Gals Guide
Edan talks about family in this week’s episode and we’re so glad she does because her great-grandmother is someone we all should know about. Grace Wilson Evans was a strong voice for Black people and women in Terra Haute, Indiana. She stood up to the KKK and love libraries. She’s an amazing gal! Show Notes […]
It’s a new month and the gal pals are talking about amazing Black women of history. Bonnie Fillenwarth starts us off with Queen Nanny of the Maroons. A Chieftess of Jamaica who legend says caught bullets with her butt and fired them back! Learn about this gal! Show Notes & Extras This month’s gal pals […]
Gal’s Guide Library, home to the first women’s history lending library in the United States, is releasing its first anthology on March 19, 2022. Experience the world through the inspiration of women in this remarkable collection of 14 authors including, Angie Klink, Trudy Krisher, Dr. Leah Leach, and many more. Published in partnership with Gal’s […]
What more rebellious reading, going to the bathroom, or economics? You decide after this fascinating episode where Katie tells us about Polish economist and philosopher, Rosa Luxemburg. Show Notes & Extras This month’s gal pals are Katie Harris, Bonnie Fillenwarth, Lisa Cardona and Dr. Leah Leach Bonnie already talked about Benazir Bhutto and Lisa talked […]
“Stuffs gonna happen” just might be our new motto of the show. After finding out what music the gal pals find revolutionary Lisa follows the advice of her bartender and reads “Seducing and Killing Nazi’s” and tells us the amazing story of three Dutch teenagers, Hannie, Freddie, and Truus who did their part for the […]
We’re back!!! Season 5 starts the revolution with Bonnie talking about the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto. Show Notes & Extras Start of season 5!!!!!! It’s the start of Revolutionary Gal Month This month’s gal pals are Katie Harris, Bonnie Fillenwarth, Lisa Cardona, and Dr. Leah Leach Book Club shout out Bonnie’s […]
It’s the last episode of Season 4 of the Gal’s Guide Podcast! Leah talks about the Indigenous gal who was known for way more than just one thing! Zitkála-Šá was an activist, writer, and was the first Native American to write an opera. Learn about this fascinating woman who used her skills and talents to […]
Our Mission Our library is transitioning into an academy. Gals Guide showcases hard-earned wisdom found in books, visual arts, and shared stories from women past and present. Our mission is to share women’s achievements and lessons learned to strengthen women’s voices and make the world a more equitable place. Turning history into action and reflection, […]
Bonnie starts off Indigenous Month with the Alaskan Civil Rights hero, Elizabeth Peratrovich. We also pay homage to the native lands that house the Gal’s Guide Library and our homes. Show Notes & Extras New theme! Indigenous Gals! Gal pals this month are – Leah Leach, Bonnie Fillenwarth, Katie Harris, and Edan. Bonnie’s Etsy Edan’s […]
Elyssa wraps up Disney Gal Month with the wonderful history of the first woman hired in the Disney Story Department. Bianca Majolie was behind many of the “Silly Symphonies” and your favorite characters. She brought the heart instead of the pranks to the Disney stories. She was also the only woman in the room. Show […]
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