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Katherine Johnson – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who is a math genius. Her calculations were pivotal in getting the first American in space and back home safely. But it didn’t stop there, from the early days of NACA testing airplanes and rocket all the way to the Space Shuttle Program she was there crunching the […]

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Dorothy Vaughan – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who was the first Black supervisor at what would become NASA, we’re talking about gal who taught herself a computer language that only a handful of people even knew existed. She was a mathematician, a teacher, and a Hidden Figure. Today we’re talking about the life and legacy […]

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

It’s October. October 16th to be exact. A new Marvel trailer is released and I don’t know if I can click fast enough to get it to my eyeballs. It’s the first official trailer of Black Panther and I’m stoked before I hit play. Black Panther is going to be a game changer. I followed […]

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Hidden Figures – Your Gal Friday

Your Gal Friday is back! The gals have made a few changes; Lisa Leo has lent her voice to the opening/closing of the show, Kate changed her name back, Phoebe has joined the Gal’s Guide board, and they are trying out a slightly different format. We let the gals explain in the first episode of […]

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February Meeting

Ever wondered where you get your drive? Your motivation? Ever thought about where your sense of purpose comes from or why you have the interests and aptitudes that you do? If these thoughts have ever wandered through your mind, then come to Gal’s Guide February meeting and find out how to uncover the answers! Genealogy: […]

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My Support System is Books

Sometimes when you are lost in the endless cold that is winter in Indiana it can be a challenge to see where support can come from. You probably see articles and list of great resources and know that picking up the phone to call your closest dearest people will help…but sometimes for me it feels […]

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My Mentor Dared Me To Dream

Having a mentor or even just people you can look up to is extremely important. I don’t think I realized how important mentors were until I decided at the age of 17 that I wanted to be a film maker and I had no immediate female role models at the time. The arts is arguably […]

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January Meeting

When and why do we need support systems? What kind of support systems are out there? Lead by Kim Thatcher, these are the questions we will bring to light at this month’s meeting. We’ll take part in discussion, activities, and supply information you can use to improve your life. No one is in this alone. […]

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Professional Support Systems

Many times we turn to our friends for support when life gets rough but when that’s not enough, turn to professionals. There are many wonderful people who are here to help. We’ve collected hotlines and websites that offer support to those in need in the United States. National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 A national network of […]

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Galentine’s Day Fundraiser

Before the day we celebrate our love for our significant others, we take a little time to celebrate the besties in our life. These are the gals we turn to in triumph, defeat and utter confusion. The ones who tell us the truth even when it can hurt. They are our rock and we love […]