Quick business lessons from the books I'm reading. Perfect for the busy entrepreneur who doesn't have time to read them on their own.
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Ready to be a Gutsy Boss? In this weekly podcast, host Becky Mollenkamp (founder of The Gutsy Boss movement) shares mindset tips to help you get over self-doubt and live more courageously. She also interviews badass bosses about the ways the decided to get gutsy and build the businesses and lives of their dreams. Prepare to learn, get inspired, and be motivated to get gutsy!
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This isn’t your average podcast—it’s a radical little book club for your ears. Each week on Assigned Reading, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp invites a brilliant guest to read and unpack a feminist essay. Together, they dive into the juicy, nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable questions these texts raise about power, identity, leadership, liberation, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to have big conversations about big ideas—but without having to get dressed, make small talk, or leave you ...
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How to Stop Using the Master’s Tools: A Convo with Cher Hale
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57:59What does it really mean to dismantle systems of oppression? In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky is joined by writer and publicist Cher to unpack Audre Lorde’s iconic 1979 speech “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House.” They explore tokenism, parenting under patriarchy, the trap of girlboss feminism, and how discomfort i…
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Relinquishing the Patriarchy: Talking adrienne maree brown with Sandhya Sudhakar
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54:24Becky Mollenkamp and Sandhya Sudhakar dive into adrienne maree brown’s blog post "Relinquishing the Patriarchy." This rich, layered discussion covers gender roles, emotional labor, discomfort, and how patriarchy harms us all. From parenting to dating, personal identity to privilege, they explore how internalized systems shape us—and what it really …
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Feminist Porn Critique: Unpacking Andrea Dworkin’s Legacy with Goddess Erica
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1:00:51This week, Becky and Goddess Erica discuss Andrea Dworkin’s 1988 essay on pornography and power. They explore ethical porn, sex education reform, and the intersection of pleasure, patriarchy, and AI. A bold, vulnerable conversation about dismantling shame and building new systems for healing and desire. This week’s text: ✍️ “Pornography: Men Posses…
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What It Means to Do the Work: Feminism Beyond the Hashtags (with Kim Romain)
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53:05In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky and Kim unpack Barbara Love’s essay on developing a liberatory consciousness. Using the framework of the “4 A’s”—Awareness, Analysis, Action, and Accountability—they reflect on the deeply personal work of moving from complicity to liberation. This episode explores queer identity, internalized oppression, w…
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The Truth About Aging and Gender Roles (with Ana Xavier)
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58:08Aging, feminism, and power collide in this juicy conversation. Becky and podcast producer Ana Xavier discuss Susan Sontag’s The Double Standard of Aging and how it still resonates decades later. From gray hair and menopause to child-free choices and decentering men, this feminist talk gets real about the aging double standard and what it means to o…
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Understanding Kimberle Crenshaw’s Landmark Essay on Intersectionality (with Tori Williams Douglass)
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55:19What happens when the law can't see you? This episode dives into Kimberle Crenshaw’s landmark 1989 essay on intersectionality, exploring how courts systematically erase Black women. Becky and Tori break down Crenshaw’s trapdoor metaphor, legal analysis, and the continuing relevance of intersectional feminism today. This week’s text ✍️ “Demarginaliz…
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Trans Anger and Feminist Solidarity with Taina Brown
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58:04In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into Sylvia Rivera’s 2001 speech, "Bitch on Wheels." They unpack Rivera’s righteous rage, explore the erasure of trans voices in LGBTQ history, and reflect on the importance of solidarity and intersectionality in the fight for liberation. This raw speech from a legendary activist is just a…
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We Should All Be Feminists: A Deep Dive with Faith Clarke
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57:04In this powerful conversation, Becky Mollenkamp and Faith Clarke unpack Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s iconic essay *We Should All Be Feminists*. They explore how feminism intersects with race, colonization, shame, and identity. Faith shares deep insights from a Black Caribbean lens, and the two reflect on how culture is created—and can be disrupted. T…
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Love as Liberation: Unpacking bell hooks (with Heather Vickery)
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55:07✍️ This week’s essay: “Love as the Practice of Freedom” by bell hooks 🎙 This week’s guest: Heather Vickery is a coach, speaker, podcast host, and joy-bringer. Her work centers around intentional living, courageous leadership, and aligning action with values. Heather brings radical honesty and warmth to everything she does—even when it’s tough love.…
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Intersectional Feminism vs. Girlboss Feminism: Chatting about Lindy West with Paige Worthy
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58:49This week’s text: ✍️ “What No One Else Will Tell You About Feminism” by Lindy West This week’s guest: Paige Worthy (she/her) is a writer, editor, and brand messaging strategist for progressive entrepreneurs. Known for her spicy takes, thoughtful wordcraft, and zero tolerance for misogynist bullshit, Paige shows up in business and life as a truth-te…
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Objectification Begins With Words: Reading Robin Wall Kimmerer with Nancy Harris
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47:54This week’s text: ✍️ “Speaking of Nature” by Robin Wall Kimmerer This week’s guest: Nancy Harris (she/her) is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and facilitator supporting leaders and organizations committed to equity, people-centered work, and transformational change. She’s the founder of Restart Consulting, host of The Intersection podcast, and…
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Unpacking Compulsory Heterosexuality: Exploring Adrienne Rich's essay with Lindsay Johnson
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59:40This week’s text: ✍️ “Compulsary Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence” by Adrienne Rich This week’s guest: Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a sales & visibility coach for misfit entrepreneurs building their businesses to the beat of their own drums and radical enough to believe they can change the world! Lindsay’s superpower is getti…
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Joy Is Revolutionary: A Conversation on Zadie Smith’s Essay with Jordan Maney
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56:44This week’s text: ✍️ “Joy” by Zadie Smith (New York Review of Books) This week's guest: Jordan Maney is the Radical Joy Coach™ helping Black, brown, and queer folks recover their softness, reclaim their joy, and rest without guilt. She’s a writer, speaker, and coach whose work centers joy as a liberatory, ancestral practice. Jordan’s presence is su…
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Abolition Can Mend Democracy: Discussing Angela Davis’ essay with Amelia Hruby
