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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 […]

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Nourish Writing Workshop

GALS GUIDE WRITING WORKSHOP RETURNS WITH NEW SOURCES OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO WRITE AND SHARE YOUR WORK! The 2023 workshop will dive deeper into the Born of Many Mothers (BOMM) Method developed by Dr. Leah Leach. This is a compassion “recipe” that uses the ingredients of women’s history, mythology, mother stories, and compassion. This […]

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Disabled Gals

On July 26, 1990, the American Disability Act (ADA) was signed into law. To celebrate, the Gal’s Guide Library is putting a spotlight on the amazing disabled gals around the world and in our vibrant communities. Special Events This Month First Friday July 7 is a wonderful day to stop by the library. We are […]

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Joyce Hobson & Alice Armstrong

Katie wraps up Ham-co Gals month with not 1 but 2 awesome STEM ladies! Joyce Hobson was the first female doctor in Hamilton County in 1879. Alice Armstrong was the first female patent holder in Hamilton County. The gals also talk about how the windows and floors in Noblesville are “unique” (AKA not plum, not […]

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Dirty Helen

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Lisa continues the month talking about Helen Worley Cromell, or Dirty Helen, the ‘good time party girl. 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 […]

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Avriel Shull

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Barb continues the month talking about Avriel Shull, a successful self-taught architect, designer and artist. 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? […]

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Lulu Miesse

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Leah starts off the month talking about the gal who organized for the local library and started the local bookmobile, Lulu Miesse. 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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Hamilton County Gals

Our June theme ties into the Bicentennial of Hamilton County, Indiana. Celebrate with us as we shine a spotlight on our local heroine of the past and the present. We’re also getting ready for our History Faire! We’re looking for awesome people to research a person from Ham Co, create a presentation board, and dress […]

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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 […]