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A podcast that tells the stories of women around the world and throughout history, from all walks of life, who excel, amaze and inspire. Hosted by Justine Reid and Chole Gage.
This week we are giving you a spin and rinse on the news cycle from the past week before we take a month long hiatus.
We will be back in your ears in July (which also happens to be Jussy’s birthday month) but until then please enjoy our take on the final election outcome and who is in our ‘celebrity’ pass basket.
If you’d like to find Chole’s mate Pip she is on IG @thetidysidekick and our friend with the Julia Gillard cross stitches is @jes.hallagan
Our recommendations were ‘The Marvellous Mrs Maisel’ on Amazon Prime and the US season of Love On The Spectrum on Netflix.
As domestic and family violence awareness month draws to a close we sat down with Alexandra Bunton for a very special episode of our “In Her Words” series.
Alex is one of the most talented Basketball players in the country, she has won a silver medal at the world championships playing for the Australian Opal’s.
Alex is also a mother and domestic and family violence victim-survivor and she is now using her platform to educate Australia about domestic abuse.
You can find Alex on Instagram @alexandra_bunton_
This week Chōle and Jus both revisited two of their favourite podcasts as they both have new seasons out. Check out “Something Was Wrong” and “Normal Gossip” if you haven’t already done so.
If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
We are back with another mini ep for you legends!
It would have been remiss of us not to discuss the election so here it is. Our thoughts, feelings, highs and lows from what has been a huge five days in the wake of Australian politics.
As domestic and family violence awareness month draws to a close we also reflect on our feelings about why we feel elated no women being (reportedly) killed this month and why this also isn’t something to be celebrated.
If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
Josephine Baker is the legendary woman Jussy is telling us about this week. Despite being born into extreme poverty and living on the streets of St Louis as a child, Josephine went onto become one of the most successful African American performers in history.
Her cabaret career took her around the world and she began to use her platform to change the world. Without giving away all the details of her incredible story Josephine went into become a Second World War spy and a leader in the civil rights movement.
In modern times she has come to be known as a queer icon because of the way she unashamedly lived her life in a way that deviated significantly from the prescribed social norms of the time.
This week Jussy recommended her new Kip and Co slippers and Chōle could not stop raving about her Google Home.
There were some heavy themes in this episode and if you feel you need to reach out and talk to someone please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.
This week we are chatting about the Queensland Government’s announcement to implement all 89 recommendations made by the women’s safety taskforce, including introducing new laws to criminalise coercive control.
We also share our thoughts on the recently leaked report commissioned by the AFL regarding the treatment of female umpires and the way the current election campaigns from both major parties are focusing on entirely the wrong issues.
And finally we touch on the Chris Dawson murder trial and our opinions on what makes good journalism.
If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
This week we are chatting about two topics we feel very passionate about.
The first is the US Supreme Courts vote to over turn Roe v Wade. This means the US no longer recognises that a woman has a constitutional right to access an abortion without excessive government interference and is a terrifying step backwards for reproductive rights. It potentially paves the way for abortion to be outlawed.
We also discuss the murder of Chen Cheng, a Melbourne mother of two who was brutality murdered in her home by her husband on the weekend. The Australian media has predictably started to centre the man who did this as a “good guy” and we are absolutely sick of the was this diminishes the horrific acts of violence men perpetrate towards women.
If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
This week we bring you a very special ‘In Her Words’ episode with one of our listeners named “Ness”.
Ness is a victim-survivor or Family and Domestic Violence that is sharing her story in the hope it will help other women to be able to recognise some of the behaviours she was unaware fell under the definition of domestic abuse.
It is a really important conversation and we are so privileged to have been able to sit down with Ness to listen to her story.
If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
Our recommendations this week were; The new season of the podcast ‘Something Was Wrong’ The latest episode of ‘The Imperfects’ with Oliver Twist The Secrets of Playboy on Binge
This week we chat about Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and the concept of billionaires in general. We've got some BIG feelings and dropped some (not so) fun facts as well as some pretty horrible attempts at maths.
We also touched on the Johnny Depp V Amber Heard case and why we haven't and aren't speaking on it yet.
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Rosalind Franklin was an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.
She was also a fiercely intelligent, kick arse feminist with a wicked sense of humour, who was not about to soften herself to be more palatable for anyone and for that, we looooove her.
However, as a woman in science during the 1950’d she experienced significant sexism and her contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA were not recognised during her lifetime.
Our recommendations this week were:
Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix
Tik Tok account @lukeeohalloran
TikTok account @dylanjamesmulvaney
and season 4 of Ozarks
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We’ve thrown a spanner in the works legends and we are bringing you our usual Tuesday ep on a Thursday because sometimes things don’t go to plan.
We are talking about the upcoming election and the shitty tactics used by journalists to distract us from the things we should be talking about.
We also discuss the Coronial Inquest into the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children. It’s heavy and if you want to sit this one out we understand. If you need to reach out to Family and domestic violence support services in Australia please contact:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
Fanny Cochrane Smith was a proud First Nations woman who maintained her connection to her culture as an act of resistance throughout the 19th century in Tasmania.
She became the first Aboriginal recording artist by recording her traditional language through song in order to preserve it.
This week both Chōle and Jussy took a deep dive into Brene Brown’s ‘Atlas of the Heart’ on Binge and cannot recommend it enough.
Chōle also recommended two podcast an episodes;
Brene Brown’s - ‘Unlocking Us’ with Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection.
And Mia Freedman’s - ‘No Filter’ with Hugh van Cuylenberg.
If you simply cannot get enough of us and want to follow our antics on Instagram and Tik Tok you can find us @sheislegendpodcast.
We have resumed regular programming legends and Chōle is here to tell the story of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
That name may be familiar to you because Ketanji is a current nominee for the Supreme Court, awaiting senate confirmation.
Ketanji has a brilliant legal mind and a breadth of experience that is unrivalled by her counterparts. However, she has faced questioning and criticism far beyond her male and white counterparts.
The week Chōle recommended another episode of The Imperfects because we just love that pod. It was their recent episode with Hamish Blake and Jussy has already started listening.
