Womanica

4.2 (68)
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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.

2 DAYS AGO

Divas: Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren (1934 - present) is an Italian actress and sex symbol with a career spanning more than 70 years. She is widely considered to be one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.

6 min
3 DAYS AGO

Divas: Anita Mui

Anita Mui (1963-2004) was a Hong Kong singer and actress whose contributions to the Cantopop music scene earned her the nicknames “the Madonna of the East” and the “daughter of Hong Kong.”

6 min
4 DAYS AGO

Divas: Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Yoshiko Yamaguchi (1920-2014) was a Japanese actress and singer who rose to fame in China during the 1930s and 1940s. Her Japanese identity was hidden and used in propaganda films to promote Japanese influence in occupied territories. After the war, Yamaguchi became a prominent Japanese politician and advocate for Sino-Japanese reconciliation.

8 min
5 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Ann Bannon

Ann Bannon (1932 - present) is a lesbian pulp fiction author. The height of her success was in the late 50s and early 60s with her paperback books like Odd Girl Out, which gave a voice to closeted queer women around the country.

7 min
6 DAYS AGO

Go-Getters: Jovita Idar

Jovita Idar (1885-1946) was a Mexican-American journalist, editor, and educator who dedicated her life to pursuing civil rights for her local community on the Mexico-Texas border. She protested for women’s education, Tejano rights, and held back a group of Texas Rangers from destroying her newspaper’s printing press.

6 min
27/12/2024

Go-Getters: June Mathis

June Mathis (1887-1927) was an American screenwriter who became the first female executive for MGM.

4 min
26/12/2024

Go-Getters: Wuhsha

Wuhsha (c. 1095) was a successful broker and banker based in Cairo at the turn of the 12th century. Documents recovered centuries after her death reveal her unusually vast wealth and independence as a businesswoman in medieval Jewish society.

6 min
25/12/2024

Go-Getters: Hetty Green

Hetty Green (1834-1916), known as the "Witch of Wall Street," was one of the wealthiest financiers of the 19th century. Famous for her extreme frugality, she built an enormous fortune by making investments in real estate, railroads, and bonds, often capitalizing on others’ financial missteps. She defied social expectations for women of her time, leaving a legacy as a pioneer in American finance.

7 min

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Jenny Kaplan

Host

4.2

out of 5

68 Ratings

5 *

16/12/2021

Petitbow

This is such a refreshing and joyful podcast to listen to. Perfectly short but always succinct and interesting. Guaranteed learning and the background music is the best I’ve ever heard! Top marks
Inspiring

21/04/2020

Largit

Having listened to all of the released episodes, I searched for another such inspirational podcast. I couldn’t find anything that had the same magical mix of feminist content, pleasant delivery, in-depth research and eclectic music. I’m now starting to listen again from the beginning. Keep up the amazing work!!
Bite Sized Wonder

20/08/2019

LOSheedy

Perfect in the morning when I’m getting ready and don’t have too much time! Fascinating women - concise and engrossing.
Great topics, please slow down!

25/02/2020

kaybar1

Great subject material but the presenter speaks way too fast for this to be enjoyable...5stars if slower

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 - 2025
Episodes

1.5K
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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Show Website

Womanica
Provider

iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc