Scarlet Letter Women Alexandra Holden

Host Ali Holden answers listener questions, covering everything from advice on healing from grief to how she got into true crime.

Host Ali Holden discusses how women have always been involved in war, whether directly or indirectly. They have fought in battles, guarded homesteads, and contributed to the horrors of war, too. Here in Canada, women have always been at the forefront of military efforts. So, this is the story of Canadian Women at War.

Host Ali Holden discusses an advocate who helped save the lives of over 2500 children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the WW2 holocaust. With a strong sense of justice instilled in her from the time she was a little girl, she did what was right even when it put her life at risk. This is the story of Irena Sendler.

Host Ali Holden discusses a woman who lived comfortably in privilege during WW2, but sacrificed everything because she knew that what was happening was not right. She founded a movement of young people who resisted Nazi supression and succeeded in changing the hearts of many. This is the story of Sophie Scholl.

Host Ali Holden discusses this all female, black battalion that didn’t just battle enemy forces in WW2; they also battled incredible sexism and racism. Their work was instrumental in maintaining a connection between soldiers on the front lines and loved ones back home. They served with integrity, diligence and bravery, changing the landscape for women of colour in the military. This is the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the Six Triple Eight.

Host Ali Holden discusses a familiar figure whose diary shed light on the horror and heartbreak of war. This podcast is about incredible women, but it is also about incredible girls, because this girl never got the chance to grow up into a woman. This is the story of Anne Frank.