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Small Business PivotsSales Uprising: How to Sell Without Feeling Pushy or Gross With Katie NelsonWelcome back to Small Business Pivots, the podcast created for small business owners who want real conversations, real lessons, and real growth.In this episode, host Michael Morrison sits down with Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales Uprising and a serial entrepreneur on her third business journey.Katie is on a mission to help business owners stop hating sales — and start seeing it for what it really is: a human conversation that fuels business growth.Together, Michael and Katie dive deep into:Why sales feels “icky...
2026-01-2145 min
What'sHerNameTHE KLONDIKE QUEEN Shaaw Tláa (Kate Carmack)On a day like any other in 1896, Shaaw Tláa was washing dishes in a Yukon creek. But something shiny caught her eye... and the Klondike Gold Rush began. It's an insane chapter of world history: 100,000 ill-prepared dreamers from all over the world trekked into the subarctic. But what would become of the indigenous woman who started it all? Shaaw Tláa, known to the world as Kate Carmack, was suddenly one the richest people in the world, and she was married to a man called Lying George...
Join Katie on location at Klondike Gold Rush National Hi...
2026-01-1958 min
The Elite Real Estate PodcastModern Real Estate Done Right: Katie Wheeler on Trust, Consistency & Client ExperienceSend us a textOn today’s episode of The Elite Real Estate Podcast, Jimmy Nelson sits down with Katie Wheeler, Michigan real estate agent with Match Realty, for a grounded and honest conversation about what it really takes to win in today’s shifting market.Katie shares how she’s built her business by putting relationships first, creating a seamless client experience, and staying consistent when the market gets noisy. This episode is a blueprint for agents who want sustainable growth without burning out—and for consumers who want to understa...
2025-12-191h 00
What'sHerNameA WINTER OF CONTENT Laura Lee DavidsonTo snowy Ontario, Canada for our 2026 Christmas Special!
Living out the dream of countless exhausted women, Laura Lee Davidson retreated to an island in the middle of a lake, and lived there alone through a long Canadian winter.
But she wasn't really alone. Wild creatures became her friends, and she was constantly the recipient of neighborly kindness from folks on the mainland.
Laura Lee's 1922 book about her winter on the island is now considered a classic of Canadian literature, and a vivid portrait of time gone by.
Katie reads some of...
2025-12-1555 min
Flex Diet PodcastEpisode 357: CDP Choline for Brain Performance with Katie EmersonWelcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! Today, I’m hanging out with the brilliant Katie Emerson, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs over at Kyowa Hakko USA, aka the people behind Cognizin (CDP Choline), one of the few brain-boosting ingredients with legit research behind it.We dig into the real science of CDP Choline, how it supports memory, focus, and cognitive performance, and where it actually fits into the human physiology engine, not the hype machine. Katie and I also zoom out into the supplement industry as a whole, chatting about what’s worth paying attention to, what...
2025-12-0955 min
The Real Math of Business with Alena BennettThe Human Side of Sales and Business with Katie NelsonIn this engaging conversation, Alena Bennett interviews Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales Uprising, exploring the intricacies of sales, business growth, and the human elements that drive success. They discuss the importance of reflection in business, the dynamics between large and small organisations, and the critical role of cash flow. Katie emphasises that sales is not just about numbers but about authentic curiosity and active listening, which are essential skills for anyone in any role. The discussion also touches on the challenges of scaling a business and the importance of company culture in sales.To Reach out to Katie Nelson...
2025-11-301h 02
The Entrepreneur’s KitchenFrom Zero to $100K: How To Get Your 1st Paying Clients with SalesUprising Founder, Katie NelsonSend a textIf you’re posting, branding, and “working on your website” but not actually closing clients, this episode is your wake-up call. Sales strategist Katie Nelson (The Sales Catalyst and CEO of Sales Uprising) breaks down why so many first-time founders drown in marketing while starving their business of cash. If you’ve ever avoided sales because you’re introverted, uncertain, or afraid of hearing “no,” this conversation will change how you think about selling forever.📌What’s covered:How to stop hiding...
2025-11-1829 min
IT´S IN YOU! Career & Leadership Coaching for WomenThe Courage to Leap: Katie Nelson on Redefining Success and Selling with ConfidenceIn this empowering episode of It’s In You, I talk with Katie Nelson, founder and CEO of Sales UpRising—a three-time entrepreneur who’s on a mission to bring fun back into sales and help business owners reach the success they deserve.Katie shares her remarkable journey from a thriving corporate career to building multiple businesses, revealing how confidence, mindset, and self-love became her greatest tools. Together, we explore what it really takes to overcome the fear of selling, redefine success on your own terms, and embrace growth through courage and connection.T...
2025-11-0542 min
The Hummingbird Effect with Wendy CoulterFrom Roots to Revenue: Katie Nelson's Hummingbird EffectJoin Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, and Hanna as they sit down with Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales Uprising, to discuss the secrets of branding and business development. Katie shares her journey from running a consulting business to becoming a successful business coach, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent innovations—the hummingbird effect—in achieving significant growth. Learn about leveraging networks, maintaining cash flow, and the power of mindset and action in sales. Perfect for CEOs and business owners looking to enhance their marketing and branding strategies.00:00 Introduction to Hummingbird Creative Group01:49 Meet Kati...
2025-10-2850 min
The Vince Perri PodcastFrom Call Center to CEO: Katie Nelson's Journey in Sales MasteryJoin Vince Perri and Katie Nelson in this engaging discussion, sharing their combined experience and offering valuable business tips. Learn how to sell effectively and implement winning sales strategies, drawing from their 16 years of entrepreneurship. Get ready for actionable business advice and proven sales techniques.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, public adjuster, contractor, or small business owner, this episode is packed with sales tips, growth strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you scale your business faster.
Guest contact links
Website: https://salesuprising.com/
Email: katie@salesuprising.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/salesuprising
Instagram: www.instagram.com/salesuprising
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2025-09-231h 05
The Joseph Graham ShowA sales uprising with Katie NelsonIts rare that I find a salesperson that is on the same level as me and how I do sales. Katie Nelson follow up game is epic. I had to reschedule three times and she did not give up. First rule of sales doesn't accept the first no. Second her way of explaining sales and helping business leaders is crazy cool. If you want to level up on sales and leadership don't skip this show. Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, is a three-time business owner who is committed to bringing the fun back into...
2025-09-181h 03
School for Startups RadioSeptember 8, 2025 – First Quarter Million Katie Nelson and Cisco’s John ChambersKatie Nelson – Founder/CEO of Sales UpRising
Don’t put yourself so far ahead of ‘I need to be this persona of a CEO, or I need to be a persona of an executive, or a president, or whatever the case is.’ Just be who you are and go hawk your stuff. Go see who the right buyer is for you, figure that out first, and then the rest, you’ll have time, you can afford to spend time on building the rest of it, if you can get the sales piece right.
Katie Nelson is the dynami...
