WTFeminine! Conversations That Get Down to the Nitty Gritty with Women Like Us

Kim met Venita 3 years ago at a booty shakin' fitness dance class in their hometown of Memphis, TN. The two women instantly hit it off and have had a connection ever since. Venita is a social activist and very politically engaged. Sh is not afraid to speak out about injustice towards her fellow human beings and this is one of the qualities Kim admires and respects. In this episode, Venita shares from her personal experience about being an African american woman in our society today. She speaks about racism and how it is systematically baked into so many things that might now be obvious to those who are not a minority in this country. Both women discuss their own personal feelings following the 2016 presidential election and where they are at now. Spoiler Alert: They did NOT vote for Donald Trump. Kim & Venita discuss the treatment of immigrants in our country and the violation of basic human rights happening at our border. Why is this happening and how can we fix it? Can we fix it?! This episode is very open & honest and some things might be hard to hear but we only grow as people when others challenge our way of thinking. Venita's voice is a powerful reminder that we are all part of one race - THE HUMAN RACE! Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kristin lives in Healy, Alaska with her husband, daughter, and a whole lotta dogs. Kristin and her husband, Andy, own "Hey Moose" kennel and she's a dog musher who has completed the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Kristin is also a writer and recently published a beautiful memoir entitled "This Much Country." Kristin grew up in Ft. Worth, TX but as soon as she graduated from high school she hit the road headed north to Montana. In this episode Kristin talks about why she left Texas, the life lessons she learned in Montana, and how she ended up in Alaska. She gives us the rich history of dog mushing in Alaska and discusses how she fell in love with the dogs and the sport of mushing. She open us about her time on the frozen trail with her dogs during the 900 mile Yukon Quest and the Iditarod and how both races brought completely different feelings after she crossed the finish line. Shortly after completing the Iditarod in 2016, she became a mom. Kristin opens up about motherhood, how it shifts your priorities, expands your heart, and everything that comes with it including the hard stuff! "I mean, I thought I was tough before but holy sh*t! Nothing toughens you up more than attempts at breast feeding!" Kristin has experienced more at age 35 than most folks will experience in their entire lifetime, it's enough to fill a book. And so she did write a book....a beautiful memoir! Kim & Kristin chat about the writing process and all the stars that aligned to make it all come together. Kim also shares some of her favorite parts of the book and.........Kristin reads for us! Yep, Kristin Knight Pace is one seriously bad ass woman and we are so excited that she is a part of the WTFeminine family! Connect with Kristin: https://www.heymoosekennel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/ Buy the book! (seriously buy THIS book!) Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Dr. Jessica Ruffin has been been Kim's doc for years and we are excited to have her back on the podcast for a second time!!! Kim is currently going through menopause so on this episode Kim asks Dr. Ruffin lots and lots of burning questions about hormones, hot flashes, sex drive & mood swings. Progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, oh my! The two women also discuss options for improving the quality of life as a woman goes through menopause. Spoiler Alert: Your sex does NOT end after menopause ladies!!! Kim & Jessica also chat a bit about nutrition, exercise, lipid profiles, and other stuff on Kim's latest blood work panel. Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

For this episode we are flipping the script and Kim, our trusty host, is actually on the other side of the mic as the guest. One of Kim's dearest friends, Shana, is the guest host for this one. Kim & Shana have been friends for over 20 years and they talk about how they met, where Kim was in her life at the time, and the importance of forging strong friendships. Kim opens up about past dating relationships and how her codependent ways played a big role in choosing the wrong guy more than once. Kim talks about finally breaking that cycle and the things she learned along the way. Kim has been a photographer,entrepreneur for 17 years and she chats with Shana about starting a business and how she grew it into something she is super proud of today. They also discuss the work Kim does with women and how she is trying to shift the way women see their own bodies. "Our bodies are strong and dynamic!" Aging as a woman in our society is incredibly difficult because there is so much pressure on women to remain "young" looking. Kim & Shana share their feelings on aging and talk about how we can help a sista out! "Getting older is a privilege and a gift and we should treat it as such." Kim is a firm believer in giving yourself as many chances as you need to get it right! There is no rule book for doing this thing called life and sometimes it takes a few tries to learn what you need to learn and move on from there. "Tomorrow is another day to do it differently!" Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

