A Woman’s Place

A Woman’s Place with Scott & Ashley
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Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today – in Florida, the US, and around the world. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect half the planet, A Woman’s Place is your friend. Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, clarify the facts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter. Produced by Ashley Brown and E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).

  1. 2d ago

    Media: Whose Reality (TV) Is This?

    In Part Two of our Gender and Media series, we explore how gender representation in media shapes the way we see ourselves and others. Why are women still only a third of podcasters? And what does that say about the stories we hear, the experts we trust, and the roles we expect people to play? From cartoons and commercials to reality TV and news programming, media influences our beliefs, expectations, and understanding of who holds authority and whose stories are told. We discuss the impact of gender stereotypes, the messages we've been absorbing since childhood, and whether media is simply reflecting society, or actively shaping what we think is "normal." Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about representation, bias, and how becoming more aware of the media we consume can help us challenge assumptions, broaden our perspectives, and better understand the world around us. Resources: Heavy Consumption of Reality TV May Reinforce Gender Roles for Adolescents, Gender Bias with Borders: An Investigation of Female Characters in Popular Films Across 11 Countries Gender Bias with Borders: page - Geena Davis Institute, My Books | Danielle J. Lindemann, “What Reality TV Says About Us” — with Danielle J. Lindemann - YouTube, Gender Stereotypes in Children's Cartoons, Gender Roles and Stereotypes - YouTube, Through Women's Eyes, The Fuller Project

    30 min
  2. Sexual Assault: The Legal Burden of Belief

    May 29

    Sexual Assault: The Legal Burden of Belief

    In part two, we continue the conversation with legal scholar and author Deborah Tuerkheimer, exploring the complex legal and cultural realities surrounding sexual assault and why the burden so often falls on victims instead of perpetrators. From the enduring myth of the “monster abuser” to the legal system’s built-in skepticism toward survivors, this conversation examines how cultural narratives shape our willingness to believe allegations, especially when they involve people in positions of power. We also discuss how patriarchy remains embedded within both criminal and civil legal systems, creating barriers that make coming forward, and being believed, extraordinarily difficult. Resources: Credible – HarperCollins, Deborah Tuerkheimer, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline, On Repentance and Repair, Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales and the Post-Post-#MeToo Era

    32 min
  3. The Ripple Effect of Mentorship

    May 19

    The Ripple Effect of Mentorship

    In this episode of A Woman’s Place, we sit down with Anne LeBaron, CEO of Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, to explore how mentorship, education, and opportunity can transform the lives of young women and underserved students. Anne shares the powerful mission behind the organization’s work to break the cycle of poverty through scholarships, mentorship, and long-term student support. Together, we discuss the unique barriers girls still face in education and leadership, the role confidence and belonging play in shaping future success, and why mentorship continues to matter more than ever. Join an honest and empowering discussion about investing in girls, building stronger futures, and what can happen when a community chooses to believe in its young people. Resources: Take Stock in Children Website

    30 min

  4. Apr 30

    Gender & Media: The Stories That Shape Us

    If media has the power to shape our worldview, whose version are we getting? In Part 1 of this series, we explore how media, from films and podcasts to books and advertising, quietly shape our ideas about power, authority, and whose voices hold value. The reality? Men still dominate the narratives, both on-screen and behind the scenes, framing male perspectives as the default and setting the tone for what we see as credible, influential, and true. But that’s only one version of the world, not the full picture. This episode is a call to pause and question what you’re consuming. Get curious. Ask who’s creating what you watch, read, and listen to, and whose perspective might be missing. Because media doesn’t just reflect our world, it decides who gets to define it. Resources: Gender and media - GSDRC, Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language, Online images may be turning back the clock on gender bias, research finds - Haas News, USC Annenberg releases a new study exploring the gender and race/ethnicity of hosts and guests of popular podcasts, Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Half the world, only a quarter of the news: Women appear or are heard in just 26 per cent of all broadcast, radio and print clips, Get the Facts About Women in the Arts | NMWA, Revolutionary Art: Gender and Racial Inequality in the Art World, The Surprising Source Of Gender Bias In Theater : NPR, Through Women's Eyes

    28 min
  5. Sexual Assault: When Culture Decides Credibility

    Apr 16

    Sexual Assault: When Culture Decides Credibility

    Are you sure? What were you wearing? In the first of a two-part series, we sit down with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor and former prosecutor Deborah Tuerkheimer to discuss her book, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers. We explore the "credibility discount" that grants abusers impunity and the cultural narratives that cause even well-intentioned people to doubt survivors. By examining the massive gap between the rarity of false reports and our collective skepticism, Tuerkheimer challenges us to break the legal and social patterns that preserve the status quo.   Resources: Credible – HarperCollins, Deborah Tuerkheimer, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline

    27 min

  6. Apr 2

    Culture Bait: Gender, Fear, and the Politics of Division

    This episode explores how gender sits at the center of a cultural moment where identity, power, and politics are deeply intertwined. Why are traditional gender roles resurfacing? Why is there such intense backlash? And how did something so personal become such a powerful political tool? As conversations about gender grow louder, more polarized, and increasingly weaponized, we ask a deeper question: who wrote the rules and do they still serve us? From patriarchy and power structures to LGBTQ+ identity, reproductive rights, and resistance to social change, this episode unpacks the roles we’ve inherited and what happens when we begin to challenge and rewrite them. Resources: Autocracy and patriarchy are surging worldwide—but women are pushing back | Harvard Kennedy School, Gender Ideology, the Far Right, and LGBTQ Politics | PS: Political Science & Politics | Cambridge Core, America's 'Marriage Material' Shortage

    27 min
  7. Stay-at-Home-Dads: The Facts and One Man's Thoughts | Part Two

    Mar 19

    Stay-at-Home-Dads: The Facts and One Man's Thoughts | Part Two

    In Part Two, Jeff Hartman, an 8-year military veteran and longtime high school teacher, shares his perspective on being a stay-at-home dad in the United States and navigating a traditionally female-dominated space. He reflects on the praise and criticism his family has faced, the expectations placed on mothers, and the realities of building community among stay-at-home moms. The conversation also explores the social isolation of full-time caregiving and the economic realities that are reshaping modern parenting roles.

    29 min
  8. Beyond the Silo: Rethinking Men, Masculinity, and the Future Together | Part Two

    Mar 5

    Beyond the Silo: Rethinking Men, Masculinity, and the Future Together | Part Two

    We spend a lot of time talking about how the world works, or doesn’t work, for women. But none of us exist in isolation. In this two-part conversation, we turn our focus to men: what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can better support one another moving forward. For Part 2, we continue the conversation with Dr. Phil Wagner, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary. Along with being an award-winning educator, Dr. Phil brings a thoughtful perspective on men, masculinity, and the ways gender socialization shapes all of us. What makes his insights especially valuable is the empathy, optimism, and curiosity he brings to conversations about the future of gender relationships. In this second installment, we dive deeper into changing roles, cancel culture, the “four-legged stool” of traditional masculinity, fatherhood and caregiving, the impact of AI, and what healthier collaboration between men and women could look like. Resources: The Radical Candor book — Kim Scott's #1 bestseller that's reshaping modern management, State of American Men 2025 | Equimundo, Supercommunicators By Charles Duhigg: The Power of Connection

    27 min
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Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today – in Florida, the US, and around the world. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect half the planet, A Woman’s Place is your friend. Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, clarify the facts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter. Produced by Ashley Brown and E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).

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    A Woman’s Place with Scott & Ashley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
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