Gals Guide

Katie closes out LGBTQ month talking about the amazing trailblazer of Gay Liberation! We release this episode on the anniversary of the Stonewall riots which took play on June 28, 1969, in Greenwich Village. We start off the episode by talking about how can we build an atmosphere of inclusion no matter our religious or political views. 

Co-founder of GAI (Gay American Indians), Barbara May Cameron is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and amazing advocate for Gay American Indians. She even ran the San Francisco Pride Parade from 1980-1985. Learn about this fantastic GAI Gal! 

J.C. tells us about a successful lesbian French painter who was known for portraits and animal paintings. Rosa leaves a great legacy as well as her stance on rejected gender roles. She painted what she wanted to paint and was a trailblazer and influencer! Also, she had a pet otter! 

It's Pride Month!!! Bonnie is starting us off with a musical icon who not many of us knew was gay. But it's okay because It's her party and she can cry if she wants to! Learn all about the fab Lesley Gore! 

In this episode, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote "The Truth Has No Handles" as well as some Bob Dylan lyrics. 

In this first episode of Laughing Lama in the Library, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote, "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" attributed to Thich Nhat Han. 

Jenn wraps up Science Gal Month talking about Marie Tharp who was the first to map the Atlantic Ocean floor! Over time her work showed the existence of mountain ranges that extended over 40,000 miles around the globe. 

Did you know the Myers-Briggs personality test was designed by a mother and daughter? Did you know it's used in hiring processes today? Learn about the interesting history of the test and see what you think. 

Science Gals Month continues! Katie ask what if we'd donate our bodies to science before telling us about the first female licensed doctor in Brittan. But Elizabeth Garret Anderson was more than that, she was also a suffragist and a mayor! 

Bonnie starts off Science Gals month talking about the "Dark Lady of DNA" Dr. Rosalind Franklin. You might know her better as the one who wrote all the notes about DNA and then some dude named Watson took them and published them first. Deliciously feisty episode! 

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.

Katie closes up Naturalist Gals Month by telling us the story of Celia Hunter. This adventurer was a pilot and helped expand Alaska's natural park system. She also founded the Alaska Conservation Foundation!

Bonnie is a "frost-tender flower!" Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel 

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.

After getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including "Girl of Limberlost." 

It's the start of Naturalist Month at the Gal's Guide Library. The Gal Pals are sharing 1 cool woman related to the study of and the conservation of nature. Amy Dalton is back and starts us off talking about Janaki Ammal who made sugar sweeter and help conserve land in India! 

To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author. 

Art Gals Month continues with the amazing photographer and member of Group f/64.  

Pull up a chair ladies because there is room at the table! This week Bonnie is telling us about the installation art of The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago that debuted March 14, 1979. Totally a NSFW episode! More info at galsguide.org

Gal’s Guide Library is the place to be in March, hence why this episode is late however it’s a great one. Our hope for this episode is it will inspire you to create your own expressive artwork, change your name, or reinvigorate your hate for Nazi’s. Learn all about the gender non-conforming surrealist that is Claude Cahun! Oh and how Leah almost killed Leonard DiCaprio. More info at galsguide.org

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.   Read by Amber Jacoba.  

What does your soul need? What will satisfy your Great Hunger? What dreams do you want to take root? These questions and more are from the Awakened Woman Dr. Tererai Trent who is Leah’s (and Oprah’s) favorite inspiration. More info, including show notes at galsguide.org

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.   Read by Amber Jacoba.  

Every Friday, starting May 7, we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies. Read by Amber Jacoba.

The gal pals get into how important Black History is to the community before sharing their adoring love for Tina Turner. Tina is an inspiration on SO many levels. Katie talks about Tina's life and also Tina's newest book Happiness Becomes You which focuses more on her Baptist upbring and her Buddhist faith. More on galsguide.org