The Truth About Feminism and Midlife Womanhood with Marianna Marlowe In this conversation, Junie Moon sits down with Latina writer and scholar Marianna Marlowe to explore identity, cultural roots, feminism, personal liberation, and the stories that shape us as women in midlife. Marianna’s memoir Portrait of a Feminist opens a doorway to understanding how our early messages about gender and culture affect love, self expression, and personal power. What You Will Learn • How feminism can feel grounded and human • How cultural influence and upbringing shape identity • How patriarchy limits both women and men • Why midlife is a powerful moment to reclaim your voice • How telling the truth about your life creates liberation mariannamarlowe.com Grab her debut memoir, Portrait of a Feminist at Bookhelp.org Marianna Marlowe is a Latina writer who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. After devoting years to academic writing, her focus now is creative nonfiction that explores issues of gender identity, feminism, cultural hybridity, intersectionality, and more. Her debut memoir, Portrait of a Feminist, was published in February, 2025 with She Writes Press. Her second memoir, Portrait of a Mestiza, will be published in March, 2026. Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com
