Wining About Herstory

In honor of Indigenous American Heritage Day, the ladies are learning more about their own country's history that was DEF not taught in school! First, Kelley tells the story of Sarah Winnemucca, a Pieute woman who tried to act as a bridge between her people and the European settlers in the face of increasing violence against Indigenous peoples. Then, Emily discusses the history of Indian Boarding Schools and shares testimonials from survivors that show just how horrific and insidious the cultural genocide funded by the U.S. Government  truly was. Donate to the The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition: https://boardingschoolhealing.org10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod       Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

Winter may be coming (and coming and coming) but the ladies aren't stopping with the fiery femmes! First, Emily tells the story of Queen Salamasina who through a series of political moves and marriages united ancient Samoa and brought about an era of peace. Then, Kelley covers Lilian Lindsay who had a groundbreaking career as one of the earliest women dentists all thanks to her spite for a toxic teacher. Grab your maps and say 'ah' because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod        Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

The ladies are bidding adieu to spooky season with two frightening phantoms! First, Emily travels to Nigeria to tell the tale of Madam Koi Koi, a sadistic teacher who continues to torture students even in death. Then, Kelley tells the story of La Llorona, a murderous mother who is doomed to stalk the earth in search of her children, but she'll take yours in a pinch. Look out for red heels and stay away from the water, because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod       Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

The ladies' bodies are killing them, much like the wicked women in this week's episode! First, Kelley tells the tragic tale of Oiwa, a young woman who was betrayed by her lemon of a husband, but exacted brutal revenge on him. Then, Emily tells the legend of the Baobhan Sith, a beautiful woman of Scottish lore who will literally eat you up (or at least drink your blood.) Grab some iron and stop talking smack about women's bodies, because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod       Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

Flying cats, cracking joints, and hysterical nuns oh my! First, Emily tells a tale that seems perfectly crafted for her- when the nuns in an isolated French convent begin caterwauling without end, the townsfolk call in the police put a stop to the meowing musical. Then, Kelley tells the story of the Fox sisters, spiritualist celebrities who traveled the country claiming they could talk with spirits. But when the truth comes out, it's darker and more dramatic than any ghost story. Are you ready for this right meow? Because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod       Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

To celebrate the most frightening time of the year, the ladies are wining about corporate body delivery methods,  slaying dick, and the odd limits of supernatural powers. First, Kelley tells the terrifying tale of Mary Ann Cotton whose loved ones were plagued with intestinal problems and death that may have been less than natural. Then, Emily tells the story of Mary Webster, an impoverished woman who wouldn't take shit, so naturally, she was accused of being a witch with supernatural cow-repelling powers. Beware of burlap sacks and eviction notices, because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod      Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

It's spooky season and that means the ladies are indulging in their dark sides with some horrendous herstorical tales! First, Emily tells the supernatural story of Zona Heaster Shue, a woman who died a tragic death, leaving behind a grieving husband. But Zona's mother suspected something was off with the new widower and she would learn the truth from the last person anyone expected. Then, Kelley tells the story of Hélène Jégado, an unassuming  servant who was a model employee, except for the fact that people seemed to die wherever she went. Grab your favorite scarf and stay away from peas, because we're wining about horrible herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod     Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

This week's episode is brought to you by anxiety, drama queens, and heroic librarians! First, Kelley tells the story of Livia Drusilla (not the anti-cramping med) a Roman Empress who achieved god-status after living a life that would make soap opera writers do a double-take. Then, Emily shares the story of Pura Belpré, a young Puerto Rican woman who, thanks to kismet, pioneered programs for the New York Public Library that helped countless children and made the library a cultural center for Spanish-speaking citizens. Don't forget to send your pig to mass, because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

This week's episode is sponsored by caffeine and tacos! First, Emily shares the story of Diana Reiter, a promising young architect who was building a career of busting gender barriers and fighting antisemitism before the Nazis invaded Poland. Then, Kelley covers Gabriela Mistral, a poet who advocated for education for women after she was denied schooling past grade school. Grab a cup of coffee and buckle up for sobriety because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

This week, Kelley tells the prequel to Maggie Lena Walker's story and covers Elizabeth Van Lew, an abolitionist who worked as  a spy for the Union during the American Civil War. Despite her loyalty as a patriot, she would pay for her actions for the rest of her life. Then, Emily covers the Scythians, the real-life inspiration for the legends of Amazonian warriors! Grab your sword and kick down a confederate statue because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

