VBB Episodes

The Evolution of Beauty is a book by Professor of Ornithology Richard Prum, in which he revisits Darwin's other theory — sexual selection. A theory that validates or vindicates choosing a partner not for what's in his genes but for other beauty aesthetics like, maybe,  how he wears his jeans.

Who Do You Think You Are? Teresa Ford is a certified mental health and trauma recovery life coach who shares how she helps clients strip away external identities to find their true value and authentic selves without external validation.

Why Curiosity Is Key To Your Happiness. Aura Martinez is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment Coach who guides us through common pitfalls in our pursuit of happiness and shares how embracing curiosity can be a transformative force in our lives.

Beauty's Myth is Beauty assigned by man as the dominion of woman, but is Beauty her paradise or her prison?

From Betrayal to Abundance is a deep and enriching conversation with CFP Annie Izmirliyan, which is filled with wisdom, insights, and the importance of community support. Tune in to learn Annie's approach to soulful financial empowerment.

Janice Selbie on Divorcing Religion! What must it take for a woman to decide to divorce her religion after 40 years as a devout fundamentalist Evangelical Christian? In this episode, Janice Selbie, Founder of Divorcing Religion, takes us on her deepest, darkest journey into a new light.

Creating Confidence With Style!. Jen Auh, founder at Style Konsult & STYiLES, joins us to discuss why finding your personal style is an advantage we can’t afford to overlook or ignore.

Relationships And Money: According to Mariska Reinerink, money is more than numbers. As a financial advisor and money coach, she explores the hidden emotional forces that often drive our money stress.

The Modern Woman’s Ideal Man never needs to invest energy in trying to prove how strong, manly, masculine, macho, or heroic the can be. But what are the qualities the modern woman appreciates most? Join the conversation.

Temi Ajibewa is a visionary, an expert monetization coach, and the founder of the Millionaire Housewife Academy. The academy empowers stay-at-home women with the education, tools, and opportunities they need to be mentally and financially independent. Temi shares her journey of breaking free from f…

According to the UN (United Nations) facts and figures on Women's leadership and political participation, there's growing evidence that women's leadership improves political decision-making processes. But cultures won't see these advantages until enough women are in leadership to effect change. It …

It used to be that living together was confirmation of true love, but some women aren't sold on cohabiting as proof of commitment. They prefer the independence of LAT (Live-Apart-Together) relationships. Vicki Larson writes on the topic for publications like HuffPost and Medium and has a new book, …

Is it a curse when women prioritize others over themselves, or is it a blessing that women seem pre-wired to welcome being healthcare workers for others, often at the expense of their own health? We have a conversation with a woman who sees helping others heal as part of her contribution to humanit…

Darlene Lancer wrote the books on codependency—literally. Titles include Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency. She has over 30 years of codependency counseling experience and has helped countless women and men recover from the trauma of codependency. Click play and Meet Da…

How many people, instead of trading time for money or feeling trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of reacting to life's responsibilities, would love to be living their life purpose? But what would you trade to live such a privilege?

ADHD, A Superpower: Rahti Gorfien is the Founder of Creative Calling Coaching, LLC, and has been recognized three times by Expertise.com as one of the 15 Best Life Coaches in NYC. However, in a former life, she graduated from a prestigious NYU Acting Program. "Acting...

Woke Feminism! We welcome a compelling conversation with a YouTube content creator known by her pseudonym, Baggage Claim, about what ‘Woke Feminism' is and how it impacts society or you as a woman or man.

Girlfriends Health founder Dr. Annmarie Waite is a nurse with a Ph.D. and a wellness coach who has never subscribed to the theory that medication is what people need to get better.

Virgin Redefined is an openhearted review of a Four-Part series dedicated to exploring the social phenomenon known as the Virgin. We rewind conversations with renowned writers, professors, and topic specialists and explore how the virgin has impacted the lives of young women and girls on a physical…

Virgin Spirit is part four of VBB’s four-episode exploration of the meaning of the first word in our podcast title: Virgin.  Past episodes explored the Virgin as something physical, moral, and emotional. In this episode, we take the leap of faith and talk with three authors about the Virgin as a wo…

Virgin Heart: Welcome to part three of our four-part conversation on virginity's lasting impact on the lives of women. Good question: what can a grown, experienced woman possibly learn from talking about virginity? To that, we ask, as a woman, how many times have you been made to feel dirty, devian…

Welcome to episode two of our four-part conversation on Virginity and its lasting impact on women's lives. This week, we shift from what's between a woman's legs determining Virginity to what's placed between her ears that impacts her virtue and...

VIRGIN and virginity are just words unless you're a woman living under the weight of responsibility that these words carry in many cultures. Welcome to our four-part Virgin series exploring how a word impacts women's Bodies, Hearts, Minds, and Souls.

Amanda McCracken: The Infamous Virgin. At the age of 40, she remained chaste, with her principles intact. Still, no one seemed to respect her decision to wait for the right man or the right moment.