Women Who Kick Glass
"Women Who Kick Glass" is a weekly podcast diving into the stories of fearless women who shaped our world by refusing to sit down, shut up, or back down. Knowing our history isn't just empowering - it's fuel for the battles we're fighting right now! Kicking off March 1st in honor of Women's History Month, join host Ann Potenza and subscribe for special extras. Executive Producer Lu Valentino.
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Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Febb E. Burn secured women's suffrage through a letter to her son, Tennessee State Representative Harry T. Burn, that persuaded him to cast the deciding vote for the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress—and the only member to vote against both World Wars?
Her courage to stand alone resonates in a time when women leaders are needed more than ever. Wh...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Carrie Chapman Catt led the National American Woman Suffrage Association to victory, securing the vote for women in 1920?
Her leadership teaches us the power of strategy and persistence. In an era of polit...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Helen Keller was a radical socialist and disability rights advocate? She fought for more than just her own independence—she fought for systemic change.
In a world where healthcare and accessibility are sti...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Jane Addams was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize? She founded Hull House and dedicated her life to social justice.
Her work reminds us that caring for our communities is political. Wh...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Ida B. Wells risked her life to expose the horrors of lynching? She was a journalist, activist, and unrelenting advocate for racial and gender justice.
Her courage inspires today’s fight against systemic racism and ...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Alice Paul was force-fed in prison while fighting for the vote? Her hunger strike shook the nation and helped secure the 19th Amendment.
Her story reminds us of the power of persistence. With women’s rights under attack, how ...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Emmeline Pankhurst led the militant suffragette movement in the UK, smashing windows and breaking barriers? She believed in deeds, not words.
Today, as protests erupt worldwide for women’s rights, her message feels ...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Mary Church Terrell fought for civil rights and women’s suffrage as one of the first Black women to earn a college degree? She was a tireless advocate for justice.
Her work reminds us that the fight for equality is intersecti...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Florence Kelley fought to end child labor and establish a minimum wage? She was a powerhouse for workers’ rights and social justice.
In today’s gig economy, where women and minorities often face exploitation, Flore...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Amelia Bloomer didn’t just revolutionize women’s rights—she revolutionized women’s closets? She championed ‘bloomers,’ a radical alternative to restrictive corsets.
Her fight for freedom of movement ties directly to...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting? She refused to accept a system that denied women’s voices at the ballot box.
Her fearless activism paved the way for the 19th Amendment, but today, voter suppression laws threaten to...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that Lucy Stone was the first woman in the U.S. to keep her last name after marriage? She was a pioneer for women’s rights, leading the charge for suffrage and equality long before it was fashionable.
Her fight...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that the woman who inspired The Wizard of Oz was also a fearless feminist? Matilda Joslyn Gage, whose son-in-law wrote the book, was a radical voice for women’s rights and an outspoken critic of the church’s control over women’s...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that one woman fought for women's rights - and won - before it was even a movement? Clarina Nichols helped Kansas become a free state and made sure women got custody rights and access to education while she was at ...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Tune into this special episode of Ann Potenza's recap of Women's History Month 2025, from the launch of her "Women Who Kick Glass" podcast to the current state of national politics affecting women and families. <...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that one woman’s simple question — ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’
—redefined the fight for equality? Sojourner Truth’s powerful voice brought together the struggles for racial and gender justice like no one else could.
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that a Quaker minister once shook the nation by preaching equality for all? Lucretia Mott’s fiery speeches against slavery and for women’s rights made her a true trailblazer.
She fought for justice when othe...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.
Did you know that one woman's signature on the "Declaration of Sentiments" kicked off the fight for women's suffrage? Elizabeth Cady Stanton didn't just demand the vote - she demanded a revolution.
...
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire change today.
Did you know that one of America's first feminists was also one of its First Ladies? Abigail Adams didn't just stand by her man - she boldly told him to 'remember the ladies' as the Founding Fathers draf...
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