Join me this week to hear about this eccentric woman who preferred the company of dogs over people. Over her life, she rescued over 600 dogs who had been abandoned, saying that she was only "a Yorkshire lass that has the guts left to love the unwanted." Believe me when I tell you that she was so much more.

Born with a STRONG RESISTANCE to cultural norms, Valeska Gert grew into a woman who made the kind of art that made people uncomfortable. She was dramatic and wild, slightly inappropriate and 100% authentic.

Follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see some images of Valeska Gert in action.

Join me this week to hear about Maud, who is believed to be the first female tattoo artist in America. She was the perfect amazing woman to kick off our month of celebrating women who had just a little bit more SPICE than sugar.

Come with me to Alaska this week to learn about the amazing woman who was instrumental to the Alaska Territorial Legislature passing the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945... the first anti-discrimination law to be passed in the United States.

She was called a "Fighter in Velvet Gloves" because she was was tough, but kind. Wicked smart, but approachable. Territorial Governor Gruening said that Elizabeth's intelligence was obvious, her composure faultless, and her plea could not have been more effective.

I hope that you love learning about her as much as I did.

Sarah Winnemucca spent most of her life advocating for her people, known now as the Northern Paiute people. She wrote letters, organized petitions and tried to learn the ways of the white settlers to find common ground. When all of those efforts still didn't bring fairness to her people, she traveled the country, telling their stories to the world.

Join me this week to learn about this amazing Lakota woman who was the grandmother of the Anti-Domestic Violence Movement. Tillie helped thousands of domestic violence survivors by opening her home (and then the first domestic violence shelter for women of color in the United States) and then she organized and worked beyond shelter doors to advocate for legislation.

If you or someone you know need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text the word "START" to 88788.

Outside of the US, please find resources here: https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

I needed a few days, but I wanted to release a mini-episode about the 2024 Presidential Election. It's important to me that there is no question about what I stand for.

It matters because we care.

We're celebrating Nation Native American Heritage Month in November. Join me to learn about the amazing Dr. Susan La Flesch Picotte. She was the youngest daughter of the Omaha Chief who believed in education and the importance of learning to embrace both traditional culture and the white world. After completing medical school, Dr. Susan (as her people called her) returned home to serve her community.

Her life was short but her impact and example were huge.

We're doing something a little different today... I'm going to share a basic history of the history of gerrymandering and then tell you about an amazing women TODAY who has decided to use her voice to shine a light on this threat to democracy. Meet Kate Compton Barr, a candidate for North Carolina Senate in District 37.

Visit Kate Compton's campaign website here: https://www.katebarrcantwin.com/

To see who YOUR US State rates in redistricting practices, visit https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/

Join us today to learn about the life of this seven-term Congresswoman who (although small in stature) was never afraid to speak up, challenge traditions, improve the lives of those in her community, inspire others, and with all her might shove our country onward into a more inclusive space. Shirley was a catalyst for change and has been called an inspiration for MANY politicians today. I found some awesome audio to go along with this episode, so you'll get to hear Shirley in her own voice.