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Episode 33: Lillian Boyer
Season 1 Episode 33
Lillian was 21-years-old the day that her life changed. She had a heart for adventure, a “can do” attitude and NERVES OF STEEL. Lillian became a "Win…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 32: Sophie Blanchard
Season 1 Episode 32
Join me to learn about the skittish woman who found peace and calm in the most unlikely place… high above the Earth in a hot air balloon!! Her exploi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 31: Evelyn Boyd Granville
Season 1 Episode 31
Call her a “nerd” if you must, but Evelyn Boyd Granville simply LOVED mathematics. The creative thinking and problem solving that solving advanced eq…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 30: Mary Golda Ross
Season 1 Episode 30
Mary Golda Ross is often referred to as the United States’ first female engineer. As a Cherokee woman, she was proud to use her gifts and education i…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 29: Annie Easley
Season 1 Episode 39
Annie Easley was a woman who wasn't afraid to "pivot" her plans or work hard for her dreams. She worked as a "human computer" at NACA (which then bec…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 28: Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu
Season 1 Episode 28
Today's amazing woman was known by many names... "the First Lady of Physics," "Queen of Nuclear Research," and even "the Chinese Madame Curie." Hopef…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 27: Marva Collins
Season 1 Episode 27
Marva Collins loved to play "school" as a child...but only if she got to be the teacher. After 14 years of frustration working as a full-time substit…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 26: Hannah Breece
Season 1 Episode 26
Hannah Breece was a teacher and principal in her small hometown for decades… but then decided that she wanted to combine her love of teaching with he…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 25: Savitribai Phule
Season 1 Episode 25
Hear about India’s favorite teacher… a woman who went from illiterate child bride to respected social equality warrior. Savitribai lived a life of se…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 24: Mary McLeod Bethune
Season 1 Episode 24
Mary McLeod Bethune was a change maker. She was a visionary. She was a bringer-together of people. She advised Presidents and multiple monuments to h…
2 years, 11 months ago