In this week's super head-worthy episode, Kelley and Emily reminisce about green alien cartoons, change their group chat name, and unpack consumer mall culture. First, Kelley tells the story of Maggie Lena Walker, a woman who worked tirelessly to build up the black community in Richmond, VA after the Civil War and ensure everyone would have a future. Then, Emily covers Maggie Mitchell, an undercover security agent working at one of the most prestigious stores in London to stop shoplifters, thieve rings, and elephants (sort of.) Gather your favorite sluts into a group chat because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

Bouncing titties? Colonization? Just a normal week for the ladies! First, Emily finally tells the story of a relatable group project (i.e. hellish) as she covers the invention of the sports bra and all of the DD sized drama that came with it! Then, Kelley tells the story of Emily Hobhouse, a service-focused woman who was sent to South Africa to make sure the invading English were behaving themselves (spoiler- they weren't) and did everything in her power to help. Grab hold of your tatas and get ready to have a breakdown because we're wining about herstory!10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod     Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

This week's episode is sponsored by CANADA! Or at least one Canadian. First, Kelley discusses the high-flying adventures of forgotten aviatrix Sheila Scott who could do just about anything, except drive a car. Then, Emily shares the story of The Famous Five who prove that not ALL group projects are doomed to fail. These 5 Canadian activists took on the government for the monumental cause of determining that women were people. Grab your aviator goggles and Google the Canadian seal because we're wining about hesrtory!  10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod    Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

Busting the binary box, a sexual spectrum, and some intense dad jokes- just a normal day for these winey ladies! First, Emily tells the story of Jennie June and one of the United States' earliest trans activist organizations! Then, Kelley covers Louise Lawrence, a trans activist who had the bold idea that the trans community was bigger than people thought, and the data to back it up. Grab your English pronunciation dictionary and get ready to bloom and/or blossom, because we're wining about herstory!10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod    Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

The ladies are back (along with their bearable audio quality) to wine about some proud women who did what and who they wanted! First, Kelley shares the story of Winnaretta Singer, heiress to a grand sewing machine fortune who loved supporting artists, helping the less fortunate, and drawing sexual boundaries with an umbrella. Then, Emily covers April Ashley, a trans entertainer who left her unsupportive family in Liverpool to find her community and stardom in London, until a tabloid took aim. Grab your trusty umbrella and get out of your hometown, because we're wining about herstory!10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod    Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

What happens when two drunk podcasters are joined by author and investigative journalist, Isabel Vincent? You're about to find out! Join us as we interview Isabel about her book 'Overture of Hope: Two Sisters' Daring Plan that Saved Opera's Jewish Stars from the Third Reich' which tells the story of sisters Ida and Louise Cook, two self-described 'squares' and opera nerds who used their love of the opera world to help rescue people from Nazi-occupied Germany before the outbreak of WWII. 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod     Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

This week the duo becomes a trio as the ladies are joined by author Buzzy Jackson who, in addition to having the best name ever, has recently released her third book, 'To Die Beautiful,' a novel based on the story of Hannie Schaft (whom we discussed in ep 55.) We cover topics such as how many degrees we are away from these herstorical heroines, Emily's book series on a spunky stunt reporter, and, of course, how much NAZIS ARE THE FUCKING WORST! Grab your screaming pillow and practice your transatlantic accent, because we're wining about herstory! Connect with Buzzy below! Website: https://www.buzzyjackson.com/Instagram buzzy_jackson10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod   Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

Happy Pride guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! Emily shares the story of  Lilly Wust, a Nazi's wife, and Felice Schragenheim, a lesbian Jew hiding in plain sight who formed an unlikely romance in the midst of Nazi occupied Germany. Then, Kelley covers Barbara May Cameron, a Hunkpapa Lakota woman who who used her intersectionality as a queer, Indigenous woman to cross barriers and help everyone! Grab the tissues and tell a Nazi to fuck off because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod   Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

How do you know a group of crows is a murder? You'll have to listen to find out! Kelley covers artist and designer Margaret MacDonald who created beautiful, intricate, Celtic inspired designs that will make your witch heart happy. Then, Emily shares her rage-fueled deep dive into the history of school lunch programs, Harriet Clisby, and a group of women who had the radical idea that children should be fed. Look up your local politicians and get LOUD because we're wining about herstory!10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod  Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod

In this particularly WHET episode, the ladies are in sync with a couple of artsy fartsy women! First, Emily shares the story of Margaret Keane, an artist who achieved great commercial success with her signature 'big eye paintings' . . . or rather her abusive, thieving husband did. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Gwen John, an incredible artist who was overshadowed by the men in her life despite having brain-breakingly amazing cat paintings! Stare into our haunting eyes and pour yourself a glass of left-over-open wine because we're wining about herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod