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A girl changes into a fox in self-defense. An idealist imagines what her new leader should look like, using her pets as reference. Guerrilla gardeners at dawn are sowing life-saving hope. A traveler delights in tasting European chefs. And a cruel ritual for teenage women turns into a revolution...

Thirty-five states have ratified the 19th Amendment, 12 have rejected or refused to vote and one last state is needed. It all comes down to Tennessee, the moment of truth for the suffragists, after a seven-decade crusade. The opposing forces include politicians with careers at stake, liquor companies, railroad magnates and a lot of racists who don't want black women voting. And then there are the 'Antis' - women who oppose their own enfranchisement, fearing suffrage will bring about the moral collapse of the nation.

The only program for women, by women, about women & for women. Episode One out Thursday 22nd of December, then every Monday afterwards. Written, produced & performed by Jen Ives. Additional voices by Derek Mitchell. www.jenives.net https://twitter.com/jenivescomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lena Dunham hosts this podcast miniseries about friendship, love, work, bodies and more.

Woman's Hour: A Celebration of Mothers is an audiobook that looks at the changing role of mothers over the last fifty years; the relationships that they have enjoyed with their children, how they have juggled the work life balance and how they have challenged the stereotypes and tested the...

RBaba is a unique venture that blends Japanese culture, tradition, 侘寂(wabi-sabi), Samurai history, and etiquette with luxury products. Japanese tea rooms embody the ideology of Bushido, the aesthetics of wabi-sabi, and the culture rooted in the history of the samurai. Japanese Spiritual Experiences in your country that money cannot buy. This is an experience where you not only use traditional Japanese products, but also make them yourself. The tea room is a sacred place where you can clear your mind and face yourself. Feel the silence and the sounds of Japan.

Join Ava Vidal, Ayisha Vigneswaren & Elaine Adu-Poku for conversations led by Black women where we dig deep & discuss issues with nuance rather than for provocative sound bites. Our weekly episodes cover current issues with a broad range of guests but always with Black women leading the conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need a weekly dose of career inspiration, smart talk and badass advice? Then join Harriet Minter for Badass Women's Hour and her brilliant guests as they cover life, love and living plus everything in-between. Presented by Harriet Minter (Journalist and Broadcaster). Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @BadassWomensHR #BAWH www.badasswomenshour.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following his father's death, John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance. But he finds he is only eligible if he marries Bella Wilfer. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr Boffin, who is also Bella's guardian. 'Our...

Brought to you by Penguin. The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the bestselling author of THE RUMOUR Storm used to be just like her name. Wild and strong. A force to be reckoned with. But ever since her younger brother was killed in a violent mugging, she has led a very different...

Brought to you by Penguin. As seen on BBC 2’s Between the Covers. A Guardian Audiobook Of The Week Includes an exclusive bonus interview between Paula Hawkins and Gemma Whelan. For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The...

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA 'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th...

In this drama by Cath Staincliffe, probate researchers Dan and Rachel search backwards through the family line to find the true heir and get a slice of the fortune. But their quest leads them to uncover a broken family with a terrible secret. Henry Gaunt has died leaving a sizeable estate but no...

From the bestselling author of The Life We Bury comes a "riveting, hold-your-breath" new mystery in which a woman finds herself in a race not only for justice—but for her life (Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Wife). Lila Nash is on the verge of landing her...

The best segments from the Clemson Women's Sports Hour, which amplifies the voices of Clemson Athletics staff and student-athletes. Airs LIVE Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. on WCCP 105.5 FM and via the ClemsonTigers App. Join ClemsonPlus today!

3 Hour Sleep meditations created to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Can’t sleep? Insomnia? Mind racing with worries and a never-ending to-do list? Tune in to the Sleep Meditation for Women 3 Hours podcast and let these LONG guided meditations help you ease into sleep peacefully. Guidance lasts for 20-30 minutes and then the music continues for hours so you can drift off to sleep. Brought to you by the Women’s Meditation Network and hosted by Katie Krimitsos. Get comfy, press play and let yourself be guided into dreamland. Get more meditation resources at https://...

The podcast where we hang out and learn with the WIA Community. Each episode, host Lauren Burke-McCarthy connects with women in data and analytics to talk about what they do in the space, how they got there, and more. We showcase the unique paths that can lead to data, share resources, and bring awareness to new and interesting topics within the field.

The moment you decide to be yourself that is when you unlock, your endless potential and strength.

Die Historikerin und Autorin Miriam Gebhardt beschreibt das Lebensgefühl deutscher Frauen nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg eindringlich, persönlich und mit viel Empathie. Dazu hat sie in bis dahin unerreichter Dichte die Selbstzeugnisse von Frauen ausgewertet und stellt konsequent deren Erleben in den Mittelpunkt.

Nikki Bridges has it good. An enviable home in an upscale neighborhood, a heavenly-scented hobby making personal-blend perfumes, a cherished daughter, and comfortable rituals with a husband she loves. How was she to know it would all blow up with her husband’s affair, a blindsiding divorce, and an identity crisis she never saw coming? With little money, less work experience, and a modest apartment, Nikki is tentatively moving on. Along the way: a waitressing job, a bond with an empathetic group of friends, and reentering the dating game at fortysomething.