Show Notes Season 3

 Women who wear their ink proudly

In this episode of Let’s Talk Ladies: Conversations Across Generations, we explore the fascinating world of tattoos and self-expression with Nashville-based tattooist and fine artist Elisheba Mrozik, better known as Queen Bee.

We dive into the history of women and tattoos—when did it become socially acceptable for women to wear their ink proudly? Once considered the domain of sailors, prisoners, and bikers, tattoos have evolved into a powerful form of personal expression, especially for women.

Queen Bee shares her journey as a pioneering female artist and popular tattoo shop owner, discussing why tattoos have become so popular, how they allow women to tell their stories, and how her stunning murals and fine art are inspiring a new generation of creatives.

If you’ve ever wondered what your tattoos say about you—or why so many women are embracing this art form—check out this episode!

Guest: Elisheba Mrozik, fine artist and tattooist 

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What happens when your childhood spans Saudi Arabia, Italy, Brazil, and the U.S.—and your roots trace back to the Philippines?

In this eye-opening episode, host M.B. Roberts talks with writer and photographer Karina Quintans, a true global citizen who has visited 49 countries and counting. Karina shares how growing up across continents gave her a rare perspective on identity, cultural nuance, and what it means to belong anywhere—and everywhere.

• We explore:
• How travel rewires your understanding of the world
• Using art and storytelling to advocate for peace in the Middle East
• The importance of cultural empathy in a divided world
• How her Filipino heritage deepens her global connection
• Why having a "worldview" isn't just about geography—it's about curiosity and compassion

If you’ve ever wondered how travel and heritage shape your voice and values, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, go farther, and listen more closely.

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Guest: Karina Quintans
https://karinanquintans.me/
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https://karina-quintans.pixels.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0A_Lj9wSQc

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/putting-the-united-back-into-the-united-states-karina-quintans-of-jebelworks-on-the-5-things-that-b5c4de82eafa

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Is a new generation of women redefining what it means to see the world? 

In this episode we talk with SK Hammer—Instagram content creator, Nashville insider, and globe-trotting travel expert—about the joys and challenges of hitting the road solo or with friends.

We dive into what travel means for women today. Is it safe? Is it empowering? Why are more women choosing to explore the world on their own terms—and how has that changed across generations? SK shares tips, stories, and a powerful perspective on how travel builds confidence, broadens your worldview, and connects you to yourself.

Whether you're dreaming of backpacking through Europe with your bestie or just wondering if you could ever take that first solo trip—this conversation is for you.

Hit play, get inspired, and start packing.

🎧 Let’s Talk Ladies: where real women, real stories, and real conversations come together—across generations.

Guest: S.K. Hammer, content creator
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Safety tips from Stephanie Cyr 

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What’s it like growing up with all brothers—and then becoming a mom to four boys of your own? In this episode, M.B. Roberts and Katie Neal sit down with Kathleen Fee,  lead singer of the New York-based band Celtic Cross and Americana solo artist, to explore the wild, wonderful world of raising sons.

Kathleen shares what it was like to grow up surrounded by boys in an energetic Irish-American household—so different from all-girl families. She opens up about how that shaped her sense of humor, grit, and partially, her musical voice. Now, as a mom of four sons, she reflects on how parenting boys today compares to 30 or 40 years ago—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what raising emotionally aware young men really takes.

From gender roles to the evolution of discipline and empathy, this cross-generational conversation tackles parenting with love, laughter, and candor.

Guest: Kathleen Fee, singer and mom of four boys

Glitter Gold

Celtic Cross on Instagram and Facebook 

Rebecca Lyn Howard 

Not Gonna Lie podcast

New Heights podcast 

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Racecar Driver Katherine Legge breaks down barriers 

In this fast-paced and fearless episode, we talk with Katherine Legge, one of the only women to compete in the Indy 500, about what it’s like to thrive in the high-octane, male-dominated world of professional motorsports. We discussed what’s changed over the last few decades for women drivers (spoiler alert: not that much). 

From the racetrack to online hate, Katherine shares how she handles the pressure, pushes past criticism, and keeps her focus in the face of challenges—including cyberbullying and gender bias. Her story is one of grit, grace, and pure drive.

