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  • My Life As An Advocate: With Flatbush Girl

My Life As An Advocate: With Flatbush Girl

Saturday 17th February 2024

Join Sony Perlman as he chats with Flatbush Girl about her advocacy for women's rights in the Jewish community and the challenges she faces.
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Championing Women's Rights: A Conversation with Flatbush Girl

Episode Overview

  • Flatbush Girl's advocacy for women's equality in Jewish media.
  • Support for Agunah rights and challenges faced.
  • Role and impact of being a doula and kallah teacher.
  • Creation and resistance faced by Ezersnashim.
  • Sony Perlman's personal journey influenced by his daughters.
You would have to be a real, real, like, atheist to ignore the signs that I see 50 times a day
In this episode of 'BrainStorm with Sony Perlman', you'll meet Flatbush Girl, a dynamic advocate for women's rights within the Jewish community. Flatbush Girl has made waves with her relentless pursuit of gender equality, from promoting female visibility in Jewish media to supporting Agunah rights. Her influence extends beyond advocacy, as she also serves as a doula and kallah teacher, offering vital support to the ultra-Hasidic community.
With nearly 100K social media followers and viral video content, she brings attention to critical issues affecting women today. Sony Perlman and Flatbush Girl dive into the challenges and triumphs of her advocacy work. They discuss her controversial stance on women's representation and the backlash she faces. Despite differing opinions on some methods, Sony finds common ground with her on many topics, particularly the importance of addressing women's issues within their community.
The conversation touches on the emotional impact of advocating for women's rights, especially for those directly affected by these issues. Sony shares his personal journey, revealing how his daughters' experiences shaped his understanding of women's struggles. Flatbush Girl's stories highlight the systemic barriers women face and the importance of having supportive allies. You'll hear about the creation of Ezersnashim, a women-led emergency response group, and the resistance it encountered.
Flatbush Girl recounts the obstacles faced by women trying to gain an ambulance licence and the lengths they went to ensure their community's needs were met. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding women's rights in the Jewish community and the resilience required to advocate for change. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in gender equality and social justice.
Are you ready to be inspired by Flatbush Girl's unwavering commitment to making a difference? Tune in to hear her story and join the conversation on how we can all contribute to a more equitable world.