Mimosa Sisterhood
Melissa Herrera
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Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present!
Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party!
Follow us on Instagram @mimosasisterhood, Twitter @mimosahood, TikTok @mimosasisterhood, and check out our website https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.
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Top 10 Mimosa Sisterhood Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mimosa Sisterhood episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mimosa Sisterhood for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mimosa Sisterhood episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Elizabeth Cotten & Debbie Harry: Women That Rock
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07/15/21 • 80 min
Leah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an extra special music history episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a self-taught blues and folk music legend during the 1960s. Leah tells the story of Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 1970s new wave punk rock band, Blondie.
If you enjoy this episode, send it to a music loving friend! If you'd like to support the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature!
SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we talk about:
- Leah's rock history podcast, She Will Rock You
- Melissa's infamous run-in with Pink at Mammoth Motocross
- The new summer White Claw packs + Brighter Days Hazy DIPA
- Elizabeth Cotten and her iconic 1904 hit song Freight Train
- Elizabeth's unique guitar style which is now famously known as "Cotten Picking"
- Being discovered in her 60s by the famous folk music family, The Seegers
- Elizabeth's legacy living on through the thousands of famous guitarists that have covered her songs
- Debbie Harry finding her lone-wolf tribe in New York City
- Reaching stardom at 31 years old with her new wave band, Blondie
- Debbie's friendship with Andy Warhol
- Debbie's solo album KooKoo & her creepy album art
RESOURCES:
- Follow She Will Rock You on Instagram and Twitter
- Listen to She Will Rock You on Apple Podcasts
- Check out the She Will Rock You website
- Listen to Elizabeth Cotten's most popular song Freight Train live with the audience singing along with her
- Check out Debbie Harry's iconic KooKoo album art
- Leave a voicemail on Mimosa Sisterhood's hotline 562-270-4914 to be featured in a future episode
- Head to www.mimosasisterhood.com to check out a merchandise launching Friday, July 16
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02/26/21 • 69 min
Rikki Bell is back for her third guest appearance and ready to celebrate Black History Month on the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! Melissa starts off by telling the hilarious story of Stagecoach Mary Fields, the first black woman to work as a star route mail carrier for the US postal service in the 1800s. Rikki introduces Ruby Bridges, the woman that inspired her to become a teacher! Ruby Bridges made history at 6-years old becoming the first black student to attend an all-white school, which helped end segregation at public schools in the south.
If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts!
SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we talk about:
- How much life has changed since Rikki's first podcast recording in June 2020
- Black history is American history
- Rikki and Melissa's inability to drink copious amount of alcohol in their 30s
- Life for Stagecoach Mary Fields after she was freed from slavery
- Rejecting gender roles and female stereotypes
- The wild wild west era and life as a route mail carrier
- Life for Ruby Bridges' making history at 6-years old by attending an all-white school
- The end of segregation at public schools in the south
- Children aren't born to be racists, they're taught to be racist
- Teaching Of Mice and Men and other classic books to high school students in 2021
RESOURCES:
- Check out Rikki's t-shirt business, Peony Jean Boutique: Website
- Follow Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram: Instagram
- Sign up for the Mimosa Sisterhood Newsletter: HERE
- Follow Ruby Bridges on Instagram: Ruby Bridges
- Indianapolis Children's Museum featuring Ruby Bridges: Museum
- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Amazon
- Watch The Wilds: Amazon Prime
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Thelma Todd: Unsolved Mystery of "The Ice Cream Blonde"
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01/21/21 • 73 min
Paige and Natalie, co-hosts of The Murder Diaries podcast, join me on the mic to discuss the incredible life and mysterious death of 1930s Hollywood star, Thelma Todd.
If you enjoy this episode, share it with a true-crime obsessed friend!
SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we talk about:
- The dark side of the Old Hollywood era
- The disgusting "casting couch" experiences actresses had to endure
- Thelma's rejection of the "dumb blonde" stereotype in the 1930s
- Thelma Todd Sidewalk Cafe in Pacific Palisades
- The December 14, 1935 party that lead to Thelma's mysterious death
- Thelma's love for cars and her suspicious carbon monoxide poisoning
- Multiple murder theories
- Lucky Luciano, the mob, and corrupt police
- Death bed confessions
RESOURCES:
- Subscribe to The Murder Diaries on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-diaries/id1475609603
- Follow The Murder Diaries on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/
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Rachael McKee: Channeling Sister Queen Energy Through Oracle Cards
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03/10/22 • 57 min
Our next Everyday Woman episode features Rachael McKee, a Colorado-based writer, designer, and entrepreneur who's the creator behind Messages From Her. Messages From Her is a 44-card oracle deck and guidebook that celebrates some of the greatest women of the modern era. What better way to fuel guidance and inspiration than to pull a card full of powerful energy from a fierce AF woman?! Rachael chats about her inspiration behind the project, design and development, women's history fun facts, and her Kickstarter that launched on International Women's Day!
