Strong Feelings

Welcome to Season 3: Finding a Reason to Say “F*** Yeah!”

Episode Summary

#### Welcome to Season 3 of No, You Go—a weekly show about ambition, friendship, feminism…and always finding something to say _fuck yeah_ about. Starting August 14, we’ll be back and better than ever, talking to some of our favorite activists, authors, entrepreneurs, and more about how they got where they are, what they learned in the process, and how they keep their heads up in tough times. Here’s just a taste of what’s in store. ## Transcript **Sara Wachter-Boettcher:** If we got Slim Jim as a sponsor, I would say yes. I’m sorry, I would take that money” [Musical transition] **SWB** Hey everyone, we are back from sipping cool drinks by the pool, and we are _so_ hyped to tell you about Season 3 of No, You Go—a weekly show about ambition, friendship, feminism…and always finding something to say _fuck yeah_ about. **JL** We didn’t sign Slim Jim as a sponsor, but we _did_ scheme up tons of ways to make NYG better than ever. Starting August 14, we’ll be talking to some of our favorite activists, authors, entrepreneurs, and more about how they got where they are, what they learned in the process, and how they keep their heads up in tough times. I’m Jenn Lukas, and hey, I’m pregnant again! I’m looking forward to talking about juggling my career, toddler, and upcoming new baby. I can’t wait to explore how major life changes affect—or don’t affect—our career ambitions…_and_ to see if I ever get sick of ice cream. I’m really living the pregnant-lady stereotype over here! **Katel LeDû** I’m Katel LeDu, and I look like I have my shit together most of the time. (Secret: I don’t, and it’s ok!) And you know what? That inspires me to keep talking about what it takes to live my best, healthiest life at work and at home. I hope our stories help—and I hope you’ll join us. **SWB** And I’m Sara Wachter-Boettcher, and I am _so_ ready to keep having conversations that make me think _and_ feel—about issues like gender, race, class, mental health, and more. And I’m excited to share those conversations with you, so we can all get better at talking about tough stuff—together. Plus, we’re gonna keep on interviewing the coolest women and nonbinary people we can find. From guests who make us feel like burning shit down… **Nicole Sanchez clip** It’s a Benetton ad. You know? If you can make your website of your company feature a black employee, you’re good. Like that’s where we are now. That’s the bar. **JL** To guests who make us pump our fists with joy… **Saron Yitbarek clip** And she looked at me and she said, “I don’t believe in stepping stones.” And it just gave me chills. And I was like, “Ahhhh! I too do not believe in stepping stones.” It was amazing. **SWB** And guests who get super real. **Jolie Kerr clip** It was subversive to have a Seven Sisters-educated woman writing about cum stains. And that’s who I am. **KL** Oh my god. I still can’t get over that one. And we’re only just getting started! New episodes of No, You Go start August 14th, and you won’t want to miss a single one. Because everyone deserves a group of badass women in their corner. Especially you. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. **JL** And if you like NYG, don’t miss _I Love That_, our biweekly newsletter! Head to [noyougoshow.com/ILoveThat](http://www.noyougoshow.com/newsletter/) to sign up. [Musical outro]

Episode Notes

Welcome to Season 3 of No, You Go—a weekly show about ambition, friendship, feminism…and always finding something to say fuck yeah about.

Starting August 14, we’ll be back and better than ever, talking to some of our favorite activists, authors, entrepreneurs, and more about how they got where they are, what they learned in the process, and how they keep their heads up in tough times.

Here’s just a taste of what’s in store.

Transcript

Sara Wachter-Boettcher: If we got Slim Jim as a sponsor, I would say yes. I’m sorry, I would take that money”

[Musical transition]

SWB Hey everyone, we are back from sipping cool drinks by the pool, and we are so hyped to tell you about Season 3 of No, You Go—a weekly show about ambition, friendship, feminism…and always finding something to say fuck yeah about.

JL We didn’t sign Slim Jim as a sponsor, but we did scheme up tons of ways to make NYG better than ever. Starting August 14, we’ll be talking to some of our favorite activists, authors, entrepreneurs, and more about how they got where they are, what they learned in the process, and how they keep their heads up in tough times. I’m Jenn Lukas, and hey, I’m pregnant again! I’m looking forward to talking about juggling my career, toddler, and upcoming new baby. I can’t wait to explore how major life changes affect—or don’t affect—our career ambitions…and to see if I ever get sick of ice cream. I’m really living the pregnant-lady stereotype over here!

