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Episode 43: Second Screen - Weird Movies

Charity: Planned Parenthood

Recorded in March 2018, Rae & Marissa sit down to talk about gate keeping in Nerd culture, the MeToo movement, what movie we would like Hollywood to make, activism and so much more!

Episode 41: Bad Feminist - Time's Up

Just in time for GALentine's Day! Rae and Marissa discuss some of their favorite Romantic Comedies! They also talk a bit about the PResident, immigration, and have an existential crisis    Rae's Movies Love Actually, The Holiday, 10 Things I Hate About You, 27 Dresses, Benny and Joon Marissa's Movies Crazy, Stupid Love, 500 Days of Summer, He's Just Not That Into You, Legally Blonde, Wedding Crashers,  Honorable Mentions How to be Single and Trainwreck 

Rae sits down with her longtime friend Anagha. They talk about their friendship, school ,tattoos, history, politics, the law, vegitarianism and hair. 

Happy New Year! 2018!  Rae and Marissa experiment with recording a podcast episode via FaceTime since they live a few states away from each other.  They discuss current events, Rape CUlture, and other random things before getting to the task at hand, the books on their Amazon Wishlist.  Marissa's includes books about polygamy, reproductive rights, history, football and aviation.  Racherl's has Sherlock Holmes spin-offs, Nazi German History, Graphic Novels, and books about archival work and librarianship.  As usual, it's a fun and lively discussion that runs the gambit of topics. Both ladies are avid readers and with to encourage others to read too!  The Charity this episode is: Horton's Kids in Washington DC. hortonskids.org   Follow us!  Instagram & Twitter: @ShotEsteemCast Like us on Facebook: A Shot to the Self Esteem Podcast Our content is available on iTunes, Overcast, and Stitcher.  Thanks for Listening!  

This episode we continue our discussion about our favorite female TV characters. Marissa's favorite female charactersSansa Stark - Game of Thrones Alicia Florek - The Good Wife Red - Orange is the New Black Edith Crawley - Downton Abbey Peggy Olsen - Mad Men Rae's favorite female charactersArya Stark - Game of Thrones Donna Noble - Doctor Who Captain Janeway - Star Trek: Voyager Olivia Benson - Law & Order: SVU Jen Barber - The IT Crowd  Honorable MentionsRachel Berry - Glee Olivia Pope - Scandal Buffy & Willow - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Zoe Washburn - Firefly/Serenity  CharityOur Dream: ourdream.orgOur mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.Women are economically empowered when they have control over their own finances and wellbeing, and when they have a voice in the financial decisions to shape their lives and the lives of their families. Women are socially empowered when they have a personal sense of autonomy, self-confidence, and the power to control their private and public lives. Permalink

Rae & Marissa talk about their personal favorite female characters from Television. Some of them they agree on, others you will learn are from the different shows/tastes each woman has. Rae tends to go for warrior women while MArissa prefers strong women in the board-room.  But, no matter what, whether you watch the same shows or not, there's no doubt that all of these characters are strong women to look up to as you watch TV.  Follow us on Twitter & Insta! @Shotesteemcast Like us on FB!  Subscribe, Rate & Review Please! Thanks for listening!  Our charity this episode: liveyourdream.org  Empowering women and girls! 

DO YOU BELIEVE?Rae sits down with friend of the podcast, Krista to discuss the spooky and paranormal.  They talk about psychic abilities, ghosts, aliens and other strange happenings. They wonder what happens after you die, if there are other dimensions, and read some literature from Edgar Allen Poe and HP Lovecraft. Maybe they don't find any answers, but they have fun speculating!    CHARITYSarcoma Foundation of America www.curesarcoma.org A non-profit that helps fund Sarcoma research.  Permalink

Rae and Marissa discuss their mutual favorite ladies from television! This includes, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) from Gilmore Girls, all 4 ladies from Sexa and the City, Elaine Benes from Seinfeld, Leslie Knope from Parks & Rec, and Jane Gloriana Villanueva from Jane the Virgin. Honorable mention: Grace and Frankie from Grace and Frankie. While we like all of these actresses, we focus on the characters.    CHARITYPlease, help the people affected by the Hurricanes, especially the Island of Puerto Rico!  Hispanic Federation: hispanicfederation.org     Permalink

