.
If you enjoyed this interview with Ariel Daunay, you should check out some of my prior episodes.
I talked to Dr. Saida Desilets about how to increase our aliveness so we can have better relationships, better sex and a better world.
I talked to Pamela Samuelson about how you can learn your own arousal patterns to improve sexual play, both alone and with partners.
I talked to Primavera Salva about living your truth and overcoming shame.
I talked to Julie Helmrich about surviving conflict in lesbian relationships.
If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.
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