GirlSpeak

In this episode we are going to explore shopping addiction from a psychological lens. Specifically, how our addiction to fast fashion, the modern …

In this episode, we will be looking at the new, different, and exciting range of teenage fashions in the 1950s and 1960s. This was a particularly …

What do you know about the Greek myth of Pandora's box? In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first girl to be created. Her portrayal can tell us about …

Why are girls discouraged from being wild, free and playful when they grow up? Can we ever regain this wildness? This podcast looks at the Festival …

This month marks 100 years since the death of Nellie Bly. Remembered for her investigative journalism, most do not realize that Nellie was a *girl* when she began her remarkable career. We investigate.

How have girls and women contributed to popular holiday traditions? We do a quick recap!

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Can we use the past to create a better world? We think so. As we begin to reflect on the past year, one anniversary stood out: 80 years since Babi Yar. This is their story.

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In a season of spooks, where are the girls? We dive into story of Katie and Maggie Fox, whose tragic lives sparked an international movement

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In this special episode for International Day of the Girl, Yuwen talks with Fabiana Romain, the LOG OFF movement’s podcast co-host and director of its Female Empowerment initiative. Learn about the beginnings of LOG OFF …

Ashley and Amber reflect on the famous painting of Dido Belle, an 18th century Black girl raised in Britain. What does her portrait tell us about her and the time she lived in?

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Do you know Virginia Dare?

We know very little of the Roanoke Colony and its infamous infant, Virginia. Yet her story echoes themes in American …

What is girlhood? What does it mean to be a girl? Girl Museum's curatorial and education interns Asha and Yuwen talk about their experiences in preparing for the upcoming exhibition, I Am A Girl. 

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The tale of Mona Mahmudzidhad is a sad one of religious persecution, reminding us of the ongoing fight for girls rights - including the right to worship - in the modern world.

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Tiffany recounts historical and recent events in a call to action, to stop the war against Black girls.

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What traits make girls great? What make them unforgettable? What draws us to their stories? junior Girls Megan and Josie provide a glimpse into one type of girl that inspires us - magical girls.

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How old was Pocahontas?

In Disney’s movie version, she’s a young unmarried woman - fully developed, falling in love with the adventurous hero John …

Our new exhibit 'More than Pretty: Girls and Body Decoration' is now live! Here we explore the history of body decoration the Ancient world and how …

Who do you think of when I say “First American Girls”? Is it the founding mothers like Abigail Adams and Martha Washington? They’re too old...and too …

Dr. Megan C. Rose talks with guests Kurebayashi and Rei about decora and gothic lolita fashion in Harajuku. From discussing the rise of these …

In today's episode, our junior girl Seav Lov recounts the fascinating stories of females goddesses present in Chinese mythology.

What do the Pendle Witch Trials, Wurzburg witch trials, and today's Democratic Republic of Congo have in common? Join us to explore the stories of girl witches...and how their circumstances reveal much about how we …

Tia Shah presents a special episode for International Day of the Girl 2020, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it presents an opportunity to foster a "brave new world."

What role did Greta Garbo's girlhood in Stockholm play in her life and career? In exploring Greta's biography, Tiffany reveals the secret power of …

Is there one way or a right way to learn? Education Adviser Hillary Rose explores the stories of young girls achieving advanced educations to answer our inquiry.

In the second of our First Girls mini-series, Sophie looks at more recent 'First Girls', up to the present day. From Helen Taft to Ivanka and Tiffany …

Sophie takes a look back into the history of girls in the White House. Discussing how the role of 'First Girl' developed, this episode spans from …

Why do museums need girlhood? We reflect on an earlier episode and hear answers from our team.

In response to the global COVID pandemic, we're sending our well wishes, top tips, and thoughts on how acting together - and supporting one another - will help us emerge into a brighter future. Tune in to hear …

Karen Robertson details her research into the mother-daughter pairs who advocated for women's suffrage. Identifying a common theme of "focusing on future generations" in suffrage work, Karen details the mothers who …

Elizabeth Dillenburg interviews Lisa Lamson, whose work focuses on black girlhood. Specifically, Liss's doctoral dissertation explores Baltimore City’s educational system as a case study of the intersections of race, …

Sage recaps her 2019 blog series, Incredible Girls, and talks about her Top 5.

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What were the girls that Degas painted like? Who were they? How can we reinterpret these paintings to talk about girls and their world? Jennifer Lee, Curator of our ‘Impressionist Girls’ show, answers.

