Meet your hosts: Sorcha's story

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Meet your hosts: Sorcha's story

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Feb 25, 2020

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As a way of introducing ourselves, we thought we would each spend a little time answering the question: What's your story and how did you get here?

Here is Sorcha's story.

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Feb 25, 2020

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Unscripted conversations with Toni Cowan-Brown and Sorcha Rochford about current affairs, pop culture, life, and how we got here. We are fiercely opinionated, unapologetically honest and we don’t always agree. Join us weekly for a deep dive into honest conversations where empathy and vulnerability, and facts take center stage.

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An Introduction to Unapologetic Women: What does 'unapologetic' mean to you? Sorcha and Toni have been friends and co-workers for years. One of the reasons we became such great friends was our individual desire to be unapologetic about who we are. And that is something that can take years to master, especially when we have a society that is continuously telling us all the things we should and shouldn't be. We all have an unapologetic side to ourselves. by Unapologetic Women
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Meet your hosts: Sorcha's story: As a way of introducing ourselves, we thought we would each spend a little time answering the question: What's your story and how did you get here? Here is Sorcha's story. by Unapologetic Women
8 min listen
What does leadership mean to you?: If 2020 taught us anything it’s that leadership is easier said than done. We have been hit by two global pandemics and both of those shine a light on the success and failures, and their impact, of leadership. by Unapologetic Women
40 min listen
Misinformation, Facts and Science: The latest episode from Unapologetic Women is out now. This week listen to us discuss the ever-changing landscape of misinformation and disinformation. Is there even a difference? Yes, although it probably depends on who you are asking. Here are just some of the questions we tried to tackle: Who gets to decide what is a fact? who should we turn to and trust for the most reliable and accurate information? Are some voices dangerous to listen to and who decided which voices are more important and reliable than others? What role should we play as a responsible citizen? by Unapologetic Women
46 min listen
E03: Let's talk data privacy: Sorcha was recently in Victoria, Canada, where she was invited to attend and speak at the 21st Annual Privacy & Security Conference. So this week we are talking about data privacy and security, and elections. But it certainly won't be a dry a conversation as it's a topic we both find fascinating, and polarizing. by Unapologetic Women
37 min listen
How are you doing?: We have always focused on the importance of conversation and dialogue, this week's episode is true to that belief. We often talk about how education shapes us and this week we have both been on our own journey to understanding what it means to be anti-racist. by Unapologetic Women
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Let's Stay In: As the whole world is on lockdown and more or less under quarantine, we thought we would do something a little different. We've been friends for years and yet we have probably been in the same room less than 10 times over the course of our friendship. So it's safe to say we know a thing or two about friendships and staying connected when we are never technically together. by Unapologetic Women
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Brexit and me: listen to Toni's tales of 2016: For the past decade Toni has worked at the intersection of policy, politics and tech. During five years Toni sold campaigning software to politicians and political parties across the world and from all sides of the political aisle. Some of these campaigns included seven of the French presidential candidates from 2017, most of the UK, French and Belgian political parties, and both sides of the official Brexit referendum. by Unapologetic Women
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Meet your hosts: Toni's story: As a way of introducing ourselves, we thought we would each spend a little time answering the question: What's your story and how did you get here? Here is Toni's story. by Unapologetic Women
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E01: Women and their Platforms: At the end of 2019, Toni was fortunate enough to be a guest at the Women Rule panel hosted by PBS Newshour and POLITICO. When Toni got back, the two of us talked at length about all the amazing women we knew and the platforms they are using and how. The panel was moderated by Anna Palmer, co-author of POLITICO Playbook & Women Rule Editorial Director and the panel included Jill Soloway, artist & activist, Michele Norris-Johnson, columnist and author, Emily Dreyfuss, Editorial Director, Protocol - all phenomenal people who are leveraging their platforms to create lasting impact. by Unapologetic Women
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Identity, Women and Politics: This week we talked about one of our favourite topics - women and politics. Honestly, we could both talk about this at length and in great detail. We took a look at the rise of women leaders across the world. We also spoke a little about identity in a post-Brexit world, national borders, nationalism, and nation-states. by Unapologetic Women
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What's your sense of social responsibility?: If you have been on Instagram lately, you will have noticed that it's full of social activism slideshows beautifully designed and neatly curated for all to consume. You might have also noticed the black & white challenge accepted movement whereby women were sharing B&W pictures of themselves on Instagram to promote female empowerment. And it's safe to say, that this seemingly unproblematic prompt created quite a reaction for and against it. From arguing over the origins of this campaign, to whether or not sharing a 'selfie' could even be considered activism. Just a reminder that when you find yourself typing furiously and In the end, this challenge led to us being in a full-blown dialogue about all forms of activism, which as you know, we don't always agree. by Unapologetic Women
26 min listen
Femtech & the gender data gap: Femtech is a whole new category in tech focused on products by women for women. Intrigued, we both decided to do our own research into the topic and discuss our findings. More than anything, it's clear just how much Femtech has done for women's healthcare by creating more room and opportunity for dialogue and discovery. Which in turn has helped break down some of the taboos in this space. All of this has allowed for some much-needed information to be surfaced. The gender data gap is very real and it "leaves women misunderstood, mistreated and misdiagnosed". by Unapologetic Women
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Local vs. National vs. European Politics: The latest episode from Unapologetic Women is out now. This week listen in to our conversation on the EU political infrastructure, where Toni explains the complexities of this political system and how it interacts with local and national policies across the EU. by Unapologetic Women
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Will pandemic habits stick?: This week we share our experience of creating new habits during this pandemic (some will stick others won't), joining a plethora of online events and navigating work and life during these unique times. We also talk about the importance of self-care and learning to let go of all the "should haves, could haves and would haves", and finally we dive into the rise of new content from influencers whose business models have completely been shattered. by Unapologetic Women
