HerStance: Legacy of Resilience
HerStance delves into the lives of extraordinary women who shaped our world, revealing their vital contributions to culture, industry, education, and art. We go beyond the history books to explore their challenges and triumphs, drawing parallels to current social issues. Each episode culminates in a practical 'HerStance Challenge,' empowering you to take action in your own community and join the movement for true equality. Join us to be inspired, informed, and part of a powerful legacy of change.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 24: Margaret Sanger - The Empathy Engine Against Obscenity
This week, we dive into the life and explosive legacy of Margaret Sanger—the radical nurse who coined the term "birth control" and took on a federal anti-obscenity law, the Comstock Act of 1873, to educate on and deliver
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Episode 24
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25:24
A HerStance Special -- Conversations with a Catalyst: Dotty Delafield
Welcome to Conversations with a Catalyst, a new series on the show! In these special episodes, we'll shift the format a bit to highlight incredible contemporary women who are not only reflecting on the legacies of our foremothers but als...
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Episode 23
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29:05
Episode 22: Carol Burnett - The Trailblazing Queen of Comedy
From an aspiring playwright to the first woman to host her own variety show, Carol Burnett has been a trailblazer, a comedic genius, and a feminist icon. At 91 years old, she's still breaking ground as the oldest woman to be nominated for a com...
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Episode 22
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21:11
Episode 21: How Billie Jean King Served Up a Revolution
Welcome back to HerStance, the podcast that looks at the world through the lens of groundbreaking women. Today, we're lacing up our sneakers and stepping onto the court with a woman who didn't just play the game—she changed it, for everyone. Th...
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Episode 21
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17:58
Episode 20: A Deliberate Act: The Phenomenon of Female Erasure
Some names are forever cemented in history for their infamy. But what about the brilliant women whose names should be celebrated, yet have been deliberately silenced? On this episode of HerStance, we confront a phenomenon with a name: The Ma...
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Episode 20
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27:59
Episode 19: Madam CJ Walker: The Power of Purpose
How does a woman rise from the depths of poverty and orphanhood to become America's first female self-made millionaire, and what can her journey teach us about creating lasting change? In this episode of HerStance, we dive into the incredible l...
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Episode 19
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39:41
Episode 18: Florence Nightingale: Care's Frontline Pioneer
You know the image: the "Lady with the Lamp," a beacon of compassion on the battlefields. But what if we told you Florence Nightingale, the foundational philosopher of modern nursing, was far more than just a quiet caregiver?Welco...
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Episode 18
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28:34
Episode 17: Susan Brownmiller: Sisterhood is Powerful
Last month, May 2025, the feminist movement lost a titan. We said goodbye to a 'second wave' pioneer whose relentless writing, fearless protesting, and groundbreaking national conversations fundamentally reshaped our understanding of sex, marit...
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Episode 17
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21:38
Episode 16: Hedy Lamarr - A Beautiful Mind
Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) – a mouthful, we know! But this cutting-edge wireless technology, where signals rapidly "hop" between different frequencies, is probably in your pocket right now. It's the secret sauce behind your ...
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Episode 16
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17:21
Episode 15: Beyond the Headlines: The Supreme Confidence of O'Connor & Ginsburg
Before diving into today's complex headlines and the swirling debates of social media, let's take a HerStance back to the foundational principles of our government – guided by two women who defied the odds. This episode explores the remarkable ...
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Episode 15
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20:28
Episode 14: Bubbles and Business - Madame Clicquot, The Original Wine Disruptor
Forget what you think you know about Champagne! This episode of HerStance uncorks a hidden truth, challenging the long-held belief about who really invented the crucial riddling process of the Méthode Champenoise. Join us as we j...
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Episode 14
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20:02
Episode 13: Peace Begins Within: Lessons from Dr. Maria Montessori's Extraordinary Life
The remarkable journey of Dr. Maria Montessori reveals a woman who defied every boundary placed before her in 19th century Italy. This episode of HerStance explores how this determined pioneer transformed from a girl who wasn't considered excep...
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Episode 13
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34:55
Episode 12 - Sojourner Truth: I Am Woman's Rights
Today, on HerStance, we're diving deep into the life of a woman who didn't just break barriers, she obliterated them. We'll trace her journey from slavery to the forefront of the women's rights movement, and examine how her fight for intersecti...
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Episode 12
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28:40
