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Some real f**kery has been going down across the country, and what's clear is that it's not just aimed just at books. But you absolutely cannot talk about book bans without talking about anti-trans, anti-gay, anti-CRT legislation. Especially in 's home state of Florida.

It makes you wonder — if things have gotten worse in the past few years, what will 2023 hold for books, authors, and readers? Will we see more bans, more legislation aimed at eradicating certain identities?

The answer? Read more books! And follow a few of our friends that are always killing it with great intersectional recs: .books and

It's time BEBES to set our price. Last week, our episode dropped for Getting What You're Worth where we discuss all things equal pay and - you guessed it - asking for what you're worth. Our favorite Kansas City creator, , founder of , joins us to share her own personal journey. Kelcie is a writer, editor, and artist passionate about feminism, intersectionalism, local activism, q***r representation, and strengthening community.

Time is money, hunny.

Sup snowflakes, ❄️⛄ we know that the holiday isn't complete without schooling your MAGA coworker about intersectional feminism and the state of diversity and equity in the workplace at the company party. Us BABEs got you covered for all the uncomfortable conversations with some fun activities inside. Check off your secret Santa list and grab them a copy now! LiNk iN BiO.

"Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” – Mae West

Are you surprised that 60% of women have NEVER negotiated their salary? Your worth is by no means determined by your earnings but if you ever felt uncomfortable advocating for yourself, especially when it comes to your career, we've got a podcast episode for you! Our favorite BABE, from will be joining on this episode to share her own personal win advocating for her worth.

This is your sign to ask for what you want. BBHMM m-kaaaaay?

OK bebes now let's get in FORMATION! This podcast we talk about 🥁*drumroll please*🥁 "Why we Vote" with our friend and champion for fair and equitable elections, Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel! 💣 Ashley is an advocate for voting rights, working with organizations on the ground in Florida to share the importance of voting to younger people, various community groups and their impact on the election process. We'll be discussing the first time voting jitters, popping our poll cherries and the importance of election season!

How can you invest in yourself? What “deferred maintenance” do you need to take care of? What most of us really need right now is rest. Could you resolve to go to bed earlier a few days per week? Or would you have more energy if you improve your diet? Remember, the best resource that you have for making a contribution to the world is YOU. When that resource is depleted, your most valuable asset is damaged. In other words: When we underinvest in our bodies, minds, or spirits, we destroy our most essential tools for leading our best lives.

It's giving VIRTUE SIGNALING ya'll 🙄 Lately companies are being called out for supporting celebrities, and politicians for their lackluster effort to support social issues and jump on the bandwagon of movements when it suits them. While we can Nancy-Pelosi-Troll-Clap for companies showing up to do the BARE MINIMUM, companies shouldn't be afraid to do what's right.

In other words:
Virtue Signaling is the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue.

If you're anything like us, you've been using this cooler weather to get down on some reading. Here are three books - that are intersectional AF of course - to add to your holiday wish list that we think you'll love. In FACT, we loved them so much we added them to our library at .books to make it extra easy for ya to purchase. Not to mention, but Kelly has the most inclusive book collection we've ever seen AND every purchase supports local bookstores.