Not Your Little Lady

This episode is a continuation from episode 13's discussion on women's reproductive rights in the South.

April Green, co-founder of the Magnolia Fund, talks about the non profit's mission of facilitating abortion access for women living in rural Northeast Georgia. We discuss a variety of topics including: how the non profit raises funds, types of barriers women seeking an abortion face, who seeks abortions, the Hyde Amendment and the reasons access is limited in the South. Our Who's that lady (from history)? is Madame Restell, who was once called "The Wickedest Woman in New York".

This week’s episode features our first returning guest. You’ll remember Liza Jane Richey from episode 10 with Chika. This time Liza Jane will share a personal account of the struggle for women in the South to have control of their reproductive rights. She goes into detail of the steps she had to take to have an abortion, what the experience was like for her and where she is now. She reflects and gives advice to anyone going through a similar situation.

Our Who’s that lady (from history)?, which was inspired by Liza Jane, is Florence Lawrence aka The Biograph Girl.

Changes are afoot!

Sarah and Allison discuss the future of Not Your Little Lady. Sarah explains why she will take a step back from co-hosting the show. She goes in to detail about how a mother of three completes the tasks of being a personal trainer, doula, runs a non-profit and does a multitude of other activities. This episode's Who's that lady (from history)? is Ina Eloise Young, a very important lady in the world of sports journalism.

This week we switch things up a bit. Allison chats solo with a modern day abolitionist, Kasmine Roach. Not only does Kasmine work as an advocate against sex trafficking, but she also writes. On the podcast Kasmine shares personal stories that inspired her to create "Why Not Me?", a series of monologues discussing mental health, human trafficking, and rape. The Who's that lady (from history)? is Virginia Hall aka The Limping Lady. 

Alabama may be better known for its football than its rap game, but our guest Chika put the state on the map when she was described as an Alabama rapper by Billboard News. She and her friend Liza Jane come on the show to share their stories of growth, change and evolution into what it means to be an artist in the overall atmosphere of today's world. Our Who's that lady (from history)? is Margaret Hamilton, a key figure in the Apollo 11 mission that put the U.S. on the moon.

For this episode we talk with Sara Anderson and Heather Anderson about their non-traditional family. We discuss their journey, the struggles that come along with living in the South and how their experiences can help others. Our Who's that Lady (from history)? highlights the life and accomplishments of Ruth Crawford Seeger. 

On our 8th episode we chat with Florence City Councilwoman Kaytrina P. Simmons, the first African-American woman to represent her district and serve on Florence, Alabama's city council. We talk with Councilwoman Simmons about her story, what led her to run for political office and the importance of women becoming involved in politics. This episode's Who's that lady (from history)? is inventor Mary Anderson. 

The ladies from Basement Burlesque, a troupe based in Alabama, tell us about all things burlesque and how the troupe projects body positivity into the community through their shows. We talk about bathing suits, year round body love and weird rules Southern states use to determine stripper status -- one of those rules regards under-boob. Our Who's that lady (from history)? is Kenyan writer and publisher Asenath Bole Odaga.

Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberle Crenshaw, an American Civil Rights advocate. Before this episode we admittedly didn't know the ins and outs of intersectionality, so we invited Tammy Rhodes -- a lifelong social activist -- on the show to speak with us about the intricacies of intersectionality in life and activism. So listen and learn -- just like we did. Our Who's that lady (from history)? features Florence Finch, an unsung war hero who served in WWII.

Southern momma's are hard to charm, but a delight once you get to know them. If you're dating her child it's inevitable you'll meet her. In this episode we won't give you many tips, but we do tell our own stories and chat with Mary Marshall VanSant and Ann Ryan Leavitt Cavin about their experiences with Southern mothers. Plus we share a few stories from our listeners. We guarantee that if you've ever heard the phrase "Bless your heart" uttered by a significant other's southern momma this episode is for you.

Our Who's that lady (from history)? details the life of Millie Hull aka Queen of the Bowery.