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Have You Met Her?

a weekly podcast about amazing women from history

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00:27:13

Episode 89: Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich

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2024/11/27

Come with me to Alaska this week to learn about the amazing woman who was instrumental to the Alaska Territorial Legislature passing the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945... the first anti-discrimination law to be passed in the United States. She was called a "Fighter in Velvet Gloves" because she was was tough, but kind. Wicked smart, but approachable. Territorial Governor Gruening said that Elizabeth's intelligence was obvious, her composure faultless, and her plea could not have been more

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00:23:10

Episode 88: Sarah Winnemucca

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2024/11/20

Sarah Winnemucca spent most of her life advocating for her people, known now as the Northern Paiute people. She wrote letters, organized petitions and tried to learn the ways of the white settlers to find common ground. When all of those efforts still didn't bring fairness to her people, she traveled the country, telling their stories to the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haveyoumether/support

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00:24:06

Episode 87: Wa Wokiye Win - Matilda "Tillie" Black Bear

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2024/11/13

Join me this week to learn about this amazing Lakota woman who was the grandmother of the Anti-Domestic Violence Movement. Tillie helped thousands of domestic violence survivors by opening her home (and then the first domestic violence shelter for women of color in the United States) and then she organized and worked beyond shelter doors to advocate for legislation. If you or someone you know need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text the word "START" to

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00:06:35

2024 Presidential Election

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2024/11/10

I needed a few days, but I wanted to release a mini-episode about the 2024 Presidential Election. It's important to me that there is no question about what I stand for. It matters because we care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haveyoumether/support

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00:21:46

Episode 86: Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

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2024/11/06

We're celebrating Nation Native American Heritage Month in November. Join me to learn about the amazing Dr. Susan La Flesch Picotte. She was the youngest daughter of the Omaha Chief who believed in education and the importance of learning to embrace both traditional culture and the white world. After completing medical school, Dr. Susan (as her people called her) returned home to serve her community. Her life was short but her impact and example were huge. --- Support this podcast:

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00:21:59

Episode 85: Kate Compton Barr & gerrymandering

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2024/10/30

We're doing something a little different today... I'm going to share a basic history of the history of gerrymandering and then tell you about an amazing women TODAY who has decided to use her voice to shine a light on this threat to democracy. Meet Kate Compton Barr, a candidate for North Carolina Senate in District 37.Visit Kate Compton's campaign website here: https://www.katebarrcantwin.com/ To see who YOUR US State rates in redistricting practices, visit https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/ ---

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00:28:53

Episode 84: Congresswoman Shirley Chrisholm

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2024/10/23

Join us today to learn about the life of this seven-term Congresswoman who (although small in stature) was never afraid to speak up, challenge traditions, improve the lives of those in her community, inspire others, and with all her might shove our country onward into a more inclusive space. Shirley was a catalyst for change and has been called an inspiration for MANY politicians today. I found some awesome audio to go along with this episode, so you'll get to hear Shirley in her own voice. ---

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00:30:27

Episode 83: Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin

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2024/10/16

Today we are going to celebrate Jeannette Rankin for the act that she wanted to be remembered for: she is the only woman who ever voted to give all women in the United States the right to vote. Jeannette Rankin was not one to back down from a fight, or to speak her truth even when it was unpopular. There is much to admire about this amazing woman who paved a way to congress for many other women to follow.... --- Support this podcast:

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Episode 82: Belva Lockwood

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2024/10/09

Join me this week to hear about the incredible life of Belva Lockwood. Belva had ambition, intelligence and ability... but unfortunately, she was a woman. Her entire life was full of people telling her "no," but she decided to do the things anyway. Her goals were big, and she didn't stop fighting until she achieved them. If you are in the United States, please take a minute to check your voter registration... we have an important election coming up! Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram

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00:27:45

Episode 81: Victoria Woodhull

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2024/10/02

Join me to learn about the life of this colorful feminist trailblazer... the first woman to ever have her name appear on a Presidential Ballot. Victoria had a lot to say... first, for the spirits of the deceased. Next, for women like herself who had no legal protection after divorce. Finally, during her presidential campaign... where her platform included women's suffrage, regulation of monopolies, abolition of the death penalty, and welfare for the poor. We don't know how many votes she received on

