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Women Bridging the Gap

Written by: Alexandra D'Italia & Lenya Wilson
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Women Bridging the Gap, a free-wheeling, conversation podcast co-hosted by Lenya Wilson, a Black woman and Alexandra D’Italia, a white woman. As two women over 50 who are still dreaming, planning, and working, we explore what womanhood means in today’s world, in today's American culture. And for us, that means identity and race usually enter into our conversation. We’re passionate, loud, funny, non-judgmental, and opinionated. We are feminists. We are elders. We believe in abundance. We believe in the power of storytelling. We’re not journalists, but we’re open about our experiences and eager to learn from others. We want to empower ourselves; and we want to share our experiences to empower you. We began this podcast in response to the murder of George Floyd, Amy Cooper’s weaponization of her white femininity, and the subsequent uprising. We believe that honesty, openness, and love can bridge the gap between people of color and white people. This podcast is a safe space. We bring people into the conversation, because your voices matter too. Just let us know. We want you to be in on our conversation—and help us move forward one conversation at a time.
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Episodes
  • Still Processing the Dobbs Decision
    Sep 7 2022

    Still Processing the Dobbs Decision

     

    Just a nice easy laid-back episode about abortion. We need to talk about vaginas more, and this is the perfect place to start.

     

    Alexandra and Lenya both share their own abortion stories, and discuss the anxieties of kids coming of age in a society that restricts abortion.

     

    Alexandra also reads an incredible poem by Jacaranda School for Orphan’s student Felicia Luciano called Our Members of Parliament. A poignant and direct statement in beautiful language.

     

    https://www.plannedparenthood.org

     

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    **We want to hear from you!** Let us know how you’re speaking about these issues with your friends. **Let us know what topics you want to hear!**

     

    Email us at [Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com](mailto:Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com)

     

    You can find us at: [WomenBridgingtheGap.com](https://womenbridgingthegap.com) 

     

    Lenya’s Tik Tok: [@lenya_styles](https://www.tiktok.com/@lenya_styles

     

    Or on Instagram:

    * Find Lenya at: [@lenya_styles](https://www.instagram.com/lenya_styles)

    * And Alexandra at: [@a_xandra17](https://www.instagram.com/a_xandra17) and [@thewritingleap](https://www.instagram.com/thewritingleap)

    * And the show is at: [@women_bridging_the_gap](https://www.instagram.com/women_bridging_the_gap/)

     

    This podcast was edited by Brendan Hutchins from Podcast Advocate. Email him at [PodcastAdvocate@gmail.com](mailto:podcastadvocate@gmail.com).

     

    Please **rate and review** this podcast if you enjoyed it; reviews greatly help new listeners see this podcast is worth their time. You can find Women Bridging the Gap on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-bridging-the-gap/id1521503012) and [Podchaser](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/women-bridging-the-gap-1304390).

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    31 mins
  • COVID 19 Is Still A Thing, People
    Apr 18 2022

    Alexandra and Lenya check in about COVID 19, and how Lenya is staying clear of it but Alexandra is having a harder time. They have both traveled recently and relay how different people behaved in the different areas, regarding masking up and general awareness.

     

    They also discuss the Russian war against Ukraine, the racism that's showing itself because of the war, and more.

     

    Stay subscribed because we have some great guests and deep conversations still to come.

     

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    Please **rate and review** this podcast if you enjoyed it; reviews greatly help new listeners see this podcast is worth their time. You can find Women Bridging the Gap on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-bridging-the-gap/id1521503012) and [Podchaser](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/women-bridging-the-gap-1304390).

     

    **We want to hear from you!** Let us know how you’re speaking about these issues with your friends. **Let us know what topics you want to hear!**

     

    Don’t join the [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/665585734389981). We’re probably going to end it and move to TikTok.

     

    Email us at [Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com](mailto:Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com)

     

    You can find us at: [WomenBridgingtheGap.com](https://womenbridgingthegap.com) 

     

    Or on Instagram:

    * Find Lenya at: [@Lenya_goddess_the_one](https://www.instagram.com/lenya_goddess_the_one)

    * And Alexandra at: [@a_xandra17](https://www.instagram.com/a_xandra17) and [@thewritingleap](https://www.instagram.com/thewritingleap)

    * And the show is at: [@women_bridging_the_gap](https://www.instagram.com/women_bridging_the_gap/)

     

    This podcast was edited by Brendan Hutchins from Podcast Advocate. Email him at [PodcastAdvocate@gmail.com](mailto:podcastadvocate@gmail.com).

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    27 mins
  • American Ninja Warrior Kadeem Aaron 
    Apr 6 2022

    Join us to talk with Kadeem Aaron, a successful Ninja Warrior on both the Australian and American versions of the show! He also happens to be Lenya’s son.

     

    Kadeem goes over how he got started, what it takes to be a Ninja, some of the differences between the American and Australian shows, and his training practice. Lenya and Alexandra make analogies to their respective Formula One and teaching knowledge bases.

     

    We’re changing the frequency of releases to two per month, so look out for those, and reach out if you have a topic idea or would like to be a guest.

     

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    Please **rate and review** this podcast if you enjoyed it; reviews greatly help new listeners see this podcast is worth their time. You can find Women Bridging the Gap on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-bridging-the-gap/id1521503012) and [Podchaser](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/women-bridging-the-gap-1304390).

     

    **We want to hear from you!** Let us know how you’re speaking about these issues with your friends. **Let us know what topics you want to hear!**

     

    Don’t join the [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/665585734389981). We’re probably going to end it and move to TikTok.

     

    Email us at [Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com](mailto:Lenya.Alexandra.BridgingtheGap@gmail.com)

     

    You can find us at: [WomenBridgingtheGap.com](https://womenbridgingthegap.com) 

     

    Or on Instagram:

    * Find Lenya at: [@Lenya_goddess_the_one](https://www.instagram.com/lenya_goddess_the_one)

    * And Alexandra at: [@a_xandra17](https://www.instagram.com/a_xandra17) and [@thewritingleap](https://www.instagram.com/thewritingleap)

    * And the show is at: [@women_bridging_the_gap](https://www.instagram.com/women_bridging_the_gap/)

     

    This podcast was edited by Brendan Hutchins from Podcast Advocate. Email him at [PodcastAdvocate@gmail.com](mailto:podcastadvocate@gmail.com).

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    57 mins

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