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  • Move Over Karens, Here Come The Katies With Liz Minella

    Move Over Karens, Here Come The Katies With Liz Minella
    Feb 19 2026
    Who’s really shaping political change? It’s not who you think! In this episode of Culture Changers, I sit down with political strategist and digital organizer, Liz Minnella, the powerhouse who coined the term "The Katies," apolitical lifestyle influencers quietly leading a revolution in persuasion and cultural change.How do suburban moms sharing sourdough recipes and get ready with me videos are actually shifting election outcomes and outpacing traditional political voices?. Liz Minnella, founder of Connect Forward, breaks down the real impact of micro-influencers, why culture always outruns policy, and how lifestyle creators are three times more persuasive than political talking heads (yes, there’s Harvard and Columbia research to prove it).We get into everything: influencer culture, viral political shifts, the genius behind the Katies, Charlie Kirk, the ripple effect of TikTok and Instagram organizing, and why genuine, unexpected voices are winning America’s messaging war. We dive into the power of permission structures, the psychology of changing your mind, and why dunking on people who are waking up is the fastest way to lose.If you care about politics, influence, pop culture, or just want to know the real levers of power today, this episode will change how you see everything. Come for the smart strategies, stay for the spicy, irreverent insights.We talk about:Influence of apolitical lifestyle influencers (“The Katies”)Power shift: social media vs. traditional politicsEmotional toll and resilience in activismThe culture war’s effect on political shiftsThe persuasive power of non-political creatorsImportance of cultural narratives and imageryBridging divides and the value of empathyTimestamps:00:00 Taking Action Through Personal Skills06:19 Culture Drives Political Change14:52 Charlie Kirk's Influence19:04 Morality, Visuals, and Mindset Shift26:51 Authenticity vs. Influencer Constraints38:47 Reflecting on Politics and Relationships44:39 Tribalism vs. Globalization Power Play48:43 Cultural Clash and Political Strategy52:01 Cultural War: Obamas vs Trumps—---------------------------------------------------------To Connect With Liz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizaminnella/Substack: https://substack.com/@lizaminnellaTo Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/Website: https://allisonhare.comBook a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Women's Beauty Bills Belong on Payroll with Eleanor Beaton

    Women's Beauty Bills Belong on Payroll with Eleanor Beaton
    Feb 12 2026
    Should women demand employers to pay MORE to cover their beauty costs? Women are paying out of pocket to be seen as credible, competent, and professional at work. Hair. Skin. Clothes. Time. Money. Face lifts. All of it. Not to mention the societal expectation that women should remain youthful, polished, and "camera-ready" especially when in a visible position whether it's in leadership, on stage, or otherwise. Spicy, right?In this episode, I sit down with Eleanor Beaton, powerhouse CEO and founder of Safi Media, to talk about why these costs are not vapid vanity, but part of the infrastructure of expectation and what is required to stay relevant, and why pretending otherwise keeps women underpaid and exhausted.Listen, I pushed back HARD on how outrageous this idea is - but also, WHAT IF it could be a way forward for us as women? We chat about the economics of beauty standards, ageism in the workplace, and why professional women are stuck absorbing costs, financial and emotional, just to appear relevant and polished.Eleanor peels back the curtain on why grooming, wardrobe upgrades, and even the ruthless battle against gray hair aren’t just personal choices, they’re part of a larger social infrastructure expected from women in high-visibility roles. We get real about the financial toll (think: $20,000+ a year!) and the invisible expectations that men just don’t face. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or ambitious woman in a corporate setting, you’ll learn why it’s time to stop treating these “upkeep” expenses as shameful and start seeing them as legitimate business investments.We also talk about negotiating for the true cost of visibility, dismantling patriarchal narratives, finding the right communities for support and strategic advice, and why transparency and discernment are superpowers for the next generation of female leaders. This episode isn’t just a conversation, it’s an invitation to step up, get strategic, and redefine what it means to show up powerfully in a culture that’s overdue for a change.We talk about:The hidden costs of female professional visibilitySocietal beauty standards and agingThe gender wage gap and structural imbalancesNegotiating compensation as infrastructureEmotional impact of relevance and confidenceThe power of networks and access to informationDiscernment in choosing professional communitiesTimestamps:00:00 Choosing Gray: A Personal Choice03:11 Blind Spots and Relevance08:16 Beauty Expenses and Tax Challenges10:32 Accounting for Appearance Costs13:03 Gender Stereotypes and Ageism Debate19:07 Negotiating Workplace Costs20:47 Negotiation Tips for Employment Logistics26:24 Confident Women in Daily Life29:36 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs33:29 Structuring Success for Entrepreneurs35:18 Discernment and Evolving StandardsPrefer watching on YouTube? https://youtu.be/crrVBwgUfSo—---------------------------------------------------------To Connect With Eleanor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/Website: https://eleanorbeaton.com/To Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/Website: https://allisonhare.comBook a free clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    45 min
  • Breaking News is Breaking Us w/Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN

    Breaking News is Breaking Us w/Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN
    Feb 5 2026
    Ever wonder what really goes down behind the scenes in American journalism, and what it costs to speak your truth? Recently I sat down with powerhouse journalist THE AMAZING Brooke Baldwin: Emmy-nominated former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and creator of the viral Substack, Unraveling. Together, we get straight into the seismic shifts ripping through newsrooms and society right now, from the headline-grabbing arrest of Don Lemon (she goes OFF on this!) and the future of independent journalism, to the toxic aftermath of power dynamics in the media.Brooke brings her signature compassion and grit, sharing unfiltered stories about healing after her unceremonious CNN exit, reclaiming her voice, and what it actually means to cover humanity at the breakneck pace of breaking news. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the daily news cycle, struggled to find trustworthy sources, or wondered how to make a difference when it feels risky, this episode is for you. We talk about nervous system overload, why media literacy matters, and the messy, beautiful process of personal and cultural unraveling. This conversation isn’t afraid to call out BS, laugh through the chaos, and empower you to find connection in the middle of it all.We talk about:Don Lemon’s Arrest and Freedom of the PressThe Evolution and Future of News NetworksHumanity-Centered Storytelling in Breaking NewsMisogyny and Power Dynamics in MediaPersonal Identity, Rebirth, and HealingNavigating Media Trust and MisinformationSelf-Compassion, Resilience, and ConnectionTimestamps:00:00 Don Lemon Arrested04:28 Rebuilding and Rediscovering Purpose07:49 Humanity in Fast-Paced Journalism12:31 Defining Moment: Finding My Voice14:07 Destined for Greater Purpose18:04 Kaitlin Collins: journalism21:46 Lessons from Leaving CNN24:03 Trust, Safety, and Politics27:34 Social Media: Break or Stay?34:42 Balancing News and Wellbeing41:23 Listening to Your Higher Self44:50 Gratitude for Vulnerability and ConnectionRather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/jKCFj70dUgU—---------------------------------------------------------To Connect With Brooke:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke_baldwin/?hl=enSubstack: https://unravelingwithbrooke.substack.com/To Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/Website: https://allisonhare.comFree Clarity Call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    51 min
  • Channel that crazy energy better with Josh Pais