2025-09-0853 min
EmpowerographyUnlock Your Sales Power – Why Relationships Beat Hustle Every Time with Katie NelsonMy guest today is Katie Nelson. Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, has built her business around this message: Cashflow Is Oxygen. She is committed to bringing the fun back into sales and helping her clients grow their small businesses into six-figure-plus Big League Players. Katie is a speaker, consultant, and business coach with a total 25 years of sales expertise and $150 million sold in products and services. She believes that small business owners can and should harness their profit-making potential to maximize their revenue. Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” Katie has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to tran...
2025-08-221h 22
What'sHerNameTHE TUGBOAT PIONEER Thea Foss135 years ago, Norwegian immigrant Thea Foss lived in a ramshackle driftwood houseboat on the coast of Tacoma Washington. Kind, capable, and hard-working, she was an anchor for hundreds more immigrants during America's Gilded Age. Thea built the largest maritime company west of the Mississippi- but more than that, she was the heart of the community. (Plus there's a boat parade, a catastrophic fire, and a truly delightful cow.)
Join Katie on location in Tacoma Washington as we explore the question of how to build community.
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2025-08-0458 min
Small Business Break-ThroughMaximizing Sales Success with Katie Nelson, The Sales Catalyst - Small Business PodcastIn this engaging episode of the Small Business Podcast, Jason interviews Katie Nelson, a renowned business and sales coach known as 'The Sales Catalyst.' Katie shares her journey from co-owning startups to becoming a sought-after sales expert. The discussion covers essential sales strategies, overcoming fears related to sales, and the importance of human connection in business. Katie also offers practical advice for new and struggling entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for bravery and persistence. Tune in for valuable insights and motivational tips to boost your business growth. To connect with Katie Nelson, visit Sales Uprising or email hello@salesuprising...
2025-07-2925 min
EmpowerographyUnlock Your Sales Power – Why Relationships Beat Hustle Every Time with Katie NelsonMy guest today is Katie Nelson. Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, has built her business around this message: Cashflow Is Oxygen. She is committed to bringing the fun back into sales and helping her clients grow their small businesses into six-figure-plus Big League Players. Katie is a speaker, consultant, and business coach with a total 25 years of sales expertise and $150 million sold in products and services. She believes that small business owners can and should harness their profit-making potential to maximize their revenue. Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” Katie has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to tran...
2025-07-231h 22
EmpowerographyUnlock Your Sales Power – Why Relationships Beat Hustle Every Time with Katie NelsonMy guest today is Katie Nelson. Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, has built her business around this message: Cashflow Is Oxygen. She is committed to bringing the fun back into sales and helping her clients grow their small businesses into six-figure-plus Big League Players. Katie is a speaker, consultant, and business coach with a total 25 years of sales expertise and $150 million sold in products and services. She believes that small business owners can and should harness their profit-making potential to maximize their revenue. Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” Katie has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to transform thei...
2025-07-231h 22
What'sHerNameTHE PEACE WEAVER Eva Palmer SikelianosWhat if we could reopen a primordial spiritual portal, and summon peace on earth? For Eva Palmer Sikelianos in 1920s Greece, world peace wasn't a lofty dream-- it was an achievable goal. The key, Eva believed, was ancient Greek art, returned to Delphi. She had a bold plan, and if she could pull it off, she just might save the world.
Join Katie on location at the Benaki Museum in Athens, with Maria Dimitriadou, Historical Archives Curator.
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2025-07-0756 min
The Strategic Oracle217. How to Transform Your Sales Mindset (with Katie Nelson - The Sales Catalyst)Click HERE for Katie's Referral Link!Kim welcomes Visionary Rebel and sales expert Katie Nelson. In this episode, Katie reveals what it means to thrive in uncharted territory, how the New Era demands a shift in success strategies, and why integrating soul and strategy into business is more essential than ever. Episode HighlightsMeet the Guest: Katie Nelson, The Sales CatalystKatie Nelson, founder and CEO of Sales Uprising, brings fresh energy to the world of sales. She combines deep expertise with authentic, l...
2025-06-1839 min
Buying Local PodcastBuying Local S3E26: Savage Sundays & Type-Two Fun with Katie TanseyIn this of the Buying Local podcast, your host Mike Nelson interviews Katie Tansey, an entrepreneur and nutrition coach, about her journey from corporate HR to Ironman races and founding Savage Sundays. Listen in as they explore her endurance athletic experiences and the community-driven, scalable fitness initiative promoting type-two fun.Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RumbleFollow Katie on Instagram @katietanz and visit her website at katietansey.com for more on nutrition coaching and Savage Sundays.0:00 Introducing Katie...
2025-05-2859 min
The Brand Called YouSales Mastery Through Authenticity | Katie Nelson, CEO, Sales UpRising - The Sales CatalystIn this episode of The Brand Called You, CEO of Sales UpRising and sales dynamo Katie Nelson shares how she turned childhood lessons into a thriving sales career, debunks sales myths, and empowers business owners to sell without fear. It’s time for your Sales Uprising.00:35- About Katie NelsonKatie is the Chief Executive Officer of Sales UpRising.She's a three time business owner who is committed to bringing the fun back into sales.
2025-05-0724 min
What'sHerNameTHE SAUSAGE MAKER Johanna O'Brien150 years ago, Irish farmer Johanna O'Brien created a secret recipe for black pudding. Today, her sausage is beloved by Michelin-star chefs across the world (and the recipe is still secret!).
Join Katie on location with Rory Copplestone at Clonakilty Blackpudding in Cork, to hear about a penniless girl who survived the Great Famine, built a thriving farm, and in her sunset years, created one of Ireland's iconic flavors.
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Music for this episode is from Andy Reiner and...
2025-05-0549 min
Leadership Is Changing721: The Arm Wrestle Between Different Leadership Styles - Katie NelsonWhat kind of leader thrives when the rules keep changing—and the pressure to “do it all” never lets up? Katie Nelson, founder of Sales UpRising and known as The Sales Catalyst, shares a grounded, energizing take on modern leadership. With 25 years of experience and over $150 million in sales, Katie believes that sales isn't just for the few—it's a skill anyone can master. She’s helped hundreds of solopreneurs and small business owners turn their ideas into six-figure success stories.In this conversation, she challenges outdated leadership norms, makes a case for unplugging, and offers a fresh lens...
2025-04-0939 min
Life Conversations with a TwistFrom Principal to Nutrition Coach with Katie Barr“Shaming them [kids] about their food choices is more detrimental than one piece of candy.” —Katie BarrThe food we consume is more than just a sustenance— it's a reflection of our values, our culture, and our connection to the world around us. By mindfully choosing what we put on our plates, we have the power to nourish not only our bodies but also our communities and the planet. Hence, embracing a holistic approach to eating can unlock a world of vibrant health, sustainable living, and profound personal transformation.Katie...
