Have You Met Her?

Have You Met Her?

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Have You Met Her? episodes

  • Episode 55: Hazel Scott
    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.
    39 min
  • Episode 54: Queen Lili’uokalani
    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.
    31 min
  • Episode 53: Queen Nanny of the Windward Maroons

    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 protects them to this day.

    30 min
  • Episode 52: Queen Boudica
    In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a Celtic queen who led a revolt against Roman rule in ancient Britain. She is now considered a national heroine and a symbol of the struggle for justice and independence.
    23 min
  • Episode 51: Hatshepsut
    For centuries, scholars didn't realize that one Egyptian Pharaoh was a little different than the rest.... she was a woman. In today's episode, we'll dig in and sift through some of the evidence to explain how she ended up in her position, her accomplishments as a divine ruler, and some of the controversy that still surrounds her story.
    27 min
  • Episode 50: Flo Hyman
    Today we're talking about an amazing volleyball player (she was a feared and admired outside hitter) who was also one of the most charismatic athletes that the world had ever seen. She had a smile that could energize the biggest arena, and leadership qualities that drew her teammates to her.
    It wasn't just her athletic talent that was amazing... at a time when athletes were striving for individual glory, she was focused on her TEAM more than on herself. She advocated for women in sports AND support for women's sports programs.
    If you would like to explore a some programs that support women in sports, here are a few for you to explore:
    https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/
    https://womensportinternational.org/
    https://jr.nba.com/hertimetoplay/
    https://www.miafoundation.org/
    25 min
  • Episode 49: Keiko Fukuda

    Imagine finding the love of your life at age 21... and discovering that it wasn't a person, but a discipline. That's what happened to Keiko Fukuda. Judo was the love of her life until her passing at 99 years old. Not only is she the highest ranked woman in Judo's history, she lived her life with the goal of helping others fall in love with it, too. This mighty, tiny, martial artist was incredible in her commitment. Join me to learn some of her story in today's episode... part of our series celebrating women athletes.


    25 min
  • Episode 48: Susan Butcher
    Susan Butcher loved adventure, dogs, and being in nature. When she heard of a race that combined all three, she stopped at nothing to participate. And for a handful of years she dominated the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
    29 min
  • Episode 47: Jackie Mitchell
    Have you heard about the 17-year-old girl who struck out two of baseball’s most celebrated Yankees?? Join me today to learn about the story… and come to your own conclusion about what truly happened on April 2, 1931.
    19 min
  • Episode 46: Hannah Szenes

    When selecting women to share during our tribute to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I found so many who were worth learning about and celebrating. I chose Hannah Szenes for this week's episode because I was really touched by her laser-focus on doing what she could. She never thought of her own safety. She was tough and strong and fearless. She wanted to be a poet and live a simple, quiet, peaceful life. Instead, she ran to help and acknowledged that even if her mission was unsuccessful, European Jews would hear that she had tried to help them.... and that was enough for her.

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    22 min

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a weekly podcast about amazing women from history