Nasty Woman

While Shrill Society started by going viral, most people don't know the real story. The death threats, the celebrity calls, or the fact that this wasn't actually a business at all. I wrote about my experience for Vice and the work I'm now doing to raise funds for nonprofits and get more women into elected office.

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It seems like everyday this presidential administration does something even more horrifying than yesterday, and staying engaged while busy with your day-to-day responsibilities is overwhelming. While it’s important to support larger actions like participating in organized marches and protests (nationally, regionally, and locally), we researched some ways you can counter these daily attacks by using your phone and computer. If you have 5 minutes during your lunch break, on the bus, or while waiting in line, use these great tools and resources to make your voice heard.

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We had the opportunity to talk with Brandi Keeler, who started the initiative Toast2U, which focuses on the empowerment of women and girls in Detroit. She discusses why she is invested in this type work and what it means for her to be doing this in her hometown.

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This week we’re excited to introduce Émilie Lamy for our Nasty to Know series. She is the owner of the art and design bookstore, The Stacks, in New Orleans. We discuss books, her relationship to New Orleans, and how she’s engaging with local nonprofits to amplify their voices.

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We’re introducing a series of interviews with women who are doing amazing things—using their platform to amplify marginalized voices and spread awareness about social injustices. To kick off the series, we’re excited to introduce Candace Reels, founder of the LA-based feminist apparel brand and Instagram account, The Female Collective.

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