Jussy recommended the Netflix series “Is it Cake?” which she has been enjoying with her daughter.
As we mentioned our socials are on fire - if you want to join the discussion you can find us at @sheislegendpodcast on TikTok, IG and Twitter.
We had planned to chat about so much this week. However, it would have been remiss of us not to discuss the Oscars.
We wish we were celebrating the achievements of Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur; the first openly queer woman of colour and deaf man to win Oscars- respectively.
However, those achievements have been overshadowed and we unpacked it.
Naturally that led into a broader conversation about the endemic crisis that is violence against women in Australia.
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Content note: This podcast includes descriptions of domestic and family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
This week we bring you our interview with the legendary Merowyn Olavaer. Merowyn is a nurse, domestic violence victim-survivor and advocate, a breast cancer previvor, a writer, a criminology student and incredible cook!
We simply adore this woman and have no doubt you will too. If you would like to follow Merowyn you can find her on Instagram @nurse.merowyn
This week we gave a no so subtle plug for Chōle’s next earring release over at @bluebeetleco which is happening today at 8pm.
Chōle also recommended the podcast “Twin Flames” and Jussy gave a very niche shout out to a local restaurant whose garlic bread she cannot stop eating.
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I know we had anticipated bringing you this episode in a few weeks but the universe had other plans (Jussy’s words, not Chōle’s).
So this week we bring you the following up from last week - Jus interviews Chōle. We anticipate this episode will bring you as much joy as it brought us when we recorded it.
If not, then we have bulk joy inducing recommendations. Chōle recommend the TV adaptation of Jonathan Van Ness’s hit podcast ‘Getting Curious’ where they tackle new questions in each episode on topics they do not know about.
Jussy recommended the podcast “Normal Gossip” which delivers juicy, funny and enthralling yet banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. It’s just brilliant!
We have jumped back into the land of Tik Tok legends, so if you are that way inclined please give us a follow. Until next week - BIG LOVE!!!
As promised 60 minutes delivered their interview with opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Sunday night. It was a stark contrast to the interview with Scott Morrison only a few weeks earlier. Naturally we had a lot to say about it.
We also had a big chat about the Australia Unites: Red Cross Flood Appeal and what unfolded during the broadcast. In 2022 should two men kissing and a man wearing a dress be seen as ‘controversial’ or something to poke fun at!?!
(Spoiler - the answer is NO!)
Thanks for listening legends we will be back in your ears again on Thursday with an INCREDIBLE episode. In the meantime hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
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This week on She is Legend, Chole interviews Jussy. It is a candid conversation that ends up with us both in tears. We hope it’s everything you anticipated.
This week our recommendations were the new Nars Light Reflecting foundation - Jussy is convinced you will all love it. And Chole is back on the “new recipe a week” train with the website bestrecipes.com.au
We will have Jussy’s interview with Chole in the coming weeks so stay tuned for that. In the meantime you can support our podcast by hitting subscribe or follow and sharing it with your friends and family.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @SheIsLegendPodcast so you can join in on all our ‘Say it Loud’ antics.
Happy International Women’s Day Legends.
In today’s mini ep we chat about the IWD theme #BreakTheBias and also unpack why Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins have become the ‘acceptable’ face of feminism in Australia.
We delve into the incredible ‘Safety. Respect. Equity.’ alliance - a campaign calling for policy reforms to better protect women and children in Australia. The alliance is spearheaded by Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Julia Banks, Christine Holgate, Lucy Turnbull, Madison de Rozario, Michele O'Neil, Larissa Behrendt, Chanel Contos, Yasmin Poole, Wendy McCarthy and Georgie Dent. More information can be found here: https://www.safetyrespectequity.com.au
We will be back in your ears on Thursday for a full episode - no points for guessing who it is… you asked and we are delivering.
Speak to you then legends!
In this episode Jussy shares the Inspiring story of Katherine Johnson - a mathematician who was one of the first African American women to work at NASA.
Katherine was also a pioneer in space science and exploration. She refused to be limited by society's expectations of her gender and race and opened the door for more blak women to step into spaces they were previously excluded from.
This week jussy recommended the podcast “Restart” with Madeline West and Chole gave us the low down on Geocaching and her new fave pod - The Trojan Horse Affair (apologies for where that convo landed).
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Our first ‘In Her Words’ episode of she is legend for 2022 is here and it is with none other than the legendary Hannah Diviney.
Hannah is a writer, disability advocate, co-founder of the Krazy Kosci Klimb, editor in chief of Missing Perspectives, a finalist for both the Australian Women’s Weekly Women of The Future Awards and a 2022 young Australian of the year nominee.
Hannah also has a global change.org campaign for a Disney princess with disabilities with almost 60 000 signatures. If you haven’t already signed it you can find it here: https://www.change.org/p/disneystudios-create-a-disney-princess-with-disabilities
We chatted to Hannah about the advocacy work she does, the importance of representation, her vision for the future and her upcoming book.
If you would like to follow Hannah you can find her at @hannahthewildflower on Instagram,
@hannah_diviney on Twitter and at https://hannahdiviney.com
We have no doubt you’ll love this interview legends.
This week we unpack Lizzie (aka: the queen) having covid and what that has meant for those who are tasked with the role of stepping up in her absence - Prince Andrew we are looking at you.
Off the back of this we discuss cancel culture and the settlement between Virginia Giuffre and Andrew.
Then we take a deep dive into Kelly Clarkson’s decision to change her name to Kelly Brianne. In 2022 should we still be taking on last names of our husbands and fathers!? We weigh in but cannot wait to hear your thoughts next Sunday on our Instagram @sheislegendpodcast for “Say It Loud Sunday”.
We also give a shout out to the incredible new podcast from Future Women “There’s No Place Like Home” (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ROyVLfdnK7mjGkTD9pa6S?si=l2vuytRkTNKURF-bmvyYkg)
This week we delve into the situation that is unfolding between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian and the violent and abusive behaviour on display.
