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Pretty Strong Podcast

Hey there! Welcome to Pretty Strong hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan.I’m so excited that you are joining me in this new chapter. I am a 30 year veteran educator having taught students from Pre-K to Adult. This podcast is all about celebrating the incredible strength, resilience, and creativity of women from different walks of life. We’re diving into their stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the victories they’ve achieved in their communities and beyond. I want to share their journeys, passions, and their visions for the future. Pretty Strong is dedicated to sharing stories of the amazing women out there who’ve tackled obstacles, shattered barriers, and made a positive impact. Each woman has a unique story to tell, and I’m here to amplify those voices. We’re delving into the human side, highlighting the value, intelligence, and creativity of women. So, grab a seat and join me every week for a new episode of Pretty Strong. These stories are meant to inspire and empower you to

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    Ynés Mexía: The Botanist Who Bloomed Late

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring the Ynés Mexía and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about this famed botanist who found her legacy late in life! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #botanist #advocate #HispanicHeritage #MexicanAmerican Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Opal Lee: Grandmother of Juneteenth

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring the Grandmother of Juneteenth. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Opal Flake Lee and her legacy of advocacy! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #Juneteenth #advocate #BlackHistory #socialchange Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #NASA #Cosmonaut #KarmanLine #WomeninSTEM #WomeninSpace #BlueOrigin Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    The Women of the Pack Horse Library Project

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are celebrating National Library Month by featuring the Women of the Pack Horse Library Project. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about how women reached thousands in the remote areas of Kentucky during the Depression recovery. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #librarians #nationallibrarymonth Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Pretty Strong Podcast 1st Anniversary Episode

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are celebrating the First Anniversary of podcasting Pretty Strong and International Women's Day! Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about what she has learned over the last year and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninHistory #Anniversary Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Women in the Military: The Vietnam Women's Memorial

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Military and how Vietnam Nurses rallied to establish the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the history behind the memorial and its connection to Kristin Hannah's book, The Women. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #TheWomen #VietnamWomensMemorial #NursesofVietnam #WomeninHistory  Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    How Women Changed Christmas

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women and how they changed Christmas. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the history behind some of Christmas's current traditions and how women fought slavery at the same time. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #Christmas #ChristmasTree #WomeninHistory #Antislavery  Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    The Queen's Gambit: Women in Chess

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Sport of Chess. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about some outstanding chess players and some interesting facts from the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit.  Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #chess #queensgambit #WomeninSports  Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Women in Small Business

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Small Business. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the evolution of and laws supporting women-owned businesses. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #business #womeninbusiness #womeninsmallbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #womensmallbusinessmonth Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Marge "Poncho" Villa: Baseball Legend

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Sports. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Margaret "Marge" "Poncho" Villa-Cryan, who was a Latina Baseball Legend. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #baseball #softball #golf #WomeninSports #WomeninBaseball #LeagueofTheirOwn Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Grandma Moses: American Folk Artist

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Art. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Anna Mary Robertson Moses, otherwise known as Grandma Moses, who had was an American Folk Artist. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #artist #WomeninArt #folkart #farmer Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun  (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)  

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    Girls Trip Revisited: Then and Now

    We are returning for Season 2! In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan, we are revisiting a Mother-Daughter Trip from so long ago and how it shaped my own Mother-Daughter Trips. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #motherdaughter #Italy #Bahamas #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Alma Woodsey Thomas: Trailblazer in Art

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Art. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Alma Thomas who had many firsts in the art world. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #artist #WomeninArt #colortheory #howarduniversity #arteducation #teacher #educator Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Women in Cycling: Annie Kopchovsky, Kittie Knox and Tillie Anderson

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Cycling. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about three women who were trailblazers in the 19th Century. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #cyclists #WomeninCycling #Bicycle #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Louise Blanchard Bethune: First American Female Architect

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Architecture. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Louise Blanchard Bethune, pioneer in architecture. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #architecture #WomeninArchitecture #GildedAge #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Rachel Carson: Environmental Trailblazer

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Environmental Advocacy. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Rachel Carson, trailblazing environmentalist. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #EarthDay #ArborDay #environmentalprotectionagency #USFishandWildlife #womeninEnvironmentalAdvocacy #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Revolutionary War Heroes: Betsy Dowdy, Sybil Ludington and Susanna Bolling

    In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women from the Revolutionary War. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Betsy Dowdy, Sybil Ludington and Susanna Bolling, heroes who helped win the war! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenintheRevolutionaryWar #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Raven Wilkinson: First African American Dancer in a Classical Ballet Company

    In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Arts. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Raven Wilkinson, the First African American Dancer in a Classical Ballet Company. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenintheArts #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Dr. Lise Meitner: Physicist and Atomic Pioneer

    In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about physicist Dr. Lise Meitner. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Dr. Gladys Brown West: Inventor of GPS

    In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about mathematician Dr. Gladys Brown West. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Caroline Herschel: First Female Professional Astronomer

    In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about astronomer Caroline Herschel. Listen and then visit the links to stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    How did we get here?

    Happy International Women's Day!! So......what is this podcast all about? Why in the world am I doing this? How is a toy doll connected to me? Find out in the inaugural episode of Pretty Strong hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan. Listen and then visit the links to stay connected!  #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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    Pretty Strong Introduction

    Welcome to Pretty Strong hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan. Join me as we celebrate incredible women, their stories, challenges, and victories. The Pretty Strong podcast amplifies the strength, resilience, and creativity of women who've overcome obstacles and made a positive impact. Each episode dives into the human side, showcasing the value, intelligence, and creativity of women. Tune in weekly for inspiring stories. Remember: Stay Pretty Strong! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #professionalcheerleader Website: http://prettystrongpodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettystrongpc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prettystrongpc/ Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun (License: CMEMJO0IY3P6DUIL)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hey there! Welcome to Pretty Strong hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan.I’m so excited that you are joining me in this new chapter. I am a 30 year veteran educator having taught students from Pre-K to Adult. This podcast is all about celebrating the incredible strength, resilience, and creativity of women from different walks of life. We’re diving into their stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the victories they’ve achieved in their communities and beyond. I want to share their journeys, passions, and their visions for the future. Pretty Strong is dedicated to sharing stories of the amazing women out there who’ve tackled obstacles, shattered barriers, and made a positive impact. Each woman has a unique story to tell, and I’m here to amplify those voices. We’re delving into the human side, highlighting the value, intelligence, and creativity of women. So, grab a seat and join me every week for a new episode of Pretty Strong. These stories are meant to inspire and empower you to

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