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Assigned Reading with Becky Mollenkamp: Conversations about Feminist Essays

Becky Mollenkamp

This isn’t your average podcast—it’s a radical little book club for your ears. Each week on Assigned Reading, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp invites a brilliant guest to read and unpack a feminist essay. Together, they dive into the juicy, nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable questions these texts raise about power, identity, leadership, liberation, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to have big conversations about big ideas—but without having to get dressed, make small talk, or leave your

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57:59

How to Stop Using the Master’s Tools: A Convo with...

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2025/07/29

What does it really mean to dismantle systems of oppression? In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky is joined by writer and publicist Cher to unpack Audre Lorde’s iconic 1979 speech “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House.” They explore tokenism, parenting under patriarchy, the trap of girlboss feminism, and how discomfort is often a necessary part of real allyship and liberation. From personal storytelling to deep analysis, this conversation is a powerful,

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54:24

Relinquishing the Patriarchy: Talking adrienne maree...

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2025/07/22

Becky Mollenkamp and Sandhya Sudhakar dive into adrienne maree brown’s blog post "Relinquishing the Patriarchy." This rich, layered discussion covers gender roles, emotional labor, discomfort, and how patriarchy harms us all. From parenting to dating, personal identity to privilege, they explore how internalized systems shape us—and what it really takes to unlearn them. With insights into Enneagram types, somatic therapy, and white womanhood, this is a powerful reflection on liberation,

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60:51

Feminist Porn Critique: Unpacking Andrea Dworkin’s...

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2025/07/15

This week, Becky and Goddess Erica discuss Andrea Dworkin’s 1988 essay on pornography and power. They explore ethical porn, sex education reform, and the intersection of pleasure, patriarchy, and AI. A bold, vulnerable conversation about dismantling shame and building new systems for healing and desire.This week’s text: ✍️ “Pornography: Men Possessing Women” by Andrea DworkinGoddess Erica:🌐 https://goddesserica.com🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/goddess-erica-show📱

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53:05

What It Means to Do the Work: Feminism Beyond the...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky and Kim unpack Barbara Love’s essay on developing a liberatory consciousness. Using the framework of the “4 A’s”—Awareness, Analysis, Action, and Accountability—they reflect on the deeply personal work of moving from complicity to liberation. This episode explores queer identity, internalized oppression, white feminism, and how awareness shapes every step of meaningful change.This week’s text:✍️ “Developing a Liberatory Consciousness” by Barbara

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58:08

The Truth About Aging and Gender Roles (with Ana Xavier)

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2025/07/01

Aging, feminism, and power collide in this juicy conversation. Becky and podcast producer Ana Xavier discuss Susan Sontag’s The Double Standard of Aging and how it still resonates decades later. From gray hair and menopause to child-free choices and decentering men, this feminist talk gets real about the aging double standard and what it means to opt out of performative femininity.This week’s text: ✍️ “The Double Standard of Aging” by Susan Sontag This week’s guest: Ana Xavier Ana Xavier is

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55:19

Understanding Kimberle Crenshaw’s Landmark Essay on...

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2025/06/24

What happens when the law can't see you? This episode dives into Kimberle Crenshaw’s landmark 1989 essay on intersectionality, exploring how courts systematically erase Black women. Becky and Tori break down Crenshaw’s trapdoor metaphor, legal analysis, and the continuing relevance of intersectional feminism today.This week’s text✍️ “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex” by Kimberlé Crenshaw This week’s guestTori, aka Tori, Etc., is a neurodivergent speaker and educator on

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58:04

Trans Anger and Feminist Solidarity with Taina Brown

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2025/06/17

In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into Sylvia Rivera’s 2001 speech, "Bitch on Wheels." They unpack Rivera’s righteous rage, explore the erasure of trans voices in LGBTQ history, and reflect on the importance of solidarity and intersectionality in the fight for liberation. This raw speech from a legendary activist is just as urgent today.This week’s text: ✍️ “Bitch on Wheels” by Sylvia RiveraThis week’s guest: Taina Brown is a justice-centered DEI consultant and

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57:04

We Should All Be Feminists: A Deep Dive with Faith...

