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Liberating Motherhood

Liberating Motherhood

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Mothers are tired of anti-mother misogyny, household labor inequality, and a culture that expects mothers to bear the burdens of its many shortcomings--all without complaint. Mothers are vital to feminism, and have been neglected in feminist discourse for far too long. Mothers are constantly told that political problems are personal--that if we communicate better, mother better, behave better, things will improve. The only path to change is through widespread political change. That's what th ...
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Melinated MommyTalks the Podcast

A Melinated Moms and William of Nazareth Productions Podcast

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Are you a melinated mom or birthing person looking to hear about and feel connected to the experiences of others you can identify with? Are you the partner, family member, friend, or advocate of a melinated mom or birthing person and want to learn more about what these important women and birthing people in your life are going through? Are you a public health worker, medical provider, politician, champion of the birthing community, or just a person that values the stories of melinated moms a ...
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Welcome to the Dealership Fixit Podcast, a show dedicated to power sports dealership professionals! In today's ever-evolving market, staying ahead of the game is vital. We invite you to subscribe to our podcast and gain access to the secrets of success in the motorcycle and ATV dealership life. In each episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities each power sports dealership faces today. Our expert insights from various industry leaders, seasoned professionals, and innovative think ...
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What if the most powerful tool for safer births starts long before a positive test? We take a clear-eyed look at preventable maternal morbidity and map the path from awareness to action—spanning preconception choices, pregnancy care, and the often overlooked postpartum window. Through honest storytelling and practical guidance, we connect family la…
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Jason Gearld joins Brian to talk about building Phoenix Handlebars, why fewer bends and clearer choices sell better at the counter, and how dealers can create a parts department customers want to visit. Jason also shares practical hiring tips from his work with MotorcycleIndustryJobs and why trade shows still matter for local stores. What you will …
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I am so excited about this episode! Jane Ward is a brilliant queer feminist scholar who has written extensively about the harmful dynamics heterosexual relationships normalize. Her book, The Tragedy of Heterosexuality, has heavily influenced my own work, and I am so grateful to her. She’s working on a new book about parenting that we hit on a bit, …
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Building the right compensation plan isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most powerful tools a dealership has to shape performance and culture. In this throwback episode, Steve Dodd joins The Dealership Fixit Podcast to explain how comp plans drive behavior, how to build one that rewards performance without breaking the bank, and how to fix broken pay …
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What if the most honest love story is the one where joy and trauma sit side by side? In part 2 of our conversation with Jasmine Winters—mom, IVF survivor, and founder of Peaceful Minds Haven—we unpack the raw, complicated space between a beautiful baby and a birth that almost broke her. The conversation gets real about postpartum depression, relati…
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Powersports veteran Brian Croft returns to The Dealership Fixit Podcast, this time representing KTM Group North America, where he leads inside sales for the central to West‐coast region plus Alaska & Hawaii. He shares a rich 25+ year journey through dealerships, distributors, parts, and OEM leadership. In this episode, we dive deep into: How KTM ha…
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“White feminism is often about becoming equal to men, which makes you the leading oppressor across the globe. It leaves everyone else behind.”—Desiree Stephens I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we bring more women—especially white women—into the feminist fold. And then, once they’re there, how do we get them to embrace an intersectional app…
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In this episode, Dealership Fixit Podcast host Jacob Berry talks with Gene Silas, Vice President of Sales at Brightline Dealer Advisors, about how the best dealers turn process into profit. Gene’s story starts in the Marine Corps and leads through decades in automotive and powersports leadership. He shares what’s working right now in F&I, how deale…
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Childbirth is an incredibly powerful rite of passage. The literal creation of life could be a source of empowerment, no matter how any individual person chooses to do it. Instead, patriarchy weaponizes birth as a tool of trauma and oppression that steadily normalizes the dehumanization of motherhood. My transition to motherhood included a massive f…
