Show Notes Season 3

What did it really take for women to win the right to vote—and what’s at stake when we don’t use it?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rachel Sussman, producer of the hit Broadway musical Suffs, to talk about the suffragists who paved the way, the unfinished work of equality, and why voting is one of the most important tools we have to shape our future.

We explore how Suffs brings history to life on stage, the parallels between past and present fights for women's rights, and why civic engagement matters now more than ever. Whether you're a first-time voter or a lifelong activist, this conversation will inspire you to show up, speak up, and vote.

Guest: Rachel Sussman, Broadway producer of Suffs
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Why it matters: Women didn’t just get the right to vote—they fought for it. And it’s up to all of us to use that power.

Suffs tour schedule

Recommended reading:
The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss

Jailed for Freedom by Doris Stevens 

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Produced by M.B. Roberts and Katie Neal

Audio editing and graphics by Amy Reid

Mastering, final edits, and publishing by Honeypod

Did your mom—or grandma—run her own business? And if she did, would she have called herself an entrepreneur? 

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of women in business and how far we've come… and how far we still have to go. We talk with a 29-year-old tech startup expert and unpack what it takes for women to build something of their own today—from battling outdated norms to securing funding without a man’s signature (which wasn’t even legal until 1988!).

We reflect on entrepreneurial trailblazers like Mary Kay and Sarah Blakely, as well as business leaders like Katharine Graham, and discuss how modern women are rewriting the rules—one risk, one hustle, one pivot at a time.

Plus: why failure might actually be the secret weapon for confidence.

Guest: Haley Zapolski, a.k.a. “Zap”

Founder, the Lighthouse
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Zap’s Wrap Newsletter

Other resources:
The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Folxtable

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LTL recorded at We Own This Town 

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Audio editing and graphics by Amy Reid, Lucky Moon Music 

Mastering, final edits, and publishing by HoneyPod

What is it about breasts? Many young women can’t wait to get them. Our anecdotal research tells us most men are fascinated by them. We flaunt them, hide them, enhance them, and sometimes, we lose them. Then what? Are women defined by our boobs?

Guest:
Jo Ann Aromandi 

@nodramajo

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In 2015, Megan Barry became the first woman mayor of Nashville and rode a wave of popularity for years. Then, she lost her son to a drug overdose and her job as mayor after a humiliating scandal. How do you come back after such a public fall? Are women in their 20s and 30s better equipped for tough times? Why is the public tougher on women than men?

Guest:
Megan Barry 

meganbarry.com
@mayormeganbarry

It’s What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor  

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In Season 2, we talked about everything from our favorite movies growing up to therapy (Gen Z women are embracing it) and whether or not to get married or let your hair go gray. We talked about women in music with NPR critic Ann Powers, Saving Money with financial expert Jean Chatzy, and Dressing your Age with style guru Stacy London. We dug deep with women who choose not to have kids. We asked if sex can last into your 80s and whether you should work with your significant other. And the hosts tried to cook.
What’s up for Season 3? We’ll talk about resilience, business, personal safety, and boobs (getting them and losing them), and more. Join us!

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LTL recorded at We Own This Town 

Produced by M.B. Roberts and Katie Neal

Audio editing and graphics by Amy Reid, Lucky Moon Music

Mastering, final edits, and publishing by HoneyPod