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00:25:02

Episode 80: Shireen Abu Akleh

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2024/09/25

This week we are learning about the prominent, dedicated journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who wanted people around the world to see what she was seeing. She wanted to share the truth. Known for her infectious laugh and finding the humanity in every story, Shireen chose to find joy every day. To see one of her last reports, visit the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbNtBxD7UQU&t=13s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haveyoumether/support

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Episode 79: Veronica Guerin

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2024/09/18

In this week's episode, we'll follow Veronica Guerin on her dangerous travels to unravel the truth about the heroin crisis in Dublin and her attempts to expose the criminals who were profiting. Her journalistic ethics were murky, and she seemed to have no internal desire for self-preservation... but you HAVE to admire her bravery and desire to do what she believed was right. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haveyoumether/support

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Episode 78: Ethel Payne

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2024/09/11

Join me this week to learn about the woman who earned the unofficial title of "the First Lady of Black Press" for her hard work, fearless questions, and honest writing. Her adventures took her all over the world, and her strong sense of right and wrong drove her to fight for equality in an influential way. And if a certain President of the United States got his feathers ruffled along the way?... Ethel wasn't afraid of that either! --- Support this podcast:

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00:27:07

Episode 77: Nellie Bly

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2024/09/04

Our world has been blessed with many amazing female journalists... and so we're going to learn about four of them this month. We're going to start with the confident, opinionated Nellie Bly who was a pioneer in the concept of investigate journalism. Learn about her adventures and maybe be inspired by her views that woman were capable, should be supported, and that the most importantly, that those people who were suffering should be shown compassion and care. For a fun video about Nellie,

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Episode 76: Henrietta Lacks

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2024/08/28

Join me today to learn about the woman whose unique cells were "immortal." A cell sample taken during a procedure (without her consent or knowledge) would change the world of medicine. Learn about this amazing woman who was mostly unknown until 60 years after her death... even though many of the vaccines, treatments, and understanding of cells that we have today wouldn't be possible without her contribution. Honor her by learning about her life.

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Episode 75: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

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2024/08/21

Join me this week to hear about the amazing life of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first woman of color to become a medical doctor in America. Taught the basics by her aunt, Rebecca knew from a young age that she had a mission in life: to ease the suffering of her fellow humans. Her legacy remained relatively unknown for over a century after her death... but thanks to her groundbreaking medical reference guide, the world has rediscovered her story and her phenomenal accomplishments.

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00:23:30

Episode 74: Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi

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2024/08/14

Women are capable, powerful, and brilliant. Period. Or should I say, even WITH their periods. Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi was a fierce advocate for women's education and used her medical training (which she fought to have access to) to scientifically PROVE that women who were menstruating were just as capable as men. For information about the Global Crisis of Period Poverty, and ways that you can help, visit the following

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00:28:35

Episode 73: Dr. Ogino Ginko

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2024/08/07

We're kicking off our month of celebrating Women in Medicine by talking about the first woman to be a licensed doctor in Japan... and the personal experiences that she went through that inspired her to challenge traditions and BE THE CHANGE that the world needed. It would be amazing if women were welcomed and well-represented in the medical field today, but we will be discussing an example of how (even so many years later) society STILL believes that women shouldn't be in certain fields

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00:29:13

Episode 72: Zelda Fitzgerald

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2024/07/31

Zelda and her author-husband were the perfect mascots for the roaring 20s. Her personification of "flapper" was celebrated and copied by other modern girls during a time of cultural change and self-indulgence. Zelda's husband is said to have used his beautiful, young wife as a muse in his writings... but popular (and supported) opinions now believe that she wasn't just his muse, but an uncredited and unacknowledged co-writer. Zelda was a published author and shown artist during her life, but her

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Episode 71: Anarcha, Lucy & Betsey

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2024/07/24

The foundations of modern gynecology are built on the bodies and pain of enslaved black women.... the Mothers of Gynecology. This week we'll talk about the man who has been celebrated for being the "Father of Gynecology" and the questionable practices that seemed barbaric to us now, but that led to discoveries and a new understanding of women's bodies. Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey were the tools that he used, and they were the ones that made the sacrifices. I also want to celebrate

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