The Fem Word Vol. 74
CURATING STORIES OF BOLD WOMEN IN CREATIVE SPACES.
weekly dose of female excellence ahead xx
WOMEN IN STEM
Meet Stephanie Fine Sasse, a scientist and activist paving the way for women in science. Her program, I Am A Scientist, helps to break barriers and stereotypes in STEM by sharing stories and science of real world researchers. READ MORE: PHILANTHROPY WOMEN
BODY POSITIVITY
Artist Sophie Tea, who sparked the “glitter boobs” festival craze, is encouraging body positivity through art. Her aim is to inspire women to love their natural bodies, stating that “there’s no ‘normal’ body.” READ MORE: 7 NEWS
Among all the conflicting information around health and fitness, the Strong Women Collective is collaborating with women who share the same values and beliefs on body image and what it means to be healthy. This group aims to separate fact from fiction when it comes to strength training, medicine, psychology, and nutrition. READ MORE: STYLIST
ANGELINA
Angelina Jolie is more than an Oscar award-winning actress...she’s also an outspoken champion for women’s rights. In her recent address to the National Democratic Institute, she said, “I think when you speak of value, that's something to really sit with. Why is it that so many women still don't know their own value?" READ MORE: LATIN TIMES
FOOD AND CULTURE IN AMERICA
Food writer and longtime Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is taking on America’s cultural heritage with her new show. In Taste the Nation, Lakshmi discovers “what a particular dish or place reveals about immigration, assimilation, and the hunger for home”.
SHE’S SO COOL
After 110 years of naval aviation, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle became the first black female tactical fighter pilot for the US Navy. Swegle is set to receive her wings of gold later this month. READ MORE: BUSINESS INSIDER
WOMEN WIN
Take a look at the winners of the 2020 Women Photograph grant. This program was created three years ago to highlight the voices of women in photojournalism. READ MORE: WASHINGTON POST
FLOTUS ALWAYS
Michelle Obama’s much anticipated podcast is rolling out on Spotify on July 29th. The show will focus on conversations between the former First Lady and friends, family, and allies - with a focus on how relationships affect us. READ MORE: VARIETY