2025-02-2752 min
Female Frequency PodcastThe Power is in the Flower with Katie HessHow do you dissolve self-doubt? The power is in the flower! Katie Hess is leading a new kind of flower movement, and I am 100% on board! As an expert in flower alchemy, author of Flowerevolution, and founder of LOTUSWEI, Katie is turning up the frequency dial to help others release self-doubt and embrace their full-spectrum selves. From becoming fearless in public speaking to sleeping soundly or quieting your inner critic, there's a flower-powered remedy for that. In this episode, Katie brings a refreshing perspective: the answer lies in the energy of flowers. Discover how energy medicines—particularly fl...
2025-02-1137 min
What'sHerNameTHE STRONGWOMAN Katie SandwinaWhen world-famous strongman Eugen Sandow finally met his match, nobody expected it to be at the hands of an 18 year old girl. But whether it was bending metal bars, beating horses in a tug-of-war, or hefting her own husband over her head with one arm, German strongwoman Katie Sandwina would continue to shatter records (and Victorian gender norms) for another forty years. Guest Haley Shapley, author of Strong Like Her, introduces Olivia to this astonishing, unexpected heroine.Your wish is our command! THE GREAT SANDWINA hoodies and tanks are HERE!
2025-02-0857 min
What'sHerNameCHRISTMAS IN MAINE Sarah Orne JewettTravel to snowy Victorian Maine in this year's Christmas Special, as Katie reads from the memoirs of Sarah Orne Jewett. An immensely famous and beloved novelist in her day, Sarah wrote wholesome tales of the country folk of Maine, where as a child she had accompanied her physician father on his rounds. Find a massive collection of Sarah Orne Jewett's works collected by the Sarah Orne Jewett Text Project HERE. Our What'sHerName SHOP is open! Every purchase supports our mission to get these women's stories out into the world...
2024-12-1648 min
The Real SpielInflation & the Global Supply Chain PuzzleWhat if inflation isn't just a thing of the past? Despite a recent period of low rates, inflation remains a pivotal factor for your financial portfolio. With influences ranging from geopolitical tensions to budget deficits, the landscape is far from predictable. Inflation's past and future might continue to impact bonds, equities, and commodities, making it more relevant than ever for investors to stay vigilant.Disclosure:The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory...
2024-11-1308 min
Optimized: A Marketing Performance Podcast015 - Multifamily Marketing & Leasing Synergy with Katie Nelson | PropTech & Leadership InsightsPropTech & Leadership Insights with Janet Rosseth and Katie Nelson
Are you ready to find your 1% improvement in multifamily marketing and leasing strategies?
Welcome to another episode of Optimized: A Marketing Performance Podcast! Our host Janet Rosseth engages with Katie Nelson, VP of Marketing at CAPREIT, to discuss multifamily marketing, leasing synergy, and technology integration. From managing a remote team to leveraging AI and data analytics in marketing strategies, Katie shares insights on how her small but mighty team maximizes efficiency across CAPREIT's 10,000+ unit portfolio.
Join us as we explore how CAPREIT keeps up with rebranding trends, navigates the complexities...
2024-09-3048 min
Multifamily Media Network015 - Multifamily Marketing & Leasing Synergy with Katie Nelson | PropTech & Leadership InsightsPropTech & Leadership Insights with Janet Rosseth and Katie Nelson
Are you ready to find your 1% improvement in multifamily marketing and leasing strategies?
Welcome to another episode of Optimized: A Marketing Performance Podcast! Our host Janet Rosseth engages with Katie Nelson, VP of Marketing at CAPREIT, to discuss multifamily marketing, leasing synergy, and technology integration. From managing a remote team to leveraging AI and data analytics in marketing strategies, Katie shares insights on how her small but mighty team maximizes efficiency across CAPREIT's 10,000+ unit portfolio.
Join us as we explore how CAPREIT keeps up with rebranding trends, navigates the complexities...
2024-09-3048 minFlex Diet PodcastEpisode 286: Exploring Gender Differences in Exercise and Nutrition with Dr. Katie HirschIn this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Katie Hirsch, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina. We delve into the potential differences between how men and women should approach exercise and nutrition. Dr. Hirsch shares her extensive research on protein synthesis, metabolic flexibility, and the effects of hormones on physical performance. We also discuss the practical implications of studies on fasting, keto diets, and creatine supplementation for women. Additionally, Dr. Hirsch offers insight into training adaptations relative to the female menstrual cycle and addresses the unique challenges faced by women d...
2024-09-301h 13
What'sHerNameTHE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT Artemisia GentileschiArtemisia Gentileschi was one of the most famed and respected painters in 17th century Europe, but after she died, her story - and many of her works - were lost, and over the years, Artemisia has become better known for what was done to her than for what she did. Award-winning artist Lindsay Huss helps us try to change that.(Content warning: discussions of physical and sexual violence) Music for this episode provided by Marc Nelson, Advent Chamber Orchestra, Catrin Finch, John Harrison, and the Wichita State University Chamber Players
2024-07-1354 min
What'sHerNameBONUS: A Night of Celebration LiveWhat'sHerName goes live! To launch our new book, What's Her Name, A History of the World in 80 Lost Women, former episode guests convene in London from all over the world for a Night of Celebration! In rapid-fire succession, brilliant 3-minute performances of poetry, song, story and dance take us chronologically through the history of the world. The magic is punctuated throughout with short readings by Katie and Olivia from the new book. The packed house at the Vagina Museum, with the most enthusiastic audience, made for a heartwarming night we'll never forget!
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2024-06-261h 35
STaR Coach Show395: Getting Sales Right with Katie NelsonMost coaches admit to a love/hate relationship with sales. They either avoid everything to do with selling, or they are blessed with natural gifts that make selling easy. Today’s guest is a natural salesperson, and she has practical tips to share that can help make sales a much less painful—and maybe even enjoyable—part of entrepreneurship. Join us to up your sales game!Katie Nelson, the founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, is a three-time business owner who has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to play smarter in the “big leagues.” Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” s...
2024-06-1936 min
Disrupt & InnovateDI 76: Own Your Sales Identity: Transforming Fear into Success with Katie NelsonKatie Nelson, CEO of Sales UpRising joins Lisa Levy to share her journey from accidental entrepreneur to sales strategist. With over 25 years of experience, Katie emphasizes the importance of owning your sales identity and using data-driven decisions 📊. She challenges assumptions about potential clients and shares strategi 🔥Key Takeaways:
Own your sales identity to attract clients and generate income
Understand the customer perspective to effectively communicate your value
Make data-driven decisions over initial assumptions about potential clients
Customize your sales process based on your unique business needs
Katie Nelson offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs looking to transform...
2024-06-0434 min
Female Frequency PodcastFearless as a Flower with Katie HessKatie Hess has an adventurous self like non other! Katie is a creative entrepreneur bringing the unseen to the seen. The old ways aren't working anymore. The new path to transformation and liberation is through the energy and power found in flowers. Katie is leading the new kind of flower movement, and I am on board 100%! As an expert in flower alchemy, author of Flowerevolution and founder of LOTUSWEI, Katie is turning the frequency dial up to help others reach their fullest potential and embrace their full-spectrum selves. From being fearless while public speaking to sleeping soundly...