In this episode, Kim shares a conversation she had with Kaci Hundley Fisher. The two women originally connected when Kaci hired Kim to photograph her wedding several years ago and they have kept in touch over the years. Kaci was born and raised in Oklahoma and in 2001 she represented her home state in the Miss America pageant. She talks with Kim about her positive experience in Miss America and how it has helped her moving forward in her life. Fast forward to now and Kaci is the mom of two beautiful kiddos and she talks about the journey to motherhood and how her and her husband felt when their son, Hudson, was diagnosed with Koolen de vries syndrome. Having a child with special needs comes with certain challenges and Kaci opens up about what they have faced so far and how her family navigates these challenges. Hudson also happens to be one of the happiest kids around who brings so much joy to those he meets! Since her son's diagnosis, Kaci & her husband have become strong advocates for raising awareness about Koolen de vries syndrome and in this episode she explains exactly what it is and how it affects those who have it. She also talks about the incredible community and support she has found through others who are living with Koolen de vries. In a nutshell, Kaci is a strong woman doing great things out in the world! Learn more about Koolen de Vries and donate below: https://kdvsfoundation.org/ Connect with Kaci on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/this.exceptional.life/ Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

In this episode, Kim shares an intimate conversation she had with Coley Campany. Coley is an actor, dancer, writer, and an advocate for women's reproductive rights. The two women met years ago when Kim photographed Coley's wedding and now they come back together to discuss women's reproductive rights and the importance of women having agency over their own bodies. Coley is no stranger to heartbreak and in this episode Coley opens up about wanting to become a mom and the emotional and physical pain that came with multiple miscarriages. Then several months into another pregnancy Coley was told by her doctor that her child would not live outside of her body and she was faced with the difficult decision to induce and deliver early, which is considered by our society, an "abortion." This devastating experience happened not once, but twice to her! Coley discusses the shame that she felt during this dark time and how she worked to overcome it. Kim & Coley also talk about growing up in the south in a conservative Christian culture and the role it plays in shaming women for their choices and how trying to restrict women's reproductive rights in the name of god is dangerous. Coley is now living in Atlanta collaborating with other women on an original play called "Still birth." With this project, Coley has taken her personal pain and turned it into something positive with the intention of giving a voice to women who have experienced similar losses and help them release the trauma of that loss. It's a subject that is difficult for women to talk openly about and Coley wants to change that. Coley is a beautiful & brave woman and we are so grateful she was willing to open up and be so vulnerable with us! Connect with Coley and learn more about the play "Still Birth." ColeyCampany.comStillbirthplay.com Instagram Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine!Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Oh yeah! It's the first episode of season 3 and we are so pumped to kick it off with Kat Gordon! Kat is the owner of Muddy's bake shop in Kim's hometown of Memphis, TN. Kim has been enjoying the delicious baked goods, and we do mean DELICIOUS, at Muddy's for several years now so it was really cool for Kim to finally get to sit down and chat with Kat. In this episode, Kat talks about life before Muddy's. Sometimes we have to try other things to figure out they aren't for us. Spoiler alert: Real estate wasn't for Kat. Kat talks about when her love for baking began and how she turned that into a business that is thriving today. Both women talk about being entrepreneurs and the importance of building a brand that you can be proud of and one that keeps your customers coming back again and again. Spoiler Alert 2: If your product and customer service aren't consistently good, the number of followers you have on social media matters not. Kim and Kat chat about the "not so glamorous" side of owning your own business and the mistakes they have made along the way and what