Episode 48: Against the Glass Ceiling

CW: Racism, Misogyny, Child Exploitation

The glass ceiling has existed in the US for a long, long time— and so have the women who have managed to break through theirs. This episode we talk about two: the first woman to run for president and the first woman to become a millionaire in the US. Against blistering odds, they climbed up into the annals of history and set an example of feminine excellence that others have no choice but to acknowledge.

Here is a very short bio of Madame C.J. Walker from the Library of Congress to start with if you just want the cliffnotes version.

And this book is a great one if you want a picture of her life from her own family. I reference this book a lot in this episode.

The Life and Times of C.J. Walker

And a short bio about Victoria Woodhull for those that want her picture and a fast read.

This one goes into much more detail about Victoria’s life, including all the weird bits of her early days working in the paranormal areas.

The Life of Victoria

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