How much of the New Orleans Voodoo Queen's legend is myth? (Hint: A lot) Happy Mardi Gras and, more importantly, Happy Women's History Month!
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Madam Ram: The woman who took on a man's world and won! Based on a true story! Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Wildgrain: The first bake from frozen subscription box for artisana ... Show More
Aug 13
Philadelphia 2025 Travelogue
It's field trip time again! We took 50 listeners with us to the cradle of our country - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of a long weekend, we absorbed the sites and stories we'd learned about in school, and learned about those figures whose vital contributions have fa ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2024
Oprah and Ina Garten Share the Secrets to a Successful Life
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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, culinary icon and bestselling author, Ina Garten, opens up a ... Show More
47m 25s
Oct 2023
Goddesses: Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of beauty, fortune and prosperity. Today, she is venerated during Diwali, the festival of lights.
This month, we're talking about Goddesses: mythical figures who have shaped culture, history, and imagination around the world.
History classes can get a ... Show More
3m 58s
Oct 2024
Orgasms & Skincare According to a Medieval Nun
Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th century nun, was a certified genius and a true polymath.
From her many side hustles to her skincare recommendations, she wrote about everything from what happens when the world ends to what the female orgasm feels like.
Why would a celibate nun know ... Show More
38m 4s
Jul 2024
Girls Night #258: STOP Trying To Do It All: A Guide For Women Who Have The World On their Shoulders
Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!
I’m so excited about today’s episode.
When writing my book, Create a Life You Love, I did a ton of research on what life has been like for women throughout history. One of the biggest themes I’ve found is that throughout history, women have h ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 24
Caroline Astor, The Queen of Gilded Age New York
Caroline was born into old money, and married into the richest new money family in the world. She became the ultimate Queen bee, determining who was and was NOT part of the illustrious 400, the high society of gilded age New York. A coveted invitation to one of her balls was the ... Show More
32 m
Oct 2024
The Big Idea That Made Millions
Original Air Date: May 4, 2006 Meet the people behind the big ideas that made them millions of dollars, like the creators of Phat Farm, Crayola crayons, Dove Bars and more. They all started small and made it big. Plus, learn about the stay-at-home mom whose chicken recipe won a m ... Show More
31m 38s