Have You Met Her?

If there was imminent danger headed your way, what would you try to save? Obviously your loved ones, important documents, irreplaceable pictures. When our amazing woman this week heard the winds of war begin to howl, she ALSO hustled to save the things that were most important to her. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/...

Join me this week to learn about Suzanne Briet's innovative view on ideas, knowledge, data and documents. What do an antelope, a librarian, and the internet have in common? You'll know at the end of the episode. Follow us on instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Join me this week to learn about the first certified children's librarian in Canada. Lillian Smith developed and pioneered children's library services that set standards worldwide. She loved and understood children and knew that her most important calling was getting the right book into the right hands at the right time. Find your local library (in the United States) here: https://www.careeronesto...

Our amazing woman this week is a perfect example of "you're never too old to live your dreams." After a successful nursing career her life of exploring began. She was committed to experiencing new things and if she happened to be a trailblazer who inspired others to follow in her footsteps? Well, that's even better! To support the podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoume...

A medical emergency this week made it impossible to release a new episode, so I wanted to re-release my episode about Dr. Kalpana Chawla... an adventurer who made it all the way to space. To see the full clip of the interview with the STS-107 Crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5r-zY8pcwTo support the podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

We are continuing our celebration of Women Explorers this week by talking about the amazing Annie Smith Peck. She tackled education systems to complete the education that she wanted... and then went on to tackle literal mountains, climbing higher than anyone ever had. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Join me this week to hear about Maria Sibylla Merian, a woman German woman during the 17th Century who LOVED bugs. In a time when her passion could've been interpreted as witchcraft, Maria became a scientist, making discoveries and documenting her findings in a beautiful way. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumet...

We're kicking off our July theme this week, Women Explorers, with the amazing story of Jeanne Baret. Jeanne was the first woman to circumnavigate the world... which took one lie, a ton of grit, and an amazing sense of adventure. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast And support the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Join me this week to hear the story of Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler... two Irish women of rank and beauty who loved each other and refused to NOT live their dream of living in a beautiful house with fabulous gardens where they could read, write, make art and love each other. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/h...

Join us in our continuation of celebrating women who were LGBTQ+ ADVOCATES for PRIDE MONTH. Marielle Franco was a strong advocate for poor black people who called the favela where she was raised, the only black woman to serve on Rio's City Council, and a fierce critic of governmental corruption. Marielle was murdered for her confrontational stance, but those that orchestrated her death could not h...

Content Warning: This episode discusses incarceration, torture and suicide. Some listeners may be disturbing to some listeners. In the US, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. International listeners can find help from the International Association of Suicide Prevention here: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp And from Befrienders Worldwide here: https://befriende...

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Join me today to hear the story of the Brunswick Four... the four lesbian women who were wrongfully arrested for singing a song in a tavern. This event, which took place in Toronto, Ontario in 1974 has been likened to the Stonewall Riots in New York... a pivotal event that sparked the gay rights movement. To support this podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

We are wrapping up our month of celebrating "mother" figures who you may not have heard of with Clara Hale's story. She was a woman who was naturally a giving, loving, gentle caregiver. She began a daycare in her home to provide for her own children and gained a reputation as someone who never turned anyone away. Hear more about her inspirational story. Make sure to follow the podcas...

In today's episode, I want to share what I learned about a group of women who came together and demonstrated for answers against a brutal military dictatorship in Argentina. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Email me at haveyoumetherpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Join me this week to learn about another woman who quietly struggled to find her place in a new country, and then became a welcoming advocate for those who followed. Today's episode is another example of an amazing woman who didn't need fame or praise to step in and give "motherly love" to people. Content Warning: there is a mention of suicide. Please take care of yourself. Find and follow the pod...

We are kicking off our month of celebrating those unsung heroes... mothers (of all kinds - we're inclusive here!). I couldn't find a lot about Lou Xiaoying, but what I did touched my heart. A poor, struggling women who rummaged through garbage found the most precious treasure of all: discarded children. This episode includes information about child abandonment and population control (inclu...

Join me today to learn about Cicely Tyson and her impact on Hollywood. You've probably seen Cicely on screen at some point in your life... her career spanned seven decades, after all... but you may not know about the care and concern that she showed in choosing the roles that she would accept. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast with a tip at http...

This week's woman was known by many names: Mama Africa, the Empress of the African Song, and Zenzi (her African name that was a gift from her mother). The world would come to know her as Miriam Makeba... and they would LOVE her talent and positive spirit. At least, until she starting using her voice to directly criticize the apartheid government of her home country of South Africa. Find and fo...

The amazing woman that we're talking about this week contributed to cinema not as a director, writer, or actor... but as a concept artist for animation. Mary Blair became an influential artist for the Disney movies Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella and Peter Pan (among others). Her unique art is beautiful and bright. If you've ever visited any of the Disney Theme Parks around the world, you&...

Over the last couple of episodes we've talked about how hard it was to be a woman in Hollywood. This week, we're going to learn about a woman who had an additional hurdle to overcome. Anna May Wong, a Chinese-American young woman dreamed her whole life of being a moviestar. With her focus, and a little bit of luck, she found herself on the silver screen... but the roles that she was being...

Join me this week to meet the first Hollywood Movie Star! Encouraged by her mother to go into theater acting to help support her family when she was a little girl, Mary found that she loved to be on stage & enjoyed performing. Working her way through traveling stage troops and Broadway, Mary decided to try her talent at film. The camera LOVED her... and so did her audiences. Her contributions...

What if I told you that the first fictional storytelling film was made by a young French woman? Because it was... and you probably haven't heard of her. Join me for a episode that tells her story. It's the stuff of movies. Support the podcast by visiting https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast

Join me this week t o learn about China's first feminist.... a woman who wanted rights. A writer, a revolutionary, and a martyr, Qiu Jin was executed after a failed uprising against the Qing dynasty. Never one to "submit to rules" she became a gifted orator who told her personal stories of how China failed women, and through her sacrifices propelled her cause forward. Find the podcas...

Join me today to hear about the women who was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama, a member of the "courageous eight," the first African American women to run for political office in Alabama, and crossed the Edmund Pettus Bride on "Bloody Sunday." In other words, she was the epitome of "good trouble." Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Suppo...

On this week's episode, we're going to Russia at the turn of the century to learn about a woman who was a significant figure in the Russian Socialist Movement. One of the overlooked feminists in history, her story is complicated, but there are absolutely admirable qualities to be found. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast at https://buymeacoff...