2024-05-211h 03
What'sHerNameTHE BUTTERFLY IN THE SUN Mata HariA charming Indonesian orphan danced her way to fame and fortune... except literally everything about Mata Hari was a lie. She said she wanted to live like a butterfly in the sun. So could she really have been guilty of espionage?
Katie takes us to Leiden to marvel at the incredible life of Mata Hari.
Music featured in this episode provided by Doug Maxwell, Jesse Gallagher, Patrick Patrikios, Amulets, Offenbach, Jimena Contreras, BizBaz Studio, Wayne Jones, Quincas Moreira, ELPHNT and E’s Jammy Jams.
Want to help us “make history”? Become...
2024-05-011h 00
Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal HealthHow Releasing Trapped Emotions Unleashes Your Body's Healing Potential with Dr. Bradley Nelson | EP 42Are Trapped Emotions Secretly Sabotaging Your Health and Relationships?Dr. Katie Deming engages in a captivating discussion with the Author of ‘The Emotion Code,’ Dr. Bradley Nelson. Discover the concept of trapped emotions – unresolved emotional experiences that can become lodged in your body, creating physical, mental, and emotional disharmony. He shares how physical pain may be rooted in these trapped emotions, providing a compelling explanation for why so many people struggle with chronic health issues.Chapters:06:43 - Subconscious Mind Communicates Through Physical and Mental Symptoms13:43 - How Emotio...
2024-04-0952 min
Grounding and Growing Leadership PodcastLiving and Working with an Abundance Mindset, with Katie ChristensenWhat does it mean to coach and lead with an abundance mindset instead of a scarcity mindset? When you hear the word abundance, do you think about only what you have, or do you think about what the community shares?
In today’s podcast, Katie Christensen is back with her refreshing view about living with an abundance mindset. Her credentials are impressive, to say the least: Katie is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, an e2grow-Certified High-Performing Team Coach, and the CEO and Founder of Beekuba. And while she has many talents, today we’re joining her in a co...
2024-04-0232 min
Dream Out Loud289. Katie Stevens - Think And Act Like An Entrepreneur“It's not about what you're selling. It's about who you are and how you're getting there.” -Katie Stevens
Are you ready to level up your business game?
In this episode, I am joined by Katie Stevens, a successful entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses and a large female business networking group in Australia. Katie shares insights on branding, consistency, and community building in the world of personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on serving the community, creating engagement, and building a strong personal brand. Tune in to learn tips and tricks on how to c...
2024-03-1054 min
What'sHerNameTHE EQUESTRIAN Anna Sewell"This was one woman with a very little life, who made the most enormous difference." Celia Brayfield shares with Katie the story of Anna Sewell who, on her death bed, wrote a story and changed the world. Black Beauty was no mere "horse book." It catapulted the cause of animal rights and became one of the bestselling books of all time. But Anna Sewell -a quiet, humble Quaker- didn't change the world by preaching: she changed the world by listening. You can find Celia Brayfield's new book, Writing Black Beauty, in our bookshop and support...
2024-02-2858 minGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastStrengthening Your Team, with Katie ChristensenOn today’s podcast, we welcome Katie Christensen. Katie is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, an e2grow-certified High-Performing Team Coach, and the CEO and Founder of Beekuba. Beekuba provides transforming, sustainable talent and leadership development solutions to help individuals, teams, and organizations THRIVE.
Katie has learned how seeing people through their Strengths provides a wonderful insight into how they work and creates an opportunity for a stronger team. It can positively change your relationships. From teens to corporate executives, we can all benefit from knowing our Strengths and the Strengths of those whom we interact with in me...
2024-02-2030 min
Tom NelsonKatie Spence: A real journalist covering climate and energy | Tom Nelson Pod #184Katie Spence has a Bachelor’s in Analytic Philosophy from the University of Colorado, and covers various topics, focusing mainly on energy and politics for The Epoch Times. She has also covered medical industry censorship and collusion with government. Before starting her career as a journalist, Katie proudly served in the Air Force as an Airborne Operations Technician on JSTARS.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:39 Journey into Climate and Energy Reporting
01:35 Connecting with Climate Realists
02:14 Interviewing Process and Personal Perspective
03:15 Exploring the CLINTEL Document
04:21 Air Force Ba...
2024-01-0444 min
The Typecast: Grow Your Art BusinessMoney, Murals, and Work-Life Balance for Artists with Phoebe Nelson of Pandr Design Co. | The Typecast Episode 17Send us a textIn this episode, Katie and Ilana sit down with Phoebe Cornog, the owner of Pandr Design Co. Pandr is a design studio that specializes in creating custom murals for businesses around the globe. Phoebe is best known for her vivid murals and distinctive letterforms as well as her transparency around sharing business and pricing tips with other artists in the industry.In this episode, Phoebe shares her insights on setting prices for murals, navigating the complexities of managing money, and understanding the importance of insurance for artists. The conversation also explores...
2023-12-1246 min
What'sHerNameTHE BOSTON BRAHMIN Ethel Gibson AllenCome with us to peak Gilded Age America! We'll watch a charmingly unconventional love story unfold, cure yellow fever, stare at some incredible wallpaper and explore fascinating reasons why women should NOT vote. Katie takes us on location to Ethel Gibson Allen's Boston mansion, now the Gibson House Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-1558 min
Exploration ArcanumEpisode 6: Katie MacLeanWelcome back to Exploration Arcanum; my guest today is Katie MacLean. Katie is a sound healer and meditation teacher. Today, Katie is going to share with us her journey into metaphysics as well as share with us her knowledge of Tibetan Singing Bowls, also known as Sound Bowls, and how she uses them in healing and meditation. I’ll put links to Katie’s social media in the description below. Before we begin, if you enjoy this episode, please give it a link and subscribe to the channel. It helps a lot. Thank you.
2023-10-2723 min
What'sHerNameTHE QUEEN OF HAITI Marie-Louise ChristopheSay you join a revolution in the name of liberty and equality. Then someone hands you a crown. Could you do more good, with that power? Or will everything fall apart? Come with us to Haiti and across Europe in the twisty-turny tale of THE QUEEN OF HAITI, Marie-Louise Christophe.Katie's guest is Vanessa Riley, author of Queen of Exiles.To learn more about the sound recordings by anthropologist Alan Lomax, check out CulturalEquity.org, and the American Folklife Center. We featured "Valtz Creole" by Musique Creole Group, and a number of voodoo ceremony recordings.
2023-09-1351 min
What'sHerNameTHE CLEANING LADY Seraphine of SenlisHow did a lifelong cleaning lady become one of the most beloved painters in French history? In 1905, the voice of the Virgin Mary told orphaned, uneducated maid Seraphine to paint, and she obeyed. Her small French town was on the front line of both world wars, and through it all she painted her kaleidoscopic view. She gave her paintings to everyone in town...who promptly tossed them in the fireplace. She died penniless and unknown, but when a film about her aired on French television a couple years ago, everything changed. Travel with Katie in Senlis for a vivid...
