Women of HERstory: A Podcast
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 37 ratingsHosted by Heather Ashley and Joe Ortiz, Women of HERstory: A Podcast is a twice weekly podcast dedicated to celebrating and recognizing women who made, or are making their mark on our society.
The first episode of the week is a biographical dive in to a woman of the past or present, the second of the week is an interview with a woman who is doing her thing, making boss lady moves!
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BONUS Interview! Kelly Surette: Creator of Moms the Musical
July 21, 2021 15:13 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBKelly Surette is the creator of Moms the Musical, a new musical showcasing what motherhood is really like. The NYC Workshop will be performed live in NYC July 24th, and is open for industry professionals (investors and producers). Not a producer, but still want to experience the incredible show? No problem! It will be live streamed, and tickets are available for $5 with all proceeds going to Moms for Moms NYC, a charity in NYC serving single mothers. https://www.momsformomsnyc.org/ In this ...
Season 2 Finale: Blooper City
July 06, 2021 19:44 - 15 minutes - 15 MBCan you believe it?? Season 2 of Women of HERstory: A Podcast has reached it's end. Things certainly don't always go as planned when we're recording... so we've compiled our favorite bloopers from over the last 6 months for your listening pleasure. We sincerely thank you all for listening to our show, we wouldn't be here without you! Hopefully this episode puts a little smile on your face. Don't go too far! We will be coming back in August with not just new episodes, but a whole lot more. T...
Interview. Michelle Lam: Founder of BKLYNITE Media
July 02, 2021 16:27 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBMichelle Lam started as a publicists on Wall Street, and decided to take her big business tools in marketing to a smaller, local level. Her passion is evident, and in this interview she tells us about why she loves being the bridge between her clients and the public, growing a supportive community, being open to new experiences, and so much more! www.ofherstory.com Instagram/Twitter: @bklynitemedia Facebook/LinkedIn: Bklynite Media
Clara Campoamor: Spanish Politician/Suffragette
June 29, 2021 19:20 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBClara Campoamor is regarded as the primary architect behind the Spanish woman's right to vote. Finding her passion later in life, she worked to make equality for all an attainable goal. She argued for women's voting rights in front of 470 men and just one woman (whom ended up arguing against Clara's call for equality). www.ofherstory.com
Interview. Love Itoya: Greek-Nigerian Singer-Songwriter
June 25, 2021 16:16 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBLove Itoya's "anthems" will make you want to bust a move. In this interview, Love shares with us where she gathers her inspiration from, collaborating with her family, why sharing stories is important, and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveitoya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveitoya/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcil5Zfee98O952EigEJXg Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoveItoya?s=09 www.ofherstory.com
Madalena Caramuru: The First Literate Woman in Brazil
June 22, 2021 16:39 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMadalena is widely considered as the first literate woman in Brazil. With a new world opening up to her, she used her own hand to pen a letter to Father Manuel, the head of the Jesuits at the time, calling for the end of the mistreatment of the Indigenous people, and for women to have the same education that was available to men. Because there isn't much information about her life other than a few notable events, we delve into the Jesuits' presence in Brazil, and how they affected the cultur...
Interview. Christine Burns: Co-Founder of WALT Institute
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBYou read that title correctly! We have part 2 of our interview series with the cofounders of WALT Institute. Christine Burns, the CEO of WALT Institute, shares with us how her background as an elite athlete has given her tools in her professional and personal life. She tells us how starting the day with a literal smile can change your entire outlook, and how we should all try to bounce FORWARD, not just bounce "back". https://www.waltinstitute.com/ Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIN: @wal...
Ahilyabai Holkar: The Philosopher Queen of Malwa
June 15, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBAhilyabai Holkar was revered for her ability to lead her people for 3 decades into growth, prosperity, and peace with her non-partisan and non-partiality approach. She was met with opposition, of course, but she is known as an extremely intelligent leader who promoted Dharma and industrialism in the 17th century! www.ofherstory.com
Interview. Angela How: Director/Producer/Writer
June 11, 2021 16:02 - 36 minutes - 34 MBAngela How chats with us about the North American release of her film Rock Sugar (titled BULLIED in N. America). She tells us what her experience has been in the film industry as an Asian woman, why BULLIED is an important story to tell, and so much more! www.rocksugarmovie.com
Mary Ann Brown Patten: First Female to Captain an American Clipper Ship
June 08, 2021 15:15 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBA story ripe enough to be a movie, a 19-year-old pregnant Mary steps in as Captain when her husband falls ill. Facing a mutiny, she is able to convince the crew to stand behind her, and they safely complete their dangerous journey. www.ofherstory.com
Interview. Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard: Co-Founder of the WALT Institute/Researcher
June 04, 2021 17:18 - 50 minutes - 38.8 MBDr. Elizabeth Pritchard co-founded The WALT Institute; a company focused on helping women in STEMM find life and work balance, and empower them to find their confidence and worth both inside and outside of their demanding professions. While their focus may be in that field, Dr. Pritchard and the WALT Institute have incredible words of wisdom that are applicable to any and all fields. www.waltinstitute.com (Free eBook resources available on Resilience, Managing Stress, Authentic Leadership ...
