In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign explore what womanhood looks like when it is no longer shaped by patriarchy, the male gaze, or the need for male approval. Together, they break down how women are conditioned to perform, shrink, and self police, and what it actually means to live authentically, freely, and on your own terms.

But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign discuss the killing of Imani Smith, a Broadway actress best known for her work in The Lion King, a disturbing video of a man threatening women’s rights, a viral Reddit breakup story, and the public reaction to Stefon Diggs and Cardi B (Please note, this episode was recorded BEFORE new broke of Stefon Diggs being charged with folony strangulation of a woman). Later, in the Mailbag, they respond to a listener asking whether men become meaner toward women once they turn 30.

🎧 This episode unpacks how reclaiming womanhood is a deeply personal journey, why empowerment comes from within, and how women can detach from patriarchal expectations without losing themselves in the process.

🎙️ Topics Discussed:

Womanhood outside of patriarchy and the male gaze
Decentering men and reclaiming women’s autonomy
How the male gaze shapes women’s identity and safety
Self discovery, authenticity, and personal agency
Women, aging, and male resentment
Choosing fulfillment over external validation

✨ Links and Resources Mentioned:
Former ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway child actress killed in New Jersey stabbing
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/former-the-lion-king-on-broadway-child-actress-killed-in-new-jersey-stabbing/69872197

Homicide leading cause of death for pregnant women in U.S.
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/homicide-leading-cause-of-death-for-pregnant-women-in-u-s/

Gen Z Leads Resurgence In Church Attendance
https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/10/education-decline-low-expectations/684526/

Cardi B hits back at ‘mean’ fans dragging her relationship with Stefon Diggs
https://pagesix.com/2025/12/29/celebrity-news/cardi-b-hits-back-at-mean-fans-dragging-her-relationship-with-stefon-diggs-i-cant-go-back-in-time/

📚 This Week’s Recommendation:
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
https://a.co/d/48H6CPB

Sanaa Lathan on self love and thinking for yourself
https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaalathanaloha/video/7538911831193160990

Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode
https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341

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🕰️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Tea Time
03:20 Imani Smith
07:18 Men, Illiteracy, and Misogyny
18:06 Ignoring Red Flags
22:52 Stefon Diggs and Cardi B
30:27 Womanhood Outside of Patriarchy
46:00 Prioritizing Health and Self Care
51:48 The Journey of Self Discovery
01:03:09 Practical Steps Toward Authenticity
01:21:49 Mailbag: Are Men Meaner to Women Over 30?
01:39:35 Poll Results

🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.

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