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!
SHOW NOTES
In this episode, we talk about:
- The inspiration behind Messages From Her
- Oracle decks and how they are used
- The fascinating things Rachael learned while researching women for her project
- Rachael's favorite women from the deck (pssst, it's all of them!)
- The challenges of creating a product and launching a business as a one-woman team
- Rachael's special connection with her Australian illustrator Jaz, the artist behind Harley and J
- Crowdfunding on Kickstarter
- A fun women's history guessing game with Melissa
- Cher's hilarious Twitter page
- The meaning of Sisterhood
RESOURCES
- Check out Rachael's Kickstarter and support her project: HERE
- Check out the Messages From Her website
- Follow Messages From Her on Instagram
- Learn more about the illustrator behind Messages From Her, Jaz from Harley and J
- Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
- Subscribe to the Mimosa Sisterhood newsletter
- Join Mimosa Sisterhood's private Facebook Group
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Minisode with Mel: A Birth Story, From an Auntie's Perspective
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05/13/21 • 38 min
Welcome to the second episode in our newest series, Minisodes with Mel. In this solo episode, I tell the insane and twisted story about the time I had to face my biggest fear in life - CHILD BIRTH! In January 2021, my sister was admitted to the hospital to be induced for labor, and after a series of unfortunate events, I had to volunteer tribute to be by her side while she gave birth to her daughter Alana. I've been terrified of child birth my entire life, but the universe decided this was the year I'd have to face my biggest fear.
If you enjoy this episode, share it on social media to help spread the Mimosa Sisterhood word!
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In this episode, we talk about:
- Costco Vodka Otter Pops
- My 3 fears around Motherhood: responsibility, loss of independence, giving birth
- The series of unfortunate events that occurred the same day my sister was admitted to the hospital
- Covid pregnancy & hospital births
- Being a +1 in the labor and delivery room
- Witnessing and experiencing every aspect of labor from the sidelines
- The absolutely insane moment my niece was born into the world like she was a deer in National Geographics
- The strange concept of NOT bathing babies after they are born
- Facing your biggest fear and realizing it's not that bad
- Mimosa Sisterhood audience member voicemail with a Woman of the Week shout out
Resources:
- Call (562) 270-4914 and leave a voicemail to be featured in a future Minisode witih Mel episode. Voicemail caps at 2.5 minutes.
- To leave a voicemail longer that 2.5 minutes, send us a voice note through Mimosa Sisterhood Facebook Page
- Costco's Kirkland Vodka Cocktails
- Florence Nightingale's Book Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not
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Hedy Lamarr & Lynn Hill: Beauty, Brains, and Brawns
Mimosa Sisterhood
01/23/20 • 103 min
Melissa is joined on the mic by Kelsie McInnis, long time friend, roommate, and soul sister! Kelsie tells the story of Hedy Lamarr, famous Hollywood actress and WWII inventor of "frequency hopping". Melissa reminds Kelsie of their crunchy granola hippie days by introducing Lynn Hill, the Yosemite Valley rock climbing legend and veteran of the "Stonemasters" and the historical "Camp 4".
Check out our website at www.mimosasisterhood.com and be sure to tell a friend about our show!
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Rachelle Lerude: Sustainable Farming & Photography
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03/04/21 • 73 min
Rachelle Lerude joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss all things sustainable farming. Rachelle's life took an unexpected turn in her 20's which allowed her the freedom to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Rachelle kickstarted her newfound passion by documenting the food production of local farms in the Bay Area.
If this episode resonates with you, feel free to leave us a podcast review or share the episode with your crunchy granola friends! <3
SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we talk about:
- Working at farm-to-table restaurants and finding beauty in how food is sourced and created
- Escaping a stagnant life of comfort to pursue her dreams and professional goals
- Starting a personal photography project by documenting the food production of local farmers in the Bay Area
- Cold calling farms and meeting the next generation of young farmers
- The importance of composting food to reuse nutrients that would otherwise go to waste
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
- Food accessibility
- Tips for aspiring photographers
- Moving across the country to start a new life chapter
- The meaning of Sisterhood
RESOURCES:
- Follow Rachelle on Instagram: Instagram
- Checkout Rachelle's portfolio: Portfolio
- Follow this sustainable farm in Winters, CA that practices regenerative agriculture with sheep, pigs, and chickens: FarmerShep
- Follow this sustainable farm in Placer County, CA that produces organic and nutrient-dense food: Hillview Farms
- Follow this chemical-free farmer florist serving Sonoma County and more: Full Bloom Flower Farm
- Check out the podcast that inspired Rachelle to pursue her creative dreams: The Chase Jarvis LIVE show
- Watch Kiss The Ground on Netflix: Netflix
- Check out Reno's Down To Earth Composting: Reno Composting
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King Christina of Sweden & Carlota and Fermina Lucumí: An Unconventional King & Two Rebel Leaders
Mimosa Sisterhood
08/19/21 • 83 min
Jordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, is back on the mic for her second guest appearance on the pod! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing King Christina of Sweden, the 17th century troublemaking genderqueer king who helped put an end to the Thirty Years' War on religion. Jordan tells the story of Carlota and Fermina Lucumí, machete wielding rebels who led the 1843 slave rebellion in Matanzas, Cuba.
