Women Making History

Celebrating Women of the Past, Present & Future

Inspiring stories and expert interviews to educate and entertain women and girls worldwide.

Welcome to Big Blend Radio's Women Making History Podcast! Enjoy expert interviews and conversations profiling remarkable women from the past, present and future, with authors, artists, filmmakers, historians and trailblazers, plus tips for personal and professional success and "From the Vault" favorites from our archives.

Women Making History is hosted by Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid. Episodes are available on all major podcast platforms. This channel's episodes are also distributed to other Big Blend Radio Network channels, and it features related episodes from across the network.

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Women Making History

The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Oct 14, 2026

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The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Author Kayla Hardy on Marie Laveau, Ree, and Power in 1840s New Orleans

Women Making History

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Rachel Dangermond on Preserving a Chitlin' Circuit Landmark Along Amtrak's Mardi Gras Train Route

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Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

Sep 19, 2026

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Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

A conversation with Mary G. Morton, curator and head of French paintings at the National Gallery of Art, in the centennial year of Mary Cassatt's death

Women Making History

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Aug 24, 2026

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Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

A conversation with director and producer Sasha Waters on the life, poetry, and legacy of Mary Oliver

Women Making History

Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Aug 12, 2026

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Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Behind the historical fantasy that unearths a powerful ancient high priestess from the sands of Mesopotamia.

Women Making History

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

Jul 30, 2026

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Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

An epic journey following the first woman to drive around the world—blending historical fiction, adventure, and forgotten women’s history.

Women Making History

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

Jul 16, 2026

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Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

From real-life forensic science to crafting deadly suspense—plus a sneak peek at her new podcast with Matt Cost!

Women Making History

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Jul 8, 2026

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Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Author Mima Tipper joins Big Blend Radio to discuss the inspiration behind her new paranormal YA novel, body positivity, and the real-life grief that shaped the story.

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Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Jun 23, 2026

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Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love

Women Making History

Latest Episodes

The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

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