We also address that 60 Minutes interview with ScoMo and Jenny. We had a lot of thoughts and feelings, not least of all being - why on Earth is it up to Jenny to rehabilitate the public reputation of her husband??
If this episode brings up anything for you, please contact 1800 RESPECT
Although she never considered herself a hero Miep Gies is definitely a hero in our books.
Without giving too much away, Miep was integral in keeping the Frank family alive in their Amsterdam annexe. She also found, and at great personal risk, preserved the diaries of Anne Frank.
We are truly in awe of her and this story brought us both to tears.
This week we recommended the book of poetry “This Is Where The Healing Starts” by Toni Francis, Afterlife on Netflix and the episode of one of our favourite pods The Imperfects - titled “Georgia & Hugh”
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This week Chole and Jus discuss the circus that is happening in federal politics at the moment with the text message scandals involving Gladys Berejiklian and an annonymous senior cabinet minister, who Bob Carr is now claiming is Peter Dutton. We go deep on some juicey theories about how that's playing out.
We also discuss the address made by Queen Elizabeth in which she conveyed her wish that Camilla, Duchess of Cronwall, be referred to as the Queen Consort once Charles takes the throne. We've got some thoughts about it.
As always, Legends, if you have a spare second and could leave us a cheeky rating on Spotify or a little review on Apple Podcasts we would be SO appreciative!
Sylvia Plath is one of the most well known and admired poets of the 20th century. She is celebrated for her contribution to literature, the confessional poetry movement and feminist writing.
Her works such as “Daddy”, “Lady Lazarus” and her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar normalised female anger and unapologetic expression. In her work she explores the concepts of patriarchy, power, sexual double standards, the quest for identity and mental health in the 1950’s.
She is often defined by her tragic death. Whilst Jussy attempted to tell her story outside of this lens we acknowledge that it is a heavy episode that may trigger our listeners.
If this episode has brought up anything you are struggling with please call lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800 RESPECT.
Our recommendations this week were; Jericho Road Clothing (yes - again) It’s Been a Pleasure Noni Blake by Claire Christian Jussy’s mates cyclone cocktail recipe James Hillier (aka: Nordacious) Chole was late to the party with Google assistant
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This episode discusses themes of severe depression, suicidal ideation and suicide, and domestic violence. If this brings up anything for you, please contact Lifeline in 131114 or 1800RESPECT
In our new bonus episodes we will be chatting about and unpacking topics and stories that are in the headlines that week! This week we chat about the horrendously discriminatory enrollment contract sent out to students of Citipointe Christian School in Brisbane. We also discuss the debate over Spotify's responsibility towards mitigating misinformation and whether or not we think that boycotting the platform altogether is the right move - spoiler alert - we don't.
Find us on Instagram @sheislegendpodcast and slide into our DMs if you want to chat about the ep. We love hearing your view points!
Welcome back to season three if She is Legend. Chole kicks us off this week with the story we all needed to hear… none other than the icon that is Betty White.
Betty was an American actress, comedian and pioneer of early television. Her career spanned more than eight decades and she is often dubbed the “First Lady of Television".
Betty is also known for her advocacy in opposing racial injustice, her allyship to the LBGTQIA+ community and her activism in animal welfare. It is a wholesome and uplifting story that we know you’ll love.
We had a lot of recommendations after coming back from our break. This week Jussy recommended ‘Love Me’ on Binge, Love Stories (the book by Trent Dalton) and the internet sensation - Wordle.
Chole raved about the podcast Sweet Bobby, the new Ben Crow interview from The of the Academy of Imperfection (on the Imperfects podcast) and and the movie The Unforgivable on Netflix.
As mentioned in the pod you can now also leave a five star rating on Spotify as well as Apple so if you haven’t done that already consider it your good deed for the week.
Sources: Wikipedia and https://youtu.be/RPyddnF8jgQ
In our last episode of 2021 Jussy tells a story very close to her heart. It is the story of Aunty Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
Oodgeroo was an Aboriginal rights activist, poet, veteran, environmentalist and educator.
She was previously known and is often referred to as Kath Walker (her birth name). However, in 1987 she adopted the name Oodgeroo (meaning 'paperbark tree') Noonuccal as part of a protest against the upcoming 1988 bicentennial celebrations.
You can’t help but love her story!
Jussy recommended the brand new clothing label ‘Field’ which is launching today and Chole’s recommendations were the podcasts ‘The Drop Out’ and ‘Mediocre’.
We also gave a cheeky shout out to the ‘Uluru Statement’ episode of the podcast ‘So Tell Me’ ~ which is where Jussy and Chole first connected.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year legends. See you in 2022!
Marie Curie, is famous for her work in the field of physics and chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and went on to become the first person to win a Nobel Prize TWICE!!!
The research alongside her husband Pierre led to the discovery of polonium and radium, and she championed the development of X-rays ~ so much of Marie’s work is still used today.
Jussy’s recommendation was the HBO Max series ‘The sex lives of college girls’ ~ available on Binge in Australia.
Chole gave a shout out to local lady start up Novo Tan and the new series Snack Masters on Chanel nine.
Research for this episode is from the following sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/madame-curies-passion-74183598/
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1903/marie-curie/biographical/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curie
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-women-crowdfunded-radium-marie-curie-180963305/
https://www.loc.gov/resource/dcmsiabooks.remarksofpreside00hard/?sp=9&r=-0.326,0.478,1.993,0.944,0
Today we chat to Lauren Beckman ~ you may know her as the incredible woman behind the Insta account @lauren.lately ~ and rightly so.
Lauren is a writer, feminist and slow fashion icon who recently published a great article around “Choice Feminism” and we were lucky enough to have her join us to unpack the concept.
You can find Lauren on IG @lauren.lately and on Twitter @_lauren_lately.
The article we reference is https://www.broadagenda.com.au/2021/youre-a-bad-feminist-countering-anti-vax-wellness-warriors/
Enjoy Legends!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and because we are feeling festive we are taking a deep dive into the “Queen of Christmas”… Mariah Carey!!!
Mariah is a singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register. However, her story is relatively unknown and it is remarkable.
