Sheela Na Gig Episode 7: Marie Laveau

OUR 2nd of 3 Halloween Episodes! The Sheela Na Gig Podcast celebrates women in history whose strength, talent, and perseverance went largely (or completely) unrecognized or perhaps someone you don't yet know about, but should! We are dedicated to celebrating women—one per episode—who we lovingly & reverently call “our Sheelas. Marie Laveau- Born in 1801, Marie Laveau was a free woman of color who became a force of nature in her time. She was a compassionate healer, herbalist, midwife, a wise counselor, entrepreneur and above all, a powerful Voodoo priestess. Laveau was also known as a prominent female religious leader and community activist. Laveau's name and her history have been surrounded by legend and lore. Throughout history she has often been misrepresented as an evil force, so we are seeking to clear some of that up in this episode. Listen in to find out more! Let's bring this "Sheela" out of the darkness & into the light!! www.sheelanagigpodcast.com

Instagram:   / sheelanagig_podcast  

Soundcloud:   / sheela-nagig-415413010