Florence Price: First African American Female Composer to have Work Played by a Major Symphony Orchestra
June 01, 2021 17:44 - 34 minutes - 38.5 MBFlorence Price's work was almost lost forever, until a couple in 2009 discovered 200 compositions in the home they purchased to renovate. Her work was a melding between the traditional romantic European composers in the classical music canon and her African American roots. She operated with two "handicaps"... she was a woman, and she was black. www.ofherstory.com anchor.fm/womenofherstorypodcast
Interview. Meghan Pulles: Emo-Positive Singer-Songwriter
May 28, 2021 16:33 - 51 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat does emo-positive mean? Give a listen to find out. NYC based musician, Meghan Pulles, shares with us the message behind her own special brand of music. She tells us what her creative process has looked like during the pandemic, allowing collaborations to influence her writing, why it's important to trust your own voice, and so much more! Instagram: instagram.com/meghanpulles Twitter: twitter.com/meghanpulles89 FB: Facebook.com/megpulles Website: meghanpulles.com INDIEGOGO: https://...
Beatrice Tinsley: Queen of the Cosmos
May 25, 2021 16:47 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBeatrice Tinsley is known at the "Queen of the Cosmos", and for a good reason, too. She came out swinging, boldly exploring new ideas on how the universe was expanding, and creating models of various galaxies. Beatrice proposed that each galaxy was different based on the rate of star birth, various chemical elements, and numerous other factors that had not been previously considered in the equation! Beatrice was diagnosed with cancer and passed at just 40 years old, but as she stated, the nu...
Interview. Britt-Marie Monks
May 21, 2021 16:19 - 57 minutes - 49.5 MBBritt-Marie Monks is the creator of The Honeymoon and Holiday Fixer! In this interview, she talks about how she got into the travel industry, the community she's been able to create with the women in her company, how a breast cancer diagnosis has changed her life, and everything in between! www.thehoneymoonfixer.com IG: @thehoneymoonfixer
Pandita Ramabai: Indian Education Activist and Feminist
May 18, 2021 15:32 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBThe controversial and inimitable Pandita Ramabai made incredible strides for the education and life quality of women in India. While during her lifetime she may have been outcast for how vocal she was about the true nature of the caste system and the way it marginalized women, the progress she made is still being felt today. After becoming a widow with a young daughter at the age of 23, she spent her time advocating for the rights of women, and arguing against the practice of child marriages.
Interview. Lili Roquelin: Singer-Songwriter/Producer
May 14, 2021 16:18 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBLili Roquelin is a singer-songwriter and producer. In this interview, she shares with us why she moved from France to pursue her music career in New York and who her favorite musicians are at the moment. Lili also talks to us about her newest album, Be Inspired, and what she hopes peaople gain from listening to it! Official website: http://liliroquelin.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/liliroquelin Twitter: http://twitter.com/liliroquelin YouTube: http://youtube.com/liliroquelin Music...
Catherine Breshkovsky: Russian Revolutionary
May 11, 2021 17:04 - 51 minutes - 46.1 MBCatherine Breshkovsky was born into aristocracy during the mid 1800s. From an early age she saw the injustices that surround the serfdom that was still practiced in Russia, and decided that it was her responsibility to join to revolution and make some changes. While she was able to escape the tsarist police forces numerous times, she was arrested on two different occasions. One resulting in a 20 year hard labor sentence in Siberia, and the other a lifetime sentence to Siberia.
Interview. Keisha Swafford: Sports Broadcaster/Podcaster
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 37.9 MBKeisha Swafford is an up and coming sports broadcaster! In this interview, she shares with us why she is passionate about sports and what they mean to her. Keisha is candid about her struggles with mental health, and tells us some of the ways she addresses them. Listen to her podcast: Ballin' with Keisha Instagram: @ballinwithkeisha Twitter: @keisha_writer24 Facebook: Keisha Swafford
Amelia Jenks Bloomer: Suffragette/Activist/Writer
May 04, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 39 MBHave you ever heard of "bloomers"? The loose pants gathered around the ankle, worn usually under a dress or skirt? Amelia Jenks Bloomer wrote about a new, more practical outfit for women in her newspaper, The Lily, published, written, and produced by women FOR women, and the outfit soon took on the name "bloomers". Amelia was a dedicated women's rights activist who was always looking to connect women together to help further the cause, including introducing Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cad...
