Broadlines

The Female Quotient

Broadlines is an original podcast by The Female Quotient tailor-made for the 7 million (and counting!) leaders in our community. It’s the news reframed, rethought, and recharged for women who have thoughts on women’s health, motherhood, friendship, money, and everything in between. We don’t need another breaking news alert. We need a conversation that breaks the news down. Subscribe & listen today!

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The internet is wrong when it comes to women’s sports with Ali Riley

    ✨ This week on Broadlines, Rae and Natalie sat down with former Angel City FC co-captain Ali Riley for a conversation that looks at what it takes to keep going when systems fall short and what becomes possible when players, fans, and communities build something better.  Ali points to a gap that goes beyond the field, where records, stats, and even basic information about women athletes are often overlooked or inaccurate online. Who has scored the most international goals? It’s not Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s Christine Sinclair. Ali reflects on abuse that shook the league, the collective strength that moved it forward, and her experience as one of the only Asian players on the pitch at a time when visibility was rare. Ali shares what it meant to compete through it all and why women’s soccer is the smartest bet in sports. CHAPTERS... 00:00 – Inside the women’s soccer 300% global revenue surge since 2021 and why you should invest now 06:52 – Ali Riley gets real about the strength it took to get to this place of power 41:02 – The future really is female: why the women’s soccer boom is just getting started EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed & Edited by Davielle Waldner BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    55 min

  2. 17 MAR

    Gender Bias in Healthcare Means Women Wait Longer and Suffer More

    #Broadlines ✨ This week, Natalie and Rae sit down with documentary producer Caitlin Keating whose Netflix film "Take Care of Maya" shines a light on a very dark corner of gender bias in healthcare. Women already face a persistent gender pain gap in medical care, and despite being more likely to experience chronic pain conditions at 80%, women routinely have their symptoms dismissed or attributed to psychological factors rather than legitimate medical issues. It takes an average of 4.6 years to diagnose an autoimmune disease, and women wait even longer than men to get diagnosed. There is a growing awareness around autoimmune diseases, but the bottom line is that women remain their own health champions, and we have a long way to go. Just ask Maya. CHAPTERS... 00:00 – The Invisible Crisis Affecting Healthcare for Every Woman 09:43 – Behind the Scenes of a Mother’s Munchausen by Proxy Accusation 29:29 – From Awareness to Action: Advocacy That Drives Change EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed & Edited by Chanelle Tyson BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    36 min

  3. 10 MAR

    Only 1 Woman Is Nominated for Best Director at the 2026 Oscars

    Broadlines ✨ This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with Elaine Low from The Ankler to break down the biggest stories affecting women this awards season, including the gender gap that's still defining Hollywood. Did you know that no woman has *ever* won an Oscar for Best Cinematography? This year, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman of color ever nominated in the category for her work on Sinners, yet only 3 women total have ever received a nom in this category. Let that sink in. This year, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, and Kate Hudson are all nominated for Best Actress — but in Best Director, only one woman made the list: Chloé Zhao, who is just the second woman in Oscar history to be nominated twice. If she wins Best Director for Hamnet at the 2026 Oscars, she'll become the first woman *ever* to win the category twice, joining only 3 other women who have ever taken home the Best Director Academy Award in the 98-year history of the Oscars.  So what's really going on? Is it the films? The opportunities? Or something deeper? We dig into Hollywood's diversity problem, the economics driving the entertainment industry, and what awards season reveals about who really holds power in film. EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed by Travis Orozco and Davielle Waldner Edited by Davielle Waldner BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    44 min

  4. 3 MAR

    "Women Are Too Emotional"

    #Broadlines ✨ This week, Rae and Natalie are asking a question we all have secretly asked ourselves: Are women too emotional?  Women have been labeled for centuries: “​​Too emotional. Too aggressive. Too bossy.” The generations-old stereotype that women are more emotional than men or even too emotional (whatever that means) isn’t just inaccurate, it’s harmful. After surveying 137 leader-report pairs in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study reported by Harvard Business Review found that women, despite higher anxiety levels, were less likely than men to let their emotions impact their leadership negatively. It makes sense when you consider the fact that women have traditionally been socialized to prioritize everyone else before themselves. We’re really good at making sure everyone else is fine, and as a leader, starting from a place of empathy is powerful. EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed by Travis Orozco Edited by Chanelle Tyson BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    28 min

