Hidden Heroines of History
ABOUT THE PODCAST. Explore a woman, who lived on her terms, each week. From mystic healers, to pirate queens, to lady pharaohs, to brazen muses, and outrageous authors. GET THE TEA about What made her like a modern woman? Why she’s relevant now. Why was she branded dangerous? What intuitive, faith-driven, or paranormal elements shaped her? Journey back in history and explore modern women out of time.
Episodes
Step into the hidden world of Jane Austen's private family stories and archives! What secrets aren't found on the published page? In this exciting episode, author and host Gayvin Powers interviews Caroline J. Knight—Jane Austen’s great-niece and author of Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage—to reveal never-before-heard stories dropping exclusively on her brand-new podcast, Jane Austen's Niece: Untold Stories and in ...
Step into the atmospheric world of Regency folklore! What tales did the Austen and Knight families whisper around the hearth during crisp October nights? In this special episode, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with Caroline J. Knight—Jane Austen’s great-niece and author of Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage—to uncover the authentic family lore, local legends, and historic hauntings of Chawton that the belo...
Step into the shadows of medieval power! On this episode of Hidden Heroines of History, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with acclaimed writer Sherry Jones to discuss her riveting novella, White Heart. Discover how the brilliant Blanche de Castille had to outthink a brutal hostile takeover, stopping vicious political rumors in one deft move to completely turn the tables on her accusers. How did she conquer a coup? Watch unti...
Discover the fierce, forgotten queen who shaped medieval Europe! In this captivating episode of Hidden Heroines of History, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with acclaimed novelist Sherry Jones to dive into her brilliant new novella, White Heart, exploring the legendary life and grit of Blanche de Castille. Can a mother's iron will save a fractured kingdom? Watch till the end to find out, and join the conversation below!
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Join the conversation as author Katherine Reay and host Gayvin Powers uncover the astonishing resilience of WWII spy Ursula Kuczynski, who was never betrayed, and explored in Reay's The Undercover Bookshop, out Oct. 6. Plus, discover how the modern resurgence of classic Agatha Christie-style mysteries offers readers hope, while exploring historical intuition, unbreakable trust, and the fascinating minds behind extraordinary storyte...
Step into the shadows of World War II history with guest author, Katherine Reay and host Gayvin Powers as they uncoer the extraordinary life of Ursula Kuczynski, an award-winning author writing under the pen name Ruth Werner, a brilliant operative who functioned as a true female Ian Fleming. Discover how this bestselling author lived a high-stakes double life, shaping history from within and proving that real-life is stranger than ...
Dive into the ghost stories and witchy folklore hiding in plain site at Prince Edward Island. On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers talks with Nancy Taber, author, about weaving PEI’s mystical past, complicated women, and family secrets into A Sea of Spectres—then gives listeners a spellbinding preview of her upcoming novel, A Cove of Witches. Enter the cove … if you dare.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
What if your family’s most courageous survivor was erased from history? On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers interviews Nancy Taber about A Sea of Spectres, inspired by her brave Acadian ancestor—a refugee from Prince Edward Island—and previews the haunting new companion novel, A Cove of Witches. History, inheritance, and women’s untold stories collide. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Did you know the Candy Land board game was invented by a sick woman battling polio in a ward? On Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer, author, and former Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to uncover the untold stories of the brilliant women behind some of history's iconic games. Explore Skip-Bo and Qwirkle as well as an exclusive, insider look into the creative game designer communit...
Did you know the world's most famous board game has a surprising origin story tied to a brilliant woman? On this episode of Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer and former Walt Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to explore the true story of Elizabeth Magie. Join us as we get the tea on the trailblazing creator behind the original Monopoly, why her invention was sidelined, and women ou...
Jane Austen July gets a fresh twist on Hidden Heroines of History as host and writer, Gayvin Powers, and guest writer Clare Draycott dig into the Byrne portrait and the evidence behind whether it may be the closest likeness to Jane Austen. Along the way, they bring sharp insight, spirited debate, and the kind of literary intrigue that invites listeners to look again at Austen’s face, legacy, and lasting mystery.
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Jane Austen July is in full bloom on Hidden Heroines of History as host Gayvin Powers and guest writer Clare Draycott dive into the Austen adaptations they love most. From beloved favorites to hidden gems, they explore what makes these stories endure, delight, and still feel fresh today. Join the conversation for wit, insight, and a spirited celebration of Austen’s timeless women and worlds.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
What if Jane Austen’s love life was far more dramatic and hopeful than history books ever admitted? On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers and Clare Draycott dig into Jane Austen July, and review Six Weeks by the Sea by Paula Byrne—a fresh Austen-inspired read full of wit, romance, and historical intrigue. Join the conversation and rediscover the women, stories, and subtext hiding in plain sight.EDUACATIONAL PURPO...
Did you know the Candy Land board game was invented by a sick woman battling polio in a ward? On Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer, author, and former Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to uncover the untold stories of the brilliant women behind some of history's iconic games. Explore Skip-Bo and Qwirkle as well as an exclusive, insider look into the creative game designer communit...
This Fourth of July, celebrate the legacy of America’s first published poet. In Season Two’s opening episode of Hidden Heroines, host Gayvin Powers and guest Clare Draycott continue their exploration of Anne Bradstreet, whose words helped shape the early Colonial identity. Through one of her most tender poems about her children, a deeper and more unsettling story unfolds: those same children would later face accusations...
What if the very thing society labels as a struggle is actually your greatest strength? 🌟 In this special bonus episode of the Hidden Heroines of History podcast, host Gayvin Powers sits down with Clare Draycott for a powerful conversation about Literacy in the US and UK, diving into learning differences. Together, they dive deep into the inspiring reality of how learning differences—like dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of n...
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Grab a fresh cup of tea and get ready for the spectacular Season One finale of Hidden Heroines of History! In this captivating episode, writer and host Gayvin Powers sits down with the brilliant writer Clare Draycott to explore the fierce spirit of America’s first published poet, Anne Bradstreet.
Navigating the hardships of the harsh New World, Anne was remarkably courageous and ahead ...
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Gayvin welcomes Jim Dodson, who explores the spiritual and ancestral heart of the Great Wagon Road. While the road is famous for trade and war, Jim introduces us to the heroines within its history—specifically his ancestor, Emma Tate. Emma was a woman with a foot in two worlds: a Native American infant rescued and adopted into a settler family, she grew into a renowned natural healer along Buckh...
Discover Margaret Mattson, a healer from the 17th century American colonies, whose life was nearly destroyed by a wrongful charge of witchcraft 10 years before the Salem witch trials.
Host Gayvin Powers and actress and writer Gina Dodson dive into why Margaret's story sparks a personal chord as Gina bravely shares a harrowing experience of being charged with a crime she did not commit.
Join us for a powerful exploration of justice a...
The perfect life was a gilded cage.
In this week's episode of Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with Meagan Church, the brilliant mind behind the unnerving book, The Mad Wife, an instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Together, they peel back the linoleum floors of the 1950s to reveal a chilling reality: for many women, "sanity" was a performance, and "hysteria" was a weapon used to silence those who...
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