Interview. Elaine Romanelli: Composer/Producer/Performer/Teacher
April 30, 2021 14:32 - 51 minutes - 39.5 MBElaine Romanelli talks about her upcoming virtual project that's been a year in the making, Songs for the Rest of Us. This project is a collection of songs written by women challenging the industry standards of who is represented on our grand stages. Elaine share with us why she felt the need to bring this collection to life, some challenges she's faced while producing the concert, powering through challenges, and so much more! Website: http://www.elaineromanelli.com/songsfortherestofus.htm...
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper: Scholar/Educator/Activist/Author
April 27, 2021 16:36 - 30 minutes - 32.9 MBDr. Anna Julia Cooper was the 4th African American woman to receive a PhD in any field in the United States. Along with her incredible career in academia, Dr. Cooper spent her life advocating for the proper education of African American women and girls. Her book, A Voice from the South: by a Woman from the South, is lauded as the first articulation of Black Feminism. During her life she impacted the lives of thousands of students while she was a teacher, Principal, President of a college, an...
Interview. Marisa Acocella: Cartoonist and New York Times Best Selling Author
April 23, 2021 22:36 - 55 minutes - 42 MBMarisa Acocella has always been one to empower with her work. Her most recent graphic novel, The Big She-Bang: The HERstory of the Universe According to God the Mother, is a captivating book full of untold HERstory. In this interview, she shares with us what writing about her cancer diagnosis was like, some of her favorite women of HERstory, and her experience as a cartoonist for The New Yorker!
Gertrude Belle Elion: Nobel Laureate Scientist
April 20, 2021 16:23 - 35 minutes - 41.7 MBGertrude Belle Elion, AKA Trudy, discovered, along with her colleague Hitchings, a new and more efficient way to develop drugs. Even the drugs that they developed were more efficient at treating the patients they were administered to. After losing her grandfather to painful stomach cancer, as well as losing her fiance to a heart condition, she dedicated her life to helping those around her. She was known to be joyful, kind, and always thinking about the patient.
Interview. Jena Bautmans: Vegan Accessory Brand, Jenah St., Creator
April 16, 2021 17:21 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MBJena Bautmans shares with us how seeing how the fashion industry impacts the environment first hand made her want to help make a change. Her Vegan accessory brand, Jenah St, is dedicated to using the most ethically sourced materials that leave the least amount of environmental impact. She talks about why "fast fashion" needs to slow down, how YOU can make a difference in your purchases, and struggles she's faced while starting her own business.
Althea Neale Gibson: Legendary Tennis Player
April 13, 2021 15:29 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBAlthea Gibson was the first Black woman to win the United States National Championship (now the US Open), among numerous other championships. She dedicated her life to being the best athlete she could be. She retired briefly and pursued singing, acting, writing, and golf (among other things of course). Althea was the definition of a dedicated woman who always strived to better herself.
Interview. Taylor Wilde: Professional Wrestler/Firefighter/Podcaster
April 09, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this interview with Taylor Wilde, she shares with us some of her favorite moments in her wrestling career so far, coming out of retirement, and her podcast Wilde On, that releases a new episode every Wednesday. Taylor's return to wrestling is an exciting new chapter in her life, and she tells us who she would love to wrestle, why women's wrestling is taking a turn for a the better, and adventures she has had around the world. Instagram/Twitter: @realtaylorwilde
Patsy Takemoto Mink: First Asian-American woman to serve in Congress
April 06, 2021 17:17 - 36 minutes - 43.2 MBPatsy Takemoto Mink made waves with her grassroots efforts in campaigning to represent the newly added state of Hawaii. With her HERstoric election into office, she became the first woman of color elected to the House of Representatives, and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress. She worked to bring affordable healthcare to all, and set the stage for racial and gender equality.
Interview. Abigail Ireland: Peak Performance Strategist
April 02, 2021 16:16 - 44 minutes - 33.2 MBAbigail Ireland works with individuals and business to help them achieve their most efficient and healthy work/life/health balance. In this interview she shares with us how she gets through being overwhelmed, ways to find healthy routines to get yourself in order, and so much more!