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What was life like for the girls aboard the Mayflower? What did they witness on the First Thanksgiving? Tiffany deep dives into the evidence to find out.

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Ashley explores one of our earliest exhibitions and discusses what it means for girls who are canonized as saints. 

Tiffany recounts her Top 5 works from one of our first exhibits, “Time and Space,” and how these works reveal multiple narratives of girlhood - from …

Tia Shah explores what infographic statistics can tell us about female entrepreneurship, what changes we have seen, and what changes we might see in the future. She also provides suggestions on what governments, …

Being an entrepreneur is not easy and being a female one is even harder. Historically and in the current day, female entrepreneurs face many challenges to starting and sustaining businesses. Not only do female …

Interview with Florence Schechter, science communicator and founder of The Vagina Museum. Here,  Head of Contemporary Art Scarlett Evans speaks with Florence about the museum's mission to empower and educate people …

We’re feeling so inspired by the slew of girl activists in the news lately, that we’ve decided to round them up! We discuss some of our favorites and the surprising insights we’re learning about girl activism along the …

Have you visited Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, France? Tiffany leads us on a journey to uncover the stories of incredible girl queens represented by the 20 statues in the gardens. Hear their stories of marriage, piety, …

Hillary, Libby, and Tiffany reflect on their experiences at the International Girl Studies Association at Notre Dame conference. 

Happy 10th anniversary to us! This month, Ashley reflects on the dream she dared pursue ten years ago, the terms we use to define ourselves, and the future of Girl Museum.

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In this podcast, Tia Shah explores the power of food in Indian culture. As she states, "Our personal, political, commercial, socio-cultural and …

In 2011, we launched Girl for Sale, an exhibition about art, poetry and multimedia on the topic of human trafficking. In honor of Human Trafficking …

Join us to ring in the new year with a reflection on girls, power, and history. Are we still haunted by ghosts over 300 years old? What does one of …

What holiday traditions are the most girl-powered? Discover the surprising history of Christmas in July, Hanukkah treats, Kwanzaa's founding, and …

Ashley interviews the authors of 'Wonder Girls' - photojournalist Paola Gianturco and her eleven-year-old granddaughter, Alex Sangster, who …

From Boston to Lexington to London, it’s clear that girls are in museums all around us. Yet their stories are often only footnotes - if they are mentioned at all. And when girls do take center stage, it is often in the …

Join Tiffany to discover why this Museum Day, we dont just celebrate women trailblazers - we also celebrate the girls blazing trails today.

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In this special episode, we remember the girls who were the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which happened 17 years ago today. Join Elizabeth Boyle to learn about the 9-11 Memorial Museum and the girls whose …

In her own "Living the Revolution"-inspired manifesto, Tiffany discusses the journey of telling girls' stories. Along the way, we've learned a lot, …

In 2018, we are celebrating several significant moments in suffrage history. 110 years ago, the first female member of parliament was elected in Finland, which was also the first country to introduce women’s suffrage. …

While researching various ‘girl queens’ - i.e., queens under the age of 21 - I came across a story that seemed absolutely fitting for this wonderful, …

Join Lexi and Tiffany to discuss what 'hyperconnected museums' are and how you can foster greater well-being in museums and your life! A celebration for International Museums Day 2018.

In celebration of our Heroines Quilt V: From Dark to Light exhibition, Tiffany explores the lives and works of female troubadours - known as trobairitz - during the 11th and 12th centuries. These incredible female poets …

Elizabeth Boyle takes us on an exploration of girls' experiences during the Atlantic Slave Trade, showing us why we know so little and yet how much we can discover from what we do know. 

It's the 100th anniversary of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"! Join us to discover her story and the stories of other young women who became science fiction legends, including Madeleine L'Engle, Octavia E. Butler, and …

At Girl Museum, we have made a commitment to celebrating young girls - in both the past and the present. This means that we usually celebrate historical and social topics, but today we'd like to turn to something that …

This year marks 100 years since the Russian Revolution of 1917. A lot has happened since the years leading up to the Russian Revolution, and girls …

Happy belated International Day of the Girl Child! This holiday, celebrated every year on October 11, focuses on galvanizing worldwide enthusiasm for …

Devon explores the complex world of female deities in Egyptian mythology.  In Part 2, discover Ma’at, Mut, Nephthys and Taweret.

