When I was seven, I had an imaginary pet dog. He was a large black Doberman who lived in our underground parking structure, always waiting stoically beside our car. On car rides, I would stare out the window and imagine him running effortlessly alongside. He was the family guardian only I could see. When I … Continue reading Forward
If you haven't noticed, female-focused Sex Ed is basically non-existent. Many of us are still cobbling together advice from friends, suspect internet searches, and that one thing from Bio class five years ago. Enter Nurse Becky. Becky is a dedicated, compassionate RN in Los Angeles who graciously stopped in to talk to Stacey Fontaine and I about egg freezing, contraception, UTIs, and much more. This will be the … Continue reading EP15: Nurse Becky
I've convinced myself that I'm great at giving dating advice. Whether that theory is true outside my own reality is yet to be determined. In this episode, two brave men, Armen Haftvani and Mark Lee- both amateur comedians and fellow creatives- allow me to dig through their dating past and present and attempt to shed … Continue reading EP14: Date Like a Feminist
This week, I'm picking up the conversation about race with Noel Tarifi, Jasmine Samuels, and Courtney Linsey. In this half, we scratch the surface of media power, fear, the LGBT movement, and our individual responsibility in shifting a culture.
In times of great racial tension, we often feel hopeless. With recent events, it's obvious we are a far cry away from racial equality in our country. I decided at the very least, it was important to sit down with my Black brothers and sisters for a real conversation about race and class. I believe … Continue reading EP12: Race & Class in America
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