Sheroes: Recent Episodes
Dana Giammatteo and Lauren Temler
Podcast hosts Dana and Lauren tell stories of less familiar women of history who have done some amazing feats.
May is Mental Health Awareness month so we decided to talk about Nellie Bly, an investigative journalist who went undercover in one of the nation's most deplorable asylums of the 19th century.
April is National Humor Month! Who better to honor than the Comedy Store legend, Mitzi Shore. Curious who owes their career to Mitzi giving them a chance? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
In the third and final episode of our Kohl's Women in Leadership series, we feature an interview with Siobhan McFeeney, SVP of Technology. Siobhan talks about how she continues to develop herself personally and professionally every day.
In our second episode of a three part series, I speak with Kate Beck, VP of HR, about what it is like to be a working parent and balancing her personal and professional life.
This is the first of a three part series where I get to interview talented female leaders of Kohl's. Our first episode features Elisha Toye, District Loss Prevention Manager. Elisha tells us how she makes time for self care so that she can be the best version of herself.
This week we discuss the incredibly generous heart of Dr. Bhavna Vaswani, the driving force behind a foundation that provides support, not charity, to its recipients.
Come explore the flora and fauna of North and South America with one of the premier botanists of all time, Ynes Mexia. While finding solace in the outdoors, this female scientist revolutionized botany.
Holiday shopping is in full swing! Looking for a great gift? On this episode, we discuss several different women owned businesses who would love your support.
We've all heard her name-Ruth Bader Ginsburg- but do you know her journey to the Supreme Court? Listen in to hear how this phenomenal woman changed history.
Meet the Akashinga, or The Brave Ones, an all female team of rangers employed to defend Africa's animals against poachers.
Did you enjoy the beach or pool this summer in a comfortable bathing suit? Then you have this week's Shero, Annette Kellermann, to thank. Check out the episode to find out how.
It's summertime! And that means baseball season. If you're missing your favorite MLB team, check out this week's episode to hear the incredible story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17 year old girl who pitched against 3 members of the infamous Murderer's Row.
This week Dana & Lauren discuss the first openly Transgender Black Woman to have a seat at the table. Andrea Jenkins is City Council Person for Minneapolis' 8th Ward. Check out this episode to see how she is breaking down barriers in the political sphere.
How did one woman make a picture worth 20,000 lbs. of food? Listen to the incredible story of Dorothea Lange and how she was able to influence the government with her art.
Can you picture yourself in a modern day school with bright colors and tiny child sized chairs? It's hard to believe classrooms didn't always look this way. Tune in to hear how one woman changed the modern day classroom
Curious how a grandmother changed the world of forensics by building dollhouses? Check out this week's episode to learn about Frances Glessner Lee, creator of the Nutshell Studies.
March 8th is International Women's Day. Tune in to find out the history and what companies are doing to celebrate and honor women.
This week the ladies tell the story of Julia Morgan, a turn of the century architect who designed over 700 buildings in California including the epic Hearst Castle.
Tune in to learn about the incredible bravery of Carlotta Walls Lanier, youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.
Millions of people every year have plastic surgery to correct their flaws. Today we meet Basma Hameed, a woman who turned her own mission to feel better about herself into a world class business.
Check out this week's podcast to hear the incredible, inventive story of Remya Jose, a 14 year old inventor and problem solver.
This week's episode focuses on Marjorie Merriweather Post, The wealthy socialite who brought frozen foods into American homes.
Interested in shopping from companies that give back? Check out this episode featuring Lauren Bush Lauren and her philanthropy-retail brand FEED.
Dana tells the story behind the creator of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren. Lauren reviews the history of Maud Wagner, America's first tattoo artist.
This week we discuss Yevdokiya Zavaliy, a soviet nurse turned soldier in WWII and Alia Muhammad Baker, the Librarian of Barsa, Iraq.
This week we head back to the Appalachian Trail to tell the story of Emma Gatewood, the trails first female through hiker and Lina Medina, the world's youngest mother.
This week we have a very special guest, our friend and Shero Candice Brownmiller who just completed the 2,192 mile long Appalachian Trail. Join us to hear about her incredible journey.
This week listen as Lauren discusses the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton and Dana tells the heroic story of Neerja Bhanot of Pan AM flight 73.
Interested in learning about one of Rock and Roll's earliest pioneers? Want to hear of a baby who played a practical joke on the Nazi's? Check out this weeks episode to learn about Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Hessy Taft.
Check us out this week to hear about the woman behind Rosie Riveter and Lou Xiaoying, a Chinese garbage collector who rescued babies.
Check out this week's episode to learn about the Mirabal Sisters, Las Mariposas of the Dominican and Barbara Gittings, Advocate and Pioneer of the Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Movement.
Join us this week as we talk about Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Memorial and Gisella Perl, The Angel of Auschwitz.
Join us this week as Lauren tells the story of Suzanne Spaak, Paris resistance fighter and Dana recounts the journey of
abolitionist and women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
This week Dana and guest host Leah tell the stories of Virginia Apgar, inventor of the Apgar test for new borns, and Wangari Maathai, Mother of trees.
Join us this week as we share the stories of Susan La Flesche, Native American doctor, and Gabrielle Weidner, member of the Dutch-Paris underground.
Hear stories of Jackie Cochran, Speed Queen, and Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician.
This week we take a look at Nancy Wake, the elusive White Mouse, and Hannah Snell, Female Fighter during Britain's Colonial years.
Are you ready for two new sheroes? This episode we discuss Ida B. Wells, the Princess of the Press, and Andree (Dedee) de Jongh, Belgian resistance fighter.
On today's episode we discuss Sonia Orbruch, Partisan Member, and Elizabeth Van Lew, Souther Belle Union Spy
Hear stories of Irena Sendler, the Mother of the Holocaust, and Sophie Scholl, resistance fighter.