2023-07-1258 min
Life in Higher EdDemystifying Governance - Katie HerschedeSend us a textIn this episode, Katie Herschede talks about demystifying governance. " Higher education is best when we all know each other. When we all work together. When we all are engaged in the governance process. When we all engaged in the life and the rhythms of the campus."Katie Herschede, EdDKatie is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff at Widener University. She previously served in senior roles at Northern Kentucky University. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieherschede
2023-05-0820 min
What'sHerNameTHE DISCOVERY NaiaIn a deep dark underwater cave, Mexican divers in 2007 found a mountain of prehistoric animal bones…and one human skeleton. It was Naia– the oldest skeleton ever discovered in the Americas. What can her bones tell us about our human origins? And more than that, what do they tell us about what it means to be human? Come with us on location to Dos Palmas cenote in Mexico, as Katie interviews returning guest Gabo Cemé.Music featured in this episode by Kevin McLeod, ELPHNT, Jimena Contreras, Patrick Patrikios, and Amulets.Want to help us “make history...
2023-04-1254 min
What'sHerNameTHE PIRATE QUEEN OF CONNACHT Grace O'MalleyHer story was long consigned to legend and fantasy. An Irish pirate queen who commanded a fleet of ships from Spain to Scotland…in the 1500s?! Not likely. But in the 1990s, historian Anne Chambers found a trove of documents in a dusty old chest at Westport House, and the tales of Grace O’Malley were proven to be marvelously, fantastically, true. Join Katie on location in Ireland for a swashbuckling tale like no other!Music featured in this episode included Kevin MacLeod, Doug Maxwell, David Lim, Half Pelican, and Fiddlesticks.Want to help us “make his...
2023-03-1549 min
What'sHerNameTHE WARDEN Maria van NispenWe often hear about history’s various Golden Ages, but what about when good times were over? Maria van Nispen, a bricklayer’s daughter, came of age during the Dutch “Disaster Year,” 1672. Justice, stability, even the Republic itself seemed lost. If you can’t change the world, change yourself…Travel with Katie to Leiden archives to unearth this remarkable tale with guest Susan Suer.Music featured in this episode includes Jimena Contreras, Doug Maxwell, Sir Cubworth, Emmit Fenn, Wahneta Meixsell and Hanu Dixit.Want to help us “make history”? Become a Patron or Donate here!...
2023-01-2541 min
What'sHerNameTHE BRIDGE Brigid of KildareIllustration of St Brigid by Kathleen Verschoyleused by permission of the Portland Public Library, Portland Maine.
St. Brigid tended an eternal flame in Kildare, Ireland, while caring for people, animals, and the earth. And though she lived 1500 years ago, her story is seeing a huge resurgence in the 21st century.
Come on location with Katie to the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare to meet Brigidine nun, Sister Rita Minehan. We promise a balm for your weary soul!
Here’s a great tutorial video on how to create your own Saint Brigid’s cro...
2022-11-1556 min
What'sHerNameTHE BRIDGE Brigid of KildareSt. Brigid tended an eternal flame in Kildare, Ireland, while caring for people, animals, and the earth. And though she lived 1500 years ago, her story is seeing a huge resurgence in the 21st century.
Come on location with Katie to the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare to meet Brigidine nun, Sister Rita Minehan. We promise a balm for your weary soul!
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We're going back to Kildare for St. Brigid's Day 2026 and YOU'RE INVITED!
Music featured in this episode included: “Karitas” by Maria Jonas; and “Come Thou Fount of Every...
2022-11-1456 min
What'sHerNameTHE POISONER Goeie MieThe most prolific poisoner of all time couldn’t possibly have been a woman. Right??! Goeie Mie, “Good Maria,” was such a kindly nurse that desperate folks in 19th-century Leiden called her when they were sick, knowing she’d come even if they couldn’t pay. But they got worse, and worse, and usually died in misery.
Goeie Mie had life insurance on all of them.
Travel on location to Leiden, The Netherlands with Katie in this spooky Halloween Special!
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Goeie Mie Gin has branched out to more drinks is now called Tru...
2022-10-1739 min
Solopreneur MoneyHow to Create a 90-Day Plan for Your Business with Katie WussowDo you feel like you are constantly busy but never really getting ahead? As business owners, we have so much on our to-do lists, but without a clear plan, we’re like mice on a wheel. Katie Wussow joins me today to help us understand why it is important to create a clear plan to build a path to success. Katie is a business coach that helps her clients learn the strategies and skills they need to build their businesses around their talents. You won’t want to miss out on hearing about her 90-day plan t...
2022-09-2644 min
What'sHerNameTHE HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 WOMEN: 100th Episode SpecialFor too long, the story of human history has been a story of men. But how would the story change if we put the ‘lost women’ center stage? In our 100th Episode Special, we tell the whole history of the world, in one sweeping narrative, through all 100 What’sHerName women!Find links to every episode of What'sHerName on our website, or order Katie and Olivia's new book The Book of Sisters from our Bookshop or anywhere books are sold.Music featured in this episode was provided by Tower of Light, Aaron Kenny, ELFNT, Savfk, Kevin MacLeo...
2022-06-211h 46
What'sHerNameTHE GLEANER Judith Sargent MurrayIn 1790, Judith Sargent Murray became the first American to publicly argue that men and women were equal. Hailing from seafaring Gloucester Massachusetts, she educated herself, weathered some of life’s cruelest storms, and published hundreds of bold, brave essays. She expected to rock the boat, steering her new American nation toward equality. And America went…meh. Why? Join Katie on location at Sargent House Museum in Gloucester.Guest Jen Turner is a doctoral candidate in history at UMass Amherst and a long time adjunct faculty member in the history department at Bridgewater State University. She is also a mus...
2022-05-1749 min
What'sHerNameTHE GOOD WIFE Elizabeth Bray AllenWhat makes a good wife? In 1700s Virginia, there was one clear path for colonial women: Marry. Have children. Preserve the family wealth. Fail at this, and you’ve failed at life. But what if the family wealth you were tasked to preserve was an old mansion…and a slave plantation? Katie takes us on location to Bacon’s Castle, one of America’s oldest houses.You can read Elizabeth Bray Allen’s will here, and take a 3D tour of the entire house here! You can also see more photos and information about the house and the family...
2022-03-2243 min
Let the Rest BurnHealing from Love Addiction and Codependency with Katie GrimesWhat is keeping you from owning and stepping into your true power? I’m so excited to share our first guest episode of Let the Rest Burn. Today, I have Katie Grimes joining me, Katie is a dating coach who specializes in sex and love addiction and who hosts her very own podcast Anything for Love. We're going to talk about how Katie really coaches and helps men and women step into their true, full power, show up, and own it. Katie is somebody who has found a lot of success in owning her own power, and in being wh...
