I Don't Know Her

Join Rita and Amanda for a special live event at GirlConNW. They shift gears this week to talk about girls who made a difference. Rita talks about Barbara Johns, part of the landmark group of cases that led to school desegregation. Amanda discusses Jackie Mitchell, a teenaged pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth AND Lou Gehrig.

A note on this episode: Rita and Amanda know very well the disparities in education, particularly with regards to students of color. Because this was an event for young girls, they did their best to stay optimistic. Know that they will address this again in the future.

Join Rita and Amanda for a special live event at GirlConNW. They shift gears this week to talk about girls who made a difference. Rita talks about Barbara Johns, part of the landmark group of cases that led to school desegregation. Amanda discusses Jackie Mitchell, a teenaged pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth AND Lou Gehrig.

A note on this episode: Rita and Amanda know very well the disparities in education, particularly with regards to students of color. Because this was an event for young girls, they did their best to stay optimistic. Know that they will address this again in the future.  

The women's history expedition continues! Rita talks about Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, swimmer extraordinaire. Amanda discusses Queen Christina Vasa, Sweden's young and scandalous queen.

The women's history expedition continues! Rita talks about Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, swimmer extraordinaire. Amanda discusses Queen Christina Vasa, Sweden's young and scandalous queen. 

Beer fans, unite! Amanda tells the story of Susannah Oland--brewer and business owner extraordinaire whose legacy lives on today in one of the world's most popular beer brands. Rita follows up with the first and ONLY woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. This story is truly one that everyone should be taught in every school across the U.S. As always, if you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and rate our podcast. It truly helps!

Beer fans, unite! Amanda tells the story of Susannah Oland--brewer and business owner extraordinaire whose legacy lives on today in one of the world's most popular beer brands. Rita follows up with the first and ONLY woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. This story is truly one that everyone should be taught in every school across the U.S.

As always, if you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and rate our podcast. It truly helps!

Our hosts get personal on this episode. Amanda talks about Olivia J. Hooker, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the first African American woman to join the Coast Guard. Rita's subject today is Latina activist Dolores Huerta, who helped improve the working and living conditions of migrant farm workers. Rita discusses how Huerta's activism directly impacted her family.

Our hosts get personal on this episode. Amanda talks about Olivia J. Hooker, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the first African American woman to join the Coast Guard. Rita's subject today is Latina activist Dolores Huerta, who helped improve the working and living conditions of migrant farm workers. Rita discusses how Huerta's activism directly impacted her family. 

All you obscure women's history fans will love Rita's subject this week: the first woman to become a professional bartender/mixologist, Ada Coleman. Amanda brings WWII spy, war hero, and literal princess Noor Inayat Khan to the table.

All you obscure women's history fans will love Rita's subject this week: the first woman to become a professional bartender/mixologist, Ada Coleman. Amanda brings WWII spy, war hero, and literal princess Noor Inayat Khan to the table.