they have learned from those mistakes. Kat also opens up about how she deals with competition and how she quiets the insecurities that creep in from time to time. And of course, they talk about all the baked goods. They are so DELICIOUS!!! Kat might even share a secret ingredient or two! This episode is about so much more than cupcakes and it's a great one for all the entrepreneurs out there or anyone that just wants to hear two women chatting about real life experiences. https://www.muddysbakeshop.com/ Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kristin lives in Healy, Alaska with her husband, daughter, and a whole lotta dogs. Kristin and her husband, Andy, own "Hey Moose" kennel and she's a dog musher who has completed the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Kristin is also a writer and recently published a beautiful memoir entitled "This Much Country." Kristin grew up in Ft. Worth, TX but as soon as she graduated from high school she hit the road headed north to Montana. In this episode, Kristin talks about why she left Texas, the life lessons she learned in Montana, and how she ended up in Alaska. She gives us the rich history of dog mushing in Alaska and discusses how she fell in love with the dogs and the sport of mushing. She opens up about her time on the frozen trail with her dogs during the 900 mile Yukon Quest and the Iditarod and how both races brought completely different feelings after she crossed the finish line. Shortly after completing the Iditarod in 2016, she became a mom. Kristin opens up about motherhood, how it shifts your priorities, expands your heart, and everything that comes with it including the hard stuff! "I mean, I thought I was tough before but holy sh*t! Nothing toughens you up more than attempts at breastfeeding!" Kristin has experienced more at age 35 than most folks will experience in their entire lifetime, it's enough to fill a book. And so she did write a book....a beautiful memoir! Kim & Kristin chat about the writing process and all the stars that aligned to make it all come together. Kim also shares some of her favorite parts of the book and.........Kristin reads for us! Yep, Kristin Knight Pace is one seriously badass woman and we are so excited that she is a part of the WTFeminine family! Connect with Kristin: https://www.heymoosekennel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/ Buy the book! (seriously buy THIS book!) https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Country-Kristin-Knight/dp/1538762404/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S35MW36671OV&keywords=this+much+country&qid=1557181275&s=gateway&sprefix=this+much%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim is super excited to have Jennifer Tracy as a guest on the podcast this week! Jennifer is a mom, entrepreneur, writer, and the host of MILF podcast. (Moms I'd like to follow) In other words, she's one seriously kick-ass woman and we love those kinds of women around here! Jennifer grew up in Colorado but moved to Los Angeles in her early twenties where she still lives with her son and pups. In this episode, Jennifer shares several pages from her life story including her time in NYC working as a model, college, moving to LA, finding her passion for writing, becoming a mom, struggling w/ postpartum depression, losing the palazzo pants & baggy t-shirt, divorce, pole dancing, writing a novel, and starting a podcast. Jennifer has also been sober for 20 years and as she discusses her journey to sobriety, Kim opens up about a personal experience with a friend who is now in stage 4 liver failure due to years of alcoholism. Jennifer tells us about her inspiration behind MILF podcast and why she feels it's so important for women to share their stories. There is power in our story!!! Oh, and they laugh a lot in this one! Like a whole lot! Connect with Jennifer Jennifer's website Jennifer on Instagram Listen to MILF podcast here Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of Instagram Kim on Instagram Kim on Facebook

Today we are revisiting a conversation with Dianne Bevelander that first aired on December 12, 2018. Dianne Bevelander was born and raised in South Africa and now calls The Netherlands her home. She is a professor of management education, with a focus on gender equality, at Erasmus University and she is Kim's husband's cousin. Kim met Dianne several years ago for the first while visiting the Netherlands and the connection was immediate! Dianne is an incredible woman doing groundbreaking work to level the playing field for women. In this episode, Dianne shares what it was like growing up in South Africa and what brought her to the Netherlands. Kim & Dianne discuss the biases and other challenges that women face out in the world, specifically when it comes to women in management positions and other positions of leadership. They also discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion and the work that still needs to be done. "Diversity is inviting you to the party and inclusion is asking you to dance. I think a lot of us now understand diversity but we are still missing the boat on inclusion." Dianne teaches women that we all can lead and make a difference in helping to lift other women up. Women are 51% of the world's population and we can do great things together! "All of us can make a difference. We can lead from where we are." Dianne is also a cancer WARRIOR and has been in the fight of her life for several years now and is still fighting. She talks about about her battle with cancer and why she doesn't think of herself as sick. She also shares her feelings about life and death. Life is not a dress rehearsal so you must do all the things you want to do! "While you are living, LIVE!" This is a really powerful conversation with a beautiful and inspiring woman! Believe me when I tell you that we can all use a little bit of Dianne in our lives so get to listening! xoxo, Kim Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Lauren & Kim met several years ago through the WARRIOR photo shoot that Kim does once a year to empower and celebrate women who are currently battling cancer and some who are in remission. They hit it off immediately and have been friends ever since. On this episode, Lauren talks about her battle with breast cancer and opens up about some of the things nobody tells you about until you are right in the middle of it like the red devil, side effects from the red devil, chemo brain, getting a mastectomy, reconstruction, mental exhaustion, physical exhaustion, and on it goes. Kim & Lauren also talk about the pain of losing people you love to cancer and the importance, even in those dark moments, of holding on to HOPE. Cancer is a real a-hole and it does not discriminate but we have to remain hopeful and keep on living! Adulting can really suck sometimes and Kim & Lauren talk about some of the challenges of being a "grown up" including the art of compromise, parenting, step parenting, marriage & menopause. Spoiler alert: Kim's only good at being young! The Pink Wig Project was founded by Lauren's dear friend, Teri Trotter, who passed away in June of 2018 after a long and fierce battle with breast cancer. Lauren is now working as a volunteer for The Pink Wig Project to help carry on Teri's legacy and in this episode, she talks about the power of the pink wig and all the incredible work The Pink Wig Project is doing to give hope to cancer WARRIORS and their caregivers, all while raising awareness about genetic testing and funds for cancer genetic research. To learn more about The Pink Wig Project or donate click the link below: https://www.pinkwigproject.org/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Sonja Mustiful is a career coach and author. After working in the corporate world for many years, she now uses her experience to help others lock down their goals and unlock their full potential. On this episode, Sonja talks about her time working in the corporate world and everything she learned along the way. Kim & Sonja discuss Sonja's decision to become an entrepreneur and start her business, Essence of Coaching, where she is now helping others find their true purpose and rise to their full potential. "We have to find our purpose and stay aligned with it." Kim also shares some of the ups and downs she has faced being a business owner for 17 years and gets advice from Sonja on how to combat entrepreneurship fatigue and how to communicate clear expectations to those around you. "We all have control of how we show up." The ladies also discuss the inspiration behind Sonja's new book "Aim High, Ask Why." It's a call to action for anyone who is ready to take it to the next level. Connect with Sonja: http://www.essenceofcoaching.com/ You can purchase a copy of Sonja's book "Aim High, Ask Why" at Novel bookstore in Memphis, TN or click on the link below: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=91bdd5c577e42&mfid=1554570453105_91bdd5c577e42#/checkout/openButton And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Kellie Turnage is a beautiful soul who is using her story of addiction & recovery to give others hope and more insight into the world of addiction. In this episode, Kellie talks about her need for control and wanting to be the "BEST" at everything which led to a battle with anorexia as a teen & young adult. The signals we send to girls about their weight & body image can be so powerful! As a young adult in college, Kellie began to drink and party and then, well, she just kept drinking. Kellie opens up about her struggle with alcoholism and addiction that started in college and continued for years through a marriage, divorce, several jobs, and several new cities. You cannot outrun addiction and Kellie learned that no matter where you go, there YOU are. What was Kellie's rock bottom? Well, as Kellie tells us, addicts don't really have one rock bottom, they have many. Her decision to finally get the help she needed, and to take it seriously, came from a very emotional place. Kim opens up about all of the emotions she is having in regards to a friend that has been an alcoholic for years and is now in stage 4 liver failure and still continues to seek out alcohol. Why do alcoholics continue to drink when it appears that they have everything to live for? Kellie tries to help us understand the mind of an addict and also communicates some hard truths about addiction that only the addict can change. The ladies recorded this episode 2 days before Kellie's 3 year anniversary of sobriety and what a difference 3 years of honesty, support, and 12 steps can make! Kellie is a very brave woman and we are so grateful she was willing to share a part of her journey with us! