Jonni and Maria Go There!

About Jonni and Maria Go There!

A podcast for progressive women juggling work, family, life...ALL. THE. THINGS. Oh, and also the desire to have an impact and make the world a better place. Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There! A show about opinions….yours and ours. Your voice matters so USE it. Who are we? We’re Jonni Ressler and Maria Ross. We’re two feisty redheads with fierce hearts and fiercer opinions. We’re both business owners, moms, part-time actresses, leaders, and spouses - and eager to use our work to make the world a better place. We aim high, make mistakes, get angry, laugh at ourselves and love to cry happy tears. This podcast is for big-dreaming, progressive women with goals, whether those are to advance to CEO, make a change in your community, or just be the best version of yourself you can be. Together, we’ll crack open those conversations that you really want to have about what’s going on in business, politics, current events, motherhood, culture...nothing is off limits! - and show you that your voice matters Think of this podcast as being a part of the best coffee date you can imagine! We hope that each episode gives you a laugh, a cry, an insight or a motivating nugget - and helps you feel less alone. When women speak out, we can change the world. CONNECT WITH US We’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us and DM us on Instagram: @redslicemaria @jonniressler Visit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.com Visit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Publisher

Jonni Ressler, Maria Ross

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jan 2022

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   The F Word

   Jonni and Maria explore their own feelings and the public reaction to the loss of two amazing feminist icons: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem. They talk about their own experience with the F-word (feminism) from childhood, the amazing accomplishments of both women, and how they approached feminism in their own unique ways, leaving the door open for other women (and men) to authentically get on board. They share their views on the negative stereotype of feminists, what feminism really means, and how women speaking out right now do indeed love men, and why men themselves are actually a key part of this fight for equality for all. They share profound quotes from both women and an especially fun fact about Dolly. And they parse out why many are feeling these losses so deeply right now, when good leadership role models seem to be rare - and what their loss requires all of us to do next to pick up the torch and keep their good work going. Plus: the latest Gen Z/Alpha lingo, The Odyssey, Elliott Page, gender non-conforming pets, great podcast recommendations, and more tomfoolery. References: The Intertwined Legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton- The Daily Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intertwined-legacies-of-gloria-steinem/id1200361736?i=1000787827584 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intertwined-legacies-of-gloria-steinem/id1200361736?i=1000787827584) Philip Lindsay: middle school teacher defining Gen Z and Alpha lingo: https://www.instagram.com/mr_phlindsay_sped (https://www.instagram.com/mr_phlindsay_sped) Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/) Actor Elliott Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Page) The Umbrella Academy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Umbrella_Academy_(TV_series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Umbrella_Academy_(TV_series)) Dolly's musical legacy: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944468/dolly-parton-legacy-songwriting (https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944468/dolly-parton-legacy-songwriting) Gloria Steinem's best quotes: https://equalitynow.org/news/news-and-insights/gloria_steinem_quotes/ (https://equalitynow.org/news/news-and-insights/gloria_steinem_quotes/) Great NPR interview with Gloria: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5955479/gloria-steinem-fresh-air (https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5955479/gloria-steinem-fresh-air) How Dolly's acrylic nails helped her write 9 to 5: https://youtu.be/HVBcIyg3dsM?si=EkqDlrDR3w3M9IuQ (https://youtu.be/HVBcIyg3dsM?si=EkqDlrDR3w3M9IuQ) More great quotes from Gloria Steinem: https://people.com/gloria-steinem-best-quotes-12094574 (https://people.com/gloria-steinem-best-quotes-12094574) Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wiser Than Me podcast with Gloria Steinem (2024): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-once-more-julia-gets-wise-with-gloria-steinem/id1678559416?i=1000787680892 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-once-more-julia-gets-wise-with-gloria-steinem/id1678559416?i=1000787680892) Melinda Gates - Pivotal- (https://www.pivotal.com/) a group of organizations working to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the US and around the world. CONNECT WITH US We’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow/DM us on Instagram: @jonniandmaria (http://www.instagram.com/jonniandmaria) @redslicemaria (https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/) @jonniressler (https://www.instagram.com/jonniressler/) Visit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.com (http://www.red-slice.com) Visit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com (http://www.eleven11solutions.com)

