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Stewardess Rebellion

The Aviation drink with gin has really kicked in! Katie wraps up aviation month with the power of the Great Stewardess Rebellion. Inspired by the amazing book of the same name by Nell McShane Wulfhart. We also talked about the window, aisle, or middle seat before we got really upset with the sexism in the […]

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Third Annual Gal’s Guide Anthology 2024 THEME IS NOURISH Gal’s Guide seeks prose or poetry about nourishment. Does a certain food nourish you? What else is necessary for your growth? What helps sustain your health? What fosters a positive state of mind? What is a feeling or belief that you have cultivated that kept you […]

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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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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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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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Aviation Gals

Let’s set our sights high! This month we celebrate the gals who defy gravity, control massive technology, and are the Top Gun in their class. Yay for Aviation Gals! Special Events This Month Get in Touch. Don’t hesitate to reach out with the contact information below, or send a message using the form. Library Hours

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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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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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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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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 […]