Women Did That

May 28 2024 26 ep. 46 mins 5
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A podcast dedicated to showcasing all manner of talented women throughout history. In each episode, hosts Ciarra and Jillian will use their professional expertise and impeccable comedic timing to take listeners on a contemporary, humorous retelling of one amazing woman’s story. "Women Did That" is sure to entertain and inspire people from all walks of life, all while cracking a few jokes along the way.

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Eve Curie - Artist, Journalist, War Correspondent

May 28 2024 78 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the story of Eve Curie, Marie Curie's second daughter. Although Eve did not follow the science science path as the rest of her family, her story is one of incredible sacrifice and determination to help others.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small p

Irene Joliot-Curie: Scientist Extraordinaire

May 13 2024 75 mins  
Send us a textGet ready for a science class! This week we talk all things Irene Joliot-Curie. Irene was the daughter of famed scientist, Marie Curie, and a scientific force in her own right. From serving in two World Wars, to her amazing work on radioactivity still used today, Irene proved time and time again that she was an incredible woman. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and

Alison Bechdel: Cartoonist, originator of the "Bechdel Test"

Mar 19 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textThis week, we dive into the story of iconic cartoonist and feminist champion, Alison Bechdel. Alison not only created the "Bechdel Test" that is used to mneasure the representation of women in media, but she also wrote and illustrated some of the most iconic American cartoons of the last century. Her work, "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic", chronicles her childhood, and

Agatha Christie: Famed Murder-Mystery Writer

Feb 21 2024 67 mins  
Send us a textThis week we dive in to the story of prolific murder-mystery author, Agatha Christie. With over 60 literary works, including some of the most famous murder-mystery pieces, Agatha cemented her legacy as one of the best murder-mystery writers in history. Oh, did we also mention she was the founder of a club for the most noteworthy mystery writers in history, the Detecti

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Jul 24 2023 4 mins  
Send us a textDon't worry, we're not going anywhere!Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our theme music was created by: freesibs Thanks so much to Buzzsprout for making the creation of this podcast possible! They provided so many amazing tools and tips

Laura Gardin Fraser: Sculptor, Numismatic Icon

Jan 30 2023 36 mins  
Send us a textHow much do you think about quarters? In this episode, we talk about Laura Gardin Fraser, the first woman to design an American coin and the scandal behind American quarters.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners.Our theme music was created b

Mamie Phipps Clark: PhD of Psychology, Educational Researcher

Nov 09 2022 52 mins  
Send us a textThis episode is all about the incredible Mamie Phipps Clark. As one of two African-Americans to receive her PhD in psychology from Columbia University, Mamie's work in the field of education became invaluable in landmark cases such as Brown V. Board of Education. You won't want to miss this one!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: Thi

Mary Jones Parrish Part 2: Chronicler of Atrocities

Sep 27 2022 54 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we finish out Mary's story, and talk about her experiences in surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre. Mary's story of survival lead to one of the only accounts of the atrocities, and is one of the only reasons they are remembered today.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps ou

Mary Jones Parrish Part 1: Chronicler of the Tulsa Race Massacre

Aug 10 2022 53 mins  
Send us a textIn 1921, the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, often hailed as Black Wall Street, was razed to the ground by a white mob. But who recorded this horrific event? Mary Elizabeth Jones Parrish, herself a survivor, was not about to let this vicious attack be swept under the rug. She tracked down survivors and compiled their stories in first book about the event. In th

Anne Boleyn Part 5: The Tragic End

Jun 30 2022 45 mins  
Send us a textIn our final episode on Anne Boleyn, we detail the final, dramatic, and tragic years of Anne's life, including her horrific death.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners.Our theme music was created by: freesibsThanks so much to Buzzsprout for