Jussy and Chole both recommended the podcast ‘Shandee’s Story’ by award winning journalist Hedley Thomas. In this series Hedley tries to uncover who is responsible for the brutal murder of Shandee Blackburn.
They both also gushed over their love of ‘Dyson’ after purchasing an air wrap and a new vacuum - yes this is what your mid 30’s looks like!
Here it is legends the story you’ve been asking for… MONICA LEWINSKY!!!
If you think you know Monica’s story then think again… we are not here to just talk about a White House scandal because that does not define this remarkable woman. We are here to look at she coped with being patient zero of online public humiliation and how she managed to reclaim her narrative and find purpose in her past.
She is is an American activist, television personality, fashion designer, and former White House intern… and so much more!
The organisation she works with in Australia is Project Rockit. https://www.projectrockit.com.au/
In this weeks episode of “Let’s Chat About” we unpack the theory of the “male gaze”. What exactly does the term mean and why is it relevant? We are here to help you understand through a conversation that takes into account the history of the term and it’s relevance in today’s society. As always, if you are a fan of She is Legend then please follow or subscribe and give us a glowing review, because that makes you a legend!
Hello legends, this week is full of suspense as Jussy tells the story of Nancy Wake.
Nancy was one of the most effective and cunning British agents working in German-occupied France during World War II.
The Gestapo called her “The White Mouse” for the way she deftly avoided their traps during World War II.
Our recommendations this week were The Saturday Quiz which can be found at ~ https://www.thesaturdayquiz.com.au ~ sign up and let us know your scores.
The series “Impeachment: American Crime Story” which is the third season of the FX true-crime anthology. Which portrays the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and is based on the book A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President by Jeffrey Toobin.
Chole is also vibing her latest nail polish find called “Miss Frankie” https://www.missfrankie.com.au#NotSponsored.
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Welcome to another episode of “Let’s Chat About”. This week we unpack the waves of feminism - from the first wave through to the fourth.
What are they? How did they start? What defines each movement? Buckle up we are here to explain.
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Yes that’s right… after promising us all she would tell the story of Shania Twain one day Chole has finally delivered.
Shania really needs no introduction, as one of the first country-pop crossover singer songwriters Shania has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
However, her story is one of both tragedy and triumph so - ‘let’s go girls!’
This week Chole recommended In Practice skincare and Jussy recommended the series Maid on Netflix.
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Welcome back to our let’s chat about series of She is Legend where we have a short sharp chat to unpack a topic related to feminism, social justice or current world events.
This week we are unpacking the topic of intersectionality. The term has become commonplace in feminist dialogue but it isn’t new.
We discuss the origins of the theory and how it has transformed into a practical lens that creates safe and equitable spaces.
Enjoy legends!
Claudette Colvin is the the civil rights activist who sparked the civil rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama.
We have been aquatinted with the story of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King but Claudette truly founded the revolution and Jussy shares her story with us this week.
Our recommendations are The Culture podcast - specifically the ‘Real Housewives’ ep. the latest Jericho Road release - specifically the playsuit.
Chole re-recommends Leigh Sales book “Any Ordinary Day” and the podcast “Something Was Wrong” that explores the trauma, and recovery from shocking life discoveries and relationships with sociopaths and narcissists.
We are back with a bang legends!
Chole shares the story of the incredible Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ~ the demure firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural and feminist icon.
Ruth fought tirelessly for women's rights in the 1970s, she was subsequently appointed a Supreme Court justice and served 27 years on the nation's highest court, becoming its most prominent member.
Get the tissues though…. even Chole cried in this one.
Our recommendations this week were Leigh Sales book ‘An Ordinary Day’ and Sex Education on Netflix (3rd season out now).
P.s. Sorry about Jussy’s mic/connection ~ she recorded from a hotel quarantine bathroom.
Sinéad O’Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter, who is famous worldwide as much for her music as for the many controversies that she has been a part of.
With her debut album in the late 1980s, she got her first shot at fame but it was in 1991 with her song ~ “Nothing compares 2 U” she became a worldwide sensation. Her signature bald look, her powerful music, and her bold voice made sure that she remained in the news constantly.
Jussy unpacked her 2021 memoir “Rememberings” ~ which is a bittersweet non linear recount of her intriguing life.
We had so much banter about our recommendations this week but we’ll save our top three to post in stories as well as pics of Chole and Sinead rocking their shaved heads!
This week's episode was sponsored by PJs & Bed. You can shop their range of dreamy, buttery soft PJs at www.pjsandbed.com - use code SHEISLEGEND at checkout for 15% off your purchase!
Welcome to our new series “Let’s chat about”… where we have a short chat on a Tuesday about a topic we want to unpack.
This week we chat about ‘internalised misogyny’… what is it? why is everyone suddenly talking about it?
The article we reference is by Sian Ferguson and can be found here:
https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/06/common-internalized-misogyny/
In this episode Chole explores the icon that is Iris Apfel.
Iris is one of the most vivacious personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design, and over the past 40 years, she has cultivated a personal style that is both witty and exuberantly idiosyncratic.
By her own confession she has become an ‘Accidental Icon’ with almost 2m IG followers at 100 years old.
Recommendations from Chole this week included Leigh Sales 4 part series “Why Women Are Angry” on ABC iview.
Jussy recommended, Incarceration Nation - exposes the racist foundations of policing and imprisonment in Australia. You can find it on SBS on demand and we highly recommend it for all allies!
This week Jussy tells us the story of Madeline Stuart, who at 17 years old made a decision to become a model, and by 18 years old had become the world’s first supermodel model with Down syndrome. Maddy has always been supported by her mum Rosanne to believe she could do anything she put her mind to. Together they wanted to help the world change the way it views people with a disability and that’s what they did! Maddy has both changed and slayed in an industry that was never know for being inclusive. She has been integral in making the fashion and modelling world more diverse. All whilst supporting countless charities such as the Endeavour Foundation Australia and Step Up for Downs in America. Our recommendations this week were: Mr Sam Cotton on Tik Tok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSJvXnbSE/ And ‘All My Friends Are Racists” on ABC iView https://iview.abc.net.au/show/all-my-friends-are-racist
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, known to the world as Rihanna is the subject of She is Legend this week.
