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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 biwe... more

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Over the course of her 87 years, self-taught British entomologist Evelyn Cheesman went on eight solo insect-collecting expeditions across the South Pacific, collected almost 100,000 specimens, identified dozens (possibly hundreds!) of previously unkn... more

For 61 years, Ou Shee Eng's tiny apartment in Seattle's Chinatown was the heart of a community of women. Possessing the rare ability to read and write Chinese, Ou Shee was the reader and scribe of everyone's letters. What was happening in China while... more

After a lifetime of betrayal and abuse as an 18th century sex worker, Catherine Jemmat broke the ultimate social taboo: she wrote the truth about her life. Her "scandalous memoir" helped change the way English society thought about women's lives, and... more

Juliette Gordon Low was a classic Southern Belle when she married her handsome prince. But she learned the hard way that "happily ever after" is a harmful fantasy.

We can do better for girls, she said: and we must.

Rallying all the women around her... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Lonsdale
Writer, journalist and lecturer
Author of Wildly Different
Episode: THE ENTOMOLOGIST Evelyn Cheesman
Elana Eng Lim
Second-generation American Chinese; granddaughter of Ou Shee Eng
Author/Researcher
Episode: THE MATRIARCH OF CHINATOWN Ou Shee Eng
Miranda Garno Rossa
Former guest who introduced the hosts to the subject area; scholar and librarian
Marginalia Rare Books
Episode: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Catherine Jemmat
Shannon Browning-Mullis
Executive Director of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Episode: THE GIRL SCOUT Juliette Gordon Low
Kate Walker
Tour guide at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Episode: THE GIRL SCOUT Juliette Gordon Low
Lisa Gring-Pemble
Associate professor at George Mason University
George Mason University
Episode: THE PREACHER Jarena Lee
Martha Watson
Social historian studying religious history
Episode: THE PREACHER Jarena Lee
Lyssa Kramer
Park Curator and Cultural Resources Lead for the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle Unit
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Episode: THE KLONDIKE QUEEN Shaaw Tláa (Kate Carmack)
Sydney Shoemaker
Park Ranger and Visitor Center Manager at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Episode: THE KLONDIKE QUEEN Shaaw Tláa (Kate Carmack)

Hosts

Katie Nelson
Co-host of What'sHerName; professional historian
Olivia Meikle
Host of What'sHerName; co-host; professional historian

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Yes, We Can...Yes, We Did.

    What a beautiful way to see the possibilities of my life and the lives of other women through the lens amazing sheroes. I'm always uplifted and inspired. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EliDavidson
    United States2 months ago
  • Topic important, delivery…eh

    The premise of this podcast is great. Why it needs two hosts is a mystery since one seems to mostly provide sound effects- hmmm, chuckle, aww, etc as though to assure the primary presenter that someone is listening. Distracting at best.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LeighOnCreamery
    United States3 months ago
  • What an amazing find!

    I’m so glad I stumbled upon this podcast. I found it as I’m doing research on early female escape artists. I have only listened to Episode 8: The Disappearing Woman Adelaide Herrmann and the latest episode on Violeta Parra. I was in tears, this podcast is so good! I can’t wait to listen to all the episodes. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgiaGeis
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing inspiring stories

    Just found this podcast and it’s so great! Inspiring and moving stories about amazing women and the hosts are funny too. My new favourite podcast :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chloe_Amber
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Ray of Light

    Whenever I feel sad about the state of things, I listen to an episode and feel hopeful and inspired.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BooksMcGee
    United Statesa year ago

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Helpful, inspiring biographies with strong guest expertise, highly polished production.
Some listeners feel the co-host presence can be distracting at times, but quality of content remains strong.
Listeners appreciate the deep historical context and clear storytelling from hosts.
Episodes are frequently described as engaging, well-researched, and educational.

Chart Rankings

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#225
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#126
Denmark/History
Apple Podcasts
#170
Colombia/History
Apple Podcasts
#249
Ireland/History

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THE ENTOMOLOGIST Evelyn Cheesman
Q: How did she break into professional science despite barriers?
She pursued opportunities during World War I, joined the London Zoo insect house, and leveraged mentors who supported her despite not having formal degrees.
THE ENTOMOLOGIST Evelyn Cheesman
Q: What sparked Evelyn Cheesman's passion for insects as a child?
Her early reading of a glowworm book and a beloved insect-themed children's book inspired a lifelong fascination with insects and natural history.
THE FOLKLORISTA Violeta Parra
Q: What was the significance of Violeta Parra's song 'Gracias a la Vida'?
It became a transcendent song that expressed universal themes of love, hope, and pain, contributing to her global fame.
THE FOLKLORISTA Violeta Parra
Q: What made Violeta Parra's approach to collecting music unique?
Violeta Parra embraced the notion of creating authentic music rather than merely performing popular tunes for entertainment.
THE VAGABOND PRINCESS Gulbadan Begum
Q: What did Gulbadan do after her father's death?
After her father, Babur, died, Gulbadan lived through her brother Humayun's short reign and witnessed significant family intrigue and struggles for power until the Mughal Empire was reestablished under Akbar.

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What'sHerName delivers biographical storytelling, blending expert interviews with vivid histories of remarkable women from around the world. Episodes cover a broad spectrum—from scientists and writers to activists and cultural pioneers—often weaving archival material, place-based context, and scholarly commentary into engaging narratives. The show stands out for its strong, scholarly underpinnings delivered with accessible storytelling, plus frequent guest experts who deepen historical insight while keeping narratives relatable and engaging for a curious, educated audience.

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2. Elana Eng Lim
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