Pink History

Andrea McElveen
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Step into a world where history is as inspiring as it is fun! ‘Pink History’ is your lighthearted journey through the remarkable lives of trailblazing women—from innovators and artists to fearless pioneers. Each episode is packed with quirky anecdotes and surprising facts, all while celebrating the women who changed the world. Join us as we rediscover history with a fresh, spirited twist!

  1. Jan 30

    Badges, Bravery, and Space Missions

    What do Girl Scout badges have to do with founding a movement and going to space? This episode of Pink History features Juliette Gordon Low, Sally Ride, and Mae Jemison. Three former Girl Scouts whose paths took them from troop meetings to history books.

    12 min

  2. 08/13/2025

    Clementine Churchill: The Woman Behind the Bulldog

    She wasn't just Winston Churchill's wife-she was his most trusted advisor, a fierce champion for social causes, and a steady hand through Britain's darkest hours. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_Churchill https://www.britannica.com/biography/Clementine-Churchill https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell/who-was-clementine-churchill https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/clementine-churchill-facts-winston-churchill-wife/

    23 min

  3. 07/11/2025

    The Unsinkable Spirit of Margaret "Molly" Brown

    In this episode, Andrea dives into the incredible life of Margaret "Molly" Brown. Titanic survivor, labor advocate, suffragist, and all-around force of nature. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Brown mollybrown.org https://www.cogreatwomen.org/project/margaret-molly-tobin-brown/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Molly-Brown

    18 min

  4. 07/02/2025

    Abigail Adams' Quiet Revolution: Remember the Ladies

    Andrea steps into Abigail Adam's world-founding mother, relentless letter-writer, and early advocate for women's rights. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Adams https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-31/abigail-adams-urges-husband-to-remember-the-ladies https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/abigail-adams https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/abigail-adams https://firstladies.org/home/first-ladies/abigail-adams https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abigail-Adams

    28 min

  5. 06/11/2025

    Josephine Baker: Stage Star, Spy, and Symbol of Freedom

    In this episode, Andrea traces Josephine Baker's extraordinary journey from a segregated childhood to superstardom, daring work in the French resistance and fearless advocacy for civil rights and LGBTQ visibility. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker https://nmaahc.si.edu/josephine-baker https://www.biography.com/artists/josephine-baker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/josephine-baker-was-the-star-france-wanted-and-the-spy-it-needed-damien-lewis-agent-josephine https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/josephine-baker https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josephine-Baker

    21 min

  6. 05/28/2025

    Dolly Parton: Queen of Hearts and Hustle

    Join Andrea as she traces Dolly Parton's journey from a one-room cabin to global superstar, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/ https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/dolly-parton https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dolly-Parton https://wams.nyhistory.org/end-of-the-twentieth-century/a-conservative-turn/dolly-parton/

    25 min

  7. 05/21/2025

    Nellie Bly: The Woman Who Wouldn't Wait Her Turn

    This week Andrea dives into the bold, barrier-breaking life of Nellie Bly--America's first true investigative journalist and an unstoppable force for change. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/nellie-bly-0 https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/activism-and-the-progressive-era/nellie-bly/ My Favorite Murder episode #401

    21 min

  8. 05/14/2025

    Mary Shelley: Gothic Muse

    In this episode we'll spark our imaginations with Mary Shelley--the 18yo who unleashed Frankenstein on the world. linktr.ee/pinkhistory Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-wollstonecraft-shelley https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Wollstonecraft-Shelley Bonus reads/audio books (available on Hoopla through your local library) Frankenstein The Last Man Valperga Lodore

    28 min
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Step into a world where history is as inspiring as it is fun! ‘Pink History’ is your lighthearted journey through the remarkable lives of trailblazing women—from innovators and artists to fearless pioneers. Each episode is packed with quirky anecdotes and surprising facts, all while celebrating the women who changed the world. Join us as we rediscover history with a fresh, spirited twist!

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  • Creator
    Andrea McElveen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andrea McElveen
  • Show Website
    Pink History