Sheroes
History Podcasts
Podcast hosts Dana and Lauren tell stories of less familiar women of history who have done some amazing feats.
Location:
United States
Description:
Podcast hosts Dana and Lauren tell stories of less familiar women of history who have done some amazing feats.
Language:
English
Episodes
043.Nellie Bly
5/26/2021
May is Mental Health Awareness month so we decided to talk about Nellie Bly, an investigative journalist who went undercover in one of the nation's most deplorable asylums of the 19th century.
Duration:00:49:31
042: Mitzi Shore
4/7/2021
April is National Humor Month! Who better to honor than the Comedy Store legend, Mitzi Shore. Curious who owes their career to Mitzi giving them a chance? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
Duration:00:31:21
041: Siobhan McFeeney
3/12/2021
In the third and final episode of our Kohl's Women in Leadership series, we feature an interview with Siobhan McFeeney, SVP of Technology. Siobhan talks about how she continues to develop herself personally and professionally every day.
Duration:01:01:13
040: Kate Beck
3/5/2021
In our second episode of a three part series, I speak with Kate Beck, VP of HR, about what it is like to be a working parent and balancing her personal and professional life.
Duration:00:57:52
039: Elisha Toye
2/23/2021
This is the first of a three part series where I get to interview talented female leaders of Kohl's. Our first episode features Elisha Toye, District Loss Prevention Manager. Elisha tells us how she makes time for self care so that she can be the best version of herself.
Duration:00:50:29
038:Dr. Bhavna Vaswani
1/10/2021
This week we discuss the incredibly generous heart of Dr. Bhavna Vaswani, the driving force behind a foundation that provides support, not charity, to its recipients.
Duration:00:43:08
035: Ynes Mexia
12/1/2020
Come explore the flora and fauna of North and South America with one of the premier botanists of all time, Ynes Mexia. While finding solace in the outdoors, this female scientist revolutionized botany.
Duration:00:39:28
036:Women Owned Businesses
12/1/2020
Holiday shopping is in full swing! Looking for a great gift? On this episode, we discuss several different women owned businesses who would love your support.
Duration:00:55:54
034: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
10/19/2020
We've all heard her name-Ruth Bader Ginsburg- but do you know her journey to the Supreme Court? Listen in to hear how this phenomenal woman changed history.
Duration:00:41:40
033: The Akashinga
9/30/2020
Meet the Akashinga, or The Brave Ones, an all female team of rangers employed to defend Africa's animals against poachers.
Duration:00:47:42
032: Annette Kellermann
8/27/2020
Did you enjoy the beach or pool this summer in a comfortable bathing suit? Then you have this week's Shero, Annette Kellermann, to thank. Check out the episode to find out how.
Duration:00:37:51
031: Jackie Mitchell
7/24/2020
It's summertime! And that means baseball season. If you're missing your favorite MLB team, check out this week's episode to hear the incredible story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17 year old girl who pitched against 3 members of the infamous Murderer's Row.
Duration:00:52:28
030: Andrea Jenkins
7/11/2020
This week Dana & Lauren discuss the first openly Transgender Black Woman to have a seat at the table. Andrea Jenkins is City Council Person for Minneapolis' 8th Ward. Check out this episode to see how she is breaking down barriers in the political sphere.
Duration:01:01:55
029: Dorothea Lange
5/31/2020
How did one woman make a picture worth 20,000 lbs. of food? Listen to the incredible story of Dorothea Lange and how she was able to influence the government with her art.
Duration:00:51:42
028: Maria Montessori
5/31/2020
Can you picture yourself in a modern day school with bright colors and tiny child sized chairs? It's hard to believe classrooms didn't always look this way. Tune in to hear how one woman changed the modern day classroom
Duration:01:05:54
027: Frances Glessner Lee
3/21/2020
Curious how a grandmother changed the world of forensics by building dollhouses? Check out this week's episode to learn about Frances Glessner Lee, creator of the Nutshell Studies.
Duration:00:52:21
026: International Women's Day
3/14/2020
March 8th is International Women's Day. Tune in to find out the history and what companies are doing to celebrate and honor women.
Duration:00:42:36
25: Julia
2/22/2020
This week the ladies tell the story of Julia Morgan, a turn of the century architect who designed over 700 buildings in California including the epic Hearst Castle.
Duration:00:39:52
024: Carlotta
2/2/2020
Tune in to learn about the incredible bravery of Carlotta Walls Lanier, youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.
Duration:00:50:26
023: Basma
1/20/2020
Millions of people every year have plastic surgery to correct their flaws. Today we meet Basma Hameed, a woman who turned her own mission to feel better about herself into a world class business.
Duration:00:28:37