Woman of the Week

William A
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Make way for the women. Get captivated with a weekly-based, fun-sized segment about influential women throughout history and all across the globe! Our purpose is to educate, inspire, and create a safe space for all people to come together and celebrate stories of women who have changed the world. If you'd like to contact me for any questions, find me at womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com or visit the full website at womanoftheweekpodcast.com.

Episodes

  1. 10/07/2024

    Zheng Yi Sao: The Pirate Queen

    Send us Fan Mail We don't know of many pirates that got to legally retire from the life of piracy. However, to your surprise the pirate that had many countries after them and had the world's largest fleet, was a woman! Join us and listen to a short historical account of Zheng Yi Sao! Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Or hop on the newly created website: Womanoftheweekpodcast.com! Sources: https://youtu.be/Bx4PGlasQBo?si=OT51aPNC-WJHkJpZ https://youtu.be/74-lScOzIxk?si=hsdbKqigRt8eGWas https://youtu.be/wcYhgzfI7PA?si=LhQ-HvcksHLFYQN3 Support the show

    Zheng Yi Sao: The Pirate Queen

  2. 09/21/2024

    Aleen Cust: The Unyielding Irish Veterinarian

    Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the inspiring life of Aleen Cust, the fearless woman who went through hell and against all odds to become the first officially registered female veterinary surgeon by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Defying societal expectations and navigating a male-dominated field, Aleen's tenacity and passion for animal welfare paved the way for countless women in veterinary medicine.   Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Or hop on the newly created website: Womanoftheweekpodcast.com! Sources: https://www.vetrecordjobs.com/myvetfuture/article/story-of-aleen-cust-britains-first-woman-vet/ https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/news/the-history-of-women-in-veterinary-medicine-in-the-u-s/ https://www.hereford.ac.uk/news-and-events/blogs/aleen-cust-how-the-struggle-of-t/ Music sources: 🍀 Celtic Music (Copyright Free) - "Towards The Horizon" by Alexander Nakarada 🇳🇴 ⚱️ Free Celtic Music (For Videos) - "Nomadic Sunset" by Alexander Nakarada 🇳🇴 🗺️ Folk & Medieval (Free Music) - "ADVENTURE BEYOND" by Alexander Nakarada 🇳🇴 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Gentle & Romantic (Royalty Free Music) - "FAMILY" by Alex Productions 🇮🇹 Support the show

    Aleen Cust: The Unyielding Irish Veterinarian

  3. 09/13/2024

    Rigoberta Menchú: Breaking the Silence for Indigenous Voices

    Send us Fan Mail How do we heal the wounds of conflict and build a more just and equitable world? Join us as we explore these vital questions with Rigoberta Menchú, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and tireless advocate for reconciliation. Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Or hop on the newly created website: Womanoftheweekpodcast.com! Show Notes: nacla.org www.learningforjustice.org https://nacla.org/article/guatemala%E2%80%99s-remhi-project-memory-form-below https://meap.library.ucla.edu/projects/archives-for-justice-and-peace/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1992/tum/biographical/ Song Notes: https://youtu.be/nYAyRKARRTQ?si=d7gb_6q4PTJR9QGo https://youtu.be/CeAgAhIpbic?si=nLQYq766xP6oPqgQ Support the show

    Rigoberta Menchú: Breaking the Silence for Indigenous Voices

  4. 08/11/2023

    Louise de Bettignies - "Joan of Arc of the North"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Woman of the Week, we examine the life of Louise de Bettignies. An extraordinarily brave and educated woman who assisted the allied forces in World War 1 by creating a network of spies through France and Belgium. Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Support the show

  5. 09/05/2020

    Susan B. Anthony - "Champion of Women's Suffrage"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Woman of the Week, we examine the life of Susan B. Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was a pioneer and a crusader for women's suffrage in the United States. Her hard work paved the road to which led the United States in ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment (1920) to the Consitution, giving women the right to vote. In current events, President Donald Trump pardons Susan B. Anthony. Today's episode was made possible with the help of Soomo Learning providing the parody. Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Support the show

  6. 08/06/2020

    Mamie Phipps Clark - "Psychologist of Dolls and Desegregation"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Woman of the Week, we examine the life of Mamie Phipps Clark. Mamie was a psychologist who testified in Brown v. Board of Education on regards to segregation being dangerous to child development and that the "separate but equal" doctrine is a false banner. Her contributions to psychology and child development echo all over the world. Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or concerns. Or follow our Instagram page: womanoftheweekpodcast. Support the show

  7. 07/24/2020

    Rosalind Franklin - "Unsung Hero of DNA"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Woman of the Week, we examine the life of Rosalind Franklin. Rosalind Franklin was a hard-working woman with prominent research knowledge on virology and DNA. Learn about her life and insane amount of contributions to science. Contact womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com and follow our Instagram page womanoftheweekpodcast!  Support the show

  8. 06/29/2020

    Harriet Tubman - "Moses of her People"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Woman of the Week, we examine the life of Harriet Tubman. A brave woman who freed slaves in the United States as an Underground Railroad Conductor and as a military spy. She is a heroic example of selflessness and integrity for the common good. This woman right here is definitely one no one should ever forget. I hope you enjoy the show.  Support the show

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Make way for the women. Get captivated with a weekly-based, fun-sized segment about influential women throughout history and all across the globe! Our purpose is to educate, inspire, and create a safe space for all people to come together and celebrate stories of women who have changed the world. If you'd like to contact me for any questions, find me at womanoftheweekofficial@gmail.com or visit the full website at womanoftheweekpodcast.com.

Information

  • Creator
    William A
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Woman of the Week
  • Show Website
    Woman of the Week