2022-02-1446 min
What'sHerNameVERSAILLES CHRISTMASTIDE Mary Stuart BoydMary Stuart Boyd spent Christmas 1900 in Versailles, not on a festive tour of the grand palace, but to stay with her 13-year-old son, quarantined there with scarlet fever. Her Versailles experience seems worlds away from today’s tourist mobs. The author of eight novels and three travel narratives, her delightful insights leave us amazed that no one’s ever heard of her. This year’s Christmas Special is read by Sophie Greenhalgh-Cook from Not For the Dinner Table.Music featured in this episode provided by Aaron Kenny, Esther Abrami, and Marc Nelson.Want to help us “ma...
2021-12-2142 min
What'sHerNameTHE ORGANIZER Celia SánchezCelia Sánchez Manduley was probably the most important woman in the Cuban Revolution – yet outside of Cuba, almost nobody knows her name. The first woman to fire a shot in the revolution, and the brains behind the revolution’s complex logistics, she is known in Cuba as the powerful heart of a movement to “make people’s lives better.”Discover this astonishing story with our guest, Tiffany Sippial. Director of the Honors College and Professor of History at Auburn University, Tiffany Sippial published an award-winning book on Cuba in 2013 with the University of North Carolina Press and publish...
2021-11-0845 min
What'sHerNameTHE FIRST ACCUSED TitubaSome say Tituba was the easy target in 1692, as an enslaved woman of color. But surprise! She confessed to witchcraft, offering elaborate descriptions of a widespread Satanic conspiracy. Her tales launched Salem, Massachusetts into an unparalleled witch mania. No one was safe…except Tituba herself. How did she start it all, and how did she escape? Join Katie on location in Salem, Massachusetts for this year’s Halloween special.Our guest, army vet, playwright, and military historian David Tullis guides off-the-beaten-track tours of Salem and works as a historical pewtersmith.Music featured in this episode by A...
2021-10-2548 min
What'sHerNameBONUS EPISODE: Lost Women of England Tour 2021Come along with us on a virtual version of our September 2021 “Lost Women of England” Tour! Hear highlights from the trip, with context, commentary and other fun bonus content from Katie and Olivia, and “armchair travel” your way around the history of England with us in this special bonus episode.(Watch a video version of this episode with photos and visuals of the locations we’re discussing on our YouTube channel.) To join our next Women’s History Tour, watch this space for announcements on our upcoming Tours!Want to help us “make history”? Become a Patron or Dona...
2021-09-2743 min
The View In Your MirrorS2 E18: Meet Minneapolis Architect, Kari NelsonJoining Katie and Lisa this week is Minneapolis architect, Kari Nelson. When we think about keeping simplicity in our lives, organization is paramount. Kari works with her clients to ensure that the homes she creates for her clients are efficient and practical. Kari shares with us current trends, such as carving out personal space for family members to relax and unwind. Kari’s homes are unique, personal and useful for their future homeowners. Learn more about Kari @ https://www.knelsonarchitects.com/
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2021-09-0848 min
What'sHerNameGONE TO THE ENEMY EveWhat if you got to witness the birth of the American Revolution personally? If you got to hear the founding fathers debating liberty, rights, and the pursuit of happiness around the dining table? Eve heard and saw it all…because she was enslaved by one of the founding fathers. Eve kept her ears open, her eyes down, and then, she made her move. Join Katie on location in Williamsburg, Virginia for the astonishing story of Eve, GONE TO THE ENEMY.You can take an amazing virtual tour of the entire site complete with re-enactors!Illustration of...
2021-08-0942 min
What'sHerNameTHE QUEEN OF THE COMSTOCK Eilley BowersYou’ve heard of the Gold Rush. You’ve maybe even heard of the Comstock Lode. But have you heard of the penniless Scottish lass who headed west, and while running a boarding house, struck the richest silver mine in American history? Eilley Bowers became one of the country’s wealthiest women. But Fortune is fickle, and the West was Wild! Join Katie on location with Tammy Buzick at Bowers Mansion near Carson City, Nevada for this surprising, cinematic tale.Music for this episode was provided by Half Pelican, Andy Reiner and Jon Sousa, and Ch...
2021-07-1244 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastThe Joy of Selling | Katie Nelson EP73The halfway point of the calendar year is the perfect time to review your sales strategy and pipeline. And, if you don’t like what you see, tune into my interview with Katie Nelson. Katie is the Sales Catalyst & CEO of Sales UpRising. She helps business owners build their dream businesses and create 6-figures FAST using her signature “revenue-first” methodology. During our conversation, Katie shares what people fear the most about selling, what you can do to fall in love with selling, and the biggest thing stopping entrepreneurs from thriving and generating 6-figure years.Resources:Sales UpRisin...
2021-07-0127 min
What'sHerNameTHE ROUND-THE-WORLD CYCLIST Annie LondonderryIn 1895, Annie Cohen embarked on a quest to become the first woman ever to cycle around the world. Did she make it? Yes! Were the newspapers engrossed in her story? Yes! Did she actually… um, cycle? Sometimes! By sheer grit, Annie made her life into something (literally) unbelievable. Peter Zheutlin, author of two books about Annie, tells Katie the tale of a woman who “didn’t run away to join the circus; she became the circus.” Newsreel and newspaper footage performed by James Henderson, Marc Nelson, and Sam Henderson.Guest Peter Zheutlin is a freelance journalis...
2021-05-0346 min
What'sHerNameTHE ROADBUILDER K'awiil1400 years ago, traveling through the Maya rainforest was terrifying and deadly (think snakes, jaguars, and crocodiles). Now, new LiDAR scans have revealed a network of elevated ancient roads so sophisticated, some folks give aliens the credit. But the truth is much more interesting! K’awiil, visionary ruler of Coba, one of the great cities of the Maya Golden Age, built the first roads in the Americas. But did she do it to conquer her neighbors, or to help them? Join Katie on location in Coba, Mexico, with our guest Ezequiel May.Want to learn more? Here's an in...
2021-03-2942 min
What'sHerNameTHE CAGED BIRD Florence PriceIn an abandoned house in Illinois, an astonishing treasure trove of handwritten sheet music was discovered in 2009. That cache was the life’s work of composer Florence Price, the first African-American woman to have her work performed by major orchestras. But Price’s story is so much bigger – and so much wilder! – than even that headline-grabbing discovery could show. Her astonishing contributions to classical music are finally getting the attention – and the praise – they deserve.Our guests are Dr. Guthrie Ramsey and Dr. Karen Walwyn, with music by Chineke! Orchestra, Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, Dr. Casey Robards, The Women’s P...
2021-01-1851 min
The Unpaved PathKatie Nelson: Navigating Covid As A Division 1 AthleteSeason 2 - Episode 1: Katie Nelson
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Katie Nelson has always been a leader. From the beginning of her college playing career to now, her teammates have looked to her for guidance. It’s no surprise that she's the captain of the Boston University DI Women’s Basketball team for her senior year. In this episode, we talk about how Covid has affected life in college, tips on how to get recruited for basketball, and why it’s important to focus on what you can control.
