Denise talks about Dame Helen Mirren as leads a fantastic conversation on ageism in Hollywood. Why is it that male actors over 40 get 80% of the leading roles? Why is it that actresses have their resume tossed aside if it reads over 40? We're answering the world's problems but we're also not sure if … Continue reading Helen Mirren (& Ageism in Hollywood)
Katie rebels and brings research, statistics, and insight to start a lively discussion on how helpful or harmful romantic comedies are for real relationships. The gal-pals also travel back in time and ask the existential question, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" YouTube Version https://youtu.be/QHjznd7sAKo Show Notes & Extras: Gal Pals this month are Dr. … Continue reading Are Romantic Comedies Bad For Women?
We're Back! Birthday girl, Bonnie starts off movie month with Kathleen Shannon a Canadian film director and producer who founded Studio D. Government funded this film studio was dedicated to women filmmakers, a first in the world. Fellow gal-pals, Leah Leach, Katie Harris, and Denise Jaeckel also start voting for syphilis again. Anything can happen … Continue reading Kathleen Shannon
Gal’s Guide is building the first independent women’s history library. Each month we push to expand our collection to include a diverse look at women from different backgrounds, occupations, and regions. This month we want to expand our coverage of women in movies. Here are the top 20 books we would love to add to the library! AUDREY … Continue reading We Need Movie Books
Mad Women: The Other Side of Life on Madison Avenue in the '60s and Beyond by Jane Maas. Women of Design: Influence And Inspiration from the Original Trailblazer to the new Groundbreakers by Armin Vit Deadly Persuasion: Why Women and Girls Must Fight the Addictive Power of Advertising by Jean Kilbourne Am I Thin Enough … Continue reading Gal’s Guide Recommended Reads and Views for Women in Advertising
You might see a gal play 3 trumpets at once on America’s Got Talent this month and wonder “Who is that?!” Well, get ready for a ride learning about Gunhild Carling, a performer who plays multiple instruments loves to Rick Roll, plays for the King of Sweden, and is a master at making up a … Continue reading Gunhild Carling – Gal’s Guide Podcast
The gal pals finish up Women's History Month with Leah's 1 thing being about Coco Chanel. Now, Leah has talked about Coco before on Your Gal Friday but after 2 years, she's still processing and this time she doesn't have to keep it PG-13. What's the worst that could happen? Joined by Bonnie, Josh … Continue reading Gal’s Guide Podcast – Coco Chanel
Updated: Our speaker Dr. Leah Leach is having health issues and needed to take care of herself however, we are still meeting. New topic is.... In going along the Women's History Month, March 28, is going to be an interactive night where we are calling on everyone to participate and bring in ONE COOL THING … Continue reading March Meeting – Women’s History Month
This week Edan keeps her 1 Cool Black History Thing all in the family. Edan shares the amazing life and legacy of her Great-Grandfather Willis Richardson, a playwright who was the first African-American to have a non-musical production on Broadway. His plays live on today in museums and on stage. Learn all about this amazing … Continue reading Gal’s Guide Podcast – Willis Richardson
It’s Black History month and a new group of gal-pals have joined together to share 1 cool thing. This week Bonnie shines a light on artist Kara Walker’s who work with silhouettes, sugar sculpture, and puppets are more than meets the eye. Full Episode YouTube Version https://youtu.be/050lfypB8jQ Show Notes This month's Gal Pals are: Kim … Continue reading Gal’s Guide Podcast – Kara Walker
