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HerStance
by Sandra Koelle/Mindful Marketplace LLC
HerStance delves into the lives of extraordinary women who shaped our world, revealing their vital contributions to culture, industry, education, and art. We go beyond the history books to explore their challenges and triumphs, drawing parallels to current social issues. Each episode culminates in a practical 'HerStance Challenge,' empowering you to take action in your own community and join the movement for true equality. Join us to be inspired, informed, and part of a powerful legacy of change.
Episodes
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S2: Episode 6| 32 Episodes - What I Know for Sure
"If you can’t do great things, you can do small things in a great way." After a year of storytelling and connection, we reach the final chapter of the HerStance podcast. In this episode, we shift from the global stage to the internal one. Join us for a personal reflection on taming a "sizzling...
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S2:Episode 5| Warrior Poet: Audre Lorde and the New Tools of Resistance
The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house." These famous words by Audre Lorde continue to challenge how we approach activism and identity today. In this episode, host Sandra Koelle explores the legacy of the "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" who redefined intersectionality....
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Season 2:Episode 4| Women Walking the Path: Feminism, Buddhism, and the Power of Persistence
In this HerStance episode, we honor Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, the first Bhikkhunī and the woman who opened the Buddhist path to women. Through a feminist lens, we explore her persistence, spiritual authority, and lasting legacy—challenging patriarchal narratives in Buddhist history and re-centering...
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S2:Episode 3| The Reindeer Mother: Who Really Carries the Light?
In the modern world, the winter solstice is often buried under neon lights, "shop till you drop" commercialism, and patriarchal narratives that distance us from the season’s primal power. But what happens when we strip away the tinsel and look into the dark? In this episode, we "peel the cosmic...
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S2:Episode 2| Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady to the World
Have you been keeping up with the headlines coming out of the Department of Education this week? Major fields like nursing, architecture, accounting, and education are risking reduced student loan access under the new "One Big Beautiful Bill." Critics argue this isn't just bureaucratic...
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S2: Episode 1 | Frances Perkins, The Architect of the New Deal
In this episode of HerStance, we pull back the curtain on the true architect of the New Deal: Frances Perkins, the woman who wasn't just the first female Cabinet Secretary but the driving force behind the most significant social reforms in American history. We explore her journey from a strict,...
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Episode 26| The Women Who Changed the World-- Female Nobel Laureates
The Nobel Prize honors monumental achievement, a recognition that inspires us to uphold the ideals of knowledge, compassion, and courage. But for countless women, that recognition has been slow to arrive, even as their work fundamentally shaped our understanding of the world. This episode dives...
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Episode 25| The Unofficial President—Eva Perón, a Feminist Force?
Today, we're diving into the dramatic, controversial, and deeply moving story of María Eva Duarte de Perón—better known simply as Evita. Her ascent from rural poverty to become the most powerful woman in Argentine history is one of Latin America's most compelling tales. She forever changed her...
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Episode 24| Margaret Sanger - The Empathy Engine Against Obscenity
Sanger’s revolutionary work fundamentally changed the world for millions, giving women bodily autonomy. But her legacy is undeniably complicated. In her pursuit of a revolutionary public health concept, she embraced and supported the American eugenics movement, aligning herself with the deeply...
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A HerStance Special -- Conversations with a Catalyst: Dotty Delafield
Welcome to Conversations with a Catalyst, a new series on the show! In these special episodes, we'll shift the format a bit to highlight incredible contemporary women who are not only reflecting on the legacies of our foremothers but also building a more equitable future for the generations to...
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Episode 22| Carol Burnett - The Trailblazing Queen of Comedy
From an aspiring playwright to the first woman to host her own variety show, Carol Burnett has been a trailblazer, a comedic genius, and a feminist icon. At 91 years old, she's still breaking ground as the oldest woman to be nominated for a comedy acting Emmy in 2024. A seven-time Emmy winner...