Thanks so much for tuning in! If you want t...
2021-01-1439 min
What'sHerNameTHE ILLUSTRATOR Tasha TudorTasha Tudor’s charming and warm-hearted illustrations of over 100 books, plus her nostalgic advent calendars and Christmas cards, earned her devoted fans around the world. But her way of life fascinated people as much as her illustrations. Even though she lived to 2008, she lived with conscious intention as if it were 1830. Her life was rooted in simplicity, creativity, and taking it slow. In this Christmas Special, we read from her Christmas classic, Take Joy! – joining her family in a nostalgic month-long celebration of her favorite time of year.Music featured in this episode was provided by Marc Nels...
2020-12-0737 min
What'sHerNameTHE LITTLE WOMAN May Alcott NierikerMay Alcott failed spectacularly countless times before becoming a great artist. Immortalized by her sister as the vain, vivacious Amy in Little Women, the real youngest “March” sister, May, was a conscientious, creative, and courageous artist whose enthusiastic energy lifted everyone around her. Travel with Katie to Orchard House, where the Alcotts lived 175 years ago, and see the world as May saw it: beautiful, joyful, and full of possibility.Guest Jan Turnquist is the executive director of Orchard House, and director and co-executive producer of the Emmy award-winning documentary Orchard House: Home of the Little Women.Mus...
2020-11-0956 min
Empowered Thinking at Play!Ep7 Empowered Thinking at Play: Katie Barget, Photographer of All Things Related to Love!Katie Barget is someone, by her own admission, who has lived an "exceptionally, brilliant and blessed life". She certainly has some stories to tell on how she's managed to do that, such as; meeting motivational author Louise Hay (and getting a hug!), dancing among the Spice Girls and being sung to by actor Will Smith, being captivated by photography aged 10 because of how it made her feel and, re-inventing herself during this Covid time with vibrational alchemy tools. Kate also talked about the valuable life lessons she's learnt along the way such as; challenging her self-limiting beliefs, being perfectly...
2020-10-3142 min
What'sHerNameTHE SPIRIT XtabayOnce upon a time in the Maya Yucatan, a kind, beautiful lady was murdered and left at the base of a tree. But that was just the beginning! Join Katie on-location in Valladolid, Mexico, as her guest Jesus Cetzal recounts the age-old story of Xtabay, who has been exacting her revenge in the Yucatan for centuries. Late at night, she lures drunken men to her ceiba tree, then drags them down into the Underworld!Guest Jesus Antonio Cupul Cetzal is native Maya from the little town of Yalcoba, Mexico. He studies in Valladolid, Yucatan, but everything he...
2020-10-1241 min
What'sHerNameTHE FLOWER IN THE WATER Zazil-haDid Zazil-Ha know that her rebellious love affair would save not just her kingdom, but the entire Yucatec Maya for a generation? Together with her shipwrecked Spanish husband, Zazil-Ha built a life beyond anything the 16th-century world could imagine. Preparing her people for a Spanish invasion, she created a future for the Maya that was radically new. And in the process, she became the brave, strong mother of the mestizo race. Katie interviews Gabriel Cemé, on location in Yucatan, Mexico.A complete transcript of this episode is available here.Guest Gabriel Cemé is native Maya of...
2020-09-1449 min
The Lower Third PodcastHow To Raise Capital In Times of Crisis | Katie Nelson | The Lower ThirdSerial-entrepreneur, known as The Sales Catalyst and business coach extraordinaire, Katie Nelson lives life with her positive mindset well in hand.Sales being the ultimate place for rejection, she learned early on, the way to overcome feelings of failure and rejection come from within, first! She attributes her positive mindset to her success as a business owner and, in addition, to providing her clients with razor sharp business tools her biggest value add is that she leaves them with the ability to always see the silver linings!Sponsor Link: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/ Key T...
2020-08-1144 min
What'sHerNameTHE WOMAN IN RED Anita GaribaldiAnita Garibaldi is celebrated as a national heroine in three countries and on two continents. Yet the true stories of her remarkable, almost unbelievable life have seldom been told, and her legacy has been claimed, and used, by generations of men since her death in 1849. Hear the astonishing life of the “mother of Italy,” Brazilian gaucho revolutionary Anita Garibaldi.Our guest is Diana Giovinazzo, author of the forthcoming novel The Woman in Red and co-creator of Wine, Women and Words, a weekly literary podcast featuring interviews with authors over a glass of wine. Diana is active within her l...
2020-03-3049 min
What'sHerNameTHE VIKING Coppergate WomanDive into the stinky filth of everyday Viking life as Katie presents Olivia with a mystery. It’s not so much a Whodunnit as a WhoWASit: the skeleton of a woman found in a shallow grave on the banks of York’s River Foss. What can her bones, and all the other delightfully disgusting bits of evidence from Viking York, tell us about the mysterious Coppergate Woman?Katie is on location at the Jorvik Viking Center in York, England, with guest Dr. Chris Tuckley. Chris Tuckley received his PhD at the Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leed...
2020-02-2445 min
What'sHerNameTHE SORCERER GunnhildLong ago, in the far north of Lapland, a young woman learned the secrets of sorcery from two warlocks. At least that’s what the Icelandic sagas say. The woman would become Gunnhild, infamous Viking sorcerer whose dark magic served her lifelong pursuit of vengeance and power. Viking burials have been found that contain all the trappings of magic, so we know that the Vikings believed her immense power was real. But Gunnhild never got her own saga: she only appears in supporting roles, in sagas about men. What can we extract from the sagas about Gunnhild’s life, and...
2020-01-2743 min
Outpost of Heaven: the podcast24. Walk Through - Family Facts & Positive Parenting ft Katie NelsonDrum Roll Please...
We are happy to announce new episodes called "Walk Through" episodes. In these episodes, we (Andrew & Emily) briefly review some takeaways from previous episodes and walk you through how the application of principles taught by our guests has been going. We open up about our wins and fails and are vulnerable about how its really going and how we still want to improve. We know that every week we come at you with so many new principles and takeaways and applications and it can be hard to keep up or feel motivated to act, so we thought...
2019-12-2639 min
What'sHerNameTHE WITCH Mother ShiptonIt was a dark and stormy night, many centuries ago. In a cave on the edge of a haunted wood, a monstrous baby was born, and instead of crying, she cackled! No one would have expected the baby to thrive, but she grew to become Mother Shipton, England’s most famous witch. Hear the amazing story of the deformed, friendless child who took on the most powerful men in the kingdom, and won!Travel with Katie on location at Mother Shipton’s Cave (with a pool that turns things to stone!) with guest Jay Stelling for our Hall...
