Sustained Courage Spotlight: Nellie Bly

Today,  we delve into the remarkable life of Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist who shattered Victorian-era expectations for women and forever changed the landscape of investigative reporting. Learn how Bly, born Elizabeth Cochran, first made her mark by challenging sexist newspaper columns, and then fearlessly embraced "stunt reporting" to uncover hidden injustices—most famously by posing as an asylum patient for her exposé Ten Days in a Mad-House. We also chart her bold decision to circle the globe in a mere 72 days, beating the fictional record set by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Along the way, we explore the risk, vision, and relentless preparation that defined Bly's approach to journalism, as well as the enduring legacy she left for reformers, reporters, and advocates of social change. Tune in to discover how you can draw on Bly's audacity and commitment to truth to fuel your own courageous pursuits today.