One in five women in the United States has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape, and a large number of these assaults happen on college campuses. With more companies creating “fun” and “flexible” work environments designed around h

Saying Goodbye

Aug 25th, 2021 27m 1s

On this 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 th

Black Lives Matter

Jun 24th, 2020 35m 39s

In this episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, the co-founders of Tote + Pears, Amber and Kai-Saun Anderson, discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the impact of personal biases and what brands can (and should) be doing as a response. 1st song

Lifelong Republican

Jan 29th, 2020 18m 9s

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 Republ

Progressive Politics

Jan 10th, 2020 34m 19s

On this episode of The Tote + Pears Podcast, 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 A

22: Girl Power

Nov 6th, 2019 21m 21s

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 gener

21: Afro-Latina

Oct 23rd, 2019 27m 36s

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 nav

20: American + Latina

Oct 9th, 2019 22m 35s

Being American and Latina can feel like living between worlds — growing up with one cultural heritage in the home and another you must learn to navigate once you leave your doorstep. Amber sits down with Melissa Rodríguez, founder of Social Med

19: Back to School

Sep 18th, 2019 26m 31s

In households with school-aged kids, September marks a new beginning. Long summer days begin to fade, routines change and many parents transition into preparation mode, focusing on the needs of their children as they enter a new stage. Business

18: ADHD

Aug 28th, 2019 26m 9s

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

Sickle Cell

Aug 14th, 2019 28m 54s

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

Diversity + Inclusion

Jul 31st, 2019 20m 47s

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 pr

Non-binary

Jul 17th, 2019 28m 47s

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 cha

Shelby

Jul 10th, 2019 18m 17s

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

Invisible

Jun 19th, 2019 22m 52s

When Dr. Kimberly A. Scott asked her teenage daughter how school was going, she didn’t expect to hear: “I’d be fine as long as I render myself invisible.” Her daughter’s words served as a stark reminder of the challenges women of color face in

12: Aging Parents

May 29th, 2019 26m 40s

When it comes to caring for aging parents, women — daughters — are twice as likely to take on the responsibility (physical, stress and financial) than sons. In this episode, Amber sits down with the Executive Director of Family Caregiver Allia

11: Having it all

May 22nd, 2019 17m 46s

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.” Produced

10: Labor Day

May 10th, 2019 31m 24s

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. Within the pages, Am

Subconsciously

Apr 24th, 2019 20m 51s

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. Produced by: Kai-Saun Anderson

8: Women's Influence

Apr 11th, 2019 26m 37s

On this episode of the T+P Podcast, 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. Produced by: Kai-Saun

7: Unchecked Biases

Mar 27th, 2019 39m 53s

With advancements in the everyday use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, researchers are finding that troubling human biases are now making their way into our tech products, as well. On this episode of the T+P Podcast, Amber Ander

6: Views on Feminism

Feb 27th, 2019 28m 42s

Women of color have a complex relationship with feminism –– understanding how their multiple identities intersect increases a brand’s ability to connect with them. On this episode, Amber brings together three women of color to explore what happ

5: Childless Women

Feb 13th, 2019 23m 15s

When we talk about women, we often make the assumption that they are mothers or will become mothers. But one in five women in the US don’t have children — didn't want them, never got married, had fertility issues, or any number of other reasons

4: Motherhood and Race

Jan 30th, 2019 29m 54s

T+P co-founder, Amber Anderson talks about motherhood and race with Anthonia Akitunde, founder and editor-in-chief of Mater Mea, a website that tells the stories of black women at the intersection of motherhood and career. From misconceptions t

3: Beyond Gender

Jan 16th, 2019 28m 15s

Amber and T+P’s lead content strategist, Stephanie Conner, discuss how a woman's identity is more than her gender — and how that can (and should) affect the approach brands take to create their personas, products, services and campaigns.