    Channel that crazy energy better with Josh Pais
    Jan 29 2026
    Ever wish you could flip your anxiety, stress, or even full-on rage into superpowers? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this episode of Culture Changers with the wildly insightful Josh Pais, actor, New York Times bestselling author of Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, and the guy who literally played Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!I get vulnerable about what it feels like to live with a fried nervous system and nagging self-doubt, and Josh takes us on a journey to transform those so-called bad emotions into fuel for creativity, confidence, and genuine presence. We talk about why the self-help industry’s obsession with feeling better often keeps us stuck (spoiler: your mind can be a real asshole), and how welcoming every messy feeling, no matter how uncomfortable, can be your gateway to creative invincibility.Josh shares radical, body-centered strategies you can use on the spot, including his four access points to shift from mental drama to full-body aliveness. If you’re over toxic positivity, exhausted by faking it, or just want to stop fighting yourself, this one’s for you. We get vulnerable, irreverent, and, dare I say, pretty damn actionable.In this episode we get into:Embracing all emotions without judgmentTransforming anxiety and stress into creative fuelThe harm of suppressing feelingsThe self-help industry's narrativeThe myth of good and bad emotionsAuthenticity and removing the emotional maskPlayfulness and creativity as healing toolsNotable Quotables:“As the breath decreases, the shit talk increases.” (17:29)“Anxiety is just an energetic pattern.” (15:16)“Ride it, don’t hide it.” (30:41)“Everybody’s mind is mean.” (15:38)“When there’s truth, you can’t look away.” (39:24)Timestamps:0:00 Channeling emotional energy4:00 Processing heavy moments in real time11:00 Why emotions aren’t good or bad15:00 Anxiety as energy19:00 Feeling emotions in the body24:00 Turning nervousness into fuel30:00 Why suppression backfires38:00 Truth, trust, and presence45:00 Playfulness and creativityResources & Links Mentioned:Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility by Josh Paishttps://committedimpulse.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joshpaishttps://www.instagram.com/allison__harehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/https://allisonhare.comBook a free clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    50 min
  • Is Everything A Cult? Amanda Montell Unpacks Our Obsession.

    Is Everything A Cult? Amanda Montell Unpacks Our Obsession.
    Jan 22 2026
    Is everything a cult? Or are we just finally noticing how belief actually works?This conversation cracked something open for me around why we get pulled into certain ideas, identities, and systems and why leaving them can feel way harder than joining. I’m sitting down with Amanda Montell, whose work sits at the intersection of cult psychology, language, and cultural influence. We talk about how words shape belief, how cognitive biases sneak into everyday life, and why so many of us are obsessed with cult stories right now. Fair warning: after this episode, you may start seeing cultish dynamics everywhere.Amanda is a linguist, New York Times bestselling author, and the voice behind Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers. She has a rare gift for making complex psychological ideas feel accessible, funny, and deeply human without making anyone feel stupid for falling for them.In this episode, we talk about::Why we’re so captivated by cult stories and what we’re actually looking forHow language influences belief systems more than facts doWhat “thought-terminating clichés” sound like in real lifeWhy smart people stay in systems they’ve outgrownHow the sunk cost fallacy shows up in careers, relationships, and identityWhen something crosses from harmless into “watch your back”Why pop culture, wellness, and even work can feel culty without looking extremeTimestamps:0:00 Is everything a cult?2:45 Why we’re obsessed with cult stories6:30 How language pulls us in10:00 What cult psychology actually looks like16:00 When the word ‘cult’ helps or hurts26:30 Thought-terminating clichés explained37:45 Sunk cost fallacy and reinvention41:00 Lightning round: harmless vs culty45:00 Final takeawaysKey Takeaways:Cult psychology relies more on language than logicCognitive biases reward familiarity over truthLeaving a belief system is often harder than joining one and that’s normalDig Deeper into Amanda Montell's world:Podcasts: Sounds Like a Cult, Magical OverthinkersBooks: Wordslut, Cultish, The Age of Magical Overthinking Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montellGet into Allison Hare's world and be a culture changer:Book a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecallFor info on joining the podcast coaching cohort, send an email: allison@allisonhare.com Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    51 min
  • "I've Had It" Podcast: Review! Humor, Rage, and the Power of Point of View

