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 at galsguide.org 

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! 

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Leah wraps up Revolutionary Gal's Month talking about the Columbia spy known as La Pola. This gal went down fightin'! The Gal Pals also talk about what revolution they would 100% show up for. 

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

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.    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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

"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 war effort.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  w...

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

We're back!!! Season 4 starts the revolution with Bonnie talking about the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

It's the last episode of Season 3 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 better her people.    More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  w...

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Katie talks about the designer of rockets & missiles for Lockheed Martin! Mary Golda Ross was a shining example of a Cherokee Nation education who reached the stars! We don't even know the fullest extent of her awesomeness because a lot of her work is still classified to this day. Area 51, anyone?  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguideli...

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Edan talks about the life of Sacheen Littlefeather before and after refusing Marlon Brando's Oscar for The Godfather. We also talk about drum circles, sweat lodges and casting more Indigenous People in films and TV.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Bonnie starts off Indigenous Month with the Alaskan Civil Rights hero, Elizabeth Peratovich. We also pay homage to the native lands that house the Gal's Guide Library and our homes.    More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  This episode does have a disclaimer on it https://matadornetwork.com/read/indigenous-language-stop-appropriating/ More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreo...

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 girl in the room.    More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.c...

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Leah talks about one of her favorite creators that is working right now as the Head of Disney Animation, Jennifer Lee. How did she get the gig? Co-directing a $1.28 Billion Box Office doesn't hurt. Frozen creator, Jennifer Lee has an amazing story the ties together sisters, fear, and getting the story right. Also, do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman. More info at:  galsgu...

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. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter:  twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Jen talks about the Disney Imagineer behind many of your favorite rides and areas at the Disney Parks! Two of her favorites that she worked on were Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion - she even has her own tombstone on the Haunted Mansion grounds, can you guess which one before the episode is done?    More info at:  galsguide.org Patreon:  patreon.com/galsguide Facebook:  www.facebook.co...