Herstory

Break out the stemware because today, we're talking about female winemakers. Amy covers the woman behind the champagne Veuve Clicquot, Madame Clicquot Ponsardin. Shelby talks about the French-born Italian winemaker and philanthropist Juliette Colbert Falletti de Barolo. Chin-chin!

SAddle up, Herstorians. Today, we're covering lady country music artists. Amy gives us the 411 on Tennessee native Dottie West. Shelby discusses a Herstorian favorite and hair celebrity, Crystal Gayle.

This is the perfect episode for our superstitious Herstorians. Amy educates us on the origin of Old Wives' Tales. (Spoiler Alert: It's sexist.) Shelby and Amy go back and forth, discussing some popular old wives' tales (and some random ones) and their origin. It's a fun one!

Due to the horrific fires in LA, we could not produce a regular episode for our Herstorians, so here's an update regarding our whereabouts and safety.

Stay safe, LA. We love you.

There's a lot of niche Christmas information out there, and after you listen to this episode, you will be one step closer to winning your local pub trivia. Amy educates us on Nollaig na mBan, also known as Women's Christmas. (Yes, please!) Shelby discusses Befana, a witch-like old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve. Pour some egg nog, and learn something new this holiday season!

On today's episode of Making Herstory, we talk to online business coach, agency owner, and course creator, Erica Reitman. This woman is a major BADASS who has worked with a publishing giant, became a coveted interior designer, and then built an unconventional and creative online business herself. If you want to be inspired, this episode is for you!

The women of Turkey are fierce and fun! Shelby discusses Turkey's first war photographer, Semiha Es. Amy tells us about Turkish actress and beauty Turkan Soray.

NOTE: We had a weird glitch around the 21.20 mark. We're chalking it up to Mercury's retrograde. It's noticeable, and we're not sure what information was missed, but we were on a tangent, so we won't sweat it.

Who doesn't like the glitz and glam of Las Vegas? Today, we're showcasing showgirls! The ladies of the Strip, so to speak. Shelby talks about Texas beauty Betty Bunch. Amy discusses the long career of Linda Green.

Jab! Hook! Uppercut! Today, we're talking about female fighters. Shelby covers English bare-knuckle boxer, Elizabeth Wilkinson-Stokes. Amy educates us on American professional boxer and mixed martial artist Claressa Shields. See ya in the ring!

Friends - It's been a rough week. We're still processing, but we'll be back next week with a regular episode. Go out and make some herstory, if you have the strength. You can also sleep.