    "I've Had It" Podcast: Review! Humor, Rage, and the Power of Point of View
    Jan 15 2026
    Welcome back, Culture Changers! In this episode, I’m breaking down the runaway hit, "I've Had It" podcast, as part of a new series, Pod Phenom Playbook where I break down some of the top podcasts. If you’ve ever wondered why certain podcasts blow up and become cultural juggernauts seemingly overnight, this episode digs into the structure, psychology, and stickiness that make a show impossible to ignore.I break down how best friends Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan catapulted "I've Had It" to the top 0.01% of global podcasts with their unfiltered, outrageously funny, and profoundly political take on modern grievances. This review explains how their bold, often shocking language, political savvy, and unique in-group vernacular have created a loyal, outspoken fanbase. You’ll learn about their meteoric rise, why their unapologetic progressive stance and visceral humor resonate in today’s media landscape, and how their approach can empower everyday listeners to find their own voice and point of view.We discuss:Podcast Growth and Virality FactorsStructure and Psychology of Popular PodcastsOutrage, Humor, and Political CommentaryPoint of View vs. Playing It SafeIn-group Language and StickinessProfanity, Nicknames, and Emotional ReleaseEmpowerment Through Honest Cultural AnalysisTimestamps:00:00 Pod Phenom Playbook06:45 Creating In-Group Language08:37 Podcast Blending Politics and Community11:40 Nicknames, Insults, and Impact15:04 Media Overload and Frustration19:34 Protesting and the 3.5% Rule22:27 Understanding Divided Perspectives24:34 The Power of Perspective28:17 Breaking Status Quo TogetherRather watch on YouTube?Links & Resources Mentioned:I’ve Had It PodcastIHIP NewsKara Swisher podcast interview with Jennifer WelchRolling Stone coverageNew York Times feature on Jennifer WelchCulture Changers Podmail: culturechangerspodmail.com (submit your favorite pod shows for me to review)Want your podcast to be amazing? Book a free clarity call here: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
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    31 min
  • Are you being radicalized by the news? Your aunt Peggy thinks so

    Are you being radicalized by the news? Your aunt Peggy thinks so
    Jan 8 2026

    Something big is shifting in how we get our news, and you can feel it in your body. You want to stay informed, but you also kind of want to throw your phone across the room. I asked a simple question on Facebook. Where do you get your news? What came back wasn’t a list of outlets. It was a list of survival strategies. And once I started digging into the data, it became very clear why so many smart, thoughtful people feel unsettled right now.

    This episode is about where Americans get their news, why trust feels so shaky, and what’s actually changing beneath the surface as we head into 2026.

    We are talking about:

    • Why almost no one trusts a single news source anymore
    • How social media officially replaced TV as the main way Americans get news
    • Why independent journalists and news influencers are exploding
    • What’s really happening with political polarization and platform trust
    • The influence of AI and Deepfakes
    • How to stay informed without burning yourself out or getting duped

    Key Timestamps:

    • 0:38 Are you being radicalized by the news?
    • 1:35 What people actually said when asked where they get news
    • 3:51 Social media overtakes TV as the main news source
    • 7:41 Why mainstream news feels like WWE
    • 12:01 Personality trust vs platform trust
    • 14:36 Video platforms as the new TV
    • 18:58 The rise of independent journalists
    • 22:35 Why newsletters and community matter
    • 25:04 Why local news still has an edge
    • 27:26 Political affiliation and platform behavior
    • 28:29 Flooding the zone and source confusion
    • 33:25 Why conversations change culture

    Links and Resources:

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    39 min
  • Culture Changers Trailer: Take 2!

    Culture Changers Trailer: Take 2!
    Jan 1 2026

    Something big is shifting.
    You can feel it.

    You want to stay informed and you also want to smash your phone.

    I’m Allison Hare, a podcast strategist, and this is Culture Changers.

    Here is where we talk with smarts and snark about all the stuff they say not to talk about: power, politics, religion, relationships through the lens of Pop culture. Of course we are talking cults and trad wives, too.

    If you’re wondering what to do with all of this, you might just be a culture changer.

    Episodes released every Thursday on all platforms including YouTube.

    Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.

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    2 min