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Mimosa Sisterhood

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.

Mimosa Sisterhood - 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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Mimosa Sisterhood - 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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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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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

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April Diaz joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. April grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and was taught that a woman's place was in the home, caring for her husband and children. As a child, April identified as a leader with loads of ambition and vision and never quite fit the female stereotypes that were expected of her. At 16 years old, April experienced a calling from God asking to invest her life into the next generation. Today, April is the Founder and CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company that helps women live and lead with wholeness.


If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the 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:

  • Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family
  • Not fitting the script of what a little girl was "suppose to be"
  • How racism, sexism and homophobia had defined the church
  • Moving out of state and becoming one of the first female pastors at her new church
  • Traveling internationally to learn from and serve marginalized communities
  • Adopting two children from Ethiopia
  • Launching Ezer + Co. to activate women to live and lead with wholeness
  • The many struggles of launching a business from scratch during a global pandemic
  • The meaning of Sisterhood

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Charisse, The Existential Ginger, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. After an existential crisis and a divorce, Charisse left the Mormon church and moved 2,000 miles away from everything she'd ever known. Today, Charisse enjoys all the things she once believed to be evil; tank tops, beer, tattoos, and coffee. Needless to say, Charisse is no longer following the Mormon way by "enduring to the end", she's now THRIVING to the end. #YOLO


If you enjoy this episode, share it with a 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:

  • Growing up Mormon in Utah
  • Marrying her childhood friend after two months of dating
  • Infidelity and divorce
  • The "civil aspect" and the "sealing aspect" of a Mormon marriage
  • Leaving the Mormon church and feeling ostracized by friends and the community
  • Seeking therapy, releasing resentment, and letting go of the urge to un-convert other Mormons
  • Charisse's podcast, The Existential Ginger
  • Creating boundaries while also respecting the boundaries of Mormon family members
  • The meaning of Sisterhood

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Welcome to the first episode in our newest series - Minisodes with Mel! To kickstart this solo series, I throw it back to 2017 and tell a very personal and somewhat tragic story of my life which lead me to launch the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast. This episode is just me, my voice, my thoughts, my story... and it's raw AF.


Thank you so much for listening and be sure to spread the Mimosa Sisterhood word to all your friends and family!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, I talk about:

  • Flybird Grapefruit Paloma Wine Cocktail
  • Leaving San Francisco after 7 years of residency
  • Moving into my parent's house at 25 years old
  • Letting go of a serious long term relationship
  • Experiencing emotional and psychological abuse from a new relationship
  • Death and grief
  • Unhealthy coping mechanisms
  • Hitting rock bottom
  • Starting the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast
  • Therapy
  • Personal growth, development, happiness, and healing
  • A voicemail featuring one of our podcast fans!

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Mimosa Sisterhood - 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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It's a bonus episode, babyyyy! Tune in to hear Melissa's guest feature on A Novel Adaptation podcast, a show that examines book to movie adaptations hosted by Jordan and Em. Melissa went nostalgia with it and chose her favorite movie of all time, Girl, Interrupted! This movie is based off the 1993 memoir written by Susanna Kaysen that depicts her real-life experience as a young girl in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. Melissa was surprised to discover that the book was A LOT more intense, dark, and graphic than the fun, bubbly, sisterhood energy that was portrayed in the movie.


Be sure to check out A Novel Adaptation podcast and join their awesome Book Club to read along with Jordan and Em!


SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The Pink Elephant cocktail from the Death & Co. recipe book
  • The iconic cast of incredible actresses in the movie, Girl Interrupted (Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Clea DuVall)
  • The main differences between the book and the movie
  • The horrible treatment of women in psychiatric wards during the 60s
  • Lisa's character (Angelina Jolie) being villainized in the movie with storylines that were not reflective of the book or the truth
  • Important messages around therapy, mental health, and sisterhood
  • A hilarious drinking game to pair with the Girl,Interrupted movie

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Rachel and Leah from Hashtag History podcast join me on the mic for a super scandalous story full of conspiracy and corruption! Melissa tells the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of the last Tsar and Tsarina of Russia who was rumored to have survived her family's execution in 1918. Leah and Rachel tell the fascinating story of Anna Anderson, an imposter that came forward in 1922 claiming to be the long lost Grand Duchess Anastasia.


If you'd like to donate to the 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:

  • White Russian cocktails
  • The history of the Romanov Family - the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia
  • Grand Duchess Anastasia's childhood living as a royal
  • The scandalous story of Grigori Rasputin, a holy Russian peasant who befriended the Romanov family
  • Tsar Nicholas II abdicating the throne in 1917 and putting an end to more than 300 years of Romanov rule
  • The Russian Revolution and the execution of the Tsar, Tsarina, and their three children
  • Anna Anderson, a Polish factory worker who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia for 40+ year
  • The insane amount of support Anna Anderson received from various members of European royalty
  • Anna Anderson's history with mental health issues
  • How were so many people fooled when Anna looked nothing like Anastasia and couldn't even speak Russian?

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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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