Before we get into it we would like to issue a content warning as we discuss topics related to domestic violence and abuse.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au
Between the success of her epic music career, her inclusive beauty line ‘Fenty Beauty’ and her ‘Fenty X Savage’ lingerie range, Rihanna has entered one of the world’s most exclusive ranks: Billionaire!!!
Rihanna is truly a music, beauty and fashion icon. In addition she is an advocate and philanthropist and quite clearly a LEGEND!!!
We will save our recommendation links for the IG because they’re a bit unique this week. So head on over to @sheislegendpodcast on IG to get amongst it!
Sincere apologies for the heavy breathing of Jussy’s dog in the background of the recording but we know you’ve all come to love Stevie since learning of her disdain of ‘puppy period undies’. Again, if you’re not up to speed jump onto our IG or listen to some past ep’s to catch up.
Big love legends!
Welcome to part two of our interview with Em
Rusciano.
In this episode we explore her recent ADHD diagnosis and how that’s helped her understanding of herself and the world she exists in.
She gives us some killer advice on the secret to success and the power she’s found since turning 40. It was an inspiring interview and we feel so honoured to have had Em been so vulnerable with us.
AND we get the tea on her upcoming album…. which is happening in the next 5 years
Buckle up legends we’ve got one hell of an interview for you, in fact it’s so epic it’s a two-parter!!! Em Rusciano, one of Australia’s most well-rounded performers. With her finger in every piece of the performing pie sat down with us for an interview that made us laugh and cry - for all the right reasons of course! In this episode we chatted about how to make it through isolation, being your authentic self and even what Vladimir Putin probably thinks of Borris Johnson. It was a rollercoaster to say the least… sit back and enjoy the ride!!!
Simone Arianne Biles is an American artistic gymnast, with a combined total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. She is one of (if not THE) greatest of all time (GOAT) in her sport.
Her story has been front and centre at this years Tokyo Olympics after her decision to not compete in several events.
In this weeks episode we unpack her extraordinary career and her recent decision to prioritise her mental health over the sport that has defined her.
Jussy got most of her content via the Facebook Watch series “Simone VS Herself”.
We will share Simone’s routines and our recommendations on the podcast Instagram throughout the week @sheislegendpodcast
This weeks episode of in her words is with award winning investigative journalist Jess Hill.
Jess’ started her journalism career as a foreign correspondent. However, since 2014 Jess has been writing about the endemic of domestic abuse in Australia. In 2020 her book ‘See What You Made Me Do’ won a Stella prize and in 2021 was turned into a three part docu-series on SBS.
We chat about Jess’ career, her innate desire to give a voice to those who do not have one, and what needs to happen to address the National crisis that is domestic abuse.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au
This week we were thrown a tech curve
ball so we threw you a curve ball and gave you an “Ask Us Anything” episode.
Thank you for coming to the party and asking us everything you wanted to know. We couldn’t cover it all so by all means if you want to hear more about us we can definitely do some more bonus episodes - just let us know!
We unpacked a lot but one of the major themes was around love languages. If you’d like to learn more about this and do the test you can visit: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
Madam C. J. Walker is listed by Guinness World Records as the first woman to earn a personal fortune of more than $1m. Through her tenacity, entrepreneurship and innate knack for self-promotion, she built her empire developing a system of hair care specifically for black American women.
This week Jussy recommend Parental as Anything - a podcast with author and educator Maggie Dent where she guides you through allthe modern day parenting dilemmas. Chole recommended the Maker Shakeup Podcast by Tash Roche all about sustainability in small business, particularly for creatives. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and on instagram @makershakeuppodcast
In celebration of NAIDOC week we are sharing the story of one of the most incredible First Nations women ~ Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Evonne is a Wiradjuri woman and one of the most incredible sports women of our time. She has been Australian of the Year and Australian Sportsman of the Year. Wimbledon and Grand Slam champion. And SO MUCH MORE! We also chat about Yumi Stynes podcast: ‘Ladies we need to talk’ and ‘Darling Shine’ with Elidy Pullin and Chloe Fisher. Chole recommended the the pod ‘Curve Ball’ - the ‘club you don’t want to be a part of’ and it sounds so great!
We have an extra special ‘In Her Words’ episode for you this week Legends.
Jamila Rizvi was in our top three dream guests and when she agreed to be a part of our little podcast we were ecstatic. Jamila is a mother and wife, a best-selling author, a public speaker, podcast presenter, a brain tumour survivor and a disability and gender equality advocate.
She sat down with us (virtually... in the cupboard) for a very candid and heartfelt discussion about her own life and the women who inspire her. We have no doubt you will love this chat as much as we did.
As always we threw some recommendations at you, these included two new podcasts; ‘The Weekly Cheek’ and ‘Exploring the Genuine Fake’. Off the back of that we also chatted about ethical jewellery and gave a shout out to jewellery label Kate and Kole - https://www.kateandkole.com.au/
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This week Chole takes us on an emotional roller coaster with the incredible story of Dr Kalpana Chawla. Dr Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to fly in space, and was a skilled and accomplished astronaut. Her final space mission was aboard the ill-fated Columbia Space Shuttle. Dr Kalpana Chawla and her 6 fellow crew members would not survive the flight. Hers is an incredible determination of determination, ambition and the pursuit of childhood dreams.
Chole recommended skincare brand Frank Bod, which has sorted her skin out like a real grown up with a proper skin care routine. She also recommended an episode of Ahn’s Brush With Fame, with Missy Higgins.
Jussy recommends the new Disney movie Cruella, after taking her kids to see it.
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Penny was the first woman to become Leader of the Government in the Senate, the first woman Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the first openly gay Australian female politician.
It has been quite the journey, so buckle up as Jussy shares her incredible story with us this week.
