Earlier this year, a first grader in Arkansas wrote to Old Navy about her disappointment in the lack of pockets in girls' clothes. This got me thinking - how exactly did we get to a place where men's pockets are functional and women's pockets are fake? Tune in this week to hear about Kamryn Gardner's triumph, the history of women's pockets, and why pockets signify progress in women's history.
10 Jun 2021
S1E2: Beverley Palesa Ditsie
Happy Pride Month, Catalysts! This week we're talking about Beverley Palesa Ditsie, a lesbian activist from South Africa who's been fighting for queer rights as human rights since she was 16. And - surprise! - she's not stopping any time soon.
3 Jun 2021
S1E1: The Mother of Feminism
Eve. One of the first women we’re told stories about. A woman who misbehaved and ruined the world. But is that the real origin story of women? How has her story impacted how the rest of us have been perceived and personified throughout history? As women, we're taught from the beginning not to question, not to be curious, not to eat the forbidden fruit. But what if the mother of mankind was also the mother of feminism? What if her curiosity was actually not the end, but just the beginning?
27 May 2021
S1E0: What is Catalyst?
Hi, I'm Caitlin. I’ve discovered that what sets my soul on fire is inspiring and empowering other women to do whatever it is they do best, and this podcast is my way of learning and growing and cheering you on. So what is Catalyst all about? Short answer - it's about kick ass women. I hope you'll join me! Check back each Thursday to learn about a new catalyst in the world of women.
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