In this episode:
– What it takes to be a female racecar driver at the top level
– How Katherine got her start in motorsports
– Facing online bullying and standing strong in the spotlight
– The importance of representation in racing
– Lessons from the track about fear, failure, and fierce determination

Whether you're into racing or resilience, this conversation will leave you inspired to stay in your lane—and own it.

Don’t miss this high-speed, high-impact episode with a woman who’s rewriting the rules of the road and just wrote her first children’s book. She also hosts her own podcast!

What’s your experience with criticism or being underestimated? 

Guest: Katherine Legge, racecar driver
Kat’s Magic Helmet
Throttle Therapy podcast 

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Love and Lyrics 

What’s it really like to live, love, and work with the same person—every day? In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Aimee Mayo, Grammy-nominated songwriter behind some of the biggest country hits, to talk about co-writing songs (and a life) with her husband, Chris Lindsey.

From creative highs to marital growing pains, Aimee opens up about navigating partnership at work and at home, staying inspired, resolving conflicts, and finding humor in the chaos.

Whether you work with your partner, dream of collaborating, or wonder how couples make it work, this episode is full of stories, laughs, and wisdom about balance, boundaries, and believing in each other.

🎶 Featuring insights on:
– Making music (and marriage) in harmony
– Creative collaboration with your significant other
– Fighting fair and loving louder
– The surprising benefits of mixing love and business
– Finding your voice in a shared dream

Guest: Aimee Mayo, Grammy-winning songwriter and author 

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Talking to the Sky by Aimee Mayo 

Amazed (Lonestar)
by Marv Green, Aimee Mayo, and Chris Lindsey

Someday when I’m old (Jamey Johnson)
​​Written By Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey, And Troy Verges

💬 Have you ever worked with your significant other? What worked—or didn’t? Tell us in the comments!

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Why is it so hard to talk about the real stuff? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ash Beckham—speaker, activist, and viral TED Talk star—to explore the power and challenge of having tough conversations. From coming out stories to confronting uncomfortable truths with loved ones, Ash shares tools for navigating the messy middle of honesty, empathy, and courage.

Whether it’s about race, relationships, politics, parenting, or personal boundaries, there are topics many women instinctively avoid. But what happens when we stop tiptoeing and start talking? Are women in their 20s and 30s better at tough conversations that our moms were? 

🎧 Tune in for a bold, funny, and empowering conversation that reminds us: hard conversations are worth it.

Guest: Ash Beckham
speaker, author, accidental advocate 

ashbeckham.com

Step UP: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader

Coming out of your closet | Ash Beckham | TEDxBoulder

💬 Topics we unpack:
– Why women struggle with confrontation
– Scripts and strategies for speaking your truth
– The “coming out of your closet” metaphor
– Vulnerability, fear, and growth
– The emotional labor of hard conversations
– When silence does more harm than good

❓What are the tough topics you find yourself avoiding? Drop them in the comments—we might talk about them in a future episode!

#LetsTalkLadies #ToughTalks #AshBeckham #WomenAndCourage #SpeakUp

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Do We Really Need All This Stuff?

Are we buying too much, too fast, too often? M.B. and Katie are joined by a woman in her 30s to explore the cultural habits and generational shifts around overconsumption, especially among younger women who are starting to push back against the pressure to own more.

From fast fashion to TikTok hauls, Amazon addiction to no-buy challenges, we talk about how American culture feeds a cycle of excess—and how women today are starting to break it. With humor, insight, and a dash of olive oil (trust us, it’ll make sense), this episode dives deep into what it means to live with intention in a world that rewards instant gratification.

Special shoutout to Gen Z for bringing environmental awareness and buying discipline back into style!

Guest: Pratt Singh

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Other links: 

Buy Nothing
Confessions of a Shopaholic 

Free Cycle
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Are women safer now than in the past?

Are women actually safer today than in generations past—or just more aware of the risks?

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the realities of women’s safety with personal safety educator Stephanie Cyr, who shares practical insights, hard truths, and empowering strategies for navigating the world with more confidence and control.

From street harassment to digital privacy, from early warnings to modern self-defense, we explore how safety concerns have evolved—and how women can protect themselves today.

This is the conversation we all need to be having.

Guest: Stephanie Cyr, women’s safety advocate & trainer
powerupmoves.com 

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Question: Are women actually safer now than our mothers and grandmothers were?

Recommended reading: 

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence 

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

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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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