Bertha von Suttner: First Female Nobel Peace Prize Recipient
March 30, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 35.9 MBBertha von Suttner was a dedicated leader of the Peace Movement from the 1890s to her death. Her novel, Lay Down Your Arms, is still widely accepted as one of the most important literary works in, or out, of the peace movement. She and her husband fought to prevent the eruption of World War 1, providing other options and commentaries on how to lead a world of progress through peace, rather than war. She was a dear friend of Alfred Nobel, and is often credited with providing him the inspirati...
Interview. Sabrina Espere Carrington: Life Coach/Writer
March 26, 2021 15:47 - 56 minutes - 42.3 MBSabrina Espere Carrington is a life coach, writer for numerous magazine publications- including FabuPlus Magazine, and was recently crowned Ms. Pennsylvania in the Miss Black America Pageant. In this interview, she shares with us tips for dealing with stress during the pandemic, step one? Admitting you're overwhelmed. She talks about what steps to take if you've hurt someone you love, as well as her experience in the pageant world! It's probably a lot different than you imagined it would be.
Effa Manley: Baseball's Leading Lady
March 23, 2021 16:11 - 34 minutes - 40.8 MBEffa Manley co-owned the baseball team, The Newark Eagles of the Negro League, with her husband, Abe. She was quickly recognized as an excellent business woman and dedicated her life to baseball and the Civil Rights movement, hosting various benefits at the stadium to raise money and awareness to local causes. Effa lobbied for the inclusion of Negro League players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and ended up being inducted herself! If you would like to donate time or money support women who ...
Interview. Susannah Davda: The Shoe Consultant
March 19, 2021 16:33 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBSusannah Davda is the CEO and founder of The Shoe Consultant. Her unusual upbringing brought her into the world of custom shoes, in a way your probably wouldn't have guessed. After studying shoe design in college, then making her way into the corporate shoe world, she thought she had fallen out of love with shoes. Then she made a plan, and The Shoe Consultant was born. In this interview she shares with us why she's passionate about owning her own business, what The Shoe Consultant is all abo...
Mary McLeod Bethune: Civil and Women's Rights Activist and World Renowned Educator
March 16, 2021 14:23 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MBHere we have yet another instance of a woman who must've had 25 hours in a day and 8 days a week. Mary McLeod Bethune was the 15th child of former slaves that was given the rare opportunity of a formal education at the age of 10. From that moment on, she was in motion. She worked alongside numerous Presidents of the United States, founded and was the President of Bethune-Cookman College, and during all of this, still found the time to be active in every possible outlet available. Her "Black ...
Interview: Party Claw Productions
March 12, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThe creators of New York City based Party Claw Productions sit and chat with us about making theatre during the pandemic, why they're determined to match, and exceed industry standards, their love of the board game Dream Phone, and so much more. Laura Kay and Ashley Kristeen Vega give us tips on how to get in to production, and are candid and honest in sharing their struggles to form their company.
Agnes Mary Clerke: Scientific Writer/Astronomer
March 09, 2021 15:43 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MBAgnes Mary Clerke was a prolific scientific author, penning biographies of astronomers, mathematicians, and the history of astronomy. Her work is in many encyclopedias, as well as various books that offered critical thinking in the developing scientific world. She grew up in a family that encouraged exploration, education, and a love for music and literature. While she was never a practicing astronomer, she was widely recognized as an authority on the subject.
Interview. Shola Kaye: Keynote Speaker
March 05, 2021 15:56 - 43 minutes - 40 MBShola Kaye has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, as well as The BBC. She is a Distinguished Toast Master, consults companies about empathy, diversity, and inclusion in the work place, and so much more. In this interview she shares with us how her background in IT, and a pivot to entertainment, helped her to shape her own voice in the consulting world.
Hilma af Klint: Pioneer Abstract Artist
March 02, 2021 17:37 - 49 minutes - 58.9 MBHilma af Klint was a Swedish born artist who delved into theology and spiritualism to allow her art to expand in a direction no one had seen before. Her art was considered improper for women at the time, so she kept it hidden from her contemporaries, with a stipulation in her will for it not to be shown for 20 years after her death. Where does she belong in the art world, and why is she not recognized as the pioneer of abstract art? Thank you to listener Clais Lemmons for the episode reques...
Interview. Heather McWilliam: Law Enforcement Officer
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBHeather McWilliam shares with us her lengthy battle in the legal system to hold her fellow officers accountable. After surviving extensive sexual harassment, Heather knew she needed to stand up for herself, and for other women experiencing similar circumstances. She is candid and honest when sharing with us how her life has been affected throughout the process, her ways of coping with PTSD, changes implemented since her verdict was read, and so much more.
