Have You Met Her?

Join me this week to learn about a woman who grew tired of seeing trash in her community and decided to do something about it. Isatou Ceesay didn't just pick up garbage, though... she and her friends transformed garbage into something of value that changed lives. Learn more about Isatou Ceesay & her group HERE . Support the Podcast HERE .

Today we're talking about cars... specifically, how much everyone hates to have car issues. While there exists an amazing Automotive Clinic in Philadelphia that is founded and ran by women today, have you met the woman who, in the 1920s opened a woman-run garage in Australia? Alice Anderson was certainly WAY ahead of her time. Support the podcast here: Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about Girls Au...

Join me this week to hear about a woman who lived life with an intensity that most of us only dream about. Dervla refused to live by anyone else's standards or expectations, and at 31 decided that it was time to live her dream of riding her bike from Ireland to India. Her adventures are documented in her many, many travel books, but what she did best was see the beauty in the truth of places....

Join me to learn about the amazing women who not only created MMIW, but all those that have maintained it and helped it grow. Beverly Jacobs, Gladys Radek and Sheila North Wilson... and thousands of others recognized the need for an organization to demand acknowledgement, help, and equity in responding to the crisis of Indigenous women experiencing murder rates up to ten times higher than the nati...

Today we're going to learn about the Cherokee Ghigau (or Beloved Women) Nanyehi. She survived wars, invasions, epidemics, and the relentless encroachment of colonists and chose over and over again to wield her influence to reduce bloodshed and advocate for the survival of her nation. Promised links for further research: Cherokee Nation Foundation . Scholarships, cultural education and youth pr...

In today's episode, we're going to learn about Buffalo Calf Road Woman. Her bravery changed the course of two battles, but her name was erased for years. She was a young mother, a sister, and a warrior. You've heard about Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and General Custer.... now hear Buffalo Calf Road Woman's story. Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Pack extra socks... we're going to the Arctic this week! Join me to celebrate the story of Ada Blackjack... an Indigenous woman who became the sole survivor of a dangerous expedition. Her story reminds us that not all bravery is loud... sometimes the most admirable bravery is wrapped in gentleness. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https:/...

Today we are wrapping up our month of celebrating "witchy women" by traveling to Salem Village in the winter of 1692. In this episode, we will learn about the woman who was among the first accused... and who was most voiceless in the whole hysteria: Tituba. Remember, friends, that he most dangerous magic is no in the witch, but in the fear that needs her to blame. Support the podcast her...

In every era there are people who are othered, silenced or scapegoated. The details change, but the pattern remains. And that's why telling Moll Dyer's story is not just about folklore, its about empathy. It's about remembering Moll Dyer and saying firmly - "We will not forget the women history tried to burn, bury, or freeze out of existence." Support the podcast here: https:...

We're continuing with our spooky celebration and talking about Mother Shipton this week. She was a witch, a healer, and a prophetess. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

We're talking about witchy women, magic and spooky stuff this month... Marie Laveau made my list because I feel like the mysticism around this Voodoo Queen more than qualified her. I scratched the surface and shared with you what I found... but there is so much more to find out about and admire in this woman who was a loved and respected leader, a successful businesswoman, and a caretaker of h...

We're going into Spooky-Season this month and talking about women who were Witches. Join me (if you dare!) to hear about Isobel Gowdie this week.... instead of exclaiming her innocence and begging for mercy, Isobel proudly admitted to her witchiness by weaving elaborate confessions and beautifully lyrical incantations. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the...

Join me this week to learn about Elizabeth Fry. She was a Quaker, a reformer, and someone who used her own voice to challenge cruelty, confront injustice, and to demand that society look at its most forgotten people not as criminals, but as human beings first. Find and follow our Instagram page @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

Today we're celebrating the POWERFUL VOICE of Flo Kennedy, a woman who called herself "the loudest mouth on the block." She was one of the original "rage baiters" who knew that in order to get people to listen, sometimes you had to make them uncomfortable. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/havey...

Join me this week to hear about a woman whose voice was calm, persuasive, and was so deeply powerful that it helped reshape the course of Australia's history. Faith was quoted as saying "If you can't change the world, change your street." Find us on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

We're talking about women who had POWERFUL VOICES this month... and Lucy Parsons starts us off. Lucy was a labor organizer, a writer and a gifted orator who poured everything she had into her beliefs. MANY have downplayed her contributions to the labor movement by referring to her as "Albert Parsons' wife"... but she was so much more than that. Support the podcast here: https://b...

Imagine being a child in 1920s New York City and walking into a library only to find someone speaking your language AND telling stories your own abuela told you. That was the magic of Pura Belpre. She was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, a storyteller, and a trailblazer who planted "story seeds" that continue to bloom. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoume...

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