If you enjoy this episode, send it to a friend! Word of mouth recommendations are the best way to support the growth and success of this show. If you'd like to go a step further, check out my new support feature!
SHOW NOTES
In this episode, we talk about:
- The shit show of 2020 and beyond
- Jordan's podcast, A Novel Adaptation
- Melissa's favorite book of all time, The Silent Patient
- Pinot Gris wine reviews
- King Christina of Sweden's privileged upbringing + her wild family dynamics
- PCOS, intersex, sexual fluidity, and more
- Religion during the 1600s + Sweden's involvement in Thirty Years' War
- Bankrupted and bougie, nervous breakdowns, and new beginnings
- Carlota and Fermina Lucumí's life as kidnapped Africans sold into slavery
- The harsh and brutal conditions working for Spanish plantation owners in Cuba
- Plotting the rebellion and communicating to other slaves via coded messages in drum beats
- The 1843 uprising at the Triunvirato sugar mill plantation in Cuba + the "Year of the Lashes"
RESOURCES:
- Check out A Novel Adaptation podcast
- Read Melissa's favorite book The Silent Patient
- Read Jordan's recommendation The Book of Night Women
- Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram
- Check out our podcast merchandise!
- Sign up for our Newsletter and receive a FREE postcard!
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06/17/21 • 86 min
Rikki Bell is back on the mic for a very special Pride/Juneteenth episode! Rikki kicks off the show by introducing Ruth Charlotte Ellis, an LGBTQ+ activist considered to be the oldest lesbian living to 101 years old. Melissa tells the story of Sojourner Truth; an abolitionist, women's rights activist, and a traveling preacher known for her iconic speeches on racial inequality.
If you enjoy this episode, share it on social media with your friends! If you're interested in supporting the show, check out my new support feature!
SHOW NOTES
In this episode, we talk about:
- Rikki's 1 Year Anniversary as a guest on Mimosa Sisterhood podcast
- Rikki's clothing company Peony Jean Boutique + the launch of her Pride collection
- A wild rant on side hustles, passive income, and traditional jobs being "canceled"
- Rikki's obsession with the new White Claw Blackberry flavor + Melissa's handle of Cooks champagne from Costco
- Ruth Charlotte Ellis: LGBTQ+ activist
- Becoming the first woman in Michigan to own her own printing press business
- Ruth's home becoming "the gay spot" for the African American LGBTQ+ community
- The Golden Threads, an organization of older lesbians
- Sojourner Truth: abolitionist and women's rights activist
- Growing up as a slave and overcoming years of hardship and tragedy
- Escaping slavery and becoming a traveling preacher
- "Ain't I A Woman" speech at the Women's Rights Convention
- Intersectional feminism
RESOURCES:
- Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
- Listen to this episode on Spotify
- Follow Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram
- Check out the 'Living With Pride' documentary about Ruth Charlotte Ellis
- Check out the Narrative of Sojourner Truth
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Natasha Lyonne & Anna May Wong: The Dark Side of Hollywood
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07/29/19 • 83 min
In Episode 31, CJ and Melissa cover women who have had brushes with the dark side of Hollywood... Natasha Lyonne and Anna May Wong.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mimosa Sisterhood have?
Mimosa Sisterhood currently has 103 episodes available.
What topics does Mimosa Sisterhood cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Women, Feminism, Empowerment, Storytelling, Comedy, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Mimosa Sisterhood?
The episode title 'Stagecoach Mary Fields & Ruby Bridges: Ending Slavery and Segregation' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mimosa Sisterhood?
The average episode length on Mimosa Sisterhood is 81 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mimosa Sisterhood released?
Episodes of Mimosa Sisterhood are typically released every 12 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Mimosa Sisterhood?
The first episode of Mimosa Sisterhood was released on Jun 21, 2018.
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