Jonni and Maria Go There!

Jonni and Maria talk about the movies and TV shows that shaped us. The ones we recall fondly, that are forever linked with important milestones, and which ones we feel like our kids MUST know in order to get certain jokes, references, or truisms in our current culture. We discuss what we loved and why, what we have tried to share with our kids (to varying degrees of success), and how some of our beloved favorites just don't stand up in this day and age - and how sad that is for our soul. We also reflect on how our parents must have felt with us, when it comes to their favorite classic movies, music and pop culture.  Maybe it’s just the way of nostalgia, that we always believe “our stuff” is/was the best. We'd love to hear your picks as well!Plus, back to school, fall chaos, recent wins, the fears we should say YES to, Halloween antics and costume roulette, our recent IRL Seattle visit, how to properly tip  (and what we teach our kids about it), plus more tomfoolery.REFERENCES MENTIONED:Maria's TEDx Talk: How to "Trojan Horse" Leaders into Being an Empathetic LeadersOn being with Krista Tippett podcast: Dacher Keltner - The Thrilling New Science of AweGreaseThe GooniesFerris Bueller's Day offElfPretty WomanCitizen KanePulp FictionAmistadSixteen CandlesPretty in PinkSchindler’s ListRaiders of the Lost ArkThe Philadelphia StoryE.T.Dead Poets SocietyWhen Harry Met SallyThe GodfatherGoodfellasStar WarsSeinfeldHotel RwandaFriendsM*A*S*HThe Brady BunchThe West WingCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow/DM us on Instagram:@jonniandmaria@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria talk about the mayhem that is motherhood, especially for those who work outside the home, but for all of us dealing with raising humans. We share the ridiculous myths we all tell ourselves about motherhood should be, why every developmental stage is like getting used to a new kid all over again, why it's okay to admit your kid is being a jerk sometimes, and how to start the process of distancing yourself and your identity from your kids to let them fly. Jonni shares from her perspective with soon to be high school and college grads on the cusp of independence and Maria from the trenches of 9 year old sassiness and defiance. We chat about positive and conscious parenting techniques - and why we feel like we're doing it wrong, and the long game: What type of humans do we hope our kids turn out to be and what kind of relationship do we hope we have with them.Plus, summer chaos, Barnes & Noble, board games, kids playing with knives (don't miss Jonni's story that you won't be able to get out of your head!) and more tomfoolery. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Sara Dean's Shameless Mom Academy Podcast (PS, Here's Maria's interview from a few years ago!)Dr Shefali, Conscious Parenting expertDandelion Seeds Positive ParentingUnscrew You with Rachel Duffy (podcast Maria mentioned but forgot to name)Better Help to find the right therapist for youLabor of Love- NPRs Throughline PodcastRepair of a Broken Relationship (Parents and Adult Children)- Mel Robbins PodcastIf you are in mental crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please call 988 to get the immediate help you need - you are not alone. (US only)CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@jonniandmaria@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria talk about the demise of malls and other "Third Places" in American culture. The term Third Place was coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg " describing a place beyond home and work where people could gather, relax and talk." Today,we share what's going on,, how such places shaped our culture and childhoods, where people go to connect outside of home and work, and what we think of the new Third Place frontier: Online. We share our memories (Barnes and Noble afternoons, teen girl mall-meetups), laughs, and surprising trends on how places such as malls, coffee shops and parks shape our social connections in a post-Pandemic world.Plus, the big Seattle visit and live podcast recording, Jonni's improv workshops, stretching ourselves, British accents, Maria's theater audition, summer plans, and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Northeastern UniversityGetting Curious Podcast with Jonathan Van Ness: Where Did All the Malls Go with Alexandra LangeReimagining The Third Place: How Starbucks is Evolving its Store ExperienceMalls.com: The Number of Malls in the US will Decline to 200 in 10-15 years:  The Atlantic: Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find Yourself a Third Place Yahoo! Finance: What is a Third Place, and Why Have They Practically Disappeared?  San Diego Magazine: The Return of Malls Heralds Better Third Places for TeensCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@jonniandmaria@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria recorded live at the Women in Tech Regatta in Seattle on April 27, 2023. Tech can be a tough industry to navigate when you want to be your true self, focus on relationships and not ruthless competition, and truly connect to do great work. But how can we embrace vulnerability to build stronger connections? Where can our self-doubt, false narratives, and internal gaslighting lead us astray from authenticity and doing work that matters? How can we build trust and relationships first to be the best allies we can be, based not on what we THINK we should do, but what others TELL US they need and want? This episode is not just for women in tech but women in life!Our goal was to share our stories and strategies from many decades being women in tech, understand how to be true allies based on empathy, and as always, help you embrace your true self and inner voice as your ultimate superpowersRESOURCES MENTIONED:All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace CUlture of Inclusion That Delivers Results  by Cythia