How did the Classical world view the female body? Join Lucy Bickley to explore the philosophical and real world examples of how girls and women could …

Do you know the tale of the "stolen girls" of the Civil Rights Movement? Join Emily Chandler to explore the story of the Leesburg Stockade, an event …

Discover three of the most powerful figures in Greek mythology: Medusa, Hera, and Themis.  All three wielded considerable power over the gods and …

Think Anne Bonny, Mary Reed, Grace O'Malley were awesome? Wait until you hear about Ching Shih, the female Chinese pirate who rose from the lowliest …

What was life like for a girl in Ancient China? Join Devon Allen to explore girls' lives during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which reigned from 1675 to 256 BCE.

From convict to business mogul, uncover the life and times of Mary Haydock Reibey, a Lancashire girl who, in 1791, was arrested for stealing a horse …

Devon explores the complex world of female deities in Egyptian mythology.  In Part 1, discover Sekhmet, Isis, Hathor and Wadjet.

What was life like for a girl in ancient Mesopotamia? Journey with us to discover the lives of girls during the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian periods in celebration of our latest exhibition, Ancient Girls.

What can memoirs tell us about girlhood? Find out in this in-depth look at the lives of a girl in Nazi Germany, Hollywood, and Pentacostal …

Tiffany explores the history of International Women's Day, what you can do to celebrate, and how Girl Museum participates with the #5WomenArtists campaign.

Who said, "I hate silence, when it is time to speak"?  The answer awaits in our latest podcast, which delves into the lives of six incredible women in music history.  These women didn't just make awesome music - they …

Emily Chandler explores how women and girls are represented in Bollywood musicals.  She also talks with girls who are part of the Indian diaspora, …

Chelsea and Tiffany take an in depth look at six women who greatly impacted the fields of astronomy and space exploration.  Join them to discover how women paved the way for some of the greatest discoveries and …

Join us to explore the life and works of children's author Jacqueline Wilson, as told by one of her biggest fans - Junior Girl Emily Chandler!

It's our last news roundup podcast ever!  Tune in for exciting announcements on where girl news is going, and a roundup of the latest stories on girls from around the world.

It's sneak peek time!  Discover three amazing stories upcoming in our first exhibition of 2017 - 52.  52 explores fifty-two objects from museum …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl news from around the globe, including:

- What the US elections mean for women;
- New campaigns to combat …

Join Sarah Raine to discover the tales of Warrior Women from history, myth, and religion as we celebrate the launch of our latest exhibit, Warrior Princess.  Sarah also discusses the importance of storytelling, and how …

Join us for the latest girl-related news from around the world, including a special announcement about our latest fundraiser and how you can get these limited edition Girl Power shirts!

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Join our Junior Girls to explore how girls are represented in museums across Europe and the United States, in celebration of International Day of the Girl 2016.  Museums reviewed include the Confluence Museum, Hands on …

Join us as we round up the latest girl-related news for the month of September. Stories include updates on #BringBackOurGirls, new legislation on women's rights, details on the rise of acid attacks against young girls, …

Celebrate the launch of our latest exhibit, Gazed and Confused, with a special look at the stories behind five of the most influential and ground-breaking female artists of all time.  Join us to discover the stories of …

We round up the latest girl-related news for the month of August, including:

- firsts for women at the 2016 Olympics;

- updates on child marriage laws and incidents;

- discussions of the Burkini Ban in France; and

- …

What do Cleopatra, Sailor Moon, Eowyn, Buffy, and Wonder Woman have in common? Find out as we explore the lives and legacies of these incredible pop …

Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl news from around the globe.  This month, many major legal reforms have positively impacted girls and girls' rights in the US, UK, Gambia, and Tanzania.  Additionally, new …

Journey with us to World War II to discover the lives - and heartbreak - of the Kindertransport.  Full script included below.








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Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the globe.

 Discussions on the United State of Women, Education Cannot Wait fund, a

new female artist at the Met, ISIS's ongoing genocide, FGM, child

marriage, …

Uncover the ancient secrets of three incredible queens: Amanirenas, queen of the Kush who led a successfull rebellion against the Romans in …

We're rounding up the latest girl-related news for the month of May, including an awesome new contest from our friends at Global Girl Media!  Learn …

Celebrate International Museums Day 2016 with us as we journey around the world to uncover the cultural landscapes of girlhood.  


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Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the globe, including several incredible girls making waves in journalism and business!

