Bonnie starts of courage month with a gal who was so courageous she ran for President of the United States before women even had the right to vote. Learn about the unique history of Victoria Woodhull, a woman who was certainly ahead of her time! About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure […]
Riwo finishes up Freedom Month talking about a San Diego Public Librarian who stood up for Japanese-American children during World War 2 internments. Clara Breed sent books, letters, and support to young readers imprisoned in camps — protecting their right to read and reminding them they were not forgotten. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join […]
Katie continues Freedom Month, talking about SlutWalk – an international movement. SlutWalk were protests to stop people asking “what was she wearing” when discussing rape and sexual assault victims. A call to end slut-shamming as well as ending rape culture. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous […]
Bonnie starts off Freedom Month talking about Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolution. 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 […]
Riwo finishes up Injustice Month with the mother of the LGBTQ movement, Barbara Gittings. She organized with Frank Kameny the first gay rights protest on July 4, 1965. She also fought for gay literary rights and gay mental health rights. She found community and started a movement. Podcast note: We’re on break for the rest […]
Katie continues Injustice Month with a suffragette. Lucy Stone spoke out for women’s rights, was the first Massachusetts woman to earn a college degree, and even kept her name when she married. Learn all about Lucy. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from […]
Bonnie starts off Injustice Month with a crusader for justice, Ida B. Wells. As an author, journalist, and civil rights leader, Ida brought information and power to the movement for African-American equality. She was one of the founders of the NAACP and was forcibly removed from a train for the color of her skin in […]
Katie closes up Innovation Month with a gal who invented a new rocket fuel. Learn about Mary Sherman Morgan and how her invention of Hydyne helped launch the United States’ first satellite. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each […]
Bonnie continues Innovation Month (that’s weird to type, normally Bonnie starts a month! ) with a rebel with a need for speed! Beatrice Shilling, also called Tilly, was an aerospace engineer and motorcycle racer. Learn about this British innovator who broke records and saved lives! About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure […]
Riwo starts off Innovation Month with a rebel with a board game. Learn about the actual inventor of the game Monopoly, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie. Her story and what she was trying to teach us is way more in-depth that you might have been led to believe. Video About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on […]
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