OwyoungBetter Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen CatlinSoul Focused GroupWIT RegattaCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@jonniandmaria@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about the upsides and downsides of vulnerability and how it shows up in our real lives beyond a Brene Brown TED talk. We share our stories of vulnerability leading to good - and leading to pain. And discuss how we feel about vulnerability with different people in our lives, from co-workers to kids to souses. This episode will make you think and inspire you to embrace vulnerability as your superpower.Plus, Jonni's Japan highlights, the shame of car accidents, parenting setbacks, OUR LIVE EVENT in Seattle this April at the WIT Regatta!, and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:WIT Regatta, Seattle, April 26 to May 3, 2023. Use this link to register for 20% off!Bréne Brown: The Power of Vulnerability on AudibleCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about the good, bad, and weirdness of aging. Everything from owning our confidence and ability to not give a flying fig about trivial things, to creaky joints, supplements, and watching our parents age and friends grow ill or pass away. We dish on whether our culture is really geared to the young in today's world, and how age and experience are being modeled and celebrated by many famous people.Plus, Maria's new puppy antics, why we love so-called "high-risk"dog breeds, Jonni's harrowing last-minute stress and shame leading up to her Japan trip (if you're traveling out of the country soon, don't miss these important tips!) and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Brene Brown podcast on shameTravel.govJamie Lee Curtis on agingCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about our take on the wellness industry, and our own definitions, dilemmas, and habits.We question the blurring  lines between beauty, health and diet culture. We dish on benefits, placebos, body positivity, how our brains work and if wellness industry players have good intentions or if some are grifters. We share many resources and also explore how privilege and white supremacy play into the wellness industry (trust us, there's a thread!) and howGen Z'ers view wellness and body image these days.And please fact-check us if we got anything wrong! We are nothing if not humble and eager to learn.Plus, mall shopping, Harry Potter world,adult purchases that bring us embarrassing joy (new windows and couches!), and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:The New York Times,"Smash the Wellness Industry"Quartz: "Women are flocking to wellness because modern medicine still doesn’t take them seriously"Victoria's Secret by Jax The Empathy Edge podcast, Saira Rao:  Why White Women Need to Talk About Our Racism White Women: Everything You Already Know ABout Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Saira Rao and Regina JacksonByrdie, "White Washing Problem"Naaya Wellness: Wellness with a social justice lens.Evergreen Center for Integrative Medicine (Seattle)Offline with Jon Favreau, Jan 15, 2023, Two Writers Wonder If They'll Be Replaced by AIJonathan Van Ness - Over the Top and his follow up book Love That StoryOffline with Jon Favreau- the quote: “I don’t really know what my opinion is” struck a nerveNPRs It’s Been a Minute- Curls and courage with Michaela Angela Davis and Rep. Cori BushWashington Post: "Spoon Theory: What It Is and How I Use It to Manage Chronic Illness"Podcast Jonni loves: Death, Sex and MoneyWIT Regatta Seattle  - where we might be recording our podcast from in late April 2023!CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about New Year's goal-setting  and offer a new way to look at reinvention, renewal, and reflection instead so we can stop trying to fix ourselves and start leaning into more fulfilling action. Maria reveals her brand reinvention coming in January, and Jonni shares some great ways she has helped her kids - and her company - set goals. We talk about reflecting and focusing on values first to guide your New Year's intentions and aspirations (NOT resolutions!)Pus, new puppy drama, why we fear cats, winter weather trauma, holiday gift fails and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Adam Drosay's Superpsyched podcast episode with AJ JacobsDebbie Page, women's business coachClarity International: https://www.getclarity.com/ BE Culture: https://www.betheculture.com/CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy.  We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her birthday, Jonni's planned Palm Springs getaway and new favorite airport, pseudo aunts and uncles, do your kids call adults Mr. and Mrs, and more tomfoolery.This pod will give you “eavesdropping at your coffee shop” vibes and we think you'll love it. Consider yourself warned. RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Empathy Edge Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, Why Inclusive Language Matters (https://theempathyedge.com/dr-suzanne-wertheim-why-inclusive-language-matters/)Please donate in Maria's honor and make up for her interrupted birthday fundraiser! Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery (https://schurigcenter.org/) Desi Lydic, The Daily Show on Instagram: What Red Wave? (https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzAUjpLlXa/)The Brainy Business podcast  (https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/) about behavioral economics and how our brains make decisions. Hosted by Melina Palmer.Pod Save America https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/ - A Progressive Podcast for those who are not ready to give upWhat a Day https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/ - 20 minute podcast breaking down the day’s biggest news storiesThe Daily https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736 - NY Times short podcast written and reported by New York Times journalists about world newsCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about all things friendship - especially as women: How we make friends, how we value friendships, friendship break-ups, being friends with our kids and siblings, and how we balance friendships in our busy lives. We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, technology's role in modern friendship, and cite experts who can explain the dynamics of friendship - and relationships in general and how they ebb and flow. And the story of our crazy friendship and why it's so strong even though we've only met in person twice!Plus, green product follow up, Maria's 50th birthday, Jonni's updates on her son's Japan adventures, and more tomfoolery….RESOURCES MENTIONED:Epidemic of loneliness: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/researchers-call-national-public-health-effort-prevent-lonelinessShasta Nelson and her books:Friendships Don’t Just HappenFrientimacyThe Business of Friendship Shasta's  TEDx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?language=enShe shares startling research about loneliness—it's as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and twice as harmful to our bodies as obesity!Shasta's Circles of Connectedness: https://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/tag/5+Circles+of+ConnectednessThree elements to maintain friendship:positivity, vulnerability, consistency https://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/index.php/2017/02/definition-of-healthy-friendship-look-like?format=ampEsther Perel, Relationship Expert: ttps://www.estherperel.com/ Esther Perel, Ten Percent podcast interview, How to Keep Friendships From Imploding: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/esther-perel-464CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria chat about the ways we try to be conscious consumers and kinder to the environment. We share our favorite green products and habits (you’ll love!) and discuss recent historic U.S. and state climate change legislation as winning steps in the right direction. We also talk about climate anxiety (it's real, ya'll) and the surprising true story behind the 1970's "Crying Indian" public service ad campaign that made us all feel guilty for littering. Which we should feel guilty, but when you hear who funded this campaign and why, you’ll get fired up, we're sure. We also share our own small behavior changes that can empower you and your family to make a difference, too.Plus, back-to-school drama, retail holiday pressure, modern education, letting people into your house when you're not there, remote technology, and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Stasher: Reusable silicone storage/snack bags. Amazing.How I Built This podcast with Guy Raz: Interview with Stasher founder Kat NouriAbeego: Reusable beeswax wrap to replace plastic wrapDropps: Laundry and household cleanersBlueland: Household cleaner. The soap Jonni uses for all of the soap dispensers- glass bottles, tablet and water. All packaging is recycled and recyclable.Reel Paper: Toilet paper and paper towels made from renewable bamboo and all packaging, including the box it ships in is recyclable.U Konserve: Reusable food wraps, but they also have great reusable containers and other green products.Luna Cup: Menstrual cups in place of tamponsMake Up Eraser To wash clothesRidwell: Recycling support at your door. Currently serving WA, OR, MN, TX, and CO, and launching in the SF Bay area soon. Check out more information here: Where Does Ridwell Operate?Going Zero Waste blogDeath, Sex, and Money Podcast. How Much Climate Anxiety Helps?Info on the Inflation Reduction Act (that has the most impactful climate protection legislation in the US to date)Climate Anxiety Article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761Holding companies accountable for climate change: https://njsbf.org/2022/04/13/holding-corporations-accountable-for-climate-change/Crying Indian ad paid for by bottling companies to push accountability to individuals:https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-indian-crying-environment-ads-pollution-1123-20171113-story.htmlHow to Save a Planet from Gimlet Media: Not Past it: The Crying Indian Ad: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/brhmlne/presenting-not-past-it-the-crying-indianHow to Save a Planet from Gimlet Media, Is my Lawn Bad for the Climate?:https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/2ohrl58/is-my-lawn-bad-for-the-climateHow to Save a Planet: Calls to Action and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS30vR8zChP03PfKowbeIKgikTtrNn0Wefs7sIjy-sVUAroXizvZ4nFdPS27FvNqGpr396YcYRrdr3J/pubCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Welcome back to Fall! Jonni and Maria candidly share the history of their unique names and how that helped shape their identity. We talk about how we named our kids, why pronouncing someone's name the right way is a sign of respect, and how names bear family and cultural history. You'll learn the secret behind Jonni's name, why Maria's unique maiden name was fist a curse and then a blessing, and how asking about the origin of a name with empathy and curiosity can lead to great connections and inclusivity.Plus, our crazy summers, COVID aftermath,the myth of the "suffering creative", sinus infections Neti pots, and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED: Big Magic: Creative Living Without Fear by Elizabeth GilbertHarvard Business Review article: "Why Getting Someone's Name Right Matter"Dyymond Whipper-Young, artist on Instagram @dyymondwyJonni and Maria Go There episode on creativity:  Improv, Acting, and Creative Side HustlesCONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria have a reasonable and nuanced chat about the recent mass shooting tragedies in the United States. We talk about why blanket stereotypes about gun owners, Democrats, and Republicans are not always true and don't serve us; Why the NRA is not the organization it once was, and why it makes no sense that they are not leading safety and advocacy efforts. We share examples of when America has enacted swift legislation and made huge impacts before, and how we avoid sinking into a false narrative that our efforts don't matter - or won't matter for future generations.Plus, our productivity-obsessed culture, why art is self care, and how to take care of yourself in tough, stressful times.  