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2025/06/10

In this powerful conversation, Becky Mollenkamp and Faith Clarke unpack Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s iconic essay *We Should All Be Feminists*. They explore how feminism intersects with race, colonization, shame, and identity. Faith shares deep insights from a Black Caribbean lens, and the two reflect on how culture is created—and can be disrupted.This week’s text: ✍️ “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThis week’s guest: Faith Clarke is an organizational health and

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55:07

Love as Liberation: Unpacking bell hooks (with...

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2025/06/03

✍️ This week’s essay:“Love as the Practice of Freedom” by bell hooks🎙 This week’s guest:Heather Vickery is a coach, speaker, podcast host, and joy-bringer. Her work centers around intentional living, courageous leadership, and aligning action with values. Heather brings radical honesty and warmth to everything she does—even when it’s tough love.Find Heather: 🌐 vickeryandco.com 🎧 Was it Chance? 📷 @vickeryandcoDiscussed in this episode:What “love as liberation” really means in the

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58:49

Intersectional Feminism vs. Girlboss Feminism:...

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2025/05/27

This week’s text: ✍️ “What No One Else Will Tell You About Feminism” by Lindy WestThis week’s guest:Paige Worthy (she/her) is a writer, editor, and brand messaging strategist for progressive entrepreneurs. Known for her spicy takes, thoughtful wordcraft, and zero tolerance for misogynist bullshit, Paige shows up in business and life as a truth-teller and cat-loving rage queen. She’s currently on sabbatical—joyfully making pottery, resisting capitalist productivity, and embracing rest as

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49:42

Objectification Begins With Words: Reading Robin Wall...

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2025/05/20

They say it takes a village to raise a child and that's true. And it also takes a village to launch a podcast. I wanted to give a shout out to the people on my launch crew for a signed reading who helped spread the word in this first week. These are the folks who took time out of their schedule to be a part of getting people excited about this new show. And I am so grateful to them. Meg Wheeler, Equitable Money ProjectMadeline Reeves, Fearless FoundryLindsay Phillips, Smooth Business

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61:28

Unpacking Compulsory Heterosexuality: Exploring...

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2025/05/12

They say it takes a village to raise a child and that's true. And it also takes a village to launch a podcast. I wanted to give a shout out to the people on my launch crew for a signed reading who helped spread the word in this first week. These are the folks who took time out of their schedule to be a part of getting people excited about this new show. And I am so grateful to them. Meg Wheeler, Equitable Money ProjectMadeline Reeves, Fearless FoundryLindsay Phillips, Smooth Business

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58:32

Joy Is Revolutionary: A Conversation on Zadie Smith’s...

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2025/05/12

They say it takes a village to raise a child and that's true. And it also takes a village to launch a podcast. I wanted to give a shout out to the people on my launch crew for a signed reading who helped spread the word in this first week. These are the folks who took time out of their schedule to be a part of getting people excited about this new show. And I am so grateful to them. Meg Wheeler, Equitable Money ProjectMadeline Reeves, Fearless FoundryLindsay Phillips, Smooth Business

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59:20

Abolition Can Mend Democracy: Discussing Angela...

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2025/05/12

They say it takes a village to raise a child and that's true. And it also takes a village to launch a podcast. I wanted to give a shout out to the people on my launch crew for a signed reading who helped spread the word in this first week. These are the folks who took time out of their schedule to be a part of getting people excited about this new show. And I am so grateful to them. Meg Wheeler, Equitable Money ProjectMadeline Reeves, Fearless FoundryLindsay Phillips, Smooth Business

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Assigned Reading with Becky Mollenkamp is Coming May...

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2025/04/26

Welcome to Assigned Reading—the feminist podcast where we read bold, brilliant essays and talk about them like real people.In this short trailer, host Becky Mollenkamp introduces the show and what to expect: weekly conversations about powerful feminist essays, deep questions, occasional confusion, and a whole lot of curiosity. Each episode features a different guest and a different piece of feminist theory—from classics to contemporary gems.This isn’t a lecture. It’s not a class. There are

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