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Fire Horse Season: Reinventing at Full Gallop

   Jonni and Maria are back for the first time since December, and it's the Year of the Fire Horse, so naturally the theme is reinvention, and sometimes that means burning down what isn't working anymore. In this episode, they dig into the third stage of life, and the role menopause plays in it, comparing notes on what's actually helped, what hasn't, and why nobody prepared them for any of this. Plus, wildfires, improv, vacation pivots, The Odyssey, Spider-Man, near-death experiences, a borrowed "I don't think so, honey" energy from the Las Culturistas podcast, and more tomfoolery. Caveat: While we discuss menopause symptoms and treatments that work for us, we are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We simply talk about our own experiences. Please check with your own provider or naturopath specializing in menopause before making any changes to your care. REFERENCES MENTIONED: Year of the Fire Horse (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/19/fire-horse-zodiac-sign-lunar-new-year-explained-predictions) Midi (https://www.joinmidi.com) Thorne (https://www.thorne.com) Fullscript (https://fullscript.com) GoodRx (https://www.goodrx.com) Married with Luggage: What We Learned About Love by Traveling the World (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21946734-married-with-luggage) by Warren and Betsy Talbot SEEN: The Power of Appreciation at Work (https://www.amazon.ca/SEEN-Power-Appreciation-at-Work/dp/1997649381) by Catherine Ducharme (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YuRPL4S95vJZSy4VZ71Ya)Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Matt Damon (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YuRPL4S95vJZSy4VZ71Ya) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-holland/id1795483480?i=1000770749312)Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Tom Holland (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-holland/id1795483480?i=1000770749312) Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/las-culturistas-with-matt-rogers-and-bowen-yang/id1092361338) IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson: Rita Wilson (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imo-with-michelle-obama-and-craig-robinson/id1532956108) CONNECT WITH US We’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow/DM us on Instagram: @jonniandmaria (http://www.instagram.com/jonniandmaria) @redslicemaria (https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/) @jonniressler (https://www.instagram.com/jonniressler/) Visit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.com (http://www.red-slice.com) Visit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com (http://www.eleven11solutions.com)

3. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Merry, Messy, and Mildly Inappropriate

   Jonni and Maria discuss all things holiday - from dealing with the recession to how to painlessly alter your shopping habits to be a force for good, to the traditions we hold dear from childhood, and those we create - or lack thereof - within our own families. And while we're not giving away cars Oprah-style, we share some of our favorite things that make great last-minute gifts. We wrap with a conversation on healthy mindsets for the season. Plus, Japan adventures, Spartacus, board games, 5Ks over 50, job-hugging, 2026 sort-of-goals, and more tomfoolery. REFERENCES MENTIONED: Job Hugging (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/10/25/job-hugging-75-of-workers-staying-put-through-2027-study-shows/) Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast with Ina Garten (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTMH76MLiTQ) Websites: Etsy.com (http://etsy.com) LittleBlueCart.com (http://littlebluecart.com) ShopRedBag.com (http://shopredbag.com) Board Games: Ticket to Ride (https://www.daysofwonder.com/game/ticket-to-ride/) Mind the Gap (https://redbarnmercantile.com/products/mind-the-gap) Favorite Things/Gifts: Aura Frames (https://auraframes.com/) Conversation Cue Cards by Jen Mueller (https://www.talksportytome.com/offers/QwcG75kg/checkout) RIO (Reach International Outfitters) (https://reachinternationaloutfitters.com) Rogue Star Beauty (https://roguestarbeauty.com/) Perbelle (https://perbellecosmetics.com/) Ursa Major Skin Care (https://www.ursamajorvt.com/) Woobles Crochet Kits (https://thewoobles.com/) CONNECT WITH US We’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow/DM us on Instagram: @jonniandmaria (http://www.instagram.com/jonniandmaria) @redslicemaria (https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/) @jonniressler (https://www.instagram.com/jonniressler/) Visit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.com (http://www.red-slice.com) Visit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com (http://www.eleven11solutions.com)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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