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People Are Scary – Learn How to Digest Complex Female Creatures of History

Takeaways People 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 […]

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Comparing and Contemplating Hero’s Journey and Heroine’s Journey in Writing and Life

Takeaways People 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 […]

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Tribute to Henrietta Lacks

This event has passedThe recording is available for purchase on Gals Guide Patreon page Join Gals Guide for a powerful evening honoring Henrietta Lacks’ contributions and reflecting on the important lessons her story continues to teach. Henrietta’s cancer cells were taken and sold without her consent. Her name was nearly erased as HeLa cells became […]

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Lindsay’s Five Recommends

Anonymous Was a Woman: A Celebration in Words and Images of Traditional American Art – and the Women Who Made It by Mirra Bank The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith Mozart’s Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music by Jane Glover Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by […]

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Beatrice Wood

Katie is taking a pottery class and found inspiration and kinship with Beatrice Wood. Beatrice was a potter and involved with the Dada movement, giving her the nickname “Mama of Dada.” Learn about Beatrice’s fascinating life in pottery, art, literature, and French names we struggle to say.  Learning Theme of 2026 About The Gal’s Guide […]

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ANNOUNCEMENT – Gals Guide Womens History Academy

Are you ready for the next evolution of Gals Guide?  From our founder: Leah Leach I’ve been hinting at and working on epic plans for the next evolution of Gals Guide. I’ve been working on this for years, and I’ve finally got the pieces of the puzzle to fit together. I needed to wait and […]

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Elizabeth Keckley

Bonnie starts Creativity & Expression month by talking about Elizabeth Keckley. From slavery to the personal dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln, learn about Elizabeth and her dress-making business. Learning Theme of 2026 About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us each week to learn different aspects of personal and collective well being. Each of our presenters […]

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Debs

Our dragon’s name is Debs. Debs is a delightful dragon named after our friend and author Debra Kemp. We called her Debs. She said that only her friends could call her Debs. She also said that if you wronged her, she would murder you in her next book. She was a perfect mix of friendly […]

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Eunice Kennedy Schriver

Katie finishes up Movement & Joy in the body month by talking about Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her work creating Special Olympics. Did you know Special Olympics first started with Eunice hosting a summer camp on her farm in Maryland? Learn more about Eunice and her work on behalf of persons with disabilities. Learning Theme […]

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Dorothy “Tommy” Dermody

Jackie continues our learning theme of finding wellness with Movement & Joy in the body. Jackie talks about Dorothy “Tommy” Dermody, the Irish fencer who was from County Tipperary. Not only did she compete in the Olympic Games, but she also made movement and fitness invaluable for kids around Ireland. Learning Theme of 2026 About […]