The Conservative Woman's Guide (Network of Enlightened Women)

Welcome to the Conservative Woman's Guide, a podcast for the Network of Enlightened Woman. Follow us as NEW's founder and president Karin Lips and Peyton Smith discuss college life, conservatism, personal growth and more.

Welcome to the first episode of the Conservative Woman’s Guide. Perhaps you’ve heard universities aren’t especially friendly to right-of-center students. Maybe you’ve sensed that young women are pressured to adhere to progressive ideals. The Network of Enlightened Women knows that situation all too well! That’s why we’ve launched this podcast to serve as a guide for young conservative women. The first season focuses on navigating higher education. Each week, we’ll offer essential advice to help guide conservative young women with everything they’ll need to know about the intimidating world of this liberal-dominated arena.

This week's hosts, Karin Lips and Peyton Smith, dive into preparing for college. Everything from dorm room design to picking majors, to finding the right clubs for you and making friends out of a sea of strangers. Fear not! The Conservative Woman’s Guide is here!

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Not sure how to get involved on campus? This week, Karin and Peyton dive into getting involved on campus--from the various organizations and causes you can join to how to balance your academics and extracurriculars.

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This week, Karin and Peyton discuss critical thinking on campus. They offer tips on how to find reliable news sources and share podcast and book recommendations. And they remind listeners not to and how to make sure you aren’t putting yourself in an echo-chamber.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

Campus Reform https://campusreform.org

The College Fix https://www.thecollegefix.com

Megyn Kelly Show https://open.spotify.com/show/0awxEJH88Xur0GHXuteBLw

Problematic Women https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/problematic-women/id1322694506

The Comment Section with Brett Cooper: https://www.dailywire.com/show/the-comments-section-with-brett-cooper

She Said/She Said podcast: https://shesaidshesaidpodcast.com/

Living away from home for the first time comes with a whole new set of responsibilities and considerations! Karin and Peyton break down the best routines to develop from scheduling homework time to setting a budget. Don’t miss their tips on dealing with homesickness.

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In college, you’re bound to deal with liberal professors. Karin and Peyton share their stories of when they faced adversity in the classroom and give their best tips on how to deal with these tough situations.

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This week, Karin is joined by special guest Mary Kate Cary, adjunct professor in the University of Virginia’s Department of Politics. They discuss how to find a professor mentor on your college campus and the benefits of having one. Plus, Mary Kate shares tips she learned serving as a White House speechwriter.

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This week, Karin is joined by special guest Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President at the Goldwater Institute. They discussfinding internships, standing out (in the right way!), and networking during your internship.

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This week, Peyton is joined by special guest Chloe Sparwath, NeW Campus Program Coordinator. They discuss finding friends with similar values, relying on friends for different things, and overcoming the loss of friendships. You won’t want to miss their funny stories and the friendship advice you need to hear.

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This week, Peyton is joined by special guest Julia Canzano, a NeW alumna who recently got engaged. They discuss all things relationships—navigating hookup culture, sticking to your values, and dating across party lines. Don’t miss Julia’s best piece of advice for single women at the end of this episode.

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This week, Karin and Peyton are back together discussing a special project. They share some of the backstory of this project, their favorite parts of it, and more advice for college women. Don't miss this insider's episode.

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This week, Karin is joined by Jordyn Ney, a NeW alumna who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss reaching across the political aisle on campus and the social struggles conservatives face on campus.

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This week, Karin is joined by Emma Foley, a NeW alumna who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss how to navigate finding conservative community on campus and some tips to help you get started in the media.

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In this week’s episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton is joined by Abby Daniels, a NeW alumna from American University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. She describes how she thinks you should lead with your personality not your politics. They discuss the concept of social points, how a conservative woman’s social life on campus differs from a liberal woman’s, and the importance of finding conservative community on campus.

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In this week’s episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Jessica Costescu, a NeW alumna from Georgetown University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus. They discuss her personal story of her family fleeing a communist country and how that impacted her campus activism.

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In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Tadie Self, a member of NeW at Texas Tech University, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on her school's student government as well as being a member of a sorority. They discuss the importance of getting involved on campus and how that involvement helped her transition to her internship on Capitol Hill.

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In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Cameron Teel, president of NeW at The University of Arizona, who shares her experience of being a conservative woman on campus and how to take advantage of different opportunities your school may provide. They discuss how she landed her internship with the Goldwater Institute and found a professor mentor on campus. Cameron also shares her best advice for other conservative women in college.

Her story along with the other women we've had the privilege of interviewing on our show are all featured in our new book, You're Not Alone: The Conservative Woman's Guide to College. Our book is launching in a week! If you want to be part of our launch team and get first access when it’s released, sign up here.

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You’re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College is now available on Amazon!

