This week we cover the powerful life of Wilma Mankiller, a Cherokee activist, women's rights activist, social worker, community developer and the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.  Join us as we dive into the life of this tenacious BAB.

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the exciting life of Dolley Madison, one of the best known and loved First Ladies. Her iconic style and social presence also helped boost her husband's popularity as President. Join us as we discuss this spark of joy.

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Major BAB alert! This week is our second installment on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most adored members of the British royal family. Join us as we dive into her incredible life & her lasting legacy. 

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Major BAB alert! This week is our first installment on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most adored members of the British royal family. Join us as we dive into her incredible life. 

Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge 

Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we talk about the life of Eunice Hunton Carter. She was New York's first female African-American lawyer and the first African-American woman to work as a prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney's Office. Like a true badass, she helped build the prosecutions case against mobster Lucky Luciano. Join us as we look at what made this woman the tick. 

This week's recommendations:

• Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster by Stephen L. Carter

• Listen to the Criminal Broads podcast

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the life of Anne Lister, a businesswoman, mountaineer, world traveler, science enthusiast, and the "first modern lesbian." Join us as we take a deep dive into this fascinating woman's life. 

This week's recommendations:

• Watch Gentleman Jack - on HBO
• Read The Gentleman Jack by Angela Steidele

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover Odette Sansom. This badass was the most highly decorated woman during WWII and the most decorated spy of any gender. Join us as we delve into what made her such an amazing spy.

This week's recommendations:

• Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis
• The Nightingale byKristin Hannah
• Odette (the 1950s film)

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the work of Ruth Coker Burks. She is a saint who cared for dying AIDS patients whose families had abandoned them during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Join us as we learn more about why she deserves to be canonized!

This week's recommendations: Watch 5B, Angels in America, and/or Pose. We'll also have the Rent soundtrack on repeat! Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge 

Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the work of Ruth Coker Burks. She is a saint who cared for dying AIDS patients whose families had abandoned them during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Join us as we learn more about why she deserves to be canonized!

This week's recommendations: Watch 5B, Angels in America, and/or Pose. We'll also have the Rent soundtrack on repeat! Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge 

Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover a major babe, the legend, Amelia Earhart. Amelia was an American aviation pioneer and the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as we learn more about this Queen of the Air!

This week's recommendations: Watch the movie Amelia or Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. We're also listening to Vanished: Amelia Earhart. Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge 

Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.