Zippy Laske

Ep. 27 We Are Enough – LIVE – with guests Mikki Morrissette & Courtney Yasmineh

Our special guest, Mikki Morrissette publisher of Minnesota Women’s Press, shares her journey from choosing single motherhood to owning a magazine. Musical guest Courtney Yasmineh, is still making it big one song at a time. Dae is newly engaged and decides that she is enough. Zippy strives for less noise and more truth. And Sue…

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Ep. 25 Nurturers – LIVE – with guests Ann Reed, Mary Jo Pehl & Jennifer Baldwin Peden

In this powerful show, iconic singer Ann Reed honors the original Mother’s Day and our heroes. Comedian Mary Jo Pehl reads from her new memoir, out now, “Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, My Mother’s Book Reviews.”  Performer Jennifer Baldwin Peden advocates for her sons, one with Down Syndrome. Brittany Delaney sees her mother in herself. Zippy Laske…

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Ep. 24 In Real Time – LIVE – with guests Dr. Artika Tyner & Rachel Kurtz

Guest Dr. Artika Tyner, civil rights lawyer, educator and founder of Planting People Growing Justice talks about making a difference in real time for future leaders of color. Powerhouse singer Rachel Kurtz, encourages young women and LGBTQ kids to live strong! Dae Yang, with help from Zippy Laske, finds herself through her name. Silvia Pontaza…

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Ep. 23 Courage – LIVE – with guests Cheryl Thomas & Natalie Nowytski

W​e are Standing with Ukraine​ via musical guest Natalie Nowytski​! ​F​ounder of Global Rights for Women​,​ Cheryl Thomas, helps us think legally about violence against women​.​ Brittany Delaney unpacks a metaphor and becomes a warrior​.​ ​+ Sue Scott ​and​ Zippy Laske thank Bill Penzey and his “every kind of very kind people!” ​Episode Details Island of Discarded…

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Ep. 22 Divine Interventions – LIVE – with guest Carolyn Holbrook

It’s our February episode! Special guest Carolyn shares with Sue her journey from incarcerated teen to celebrated literary arts advocate. Brittany offers up a mistaken door that led to healing. Silvia recounts a phone number that changed her life. And musical guest Ivory Doublette sings the original “We Are One” with Zippy Laske and Tim…

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Ep. 21 Grateful – LIVE – with guests Cathy Wurzer and Jennifer Grimm

It’s our December episode! Special guest, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, shares her joy-filled, inspiring work. Musical guest Jennifer Grimm, with husband Joe Cruz, brings us a little holiday. Guest Carole Jean Anderson is grateful to be creative again. Zippy Laske aspires to be somebody’s somebody, + Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza & Sue Scott. Episode Details…

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Ep. 20 Figuring It Out – LIVE – with guests Melissa Olson and Kat Perkins

Special guest and Documentarian, Melissa Olson, shares her journey of discovering the truth. Musical guest Kat Perkins asks us to live fearlessly! Cast members Shanan Custer, Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott tell stories that make sense…now. And Zippy Laske wants us to shine like the moon! Episode Details Island of Discarded Women Episode…

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Ep. 19 LIVE AGAIN! – with guest Betty Folliard

We are live again! Guest Betty Folliard, founder of ERAMN, enlightens us on her tireless fight for equal rights for women. Brittany Delaney delivers a stirring poem about Justice. Zippy Laske asks us to make peace with our shadows. Musical guest Nora Montanez Patterson performs her original tribute to the activist Dolores Huerta from the…

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Bonus: “Dear Mitch” A Relevant Replay for the Runoff!

Just in time for the Georgia Runoff Elections!  This very timely excerpt from Ep. 5 was recorded LIVE from Minneapolis in August 2019. To support the Georgia runoff effort, please go to fairfight.com, the incredible organization founded by rock star, Stacey Abrams! BONUS DETAILS “Dear Mitch” was written and performed by Sue Scott Song written…

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Ep. 14 Insight – with Regina Marie Williams, Isabell Monk O’Connor & Kelli Foster Warder

EPISODE DETAILS Three conversations with three strong Black women. All in the arts. All with insightful personal stories to share. Plus, Sue and Zippy deliver an ode to a woman we all know and maybe wish we didn’t. Island of Discarded Women Episode #14 was directed and produced by Sue Scott Written by Sue Scott…

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