Emma Lilian Todd: First Woman to Build an Airplane
Release Date: 09/15/2020
Interview. Heather McWilliam: Law Enforcement Officer
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Heather McWilliam shares with us her lengthy battle in the legal system to hold her fellow officers accountable. After surviving extensive sexual harassment, Heather knew she needed to stand up for herself, and for other women experiencing similar circumstances. She is candid and honest when sharing with us how her life has been affected throughout the process, her ways of coping with PTSD, changes implemented since her verdict was read, and so much more.
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Dorothy Height: The "Godmother" of the Women's Civil Rights Movement
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Dorothy Height must have had 25 hours and 8 days in a week. Her accomplishments and advocacy are so widespread that it leaves you wondering how on earth she did it all. She was instrumental in the success of the March on Washington during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, and was the only female on the stage during Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Dorothy spent her life opening doors, while she was the President of the NCNW, and beyond.
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Interview: Rachel Gotto- Keynote Speaker, Tenacious Spirit
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Rachel Gotto has had an incredible amount of things thrown her way throughout her life, but as you'll hear in this interview, she does not believe she is alone in this.
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Henrietta Lacks: Originator of the Immortal HeLa Cell Line
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Henrietta Lacks was a young African American mother of 5 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 31. She went to Johns Hopkins, the only hospital in the area that treated Black patients, and during a routine procedure, her cells were taken without her permission or consent. A second sample was extracted in the autopsy facility at Johns Hopkins after her death, again without her consent. We delve into science and ethics and consider what part race played in her treatment.
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Interview: Dr. Mary Rorro- The Violin Doctor
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Dr. Mary Rorro is the chair of the Music and Medicine Committee for the American Medical Women's Association. Throughout this interview, Dr. Rorro shares with us just how important music is to any recovery process. From doing "music rounds" with her regular rounds in medical school, to helping Veterans learn a new instrument, to composing catchy tunes and beautiful pieces of music, Dr. Rorro has no doubt left a mark on all those she treats.
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Mary Elizabeth Bowser: Freed Slave- Union Spy
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Mary Elizabeth Bowser risked it all to go undercover inside of the Confederate White House during the heart of the American Civil War. She was part of a Union spy ring called the Richmond Underground that was one of the most, is not the most, successful spy rings. Using her photographic memory, and unusual education, Bowser was able to pass incredible secrets in a number of ways, straight off the Rebel president's desk.
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Interview. Ali Miles-Jenkins: Founder of BoomBoss
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Ali Miles-Jenkins is a woman of many hats, from training business management consultant to hypnotherapist, she is not afraid to pivot whenever she sees fit.
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Nellie Bly: Investigative Journalist
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Nellie Bly's deep dives into her pieces helped to usher in a new brand of journalists. Nellie's most famous feat was her journey around the world in 72 days, beating the fictitious character from Around the World in 80 Days.
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Interview: Sue Thaden- CEO and Founder of From Now On
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Sue Thaden is the CEO and founder of From Now On. A Nebraska based tech company that powers mobile applications for over 80 colleges and conference sporting events, including the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. She shares with us ways the athletic departments are adapting the experience for the fans, ways to keep a healthy work environment, and how she stays so positive!
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Huda Sha'arawi: Egyptian Feminist
Women of HERstory: A podcast
Huda leaves behind a complicated legacy full of contradictions, this does not make her contributions any less important. She felt that not only were Egypt's struggle to be rid of British rule and the fight for women's rights inseparable and interdependent, but that the tenets of Islam hold within them equal rights for men and women.
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