I’m not a feminist…but

in today's society, I feel as though feminism has begun to warp into a negative and toxic idea about what womanhood is and should be. some people believe that women should not dream of falling in love and should instead focus on being a powerful boss woman, and while there is nothing wrong with this career path, it should not be forced onto every single young girl. people should be okay with pursuing ANY career, whether it be a stay at home mom, working woman, or both. feminism to me is all about having the option to be whoever you want to be and I hope this episode allows you to have a better understanding on what positive feminism looks like and how you can apply it to your life in order to be your own feminist!

in today's episode, I decided to try a new way of recording and talk freely with no plan or points. with the school year coming to an end, the college application process has become more and more prominent, consuming most of my thoughts. I know how stressful the process can be and so I wanted to speak on what I have observed and give some tips on how to have a positive mindset. I also touch on a lot of other important topics such as relationships and how important self love is, as well as summer fashion and beauty standards that come with it.

more than ever, I feel like politics has been increasingly relevant in women’s rights. we have seen a major shift in how women are viewed in our society through the overturning of Roe v Wade and the ever present pink tax still being placed on women’s hygiene items. anti-transgender legislation is being passed in almost every state in the US and people still don't understand how big of a problem this really is. Hillary Clinton said, “Women’s rights are human rights” and I think this is so important for people to think about as they listen to my podcast. if there is one takeaway you carry with you after listening, let it be that you have the voice and opportunity to make a true difference. educate yourself, understand how and why your voice is so important, and how you can use it to fight and create change. 

recently, I have become increasingly aware of my social media presence and how it has started to affect the way I live my life. of course, social media is such a fun way for people to interact with each other and get a glimpse into their lives and, while it can start off harmless enough, it can quickly turn into obsession. in this episode, I discuss the cons of social media; the stigmas surrounding editing pictures, constantly thinking about posting, mental health problems, low self-esteem, etc. hopefully, this episode will show you how to look out for certain negative side effects of social media, and offer some tips to keep a healthy relationship with social media.