I’m super excited to launch a new podcast entitled Lister Sister Conversations.  My excitement mirrors the feelings I had the first time I saw Shibden Hall in person while attending Anne Lister Birthday Week last spring in Halifax, England.

Who are the Lister Sisters, you may ask?  We’re a group numbering in the thousands from more than 40 countries, all united by the impact of Anne Lister, honored as the first modern lesbian, even before that word existed in her time. 

The sisterhood is inclusive, warm and welcoming. From late in life lesbians, to lifelong lesbians, young and not-so-young,  gals from all around the world share a kinship in person and through social media.  Along with ALBW, the sisters learn, research, crack code, walk and hike together or virtually, they meet up in cities where they are traveling, they create art and write books.  There have been engagements, marriages, and children!  

The very personal impacts of Anne Lister’s legacy have united women in friendship, and sisterhood. There is so much to share, so much to chat about. This is my humble contribution to encourage conversations with our community.

I’m Sue Britz, and I invite you to join us for Lister Sister Conversations!

Produced/edited/photography by Sue Britz

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