Womanica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

18 HRS AGO

Go-Getters: Nell Gwyn

Eleanor (Nell) Gwyn (c. 1650-1687) was an English actress and mistress of Charles II. Touted as a celebrity figure of the Restoration Period, she was praised for her beauty, recklessness, wit, and generosity. Nell is considered a folk heroine whose story mirrors the rags-to-riches story of Cinderella.

7 min
3 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Julia Felix

Julia Felix was a prominent businesswoman in Pompeii. She owned the House of Julia Felix, a collection of gardens, baths, and shops, from 62-79 AD. Historical records suggest that she was a very savvy business owner and well-respected by her community for her work.

5 min
4 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Augusta Savage

Augusta Savage (1892-1962) was a Black American sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance. She was commissioned to create busts of W.E.B Dubois, Marcus Garvey, and a pinnacle piece in the 1939 World’s Fair. Although talented and well known, she was poor and unable to preserve her pieces, many of which are now lost to history.

6 min
5 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Margaret Hardenbroeck

Margaret Hardenbroeck (c. 1630-1690) was a Dutch-born trader and enslaver in the colony of New Amsterdam, later New York. Known as a “she-trader,” Margaret was one of the few women in the shipping business at the time, and along with second husband grew a successful trading empire, that traded in enslaved peoples, as well as tobacco and wheat. At the time of her death, it was believed she was the wealthiest woman in New York.

4 min
6 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Mariam-uz-Zamani

Mariam-uz-Zamani (1542-1623) was born a Hindu-Rajput princess before marrying Akbar, the third Muslim emperor of the Mughal Empire, for political alliance. In her 43 years as empress, she became an influential maritime trader using her ship, the Rahimi, one of the largest ships to sail the Indian seas during the 17th century.

6 min
16 DEC

Go-Getters: Peggy Hopkins Joyce

Peggy Hopkins Joyce (1893-1957) was an American actress, model and socialite known for her multiple marriages to millionaires.

8 min
13 DEC

Go-Getters: Shade Thomas-Fahm

Shade Thomas-Fahm (b. 1933) is a pioneering Nigerian fashion designer who launched the nation’s first high-end boutique selling locally-made ready-to-wear clothing in the 1960s. Her work catered traditional Nigerian textiles and styles to the lives of cosmopolitan working women.

5 min
12 DEC

Go-Getters: Julia de Burgos

Julia de Burgos (1914-1953) was a celebrated Puerto Rican poet, feminist, and activist. She was known for her powerful, introspective writing on themes of identity, colonialism, and social justice. Her work highlighted the struggles of Puerto Rican women and the island's complex history. Her poetry continues to influence Latin American literature and feminist movements today.

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Jenny Kaplan

Host

4.2

out of 5

19 Ratings

Loving the goddesses this month.

10/10/2023

jencherry85

Lilith is my favourite deity so was glad to hear her included but loving the goddesses in general. Love your work team.
10/10 podcast

23/02/2021

gailval

They do an amazing job, I listen to this every morning and feel so inspired
Love the podcast, hate the ads

25/09/2023

NoNicknamesNotTaken

I’m sorry, I know this seems an unfair complaint (however the creators do get a say in these things) but when there is an equal amount of ad time as there is actual content this is a no from me. If I’m listening to, say, and hour long podcast episode then I don’t mind some ads at the beginning, end, and maybe interspersed through the episode. When I’m listening to something only five minutes long and have to listen to three ads at the start then often the same three ads at the end then they straight away repeat three times again as it jumps to the next episode… Sorry, I can’t do it.
Mahler

10/08/2022

aus der Ferne

What a pity about this annoying untrained voice🥴

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Channel

iHeartPodcasts
Creator

Wonder Media Network and iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

1.5K
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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Show Website

Womanica
Provider

iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc