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    Blunt Cuts

    Park your passive at the door. Blunt Cuts is a female driven podcast on curiosity, creativity, and self-empowerment. The short format gives it to you straight with personal reflection and blunt honest perspectives. Exploring fashion, beauty, friendships, work life, and all the messy details in between. Hosted by Christina Fortier.
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    Episodes (46)

    Happy Space

    Happy Space
    How do you make space for happiness? Having a clean space mentally and physically can make all the difference in your everyday life. As we wrap up this season of Blunt Cuts, CJ expresses the importance of happiness on a deeper level. How to create, protect and value it, while finding small ways to help clear your mind and allow more room for happier moments.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Bubbles in All the Right Places

    Bubbles in All the Right Places
    Today on Blunt Cuts, CJ welcomes to the studio Katrin Schroeder, Creative Director and Social Media Director for Love Life. A beverage that naturally enhances sexual health. The two discuss the need for more intimacy enhancements for women and how the world tries to censor these types of products from being seen and consumed.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hello Men's Jeans

    Hello Men's Jeans
    This episode is dedicated to all the tall girls who are tired of every pant, being ankle pants. With pumpkin-spiced weather on the horizon, no one wants exposed skin. There's got to be a better solution to beat frozen ankles! Well, today CJ reveals a styling secret that as a 5'10 woman herself, she swears by... men’s jeans! What a game changer! Find out how these key pieces make her everyday life easier while still being fashionable.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Good Hair Day

    Good Hair Day
    This week on Blunt Cuts, CJ’s long time stylist Melissa Miller sits down to chat about life as a stylist and how they truly are our therapist and friend all wrapped in one. They also go down memory lane with CJ’s hair journey,and their relationship beyond the chair.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 3)

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 3)
    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark.

    In part 3, CJ speaks with Quinn Villagomez, fashionista and co-host of “Fresh Fruit” on KFAI. Quinn takes us on her journey to finding the perfect shade of foundation. It’s amazing what joy finding the perfect product can bring after feeling defeated with the lack of range. The ladies also discuss the desire to see more representation with transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary artists.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 2)

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 2)
    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark.

    In part 2, CJ sits down with Jazmine Willis, Founder and CEO of Neo + Noel, an inclusive beauty brand. Jazmine shares how creating her own brand was born out of the limitations in what most clean beauty brands offered, and her experience in entering the world of entrepreneurship.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 1)

    Hey Beauty Products Do Better (Part 1)
    In this 3 part episode, CJ challenges us as consumers to demand more inclusivity from companies. Especially during a time when some brands have set the bar so high with the range of products that can cater to so many, how do we still have brands that miss the mark.

    In Part 1 CJ discusses the responsibility that comes with being a creative, and how important it is to develop and create with empathy. As innovators, creative’s have the power to impact the world and shift our perspective, but that perspective must consider everyone.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Bringing Diversity to the Table

    Bringing Diversity to the Table
    CJ chats with Lani Basa, owner of The Business Women’s Circle. Lani shares her take on what diversity is and what we can do differently to make space and move forward. How can we rethink and redefine what normal is?

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Accidental Influencers

    Accidental Influencers
    This week on Blunt Cut’s, CJ sits down with Wendy Gulbraa and Amy Wolf. The fabulous fashion influencer duo behind Fashion Shenanigans. The ladies discuss how they accidentally landed in the influencer world of fashion, and how to lean into your discomfort.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Anti-Racism Work

    Anti-Racism Work
    TW: This episode contains sensitive and possibly triggering content, listen with care.

    CJ takes a pause to discuss anti-racism after the murder of George Floyd and speaks candidly about how this moment shifted her perspective. Though difficult and uncomfortable at times, Cj reflects on her journey to adopting an antiracist mindset.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    The Power of Why

    The Power of Why
    ‘Why’ is a powerful word. It's a word we frequently hear from our children as they grow and become curious about the world around them. And yet for most adults, especially women, we don’t use it enough. Today CJ challenges us to ask “Why?” and dives into how it benefits us in ways we didn’t realize.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    Live Unapologetically

    Live Unapologetically
    CJ shares how she navigates mental health and all that comes along with living on your own terms.The importance of checking in with yourself and your loved ones. And giving yourself grace while working on your mental health.

    Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

    It's Not a Compliment, It's Harassment.

    It's Not a Compliment, It's Harassment.
    Amy shares her story of workplace sexual harassment with CJ
     
    #getblunt #podcast #metoo #endsexualharassmentforall #workplacesexualharassment #timesup

     
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    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Hosts: 
    Amy Seeman @mamaseeman
    Blunt Cuts
    enApril 04, 2020

    Anxious Empaths Unite

    Anxious Empaths Unite
    Sharing and caring leads empaths CJ and Brittany down an anxious path
     
    #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #anxiety #empathy #empaths

     
    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.


     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Hosts: 
    Brittany Chaffee @brittanychaffee
     
    Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto
    Blunt Cuts
    enMarch 01, 2020

    Hello Burnout

    Hello Burnout
    CJ, Larissa and Raessa get real about their own personal crash and burn moments.
     
    #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #burnout #toomuch #nomore


     
    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.


     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Hosts: 
    Larissa Loden @larissaloden
    Ráessa Motala @raeesam
     
    Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto
    Blunt Cuts
    enFebruary 04, 2020

    The Power of Being Present

    The Power of Being Present
    CJ finally gets Michaela Blunt Cuts director on the mic to share #mompreneur perspectives on being present.
     
    #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #beinthemoment #bethere #bepresent #theyrewatching


     
    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.


     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Host/Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto


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    Blunt Cuts
    enJanuary 19, 2020

    Blunt Women Get Shit Done

    Blunt Women Get Shit Done
    Blunt Women Get Shit Done! No truer statement when CJ and @larissaloden are in the studio! 
     
    #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #getshitdone #giveashit


     
    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.


     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Host: Larissa Loden @larissaloden
    Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto


     
     
     
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    Blunt Cuts
    enDecember 12, 2019

    How Are You Being Courageous? A Table Discussion

    How Are You Being Courageous? A Table Discussion
    CJ hosts a continuation of Blunt Cuts Table: Cuss Words & Courage!  Join this hour conversation with amazing women sharing vulnerabilities and what makes them courageous, hosted at The Well @modernwell.  Sponsored by @herspiritvodka


    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.
     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
     
    Table Guests:
    Kristin Showell @kkaydesigns - www.kkaydesigns.com
    Andy Adams @thegrowtharc - www.thegrowtharc.com
    Jahna Peloquin @jahnapeloquin 
    Priya Premo @priyanka.premo  
    Lucy Stange @lucy_stange - www.mysocialdrive.com
    Kate Nelson @k.a.nelson - www.artfulliving.com
    Sara Worpole @sara_worpole - www.makeyourname.co
    Michaela Rae @michaelaraephoto 
     
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    Blunt Cuts
    enOctober 04, 2019

    Take Control! The Power of A Secret

    Take Control! The Power of A Secret
    In a partnership with @fueledcollectivemn and their new content studio CJ & Fueled Collective member, Aneela Idnani co-founder of Habit Aware sit down to discuss Aneela's journey with #trichotillomania and how her "secret "and her will to take back control of her life turned into a powerful product for so many others struggling to get in control. 
     
    #atfueled #fueledcollective #getblunt #podcast #womenentrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #brfrbawareness #mentalhealthmatters

     
    Follow Blunt Cuts on instagram@bluntcuts_podcast.


     
    Production Credits
    Host: Christina Fortier @christinafortierstyle
    Guest Host: Aneela Idnani @HabitAware
    Director/Producer:Michaela Rae @michealaraephoto
    Blunt Cuts
    enSeptember 14, 2019