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Tye Leung Schulze

Leah finishes Political Change Month with the first Chinese woman to vote in America…and she was a pinball wizard. I know, I know seems like a jump but it’s a journey and we’re in it together. Learn all about Tye Leung Schulze in the final episode of Season 8. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join […]

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Jeannette Rankin

Katie continues Political Change Month by talking about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the United States. The Republican Representative for Montana in 1916 and again in 1940. To this date, Jeannette is the only congresswoman to have represented Montana. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to […]

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Gal's Guide Podcast Podcasts Politics Rebels

Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Bonnie starts of Political Change Month with the infamous Alice Roosevelt. Have you heard the quote by her dad Theodore Roosevelt? “I can do one of two things. I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice Roosevelt. I cannot possibly do both.” Learn why on this week’s episode. About The […]

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Gal's Guide Podcast Ireland LGBTQ History Podcasts Politics Rebels

Lady Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby

Leah wraps up Defiance Month with a pair of queer Irish ladies that she found so adorably defiant that she just wanted to be in their orbit and share their story. Remember Leah is high on cold medicine as she talks about Lady Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby. The Ladies of Llangollen were two upper-class […]

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National Organization for Women (N.O.W.)

Julie continues Defiance Month by talking about N.O.W. The National Organization for Women. 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 our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? Is she breaking news? Is she safe for work? […]

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Kathrine Switzer

Katie continues Defiance Month by talking about Kathrine Switzer. After a Jock tried to rip off her bib number, Kathrine is the first woman to officially run the Bost Marathon. Leah’s on cold medicine, Bonnie’s craftin’ without deadlines, and Julie’s back. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know […]

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Gal's Guide Podcast Podcasts Rebels Scary Gals

Olga of Kiev

Bonnie starts Defiance Month with Olga of Kiev. A gal who killed a lot of people who tried to marry her and yet was made a saint. Leah’s on cold medicine, Katie’s writing letters, and Julie’s back. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women […]

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Dorothea Dix

Leah finishes up Personal Change Month with a gal who experienced the effects of mental illness and decided to create better conditions (not perfect) for those afflicted with mental illness. As Dorothea Dix fought for the humanity of the mentally ill, the culture started to shift more humanely as well. Knowing we still have *LOTS* […]

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Art Gal's Guide Podcast Painting Podcasts Rebels

Lee Krasner

Klaire continues Personal Change month with an abstract painter whose legacy personally effects one of our Gal Pals. Learn about Lee Krasner on this week’s episode. Joined by Leah, Katie and Bonnie. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each […]

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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 […]