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A mom says “I don’t feel well,” and the room keeps moving. Hours later, she’s in emergency surgery after losing more than two and a half liters of blood. That gap—between what Black women say and what systems hear—is where severe maternal morbidity takes root, and it’s where our conversation with Jasmine Winters refuses to look away. We open with c…
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Why are powersports insurance rates skyrocketing? Why are major carriers leaving the market? And what can dealers actually do about it? Jacob Berry sits down with Zach Materne, Commercial Risk Consultant and former dealership operator, to unpack the real reasons coverage is getting harder to find, and how to protect your store before renewal. Zach …
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LC DeShay is a reproductive justice sociologist, as well as a doula and lactation consultant who has worked on the front lines of women and children’s health. I brought them on as a witness, as someone who has seen what we do to women at their most vulnerable moments. I wanted to talk specifically about the male loneliness epidemic, and how it is w…
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Jacob Berry joins the One Gang Worldwide podcast to break down what is working now for powersports dealers. We cover dealer-to-dealer buying, service-lane acquisition, fast recon, and digital merchandising that moves units. Jacob also shares his journey from WyoTech grad and Mercedes tech to sales, BDC leadership, building internet departments acro…
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In this episode, Powersports Business Editor in Chief & Power Hour Podcast host, Brendan Baker joins Jacob Berry for a deep dive into the new rules of pre-owned success. Dealers across the country are surviving on used inventory and the best operators are treating it like a science. Brendan and Jacob cover: How to build dealer-to-dealer buy relatio…
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Retail leader and analyst Jeffrey McNulty breaks down a simple, usable framework for PowerSports dealers who want faster turns and better margins. We cover the traps of legacy thinking and insulated management, why a 40–45 hour target for leaders boosts performance, and how to apply the CAPED model: Customization, Adaptability, Personalization, Eng…
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Thinking about selling your dealership in the next few years? Start now. Courtney Bernhard from Performance Brokerage Services joins Jacob Berry to share what really kills deals, from messy financials and family payroll to missing estate plans and frozen floorplans. Learn: Why there are more sellers than buyers in powersports right now How to clean…
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Motherhood should feel like a place to thrive, not a test of endurance. We kick off Season One with our theme that names what so many Black moms live every day—momming in the margins—tracing its roots with Black Ladies in Public Health, and connecting personal stories to data, policy, and power. We call for maternal vitality, not just survival, and…
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NPA’s Tony Altieri joins the podcast to break down why sell-through is near total, why off-road is the hottest segment, and how dealers should source and desk trades while inventory is tight. Clear moves you can use this week. Links Follow Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-altieri-a6817b61/ Sponsor: https://dealers.motohunt.com Connect with Ja…
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Violence and abuse are normalized in every aspect of our culture, and particularly in parenting. No wonder so many women tell me they didn’t recognize abuse until it was too late. Authoritarian parents set their children up for abusive relationships, and they damage their kids’ self-esteem and emotional intelligence in the process. Whether you call…
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Most dealers still treat digital leads with one call, one email, and done. In this episode, Jacob Berry sits down with Chris Yeloushan, VP of Dealer and OEM Solutions at Rollick, to talk about what’s changed with online buyers and how dealerships can double close rates with simple automation, better CRM habits, and smarter follow-up. You’ll learn: …
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The service counter is the hub of your dealership. Hire for people skills, train for process, and measure what matters. In this episode we break down a proven fixed ops playbook. Clear takeaways you can use this week. Listen, follow, and share with a service manager who needs a win. Links and resources: Sponsor: dealers.motohunt.com Subscribe on Yo…
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This month, I’ve been inundated with messages from folks who love the new pace of podcasts—weekly instead of every other week. I love making the podcast and love giving you what you want, but the podcast is a ton of work, and it underperforms in the algorithm. My data show that people listen to the podcast, but they don’t otherwise engage after or …
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a public intellectual who also happens to be a woman. The constant criticism feels like a crushing weight that no amount of therapy, resilience, or blocking can render manageable. Philosopher Kate Manne has long argued that the abuse patriarchy hurls at women is a policing mechanism designed…
