Women Who Kick Glass

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Febb E. Burn secured women's suffrage through a letter to her son, Tennessee State Representative Harry T. Burn, that persuaded him to cast the deciding vote for the 19th Amendment, g...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress—and the only member to vote against both World Wars? Her courage to stand alone resonates in a time when women leaders are needed m...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Carrie Chapman Catt led the National American Woman Suffrage Association to victory, securing the vote for women in 1920? Her leadership teaches us the power of strategy and persistence. I...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Helen Keller was a radical socialist and disability rights advocate? She fought for more than just her own independence—she fought for systemic change. In a world where healthcare and acce...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Jane Addams was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?  She founded Hull House and dedicated her life to social justice. Her work reminds us that caring for our communities...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Ida B. Wells risked her life to expose the horrors of lynching? She was a journalist, activist, and unrelenting advocate for racial and gender justice. Her courage inspires today’s fight a...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Alice Paul was force-fed in prison while fighting for the vote? Her hunger strike shook the nation and helped secure the 19th Amendment. Her story reminds us of the power of persistence. W...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Emmeline Pankhurst led the militant suffragette movement in the UK, smashing windows and breaking barriers? She believed in deeds, not words. Today, as protests erupt worldwide for women’s...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Mary Church Terrell fought for civil rights and women’s suffrage as one of the first Black women to earn a college degree? She was a tireless advocate for justice. Her work reminds us that...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Florence Kelley fought to end child labor and establish a minimum wage?  She was a powerhouse for workers’ rights and social justice. In today’s gig economy, where women and minorities oft...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Amelia Bloomer didn’t just revolutionize women’s rights—she revolutionized women’s closets? She championed ‘bloomers,’ a radical alternative to restrictive corsets. Her fight for freedom o...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting? She refused to accept a system that denied women’s voices at the ballot box.  Her fearless activism paved the way for the 19th Amendment, but toda...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that Lucy Stone was the first woman in the U.S. to keep her last name after marriage? She was a pioneer for women’s rights, leading the charge for suffrage and equality long before it was fashi...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that the woman who inspired The Wizard of Oz was also a fearless feminist?  Matilda Joslyn Gage, whose son-in-law wrote the book, was a radical voice for women’s rights and an outspoken critic...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that one woman fought for women's rights - and won - before it was even a movement? Clarina Nichols helped Kansas become a free state and made sure women got custody rights and access to e...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Tune into this special episode of Ann Potenza's recap of Women's History Month 2025, from the launch of her "Women Who Kick Glass" podcast to the current state of national politics affec...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that one woman’s simple question — ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ —redefined the fight for equality? Sojourner Truth’s powerful voice brought together the struggles for racial and gender justice like no on...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that a Quaker minister once shook the nation by preaching equality for all?  Lucretia Mott’s fiery speeches against slavery and for women’s rights made her a true trailblazer.   She fought for...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that one woman's signature on the "Declaration of Sentiments" kicked off the fight for women's suffrage? Elizabeth Cady Stanton didn't just demand the vote - she demand...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire change today.   Did you know that one of America's first feminists was also one of its First Ladies? Abigail Adams didn't just stand by her man - she boldly told him to 'remember the ladies' as...

Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass", a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire change today. Hosted by Ann Potenza, WWKG dives deep into the journeys of trailblazing women who fought for equality, justice, and progress. Each week, we celebrate their legacy and how their battles continue to impact our world. ...

"Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza is a weekly podcast diving into the stories of fearless women who shaped the world.  Did you know that the fight for women's rights has been raging for centuries - and we're still in it today? Knowing our history isn't just empowering - it's fuel for the battles we're fighting right now.  Join us for episodes every week, st...