  5. 24 FEB

    Why Postpartum Care Affects EVERYONE

    #Broadlines ✨ This week, Natalie and Rae get deep on postpartum and what it means for women around the world with help from OB/GYN-to-the-stars, Dr. Aliabadi.  In the United States, moms are often sent home from the hospital within 48 hours after giving birth. After one of the most monumental and taxing moments of a woman’s life (not to mention the previous 9+ months...), she’s given less than 2 days to find her bearings before finding the exit. Around the world, this express service is not the norm.  In South Korea, 85% of new moms spend ~21 days in peaceful postpartum care centers called Sanhujoriwon (산후조리원) or “postnatal hotels” where they can focus on rest, nutrition, and healing while government programs help cover the cost.  In Germany, postpartum care lasts over 80 days and midwives visit every new mom for 12 weeks, all covered by insurance. In most of the world, postpartum care means support, not survival mode. So, what gives, America? EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames and Sydney Kramer Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed & Edited by Chanelle Tyson BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    42 min

  6. 17 FEB

    Having Friends at Work Increases Productivity, Profitability, and Happiness

    #FQBroadlines ✨ This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and higher retention. And that promotion? Chances are your work bestie helped you get there by cheering you on, giving you honest feedback, and pushing you to grow. According to Gallup, employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be fully engaged. Those moments of spontaneous fun and infusions of BFF energy translate directly to how we handle challenges. With a workplace wing woman, we feel it. Plus, employers are seeing improved profitability. Win-win! EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed & Edited by Chanelle Tyson BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    35 min

  7. 10 FEB

    Breast Health at Every Age

    #FQBroadlines ✨ This week, Rae and Natalie are joined by a very special guest, breast surgeon Dr. Heather Richardson from the Bedford Breast Center! We’re learning about “milk lines,” how to do a breast self-exam, and debunking breast cancer myths, like how it only appears in older women. But awareness doesn’t have to mean anxiety! You can empower yourself by learning your family history, getting regular mammograms, using free online tools like the Tyrer-Cuzick risk calculator, and listening to Broadlines! EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Executive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel Apirian Produced by Lauren Ames, Travis Orozco, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed by Travis Orozco Edited by Davielle Waldner BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    41 min

  8. 3 FEB

    Take PTO, Get a Raise

    #FQBroadlines ✨ For every additional 10 hours of vacation time employees take, their year-end performance improves by 8%. On top of that, using all your vacation time statistically increases your chances of getting a promotion or raise. Rest directly translates to better results and career advancement and is essential for productivity, wellbeing, and actually showing up as your best self at work!  EPISODE CREDITS... Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams Directed by Lauren Ames Produced by Lauren Ames, Sydney Kramer, Travis Orozco, Rachel Apirian, Rae Williams, and Natalie Lizarraga Filmed by Travis Orozco Edited by Chanelle Tyson BROADLINES IS ALSO ON... Spotify Apple JOIN THE CONVERSATION... Instagram LinkedIn TikTok X Website Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    32 min

  9. 2 FEB

    Broadlines: A First Look

    Introducing Broadlines! ✨ Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga bring real talk to The FQ’s first-ever weekly video podcast. Each week they’ll dive deep into stories shaping how women live, lead, and show up in the world. Because honestly? We don’t need another breaking news alert, we need context, nuance, and honest conversation. Tune in on February 3, 2026 for the first episode! 🎙️ Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. Write us here to submit your own Dear FQ and join the conversation!

    27 sec
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About

Broadlines is an original podcast by The Female Quotient tailor-made for the 7 million (and counting!) leaders in our community. It’s the news reframed, rethought, and recharged for women who have thoughts on women’s health, motherhood, friendship, money, and everything in between. We don’t need another breaking news alert. We need a conversation that breaks the news down. Subscribe & listen today!

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  • Creator
    The Female Quotient
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Broadlines
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