Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab

If you concern yourself with world peace you either already know or should immediately come to know Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini. Before co-founding the International Civil Society Action Network, Sanam was raised in Iran, fled with her family and became a British citizen, and is now raising two daughters in the US. She is an intellectual, activist, and community builder leading a network of women peacebuilders working to prevent violent extremism by promoting peace, rights and pluralism in over 30 countries. You can find Sanam on Twitter at @sanambna. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the release of her first film - Dream, Girl - Erin Bagwell launched her career as an insightful young documentarian focused on bringing forward women’s voices. Erin’s success offers a roadmap to others looking to bring dreams into reality against seemingly insurmountable odds. From a work environment riff with sexual harassment, to starting a feminist blog whose mascot is a purple beaver, and now to self-made filmmaker, Erin shares the wisdom of someone who has taken big risks and manifest big things into this world. You can find Erin on Twitter at @erinebagwell and her film at dreamgirlfilm.com. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kait Scalisi is the thinking woman’s sex educator - one part sexpert, two parts scientist. Her background in neuroscience drives her commitment to challenging norms and unrealistic expectations, teaching her clients to instead seek freedom in pleasure. Kait’s ability to connect with others around the pains and pleasures of sex is grounded in a true depth of knowledge and personal experience with chronic illness. She writes about sex, leads workshops, and even does one-on-one counseling. You can find Kait on Twitter at @PassionbyKait and find her writing and events at passionbykait.com. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Naima Khan offers a unique feminist perspective as a writer and community organizer focusing on arts, Islam, feminisms, and inclusive religion. Having had the pleasure of knowing Naima for nearly a decade, our conversation reflects a rich history of deeping diving into the complexities of religious feminism together. You can find Naima on Twitter at @KhanNaima and more of her writing and organizing at naimakhan.com. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a thoughtfully outspoken journalist, author, and movement leader, Rachel Hills calls on her audiences and co-collaborators to inspect narratives that work to bind us in oppressive structures. Her recent book, The Sex Myth, presents the provocative hypothesis that the sexual revolution beginning the 1960s has confined us in our own narratives. She posits that our performative speaking keeps us from actually practicing truly liberated, honest, and authentic sexualities. Rachel’s book has been adapted into a devised play where each cast conjures and creates the play anew. You can find Rachel on Twitter at @rachelhills. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2013, Ordain Women was founded to advocate for women’s ordination in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Within a few years, the group included thousands of activists, many of whom had never before taken action, and sparked a conversation that required church members as well as leadership to confront gender inequality within the institution. Kate Kelly is the woman behind it all. She grew up somewhat orthodox, served a mission for the church, and was later excommunicated in a fairly public way. In between it all, Kate became a human rights lawyer and is now a legal fellow at Columbia Law School’s Human Rights in the U.S. Project. She is fierce and outspoken about her commitment to women’s rights as human rights, which of course makes me love Kate even more. You can find Kate on Twitter at @Kate_Kelly_Esq. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joanne Wilson is the powerbitch of all powerbitches. She started her career in retail, moved to the media side of the technology industry, and is now an investor following what she calls the female founder thesis; meaning, women founders tend to be great investment opportunities because they are tenacious and thorough, both asking questions and listening. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again … I want to be Joanne Wilson when I grow up. You can find Joanne on Twitter at @thegothamgal. Learn more about Continuum at continuumcollective.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Radicals-and-Revolutionaries-Lab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.