RESOURCES MENTIONED: What Research Shows on the Effectiveness of Gun Control Laws, The Washington Post Giffords: Committing to end gun violence. ​​It is made up of 3 distinct entities working in concert to end gun violence in America:Giffords, which motivated voters and educates lawmakersGiffords Law Center, whose experts help draft, implement, and defend the laws, policies, and programs proven to make our country saferGiffords PAC, which supports candidates and elected officials who have the courage to stand up for lifesaving gun laws Everytown for Gun Safety: "We are a movement of more than 8 million mayors, teachers, survivors, gun owners, students, and everyday Americans." They focus on grassroots efforts, gun safety awareness, legislative reform, and survivor support. We Can Do Hard Things: How We’ll Save Our Kids From the Gun Lobby’s Greed with Shannon Watts.  Examples of Legislation Changing After Just a Few Incidents:Tragic death of one Hollywood starlet leads to tractor trailer industry changesTylenol tampering leads to 7 deaths- changes packaging at Federal levelOne failed attempt to bomb a plane with an explosive changes TSA protocols for all US airports Register to vote for gun sense candidates and find out about your state’s voting laws and/or restrictions: vote.gov  CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria dig into the leak of the U.S Supreme Court opinion that will overturn Roe vs. Wade and remove abortion protestions for women. We are speaking out against taking this very personal choice nad right away from women to have autonomy over their own bodies - and destinies. We talk about our own views on abortion, play out all the reasons women have abortions that many anit-abortion supporters don't even realize, the surprising implications that this move will have on all of us, and what you can do to take action and make your voice heard. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Complex views on abortion. Most struggle with nuances. https://time.com/6174825/americans-views-abortion/ One Missouri clinic saw donations soar after the leak: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/health-science-environment/2022-05-09/donations-to-missouri-abortion-rights-groups-surge-after-leaked-supreme-court-draft“ In the week since someone leaked the draft opinion, the fund has received more $200,000, '' she said. That’s 20 times what it raised in all of May 2021.” 7 places to donate right now courtesy of Shondaland. Donations surge after the leak:https://www.npr.org/2022/05/06/1097210720/roe-v-wade-abortion-groups-donations-surge What is a Trigger Law: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/04/us/abortion-trigger-laws.html Which 26 states will immediately restrict abortion rights if Roe v Wade is overturned: https://fortune.com/2022/05/03/roe-v-wade-abortion-rights-overturned-states-affected/ Register to vote and find out about your state’s voting laws and/or restrictions: vote.gov Understanding voting laws: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-february-2022 What other rights might be at risk: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/gay-marriage-other-rights-risk-after-us-supreme-court-abortion-move-2022-05-04/ CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com

Jonni and Maria tackle "The Patriarchy:" What it actually means, what it means to us and how it damages women AND men alike. And how we can want to "smash the patriarchy"and still love men at the same time! We share how we were raised, our early female role models, why we appreciate male allies, and why we were hesitant to claim the term "feminist" in the past. We discuss the emotional and opportunity costs of the patriarchy - and some ways we can start to change things for the better so everyone can thrive.Plus, surprise boy mom visits, the book 1984, homework duties, financial literacy for kids and more tomfoolery.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Merriam Webster Definition: Patriarchy is a…Social organization marked by the supremacy of the father in the clan or family, the legal dependence of wives and children, and the reckoning of descent and inheritance in the male line broadly : control by men of a disproportionately large share of power."Patriarchy is a system of relationships, beliefs, and values embedded in political, social, and economic systems that structure gender inequality between men and women. Attributes seen as “feminine” or pertaining to women are undervalued, while attributes regarded as “masculine” or pertaining to men are privileged." This and more articles on the patriarchy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/patriarchyPatriarchy Hurts Men and Women - How Can Therapy Help Us Get Rid of It? International Psychotherapy AssociationRuth Bader Ginsberg interview with Katie Couric Even RBG had to prove she was overqualified Bringing down the ERA Phyllis Schlafly  Mrs. America on HuluHBR article about why women don’t apply for roles https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thats-feminist-with-a-cap_b_5240256 What's the Difference Between Miss, Mrs., Ms. from Bride magazine  American Business Women’s Association- ABWA “The Man” by Taylor Swift (Lyrics)"The Man" by Taylor Swift (Video)CONNECT WITH USWe’d love your feedback and ideas about the show! Follow us on Instagram:@redslicemaria@jonniresslerVisit Maria’s website: www.red-slice.comVisit Jonni’s website: www.eleven11solutions.com