45 episodes

Kerry Gross figured the best way to find stories of inspirational women would be to go meet them herself. So, she packed her panniers and set off to meet and interview women whose lives have inspired others. This was the start of a 5-month mostly bike-powered journey from California to Maine. The Women Who Dare podcast tells the story of Kerry's 5,700-mile ride and features her interviews with remarkable women.

Women Who Dare Kerry Gross

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 64 Ratings

Kerry Gross figured the best way to find stories of inspirational women would be to go meet them herself. So, she packed her panniers and set off to meet and interview women whose lives have inspired others. This was the start of a 5-month mostly bike-powered journey from California to Maine. The Women Who Dare podcast tells the story of Kerry's 5,700-mile ride and features her interviews with remarkable women.

    Episode 18: The End of the Road

    Episode 18: The End of the Road

    Kerry continues on final part of the Women Who Dare, with a journey south through Connecticut and east through Rhode Island. After deciding to ride back north to Maine, Kerry reflects on the journey. Then, she struggles, overwhelmed thinking about what to do next. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-18-the-end-of-the-road/

    • 24 min
    Episode 17: Decisions, Decisions

    Episode 17: Decisions, Decisions

    Kerry continues on her northeastern journey with some days in Boston and a ride out to western Massachusetts. Along the way, she finds hills, rain, and a hike-a-bike bushwhack adventure. Plus, some big decisions are made. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-17-decisions-decisions/

    • 26 min
    Interview: Colette Chretien, founder and principle designer at La Fille Colette

    Interview: Colette Chretien, founder and principle designer at La Fille Colette

    Colette Chretien is the founder and principle designer at La Fille Colette, a boutique dress company based in Massachusetts. Driven initially by a desire to design dresses, Colette has developed La Fille Colette into a ethical, sustainable fashion company. Kerry found Colette in Newton, MA and they talked fast fashion and entrepreneurship. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-colette-chretien/

    • 18 min
    Episode 16: First Taste of New England

    Episode 16: First Taste of New England

    Kerry makes it home to Maine in time to celebrate her friend's wedding. Then, she turns her attention to the final, northeastern leg of the Women Who Dare ride. Departing from Camden, ME, this episode takes Kerry down the coast, through New Hampshire, and into Boston, MA. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-16-first-taste-new-england/

    • 22 min
    Interview: Rebecca Goodale, book artist

    Interview: Rebecca Goodale, book artist

    Rebecca Goodale is a book artist and Art Department faculty member at the University of Southern Maine. She's been creating art ever since she sold her first book, My Chicken, to her mother at age 5. Her work can be seen in museums and libraries across the United States. Kerry found Rebecca at her home in Freeport, and they talked about making a life from art, working on collaborations, and being a feminist.  For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-rebecca-goodale/

    • 35 min
    Episode 15: GAP Trail and C&O Canal Towpath

    Episode 15: GAP Trail and C&O Canal Towpath

    Kerry makes her way from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP trail and the C&O Canal Towpath. Riding trails rather than roads takes some adjustment, but it's well worth it in the end. After lots of quiet time in nature, Kerry arrives in DC. Thus ends part four of the Women Who Dare ride. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-15-GAP-and-CandO/

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
64 Ratings

64 Ratings

Jgonzalez518 ,

Wonderful adventure podcast!

I’m a bit of a late adopter on this podcast- I saw it a couple of years ago but only just around to listening to it (I’ve heard all the episodes about the ride and am still working my way through the interview). Wow!! I love the super relatable tales from the road (I’ve traveled solo a bunch and biked across the US in 2013) and all of the amazing people you meet and experiences you have motivate me to want to get out on a self-supported bike tour! Thanks for your tireless work at sharing important stories, your lens of anti-racism, your consistent acknowledge of your own privileged viewpoint, and the effort and energy in creating this podcast— an everyday way to get inspired!

Palmopher ,

Finally!

Finally place for women led hope and inspiration. These stories are long overdo to be told and are only the beginning. Thank you Kerry!!

cfarivar ,

What a great show

Kerry is a great storyteller and is very inspiring!

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