We're Gonna Talk About It

Feb 10 2024 30 ep. 48 mins 3

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Two great friends, Buffie Blesi and Carolyn Pool, along with their guests unearth, dissect and discuss topics around being a woman that are unknowns, unspoken, taboo or just downright perplexing.

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All the Way with ERA!!

Feb 10 2024 44 mins

We're talking with Betty Folliard, founder of ERA Minnesota and a champion for Equal Rights for all. Support the show

We're Gonna Talk About It Season 2 Trailer

Feb 07 2024 13 mins

We're BACK! Buffie Blesi and Carolyn Pool took a much needed break to build out our new film production studio - Rockstoria Studios - and get grounded after a flurry of activity. But while we were gone, the world continued to be on fire and we need to talk about it. Buckle up! Support the show

Ep 23 | Taking Back the Funeral Industry - Women and the Business of Death

Jul 25 2022 71 mins

Hosts Buffie & Carolyn of the We're Gonna Talk About It podcast discuss women in the death and funeral industry. This includes the history of women taking charge, what happened to switch to a male dominated field, and why women are once again dominating the industry. Over 65% of graduates from university mortuary programs are women. While these numbers are impressive, a lot of

Episode 22: June 24, 2022 - The Day the Supreme Court Overturned Roe

Jun 24 2022 29 mins

Hosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss what it means to live without the protection of Roe v. Wade, and the rights that could possibly be taken next.Music clips covers of We're Not Gonna Take It performed by Kulturskolan i Lessebo - We're Not Gonna Take It (Cover) - YouTube and We're not gonna take it ( Dee Snider/Twisted Sister)- Ballad cover by Anika - YouTubeSupport the show

Ep. 21 | Play Like A Girl - Women In Sports

May 19 2022 62 mins

This episode celebrates all things that are WOMEN IN SPORTS! From some early trailblazers, to the fiftieth anniversary of Title 9, to our remarkable teams that continue to amass victories surpassing their male counterparts and Olympic athletes that always inspire us.Yet, maybe unsurprisingly, these athletes are still woefully underpaid, sometimes to the tune of earning as much as o

Ep 20 | The Pink Tax

Apr 21 2022 37 mins

This weeks We’re Gonna Talk About It podcast episode is about The Pink Tax & all the ways women get hosed buying everyday items. Annually, the pink tax costs about $2,300.00 in overpayment for items marketed to women. Listen in to hear more about this economic phenomenon and how it is evident in everyday items & even necessary health needs/medicine.With special guest Shan

Ep 19 | LOOK OUT! There's a Gap There.

Apr 07 2022 48 mins

This episode is about the thing that started it all for Rock What You Got™ (RWYG), the Gender Pay Gap. Hosts Buffie & Carolyn talk about the origins of RWYG’s mission, the highlights & challenges, & how much work lies ahead with gender gaps. Buffie & Carolyn will also introduce RWYG's exciting Pub & Club summer events that will center around education and aw

Ep 18 | Terrible Tales

Mar 24 2022 56 mins

This episode is a look at the stories children learn through books, movies & video games that teach screwed-up gender roles. Hosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss the origins of those stories, (commonly known as Fairy Tales), how Hollywood & pop culture has perpetuated these harmful myths, & what is changing. Featuring guest Lily Baber-Coyle, founder and owner of Beaver Po

Ep 17 | Women in TV & Film

Mar 10 2022 68 mins

Hosts Buffie & Carolyn talk about the history of women in TV & film, why women’s stories matter, what’s gotten better, & what the data tells us about how far there is to go.This episode’s guests include nationally known filmmakers and television writers:Gabby Reese, Filmmaker & host of Shot of InfluenceEmily Schmidt, writer and performer for film and televisio

Ep 16 | The New ‘F’ Word: Do You Call Yourself a Feminist?, Part 2

Feb 14 2022 36 mins

Feminism needs to do better. The good news is, there is a way. Intersectional Feminism is the current wave of feminism in America and it’s about time it was. In this episode, We’re Gonna Talk About It podcast hosts Buffie & Carolyn discuss Intersectional Feminism. What does it mean, and how can you actively incorporate it into your daily actions and interactions?If you beli