Katel LeDû I’m Katel LeDu, and I look like I have my shit together most of the time. (Secret: I don’t, and it’s ok!) And you know what? That inspires me to keep talking about what it takes to live my best, healthiest life at work and at home. I hope our stories help—and I hope you’ll join us.

SWB And I’m Sara Wachter-Boettcher, and I am so ready to keep having conversations that make me think and feel—about issues like gender, race, class, mental health, and more. And I’m excited to share those conversations with you, so we can all get better at talking about tough stuff—together. Plus, we’re gonna keep on interviewing the coolest women and nonbinary people we can find. From guests who make us feel like burning shit down…

Nicole Sanchez clip It’s a Benetton ad. You know? If you can make your website of your company feature a black employee, you’re good. Like that’s where we are now. That’s the bar.

JL To guests who make us pump our fists with joy…

Saron Yitbarek clip And she looked at me and she said, “I don’t believe in stepping stones.” And it just gave me chills. And I was like, “Ahhhh! I too do not believe in stepping stones.” It was amazing.

SWB And guests who get super real.

Jolie Kerr clip It was subversive to have a Seven Sisters-educated woman writing about cum stains. And that’s who I am.

KL Oh my god. I still can’t get over that one. And we’re only just getting started! New episodes of No, You Go start August 14th, and you won’t want to miss a single one. Because everyone deserves a group of badass women in their corner. Especially you. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.

JL And if you like NYG, don’t miss I Love That, our biweekly newsletter! Head to noyougoshow.com/ILoveThat to sign up.

[Musical outro]

Episode Transcription

Sara Wachter-Boettcher: If we got Slim Jim as a sponsor, I would say yes. I’m sorry, I would take that money”

[Musical transition]

SWB Hey everyone, we are back from sipping cool drinks by the pool, and we are so hyped to tell you about Season 3 of No, You Go—a weekly show about ambition, friendship, feminism…and always finding something to say fuck yeah about.

JL We didn’t sign Slim Jim as a sponsor, but we did scheme up tons of ways to make NYG better than ever. Starting August 14, we’ll be talking to some of our favorite activists, authors, entrepreneurs, and more about how they got where they are, what they learned in the process, and how they keep their heads up in tough times. I’m Jenn Lukas, and hey, I’m pregnant again! I’m looking forward to talking about juggling my career, toddler, and upcoming new baby. I can’t wait to explore how major life changes affect—or don’t affect—our career ambitions…and to see if I ever get sick of ice cream. I’m really living the pregnant-lady stereotype over here!

Katel LeDû I’m Katel LeDu, and I look like I have my shit together most of the time. (Secret: I don’t, and it’s ok!) And you know what? That inspires me to keep talking about what it takes to live my best, healthiest life at work and at home. I hope our stories help—and I hope you’ll join us.

SWB And I’m Sara Wachter-Boettcher, and I am so ready to keep having conversations that make me think and feel—about issues like gender, race, class, mental health, and more. And I’m excited to share those conversations with you, so we can all get better at talking about tough stuff—together. Plus, we’re gonna keep on interviewing the coolest women and nonbinary people we can find. From guests who make us feel like burning shit down…

Nicole Sanchez clip It’s a Benetton ad. You know? If you can make your website of your company feature a black employee, you’re good. Like that’s where we are now. That’s the bar.

JL To guests who make us pump our fists with joy…

Saron Yitbarek clip And she looked at me and she said, “I don’t believe in stepping stones.” And it just gave me chills. And I was like, “Ahhhh! I too do not believe in stepping stones.” It was amazing.

SWB And guests who get super real.

Jolie Kerr clip It was subversive to have a Seven Sisters-educated woman writing about cum stains. And that’s who I am.

KL Oh my god. I still can’t get over that one. And we’re only just getting started! New episodes of No, You Go start August 14th, and you won’t want to miss a single one. Because everyone deserves a group of badass women in their corner. Especially you. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.

JL And if you like NYG, don’t miss I Love That, our biweekly newsletter! Head to noyougoshow.com/ILoveThat to sign up.

[Musical outro]