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57:32This week’s text: ✍️ “Abolition Can Mend Our Democracy” by Angela Y. Davis (Inquest) This week’s guest: Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, podcaster, and producer with a PhD in philosophy. She’s the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives, and host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media wit…
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Welcome to Assigned Reading—the feminist podcast where we read bold, brilliant essays and talk about them like real people. In this short trailer, host Becky Mollenkamp introduces the show and what to expect: weekly conversations about powerful feminist essays, deep questions, occasional confusion, and a whole lot of curiosity. Each episode feature…
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Feminist Founders podcast is available now! Please subscribe here (or learn more at FeministFoundersPodcast.com). Subscribe to the new Feminist Founders newsletter at FeministFounders.Substack.com (consider a paid subscription if you'd like to show your support for my work). Interested in business coaching through an intersectional feminist lens? B…
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Overcome the Fear of Confrontation
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13:10When confrontation (or conflict) feels negative, you tend to avoid it. In this episode, I'm getting candid about my own fear of conflict, and sharing some helpful tips for managing this very common issue. Mentioned in this episode: Black-and-white thinking worksheet (free) 2023 Accountability Groups Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast…
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I'm letting go of perfectionism this week (see my recent episodes on the topic) and going off-script to share my random thoughts about the power of having communities in your life. Mentioned in this episode: 2023 Accountability Groups How to start a mastermind group Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast…
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How to Stop Perfectionism
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13:24Perfect isn't possible, and yet you can't seem to stop yourself from trying to achieve it. Ready to let go of perfectionism (and its negative side effects)? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 strategies that can help. Mentioned in this episode: "Mindset" by Carol Dweck RAIN method from Tara Brach Free mindfulness exercises Self-care …
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What Causes Perfectionism?
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12:49What in the world makes a person strive for perfection even when they know it's not possible? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares the most common causes of perfectionism. Mentioned in this episode: Free Get Sh*t Done workbook and audio series Record a question for Gutsy Boss PodcastBecky Mollenkamp
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Not sure if perfectionism may be at the heart of some (or many) of your mindset struggles? Wonder if it's what's holding you back from greater success? Even if you think there's no way you're a perfectionist, listen to this episode. Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 signs of perfectionism that you might not expect. Not all perfectio…
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10 Mistakes I've Made in My Business
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14:29Coach Becky Mollenkamp has been running a business since 2005, and along the way she's made plenty of mistakes. In this candid episode, she shares 10 of the biggest—and what she learned from them. Mentioned in this episode: Take the CEO mindset quiz: beckymollenkamp.com/quiz Developing a CEO Mindset Why You Need to Talk Like a Boss How to Start a M…
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Why You Can't Get—and STAY—Happy
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11:50The "Hedonic treadmill" may be why you struggle with feeling (and staying) happy. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to manage it from coach Becky Mollenkamp. Check out my Gutsy Guides Record a question for Gutsy Boss PodcastBecky Mollenkamp
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I've been keeping a secret and now I'm spilling the beans. This news affects my business ... and means some cool new products that might help you! Mentioned in this episode: Check out the new Gutsy Guides and my other products Learn about my new CEO Coaching offer Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast…
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Think your pain only "counts" if it's worse than other people's problems? In this episode, learn what comparative suffering is, why we do it, and how to stop it. Mentioned in this episode: A Word About Patriarchy Weaponized Gratitude Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp…
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You've probably heard someone say, "that's a story you're telling yourself" or been told that you can "rewrite your narrative." But what does it mean and how do you actually do it? Becky shares her step-by-step process using her feminist self-coaching model. Mentioned in this episode: Get the feminist Self-Coaching Model Record a question for Gutsy…
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Improve Your Relationship with Time
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13:09Think you don't have enough time? Listen to learn about Einstein Time and how a shift in your understanding of time could dramatically improve how you feel about time. Mentioned in this episode: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp…
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Feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp shares how she deals with feeling overwhelmed and behind on everything. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky MollenkampBecky Mollenkamp
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10 Self-Help Books that I Love
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15:14I read *a lot* of self-help and related non-fiction books (thanks largely to being part of a feminist book club that provides accountability for finishing 1-2 books per month). Today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorites and why I recommend each of them. Links to buy the books on Amazon are below: Mentioned in this episode: “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendrick…
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Rethinking "The Model" for self-coaching
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15:55"The Model" for self-coaching is very popular, and can also be very harmful. Learn why I think this model, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, is unhelpful and how I've re-imagined it through an intersectional feminist lens. Mentioned in this episode: Free download: A Feminist Model for Self-Coaching Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Lear…
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How I Coach Myself Through Tough Days
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10:36Learn about the See-Hear-Love process I use to coach my clients—and myself—through challenging situations. I walk you through it using a real example from my own life. Mentioned in this episode: Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Gutsy Creative Circle Book a call with Becky Mollenkamp 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 1 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 2 Record a qu…
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Being Introverted in an Extroverted World
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15:14The world exalts extroversion, so how do you get ahead as an introvert? The first step is choosing a new vision for how things *should* be. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Learn about CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) Book a CliftonStrengths coaching package…
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10 Small Changes That Made Me Happier
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13:14Improving your life can happen in small doses. Instead of thinking bigger, consider the small changes you can implement right now. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp Mentioned in this episode: Mavogel sleep mask Feminist book club box Becca Murray on TikTok mindful closet on Instagram How …
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