The Cauldron



Co-Founder



The Cauldron was founded in 2018 by Carlie Febo and Kate McBride, two feminist killjoys working hard to create community by elevating platonic intimacy, getting angry, and thinking critically about celebrating each other and ourselves. The Cauldron is a radical feminist social practice focusing on transformative experiences through intentional gathering, vulnerability, and fostering community.


For two years, they hosted monthly communal meals to book clubs to numerous citywide meet-ups and topic-specific workshops. They were hired to curate a wall of quotes at the entrance of the exhibition ‘Women Take The Floor’ at the Museum of Fine Art, Boston. Although events are not currently active, Kate and Carlie of The Cauldron continue to believe in what can happen when we consciously gather.


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photo by Katytarika Bartel



Museum of Fine Arts, Boston



'Women Take the Floor' exhibit wall at the Museum of Fine Art, Boston curated by Carlie Febo and Kate McBride.



Adobo-Fish-Sauce



Artist Manager



​Adobo-Fish-Sauce fuses spoken word, cooking, intentionality, vulnerability, and joy to create a one of a kind experience that can’t be found in any kitchen or open mic. Carlie Febo served as manager of the nationally touring performance duo Adobo-Fish-Sauce from 2017-2019. While serving as AFS manager, Carlie supported and guided all events, performances, organization, and artistic growth. She managed budgets, contracts, and communications with collaborators. Currently, Carlie serves as their photographer and support with social media


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Creative Youth Development



M.A., Museum Education



Carlie has worked in Creative Youth Development programs around the city of Boston in organizations like ICA Teens, MassLEAP, and Urbano Project. She believes that out-of-school art-based programs give youth a seat at the table, empower them to learn from their histories, and guide them to challenge the future. Carlie has planned and implemented all types of teen events from year-long programs to small intimate gatherings to large-scale ‘Teen Nights’ and three-day conferences. Giving young people the tools to explore themselves through art has proven to leave lasting impacts on communities.



Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam (FEMS)



Board President



Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam (FEMS) is a literary non-profit that exists to empower, create space for, and celebrate feminine people and their voices through poetry. FEMS organizes an annual poetry slam tournament in addition to holding panels, workshops, and events year-round. In these capacities FEMS aims to drive collaboration, provide radically accessible spaces, and enrich the creative wellbeing of our community. Carlie has been the Board President of FEMS since 2017.


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