To my lovely gals of the galaxy, Women’s History Month is a big month for Gals Guide. Granted, what we do in March is the same as what we do 365 days a year – highlight women of history – but we’re especially busy each March. Which makes what I’m doing all the more radical. […]
Leah starts off Rest as Resistance Month with the woman who wrote the book on it, Tricia Hersey. Learn all about the amazing teaching artist and founder of the Nap Ministry. “Rest is a healing portal to our deepest selves. Rest is care. Rest is radical.” – Tricia Hersey from Rest is Resistance. Learning Theme […]
Katie continues Rooted in Self Month by telling us about Joan Didion. Learn about the writer who was a pioneer in the form of New Journalism. Joan wrote essays, articles, novels, and screenplays. Writing was therapeutic and helped her process the death of her husband and daughter. Learn about Joan’s years of magical thinking. Learning […]
2026 THEME IS REBELLION There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them. This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships. What did we learn in the Gal’s Guide 2025 #RebelGalEra? It’s time to […]
Katie continues Personal Change month with a neuroscience journalist who covers drugs, addition and public policy. Learn about Maia Szalavitz on this week’s episode. Joined by Leah, Katie and Klaire Lockheart. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of […]
Takeaways Writers love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.” “The atmosphere created was uplifting and wonderful.” “The meditation style was wonderful and brought a relaxing break to my week.” “Leah has a way of making a space so warm and encouraging. This class embraced a mantra […]
Scroll down for video presentation +movie clips from Heidi’s presentation CHANGE IN TIME – 3:00pm Eastern Time. The event started live earlier so that Heidi – who is in Spain – isn’t coming to us live at 2am her time. Below is the recorded presentation. Join Gal’s Guide for a special event to learn about […]
Bonnie starts off Injustice Month with a crusader for justice, Ida B. Wells. As an author, journalist, and civil rights leader, Ida brought information and power to the movement for African-American equality. She was one of the founders of the NAACP and was forcibly removed from a train for the color of her skin in […]
Rebellious Creative Expression continues on the Gal’s Guide Podcast. Josh talks about Françoise d’Eaubonne, the French author who coined the term ecofeminism. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? […]
Katie finishes up Solidarity Month by talking about the author Jessie Redmon Fauset. As an editor of The Crisis as well as a poet and novelist, Jessie showcased the true image of African-American life. Her characters were working professionals and dealt with themes of feminism, “passing” and racial discrimination. Learn more about Jessie on this […]
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