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Gals Guide Anthology: Rebellion

Our 5th Anthology will be released on July 21.48 pieces about rebellion by 39 international authors! This page will update with book tours, awards, book specs, and the author list. Awards Jury Awards Announcing 3 medal winnersTuesdayJune 23, 20268pm Easternon Zoom(Link posted in June) People’s Choice Awards Voting will begin July 21, 2026Voting will close […]

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Leah Chase

Katie continues our learning theme – Nourishment & the Table – by talking about the Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase. Learn why her restaurant, Dooky Chase, was named one of the 40 most important restaurants of the past 40 years by Food & Wine. Learning Theme of 2026 About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join […]

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Alexis Nikole Nelson

Amy Dalton is back on the show! Amy continues our learning theme – Nourishment & the Table by talking about The Black Forager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. Learn from this adorable forest fairy of a woman, all about how the outdoors are full of things we can eat and how we can have fun learning what […]

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Claire Saffitz

Bonnie starts our learning theme – Nourishment & the Table by talking about Desert Person, Claire Saffitz. Claire’s describes being a desert person as “an attitude; it’s about embracing cooking and eating as fundamental sources of pleasure.” Learning Theme of 2026 About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us each week to learn different aspects of […]

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Call to Rest

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. […]

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Tricia Hersey – The Nap Ministry

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 […]

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Joan Didion

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 […]

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Call for Submissions 2026

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 […]

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Maia Szalavitz

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 […]

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2025/2026 Writing Workshop

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 […]