What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!). Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Mondays.
What'sHerName
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
4.9(1,013 reviews)
181 episodes
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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!). Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Mondays.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
THE REBEL SAINTS Clare of Assisi and Agnes of Bohemia
Kathleen Brady discusses how Clare of Assisi and Agnes of Bohemia bravely defied patriarchal structures to uphold their spiritual convictions in this interview.
June 29, 2026
THE HYSTERICAL SOCIETY The Savannah Seven
Host Katie Nelson and Olivia Meininger explore how the Savannah Seven championed historic preservation, saving a beloved American city.
June 15, 2026
THE PORTRAITIST Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Host Katie Nolan interviews author Judith Lissauer Cromwell about the remarkable life and art of portraitist Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun.
181 total episodes available with 30 transcripts
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