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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a lover of the arts, and a strict believer in gender equality. She put her money where her mouth was, and with her decisions in her career before and during her time on the Supreme Court, she made an incredible impact.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a lover of the arts, and a strict believer in gender equality. She put her money where her mouth was, and with her decisions in her career before and during her time on the Supreme Court, she made an incredible impact.

With the help of author Laurie Wallmark, we delve into the lesser known inventive mind of Hedy Lamarr. Her inventions contributed to WiFi, GPS, traffic lifts, and countless other things we use daily!

Maria Tallchief was not only the first Native American Prima Ballerina, she was the first American Prima Ballerina. She was proud of her Osage Tribe heritage, and when told to change her last name, she instead opted to embrace it.

Susan la Flesche Picotte was a driven woman of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska. She became the United States' first Native American doctor, and opened up the first modern hospital in Thurston County!

Wilma Mankiller encountered setback after setback, and still found a way to make a massive difference for the Cherokee Nation. She put women back on the councils, tripled tribal registration, and increased the revenue of the tribe.

Author of Beatrix Potter: Scientist, Lindsay Metcalf, joins us for this episode talking about Beatrix Potter and her life before and after The Tales of Peter Rabbit!

Some of the most haunted places in the United States are associated women women. In this episode we talk about the R.M.S. Queen Mary, the LaLaurie Mansion, and the Lizzie Borden House... Heather offers her unsolicited hot take about who she thinks really committed the Borden murders!

In this episode we discuss legends of famous female ghosts from around the world. From Dolley Madison, to Anne Boleyn and Bloody Mary! Listen for a dose of Spooktober!

Ursula Southeil, AKA Mother Shipton, was a prophetess, and suspected witch in the UK during the 1400s. Her hooked nose, and tall black hat are synonymous with our idea of witches to this day! 

Lorraine Warren was a pioneer in the field of paranormal investigating. She and her husband, Ed, investigated thousands of cases of possessions, hauntings, and more. Their investigations have been the inspiration behind Hollywood hits like Annabelle, The Conjuring, and more!

Dr. Gisella Perl was a prisoner of Aushwitz. She used whatever she had on hand to save the women of the concentration camp.

 Nancy Wake led a life straight out of the movies. Her work during World War II was instrumental in the victory against the Nazis

 Boudica led a rebellion against the Roman invasion of England around 60 AD

 Gertrude Bell was an adventurer, archaeologist, and powerful political force who helped reshape the Middle East after the first World War.

 She has been famously nicknamed, "The female Lawrence of Arabia

 Isabella Bird was a British explorer, writer, photographer, and much more during the 1800s. She was fearless in her exploits.

Kate Marsden set out on a harrowing journey to Siberia to find a cure for leprosy, who would've known some of her more treacherous days would come upon her on her return.

 Victoria Woodhull was the FIRST woman to run for the President of the United States of America!

 Omu Okwei was a successful and prominent trader in Nigeria during the late 1800s and early 1900s. She became one of the wealthliest women in Nigeria.

Ching Shih, The Chinese Pirate Queen, is widely regarded as the most successful pirate in all of human history. She rose up from sex worker to revered and respected pirate.

Vera Figner, a Russian activist in the late 1800s-early 1900s did everything she could to make sure the Tsar, Alexander II, paid for the way he treated the poor in Russia.

The Mirabal Sisters, out of the Dominican Republic, risked everything to speak out against the tyrannical regime of Raphael Trujillo.

A Colombian activist from the late 1700s, who dedicated her life to speaking out against the hostile Spanish colonization Colombia.