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Today, we're making Herstory with Kristy Whitford, an entrepreneur in the luxury and hospitality business for over 20 years. She has an impressive background, including working at the exclusive Beverly Hills Hotel. Kristy recently started her own company - The Hotel Club - where she offers her talents as a luxury consultant for hotels and businesses. If you are in the service industry or addicted to spa treatments, Kristy spills the tea on behind-the-scenes info and products to make your skin glow.
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Starp on your patent leather because today, we're talking about tap dancers. Shelby discusses Ludie Jones, a dancer who was part of the Harlem Renaissance movement. Amy educates us on Jeni LeGon, one of the first African-American women to establish a solo career in tap dance.
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Is it weird to make smut specifically for soldiers? Perhaps. But they were some pretty and talented ladies, so let's get into it. Amy discusses the ultimate pin-up of all time, Betty Grable. You've seen her iconic picture, even if you have no idea who she is. Shelby discusses a lesser-known lady, Cleo Moore, who acted in some pretty epic B movies.
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Today, Shelby and Amy tackle the world of handiwork. First, they share a household handy task in which they are proficient. (Amy's is quite impressive.) Next, Amy covers the Ladies Bridge - the Waterloo Bridge, built mostly by women during WWII. Shelby talks about Lillian Baumbach, the first woman to acquire a Master Plumber's license in 1951.
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Shelby is alone again, and she has chosen to utilize this time to discuss The American Plan: America's Forgotten Mass Imprisonment of Women Believed to be Sexually Immoral. Yup, it was a REAL thing. Google it - but listen to this episode first!
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For the first time in Herstory herstory, we're doing a sequel with Girl Crushes! Amy discusses the fiery red-headed actress Rebecca Wisocky. Shelby continues her obsession with one of the stars of The Other Two, Heléne Yorke.
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Shelby sits down with Radio and TV Host, Capri Cafaro, to discuss her diverse and eclectic life. She has truly done it all, from public service, to radio, to TV, and beyond! Her new travel and history series, America the Bountiful, is currently on Public TV nationwide - check your local listings.
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Houston - We do NOT have a problem. To celebrate the eclipse, Shelby and Amy explore the world of lady flight controllers. Amy discusses mechanical engineer and first woman to be chief flight director at NASA, Holly Ridings. Shelby talks about Marianne Dyson, a trailblazer in space exploration, writing, and advocacy.
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Welcome to another Making Herstory! Today, Shelby sits down with Live Event Show Caller, Amanda Novoa. What's a show caller, you ask? That's the person with the headset who keeps your live shows, like the Oscars and Grammys, on schedule. It's a fascinating career, and Amanda talks about how she broke into the business, its pros and cons, and what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated field. Bonus: She has a soothing voice, so if you're having trouble sleeping, you can recycle the episode for bedtime.
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PARENTAL ADVISORY: Today's episode has sexual content, so parents take note for our underage Herstorians.
Shelby had the pleasure of sitting down with sex toy company Exsens' North/South American Brand Manager, Rebecca Picette. They discussed it all: cool toys, the sex business, women's sexuality, and so much more. It's an intimate conversation (literally), so find a quiet nook, and take a listen.
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Did you know, that it's believed by some that women cannot be sushi chefs? Shelby and Amy wanted to find out why, so Shelby did some research to deliver the ridiculous and antiquated reasons women are discouraged from the craft. Amy tells us about Yumi Chiba, a badass lady sushi chef, pushing the boundaries of tradition.
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On this week's episode, Shelby talks with former comic and current business owner, Risa Barash. For all of the parents out there, you may already be familiar with her hygiene products for teens and preteens: TBH Kids and Fairy Tales Hair Care. Risa was doing the New York comedy circuit when she stumbled upon a great product to help prevent kids from getting lice. It took some hustling, but she eventually built herself, and her family, a million dollar business. Plus, she's a lot of fun to talk to.
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To celebrate Women's History Month, Shelby and Amy are talking about the importance of female friendships by discussing theirs. For those of you who like to hear the two reminisce about days gone by, this one is for you!
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Today, we meet an awesome lady with an innovative mind and an entrepreneurial spirit! Kelly Mondora is the founder of Ilios Lighting - a line of beautiful and functional make-up mirrors that mimc daylight. (Seriously, the mirrors are gorgeous. Check them out for yourself at www.ilioslighting.co) She's also an inventor with several patents under her belt. That's cool.
Kelly talks about how she got into lighting in the first place, how she transitioned into make-up mirrors, and the ins and outs of being a female business owner.
For all of our listeners who strive to own a business one day, or if you're obsessed with face-lighted magnification like Shelby, this is the episode for you.
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Today, Shelby sits down with healthcare proffesional Jennifer Welch to discuss the potential ramifications of the new "Embryos Are People" Alabama law. Wonder what this law means in the long-run? So do we. Take a listen to find out more.
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Amy is back for this scanndalous episdoe, all about lady con artists! Shelby covers the Fox Sisters, who are believed to have been the ones to start the Spiritualism movement in the 1800s. Amy discusses beauty salon owner and snake oil saleswoman, Sarah Rachel Russell (AKA Madame Rachel).
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Shelby goes at it alone to discuss the "radical" feminist movement in South Korea - 4B. Don't like patriarchy? How about shun it entirely by leaving men behind in this all-or-nothing way of life. Intrigued? Take a listen.
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Today, we visit Amy's Motherland - Wales. Shelby discusses the famous Welsh nurse, Betsi Cadwaladr. Amy covers the '80s icon good-girl aesthetic designer, Laura Ashley.
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Amy is still sick, so Shelby went at it alone again! Today, we take a medium dive into the herstory of purses. Although not just an accessories for the ladies, purses are essential to many women due to the lack of pockets offered in our clothing.
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Welcome to our new series titled Party of One. Amy wasn't feeling well, so Shelby took it upon herself to do a solo show so we wouldn't skip a week. If you hate it, no worries! You'll get a traditional show with us both next week. Surprise!
Today, we celebrate MLK Day with some badass ladies! First, Shelby covers Joy Buolamwini, an MIT grad student who discovered AI facial recognition could not register some faces due to racial and gender bias. And she's doing something about it! Next is inventor Mary Kenner, who invented a ton of stuff, including the belted sanitary napkin.
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