That's What She Did Podcast

A podcast about the womxn leaders, innovators & rebels you probably don't already know. With her trademark sassy style and a dose of insight, Tangia Renee brings you womxn of impact to discuss why they do what they do and all the ways they are changing the world. With a focus on womxn of color, we curate the stories of brilliant womxn.

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Episodes

Phyllis Tucker Vinson Jackson

Twenty years before becoming Vice President of Children's and Family Programs at NBC Phyllis was a young college student with a son of her own, receiving state assistance.

Mar 16, 2018•15 min

Clara McBride Hale Best Known As "Mother Hale"

Mother Hale , was an American humanitarian who founded the Hale House Center , a home for unwanted children and children who were born addicted to drugs. After the death of her own husband, Mother Hale wanted to "work from home" in order to spend more time with her children. Providing child care for local children, she cared for over 4,000 children, many of whom were born with drug addictions. Her first 40 foster children all went on to college!...

Mar 15, 2018•12 min

Dr. Wangari Muta Mathaai

Dr. Mathaai was an internationally renowned Kenyan environmental political activist became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development , democracy and peace." Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural resources . But wouldn't you know it, her (ex)husband and the judge had some opinions about her role as "wife."...

Mar 14, 2018•19 min

Fanny Jackson Coppin

Her Auntie purchased her freedom and she went on to be the first African American woman to receive a college degree in the U.S. BUT that was only one of the firsts that Fanny achieved.

Mar 13, 2018•17 min

Niloofar Rahmani

There's a saying, "The first person through the door catches the bullets." Well, Niloofar Rahmani caught the bullets and lived to inspire others. At the young age of 20. Niloofar Rahmani became the 1st woman to earn her wings in Afghanistan's Air Force. But, her place in history as an international symbol of female empowerment & courage has made it impossible to live safely in her own country. She has sacrificed much to realize her dream and she continues to fight.

Mar 12, 2018•23 min

Margaret Lena Walker

Born to an enslaved mommy, (yep, we said 'mommy'), Maggie became the first African American woman bank president in Richmond, VA. Hear of her commercial and philanthropic endeavors on today's episode.

Mar 09, 2018•14 min

Onna-Bugheisha

We've all heard of Samurai warriors. And we typically think of men when we hear the word 'Samurai.' Well, the Onna-bugeisha were a group of Japanese warrior women who you need to know about!

Mar 08, 2018•23 min

Charlotte Ray

Imagine teaching college at Howard University by day and then studying law by night. Now, imagine doing that during Reconstruction, as an African American woman. That is EXACTLY what Charlotte Ray did. Becoming the first Black woman in the United States to practice law.

Mar 07, 2018•18 min

Monica Marquez

Can you imagine upholding laws that infringe upon your own rights to live your life and love who you want to love? Well, until the laws regarding the LGBT population in Colorado changed, that's exactly what Justice Monica Marquez was charged with doing. Hear her extraordinary story of living her life on her terms.

Mar 06, 2018•19 min

Sherry Johnson

This is a very heavy subject, that of sexual abuse of a child. But Sherry has not let her difficult beginnings stop her from using her voice to speak up for other children, who like her, were failed by so many adults and the system.

Mar 05, 2018•23 min

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