Speaking of her
Celebrating Women Who Inspire — A Podcast About Remarkable Women
Looking for a podcast that highlights inspiring women and their incredible stories?
Join two sisters every Friday night as we shine a spotlight on extraordinary women from around the world—past and present—who have shaped history, led movements, broken barriers, and made a difference.
From trailblazing female leaders and historic pioneers to modern-day changemakers and unsung heroines, we share powerful, uplifting stories of resilience, courage, and impact. Whether you’re into women’s history, female empowerment, or just love inspiring true stories, this podcast is for you.
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Episodes
35 episodes
At the edge of the World: A conversation with Ann Daniels
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Arctic explorer Ann Daniels — one of the world’s leading polar adventurers and a woman who has pushed the limits of human endurance in some of the har...
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Episode 35
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55:57
Anne Bonney and Mary Read: History’s Most Notorious Women Pirates
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this week’s episode, Jess dives into the notorious and daring lives of Anne Bonney and Mary Read — two of the most famous female pirates to ever sail the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.
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Episode 34
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31:48
Choosing Sobriety: A Story of Strength and Hope
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Lyndsay, who opens up about her journey to sobriety.What begins as a reflection on life over decade ago unfolds into a deeply honest conversation about reco...
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Episode 33
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43:28
Repatriation to North Korea and Jihyun's second escape: A conversation with Jihyun Park - Part 2
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we continue our conversation with Jihyun Park, activist, survivor, and co-author of The Hard Road Out. In Part 1, Jihyun shared her extraordinary story of growing up under the bruta...
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Episode 32
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56:31
Surviving North Korea: A conversation with Jihyun Park. Part 1
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jihyun Park, activist, survivor, and co-author of The Hard Road Out. Jihyun shares her extraordinary story of growing up under the brutal regime of North Korea, offering a rare and in...
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Episode 31
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58:32
From Nurse to Frontline Soldier: The Extraordinary Flora Sandes
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this week’s episode, Lucy is telling the story of the incredible Flora Sandes — the only British woman to officially serve as a soldier on the front lines during WWI. What began as a human...
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Episode 30
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32:54
From Orphan to Icon: Coco Chanel’s Revolution
Before her name became synonymous with elegance, Coco Chanel was a girl who refused to be defined by her circumstances. Abandoned at an orphanage, she rose to reinvent not just her life, but the very way women dressed and lived. In this ...
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Episode 29
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29:02
Phossy Jaw: The Horror Hidden in the Factory Walls
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For our Spooky Season Finale, Lucy leads us into one of the most haunting corners of women’s history — where industrial progress, poverty, and silence collided in the shadows of Victorian London....
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Episode 28
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36:38
Possession or neglect? The Tragic Case of the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a haunting Halloween edition — and we’re delving into one of the most chilling and misunderstood stories of the 20th century.We’re uncoverin...
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Episode 27
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25:22
Love, Death, and Frankenstein: The Haunting Genius of Mary Shelley
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy takes the mic for a Halloween special steeped in candlelight, tragedy, and creation — the story of Mary Shelley, the brilliant mind who breathed life into Frankenstein<...
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Episode 26
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34:42
Brains, Blood, and Brilliance: Sophia Ionescu - the Light Within the Horrors of 1940s Neurosurgery
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a very special Halloween edition — and we’re adding a spooky twist to one of history’s forgotten heroine.We’re diving into the chilling yet inspiri...
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Episode 25
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29:56
Sampat and the Gulabi Gang: A Rebellion Ignited
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we are joined by our guest speaker - Cat and we journey into the hidden corners of history to uncover the story of Sampat and the Gulabi Gang — a group whose defiance and braver...
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Episode 24
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35:31
Cleopatra I Syra: Egypt’s Queen whose story is far less told
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we're are stepping into the ancient world to uncover the story of Cleopatra I Syra — the first of the Cleopatras, and a queen whose quiet strength helped shape Egypt at a critical turn...
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Episode 23
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40:55
Rolling with the Changes: Tina Turner's Unstoppable Journey
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Jess' turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Tina Turner — the unstoppable force of nature whose voice, resilience, and energy changed the landscape of music forever.Born...
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Episode 22
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44:00
Stories from the Paddock: A Conversation with Farmer Lel
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Farmer Lel — the woman behind farmer_lel_ on socials, whose journey to life as a Farmer has inspired thousands.With honesty and humour, Far...
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Episode 21
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50:43
Behind the Curtain - The Life of Maria Callas
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Lucy’s turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Maria Callas — the legendary soprano whose voice, artistry, and flair redefined opera in the 20th century.Born in New York to Greek i...
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Episode 20
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40:17
Harriet Boyd Hawes - Pioneer, Nurse, and Excavator of Ancient Worlds
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it's Jess' turn to tell the story, and we're talking about Harriet Boyd Hawes — a trailblazing archaeologist, nurse, and lecturer whose determination broke through the barriers of her time.At t...
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Episode 19
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26:10
Surviving the Unthinkable - Justine Barwick’s Story
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess and Luce are joined by Justine Barwick — a woman whose strength and resilience in the face of a terrifying ordeal is nothing short of extraordinary.While taking a swim in the Whit...
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Episode 18
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44:33
The Road to Freedom - The Heroism of Harriet Tubman
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Luce takes us deep into the extraordinary life of one of history’s most fearless freedom fighters — Harriet Tubman.Born into slavery and subjected to unimaginable cruelty, Harri...
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Episode 17
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31:43
Sailing Into Disaster - The Tami Oldham Ashcraft Story
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes us on a gripping voyage through the harrowing true story of the courageous — Tami Oldham Ashcraft.What was meant to be a dream sailing trip across the Pacific with her fianc...
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Episode 16
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29:19
Beyond Darkness - The story of Helen Keller
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy takes us on an extraordinary journey through the life of the remarkable —Helen Keller.From the silence and darkness of her early childhood to the global stage as a writer, ...
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Episode 15
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36:29
Tales of Odyssey - Raw Adventure, oceanic awakenings and conservation
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we are joined by the awe‑inspiring Ráchelle, the force of nature behind Tales of Odyssey—a story of raw adventure, oceanic exploration, and heartfelt conservation. Ráchelle i...
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Episode 14
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41:55
Breaking Barriers - The Story of Marie Curie
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess dives into the remarkable life of one of history’s most groundbreaking women — Marie Curie — a scientist who shattered barriers, defied expectations, and changed the world forever.
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Episode 13
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31:45
Surviving One of America’s Most Notorious Killers – The Kathy Kleiner Story
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy tells the chilling true crime story of Kathy Kleiner — a young woman who came face-to-face with one of the most terrifying predators in American history… and lived to tell the tale. ...
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Episode 12
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44:55
Nicole Smith-Ludvik - A Story of Survival, Stunts, and Strength
Welcome back to Speaking of Her! In this episode, Jess brings you the awe-inspiring story of Nicole Smith-Ludvik — a woman who redefined what it means to live fearlessly. From surviving a tragic accident to becoming a professional skyd...
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Episode 11
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25:27