Lex from The Peony podcast is back on the mic for a special Pride Month episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Barbara Gittings, a pre-Stonewall gay rights activist who helped declassify homosexuality as …
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98. Virginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir: Sabotage & Espionage
Andee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history’s most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as “The …
92. Esther Howland: American Valentine’s Day Cards
To celebrate everyone’s loved (or hated) holiday, I’ve released a special bonus episode featuring a woman who literally made her stamp in history. Esther Howland was an artist and businesswoman who is credited for popularizing Valentine’s …
87. Hurrem Sultan & Kumander Liwayway
Jordan Redwine is back on the mic to celebrate the lives of two influential women in history! Jordan kicks off the show by introducing Hurrem Sultan, a woman sold as a sex slave who later …
83. Lorena Ramírez & Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Andee Dominguez joins me on the mic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Melissa tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century poet, scholar, and nun who’s considered to be the …
75. Eva Perón & Queen Nanny: Spiritual & Mystical Leaders of the Nation
Marina Pierce, longtime fan and loyal listener, joins Melissa on the mic to tell the story of Eva Perón. Eva Perón was an actress and First Lady of Argentina who many considered a literal saint …
73. Malala Yousafzai & Shidzue Kato: Rebels With An Incredible Cause
Tehya Fencik, host and creator of the podcast For the Love of History, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic to celebrate the lives of some kick ass women. …
67. The Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria & Witchcraft
Rachel and Leah, co-hosts of Hashtag History podcast, join me on the mic to spit some major knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft following a mass …
66. Ann Shen: Bad Girls Throughout History
Ann Shen joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than featuring the author and illustrator of Bad Girls Throughout History, Legendary Ladies, and Nevertheless, …
56. Noor Inayat Khan & Mary Queen of Scots: Brave in the Face of Death
Karyn Raynor, co-host of Chick-Lit podcast, joins Melissa on the mic to tell a story about her favorite woman in history. Melissa introduces Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist Indian princess who served as a spy …