Dorothy Height: The "Godmother" of the Women's Civil Rights Movement
February 23, 2021 16:10 - 33 minutes - 39.6 MBDorothy Height must have had 25 hours and 8 days in a week. Her accomplishments and advocacy are so widespread that it leaves you wondering how on earth she did it all. She was instrumental in the success of the March on Washington during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, and was the only female on the stage during Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Dorothy spent her life opening doors, while she was the President of the NCNW, and beyond.
Interview: Rachel Gotto- Keynote Speaker, Tenacious Spirit
February 19, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBRachel Gotto has had an incredible amount of things thrown her way throughout her life, but as you'll hear in this interview, she does not believe she is alone in this. In this interview, Rachel shares with us the ways in which she has come through the grief of losing loved ones, a brain tumor, paralysis, addiction, and more, with a new mindset. Pre-order her book:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=flying+on+the+inside+Rachel+Gotto&ref=nb_sb_noss
Henrietta Lacks: Originator of the Immortal HeLa Cell Line
February 16, 2021 16:25 - 40 minutes - 47.5 MBHenrietta Lacks was a young African American mother of 5 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 31. She went to Johns Hopkins, the only hospital in the area that treated Black patients, and during a routine procedure, her cells were taken without her permission or consent. A second sample was extracted in the autopsy facility at Johns Hopkins after her death, again without her consent. We delve into science and ethics and consider what part race played in her treatment.
Interview: Dr. Mary Rorro- The Violin Doctor
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. Mary Rorro is the chair of the Music and Medicine Committee for the American Medical Women's Association. Throughout this interview, Dr. Rorro shares with us just how important music is to any recovery process. From doing "music rounds" with her regular rounds in medical school, to helping Veterans learn a new instrument, to composing catchy tunes and beautiful pieces of music, Dr. Rorro has no doubt left a mark on all those she treats.
Mary Elizabeth Bowser: Freed Slave- Union Spy
February 09, 2021 15:43 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMary Elizabeth Bowser risked it all to go undercover inside of the Confederate White House during the heart of the American Civil War. She was part of a Union spy ring called the Richmond Underground that was one of the most, is not the most, successful spy rings. Using her photographic memory, and unusual education, Bowser was able to pass incredible secrets in a number of ways, straight off the Rebel president's desk.
Interview. Ali Miles-Jenkins: Founder of BoomBoss
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBAli Miles-Jenkins is a woman of many hats, from training business management consultant to hypnotherapist, she is not afraid to pivot whenever she sees fit. Her company, BoomBoss, is geared to enabling women over the age of 50 to start and expand their businesses. In this interview she shares with us what gave her the idea to start BoomBoss, the best advice she's ever received, ageism and her TEDX Talk, her podcast "BoomBossing it" and so much more!
Nellie Bly: Investigative Journalist
February 02, 2021 15:39 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MBNellie Bly's deep dives into her pieces helped to usher in a new brand of journalists. Nellie's most famous feat was her journey around the world in 72 days, beating the fictitious character from Around the World in 80 Days. One of her more harrowing deep dives was in to the infamous Blackwell Island's insane asylum. Her ten days inside undercover exposed the deplorable conditions the residents faced. Her investigation spurred action from the government to send more aid and regulations!
Interview: Sue Thaden- CEO and Founder of From Now On
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 40.4 MBSue Thaden is the CEO and founder of From Now On. A Nebraska based tech company that powers mobile applications for over 80 colleges and conference sporting events, including the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. She shares with us ways the athletic departments are adapting the experience for the fans, ways to keep a healthy work environment, and how she stays so positive!
Huda Sha'arawi: Egyptian Feminist
January 26, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBHuda leaves behind a complicated legacy full of contradictions, this does not make her contributions any less important. She felt that not only were Egypt's struggle to be rid of British rule and the fight for women's rights inseparable and interdependent, but that the tenets of Islam hold within them equal rights for men and women.
Interview. Amy McCorkle: Award Winning Screenwriter and Author
January 22, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 31.6 MBAmy McCorkle is open and honest about her journey with bipolar disorder, and it's influence in her writing. In this interview, she tells us about how helpless she felt before her diagnosis and alternative methods for stability. Her memoir, Letters To Daniel, is about life with bipolar disorder, expressed through letters to her favorite actor, Daniel Craig. It is not a collection of fan letters, but a story told in acts using Daniel Craig as an impartial sounding board.
Bina West: Women's Life Insurance Pioneer
January 19, 2021 15:32 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBBina West was an American businesswoman who's quest was to make life insurance readily available to women. She set out to create a society in which women could support one another, provided a safe space for growth, community outreach, and unique job opportunities! Her Society, Women's Benefit Association- now Woman's Life Insurance Society, is one of the leading financially secure fraternal societies in North America to this very day!