Sole Source
Sole Source is a podcast by Red Shoes Inc. that is made by women for women. We're looking at the topics that are influencing women and the world they live in and we are shedding a light on those topics in an educational and entertaining way that leaves you inspired after each episode. This podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning former journalist, Raquel Lamal. A new episode of Sole Source is released each Monday. Subscribe to be alerted when the latest episodes come out!
Episodes
108 episodes
108: We're Taking a Break
Sole Source is taking a break, after more than two years of weekly shows. This is not goodbye forever, it's just ta ta for now, or as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh would say, TTFN!It's been an honor and a privilege to bring you Sole Sourc...
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107: Understanding Yourself Better with Human Design
There are a ton of quizzes out there that you can take that will try to tell you about yourself, the type personality you have, etc. But, there are some things that you are just born with and understanding those parts of your make up can help y...
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Episode 107
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30:22
106: Parenting Without Shame or Comparison
We've all done it. Looked at another mom and thought, "How does she keep it all together? I wish I could do that."It's not fair to hold ourselves, as mothers, to these standards of perfectionism and Lisa Sugarman, author and radio show ...
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Episode 106
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25:06
105: What Makes Good Sex with Sex and Relationship Therapist Liz Dube
Life can get crazy, tensions and can rise and our physical relationships with our partners can take a back seat. That's not always a good thing though and sometimes you need to make time for sex.Sex and relationship therapist, Liz Dube ...
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Episode 105
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39:38
104: Diversity365 Because The Battle for Equality is a Daily Struggle
In this week's episode we're talking with Kimya Nuru Dennis, the founder of a company called Diversity365.We're discussing her unique approach to diversity and inclusion training and why she says the traditional methods for this type of...
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Episode 104
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47:13
103: Age Reversal for Middle Aged Women. The Closest Thing to the Fountain Of Youth
We may have found the closest thing to the Fountain of Youth!Kate Milne is a healthy aging specialist with a special focus on women. In particular, she focuses on middle-aged women (35-55) and she teaches them ways to reverse bad habits...
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Episode 103
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102: "A Little Closer to Home" with Ginger Zee
Ginger Zee, first female chief meteorolgist at a major U.S. television network and the face meteorolgy at ABC News is back again on Sole Source. She is sharing a much deeper look into who the woman on the other side of the camera lens really is...
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Episode 102
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31:40
101: Getting real about mental health
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers, pregnancy loss, PTSD and suicide.Mental health has been focused on a lot since the onset of the pandemic and it is just starting to get the attention it deserves as society tries to break the stigma...
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Episode 101
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100: It's Valentine's Day. Show Your Vagina Some Love!
Sole Source is celebrating it's 100th episode of bringing women news they can use by celebrating a woman's body. We're talking about caring for your vagina ladies.Dr. Nicole Williams, OB/GYN and author of the book "This is How You Vagin...
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Episode 100
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99: It's Not Your Fault You Don't Know About Your Vagina!
Did you know you can still have a baby with one fallopian tube?Did you know there were different types of uteruses? And some can impact how you have children?Why don't women know more about our bodies? In this week's episode, we...
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Episode 99
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27:42
98: Understanding Shame and How to Talk About It
No one wants to talk about their failures. We're taught that showing vulnerability is a weakness, yet everyone experiences shame and many times it can be devastating.Strong women aren't afraid of failure and that is what we're talking a...
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Episode 98
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97: The shame of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be a controversial topic. Why? We don't get it either.Katie and Tracy are talking about the lingering shame they have felt from struggling to breastfeed their children. You would think such a natural process would be e...
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Episode 97
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96: Are you living a lie? Let's try confidence instead.
Are you living up to your fullest potential? Or are you living in a way that fits what someone else told you to be? These are the questions we're diving into this week with Megan Hamilton, founder of UBU Skills.It's amazing how ...
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95: Nervous about public speaking? You're not alone.
Some people are natural orators and thrive in front of groups of people. Other people absolutely dread public speaking. But the skills that come with being an effective speaker can help you build your overall confidence in life, and they're ski...
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Episode 95
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94: Speaking out against sexual assault at work. A real woman's story.
Kaitlyn Carlson is the founder and CEO of Theory Planning Partners. She is helping women get to the top of their financial game by using her business knowledge and financial wit to propel women to be just as powerful as their male count...
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Episode 94
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93: Women are warriors and victims in a world of sexual assault
There's power in numbers and we've seen that in action as more women come forward with stories of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Katie and Tracy are previewing next week's episode of Sole Source where we speak with...
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Episode 93
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92: Oh no... society's expectations... are broken
Do you ever feel like you're just going through life checking off the boxes society tells you to be checking? But on the inside, you feel like shit?Katie and Kacie from "It All Media" are hosts of the hilarious and informative podcast c...
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Episode 92
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91: Katie and Tracy discuss what 'having it all' looks like
Have you ever wanted to just throw your hands up and say "F" it to everything?As women, we have expectations to be the perfect mother and wife with a clean house and homemade meals. Oh but don't forget about that successful career and m...
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Episode 91
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90: Sexual assault. A true story from a victim of clergy abuse.
Schools and churches are supposed to be places we go to feel safe, but what happens when that isn't the case?Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of the book "Let me Prey Upon You" is sharing the very chilling details of her story as a victim...
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Episode 90
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41:10
89: The fine line between protecting your kids and helicopter parenting
Katie and Tracy are talking with each other this week ahead of a tough Sole Source episode when we talk to a woman who was a victim of clergy abuse as a young teen.As working mothers of young children, Katie and Tracy discuss the need t...
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Episode 89
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17:26
88: How to Know if Your Diet is an Eating Disorder
As women, many of us have a love/hate relationship with food. As we approach the beginning of the holiday season many people either limit what they eat or decide to just enjoy themselves and hit the dieting and gym hard come January. However, m...
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Episode 88
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43:28
87: Relationships with Food Ahead of the Holidays
Katie and Tracy are talking about food just ahead of Thanksgiving.There's no denying we are flooded with good food as the holidays draw near but for many that can also be a source of anxiety and stress. Katie and Tracy are talking about...
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Episode 87
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86: Diane Pleuss is your career matchmaker
Diane Pleuss is known as the franchise fitter, basically she considers herself a matchmaker for people in finding the right career fit for them in the franchise world.Many people, especially women, are choosing to exit their current job...
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Episode 86
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31:10
85: A blind date but make it your career
Katie and Tracy are on the mic this week talking about knowing when to make a career change. Both ladies made a major career move during the pandemic when there was a lot up in the air and moving careers was a risky thing to do. However, both a...
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Episode 85
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