The two speeches we refer to in the pod can be found here:
https://youtu.be/CJAqTGLocLw
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2017/aug/09/penny-wongs-emotional-speech-same-sex-marriage-plebiscite-exposing-our-children-to-hatred-video?CMP=share_btn_tw
On top of fangirling Penny we also threw a lot of love to @shelby.sherritt.art ~ the Australian small batch pottery queen with a YouTube series dedicated to unveiling the mystery pottery moulds she found on gumtree. It’s a random recommendation but one that Jussy has binged whilst in lockdown.
Chole is currently vibing ‘Killing Eve’ ~ another British T.V recommendation starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. With an 8.2/10 on IMDB it sounds like Chole is onto something!
This week we speak to the two legendary women behind the fantastic new podcast – Old Boys Club – all about breaking down Australian politics and making it accessible and interesting for people who are usually overlooked by the conversation. We talked about the challenges of reporting on politics as women in a male dominated field, gender disparity at play in both politics and journalism and took a deep dive into a story that has stuck with us as one of the biggest political issues at the moment. Jussy’s recommendation for the week was the Friends Reunion Special on Binge. Chole recommended a podcast called Pseudocide – all about people who faked their own deaths! If you love the show, we’d love it if you hit subscribe or follow and if you’re feeling extra awesome, please leave a 5 star rating and review – we’ll send you ALL the love and warm fuzzy feels!
Christine Blasey Ford is an American professor of psychology at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a well published academic, mother and sexual assault survivor. In 2018 Christine’s life was turned upside down when she bravely spoke out about her alleged experience of sexual assault at the hands of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Our recommendations this week include the sitcom Rutherford Falls and one of our favourite podcasts 7am ~ specifically the episode on the Cultural fishing of Abalone from the 20th of May 2020.
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Jameela Jamil is the formidable force we unpack this week. She is a young and fearless body positivity activist who has already crated huge change in the social media landscape. Jameela’s story is inspiring and whilst she’s achieved legend status at the age of 35 she is going to continue to disrupt the discourse around the problematic beauty and fashion industry and the toxic messaging women receive as a result. This week Jussy recommended “I May Destroy You” ~ which unpacks the nuances of the world that unfolds after women have experienced sexual assault. Chole gave a big tick to her new fave Spotify playlist “All Out 90’” and Jussy threw in a shout out to Busy Head Designs ~ the earring make who creates pet portrait earrings which is her favourite gift to give. To hear Jameela’s “tell him” speech in full you can visit: https://youtu.be/CRMCVWPt_38
Happy Thursday!
Get ready to jump into this weeks episode of She Is Legend where Chole and Jussy deep dive into Abby Wambach’s story.
Abby is a soccer icon, international speaker, New York Times Best Selling author and activist for equality and inclusion. She is also a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist & FIFA World Cup Champion!
Our recommendations this week were another brilliant podcast called ‘Old Boys Club’ from Justine Landis-Hanley and Matilda Bell.
And the SBS document-series ‘See What You Made Me Do’ ~ based on the book by Jess Hill, that unpacks the epidemic of family and domestic violence in Australia.
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This episode of She is Legend explores the incredible story of Nina Simone, an exceptional singer, songwriter, and pianist. When she was prevented from pursuing classical music because she was black, she turned her enormous talents to jazz, blues, rhythm and soul music. Her deep, raspy, forceful voice made her a unique figure in jazz and later helped chronicle the civil rights movement. Jussy’s recommendation this week is the Amazon Prime series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Chole recommended the desktop organiser from Bon Maxie https://www.bonmaxie.com.au/ If you’re loving what we’re creating, hit follow and subscribe - even leave us a glowing review! You can also follow us on social media; IG: Instagram.com/sheislegendpodcast FB: She is Legend Sisterhood E-Mail: sheislegendpodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Annette Kellerman, Australian born championship swimmer, cliff diver, vaudeville performer and movie star of the Victorian era is the story we unpack this week.
Her biggest legacy has been something that has endured and benefited us all (as women) to this day. But you’ll need to listen to find out what that was (no spoilers here).
Whilst relatively unknown in modern day narratives, Annette became an international celebrity ~ even earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
It’s yet another cracker episode full of banter and “frog pond” updates.
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I’m this weeks ‘In Her Words’ episode Justine and Chole speak with Nicolle Edwards, CEO and founder of RizeUp.
The RizeUp mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected, giving them the hope and empowerment to move on to a life free from violence.
In this conversation we explore how Nicolle began the organisation, the practical ways that RizeUp supports survivors of domestic and family violence. We also discuss why this conversation is something we need to continue to speak about and how you can help and get involved.
You can find more information about RizeUp at www.RizeUp.com.au and @rizeupanz on Instagram.
Chole’s recommendations this week also include her favourite coffee pods Urban Brew
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Oprah Winfrey is an internationally renowned African American talk show host, media executive, actress and billionaire philanthropist.
She’s best known for being the host of her own, wildly popular program, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired for 25 seasons, from 1986 to 2011. She went on to have her own production company ‘Harpo Inc’ and also launch her own TV network, the ‘Oprah Winfrey Network’ (OWN).
Oprah has been dubbed one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. As a media mogul from humble beginnings, she’s made a habit of proving her heart is just as big as her immense fortune. She is known to be one of the most charitable celebrities of our time. donating hundreds of millions of dollars to causes closest to her heart.
You can watch Oprah’s Golden Globe speech in full here: https://youtu.be/LyBims8OkSY
And the episode of The Oprah Winfrey show where she reveals she has a half sister can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZsvtCUcmAao
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This week’s episode is a throw back to the first time Chole and Justine connected. It was a conversation on Chole’s first podcast – So Tell Me – all about the Uluru Statement and its significance. Given the news this week of yet another death of an Aboriginal person in custody, we thought this would be a great time to revisit this important conversation. This was the conversation that started it all! As always, if you want to support the podcast, hit subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Follow in Spotify, and leave a 5 star rating. We are an independently produced podcast and your support means the absolute world to us!
