EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 38 MIN
223: What Amelia Earhart Teaches Us About Risk, Ambition, and Letting Go of Perfect… with Rachel Hartigan
from Women Don't Do That (WDDT) · host WOMENdontDOthat
Amelia Earhart is often remembered for how her story ended. But what if we’ve been missing the most important parts of her life all along? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with journalist and author Rachel Hartigan to explore a more complete and human picture of Amelia Earhart. From ambition and identity to risk-taking and imperfection, this conversation connects her story to the real pressures women still navigate today. This episode covers: What most people don’t know about Amelia Earhart’s life and upbringing The role of ambition and why she didn’t feel the need to justify it How imperfection and missed skills shaped her story Why we focus on her disappearance instead of her life What conspiracy theories reveal about human nature and control The pressure women face to be perfect, certain, or “ready” before taking risks How stepping outside your comfort zone builds confidence and clarity This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about identity, courage, and what it really means to pursue what you want. If you’ve ever felt pressure to have it all figured out before making a move, this episode will shift how you think about it. https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at [email protected] Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Amelia Earhart is often remembered for how her story ended. But what if we’ve been missing the most important parts of her life all along? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with journalist and author Rachel Hartigan to explore a more complete and human picture of Amelia Earhart. From ambition and identity to risk-taking and imperfection, this conversation connects her story to the real pressures women still navigate today. This episode covers: What most people don’t know about Amelia Earhart’s life and upbringing The role of ambition and why she didn’t feel the need to justify it How imperfection and missed skills shaped her story Why we focus on her disappearance instead of her life What conspiracy theories reveal about human nature and control The pressure women face to be perfect, certain, or “ready” before taking risks How stepping outside your comfort zone builds confidence and clarity This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about identity, courage, and what it really means to pursue what you want. If you’ve ever felt pressure to have it all figured out before making a move, this episode will shift how you think about it.
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