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This weeks chick in history is a kickass young woman from Afghanistan, who didn't like what was to become of her, so made some changes. Her name is Sonita Alizadeh

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Link:

https://youtu.be/n65w1DU8cGU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonita_Alizadeh https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/24/sonita-director-interview-rokhsareh-ghaem-maghamihttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/24/sonita-director-interview-rokhsareh-ghaem-maghamihttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/24/sonita-director-interview-rokhsareh-ghaem-maghamihttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/24/sonita-director-interview-rokhsareh-ghaem-maghami)

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Produced by Sam Petersen

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Lise Meitner was heralded by Einstein as the Marie Curie of the German-speaking world. She was part of the team that discovered nuclear fission but was excluded from the Nobel Prize for the discovery! NB: this ep was recorded during lockdown so please forgive the sound!

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lise_Meitner

https://theconversation.com/lise-meitner-the-forgotten-woman-of-nuclear-physics-who-deserved-a-nobel-prize-106220

https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/10/27/lise-meitner/

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Irena Sendler was a Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse who served in the Polish Underground Resistance during World War II in German-occupied Warsaw. What she achieved during the second world war was simply hard to believe.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irena_Sendler

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Isabel Flick OAM was an incredible Aboriginal community activist who spent her life standing up for Aboriginal rights. What Isobel lacked in academia (Aborginal children were forbidden to attend school until 1947) she made up for in tenacity and determinedness.

NB: this episode was recorded during lockdown so the sound may be a little wonky!

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https://www.amazon.com.au/Isabel-Flick-extraordinary-Aboriginal-Remarkable-ebook/dp/B01IMW60B0

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Flick

https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2019/06/10/hidden-women-history-isabel-flick-tenacious-campaigner-who-fought-segregation-0

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2184692738428899

Executive Producers Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno

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Hedy Lemarr was one of the biggest stars of the silver screen - Snow White was modelled on her and she inspired the character of Catwoman. But Hedy leaves a legacy that many don't know about. She created something that has changed the world as we know it today.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombshell:_The_Hedy_Lamarr_Story

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shivaunefield/2018/02/28/hedy-lamarr-the-incredible-mind-behind-secure-wi-fi-gps-bluetooth/#4d605e0c41b7

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr

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Alice Anderson opened the first all female Garage in Melbourne in the 1920s proving that women were also able to thrive in what was seen as a distinctly male dominated profession. Her legacy and tenaciouness paved the way for many Australian women to be able to pursue a career in mechanics.

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Sources:

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/anderson-alice-elizabeth-12772

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-16/alice-anderson-first-female-garage-owner-continues-to-fascinate/9154340

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/anderson-alice-elizabeth-12772

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Hattie was the first African American to win an Academy Award. We also shout out to Clementine Ford and legendary local horse lady!

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Sources:

"Hattie McDaniel, First African American to Win an Academy Award,

Hattie McDaniel bio. "https://www.biography.com/".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkzJKFpSUks

Executive Producers Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno

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Nellie Bly was a pioneer investigative journalist. She was one of the first female journalists of her era to report by going undercover and became known for her record-breaking trip around the world!

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Around The World in 72 days - by Nellie Bly

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly

https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/08/09/nellie-bly-makes-the-news-animation/

https://www.biography.com/news/inside-nelly-bly-10-days-madhouse

Sarah Nicle Landry: @thebirdspapaya

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This ep starts with kickass suffragette creator Emmeline Pankhurst but diverts to foot soldier Emily Wilding Davison. We also read an email about an incredible Gran who fit 10 lives into her one! Jameela Jamil also gets a nod.

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Sources:

How Woman Sacrificed Their Lives For The Vote | Absolute History documentary

Secrets Of A Suffragette (Women's Rights Documentary) | Timeline documentary

https://www.biography.com/activist/emmeline-pankhurst

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmeline_Pankhurst

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffragette_(film)

Executive Producers Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno

Produced by Sam Petersen

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Once called the greatest swimmer of her time, this amazing chick made it her life’s mission to educate women and girls on the importance of physical fitness.

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Annie: @Annette_Genevieve

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Sources:

https://stkildahistory.org.au/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Elphinstone-Dick

https://www.upperbeaconsfieldhistory.org.au/g0/p46.htm#i1371

Sue Ingleton's Book

Making Trouble - https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-Trouble-Tongued-Fire-Elphinstone/dp/1925581713

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Segment Producer: Matt Heinze

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