Speaking of Phenomenal | Journalism for Women and Gender-Expansive Voices
Speaking of Phenomenal is an independent podcast covering women and gender-expansive people mainstream media hasn't found yet. Host Amy Boyle, a multimedia journalist and adjunct lecturer in photojournalism and visual storytelling at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, reports longform narrative conversations with women and gender-expansive people doing significant work the news cycle has yet to document. The work began in 2018 as the 52 Phenomenal Women Project, a portrait storytelling series that produced 104 reported profiles and was covered by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader and NBC5. The podcast launched in October 2020 as the audio extension of that journalism. Now in its sixth season, with 65 episodes and counting, Speaking of Phenomenal has reached 100 countries and 782 cities. Every person you'll hear has a story the world should know. And they sound like this. www.speakingofphenomenal.com. Support the show via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u25038150
Speaking of Phenomenal | Journalism for Women and Gender-Expansive Voices
005: Rachel Simmonds on Parenting Teens | Teaching Resilience in the Digital Age
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Rachel Simmonds is a mom of 3, teacher, blogger, fitness specialist, and author. Being a mom of three children, and an educator for more than 20 years, she enjoys sharing insight into what she's seen work in the classroom from both perspectives. She understands how difficult it can be juggling parenting at home in addition to ensuring children are supported in their education.
In this episode, Amy speaks with Rachel Simmonds, author of *Parenting Teens in a Digital World*, about the resilience and communication skills parents need to raise emotionally intelligent teenagers today. Rachel shares practical tools for busy parents navigating social media anxiety, digital communication, and the deeper emotional challenges of adolescence—transforming parenting from reactive crisis management into intentional, empowered connection. Perfect for mothers seeking authenticity and vulnerability in the hardest season of parenting.
INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC (used with permission)
WOMAN
Performed by Tiffany Villarreal
Written by Greg Buddy Bangs Reed Jr, Michael Big Mike Hart Jr, Taura Stinson, Tiffany Villarreal
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Podcast artwork by Amanda Eich
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Speaking of Phenomenal is created and produced by Amy Boyle. Podcast artwork by Amanda Eich. "Woman" by Tiffany Villarreal, used with permission. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review and share the podcast, and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations. Support the show with on Patreon.
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