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Warrior Forward: The PodcastLet's Get Loud with Abby MyetteIn this insightful podcast interview, Abby Myette, the dynamic voice and creator of the Loud Women Podcast, delves into the inspiration behind her platform, which celebrates the untold stories of women who have dared to be loud—both in history and today. Abby shares her journey of finding her voice, a process that resonates deeply with the ethos of the Warrior Forward Community. She emphasizes the importance of women owning their power and using their voices to create change, mirroring Warrior Forward's mission to inspire women to be brave, bold, and purposeful in their lives. 2024-08-2839 min
Empowered AF with Jo ThomasDare to Be Loud: Abby MyetteJoin us in this exciting episode as we chat with podcast host Abby Myette, the driving force behind the empowering "Loud Women" podcast. Have you ever been told you're too loud? Abby Myette shares her personal experiences and how they led her to create her passion project, "Loud Women." As a lifelong learner with a deep fascination for history and the achievements of extraordinary individuals, Abby found solace and inspiration in sharing these incredible stories through her podcast.
Tune in as Abby opens up about her journey, from her desire to flex her creative muscles to her mission...2024-08-2730 min
Loud Women010. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams, the first second wife and second first wife. But that riddle is just a slice of her story. In episode ten of Loud Women Podcast I dig into the life of Abigail Adams and a few of her most iconic statements made in letters between her and her husband, John Adams. What set Abigail apart from the other women of her day? Why was education so important to her? And what was the infamous line, remember the ladies, really all about. Listen today to get the behind the scenes story of one of America’s firs...2024-06-1930 min
Loud Women009. Katharine McCormickKatharine Dexter McCormick is probably most well known for her philanthropic role in the development of the first birth control pill. That’s assuming you know her name at all! This woman used her incredible wealth to truly bring about change starting with the suffrage movement. Dig into today’s episode to hear more about how a lifelong friendship with Margaret Sanger led to Katharine’s greatest accomplishment at the age of 72.
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Sources used to write this episode:
Wikipedia
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-katharine-dexter-mccormick-1875-1967/
https://www.pb...2024-06-0528 min
Loud Women008. Women at the OlympicsThis summer the Olympics will return to Paris. This will be an iconic Olympiad full of firsts including the first time the athletes are fully 50/50 men and women. The history of women at the Olympics all begins in Paris, at the second Olympiad in 1900. Episode eight of Loud Women Podcast tells the winding tale of women competing in the Olympics. I highlight the impact of three important competitors, Alice Milliat, Babe Didrickson Zaharias and Margaret Abbott. As you get excited to watch all the competition this summer, kick off your Olympic season with the latest episode of Loud Women P...2024-05-2222 min
Loud Women007. Women of the CIA - Part 2The story continues. Adelaide Hawkins. Jane Wallis Burrell. Elizabeth Sudmeir. Mary Folse Hutchinson. Eloise Page. Five women building their careers at the CIA. Helping to shape the new government agency along the way. They faced minimal promotions, pay disparity, and countless forms of gender discrimination. But it didn’t hold them back from chasing their professional dreams. Each of these women left their mark on the world of intelligence and the history of the CIA. Listen to episode seven of Loud Women Podcast to hear the rest of the story of these five incredible women and the lessons we can a...2024-05-0836 min
Loud Women006. Women of the CIA - Part 1
Adelaide Hawkins. Jane Wallis Burrell. Elizabeth Sudmeir. Mary Folse Hutchinson. Eloise Page. Five women who helped shape the Central Intelligence Agency in its early years. But before their work at the CIA, they had other careers in government service. There was the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). There was the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). There was the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). All three organizations played integral roles in gathering intelligence during World War II. It was with these organizations that these five women would begin their careers in intelligence and covert operations. Then...2024-04-2429 min
Loud Women005. Marie d'Oignie & the growth of Beguinage communitiesThe options for women in the Middle Ages were pretty limited and they all meant answering to men. Until one woman carved a new path for herself, and other women followed. Episode five of Loud Women Podcast shares the story of Marie d’Oignie and the communities for women that grew in her legacy. It’s the story of women deciding that there is another option, but it’s an option for a future they needed to create themselves. 2024-04-1019 min
Loud Women004. Women of MedicineDid you know that the oldest surviving medical textbook was written by a woman? Have you ever heard of the fairy godmother of cancer research? Join me to learn more about two barrier breaking women of medicine.
We don’t know much about the ancient Egyptian gynecologist Metrodora, but her work has influenced the field of women’s medicine even today. Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, the fairy godmother of cancer research is responsible for the science beyond today’s chemotherapy treatments. Throughout her career she broke barriers and focused on sharing her knowledge and discove...2024-03-2720 min
Loud Women003. Alison LevineHow often do we let fear take control and stop us from doing something? No stranger to fear, extreme adventurer, Alison Levine reminds us how we can overcome fear. In the setting of one of the world’s most punishing environments, Mount Everest, Alison encourages us to reconsider fear, complacency, and the definition of progress.
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Sources used to write this episode:
On the Edge by Alison Levine
TedX Midwest - posted on You Tube Ted Talks June 26, 2012 - Lessons From the Ledge
The Adrenaline Zone, No Quit Climber with Al...2024-03-1333 min
Loud Women002. Alexi PappasWhat happens after you achieve a dream as big as making it to the Olympics? What comes next? Join me this week to hear the story of Alexi Pappas, an inspiring athlete, movie producer and mental health advocate. Alexi’s story will inspire you to be a bravey, to do what lifts you up and reexamine some of the rules you may have unknowingly set for yourself that are holding you back.
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Sources used to write this episode:
Bravery by Alexi Pappas
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, interview with Alexi Pappas, Apr...2024-02-2823 min
Loud Women001. CleopatraCleopatra, seductress, vixen and ruthless queen. That's what you may think of her. Instead, let's rexamine the story we know of Egypt's last great queen. There is more to this woman than you've heard before.
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Sources used to write this episode:
Cleopatra by Stacey Schiff
Netflix's Queen Cleopatra
Wikipedia
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All episodes are written and produced by Abby Myette and are her original work.
Intro music We Just Have Fun by GoMordecai2024-02-1429 min
Loud WomenLoud Women - coming soon!Loud Women, a new podcast that's here to redefine what it means to be loud. It's time we stop apologizing, stop trying to be quiet. It's time we see loud women for what they truly are, intelligent, creative, ambitious, talented, and so much more. Join your host, Abby Myette, to hear a fresh perspective on the stories of women you know and meet women you want to know, all who are redefining what it means to be loud!
Cleopatra, seductress, vixen and ruthless queen. That's what you may think of her...2024-02-0102 min
Bubbles & BizEpisode 25: Bubbles & Biz with Abby MyetteWe've hit 25 episodes! Join me this week as I chat with Tradewinds Learning founder, Abby Myette. Abby started her business about a year ago and helps business owners onboard new employees for an overall better customer service experience.
We chat about how she balances her new business with her 9-5 job, what she does to grow her business and how she breaks out of her comfort zone! Grab a glass and let's chat!2019-11-1230 min