Posts Tagged ‘change maker’
Respect and Support are more important than BBQ’s + Flowers
Written by Michelle Cruz Respect and Support are more important than BBQ’s + Flowers a blog about Father’s Day After being married for close to 13 years I feel like I have a lock on what makes my relationship strong, powerful, and connected. We focus on so many things and we are going to discuss…
Read MoreHumanity in Business: A feminist organizational chart
Humanity in Business: A feminist organizational chart When I started bebo mia inc. over a decade ago, I knew I wanted to do business differently. I wanted every element of this social enterprise to change the world. bebo mia was built to provide community – a brave community that embraced and supported and cheered for…
Read Moresummer body shaming is here, let’s go piss some people off at the beach
Written by Meg Kant Do you notice body shaming messaging more during the summer? The weather is getting warmer here in the Northern hemisphere and the media is out in full swing. As per usual, it is reminding us that we need to “get summer ready” or “get the bikini body we always wanted.” We…
Read MoreBaby Sleep Expectations vs. Realities: for Parents and Birth Workers
Confusing vs. Real Expectations about babies: for Parents and Birth Workers “We don’t want you to be confused about your baby when they come” – Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. Anyone who says that infant care isn’t one of the hardest jobs in the world must never have met one. In this blog we are going…
Read MoreEssential Reading & Watching for Pride Month
Written by Amy C. Willis Essential Reading & Watching for Pride Month It’s one of our fave times of year, y’all so naturally, we can’t help but share some of our fave 2SLGBTQ+ books, tv shows, movies and more! In typical bebo mia fashion, this isn’t just about queer content – this is about queer…
Read Morefeeling discouraged after watching ‘Our Father’ on Netflix
Written by Meg Kant feeling discouraged after watching ‘Our Father’ on Netflix Earlier this week I watched the Netflix Documentary ‘Our Father’. It shares the true story of Dr. Donald Cline, a fertility doctor, who used his own sperm to impregnate 94 of his clients without their consent. Our team had so many thoughts on…
Read MoreViolated and Grateful, Lessons from ‘Our Father’ on Netflix
Written by Bianca Sprague + Meg Kant Violated and Grateful, Lessons from ‘Our Father’ on Netflix: The horrifying documentary showing the undeniable truth that the world hates women Note on language: for the purposes of this article we will be using the term women/woman, however we want to acknowledge that not all people who have…
Read Morethe grief of no longer living in a thin body
Written by Meg Kant the grief of no longer living in a thin body For some background information on my experience with an eating disorder, please take a quick review of this blog. Up until the 10th grade I lived in a body that was much bigger than my peers and it brought me an…
Read MoreHow Our Rage Can Change the World
Written by Amy C. Willis How Our Rage Can Change the World Anger can be tremendously powerful for those who identify as women but only if we are aware that we’re experiencing it and are interested in cultivating our capacity to harness it. This can be a challenge in and of itself for…
Read MoreNot Everyone Knows What You Know
Written by Meg Kant Not everyone knows what you know Everyone knows the things that I know Sometimes when I am talking to people out and about in the world I forget that all the information floating around in my brain isn’t common knowledge. As I am covering certain topics I notice myself not always…
Read Moreexpose your cracks and love will fill them
Written by Meg Kant IF YOU WOULD RATHER LISTEN TO ME READ THIS BLOG, CLICK HERE expose your cracks and love will fill them I was teaching recently and a student used a phrase that I hadn’t heard before: “I reacted systemically to the RhoGAM shot”. I have heard the word systemically of course,…
Read MoreI am no longer a “good girl”
Written by Meg Kant I am no longer a “good girl” CONTENT NOTE: DISCLOSURE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT If you have joined bebo mia for classes or book club, then you have probably heard Bianca and I talk about being ‘reformed good girls’. We are both working on identifying the invisible expectations we held for…
Read More5 Reasons Why Alcohol Is a Feminist Issue
Written by Amy C. Willis 5 Reasons Why Alcohol Is a Feminist Issue April is Alcohol Awareness Month so we thought we’d take this opportunity to bust some myths and share some accurate, evidence-based info on the risks and harms that go along with consuming alcohol. We’re not here to tell everyone…
Read MoreIt’s International Day of Pink. Here’s how you can participate and support the cause
It’s International Day of Pink. Here’s how you can participate and support the cause April 13th, 2022 is the International Day of Pink. You may have heard of Pink Shirt Day, which takes place in February every year and aims to take a stand against bullying. On the International Day of Pink, we…
Read MorePostpartum Depression isn’t Just About Hormones, and 4 other facts you probably didn’t know about PMADS
Postpartum Depression isn’t Just About Hormones (and 4 other facts you probably didn’t know about PMADS) As professionals working with pregnant folks and parents, it is essential to know about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Therefore, we have put together a list of 5 facts you should know about PMADs. Navigating a PMAD…
Read MoreWhat I Wish I Knew About Becoming a Birthworker!
Written by Amy Willis What I Wish I Knew About Becoming a Birthworker! So you want to become a birthworker? Amazing! You are absolutely in the right place! Starting your career and/or business as a birthworker is exciting! And because we are committed to your success, we wanted to provide some tips…
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