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Welcome to Advanced TV Herstory, the podcast that connects the dots of TV & feminism and American politics & culture. We tell the stories of women in TV who have had a profound impact on the confidence and aspirations of generations of girls and women.

We highlight the pioneering journalists, talented actresses, and gutsy writers who challenged societal norms and provide historical context for their achievements within the cultural and political trends of the time. By exploring the past, we ensure that the struggles, triumphs, and milestones of these women are not lost to history.

Hosted and produced by television scholar Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Advanced TV Herstory is more than just a podcast. It is a research-based examination of the evolution of television and women in our society. Each episode is an opportunity to inspire listeners to believe in themselves, challenge norms, break barriers, and shape the future of television and our world.

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Dec 9, 2017

The Facts of Life and Living Single's Kim Fields is on hand to discuss her 2017 book Blessed Life. Kim and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams discuss what prompted Kim to write this book at a time of mid-life and mid-motherhood. Kim shares revelations, inspirations and challenges that occurred in varying stages of her career. She also talks about her Facts of Life character's representation and impact for Black girls and viewers of color. Kim and Cynthia reflect on the emergence of women who believe in themselves and are finding and sharing their voices through books, podcasts and social media. Referring to some dark moments of self-doubt Kim shared in the book, she tells her story about how Liza Minnelli, guesting on a talk show, helped motivate her back to her "core."

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-fields/blessed-life/9781478923398/?lens=faithwords