Call Your Sister

Alex
Call Your Sister

Call Your Sister is a podcast for related and unrelated sisters or CYS everywhere co-hosted by Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson. Every week, Alex and Astrid call each other to discuss the complexities of motherhood, sisterhood, identity struggles, dating as a single mother, sex and much more. We’re real Latinx sisters who are fiercely opinionated, and not afraid to realtalk each other about everything from (men)strual cycles and body shaming to the Platanos versus Yuccas debates and current identity life drama. We highlight women who are both trying to keep it together and got it all figured out. We also care deeply about the lived experiences of BIPOC and Lantinx women who are just trying to get through the week. We’re here for every facet of women’s humanity because we are a community, a nation of CYS everywhere.

  1. 04/12/2023

    DeSantis' Florida feat. Bestie Elizabeth

    This week join little sis Alex and her Bestie Elizabeth as they discuss Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has super conservative views on race, gender and education. Currently in Florida law HB 5 prohibits an abortion after an unborn child has reached 15 weeks of gestation however Desantis stated he would sign an abortion ban outlawing the procedure once cardiac activity is detected — around the sixth week of pregnancy if the house proposed bill. Pronouns no longer allowed in schools in Florida. Alex and Elizabeth discuss Florida House Bill 999 eliminating diversity programs in colleges and Florida House bill 543 allows gun owners to carry a concealed firearm without a state permit. Whew it's alot!  References: https://www.flgov.com/2022/04/14/governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-to-protect-the-lives-of-floridas-most-vulnerable/https://19thnews.org/2023/03/ron-desantis-florida-abortion-laws-restrictions/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article273384410.html#storylink=mainstage_cardhttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/culture-war-bill-targets-higher-education-in-florida/2988894/https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/educationhttps://pen.org/florida-book-bans-not-a-hoax/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/theres-confusion-over-book-bans-in-florida-schools-heres-why/2023/03https://apnews.com/article/desantis-diversity-race-gender-transgender-448eb22689828a016dc7582d72ae493ehttps://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/03/25/permitless-gun-carry-law-passes-florida-house/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts: https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast Twitter: @CYS_Pod Email: cysnation@gmail.com Support the show Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts: https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast Twitter: @CYS_Pod Email: cysnation@gmail.com

    1h 14m
  2. 04/05/2023

    Dating, Tech and Relationships in Workplace with Lakshmi Rengarajan & Cousin Sheera

    This week little sis Alex and cousin Sheera are joined by special guest Lakshmi Rengarajan. Lakshmi is a connection expert working to expand the narrative around romance in the age of big tech. After spending several years working for Match.com and WeWork, Lakshmi felt called to address what dating apps are doing to our hearts.  When it comes to dating-- meeting is easy, but connecting is harder. How can singles cultivate a genuine connection in the age of big tech? Listen in as Lakshmi explains  what the revival of Set-Up culture means for modern dating.  Give thought how to integrate these assisted-connections into your life. After all  just because you're in a relationship, doesn't mean you can't contribute to the dating scene (side eye not that way)-- but when you set up a friend, less is more. Watch how Lakshmi walks Sheera through an example using her friend Omar. (Hey Omar!) Consider, how can people give singles the best opportunities for relationship-success when making these introductions? Hint: It's not matchmaking! Laskhmi also dives into relationships in the workplace how she bought her experience with romantic relationships to help cultivate better workplace relationships. Listen to Lakshmi Rengarajan's Podcast Paired by The People: https://www.pairedbythepeople.com/ Follow Lakshmi Rengarajan: Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/pairedbythepeople/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/pairedbytheppl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-rengarajan-she-her-077b3aa?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Show our cousin some love! Sheera: https://www.instagram.com/quemascandleco/ Support the show Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts: https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast Twitter: @CYS_Pod Email: cysnation@gmail.com

    59 min
5
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

Call Your Sister is a podcast for related and unrelated sisters or CYS everywhere co-hosted by Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson. Every week, Alex and Astrid call each other to discuss the complexities of motherhood, sisterhood, identity struggles, dating as a single mother, sex and much more. We’re real Latinx sisters who are fiercely opinionated, and not afraid to realtalk each other about everything from (men)strual cycles and body shaming to the Platanos versus Yuccas debates and current identity life drama. We highlight women who are both trying to keep it together and got it all figured out. We also care deeply about the lived experiences of BIPOC and Lantinx women who are just trying to get through the week. We’re here for every facet of women’s humanity because we are a community, a nation of CYS everywhere.

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