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Who is Tara?

by Leah Leach INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. WHO IS TARA? Tara is the female representation of compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment. She is a […]

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Women of Agents of SHIELD

Kami finishes up Marvel Gal’s Month with her 3 favorite women of “Agents of SHEILD” and a plea to Kevin Fiege. There is also a lot of talk about our 3rd favorite dinosaur. Show Notes & Extras Favorite Marvel character A Marvel character you can’t stand Who would win in a battle between Scarlet Witch and […]

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Victoria Alonso

Her name is on every Marvel movie since Ironman, get to know the extremely awesome, Victoria Alonso! Show Notes & Extras Produced every Marvel movie since Ironman What’s a producer? GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film for the Eternals Victoria’s origin story Whiskey & Sunshine Article IMDB Marvel Wiki AP interview about being the most […]

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Louise “Weezie” Simonson

On your left!” We are back from break celebrating American’s Ass and Bonnie starts off Marvel Gal’s Month talking about Marvel comic book editor and author, Louise “Weezie” Simonson!  Show Notes & Extras Marvel Database Women in Comics Wiki About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? […]

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Barbara May Cameron

Co-founder of GAI (Gay American Indians), Barbara May Cameron is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and amazing advocate for Gay American Indians. She even ran the San Francisco Pride Parade from 1980-1985. Learn about this fantastic GAI Gal!  Show Notes & Extras This month’s pals are Katie Harris, Bonnie Fillenwarth, Dr. Leah Leach, and J.C. Seig. […]

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Rosa Bonheur

J.C. tells us about a successful lesbian French painter who was known for portraits and animal paintings. Rosa leaves a great legacy as well as her stance on rejected gender roles. She painted what she wanted to paint and was a trailblazer and influencer! Also, she had a pet otter!  Show Notes & Extras This […]

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Lesley Gore

It’s Pride Month!!! Bonnie is starting us off with a musical icon who not many of us knew was gay. But it’s okay because It’s her party and she can cry if she wants to! Learn all about the fab Lesley Gore!  Show Notes Our guests this month are: Bonnie Fillenwarth, Katie Harris, J.C. Seig […]

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Film Club

Film Club closed on August 22, 2024. We had a great time talking about 25 films featuring women of history and or female-centered characters. Check out our film club picks. Most are available for check out at the Gal’s Guide Library. Past Film Club Picks Past Films June – LGBTQ+ Gal’s Month – Battle of […]

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Marie Tharp

Jenn wraps up Science Gal Month talking about Marie Tharp who was the first to map the Atlantic Ocean floor! Over time her work showed the existence of mountain ranges that extended over 40,000 miles around the globe.  Show Notes How Marie Tharp changed GeologyTharpe / Heezen Map of the ocean floors, published in 1977 […]

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Myers-Briggs

Did you know the Myers-Briggs personality test was designed by a mother and daughter? Did you know it’s used in hiring processes today? Learn about the interesting history of the test and see what you think.  Show Notes & Extras Isabel Briggs Myers (Wikipedia) Katharine Cook Briggs (Wikipedia) Persona: The Dark Truth behind Personality Tests […]

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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson

Science Gals Month continues! Katie ask what if we’d donate our bodies to science before telling us about the first female licensed doctor in Brittan. But Elizabeth Garret Anderson was more than that, she was also a suffragist and a mayor!  Show Notes Book – Stiff by Mary Roach (Amazon) Article – 11 Little Known […]

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Rosalind Franklin

Bonnie starts off Science Gals month talking about the “Dark Lady of DNA” Dr. Rosalind Franklin. You might know her better as the one who wrote all the notes about DNA and then some dude named Watson took them and published them first. Deliciously feisty episode! Show Notes Book: Rosalind Frankin: The Dark Lady of […]

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Celia Hunter

Katie closes up Naturalist Gals Month by telling us the story of Celia Hunter. This adventurer was a pilot and helped expand Alaska’s natural park system. She also founded the Alaska Conservation Foundation! About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient […]

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Maria Sibylla Merian

Bonnie is a “frost-tender flower!” Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan, and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel  Show Notes Fairyville Activities Maria’s Books […]

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Gene Stratton Porter

After getting a little squirrely talking about our “Nut House”, Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including Girl of Limberlost. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be […]