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In this solo episode, Brian reads a powerful leadership article by his friend and author Jeffrey McNulty, creator of The Ultimate Retail Manual. With over 30 years in executive retail leadership at Home Depot, Lowe’s, PetSmart, and more, Jeffrey’s wisdom hits home for powersports dealers today. Learn how to: Build fairness into your hiring and pay …
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The devaluation of fatness in patriarchy is no accident—and it’s not about health. Patriarchy convinces every woman she’s fat, or at risk of becoming fat, and forces us to spend our lives thinking about our bodies instead of the things that truly matter most to us. As we’ve seen over and over again, a woman who hates herself is more vulnerable to a…
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This remastered throwback hits the core problems most stores face and how to fix them fast. We dig into two levers that change everything, process and time, and how culture, hiring, and phone work turn browsers into buyers. Simple moves you can use this week. What you’ll learn: • A simple framework to stop “swirl” and get time back • How to replace…
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“Hope is a muscle.” — Marlene Gerber Fried Marlene Gerber Fried has been a leading reproductive justice and choice activist for decades. She’s seen and survived times of both hopelessness and triumph. She partners often with women of color, especially Loretta Ross, and her expansive vision of what a better world might look like feels like exactly w…
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Used motorcycles and powersports units remain one of the best opportunities for dealers, if you know how to buy, price, and turn them right. Mike Murray, VP of Sales at National Powersport Auctions, joins Jacob Berry to share the latest 2025 market trends, pricing insights, and how dealers can leverage tools like DirectBuy and MotoHunt integration …
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Discovering Soraya Chemaly’s work on women’s anger was a revelation for me. I was finally able to claim my own anger, rather than dismiss it as juvenile and embarrassing. We must be able to claim our anger, because we have plenty to be angry about. I was so thrilled to get to interview Soraya, and I think you will love her if you’re not already fam…
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AI is everywhere. Vendors pitch it, consultants hype it, but how do dealers actually make it work inside the store? In this episode of the Dealership Fixit Podcast, Jacob Berry sits down with brent wees, a certified AI trainer, strategist, and founder of IdeaMeetPlan, to cut through the noise and get practical. Brent shares why most dealers overthi…
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The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) has grown into the voice dealers didn’t know they needed. In this episode, Jacob Berry sits down with NPDA Membership Marketing Director Tigra Tsujikawa to dig into why the association exists, how it’s giving dealers a seat at the table, and why events like Dealer Connect are unlike any other trade…
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Lawyers have always been on the frontlines of the fight for social justice. Nearly every enshrined right women have is thanks to a lawsuit. Fatima Goss Graves is an attorney and expert in using the law for good. I’ve followed her work since the days of Time’s Up, and literally squealed when her team reached out to me about appearing on the podcast.…
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In this throwback episode, Teri Lynn from Triumph Motorcycles America (now with Troy Lee Designs) shares lessons every dealer can use to improve customer experience and grow ridership. We cover: Why great merchandising and inventory turnover matter more than you think Common in-store mistakes that cost sales (and how to fix them) Triumph’s training…
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Do I have men? Should you? Yes. No. Maybe. Misogynist men love to weaponize false claims of misandry against women. In fact, one of the clearest signs that a man is a misogynist is that he thinks misandry is real, common, and a threat. Jeff and I have wanted to talk about bogus claims of misandry for a long time. Here’s the result. Some of the many…
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John joins the show to share the systems and leadership practices that make his dealership stand out. From creating a culture that employees buy into, to refining the used bike process, to balancing digital expectations with in-store experiences, John explains what it takes to build long-term success. We talk about the risks he’s taken, how his tea…
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In this throwback episode, we were joined by industry veteran Jared Burt, founder of Rexburg Motorsports and now a leading advocate for helping OEMs and dealers prepare for the future of retail in powersports. We dive into how consumer expectations are evolving faster than most dealerships realize, and what you can do today to stay ahead. From mobi…
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Appointments are more than just dates on a calendar—they’re the first real commitment your internet leads make toward buying. In this episode, Heather Deatherage breaks down exactly how powersports and motorcycle dealers can boost their show rates and close more deals with a structured appointment-setting process. You’ll learn: Why an appointment i…
