Oscar highlights, Willow Smith on being polyamorous, 100 days of VP Kamala Harris, a look at Gal Gadot's new series and more No images? Click here My Isolation Diary By Emily Vogel (From top left clockwise): Tess Holliday, Maya Penn, Dascha Polanco, Sharifa Murdock, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado and Montana Tucker Dear Diary, If you didn't howl like Frances McDormand at the Oscars after booking your first vaccine appointment, then you should probably double check your confirmation email. In case you missed the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday, women dominated with a record 17 wins. But that's not all...
Congrats ladies! If you're eager to hear from more bad-ass women making history, then join me for WrapWomen's BE Conference. From Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first Peruvian woman to climb Mount Everest, to Tess Holliday, the first plus size model signed to an agency, this is definitely something you won't want to miss. On Day 1 of the event, Silvia and Tess will be joined by 'In the Heights' star Dascha Polanco, award-winning singer-songwriter Montana Tucker, Gen Z activist Maya Penn and entrepreneur Sharifa Murdock for a conversation titled "Breaking Barriers: How to Find Your Voice and Own Your Narrative" to discuss overcoming adversity and how they’ve used their platform as an opportunity to promote positive social change. Register for Days 1-2 FREE or join me for Day 3 workshops and small group video mentorship calls. Click here to upgrade. Gal Gadot Spotlights Women's Stories in New Docuseries(Source: Getty Images) Gal Gadot's new docuseries “National Geographic Presents IMPACT with Gal Gadot” follows six women who made a positive impact on their communities despite dealing with poverty, violence, discrimination and natural disasters. The first episode follows a young Black figure skating coach in Detroit who has dedicated her life to coaching young girls of color to empower them. Another episode tells the story of Kayla, who helps create a safe community for homeless transgender women of color in Memphis, Tennessee, by building homes. The series debuted April 26, a day after the Academy Awards. Gadot said she’s encouraged by the inclusion at this year’s ceremony: “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao and “Promising Young Woman” director Emerald Fennell became only the sixth and seventh women ever to be nominated for best director. “Women that are used to be only in front of the camera are now going to the other side of the camera and developing stories that they’re passionate about and that they care about and that now it’s becoming a norm, almost. You know, you see it with the Oscars,” she said. Willow Smith Opened Up to Mom Jada Pinkett Smith About Being Polyamorous(Source: Red Table Talk) Willow Smith just got really candid about being polyamorous in the latest episode of Red Table Talk. Willow previously said that she was open to polyamory in a 2019 Red Table Talk, saying, "I love men and women equally, and so I would definitely want one man, one woman. I feel like I could be polyfidelitous with those two people."Now, Willow has decided to live a polyamorous life. "With polyamory, I feel like the main foundation is the freedom to be able to create a relationship style that works for you."As for mom Jada's response, she said, "I think anything goes, as long as the intentions are clear — more to yourself than anything. I know that there's a lot of beauty that sits outside of the conventional boxes."Jada added, "Most people are practicing monogamy because they feel they have no other choice. We all know that most people out here do an ethical non-monogamy any damn way."Javicia Leslie, Ashley Park, Ariana DeBose and Tiffany Boone Join BE Mentorship Conference (From top left clockwise): Ashley Park, Javicia Leslie, Ariana De Bose and Tiffany Boone Actors Javicia Leslie (“Batwoman”), Ashley Park (“Emily in Paris”), Ariana DeBose (“The Prom,” “West Side Story”) and Tiffany Boone (“Hunters,” “Nine Perfect Strangers”) will join WrapWomen’s BE Mentorship Conference, May 11-13. During Day 1, the actors will come together for a panel conversation titled “Next Gen Hollywood: Empowering Change Through Storytelling" to discuss how they are using their on-screen roles to redefine the status quo in Hollywood. Days 1-2 are FREE to attend - click here to RSVP for free. Day 3 includes more than 13 on-demand workshops including "From on Screen to Behind the Camera with Vivica A. Fox and Tressa Azarel Smallwood," "I Quit My Job and Now I Have a TV Show. Advice from Jana Schmieding and "Debunking Health Myths with Twitter’s Resident OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter." Actress and entrepreneur Genevieve Padalecki, artist and activist MILCK, “Clueless” star Elisa Donovan, “How High” producer Shauna Garr, actor Kron Moore and writer-director-producer Alexandra Cuerdo will also host small group mentorship video calls on Day 3. Day 3 participation is available for a $99 upgrade - click here to learn more. Degree Just Created an Inclusive Deodorant for People With Disabilities(Source: Degree) It's the first of its kind. Degree—the brand behind your favorite deodorant—is working on expanding its portfolio to include Degree Inclusive. The newly announced deodorant is designed for those who are visually impaired or have upper limb motor disabilities. While a standard deodorant stick or aerosol can would be incredibly difficult for someone with these disabilities to use, the new container makes it more inclusive. Degree Inclusive has a braille label and a unique design for easier handling and application. It's made with a hook on the top for one-handed usage (like you can see in the above photo), as well as a magnetic closure. The container also has an enhanced grip placement so it's easier to handle and a larger roll-on applicator to cover more surface area with one swipe, getting rid of the necessity to go back and forth multiple times. The new adaptive deodorant was developed with "design experts from Wunderman Thompson, occupational therapists, engineers, consultants, and people living with disabilities across the globe," according to a press release. The deodorant is currently in beta testing, as the company doesn't want to fully roll it out until they know they've gotten it exactly right. Kamala Harris Has Been VP for 100 Days. Here’s What Her Tenure Looks Like So Far.(Source: Getty Images) In her first 100 days in office, observers said in interviews with The 19th that Harris has often drawn on her lived experience and political resume to pioneer a new leadership blueprint. In dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Harris continues to call for racial data, in an effort to overcome a cultural hesitancy that’s rooted in medical racism. Additionally, as the country grapples with escalating violence and hate crimes, Harris’s identity as a Black and Asian American has made her somewhat of a spokesperson. “A harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us,” Harris said. “The president and I will not be silent. We will not stand by.” During the trial for Derek Chauvin, Harris spoke before the President, telling Americans in a televised address that the work of addressing systemic racism is long overdue and not just the problem of Black America. She also urged Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which she co-sponsored as a senator. This month during Black Maternal Health Week, Harris held a listening session that began with her acknowledging the killing of Daunte Wright. She added the administration’s budget proposal for next fiscal year includes $30 million for implicit bias training for health care providers to address the disparity in treatment Black pregnant women receive. 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