Have You Met Her?

Join me this week to learn about the woman who earned the unofficial title of "the First Lady of Black Press" for her hard work, fearless questions, and honest writing. Her adventures took her all over the world, and her strong sense of right and wrong drove her to fight for equality in an influential way. And if a certain President of the United States got his feathers ruffled along the...

Our world has been blessed with many amazing female journalists... and so we're going to learn about four of them this month. We're going to start with the confident, opinionated Nellie Bly who was a pioneer in the concept of investigate journalism. Learn about her adventures and maybe be inspired by her views that woman were capable, should be supported, and that the most importantly, tha...

Join me today to learn about the woman whose unique cells were "immortal." A cell sample taken during a procedure (without her consent or knowledge) would change the world of medicine. Learn about this amazing woman who was mostly unknown until 60 years after her death... even though many of the vaccines, treatments, and understanding of cells that we have today wouldn't be possible...

Join me this week to hear about the amazing life of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first woman of color to become a medical doctor in America. Taught the basics by her aunt, Rebecca knew from a young age that she had a mission in life: to ease the suffering of her fellow humans. Her legacy remained relatively unknown for over a century after her death... but thanks to her groundbreaking medical ref...

Women are capable, powerful, and brilliant. Period. Or should I say, even WITH their periods. Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi was a fierce advocate for women's education and used her medical training (which she fought to have access to) to scientifically PROVE that women who were menstruating were just as capable as men. For information about the Global Crisis of Period Poverty, and ways that you can h...

We're kicking off our month of celebrating Women in Medicine by talking about the first woman to be a licensed doctor in Japan... and the personal experiences that she went through that inspired her to challenge traditions and BE THE CHANGE that the world needed. It would be amazing if women were welcomed and well-represented in the medical field today, but we will be discussing an example of...

Zelda and her author-husband were the perfect mascots for the roaring 20s. Her personification of "flapper" was celebrated and copied by other modern girls during a time of cultural change and self-indulgence. Zelda's husband is said to have used his beautiful, young wife as a muse in his writings... but popular (and supported) opinions now believe that she wasn't just his muse, but an uncredited...

The foundations of modern gynecology are built on the bodies and pain of enslaved black women.... the Mothers of Gynecology. This week we'll talk about the man who has been celebrated for being the "Father of Gynecology" and the questionable practices that seemed barbaric to us now, but that led to discoveries and a new understanding of women's bodies. Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey w...

Join me this week to learn about the woman who was the greatest contributor to the discovery of the structure of DNA. The greatest... but an unknowing and unrecognized collaborator. She was also instrumental in discovering the complex structure of viruses and was able to locate the infectious element. Her life was cut way too short... a consequence of the invisible danger in the scientific tools a...

Join me this week to learn about a woman who was granted 49 patents and created over 110 inventions. Known as "Lady Edison" she was truly so much more. Beulah was innovative, persistent and a problem-solver who was struck with inspiration by what she observed. At a time in history when women were encouraged to get married and have a family, Beulah lived her own life on her own terms with her own m...

We're comparing the famous ride of Paul Revere to ANOTHER courageous ride this week. At the time of his ride, Paul Revere was a 41-year-old member of the militia. He was able to warn two men of the danger of their impending arrest during his 22-mile ride under a clear, dark sky. Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old girl with no training, rode almost twice as far, in a dress, in the pouring rain to call...

Join me to learn about the amazing woman who is widely regarded as the mother of the LGBT+ rights movement. Barbara didn't have representation or information about it was like to be "gay," so she made sure that those who came behind her wouldn't have the same struggle. She advocated for queer representation in libraries and for the removal of "homosexuality" as a disorder in the American Psychiatr...

We're continuing our PRIDE celebration this week by talking about a woman who (according to the FBI) was "likely a lesbian," but also so much more. She was the first Chinese American woman to become a physician in the United States, helped establish the first Chinese hospital in California, was friends with the Hollywood elite, and also the adopted mom to over 1,000 servicemen before, during, and...

Join our PRIDE CELEBRATION this month! Today we are going to be learning about an advocate who fought against anti-LGBQ+ policies and called for the amplification of indigenous voices. She was a poet, photographer and activist whose whole life was devoted to improving the acceptance of marginalized groups. If you are struggling with your identity as a queer indigenous person, please visit https://...

Welcome to PRIDE MONTH 2024. We're starting this month's celebration by talking about Christine Jorgensen, definitely NOT the first trans woman in the United States, but the first to be exposed in the New York Daily News. Instead of living a quiet life as her authentic self, Christine decided to use the platform that she gained to advocate for acceptance and understanding for the Trans Community....

For an extra-special 5th Wednesday this month, I wanted to share with you the story about the exceptional women of this rural, isolated town in Alabama. They are resilient women, incredible crafters, and known for their unique perspective on the art of quilting. Their art tell not just their stories, but the history of stories that came before them.

We’re diving into the bright, colorful world of Street Art this week… and celebrating the unique, powerful murals created by the artist known only as her pseudonym, Bastardilla. With her experiences, she invites us to look for the resilience of women and the quiet power that she sees. For questions, comments or suggestions, email me at haveyoumetherpodcast@gmail.com.

What do you get when you cross Pop Art with a Nun? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Corita Kent was a force of light and love. Through her passion, she showed the world that the concept of "art" was whatever they wanted it to be. To learn more about Corita, visit the website for the Corita Art Center here: https://www.corita.org/ Don't forget to follow the podcast on wh...

Hannah Hoch was an artist who just wanted to create pieces that meant something to her. And so she did. Join me to explore the world of Dada Art and hear about this amazing woman who was called a "good girl" by her male peers during her life... and a complex, funny critic of mainstream and art-world misogyny now. Follow on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see some pictures of Hannah&#3...

We’re highlighting women artists this month and we’re starting strong with the first African and Indigenous American artist (of any gender) to become an internationally celebrated sculptor. Her legacy was lost for almost a century…. But we are lucky enough that she has been rediscovered and serves as an inspiring example of overcoming obstacles and pushing towards a goal at any cost. Find the podc...

We're getting "PUNK"-y this week and talking about the front woman of the punk band X-ray Spex. She didn't fit in anywhere, and had thoughts, feelings, and ideas to share with the world... so she grabbed a microphone and sang about them. Her life was short, and her career shorter, but the influence that she had on a genre and on girls everywhere lives on today. To see pictures of...

This week is a special tribute to one of my favorite singers… the woman who teenaged me was sure was the ONLY SOUL ever to exist that knew my pain. Janis Joplin threw herself into every syllable she sang and exploded with passion from the very core of her being. Her world-wise ways and flamboyant fashion shattered the traditional stereotypes that female artists faced. Check out the following links...

Today’s episode was inspired by my son (and special guest!) who heard about Hazel Scott and made sure that she was on my list of women to research. She wasn’t just an incredibly talented musician, she was also a champion of civil rights. Hazel is the perfect woman to kick of our series this month celebrating Women in Music.

Join me to learn about the first (and last!) Queen Regent of the Hawaiian Islands. Queen Lili’uokalani took the throne during one of the most trying times in Hawaii history. She loved her kingdom and its people and led with peace and humanity. She is a shining example of staying true to your vision, sacrificing for those who trust you, and adapting to a world that doesn’t see your worth.

On today's episode we're going to be talking about a woman who was an outstanding military leader, a symbol of unity and strength, a freedom fighter... and a bit of an enigma. The history writers during her lifetime viewed her (and her people) as dangerous animals, and wrote of them as such; however, Jamaican Maroons speak of her reverently and still believe that she looks after them and p...