A Feminist in Progress

Welcome to Taylor Swift's Girlboss Billionaire Era. (00:00) Intro: Welcome to The Eras Tour (03:45) My Eras Tour Film experience (16:20) The Eras Tour Film, an impressive financial feat (23:12) Swift and Celebrity/White Feminism (26:50) Closing thoughts, ways to support the podcast If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via ⁠⁠paypal.me/feministinprogress⁠⁠ Follow me on IG: ⁠⁠instagram.com/feministinprogresspod⁠⁠ Cover art portrait by ⁠⁠instagram.com/rileyartfair

Happy "1989 (Taylor's Version)" weekend, Swifties. This episode is a re-release of an episode from Season 1. It's part refresher, part teaser for an upcoming episode centered on The Eras Tour Film. (00:00) Intro: Happy 1989 TV Weekend, The Eras Tour Film (a future episode) (03:28) You can always change your mind (or How I became a Swiftie) (04:41) Part 1: A Guilty Pleasure (08:02) Part 2: Big Reputation (17:37) Part 3: Look What You Made Me Do (CW: s**ual a**ault, body image, and disordered eating) (25:18) Part 4: Mad Woman (38:53) Conclusion: This is Her Trying (42:40) Ways to support the show Original Episode Description: Is Taylor Swift a Feminist in Progress? A self-identifying feminist “in progress” who *used to be* far from a Swiftie explores. Episode transcript: ⁠https://feministinprogresspod.wordpress.com/2021/04/27/03-taylor-swift/⁠ If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via ⁠paypal.me/feministinprogress⁠ Follow me on IG: ⁠instagram.com/feministinprogresspod⁠ Cover art portrait by ⁠instagram.com/rileyartfair

Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to chase your dreams? I certainly have, especially since I took the leap into 'funemployment' after leaving academia and exploring where I’ll go next. The burning question: Do I possess the grit needed for this new adventure?  To find answers, I've dived into Angela Duckworth's 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.' Duckworth's groundbreaking research on grit has reshaped education and personal development. Her bestselling book explores how passion and perseverance fuel success. In this episode, I'll uncover the book's essential insights, how grit can be applied by anyone working in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the potential drawbacks to applying grit.  (00:00) Intro: Why “Grit” was important to me (06:05) Defining GRIT, key insights from the book (06:34) Passion+Perseverance=GRIT (9:11) Effort Trumps Talent (10:00) The Four Pillars of Grit: Interest, Practice, Purpose, and Hope (19:39) Growth Mindset and Grit (20:26) Parenting for Grit (21:53) Building a Culture of Grit (23:15) Grit Matters (25:19) Grit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) (32:08) Potential drawbacks to grit (37:02) Conclusion, Ways to support the podcast Support the show: PayPal | GCash

Discover the power of poetry to ignite conversations and provoke change in this episode dedicated to spoken word artist Faye Olayo's poignant chapbook, "Body of Work". We take an intimate journey through the verses that lay bare the scars of abuse, unveil the resilience of survivors, and challenge the norms that perpetuate silence. As we explore Faye's exploration of trauma, colonial history, and personal growth, we delve into the universal themes of survival and empowerment. Join us in analyzing the impact of these poems, their relevance in today's society, and their potential to create a more empathetic world where stories are told and healing begins. Support the show: PayPal or GCash (link to QR code)

I'm opening the vault to my lectures from my days as a college instructor. In this episode, I share a lecture from my Philippine Popular Culture class where I talked about feminist icon (jk) Manny Pacquiao. I discuss the essay Manny Pacquaio and The Rise of The 'Postmodern' Pinoy by Reuben Ramas Cañete from his book "Masculinity, Media, and Their Publics in the Philippines." Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash QR

It's Barbenheimer season and we're talking about Oppenheimer! *checks title of the podcast* We're talking about Barbie, baby! Support the show: PayPal | GCash

The title says it all. This one's a quick life update. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608

In this special episode of A Feminist in Progress, I deliver a "practice version" of an academic talk I delivered for a seminar held back in March 2023. In this paper, I discuss Tagalog Romance and used an obscure example to look into the genre. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608

In this final episode of our 14-part series, we dive into the last chapter of bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions". Join me as I reflect on hooks' exploration of the role of angels as messengers of divine love, guardians of the soul's well-being, and enlightened witnesses on our journey to love and well-being. We'll also discuss the importance of acknowledging and caring for our wounds, choosing love in the face of fear and betrayal, and recognizing society's lovelessness as a wound that needs healing. I also reflect on the series as a whole and what I've learned from doing this 14-part series. So tune in and let's conclude this journey of discovering the power of love together. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608

Join me as we explore the transformative power of redemptive love in bell hooks' book, "All About Love: New Visions." In this episode, we delve into the chapter titled "Healing: Redemptive Love" and discover how love can heal even the deepest wounds in our hearts. From the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness to the need for healthy interdependence, we'll explore the various ways that love can bring sustained peace and transform us. Through this episode, we'll learn how surrendering to the "wait" and serving others is a fruitful path to the heart, and how hope and faith allow us to let go of fear and embrace love. So tune in, as we discover the power of redemptive love and learn how it can lead us towards a culture of love, where healing and growth are possible for all. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogrss | GCash: 09155950608