This week, Chole tells the story of the incredibly impressive Greta Thunberg and her mission to spark action on climate change. From watching a documentary when she was 8 years old, to her famous speech at the UN Climate Conference, to inspiring 1.6 million people to strike for the climate, Greta’s story is nothing short of inspirational. She shows young people everywhere that their voices are important and that they can change the world. Our Everyday Legends this week are the fabulous team at Dangerous Females. You can follow them on Instagram @dangerousfemales and visit their website to support their incredible charity at www.dangerousfemales.com.au We are an independently produced podcast and your support means the world! We would love it if you would hit subscribe or “follow” on Spotify. If you’re feeling particularly awesome, you could leave a 5 star rating and a glowing review! Thanks for listening, you absolute legend!
Bessie Coleman was a trailblazer of the Aviation industry. Before Amelia Earhart was a household name, Bessie was defying the odds as the first African American Woman to become a pilot, and then went on to be a stunt pilot. Bessie’s courage and determination to succeed saw her achieve greatness despite the racism and discrimination she faced to get there. Not only was she enormously successful, she was always looking out for her community and was inspired to do what she could to help the next ranks of African American pilots to take to the skies. She is an absolute legend and her story is nothing short of inspiring. If you would like to support the podcast – we are an independently produced show – please hit subscribe or follow and tell your friends! If you’re feeling particularly generous, a 5 star rating is always SO appreciated!
Demi Lynch is the one woman show behind the independent news platform The Nasty Woman Club which focuses on intersectional feminist news from around the world. Demi is a journalist, podcaster, businesswoman, and all round kick arse Legend. We chatted to Demi about how she got started, what makes her tick, the challenges she faces and who she admires. This was a fantastic conversation with a strong, compassionate, ambitious woman who we know is going to make some serious waves. You can follow The Nasty Woman Club on Instagram and find it on Facebook as well. Demi’s website is www.thenastywomanclub.com.au for all her written pieces. You can also listen to her podcast – The Nasty Woman Club, wherever you get your podcasts! If you love the show and would like to support us, please click subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify, and if you’re feeling particularly generous, you could leave a 5 star rating and review!
This week Chole tells the story of the incredible Marsha P. Johnson, a beautiful Trans Woman who tirelessly fought for the rights and safety of the LGBTQAI+ community. She is widely regarded as one of the pivotal people in the LGBTQAI+ movement and has become a global icon. Marsha was known as the Mother of the Trans Movement. Her generosity of spirit, warmth, her kindness and her fierce belief that she could not stop fighting until all people were free from oppression, makes her a legendary woman whose story we just had to tell. Content warning for this episode – This episode discusses themes of homophobia, transphobia and racism. There is also the use of outdated terminology and slurs in the context of verbatim quotes. The story also talks about transphobic violence and death. This may be triggering for some listeners. If that is you, please take care and know that we love, accept and value you. If this episode brings up any feelings you’d like to discuss, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14.
Justine tells the story of one of our favourite world leaders, the phenomenal Jacinda Ardern. From her love for public speaking at school to her career in international politics which lead her back home to New Zealand to run for office, this weeks episode covers it all. We touch on what drives her, her political views, we delve into what makes the third female Prime Minister of New Zealand such an icon on the global stage. We are an independently produced podcast and if you would like to support us, just hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify. If you’re feeling particularly generous, you could leave us a rating (5 stars if you’re feeling lovely) and a glowing review! Find us on Instagram @sheislegendpodcast and join our facebook group – She Is Legend Sisterhood. Send your Everyday Legend voice notes through to sheislegendpodcast@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you!
This week Chole tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Guatemalan social justice warrior, Rigoberta Menchu. Rigoberta’s story is one of endurance, passion, grief and hope. Her traumatic childhood during the Guatemalan civil war put her on a path to fighting for the rights of her Indigenous People which lead her to the heights of global political discourse. Her mission to maintain and preserve her culture and the culture of First Nation’s People all over the world, to this day, is nothing short of inspiring. She Is Legend is very much an independently produced podcast – just 2 mates, making it happen. If you want to support the show, the best way to do so is to click subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify. If you’re feeling particularly generous, you could leave a 5 star rating and review, and then sit back and bask in that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with knowing you’re supporting two women to chase their dreams! You go, Glen Coco!
This week we welcomed our first ever guest to the She Is Legend virtual cupboard – April Helene-Horton aka – The Bodzilla. April is an absolute powerhouse in the Fat Liberation movement and fiercely believes that every body is a good body. She strives for allyship for marginalised groups and she is the first to pass the mic to amplify voices who need to be heard. She recently became the first plus size woman to appear in a bikini on a billboard in Australia, as a part of the Curvy Swimwear “Beach, Please” campaign. The incredible imagery of her, on a beach, rocking a bikini can now be seen in all it’s glory on billboards around the country. We spoke to April about everything from growing up as a “fat kid”, to her turning point on the road to body love and acceptance, her advocacy and her plans for the future. This was such an awesome chat with a woman who is very deserving of her Legendary status. A must listen for everyone, in all kinds of bodies! You can find April on Instagram @thebodzilla or on her website www.thebodzilla.com If you love the show and want to support us, please rate, review and subscribe or click “follow” on Spotify. We are an independently produced podcast and your support means the world!
For the first episode of 2021 Justine tells the story of the incredible Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to ever be elected to US Congress - spoiler! From her humble beginnings in The Bronx, to her early career and the events that sparked her passion for creating real change in society. AOC as she is known by her supporters, is a prime example of a woman with a drive to do better and the determination to make it happen. AOC has also dealt with her fair share of backlash and abuse being a public figure with such courage of conviction, but her handling of these issues has only served to make her even more admired and relatable amongst the people she goes into battle for everyday. She is definitely a legend and we hope you love her story as much as we do! If you love the podcast, we would LOVE it if you rate, review and subscribe – it’s a huge support for us. Find us on Instagram @sheislegendpodcast or come and join our facebook group She Is Legend Sisterhood. Send your Everyday Legends to us at sheislegendpodcast@gmail.com.
