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Cross Stitch Tutorial & Patterns

Cross-stitching is a wonderful activity when you want to stab something a thousand times and not get arrested for it. It’s also a great activity for self-care as it can be a wonderful meditation to take time with each stitch and see an accomplishment of a row, a color, or a full design project. Cross-stitching […]

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Harriet Lane

Plunging necklines! Bachelor President! Bralettes! Cocaine! These are just a few of the wonderful things we talk about as we finish up First Ladies month. Debbi brings us the fantastic story of First Lady Harriet Lane who was the niece to the 15th President, James Buchanan and the first to have the official title of […]

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Helen Mirren (& Ageism in Hollywood)

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 […]

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Are Romantic Comedies Bad For Women?

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 Show Notes & Extras: Gal Pals this month are Dr. Leah […]

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Kathleen Shannon

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 […]

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Gal’s Guide Recommended Reads and Views for Women in Advertising

Nonfiction Films/Documentaries Feel free to leave more recommendations in the comments.

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Gunhild Carling – Gal’s Guide Podcast

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 […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Coco Chanel

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 and […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Willis Richardson

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 […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Kara Walker

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 Show Notes This month’s Gal Pals are: Kim Thatcher, […]