Rae and Marissa caught up back in June, sorry for the delay in posting.  They talk about the Bar Exam, what they have been reading and watching, and in general about summer.  Permalink

This was recorded back in March 2017! Sorry it took so long to post. there are some minor noises underneath us of just some movement the microphone was picking up, hopefully its not too distracting.  We begin the episode talking about Marissa's big move to Atlanta, the Mercy Street PBS show and we wonder if we should have a patreon.   Grab some popcorn because this week we're talking about movies! Movies you may be embarrassed to admit you like but every time they're on, you have to watch. Rae & Marissa attempt to justify their choices and give each other a hard time about what made it onto each other's list.    CHARITYNational Women's History Museum- www.nwhm.orgWorking to educate, and raise funds to support women's history and to eventually build a history museum dedicated to the many aspects of American Women's history.     Permalink

This was recorded back in March 2017! Sorry it took so long to post. there are some minor noises underneath us of just some movement the microphone was picking up, hopefully its not too distracting.  We begin the episode talking about Marissa's big move to Atlanta, the Mercy Street PBS show and we wonder if we should have a patreon.   Grab some popcorn because this week we're talking about movies! Movies you may be embarrassed to admit you like but every time they're on, you have to watch. Rae & Marissa attempt to justify their choices and give each other a hard time about what made it onto each other's list.    CHARITYNational Women's History Museum- www.nwhm.orgWorking to educate, and raise funds to support women's history and to eventually build a history museum dedicated to the many aspects of American Women's history.     Permalink

Even self ascribed feminists like ourselves have some work to do.  Just as the world is constantly changing, so are our thoughts, ideas, and relationship to the world. In this episode we encourage everyone to keep learning, expand their understanding, and work to make the world a better place for all women. CHARITYRAINN: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network      www.rainn.orgThe nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.Permalink

Rae & Marissa start the conversation by talking about Grand Theft Auto V, move on to Roller Rinks and then finally get to the point.  They each list 5 books that they think EVERYONE should read.  Rae's Picks:The Group by Mary McCarthyFarenhiet 451 by Ray BradburyThis Boys Life by Tobias WolffThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterA Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'EngleMarissa's Picks Just Mercy by Brian StevensonLife of Pi by Yann MartelDiscourses on Livy by MachiavelliTale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodCHARITYCapitol Area Literacy Coalition (Lansing MI) www.thereadingpeople.orgPermalink

The conversation begins with us announcing our NEW MICROPHONE!!!! We start by talking about internships and whether or not they are necessary or fair. should you work and not be compensated? Why do some industries pay their interns and other's do not?  We discuss these questions as well as politics surrounding why certain professions are valued over others.  There is also a conversation about our modern education system and some possible solutions.  We of course talk about gender, privilege, race and socio-economic status.  CHARITYThe Girl Scouts of America! Make new friends, but keep the old! One is silver and the other's gold!www.girlscouts.org Permalink

Rae and Marissa talk about the internet.  They revel their childhood emails, explore the many stages of social media, and review the positives and negatives of the internet.  They talk about the pitfalls of being women online, and explore hoe the internet an still be used for good.  Everything from dial-up, to cellphones, AIM and MySpace to Facebook and Tumblr are all examined through the lens of Marissa, an early adapter and Rae who may have been late to the game, but played none the less.  CHARITYGirls Who Code: Dedicated to increasing the number of women in the tech industrygirlswhocode.comPermalink

Rae and Marissa talk about the internet.  They revel their childhood emails, explore the many stages of social media, and review the positives and negatives of the internet.  They talk about the pitfalls of being women online, and explore hoe the internet an still be used for good.  Everything from dial-up, to cellphones, AIM and MySpace to Facebook and Tumblr are all examined through the lens of Marissa, an early adapter and Rae who may have been late to the game, but played none the less.  CHARITYGirls Who Code: Dedicated to increasing the number of women in the tech industrygirlswhocode.comPermalink

Rae and Marissa sit down to talk about all things Graduate School.  They talk about deciding to attend, the ups and downs of rigorous programs and that they are happy with their decisions. Advice about how to look at schools, take the GRE, and apply is also given.  Its a big decision, so why not take some advice on how to do it.  CHARITYScholarship America: scholarshipamerica.org"A nonprofit with a mission to mobilize America through scholarships and other educational support to make postsecondary success possible for all."Permalink