(f)embolden: Recent Episodes
Aria Sline and Katelyn Nottke
(f)embolden is hosted by two high school girls promoting social activism and feminism in their community and around the globe. Co-hosted each week by Aria Sline and Katelyn Nottke.
Aria & Katie take a trip down memory lane and have a nostalgic, conversational episode about all things feminism.
To kick off our Women's History Month series, Aria interviewed Canadian high school senior Galicia Gordon from Leading Learners.
Aria & Katie discuss the importance of staying positive as we enter another quarantine.
We are looking for 10 strong high school leaders of any grade level, gender identity, or background to join the (f)embolden team by providing free mentoring twice a month to children in the Homewood-Flossmoor community. *Note: you do not have to attend Homewood-Flossmoor High School to be a mentor, as all mentors sessions will be held online due to COVID-19. Use this opportunity to connect with youth outside of your community!
katelyn and aria interview riya goel, another teen activist..and discuss topics of activism and college
In this pilot of a new (f)embolden series, play by play, Aria & Katelyn analyze the misogyny in the 2020 vice presidential debate.
Aria gives a herstory spotlight on the influential Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed on September 18th, 2020.
Aria & Katelyn discuss suicide prevention in light of September being Suicide Prevention Month.
Aria and Katie raise awareness on human trafficking and its effects on society. They also discuss how to stay safe and to be mindful.
In our season two miniseries: herstory: a (f)embolden spotlight, we decided to spotlight Sandra Bland, a Black woman who was arrested for failing to signal a lane change, and was found dead 3 days after her arrest
Aria & Katelyn discus what colorism is, their experiences with it, and how to actively fight colorism both internally and societally.
In our season two miniseries: herstory: a (f)embolden spotlight, we decided to spotlight Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was wrongfully murdered in her sleep by LMPD officers.
In our new season two miniseries: herstory: a (f)embolden spotlight, we decided to spotlight black lives matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau. Katie calls attention to the treatment of black women within the community and how we must demand for change.
In our new season two miniseries: herstory: a (f)embolden spotlight, we decided to spotlight LGBYQ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Happy Pride Month!
In this season one finale episode, Aria & Katie have an emotional discussion about why #blacklivesmatter
Aria & Katie discuss the importance of self-care in this continuation of the #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth series.
Aria & Katie break mental health stigmas alongside student at University of Utah and founder of Living for Hope Emily LeBaron.
After being in quarantine for about 2 months, Aria & Katie decided to give an update on how they are feeling, and how to keep in touch with your emotions.
Because Denim Day was on April, 29th, 2020, Aria & Katie chose to spend time raising awareness about sexual harassment and assault by talking about rape culture, victim blaming, and their personal experiences with sexual harassment and assault.
In this minisode, Aria & Katie briefly discuss the degradation young girls endure during their lives.
Aria & Katie discuss the importance of self-love in a society where worth is determined by dress size.
Aria & Katie discuss why representation matters with special guest and teen author Tamera Elyse Trimuel.
Aria and Katie discuss their experiences in quarantine, and how staying at home affects teens across the globe.
Aria & Katie discuss how to spread positivity on social media despite the negativity that plagues our timelines.
Aria & Katie discuss the importance of consent in light of their experiences with sexual harassment.