Here Women Talk
Here Women Talk was created in 2010 by founder, Kay Van Hoesen to give women from every background an opportunity to speak and to be heard. Her statement. “No Topic is Taboo” fueled enthusiasm and created an energy that has filled this site with some of the most interesting, varied, and unique content on the internet. Here Women Talk is serious, edgy, funny, and entertaining. The group of contributors here have engaged in everything from creating their own podcast network to helping to free a trafficked teen. The common thread of support for each other has united this group regardless of religion, politics, or sexual preference. If you want be part of the energy and become a contributor that fuels Here Women Talk, let us know at https://herewomentalk.com/contact-us/
Here Women Talk Podcasts
The Squirrels and Colin Kaepernick
The Squirrels and Colin Kaepernick We are a nation in dire need of a collective dose of Ritalin. Once again, I’ve tried to reason with people over a young man who, on the 26th of August, at the start of an NFL pre-season game, chose to quietly sit down and bow his head during the playing of the National Anthem. He didn’t make a big deal out of...
What Happens When the Truth Isn’t the Truth?
What Happens When the Truth Isn't the Truth? On a cold winter's day, holding a hot chocolate, I was leaving the library when I came across two elderly people in the parking lot. I began to observe their responses toward one another. Clearly they must have been in their eighties. I observed the warmth and the love they had for one another, yet...
Charles Manson Haunt, Spahn Movie Ranch, Hell or Hollywood History?
Charles Manson Haunt, Spahn Movie Ranch, Hell or Hollywood History? I am really going off the beaten path today as Christa, my daughter, and I decided to have an adventure in Hollywood history this week while we were off for the holiday and the reaction of others to our destination was quite surprising to me. We went to the infamous Spahn Movie...
Rise of Domestic Violence Against Educated, Professional Women
Rise of Domestic Violence Against Educated, Professional Women There is a prevalent belief that women who face domestic violence or are exploited are from the lower rungs of society. This is just a myth. Women across society face domestic violence. When you look at a professionally successful woman who seems to be climbing up the professional...
If you plan on renting the DVD of “All Good Things,” …
If you plan on renting the DVD of "All Good Things," please read this first Kathie McCormack was a beautiful young woman. When I look at pictures of her, I remember an even prettier woman. I liked Kathie because she was not all about her looks and that helped because I was so insecure about mine. My three brothers had secret crushes on her. I...
You Won’t Believe this Guy’s Transformation
You won't believe this guy's transformation. Never give up on yourself! Do you sometimes feel like quitting? Have people told you that you can't do something, and you buy into their words? Well, don't. Never underestimate what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself. You may not be able to do it today. But someday you might. Trust...
The Opinionated Bitch – on ‘What Are Women For’?
The Opinionated Bitch – on ‘What Are Women For’? My attention was drawn to an article sweeping across the ether entitled What Are Women For? by James Poulos in The Daily Caller. I ignored it until, while getting ready for work yesterday, I heard him defending the piece on “Up With Chris Hayes” and the conversation drew me into the room. Carefully...
Fifty Shades of Gray Roots
Fifty Shades of Gray Roots Hello…my name is Jane…I’m fifty-eight years old…and…I have…gray hair…I haven’t always been this way…in fact…it was about thirty years ago…that…I noticed the first silvery intruder in my light brown locks… I’d like to say that I am one of those women…who decided to age gracefully…to be exactly the way the good Lord made...
Old Gals Dance BETTER Than The Stars
Old Gals Dance BETTER Than The Stars Some years ago, a video of an older woman dancing salsa with a young buck 40 years her junior circulated all over the internet. Rumors flew that she was Ginger Rogers dancing with her grandson (not true -- Ginger died in 1995). Turns out, she's a British woman named Sarah Jones better known as Paddy who lives...
Trapped in Her Body, Autistic Girl Suddenly Speaks
Trapped in Her Body, Autistic Girl Suddenly Speaks Are you actually using your voice? If there is one thing that the internet has an abundance of, it is uplifting or inspiring videos. Every day I see one of my friends post a YouTube link on Facebook that falls into that category. Whether they are poems and music with moving phrases or clips of...
I’m Not the Reason We Can’t Have Nice Things
I'm Not the Reason We Can't Have Nice Things Back in the 60’s, I was raised in what was considered a traditional American home. I had two parents who loved each other very much. Aside from the size of our brood, we pretty much looked like every other family we knew. I think a good deal of learning how to live in a civilized society actually came...
Plus Size Model – Do You Think She’s Lovely?
Plus Size Model - Do You Think She's Lovely? Using the photo below, I ran a post on my fb page about the plus-size model industry, and I received an overwhelmingly positive response. She is a beautiful woman. (Featured image and photo below: Plus-size model Katya Zharkova. Photo credit: Victoria Janashvili/Plus Model Magazine,...