Wining About Herstory
Have you ever wondered where all of the women were in your history books? You're not alone! Join long time gal pals, Kelley & Emily, as they swap stories about incredible women from history over a cheap bottle of wine. They take wining to a whole new level. Women's history has never been this tipsy!
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First, Kelley tells the story of Aileen Cole Stewart, a Red Cross nurse who, despite being denied the opportunity to serve overseas in WWI, played an invaluable part in fighting the 1918 Influenza Pandemic on the home front. Then, Emily covers Tsuru Aoki, a Japanese silent film star who straddled stereotypes to give he
The ladies are celebrating Memorial Day by talking about our sheroes, government conspiracies, and Big Macs! First, Emily covers Maj. Megan McClung, a Marine Officer who gave everything in the line of duty, but has been declared to be incompliant with the Department of Defense "policies and procedures." Then, Kelley te
What happens when a maid marries the son of her rich employer? Not what you'd think! Kelley wines about Sarah B. Cochran, a woman who came from a one-dress household and became an absurdly rich business magnate and philanthropist who knew that money wasn't the most important thing in the world, but rather what you do w
The Mother Who Saved Suffrage (feat. The Apple of His Mother's Aye) & Poised For A Comeback
Happy Mothers' Day to mothers of all kinds (especially the motherfuckers!) Emily tells the story of Phoebe 'Febb' Ensminger Burn, a proud, intelligent Southern woman who wrote a letter to her son and changed the course of history. Then, Kelley covers Mary Burrill, a queer black writer and playwright who tackled issues
Glowing ovaries, persistent boxers, and showtune shame! First, Kelley explains the difference between pool and billiards (yes there is a difference) as she covers Masako 'Katsy' Katsura, a champion billiards player who broke the green felt ceiling and became an international star! Then, Emily tells the tale of Hangaku
The ladies are PUMPED to bring you two amazing stories filled with controversy, inhabitable landscapes, and DIY surgery! First, Emily tells the harrowing story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald who, after a messy divorce, decided to get away from it all- by going to the bottom of the world to be a doctor at an Antarctic