At the Network of enlightened Women, we see the challenges that conservative women are up against on their college campuses--from women's centers to women’s organizations pushing a liberal agenda and silencing dissent. It can be a lonely place for conservative women. This is what inspired NeW to publish You’re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College. Readers will get to know more than 20 college students and recent graduates as we share their real stories and advice.

In writing this book, Karin Lips, President of the Network of enlightened Women and editor of She’s Conservative: Stories of Trials and Triumphs on America's College Campuses, identifies problems on campus and provides practical tips on how conservative young women can thrive in this environment. This college guide covers the many struggles and real-life situations that college women may face whether they are freshmen or seniors. Chapters focus on topics such as selecting a college major, dealing with censoring from peers, finding a professor mentor, running for student government, building a community, landing your dream job or internship, and more!

You’re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College is available now for purchase on Amazon. Buy a copy today for yourself, your daughter, your granddaughter, or anyone else who wants to know what is happening on campuses. Equip yourself or someone you love with the practical tools and advice needed to navigate liberal campuses.

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Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Karin Lips is joined by Cherise Trump, the Executive Director at Speech First. They dive into the negative impact DEI programming is having on college campuses as well as the importance of free speech.

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Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Lyndsey Fifield, a visiting fellow at Independent Women’s Forum and homemaker. They discuss how to find the middle ground between girlbosses and tradwives along with what to do in your 20s to prepare yourself for work-life balance in your 30s.

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Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Karin Lips is joined by Patrice Onwuka, the Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. With Equal Pay Day on March 12, Karin and Patrice break down what's behind it. They discuss the relevant U.S. Census Bureau data, factors that contribute to pay differences, and policies that limit opportunities for women in the workplace.


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This week, on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Emily Sturge, Campus Reform Correspondent and student at the University of Florida. They dive into Emily’s experience as a conservative woman on campus as well as her take on the discussion around student loan forgiveness. 

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Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Peyton Smith is joined by Brittany Bertsche, Associate Director of Leadership Development at Passages Israel. They discuss how to combat antisemitism on campus. 

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Welcome back to The Conservative Woman’s Guide! In this week’s episode, Karin Lips is joined by Caroline Downey, education and multimedia reporter for National Review, Editor-in-Chief of The Conservateur, and a visiting fellow with IWF. Many young women are looking for an alternative to magazines such as Vogue, Cosmo, and Elle, which have been captured by the Left. Karin and Caroline discuss why conservative women are looking for an alternative, what it is like working in conservative media, and how to combat the leftist narratives being pushed by mainstream media to young women.  

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Delaney Ermshar, a student at Pepperdine University, for an episode on how to overcome obstacles on campus. They discuss the challenges Delaney faced while establishing a NeW chapter on her campus. Delaney also shares some of her best advice for other conservative students on campus. 

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Olivia Krolczyk, student at The University of Cincinatti. They dive into Olivia’s experience as a conservative woman on campus as well as her advice for how to deal with censorship from professors and peers. 

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This week, on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Paula Scanlan, ambassador at Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice and former collegiate swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to Protecting Women’s Sports. They discuss Paula’s experience as a teammate of Lia Thomas and the efforts of her college’s administration and student body to silence her and suppress her right to free speech. 

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This week, on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Peyton Smith is joined by Kimberly Hermann, Executive Director for Southeastern Legal Foundation, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to Title IX. They dive into the changes the Biden Administration wants to make to Title IX and what those will mean for the future of female-only spaces. 

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This week, on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Emily Jashinsky, culture editor at The Federalist and host of Federalist Radio Hour, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to the 2024 Election. They dive into the best ways to discuss the 2024 election with peers on campus, how to change someone’s mind, and what to do if someone personally attacks you.
 
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To kick off Season 3 of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Anita McBride, co-author of the book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women, and the first of its kind textbook, U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to first ladies and operations of the White House. They dive into Anita’s two decades of service in the White House, the legacies of the first ladies, and the injustices Afghan women are facing. 

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Alison Cheperdak, founder of Elevate Etiquette, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to etiquette. They dive into a discussion on why etiquette is important and best practices for the workplace, dinner parties, and more.     

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, for an episode on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to making our culture more family-friendly.  

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Miriam Weaver and Amy Jo Clark, hosts of the Chicks on The Right podcast, for an episode on getting educated on issues during a presidential election year.

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Ellie Porte, NeW alumna from American University, for an episode on navigating college and Capitol Hill as a conservative woman and being featured in Glamour magazine.  

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Hope Harvard, founder of Hope Beauty, for an episode on the Conservative Woman’s Guide to entrepreneurship. Hope shares her founding story and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Use code ENLIGHTENED at checkout for 10% off your next order at Hope Beauty!

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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Candace Cameron Bure, known as the Queen of Christmas movies, for an episode on her acting career and sticking to her values. Candace shares about her two latest Christmas movies, A Christmas Traveled and Home Sweet Christmas, her experience balancing her career and motherhood, and advice for listeners on being outspoken about their convictions.

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