Serena Williams is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time, yet she has faced so much backlash throughout her career. This week, Chole tells her story - from her childhood growing up in Compton, to the trauma she endured when she lost her sister, to overcoming a life threatening health crisis only to be back on the court, in the finals, 12 months later. Her story is one of perseverance, determination and the ever present need to carry the torch for the women who came before her, to make it easier for the women who will follow. She is an icon and an absolute legend and we hope you love this episode! As always, please rate, review and subscribe to show your support and share the love with someone in your life who loves hearing about kick arse women!
This week, Justine tells the story of Diana Spencer – The People’s Princess. From her rocky upbringing, to meeting Prince Charles, their relationship, her high highs and her very low lows, to her incredible charity work and her passion for shedding light on some of society’s most vulnerable – this is a deep dive into what made her legendary and how the world was changed by her impact. This episode comes with a content warning – there is discussion of eating disorders and self harm. If this episode brought up any trauma for you, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14
Stella Young was described as a feminist, activist, comedian, and a fierce advocate against domestic violence and for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities. She was a talented writer, who had an uncanny knack for being a thought leader on topics she was passionate about, through her wit and humour. She campaigned for the overhaul of the NDIS and was the Editor of ABC's Ramp Up blog. Her work lead to a spark of change in the way Australian society seeks to support and empower people with disabilities. She lived her life with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and was a wheelchair user. She was strong, bold, fierce and 100% legendary.
Links to her work:
https://www.abc.net.au/life/stella-young-a-letter-to-my-younger-self/10510964
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/stella-youngs-letter-to-herself-at-80-years-old-20141113-11llol.html
https://www.abc.net.au/life/stella-young-its-not-my-fault-im-obsessed-with-toilets/10510988
https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much?language=en
This week Justine tells the story of one of her idols - Maya Angelou. After being abused as a child, Maya stopped speaking for 6 years, and developed a love of reading, writing and poetry. She overcame so much adversity in her childhood to be successful in so many different fields, and became one of America's most influential voices. Her writing continues to inspire and empower women today - including Jussy, and she is a Legend among Legends!
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This week, Chole tells Justine the story of Stacey Abrams, the legendery woman who many are praising for her tireless fight against voter surpression in the US. Stacey's story is one of persistence, determination, self belief and integrity. Her work had an enormous impact on the 2020 election and her work towards fair elections is ongoing. She is breaking glass ceilings left right and centre and is doing great things!
The Documentary Chole references is called All In: The Fight for Democracy - available on Amazon Prime.
The ABC article by Rebecca Armitage can be found here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-09/stacey-abrams-helped-joe-biden-win-now-focuses-on-georgia-senate/12862940
This week Jussy tells the story of the legendary Marcia Langton - An Aboriginal activist, and scholar who has lead the charge on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and equality for decades. Hers is a story of incredible resilience, strength and stamina. She is an absolute force and definitely warrants legendary status!
Sources Justine used this episode were
https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2011/march/1326846139/peter-robb/who-s-afraid-marcia-langton#mtr
and Julia Gillard's podcast - A Podcast Of One's Own - Marcia Langton on Aboriginal Women's Rights
CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses strong violence, sexual assault and trauma.
This week Chole tells the harrowing survival story of Mary Vincent, who at 15 years old survived a brutal sexual assault and attempted murder, leaving her disabled and destitute. She went on to show incredible courage and resilience to do her best to ensure her attacker was brought to justice. This is an incredible story of how sheer grit and determination can make the seemingly impossible, possible.
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Justine tells the story of her idol and personal muse - Frida Kahlo. Frida's life was one full of challenges and adversity, yet she managed to channel her pain into some of the most iconic art of the 20th century. This is a great episode for everyone wanting to know more about the incredible woman behind the beautiful art.
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This week, Chole tells the story of the great Dolly Parton. Her story is a rags to riches tale of a woman who was underestimated at every turn and used that to her advantage to build a career that has endured like few others in the industry. Most famous for her singing and her look, Dolly is also a vastly talented songwriter, a savvy business woman, an actress and a philanthropist. She is definitely a Legend of our time. This was a super fun story, and we apologise in advance for our uncontrolled singing outbursts... Dolly made us do it!
This week Justine tells us the story of Truganini, a legendary Bruny Island woman who's harrowing story is a tale of courage, resilience and unwavering connection to her culture and her land. Hers was a life full of challenges and grief, having lived through the colonization of Australia. Her strength, determination and sheer grit saw her strive to keep her culture and the traditions of her people alive. She was an inspiring woman who has become a symbol of solidarity and respect for Australia's First Nation's People.
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Chole tells Justine all about the life and legacy of Edith Cowan - A legendary woman whom you might recognise from your $50 note! She overcame a traumatic childhood and showed incredible resilience to achieve some phenomenal advances in women's rights in Australia, and also became the first female member of parliament. Edith's story is one you won't soon forget.
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Chole's sources for this episode are:
https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/edith-cowan
https://www.womenaustralia.info/leaders/biogs/WLE0162b.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Cowan
This week, Justine tells Chole all about the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Her relationship with former President Franklin Roosevelt, her impact on the position of First Lady, her contribution to human rights and her evolving relationship with her friend, confidant and long time love - a journalist named Lorena Hickok
The books Jussy refers to are "Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady" by Susan Quinn, and "White Houses" by Amy Bloom
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In our very first episode of She Is Legend, Chole tells the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai. Malala survived a gunshot to the head when she was 11 years old and went on to become a global advocate for girls' rights to education. She is a shining example of a strong, bold, fierce woman, and that's what we're all about!
The TED talk by Malala's father that was mentioned, can be found here - https://www.ted.com/talks/ziauddin_yousafzai_my_daughter_malala?language=en
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She Is Legend is a podcast that tells the stories of incredible women from around the world and throughout history who excel, amaze and inspire. Women from all walks of life who have paved the way to where we are today, as well as the ones who are working towards improving our futures. Each week we delve into the story of a bold, strong, fierce woman who we think everyone should know about, or might have a little more to their story than meets the eye.
Hosted by Justine Reid and Chole Gage - Two women who are constantly inspired by the women around them!
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