Ice Queens
Clever Girls
We're back! Kimberlee and Allison kick off a virtual tour around the world with the coolest continent, Antarctica. Kimberlee discusses Jackie Ronne, the first woman to be a working member of an Antarctic expedition, while Allison stresses about climate change and marvels at the work of the women aboard the research vessel the Nathaniel B. Palmer.
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Auth-hers of Love
Clever Girls
In our Valentine's episode, Allison and Kimberlee discuss two women who are writing inclusive, diverse romance and science fiction novels. Alyssa Cole and N.K. Jemisin are both award-winning authors. Alyssa's works span genres of historical, contemporary, and sci-fi romance while N.K.'s works include fantasy and science fiction novels.
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She Broke Barriers
Clever Girls
After some technical issues, we're finally into Season 2! This episode is the first of our Black History Month episodes, recorded in February. Allison and Kimberlee discuss two women who turned over the status quo in their lives. Elizabeth Jennings Graham fought segregation in 19th century New York while Nina Mae McKinney was one of the first black Hollywood stars.
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She Persisted (1st Anniversary Episode)
Clever Girls
Kimberlee and Allison celebrate the one year anniversary of Clever Girls! We share New Year's resolutions, discuss lessons learned, and reflect on women who have had a major impact on us this past year.
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All She Wants for Christmas
Clever Girls
Back with a very belated release of a Christmas episode, Allison and Kimberlee learn about the history of Christmas and talk about two Christian women who stood up for their convictions.
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Her Toy Story
Clever Girls
With the holiday season in full swing, Kimberlee and Allison focus on women who took on the cutthroat toy industry. Ruth Handler invented Barbie to inspire her daughter and other girls to dream big about their futures, while Alice Brooks and Bettina Chen created Roominate to introduce girls to STEM and cultivate interest in engineering.
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Her Influence
Clever Girls
As Hanukkah begins, Allison and Kimberlee talk about the origins of the holiday and two Jewish women who lit the way forward with their work. Lillian Wald was the founder of American community nursing and an activist for women and minority rights. Ruth Bader Ginsberg advocated for women's rights and gender equality as a lawyer and continues to serve as a strong member of the Supreme Court.
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Her Small Business
Clever Girls
Following Small Business Saturday, Kimberlee and Allison discuss the benefits in buying from small businesses and five women who started their own companies with meaningful products:
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Thanks to Her
Clever Girls
It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States and Kimberlee and Allison are discussing the origins of the holiday and spotlighting two Native American women who resisted oppression and fought for the freedom of their indigenous lands and people.
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She's Running
Clever Girls
U.S. midterm Election Day is here! Allison and Kimberlee talk about the exciting field of female candidates who are running in elections across the country.
info_outlineWhile the fashion industry has been pretty male dominated, Allison and Kimberlee discuss two female designers who transformed fashion in their eras. Rose Bertin and Marie Antoinette set the standard in pre-Revolutionary France while Dame Mary Quant's mod styles, including the miniskirt and hotpants, still influence fashion today.