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Statistically, dating men in a patriarchy remains the most dangerous thing a woman can do. Patriarchy is deeply committed to shepherding us into romantic relationships because of the control these relationships exert—and because patriarchy wants to give every man a woman-appliance. This does not change the reality that many women want relationships…
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This week on the Dealership Fixit Podcast, Jacob Berry sits down with Nate Sanel of National Powersports Distributors to talk about the art of running a profitable used motorcycle department. Nate opens up about how his company manages 1,200+ units, what mistakes still trip them up, and why most dealerships are underperforming in used. If you're tr…
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Tired of watching leads die in your CRM? In this episode, Heather Deatherage returns to lay out what a real internet sales department should look like in 2025, from hiring and pay structure to process and accountability. You’ll hear how to hire reps that don’t quit at the first objection, why pay plans must reward appointments (not just sales), and…
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You’re spending real money to drive leads… but where are the results? If your internet leads are sitting cold in the CRM, this episode will punch you in the gut (in the best way possible). Heather Deatherage is back, and she’s not pulling any punches. She lays out exactly why most powersports dealerships fail at converting online leads, and how to …
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“We are allowed to have a good life while giving our children good lives.” — Ruthie Ackerman In patriarchy, there’s no way to get motherhood right. No matter what you do, someone will always gleefully tell you it’s wrong—and then use this shame to attempt to shrink you. Patriarchy wants to convince women that the challenges of motherhood are person…
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In this episode of the Dealership Fixit Podcast, Austin Rothbard, founder and CEO of Twisted Road discusses used bike rentals at dealerships. But this isn’t just about peer-to-peer bike sharing anymore. Austin breaks down Twisted Road’s dealer rental system, giving powersports dealerships a simple, low-risk way to turn used inventory into rental in…
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Most dealerships are 20 years behind in their F&I process—and they don’t even know it. In this throwback episode, we sit down with Derek Sanders, one of the sharpest minds in finance & insurance strategy for the powersports industry. They cover everything from process breakdowns to word tracks to real numbers you can steal and implement today. If y…
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In this episode, we break down what it really takes to build high-performing used motorcycle listings that get more leads. From photo strategy and pricing to showroom staging and digital listing health, we cover it all. If you're holding onto aged units or struggling to get traction online, this one's for you. You’ll learn: Why photo quality and ba…
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Heather Deatherage is back with hard-hitting advice on how to speed up your trade appraisal process, treat trade leads like the hot buyers they are, and tap overlooked sources like service ROs and dealer-to-dealer wholesale. This episode gives you a real-world process for capturing more inventory and closing more deals, all without guessing. 🎧 List…
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What’s Missing at Powersports Dealerships Today? — with Nate Sanel In this Dealership fiXit throwback, we sit down with Nate Sanel, founder of National Powersports Distributors and Bank My Bike, to talk about what dealerships still get wrong and how to build a business that wins on trust, process, and forward-thinking inventory strategy. 🎯 What you…
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“We need to figure out how to create political, social solidarity that is not reliant on some sort of fantasy that they have to see us, hear us, etc. That idea that we need to be in perfect harmony to work together is not going to happen. It’s a fool’s errand, a waste of time and energy. That doesn’t mean you can’t work with somebody…There’s so muc…
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Jacob Berry sits down with co-op pro Sarah McVean Brown to demystify one of the most overlooked revenue streams in the powersports industry, OEM Co-Op programs. From Polaris to BRP, Harley-Davidson to Honda, every brand has its own system, rules, and reimbursement rates. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ What Co-Op is (and isn’t) ✔️ What’s co-opabl…
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Heather Deatherage breaks down how to turn your CRM into your digital memory, so your team never drops a lead again. Learn best practices for clean data, fast follow-up, smart automation, and more. 🚀 Subscribe now: • Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3N9lzfg • Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/43FoanX • YouTube → https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit • Lin…
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