2019-10-0742 min
What'sHerNameTHE FARMER Cherokee America RogersMargaret Verble ‘found’ Cherokee America Rogers in a cemetery while visiting her grandfather’s grave. This “jaw-dropping” name sparked a journey into her own family history, the neglected stories of the Civil War in Indian Territory, and her newest novel, Cherokee America. Discover the remarkable woman behind this remarkable name, and the under-told and misunderstood history of Cherokee women in the nineteenth century. Margaret Verble, author of Maud’s Line and Cherokee America, and enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, introduces Olivia to her story.A full transcript of this episode is available here.Guest Marga...
2019-07-2927 min
What'sHerNameTHE ORACLE PythiaAncient kings and rulers from across the world traveled to the remote mountain town Delphi, Greece, to visit a nameless elderly peasant woman. They made the trek because she alone could see the future, and channeled the voice of god. Her words made world leaders change the course of their lives, but no one ever documented who she really was. Travel with us on location to Delphi, Greece, to reenact an ancient visit to Pythia, the oracle of Delphi.Katie is on location with guest Dimitrios Georgaras, who has been “listening to the harmony” at Delphi for fort...
2019-07-1547 min
What'sHerNameTHE POET Hester PulterIn 1996, a graduate student working in a library in England discovered the manuscript of a novel and 120 poems by completely unknown 17th century woman writer. Hester Pulter had been hiding in plain sight for four centuries. Now a dedicated team of scholars is sharing her work with the world.“Then being enfranchised, free as my verse,I shall surround this spacious universe,Until by other atoms thrust and hurledWe give a being to another world.”Hear the story of this astonishing discovery, and the astonishing woma...
2019-05-0643 min
What'sHerNameTHE SCULPTOR Edmonia LewisWhat if you had a vision for your life, but absolutely everyone around you told you it was impossible? Edmonia Lewis lived a life so improbable, that if we didn’t have the actual evidence that she really existed, we’d never believe it! The orphaned daughter of a Native American mother and Caribbean father in mid 19th century America, she set out on the most unlikely path: to become a famed classical sculptor in Rome, all while people of her race were literally enslaved in her homeland. Her journey to gain the education that was denied her, to buy...
2019-01-2840 min
What'sHerNameWITCHES & MEDIUMS & GHOSTS, OH MY!Our 2018 Halloween Special brings back four of our most popular guests with four new stories of hauntings, mysterious deaths, witch hunts, and seances to bring you many spooky returns of the season! [remastered 2025]
In 1612, ten people were hanged as witches in Lancashire, England, sentenced to death because of the testimony of a 9 year old girl. The eight women and two men Jennet Device accused included her mother, grandmother, sister and brother, and the trial of Old Demdike and her “coven” would become infamous around the world. Guest Mary Sharratt retold the story of the Pendle Witches in her...
2018-10-2252 min
What'sHerNameTHE TRUE LOVE Dorothy OsborneIn this episode, a 17th-century tale of true love and extreme patience. Dorothy Osborne and William Temple fell deeply in love, but her family forbade the match. For years, while Dorothy’s creepily overbearing brother presented her with suitor after suitor of his own choosing, Dorothy and William faithfully sent each other secret love letters. Dorothy’s letters survive, and reveal the story of her escape from the clutches of her possessive brother in pursuit of “happily ever after.” Katie interviews Professor Bernard Capp, foremost expert on 17th-century Britain and author of the new book, The Ties That Bind.A d...
2018-09-2438 min
What'sHerNameTHE MARTYRS Perpetua and FelicitasWhen your heart tells you to do one thing, and your parents tell you to do another, what do you do? 22-year-old Perpetua faced this dilemma 1,800 years ago in ancient Carthage. She faced a grisly death in an ancient Roman arena with her slave, Felicitas, at her side. Their tale is full of bizarre twists, gladiators, preemie babies, religious visions, and even a “most ferocious cow.” Katie interviews Eliza Rosenberg, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Religious Studies at Utah State University, where she teaches courses in world religions, biblical studies, Judaism, Christianity, and Greek.Browse a truly comprehensive coll...
2018-08-2736 min
What'sHerNameTHE ASTRONOMER Caroline HerschelCaroline Herschel lived a real-life Cinderella story. Except instead of marrying a handsome prince, she became a world-renowned astronomer! Her brutal childhood of servitude and misery stunted her growth, disfigured her face and blinded her in one eye. But Caroline Herschel’s story is an incredibly beautiful tale of triumph and achievement. Her astonishing work in Astronomy (she discovered a planet, for one!) led to international renown. And she lived happily ever after.Join Katie with Joseph Middleton on location at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath, England. This episode also features excerpts from Caroline Herschel’s me...
2018-07-3045 min
What'sHerNameTHE BAKER Sally LunnSally Lunn was born in France, but moved to Bath, England in 1680 to escape religious persecution. She brought with her a special skill: baking delicious brioche-style bread. Developing her own unique recipe, she sold her buns in the streets of Bath, soon becoming famous for the “Sally Lunn Bun.”Fast-forward 350 years to the 1930s: a baker in Bath with a love of archaeology decided to excavate the ground beneath his own house. What he uncovered resurrected the story of Sally Lunn and revealed in microcosm the whole history of Britain! Come along on a tour of the oldest house in B...
2018-07-0233 min
What'sHerNameTHE SAXON Hrotsvitha of GandersheimLiving in Saxony 1100 years ago, in a culture much like the Vikings, Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim probably witnessed violence against women all the time. Violence was a part of society, and she retreated to an intellectual life. But there, too, she found violence against women in the ancient Roman plays she was reading. If she couldn’t change society, at least she could change the plays! She rewrote them, altering the plots so that the women emerged victorious! Katie interviews Mark Damen, Professor of Classics at Utah State University and translator of several of Hrotsvitha’s plays.Guest Mark...
2018-06-0439 min
What'sHerNameTHE MAID OF MONTEREY Maria Ruiz de BurtonMaria Ruiz de Burton was a writer, entrepreneur and businesswoman, and the first Mexican-American woman to publish a novel in English. Born in 1832 in Baja California, Mexico to a prominent Spanish family, Maria Amparo Ruiz was fifteen when the Mexican-American war ended and California became part of the United States. She married the commander of the American forces that invaded Baja shortly after the end of the war, and his career took them all over the United States, giving her an insider view at every level of American society. Her sentimental novels disguised pointed critiques of American culture and...
2018-04-1635 min
What'sHerNameTHE REVOLUTIONARY ACTRESS Sahib Gizzatullina A classic story of a young woman defying her parents to follow her heart, but with a fascinating Russian twist! Sahib Gizzatullina lived for the stage, introducing Russian audiences to theater for the first time in their lives. She and her penniless traveling theater troupe experienced all the passion, heartbreak, and drama that you’d expect from a roving band of actors. But they did it during Russia’s most turbulent time: through the reign–and murder–of Tzar Nicholas II, through both world wars, the Bolshevik revolution and the rise of the USSR.Katie interviews guest Danielle...
2018-04-0938 min