Sheela Na Gig Podcast

Sheela Na Gig Episode 33: Rose O'Neil

Rose O'Neill was a true "Renaissance Woman"- she was an illustrator, a sculptor, a designer, an artist, a novelist, a poet, philanthropist AND business woman. She was also Suffragette and a women’s rights leader working with Eleanor Roosevelt and she was a totally original individualist. She was also the highest-paid woman illustrator of the early 20th century, who ascended to the top in a thoroughly male-dominated field, at the time. And considered the first American woman cartoonist, Most importantly, She was the 1st person ever to build a merchandising empire from her work, with her invention of the Kewpie Doll. Even people who have never heard of Rose O'Neill have certainly heard of Kewpie dolls -the most widely known character until Mickey Mouse. The Kewpie doll and merchandise bearing its likeness remain collectibles to this day. And Missy has many!!!! She LOVES Kewpies, so this episode is near & dear to her heart! Please listen in & let us know what you think!?
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 32: Annette Kellermann

“Million Dollar Mermaid,” Annette Kellermann, pro swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and women’s health icon, redefined swimwear, the art of swimming, and more! We encourage you to learn more about these remarkable women who risked so very much. Please listen in & share your comments & questions. Thank you!
 
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 31: Phoebe Burn

Phoebe "Febb" Burn’s last-minute letter to her son Harry T. Burn brought about the pivotal vote in the Tennessee legislature that secured the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.  We encourage you to learn more about these remarkable women who risked so very much. Please listen in & share your comments & questions. Thank you!
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FEAST: A SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST

OMG!!! Our interview with the very talented ladies of FEAST is finally available for your listening pleasure! Please tune in and join the conversation! Let your voices too, be heard!
Featuring- Writer, Megan Gogerty , actor & co-producer, Erin Schlabach and Director & co-producer, Laura Covelli. Hella Sheelas! All of em!!
And wait, Do you live in Los Angeles or close by!? Then you don’t want to miss FEAST!
"Feast" at The Count's Den is an immersive theatrical experience, a reimagining of Beowulf from Grendel's mother's perspective, hosted as a dinner party to seek justice, exploring themes of heroism, imperialism, and the voices of the voiceless.
Missy & April will be there with bells on, Sat April 5th- Won’t you join us!?There’s not much time left though!• Saturdays at 7 p.m.: March 29, April 5• Sundays at 5 p.m.: March 30, April 6Get your tickets now! Starting @ just $45, Before it’s too late!https://dola.com/events/2025/3/8/feast-ticketsFeeling a little blood thirsty, in this treacherous time? Come solemnize your rage, commiserate and share come charcuterie and fine themed cocktails (mocktails too!)
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 29: Truus, Freddie Ofver Stagon and Hannie Schaft

During World War II, the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands spurred the rise of many resistance groups, but few stories are as remarkable as those of Truus Oversteegen , Freddie Oversteegen , and Hannie Schaft. These young women displayed extraordinary courage and resilience, engaging in direct action against the Nazis. Their stories are not only a testament to their bravery but also an inspiration for future generations and exemplify stories of youth acting with tremendous courage against the greatest evil of the modern world. We encourage you to learn more about these remarkable women who risked so very much.
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 28: Florence Lawrence

She was the "First Movie Star", appearing in nearly 300 films and became one of the first women to lead a US film studio. She also created her own line of cosmetics, was a race car driver and an inventor and was credited as the inventor of the turn signal and the brake signal for automobiles, but have you ever heard of Florence Lawrence!? Like many women in history her life story became disposable and she died a sad death and was initially buried in an unmarked grave. Learn more about this Hella Sheela! She's fascinating and much thanks to her driving is much safer too! We LOVE you Florence Lawrence!! Let's help your light shine! We welcome your comments & questions! Thank you!
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 27: Huda Shaarawi

Egypt has produced its fair share of strong women, from the queens who ruled thousands of years ago, to the women who defied the country’s social norms in order to fight for their freedoms and for equal rights. The late-19th century and early 1900s brought a powerful feminist movement that was to greatly alter the lives of women in Egypt. Spearheading that movement was Huda Shaarawi, a woman whose dedication and courage earned her the title of “Egypt’s First Feminist” and founder of the Women’s movement in Egypt.
Sharawi was a pioneering feminist leader, suffragette, nationalist, and in 1923 became the founder of the Egyptian Feminist Union who established numerous organizations dedicated to women’s rights and increased educational opportunities for girls and women. She was, and still is, a leader of feminist thought who stands as firmly as men do upon the ground of individual freedom and legal justice.
Hear her Powerful story here on The Sheela Na Gig Podcast! Sing it loud & sing it proud for our Sheela- Huda Shaarawi. And do let us know your thoughts too! We always welcome the conversation!
 
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 26: Elizabeth Carmichael

Today, we present a rather controversial Sheela, that begs the question, can someone make terrible decisions in their life, participate in criminal behavior and STILL be considered a "Sheela" despite this? Well, you'll find that Missy & April kind of disagree on this, but nonetheless, Missy offers up the infamous Liz Carmichael as a "Sheela" for this episode, asking our listeners to view her through the lens of a fiercely tenacious feminist, trans gender pioneer. It's quite an interesting and multi layered tale! We'd certainly LOVE to her how you feel after listening to this episode. PLEASE let us know? As always we welcome your discussion. Thank you for listening!
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 25: Margarete Steffin

Margarete Steffin was a German actress, gifted writer, and translator. She was also one of several women—seemingly Bertold Brecht's closest “collaborator” and one of his many lovers—whom he exploited, deceived, and took uncredited authorship of her brilliant work.
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Sheela Na Gig Episode 24: The Teddy Girls

Teddy Girls were the female counterpart to the Teddy Boys, a shortly-lived 1950 London youth movement, recognized (and ultimately feared) for its Edwardian-inspired fashion and an emerging rebellious rock-and-roll norm-challenging attitude. The first youth counter-culture, largely forgotten, Teddy Girls rejected traditional femininity for a style and stance that was all their own!
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