Scarlet Letter Women

At some point in history we decided that women should be excluded from politics, religion, education, the arts, the workforce and so much more. Despite this, since the very beginning, women have been rising up and making history. These are the Scarlet Letter Women, risking everything they have to stand against societal expectations and accomplish beautiful things. Hosted by Ali Holden, Scarlet Letter Women is a podcast about incredible women throughout history!

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Episodes

Episode 10: Your Host

Host Ali Holden answers listener questions, covering everything from advice on healing from grief to how she got into true crime.

Dec 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Canadian Women at War

Host Ali Holden discusses how women have always been involved in war, whether directly or indirectly. They have fought in battles, guarded homesteads, and contributed to the horrors of war, too. Here in Canada, women have always been at the forefront of military efforts. So, this is the story of Canadian Women at War.

Dec 01, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: The Warsaw Ghetto Smuggler

Host Ali Holden discusses an advocate who helped save the lives of over 2500 children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the WW2 holocaust. With a strong sense of justice instilled in her from the time she was a little girl, she did what was right even when it put her life at risk. This is the story of Irena Sendler.

Nov 25, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Sophie Scholl

Host Ali Holden discusses a woman who lived comfortably in privilege during WW2, but sacrificed everything because she knew that what was happening was not right. She founded a movement of young people who resisted Nazi supression and succeeded in changing the hearts of many. This is the story of Sophie Scholl.

Nov 17, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The All-Female, Black Battalion

Host Ali Holden discusses this all female, black battalion that didn’t just battle enemy forces in WW2; they also battled incredible sexism and racism. Their work was instrumental in maintaining a connection between soldiers on the front lines and loved ones back home. They served with integrity, diligence and bravery, changing the landscape for women of colour in the military. This is the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the Six Triple Eight.

Nov 10, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Anne Frank

Host Ali Holden discusses a familiar figure whose diary shed light on the horror and heartbreak of war. This podcast is about incredible women, but it is also about incredible girls, because this girl never got the chance to grow up into a woman. This is the story of Anne Frank.

Nov 03, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Survivor Tricks Murderer Into Letting Her Call 9-1-1

For Halloween host Ali Holden shares with you a spooky story that has everything: murder, a creepy graveyard, and a courageous young woman. At the end of the day, this scary story is about one thing: a young girl’s incredible resilience. This is the story of Jennifer Holliday.

Oct 27, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Dolly Parton

Host Ali Holden discusses a woman who went from singing barefoot on the front porch of her Tennessee Mountain Home to commanding the stage in six-inch heels. Though often brushed aside as a sex symbol of country music, this legend has had staying power thanks to her hard work, incredible talent and quiet philanthropy. This is the story of Dolly Parton.

Oct 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: The All-Female Anti-Poaching Unit

Host Ali Holden discusses an all-female anti-poaching unit in Africa, where making one's presence known is exactly how they are ensuring animals such as the golden ones are protected. This is the story of The Black Mambas.

Oct 20, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Hester Prynne

Host Ali Holden discusses a literary heroine who came to represent a wave of feminists fighting for liberation from the confines of a deeply patriarchal society. She captured the heart of the modern woman; nuanced and unabashed. This is the story of Hester Prynne

Oct 20, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Scarlet Letter Women Teaser

This is the Scarlet Letter Women podcast, hosted by Ali Holden. At some point in history we decided that women should be excluded from politics, religion, education, the arts, the workforce and so much more. Despite this, since the very beginning, women have been rising up and making history. These are the Scarlet Letter Women, risking everything they have to stand against societal expectations and accomplish incredible things...

Oct 15, 2020•2 min

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