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By The Queen's Silk
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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
Jhansi ki Rani, or the Queen of Jhansi, led a rebellion against the British that ended in horrible tragedy... but a tragedy that emboldened a nation to fight against the oppression surrounding them. Where do we find courage and motivation to act? How does our environment impact what we accomplish?
This week we're discussing the life of Alexandra Romanov, the last Czarina of Russia and the events that led up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Knowing the patterns of a revolution can help you avoid them in your own life.
You may not know this, but George Washington was a bit of a homebody -- and when he couldn't go home, his home, Martha Washington, found her way to him. Today we talk about the role Martha Washington played in the success of the Revolutionary War and her time as the first First Lady of the United States.
Marie Antoinette's older, but less well known sister, is our woman of the week! Maria Carolina was the queen of Naples during the French Revolution and was, as Napoleon declared, "The only man in Naples."
Biography: In the Shadow of the Empress by Nancy Gladstone
Three women were the bane of Frederick the Great's existence and nearly brought him to his knees: Maria Theresa of Austria-Hungary, Madame de Pompadour of France, and Empress Elizabeth of Russia.
#girlbossesforthewin
Biography: In the Shadow of the Empress by Nancy Goldstone
Maiden. Commander. Martyr. Savior of France.
Joan of Arc was all of these things, and so much more. She inspired her downtrodden countrymen to raise their swords and fight again, and would not rest until Charles the Dauphin was on the throne. Terrified of her influence and success, her enemies burned her at the stake.
Our first episode about Motherhood! Inspired by Pamela Drukerman's Bringing Up Bebe, Tami and Anne delve into motherhood, teaching children, and guiding children as they grow and develop.
It's been one year since we got started! Celebrate with us and tune in to hear our thoughts on past episodes, behind the scenes, and hear some.. well... maybe a little bit too dark jokes....
To claim your prize:
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-Leave us a rating
-Visit our profile on Instagram, @queenssilkpodcast , and leave the comment "First Listener" and tag a friend that you think of as a queen (or king!)
-We will contact you with further instructions to claim your prize :)
-This offer lasts until May 31, 2024
This week we're discussing the investigation of Norah Vincent into the world of men -- her hypothesis? Men have this privilege in society that makes it easier for them to succeed. We'll discuss her findings and take a look at society's expectations across the board. To learn more about her story, check out her memoire Self-Made Man.
Also! It's been one whole year since we got started! Send us your questions or comments for our next episode! All entrees need to be sent as a message to our email at [email protected] or as a message on Instagram or Facebook by May 11th!
The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.