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Marianne Bell is an assistant DA in the Memphis Domestic Violence prosecution unit and she is the founding member of the Hot foot Honeys, Memphis' first professional tap dancing company. In this episode, Marianne sheds light on domestic violence and helps give us a better understanding of how the criminal justice system works in regards to the abuser and the victims. Marianne also discusses the works she does training law enforcement about domestic violence to help them approach each situation with empathy and a more broad understanding about the cycle of abuse. Kim & Marianne chat about Marianne's passion for tap dancing and what moved her to start the tap dancing company, Hot Foot Honeys. "Tap dancing is like making music with your feet!" The ladies also discuss the Hot Foot Honeys' upcoming show called "Time Stepping" which features numbers that focus on women's issues. The show dates are April 5, 6 & 7 at Buckman Performing Arts Center in Memphis, TN. If you want to connect with Marianne or grab tickets for the upcoming show, click the link below: http://hotfoothoneys.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook WTFeminine on instagram

Leslie and Kim met several months ago through a mutual friend and hit it off immediately. And after getting to know more about Leslie, Kim knew she had to have her as a guest on the podcast to share some of her story! On this episode, Kim And Leslie talk about growing up with parents who have bipolar disorder and the toll it can take on the family. Leslie opens up about her struggle to find stability in her home as a teenager and her decision to move in with a friend's family while finishing high school. Leslie opens up about having a parent with alcoholism and all of the challenges that come with that. Kim & Leslie both met their husbands through an online dating site but before they met them, well, they had lots and lots of interesting experiences & crazy first dates that did not end with a second date. They both share some of their craziest stories from their online dating journey. Spoiler alert: You can't make this shit up! Leslie talks about how different her life looks now and how deciding to quit her job to be a stay at home doggie mom is the right decision for her at this time in life. Kim & Leslie both discuss some of their insecurities and how they navigate them with they creep up. This episode is just two friends talking about life, love, and the pursuit of a semi-normal kind of life! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of Instagram Kim on Instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Kim & Adina have known each other for several years. They met for the first time when Kim took some fitness classes at Adina's studio, Live Fit, in Arlington, TN. About a year after they met, Adina did a photo shoot with Kim and they had a blast and have stayed connected. In this episode, Adina talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and her motivation to start her business, Live Fit, and how it has grown and evolved over the past few years. Kim & Adina discuss why women fall into the trap of thinking that their bodies are never thin enough, muscular enough, etc. and Adina shares some of her strategies for changing that narrative. "You have to get your mind right!" Adina also opens up about some of her own insecurities and how she has dealt with the emotional pain she felt when her marriage of 20 years ended and what it feels like now that she has allowed herself the time to heal and grow. Spoiler alert: She is in a new relationship and her business is thriving! Adina is living proof that you can reinvent yourself and start over at any time in life. We are all unfinished and that is a beautiful thing! Connect with Adina on facebook Visit LiveFit's website And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Dr. Jessica Ruffin has been Kim's gynecologist for over 15 years. During that time, Jessica has become more than Kim's doctor, she has become a friend. In this episode, Kim asks the questions and Jessica answers! They discuss when a young woman should have her first pap smear, the importance of talking to your kids about sex, hormones, libido, anxiety & menopause. "What is a hot flash anyway and where are all the drugs to enhance a woman's libido?!" This one is a fun Q & A about stuff that affects all of us. The more we know and understand our bodies, the more informed we are to make better choices about our health! Spoiler alert: We laugh a whole lot in this one! Wanna make an appointment with Jessica at here Memphis office? You can do that here: https://www.adamspatterson.