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Have You Met Her?

a weekly podcast about amazing women from history

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Episode 125: Lucy Parsons

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2025/09/03

We're talking about women who had POWERFUL VOICES this month... and Lucy Parsons starts us off. Lucy was a labor organizer, a writer and a gifted orator who poured everything she had into her beliefs. MANY have downplayed her contributions to the labor movement by referring to her as "Albert Parsons' wife"... but she was so much more than that. Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:18:16

Episode 124: Pura Belpre

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2025/08/27

Imagine being a child in 1920s New York City and walking into a library only to find someone speaking your language AND telling stories your own abuela told you. That was the magic of Pura Belpre. She was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, a storyteller, and a trailblazer who planted "story seeds" that continue to bloom. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:16:45

Episode 123: Alia Muhammad Baker

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2025/08/20

If there was imminent danger headed your way, what would you try to save? Obviously your loved ones, important documents, irreplaceable pictures. When our amazing woman this week heard the winds of war begin to howl, she ALSO hustled to save the things that were most important to her. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:16:36

Episode 122: Suzanne Briet

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2025/08/13

Join me this week to learn about Suzanne Briet's innovative view on ideas, knowledge, data and documents. What do an antelope, a librarian, and the internet have in common? You'll know at the end of the episode. Follow us on instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:19:32

Episode 121: Lillian H. Smith

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2025/08/06

Join me this week to learn about the first certified children's librarian in Canada. Lillian Smith developed and pioneered children's library services that set standards worldwide. She loved and understood children and knew that her most important calling was getting the right book into the right hands at the right time. Find your local library (in the United States) here: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspxSupport the podcast here:

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00:19:56

Episode 120: Barbara Hillary

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2025/07/30

Our amazing woman this week is a perfect example of "you're never too old to live your dreams." After a successful nursing career her life of exploring began. She was committed to experiencing new things and if she happened to be a trailblazer who inspired others to follow in her footsteps? Well, that's even better! To support the podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:31:42

Revisiting Dr. Kalpana Chawla

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2025/07/23

A medical emergency this week made it impossible to release a new episode, so I wanted to re-release my episode about Dr. Kalpana Chawla... an adventurer who made it all the way to space. To see the full clip of the interview with the STS-107 Crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5r-zY8pcwTo support the podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 119: Annie Smith Peck

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2025/07/16

We are continuing our celebration of Women Explorers this week by talking about the amazing Annie Smith Peck. She tackled education systems to complete the education that she wanted... and then went on to tackle literal mountains, climbing higher than anyone ever had. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 118: Maria Sibylla Merian

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2025/07/09

Join me this week to hear about Maria Sibylla Merian, a woman German woman during the 17th Century who LOVED bugs. In a time when her passion could've been interpreted as witchcraft, Maria became a scientist, making discoveries and documenting her findings in a beautiful way. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 117: Jeanne Baret

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2025/07/02

We're kicking off our July theme this week, Women Explorers, with the amazing story of Jeanne Baret. Jeanne was the first woman to circumnavigate the world... which took one lie, a ton of grit, and an amazing sense of adventure. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastAnd support the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:20:39

Episode 116: The Ladies of Llangollen

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2025/06/25

Join me this week to hear the story of Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler... two Irish women of rank and beauty who loved each other and refused to NOT live their dream of living in a beautiful house with fabulous gardens where they could read, write, make art and love each other. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast here https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 115: Marielle Franco

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2025/06/18

Join us in our continuation of celebrating women who were LGBTQ+ ADVOCATES for PRIDE MONTH. Marielle Franco was a strong advocate for poor black people who called the favela where she was raised, the only black woman to serve on Rio's City Council, and a fierce critic of governmental corruption. Marielle was murdered for her confrontational stance, but those that orchestrated her death could not have imagined how their violent act to stop her voice would literally amplify her message and draw eyes

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00:23:14

Episode 114: Sarah Hegazi

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2025/06/11

Content Warning: This episode discusses incarceration, torture and suicide. Some listeners may be disturbing to some listeners. In the US, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.International listeners can find help from the International Association of Suicide Prevention here: https://findahelpline.com/i/iaspAnd from Befrienders Worldwide here: https://befrienders.org/Join me this week to hear the story of Sarah Hegazi. She was a writer, an LGBT+ activist, and a

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00:22:56

Episode 113: The Brunswick Four

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2025/06/04

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Join me today to hear the story of the Brunswick Four... the four lesbian women who were wrongfully arrested for singing a song in a tavern. This event, which took place in Toronto, Ontario in 1974 has been likened to the Stonewall Riots in New York... a pivotal event that sparked the gay rights movement. To support this podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 112: Clara Hale

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2025/05/28

We are wrapping up our month of celebrating "mother" figures who you may not have heard of with Clara Hale's story. She was a woman who was naturally a giving, loving, gentle caregiver. She began a daycare in her home to provide for her own children and gained a reputation as someone who never turned anyone away. Hear more about her inspirational story. Make sure to follow the podcast on whatever platform that you use. Share this podcast with your friends. Support the podcast here:

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00:22:43

Episode 111: Mothers of Plaza de Mayo

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2025/05/21

In today's episode, I want to share what I learned about a group of women who came together and demonstrated for answers against a brutal military dictatorship in Argentina. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastEmail me at haveyoumetherpodcast@gmail.comSupport the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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Episode 110: Kala Bagai

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2025/05/14

Join me this week to learn about another woman who quietly struggled to find her place in a new country, and then became a welcoming advocate for those who followed. Today's episode is another example of an amazing woman who didn't need fame or praise to step in and give "motherly love" to people. Content Warning: there is a mention of suicide. Please take care of yourself. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see pictures of all the amazing women that we've learned

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Episode 109: Lou Xiaoying

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2025/05/07

We are kicking off our month of celebrating those unsung heroes... mothers (of all kinds - we're inclusive here!). I couldn't find a lot about Lou Xiaoying, but what I did touched my heart. A poor, struggling women who rummaged through garbage found the most precious treasure of all: discarded children. This episode includes information about child abandonment and population control (including themes of abortion and infanticide). Please use caution and protect your mental health. Find and

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Episode 108: Cicely Tyson

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2025/04/30

Join me today to learn about Cicely Tyson and her impact on Hollywood. You've probably seen Cicely on screen at some point in your life... her career spanned seven decades, after all... but you may not know about the care and concern that she showed in choosing the roles that she would accept. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast with a tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/haveyoumether

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00:29:32

Episode 56: Miriam Makeba

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2025/04/23

This week's woman was known by many names: Mama Africa, the Empress of the African Song, and Zenzi (her African name that was a gift from her mother). The world would come to know her as Miriam Makeba... and they would LOVE her talent and positive spirit. At least, until she starting using her voice to directly criticize the apartheid government of her home country of South Africa. Find and follow the podcast on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcastSupport the podcast at

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