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Margarete Steiff: Made with Love
With a needle, a bit of stuffing and a lot of creativity, inventor Margarete Steiff stitched one of the most beloved toys into existence: the teddy b…
6 months ago
Leah Williamson: Giving it Her Best Shot
Leah Williamson was determined to get to the Championships. But when a referee disqualified Leah’s penalty kick, her dreams came to a screeching halt…
6 months, 1 week ago
Misty Copeland: The Ballerina Who Leapt Over Barriers and Into History
Misty Copeland broke barriers in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to be named Principal Ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. She didn’…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Wanda Díaz-Merced: Listening to the Universe
Through her invention LightSound, Wanda Díaz-Merced, a Blind astrophysicist, has made experiencing solar eclipses possible for Blind and Low Vision c…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Get to Know Chef Dawn Burrell
Olympic track star and chef Dawn Burrell talks with Junior Reporter Chelsea about finding new flavors through travel, turning challenges into opportu…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Get to Know Tatiana Maslany
Today you'll hear from famed Hollywood actress, Tatiana Maslany, who narrated the previous episode about Hedy Lamarr. If you haven't listened to last…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hedy Lamarr Read by Tatiana Maslany
Growing up in Austria-Hungary, Hedy Lamarr had two great passions: acting and inventing. She’s best known for her work in Hollywood, stunning America…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Get to Know Actress Montego Glover
Tony-nominated Montego Glover talks auditions, confidence, and treating theater like a sport. From Hamilton to Into the Woods, she shares how educati…
7 months ago
Sarinya Srisakul: Fighting Fires and Prejudice
When Sarinya Srisakul joined the New York City Fire Department, she made history as the first Asian American woman firefighter in the city. Her story…
7 months ago
Get to Know Joanne Chang
Pastry chef and restaurateur Joanne Chang on leaving consulting for kitchens, building beloved bakeries, and developing recipes with patience and joy…
7 months, 1 week ago