Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) commanded a devoted group of followers during the Middle Ages. She was said to have received mystic visions from God from a young age and performed miracles throughout her life. She also wielded political influence through her many letters to European leaders and her alliance with Pope Gregory XI.

Further Reading:
Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) | Encyclopedia.com
Saint Catherine of Siena | Biography, Facts, Miracles, & Patron Saint Of | Britannica
St. Catherine of Siena's Severed Head
"St. Catherine of Siena, 'Apostola'" by Karen Scott
Catherine of Siena: The Two Hungers by Mary Jeremy Finnegan

Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) commanded a devoted group of followers during the Middle Ages. She was said to have received mystic visions from God from a young age and performed miracles throughout her life. She also wielded political influence through her many letters to European leaders and her alliance with Pope Gregory XI.
Further Reading:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/catherine-siena-1347-1380">Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) | Encyclopedia.com</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Catherine-of-Siena">Saint Catherine of Siena | Biography, Facts, Miracles, &amp; Patron Saint Of | Britannica</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-dominics-basilica">St. Catherine of Siena's Severed Head</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www-jstor-org.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/stable/3168001">"St. Catherine of Siena, 'Apostola'" by Karen Scott</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/20717082">Catherine of Siena: The Two Hungers by Mary Jeremy Finnegan</a>  </li>
</ul>

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. 

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Womanica

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) commanded a devoted group of followers during the Middle Ages. She was said to have received mystic visions from God from a young age and performed miracles throughout her life. She also wielded political influence through her many letters to European leaders and her alliance with Pope Gregory XI.

Women Behind the Curtain: Catherine of Siena

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5fd40ded-023c-43d2-8550-b0b2003f110b/transcript

Sumiko Iwamuro (1935-present), known as DJ Sumirock, is a Japanese DJ. She worked in her family’s restaurant for decades before deciding to go to DJ school in her seventies. In May 2018, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest professional club DJ at 83 years old. She is now 90 years old and still playing live shows at DecaBarZ Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district.  

For Further Reading:
Midnight Rebels: Meet DJ Sumirock, the World’s Oldest DJ Who Started Her Career in Her 70s
Watch the Netflix docuseries Midnight Asia
DJ Sumirock’s Instagram

This month, we’re talking about Women of the Wheel – icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter’s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.

History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.

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Sumiko Iwamuro (1935-present), known as DJ Sumirock, is a Japanese DJ. She worked in her family&rsquo;s restaurant for decades before deciding to go to DJ school in her seventies. In May 2018, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest professional club DJ at 83 years old. She is now 90 years old and still playing live shows at DecaBarZ Shinjuku&rsquo;s Kabukicho district.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For Further Reading:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://midnightrebels.com/meet-dj-sumirock-the-worlds-oldest-dj/">Midnight Rebels: Meet DJ Sumirock, the World&rsquo;s Oldest DJ Who Started Her Career in Her 70s</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the Netflix docuseries <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81134160">Midnight Asia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dj.sumirock/?hl=en">DJ Sumirock&rsquo;s Instagram</a></li>
</ul>
This month, we&rsquo;re talking about Women of the Wheel &ndash; icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter&rsquo;s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.
History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn&rsquo;t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we&rsquo;ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know&ndash;but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.
Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.
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Sumiko Iwamuro (1935-present), known as DJ Sumirock, is a Japanese DJ. She worked in her family’s restaurant for decades before deciding to go to DJ school in her seventies. In May 2018, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest professional club DJ at 83 years old. She is now 90 years old and still playing live shows at DecaBarZ Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district.  

Women of the Wheel: DJ Sumirock

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0a8607f6-5338-45de-851b-b35c00204266/transcript

Clotho is a figure from ancient Greek mythology. The youngest of the Three Fates, or Moirai, she spins the thread of human life that decides a soul’s destiny at birth.

For Further Reading:
The Fates
The Fates: Hanging by a Thread
Moirai at the Theoi Project

This month, we’re talking about Women of the Wheel – icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter’s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.

History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.

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Clotho is a figure from ancient Greek mythology. The youngest of the Three Fates, or Moirai, she spins the thread of human life that decides a soul&rsquo;s destiny at birth.
For Further Reading:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Fates/">The Fates</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/fates-greek-mythology/">The Fates: Hanging by a Thread</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Moirai.html">Moirai at the Theoi Project</a></li>
</ul>
This month, we&rsquo;re talking about Women of the Wheel &ndash; icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter&rsquo;s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.
History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn&rsquo;t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we&rsquo;ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know&ndash;but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.
Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.
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Clotho is a figure from ancient Greek mythology. The youngest of the Three Fates, or Moirai, she spins the thread of human life that decides a soul’s destiny at birth.

Women of the Wheel: Clotho the Spinner

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a17324ee-f32a-4845-8280-b35c001fd5db/transcript

Margaret Anderson (1959 - present), known as The Ranking Miss P,  was a DJ “spinner” in the 1980s, and the first black female DJ on BBC Radio 1. She brought reggae, soul, funk, and Black British culture into the UK mainstream. Miss P didn’t just play music, she helped redefine what it means to be a strong and memorable voice on air. 

For Further Reading:
Women of British Reggae: Pirate Radio, Female Energy 28th October 2022 | Listen on NTS
How women like DJ Camilla and Ranking Miss P pioneered UK pirate radio

This month, we’re talking about Women of the Wheel – icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter’s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.

History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.

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Margaret Anderson (1959 - present), known as The Ranking Miss P,&nbsp; was a DJ &ldquo;spinner&rdquo; in the 1980s, and the first black female DJ on BBC Radio 1. She brought reggae, soul, funk, and Black British culture into the UK mainstream. Miss P didn&rsquo;t just play music, she helped redefine what it means to be a strong and memorable voice on air.&nbsp;
For Further Reading:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nts.live/shows/women-of-british-reggae/episodes/pirate-radio-28th-october-2022">Women of British Reggae: Pirate Radio, Female Energy 28th October 2022 | Listen on NTS</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.factmag.com/2018/07/12/pirate-radio-uk-dj-camilla-ranking-miss-p/">How women like DJ Camilla and Ranking Miss P pioneered UK pirate radio</a></li>
</ul>
This month, we&rsquo;re talking about Women of the Wheel &ndash; icons who turned motion into momentum and spun their legacies on spokes, skates and potter&rsquo;s wheels. These women harnessed the power of the axle, pushing their crafts and professions forward through their works and lives.
History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn&rsquo;t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we&rsquo;ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know&ndash;but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.
Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.
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Margaret Anderson (1959 - present), known as The Ranking Miss P,  was a DJ “spinner” in the 1980s, and the first black female DJ on BBC Radio 1. She brought reggae, soul, funk, and Black British culture into the UK mainstream. Miss P didn’t just play music, she helped redefine what it means to be a strong and memorable voice on air. 

Women of the Wheel: Margaret Anderson

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/986cca64-bc16-4351-b329-b35b000f4b61/transcript

Women Behind the Curtain: Catherine of Siena

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