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Episode 21: How Billie Jean King Served Up a Revolution
When you think of Billie Jean King, the mind often goes straight to 1973. The "Battle of the Sexes." The media spectacle. The iconic image of her holding a racket, a triumphant grin on her face, having just defeated Bobby Riggs, the self-proclaimed chauvinist pig. But to understand the true…
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Episode 20: A Deliberate Act: The Phenomenon of Female Erasure
Some names are forever cemented in history for their infamy. But what about the brilliant women whose names should be celebrated, yet have been deliberately silenced? On this episode of HerStance, we confront a phenomenon with a name: The Matilda Effect. We'll uncover who Matilda was and explore...
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Episode 19: Madam CJ Walker: The Power of Purpose
How does a woman rise from the depths of poverty and orphanhood to become America's first female self-made millionaire, and what can her journey teach us about creating lasting change? In this episode of HerStance, we dive into the incredible life and profound legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. Born...
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Episode 18: Florence Nightingale: Care's Frontline Pioneer
You know the image: the "Lady with the Lamp," a beacon of compassion on the battlefields. But what if we told you Florence Nightingale, the foundational philosopher of modern nursing, was far more than just a quiet caregiver? Welcome to HerStance, the podcast that dives deep into the lives of...
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Episode 17: Susan Brownmiller: Sisterhood is Powerful
Last month, May 2025, the feminist movement lost a titan. We said goodbye to a 'second wave' pioneer whose relentless writing, fearless protesting, and groundbreaking national conversations fundamentally reshaped our understanding of sex, marital reproductive rights, workplace harassment, and...
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Episode 16: Hedy Lamarr - A Beautiful Mind
Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) – a mouthful, we know! But this cutting-edge wireless technology, where signals rapidly "hop" between different frequencies, is probably in your pocket right now. It's the secret sauce behind your Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth, and a vital tool for military...
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Episode 15: Beyond the Headlines: The Supreme Confidence of O'Connor & Ginsburg
We'll trace O'Connor's steady, often subtle, path to incremental social change and Ginsburg's more expansive vision of the Constitution as a dynamic, living document of American inclusivity. Discover how these "sisters in law," though diverging in their approach, were united in their pursuit of...
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Episode 14: Bubbles and Business - Madame Clicquot, The Original Wine Disruptor
Forget what you think you know about Champagne! This episode of HerStance uncorks a hidden truth, challenging the long-held belief about who really invented the crucial riddling process of the Méthode Champenoise. Join us as we journey from the vineyards of Reims, France, to the inspiring story…
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Episode 13: Peace Begins Within: Lessons from Dr. Maria Montessori's Extraordinary Life
Dr. Montessori's revolutionary educational method was born from her work with marginalized children in Rome's slums, where she created child-sized environments that put learning directly in children's hands. What began as an experiment with "practically feral" children blossomed into a global...
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Episode 12 - Sojourner Truth: I Am Woman's Rights
Today, on HerStance, we're diving deep into the life of a woman who didn't just break barriers, she obliterated them. We'll trace her journey from slavery to the forefront of the women's rights movement, and examine how her fight for intersectionality fuels the fire of today's feminism. HerStance...
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HerStance: Legacy of Resilience
HerStance isn't just about history. It's about drawing powerful parallels to the social issues we face now. We explore their challenges, their triumphs, and most importantly, their stance. And each episode culminates in a 'HerStance Challenge' – a practical step you can take to create change in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
HerStance delves into the lives of extraordinary women who shaped our world, revealing their vital contributions to culture, industry, education, and art. We go beyond the history books to explore their challenges and triumphs, drawing parallels to current social issues. Each episode culminates in a practical 'HerStance Challenge,' empowering you to take action in your own community and join the movement for true equality. Join us to be inspired, informed, and part of a powerful legacy of change.
HOSTED BY
Sandra Koelle/Mindful Marketplace LLC
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HerStance delves into the lives of extraordinary women who shaped our world, revealing their vital contributions to culture, industry, education, and art. We go beyond the history books to explore their challenges and triumphs, drawing parallels to current social issues. Each episode culminates in...
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HerStance is created and hosted by Sandra Koelle/Mindful Marketplace LLC.
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