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As Trump exits, so does Britain: The US elections have encompassed our conversation this past season. We felt it important and timely to discuss Brexit, and the four and a half years that lead to this moment where a no deal is again most likely. In this episode, we also draw parallels between Trump winning the 2016 US elections and the Brexit Leave vote. Here we are at the end of 2020 as both Trump and the United Kingdom are exiting in their own ways and we reflect on the unknown consequences of these events. by Unapologetic Women
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E02: The Power of Micro-donations: Another episode where we sit down and talk candidly about community organising, Celeste Barber raising 50 million AUD in micro donation for the Australia bush fires, donations vs. taxes and campaigning. by Unapologetic Women
41 min listen
Get ready for Season Two: OMG we made a podcast. We dit it - a whole season. We couldn't be more excited to be back for Season two with the same promise of unscripted and honest conversations. We will be spending a lot more time on all the different facets of this upcoming US 2020 elections. because how could we not? by Unapologetic Women
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Politics in the US of A: This week listen to our conversation about politics in the US of A. First things first we need to note that this episode was recorded before quarantine, Toni is now in Vancouver and Sorcha is no longer sick. But now to the real matter at hand, Sorcha shares her thoughts on the Bernie Sanders campaign and reflects on the momentum he had when recording, side note he has since suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic nominee. by Unapologetic Women
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Why do corporations care about getting out the vote?: What does GOTV mean? This is a campaign tactic used to get people to the polls on Election Day. This week we discuss the impact that GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote) has on voters across the globe. GOTV has always been an important part of any campaign but in 2020 you will have noticed an increase in the traction GOTV is getting outside of politics. We focus on how corporations, associations and non profits are engaging with tactics traditionally used by campaigns. by Unapologetic Women
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Can Content Creators Build Trust?: On today's episode, Toni talks about launching Not Another Media Company and her evolving definition of being both a content creator and the founder of a media company. The same way we recognised five (or so) years ago that all companies were essentially tech companies, we are now recognising that almost all companies today have to be media companies as well. So what role, if any, do the 50 million people identifying as content creators (in 2021) have within this media landscape shift? by Unapologetic Women
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To be a viable candidate, must you first go viral?: When the 2020 US elections kicked off, we weren't yet in a global pandemic. However, the candidates were already fighting for air time in the virtual sphere. In this episode, we discuss what it is going to take to be a viable candidate in the upcoming elections. by Unapologetic Women
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Hillary and me: listen to Sorcha's tales of 2016: Sorcha has worked in US politics for the last 8 years and the 2016 US Presidential campaign was a profound experience for her. In this episode, she takes us through the challenges in hearing both sides of an argument, the unprecedented role and impact of social media, and the tension between providing the tools of organizing for democracy to flourish and her own political beliefs. by Unapologetic Women
44 min listen
Have the 2020 political ads impacted your vote?: Have you noticed a flurry of political ads on your social media feeds? From your high school friends, to the newfound political micro influencers, all the way to the CEOs of fortune 500 companies. The uptick in socially conscious and political activity content is apart of some of the digital tactics to increase voter participation. In this week's episode, we talk about these elements of modern campaigning and how it impacts us as voters (not us here in the USA but maybe one day... we are just unapologetically obsessed with political content). by Unapologetic Women
32 min listen
We have to stop asking what’s next in 2020: We share the pain of not being able to be with family during the COVID crisis. Talking of COVID, we discuss the impact that the pandemic is having on the US Elections. From the reality of Election results not arriving on November 3rd, to how you can cast your ballot, the misinformation and, lack thereof education as it pertains to information your ballot -- campaign strategies VS. legal information from your local election division. Disclaimer 1: Apologies for the audio quality which isn't great on this episode. These things happen and nevertheless, we wanted to share this conversation with you as we felt it was an important one to share. by Unapologetic Women
28 min listen
The strength of humanity: Your inboxes are inundated with a look back at 2020. In this episode, we wanted to do a year in review but from our own personal lens. Closing out 2020 was simultaneously easy and very hard. We reflect on how 2020 impacted us both personally and professionally from remote working, to increased content, the global pandemic, social injustice, virtual friendships and more. We can only hope that this episode helps you look back at your year and take from it what you need. by Unapologetic Women
49 min listen
Power, Transitions and Egos.: We have a new President. The election was on November 3rd, and finally, on December 3rd (as we write this), President-Elect Joe Biden has been given access to power to transition the government. The transition of power is not something that we would normally focus on in-depth as a society, but this election is different for many reasons, especially because of the egos at play. by Unapologetic Women
30 min listen
Why can't we debate in 2020?: Presidential debates, disagreements with your coworkers, arguing with your child to go to zoom school. 2020 has been a year of firsts for many, Toni and Sorcha discuss the critical need for our leaders to lead by example - Kamala Harris took the stage at the vice presidential debate in a truly unapologetic fashion showing us what leadership can look like while the President refused to debate. by Unapologetic Women
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What can other industries learn from political campaigns?: In the first episode of season two, we share our personal experiences with the Massachusetts primary election results, discuss the increasing polarization in US politics, and debate the distinction between journalists, TV personalities, and their impact on the electorate. by Unapologetic Women
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Can a co-working company build community?: Co-working spaces were at the height of their boom when the pandemic hit. WeWork was a leader in this industry and invested in the likes of The Wing. We discuss the illusion in WeWork's business model - i.e. they are selling desks but are branding their business as building community. Should co-working companies even be in the business of building community? by Unapologetic Women
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Meet your hosts: Sorcha's story

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