The State of Women Podcast

An insightful and timely podcast series that explores which U.S. states are getting gender equity right and which are failing.

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Episode #10: A Pressing Mental Health Crisis is out now! In the final episode of the season, hosts Gina Brillon and Kimberly Brooks reflect on the crucial need for mental health approaches that result in positive outcomes.

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A big thank you to @EmergeAmerica for their powerful work supporting women and non-binary folks running for office in critical states around the US. 💯

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Thank you to hosts Gina Brillon and Kimberly Brooks for their funny, engaging, and honest work on The State of Women Podcast and to partners at Clamor and Unreasonable Volume.

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We are SO grateful for the amazing partners leading on gender equity policy around the country. Producing this series was a total dream 😍

We are grateful to ALL who listened and partnered with us! Keep doing the good work and rallying for women's rights and gender equity! 💜

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DID YOU KNOW ⤵️

➡️ 53% of women who have mental health problems have experienced abuse.
➡️ Women in poverty are more likely to face poor mental health, with 29% of women in poverty experiencing a common mental health disorder compared to 16% of women not in poverty.

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QUESTION → Why is it SO hard for women to obtain Venture Capital funding for their businesses? Find out on Episode #9: Getting Equity in Equity 🎙️

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It's amazing to have worked on not one but two podcasts nominated in this category. @ctl_pod @TSOWpod Congrats to all the nominees.

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Episode 109 of @TSOWpod: Getting Equity in Equity is out NOW! 🎙

Tune in to hear @gbrillon & @kimnikiabrooks discuss catalyzing resources for a gender equal world: https://t.co/yghcutHx3a

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Let’s get more women in all parts of the venture capital system - as investors, on boards, general partners, founders, and CEOs. 💯

Thank you to these groups leading on investing in women-led businesses and women VCs.

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Subscribe to #TSOWpod Episode 9: Getting Equity In Equity, dropping tomorrow, to learn more about which states do a much better job than others in creating an environment for women-owned businesses to thrive.

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Did you catch us on @TSOWpod talking about #ForcedMarriage and #ChildMarriage and how they connect to discussions of #consent and #BodilyAutonomy? If not, you can listen here: https://t.co/TMzfjYDfvt

#TSOWpod #GirlsRights @PopulationMedia

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Thank you to the #TSOWpod episode 8 partner, Tenants Together, who seeks to support and strengthen the statewide movement for renters’ rights. Visit https://t.co/FV8Y21fRST to see how you can get involved.

Tune in to episode 8 wherever you get your podcasts and follow along!

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Episode #8: Paths Towards Housing For All is out now! 🎙️ Hosts Kimberly Brooks and Gina Brillon tackle regulations that make it hard on tenants in different states and shine a light on places where policies make it safer and more affordable to live. Tune in to learn more!

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Did you know that some landlords refuse to rent to domestic violence survivors?

Subscribe to #TSOWpod Episode #8: Paths Towards Housing For All, dropping tomorrow, to learn more about which states are helping single women, which need to do better, and what you can do about it!

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Are you or someone you know being pressured to get married? Share this post with some who may need this support.

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It happens everywhere, for the past 20 years the highest per capita rates are estimated to be in ND (~17,000), ID (~5000), AK (~8500), & KY (~11,000).

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and follow along as Gina & Kimberly share resources on what you can do 💙

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DID YOU KNOW → Forced marriage not only happens but is LEGAL in 47 states 🤯

Subscribe to #TSOWpod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about the status of women’s rights and what you can do about it! 💙

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In New Jersey, between 1995 and 2012, nearly 200 marriages involving girls between ten and 15 years of age were approved. 😓

Dropping tomorrow, Episode #7: The Frontier On Consent. Subscribe to learn more about which states are protecting minors and which need to do better!

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A special thanks to Episode #6: How The Single Mom Stigma Plays Out organizations who stand up and shout out for women across the U.S.

Looking for ways you can get involved and make a difference? Tune in to episode 6 wherever you get your podcasts 💙