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Erin Schrier is one bad ass woman! She is a power lifter, personal trainer, Amyloidosis WARRIOR, and she is a survivor! Kim & Erin met several years ago at a fitness class. Shortly after they met, Erin booked Kim to do a photography session and they have kept up with each other ever since. In this episode, Erin shares her passion for fitness and the journey that led her to her latest endeavor, competitive powerlifting. Erin opens about about the emotional and verbal abuse she experienced in her first marriage. Kim & Erin also discuss the reasons why people stay in abusive relationships longer than they should and the shame the victim of the abuse often feels. SHAME can be a powerful tool for any abuser. Erin was diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis, a rare type of blood cancer, several months ago and in this episode she opens up about what it felt like to receive the news of the diagnosis and the ups and downs of the journey she is on now to kick this cancer in the ass. Erin is such a brave and inspiring woman! Life might knock her down but she gets right back up and keeps fighting!!! And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Jen & Kim connected on social media a couple of years ago and have worked together on several photography projects since. Jen is an incredibly talented Memphis artist! She's a singer, songwriter & performer who had used her art as a form of therapy to work through some personal trauma. She needed a way to get it out and she found that through her music. In this episode, Jen opens up about her personal experience of being sexually assaulted back in college and the pain of not being believed by the people who are supposed to protect you the most. Kim & Jen also discuss the "me too" movement, what a real man looks like, and the importance of setting boundaries. Jen also talks about the joy of being a mom and how growing up with an alcoholic & emotionally abusive mother has shaped her own approach to parenting. Spoiler alert: Sometimes our parents teach us the valuable lesson of what NOT to do as a parent. Kim & Jen also discuss all the exciting things on the horizon for Jen including writing lyrics & collaborating with other local artists. Jen is such a BRAVE woman and this episode is for anyone who has experienced something incredibly painful and has come out on the other side stronger. Where you have been and where you are going are different places! You can connect with Jen at: https://www.instagram.com/jen_vox/ Learn more about Jen's art: http://thecrownvox.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook

Demetria Frank is an associate professor of Law at the Cecil Humphrey's school of Law and University of Memphis. Kim has been following Demetria on social media for a while and after seeing all of the incredible work Demetria is doing in the community to reform the criminal justice system, Kim knew she had to meet her and have her on the podcast. In this episode, Kim & Demetria discuss the problem of mass incarceration in the United States and why Demetria is making it her mission to help reform the criminal justice system and put an end to mass incarceration. She also discusses why it is so important to start by helping the youth, which is part of the work she does with "Project MI." Demetria is very passionate about ensuring that those who are incarcerated in this country have a voice. They have very few rights once they are incarcerated which is why it is important that they have people on the outside willing to speak for them. "We can all be freedom fighters." Kim & Demetria also discuss the "3 strikes" law and the impact that it's had on the prison system in America and the impact it has had on those who were incarcerated under this law. Something has to change! To learn more about the work Demetria is doing, you can check out the "Project MI" facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectMI/ To watch Demetria's TedX talk on "Freedom Fighters" just click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWw9d0NfoRE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3WnlAlCsfeQfKGSie_6XTmAvGYhLWD0qdDT_a8ajS5YR_q9uOtJuO56cM To listen to one of the best podcasts around that gives a voice to the men incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison and gives you truth about life inside, check out "Ear Hustle!" https://www.earhustlesq.com/ And Hey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on FacebookHey! Since you are already here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates from WTFeminine! Let's get connected! Kim's website WTFeminine of instagram Kim on instagram Kim on Facebook