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Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/23/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/23/21

#MeToo

With companies providing alcohol and celebrating team wins at happy hours, college rape survivors frequently find themselves hiding in plain sight. On this episode, Amber talks with Mary P. Koss, Ph.D., about the impact sexual assault and harassment have on women and what this perspective can offer business leaders, campaigns and policy-makers as we head back to school and work.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/23/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/23/21

Saying Goodbye

On the latest episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, Amber chats with Susan Ryan, Senior Director at The Green House Project, about nursing homes, the concerns many have with putting a loved one in a facility and what it was like for families across the country who had to say goodbye remotely.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21

Black Lives Matter

In this episode, the co-founders of Tote + Pears, Amber and Kai-Saun Anderson discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, systematic racism and what businesses and brands can do to navigate these heavy conversations with your team and customers.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21

Lifelong Republican

In part II of our series about women's political influence and power, we are exploring the other side of the aisle, Republican women, with Lisa Song Sutton, a former beauty queen and successful entrepreneur, now running for Congress as a Republican.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/22/21

Progressive Politics

We’re discussing women’s political presence and power — from the female voters who influenced the 2016 presidential race, to the rise of a new women’s movement and the issues facing women today with American blogger, writer, and CEO and founder of the digital agency, Do Big Things, Cheryl Contee.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/21/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/21/21

Girl Power

On this episode, Amber sits down with Jess Weiss, Strategy Manager at Google and Co-founder of Trix Magazine, to explore the psychology behind popular terms like #girlboss, and the layers of culture and identity that characterize the next generation of female leaders.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/21/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/21/21

Afro Latina

In the U.S., many people do not recognize the diverse and varied experiences of Latinx women — from stereotypes, colorism and a blended American identity to the cultural traditions and unique indigenous/diasporic histories each Latinx woman navigates. On this episode, Amber sits down with journalist and founder of the popular site, Ain’t I Latina?, Janel Martinez, to talk about how the layers of heritage and culture shape Latinx women’s identities.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/20/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/20/21

American + Latina

Amber sits down with Melissa Rodríguez, founder of Social Media Relations, a social media and digital advertising agency based in Los Angeles, California that helps businesses connect more meaningfully with the dominant Latina market. Melissa reflects on her experiences, views and values as a second-generation Latina, growing up in the U.S.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/19/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/19/21

Back to School

On this episode, Amber explored the emotional landscape of mothers sending their children off to school with mom and educational researcher, Ashley May. The two discussed the feelings of both loss and pride that can be hard to place and the evolving definition of the role of Mom.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/18/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/18/21

ADHD

ADHD is commonly associated with children and men yet over 6 million women in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD and it’s estimated that 4 million more live undiagnosed. On this episode, Amber speaks with disability advocate, Margaux Joffe to discuss the unique challenges facing women with ADHD.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/17/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/17/21

Sickle Cell

While many parents focus on juggling work, family and many other personal obligations, some women spend all of their energy praying for another day of life. In this episode, Monique Fritz shares her story of caring for her son, Cameron, who was born with sickle cell anemia.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/16/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/16/21

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s a fact: diverse teams build more profitable products. During this episode, Amber chats with Willie Henry, Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Facebook, to discuss the value of diverse teams, the point of diversity and inclusion programs and why companies (large and small) need to make it a priority.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/15/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/15/21

Non-binary

Amber sits down with Jan Tate, a psychotherapist with a dual background in clinical sexology and clinical social work who specializes in providing support for people who identify beyond the gender binary. On Ep 15, Jan and Amber discuss the challenges and experiences of non-binary/gender non-conforming individuals.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/14/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/14/21

Shelby

A few months ago, Amber met Shelby and the two began talking about what life is like through a non-binary lens. Amber was so moved by her story that she invited Shelby to join her on The Tote + Pears Podcast. Listen in as the two continue their conversation about life through a non-binary lens.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/13/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/13/21

Invisible

When she asked her teenage daughter how school was going, Dr. Kim Scott didn’t expect to hear: “I’d be fine as long as I render myself invisible.” In this episode, Amber sits down with Dr. Scott to discuss the erasure of women of color in public spaces and what she’s doing to fix it.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/12/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/12/21

Aging Parents

When it comes to caring for aging parents, women — daughters, especially — are twice as likely as men to take on the responsibility (both physically/emotionally and financially). In this episode, Amber sits down with the Executive Director of Family Caregiver Alliance, Kathleen Kelly, to talk about the role and life of a female caregiver.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/11/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/11/21

Having it All

For the woman who will never have a tidy, peaceful life — there is still happiness — as long as she asks herself the right questions. On this episode, professor and author, Marie Myung-Ok Lee, redefines what it means to “have it all.”

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/10/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/10/21

Labor Day

After the premature birth of her son, Amber struggled to come to terms with the aftermath of her time in the NICU. She turned to books to help and stumbled across Labor Day: True Birth Stories by Today's Best Women Writers. Sarah A. Strickley’s essay stood out. On this episode of The Tote + Pears podcast, Amber speaks with Sarah about the moving story that inspired the piece.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/9/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/9/21

Subconscious

On this episode of The T+P Podcast, Amber sits down with Jen Heazlewood, Creative Director and Head of Experience Design at R/GA London, about eliminating unconscious biases in our products, services and designs.

Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/8/21 Amber Anderson, Head of Strategy 10/8/21

Women’s Influence

Amber sits down with Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder and former COO of BlogHer, a national women’s media brand, for a conversation about women consumers: our values, power and influence.