BURLESQUE PERFORMER AND FRENCH SPY Josephine Baker was born in 1906 in Missouri, she had a terrible childhood, I mean terrible. Little formal education, no indoor plumbing, poor, always hungry, abused, and homeless for a time. She made some money dancing on street corners at the age of 13. Her dancing led her to New […]
November’s theme is #BookGals! Paulette Hoover, as a retired elementary school teacher of 31 years, has taught thousands of children and gained many fond and fantastic memories throughout her career. Her experiences with her students and her four children have encouraged her to write books for all children to develop a love for reading. She […]
All about the books and the gals who write them. Lisa Leo is back controlling the time machine and joined by gal-pals Dr. Leah Leach and Bonnie Fillenwarth to talk autobiographies on famous ladies, and fiction authors J.K. Rowling and Beth Frear. Who’s your favorite #BookGal? Your Host: Lisa Leo Gal Pals: Dr. Leah Leach […]
AUTHOR AND THE FLAPPER GIRL Born in 1900 in Alabama, she was born into a life of privilege, her father was a Supreme Court Judge of Alabama. As a teenager, Zelda was a dancer and socialite. She was the flapper girl you think of the 1920’s. She drank, she smoked, she pushed gender norms, and was risqué. She met […]
Writing that book? Good for you! Need some words of encouragement? We’ve been there too. We got you. Read these quotes from amazing female authors and get back to the page! 20 Motivational Writing Quotes From Female Authors “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison […]
For our March meeting, our speaker was Leah Leach, co-host of our podcast Your Gal Friday. She presented 13 gals that are more risqué or controversial than you’d hear about on our family-friendly podcast. Leah told the tales of pirates, erotic poets, spies, burlesque performers, and revenge-fueled painters. These gals stories are incredible, inspiring, and oh yeah, […]
In a world…where so many films get sequels or leave you hangin’ (we’re pointing fingers at you Avengers: Infinity War) Gal’s Guide Podcast only made you wait a week before coming back with a lively discussion on Taxi Driver, the Bechdel Test, and female tropes that are as interesting as a potted plant. You’re gonna wanna […]
Starting a new drinking game, inventing movie genres, shining a spotlight on female film pioneers who did way more innovations than even film students know, and throwing shade on New Jersey…that’s what was in the budget for part 1 of Episode #4 of the Gal’s Guide to the Podcast. Join the discussion using #MovieGals Your […]
We’re back! Directed By Women celebrations are happening all over the world this September and we’re so happy to put Indianapolis on the map! Gal’s Guide is hosting an out of this world celebration of female directors. The purpose of this free event is to educate, empower, and highlight women in the film industry, or women […]
We’ve collected 31 songs that speak of self and female empowerment. One for each day of the month or 2 hours of awesomeness. Think of it as an empowerment mixtape from Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy. YouTube playlist included. Tell us your favorites using #galpoweredsongs on social media or comment below. Rachel Platten – Fight […]
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