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Wally Funk

Leah’s super excited to tell you about one of her favorite Mercury 13 gals, who is also the oldest woman to go to space! It’s the delightful, Wally Funk! 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 […]

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aviation Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts

Mama Bird, Evelyn Johnson

Barb continues Aviation gals month with a high flyer who was born just 6 years after the Wright brother’s first flight. Learn about Mama Bird the female pilot with the highest number of flying hours in the world. She was a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and a founding member of the Morristown, Tennessee […]

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aviation Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts

Sophie Blanchard

Bonnie’s pick to start off Aviation Gal’s Month hits on her favorite things – her gal has a lot of names, she’s the first in a few things, and there is a puppy element. That being said, it’s a wild ride learning about Madame Sophie Blanchard, the French woman who was the first female professional […]

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Jordyn Zimmerman

Katie wraps up Disability Gals Month by talking about the amazing accessibility enthusiast, Jordyn Zimmerman.  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 breaking news? Would it be safe for work? A group of gals gathers to […]

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Activists Author Disabled History Gal's Guide Podcast History Inspirational Gals Podcasts Politics Rebels

Judith Heumann

Leah continues Disability Gals Month and celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by talking about an inspirational activist, Judith Heumann. 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 breaking news? Would it be safe for work? […]

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Astronomy Disabled History Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts Science Space STEM

Annie Jump Cannon

Edan continues Disability Gals Month telling us about the deaf astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. 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 breaking news? Would it be safe for work? A group of gals gathers to present […]

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Activists Asia Author Disabled History Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts Politics

Tammy Duckworth

Bonnie starts us celebrating disabled gals. First up, we learn about U.S. State Senator Tammy Duckworth. Tammy is a retired Lieutenant Colonel. She is the first woman with a disability to be elected to Congress. The First double amputee in the Senate. The first senator to give birth while in office. About The Gal’s Guide […]

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Asia Author Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts Science STEM

Chein Shiung Wu

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Bonnie finishes up the month talking about the Queen of Physics, Chein Shiung Wu! Show Notes & Extra 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 breaking news? Would […]

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Patsy Takemoto Mink

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Katie continues by discussing what she learned about the first woman of color to the U.S. House of Representatives, Patsy Takemoto Mink! Show Notes & Extra About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about […]

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Asia Author Environment Gal's Guide Podcast History Podcasts

Junko Tabei

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Barb starts us out with Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei. Junko is the first woman to summit Mt. Everest. Show Notes & Extras 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 […]