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Helena Wallace explores how the punk movement challenged society, changing the experience in music, culture, and art for an entire generation of …

March was an INCREDIBLE month for girls around the world!  Discover all the great legislative strides, new programs, and incredible girls who made this year's Women's History Month awesome.

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How were the lives of German, Italian, and Japanese girls affected by World War II?  






What new opportunities - and threats - became part of their everyday existence? 






And what was life like for the most persecuted girls - …

How were the lives of British, American, French, and Soviet girls affected by World War II?  






What new opportunities - and threats - became part of their everyday existence?  






 Join Mary Horrell on a journey through the …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the globe for the month of February.  Learn about the gains and losses for girls, as well …

Erin Sykes takes us on a celebration of women who have, throughout history, taken part in what might be termed revolution -- any social or political …

The latest global development concerning girls, including:-- New reports on girls health & wellness;-- Laws that will benefit girls in the US & Zimbabwe;-- Winds for girls, including new apps + comics; and-- The …

In celebration of our 50th episode, we look at how girls and girlhood have evolved through history -- from our prehistoric roots to modern-day …

A short news roundup to end 2015 -- with lots of positive news for girls around the world!

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We continue our look at incredible queens with three queens all named Matilda -- and all related to one another!  Join us as we explore the lives of …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news, including lots of great advancements for girls rights, hashtag campaigns, and her own opinions on the terrorist attacks of November and how they relate to girls and women.

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Hillary Hanel discusses our latest exhibit, STEAM Girls.  She talks about inspiring women who combine STEM with the Arts, and her own experiences of STEAM in daily life.

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Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the world.  Stories include the new study Girls Speak Out, incredible girls standing up …

For IDG2015, four of our new UK-based Junior Girls took to the museums to analyze how girls are represented -- or not represented (!) -- in museums.  Join them on a journey into UK museums...and the girls who reside …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from September, including a lot of amazing hashtag campaigns and news about the Global Goals, education, and incredible girls around the world.

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In celebration of a very special milestone, Tiffany explores the lives of England's incredible queens: Boudicca, Matilda of Scotland, Eleanor of …

Gaming, STEM, education, new laws, and updates on the Chibok girls are featured in this month's News Roundup.  There's also the amazing stories of incredible girls working to make our world a better place, set new …

Tiffany explores the diverse world of young female video game characters as she discusses diversity, video games, and girls.  Part of our Gamer Girl exhibit, launching August 14, 2015.

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Special guest Daniel Floyd of Extra Credits joins us for a look at the origins of his channel and to discuss diversity in gaming.

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The latest girl news, including developments in eradicating child marriage, gender discrimination, and FGM.  We also look into the new Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeling, updates on #BringBackOurGirls, and the incredible …

Where are the girls in comics?  Tiffany talks the history of females comic book characters and introduces us to some of her favorite modern-day heroines hiding among cluttered comic store shelves.  

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Tiffany rounds up girl-related news in a brand new way!  Discusses international developments, legal victories, girls in sports, girls and fashion, and other incredible girls around the world.

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This month, Hillary discusses girls and toys.  She covers the history of girls' toys, current news and issues of gender, and her own experiences with toys.

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The latest girl-related news and stories of incredible girls from around the world.  Stories include new legislation, social movements to remove gender stereotypes in toys, and girls using their unique talents to make …

What does it mean to be sustainable?  What does that mean for girls?  And how does Girl Museum contribute to a more sustainable world?  Join Ashley Remer in this special podcast for International Museums Day 2015.

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We round up all the girl-related news for the month of April, and there is a LOT of positive news this month!  We also have an exceptional round-up of incredible girls -- and boys.  
Stories include #JusticeForLiz, …

We delve into a historical and artistic exploration of rape.   We look at how art has depicted rape from ancient times to today, exploring the …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news around the world for the month of March.  We delve into the Commission on the Status of Women, viral social media campaigns, new legislation in various countries, and a …

Our own STEM Girl, Hillary Hanel, explores our latest exhibit -- STEM Girls!  Hillary explores the place of girls and women in STEM fields, why these fields are important, and introduces us to a variety of STEM careers …

We round up the latest girl-related news from around the world.  Stories include incredible girls, movements for women's rights and justice, new legislation in the U.S. and Africa, and updates on ISIS and …

Explore the female leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with Junior Girl Hannah Hill.  We discuss women such as Coretta Scott King, Ella Baker, and Septima Clark, as well as the many unknown women found in images from …

Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news, including stories from the United Nations, new campaigns and landmark achievements for girls, and updates on ongoing campaigns such as #BringBackOurGirls.  She also …

In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month and #NHTAD, we look at our 2010 exhibition, Girl for Sale.  Join us for a peak at the artworks and poetry of and by girl who have been victims of human trafficking. …

Junior Girl Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the world.  Feature stories include our incredible girls, reports on the state of children around the world, and a look at the effects of …

How were surfer girls represented in fine art?  What do these representations tell us about the history of girls in surfing?  We look at female surfers in art from the time of European arrival until the mid-twentieth …

Junior Girl Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl-related news for the month of November!  Stories include #16days, an update on #BringBackOurGirls, elections, new campaigns, and info on our upcoming exhibition …

Explore the history of girls in sports through art!  We take a look at art from the Ancient Greeks to the early 20th century to show how girls in art have -- and have not -- been shown engaged in sporting activities. …

Junior Girl Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl-related news.  New studies, new campaigns, and tons of incredible girls happened in October!  We also delve into news on FGM, legislation, the Islamic State, and an …

For #IDG2014, we're exploring how girls are represented in museums around the world!  Join special guest Tamara Patten from the Te Papa Museum, Junior Girls Hillary Hanel and Sarah Jackson, and Head GIrl Ashley Remer to …

Junior Girl Tiffany rounds up Septembers news around the world.  She discusses new data on child marraige, cases on female genital mutilation, updates on #BringBackOurGirls, gender equality, and the recently launched …

Junior Girl Tiffany explores the history of illustrated princess in this Girls in Art episode.  She journeys from the mid-1800s to today, exploring the changes in depcitions of princesses throughout Western children's …

Junior Girl Tiffany rounds up girl-related news from August.  She discusses recent developments across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia that impact girls.  Tiffany also provides an update on the kidnapped Nigerian …

Head Girl Ashley Remer gives a sneak peak of our upcoming exhibition, Illustrated Girls!  What are Illustrated Girls?  What do illustrations of girls …

Junior Girl Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the world.  She updates us on the latest United Nations programs, national legislation, #BringBackOurGirls and the Chibok kidnappings, and …

What do the Norse goddesses say about Norse women?  Junior Girl Tiffany delves into the lives of Freyja, Lady Sif, Skadi, and Idunn to explore what …

Our June News Roundup features many stories on progress in the fight to end violence against women, an update on the kidnapped girls in Nigeria, and …

Junior Girls Casey and Sarah discuss women in the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, from the muses who inspired these works to the implications of Pre-Raphaelite depictions of women from the Victorian period to today.

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In our May 2014 News Roundup, we look at many stories - good and bad - from around the world.  Junior Girl Tiffany provides special reports on the kidnapped girls in Nigera  and #BringBackOurGirls as well as the recent …

Episode Nine is all about Ancient Girls and Female Cave Artists. How much do you know about girls of the earliest human times? This great episode was researched and written by Magda and Abbie, and hosted by Head Girl …

This episode is our April 2014 Girl News Round up, brought to you by Junior girl Tiffany. Lots of good and not-so-good things happening in the world for girls this month.

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Welcome to our better-late-than-never second 'Girls in Art' podcast. Head Girl Ashley E Remer discusses the girls in Impressionist artist Renoir's paintings. Hope you enjoy.

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Time is flying! 2014 is rolling on and we thank you for joining us for our March girl new roundup. From child marriage to banning bossy, Tiffany …

This is our first International Women's Day podcast episode. We explore the history and reasons for celebrating this and Women's History Month, with additional reports from Hillary on women in engineering (STEM) and …

Thanks again for tuning in. This episode is our round up of girl news from around the world for February 2014. Your host is Junior GIrl Tiffany R. Hope it is enjoyable and enlightening.

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This is our first short, but sweet, 'Girls in Art' podcast featuring the painting Girl with the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer from1665. Junior Girl Sarah Jackson explores ideas behind this painting, including ideas …

Thanks for tuning in to our first round up of girls in the news for 2014. Actually, it's mostly a recap of 2013. We are also really happy to have a recurring segment by our friends at Global Girl Media, sharing their …

Welcome back to GirlSpeak!
This is the first of two special sub episodes that include excerpts from our 'Girls in the Museum' event held on October 12, 2013 at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in …

Welcome to GirlSpeak!

This podcast is produced by Girl Museum, the first and only museum in the world dedicated to celebrating girlhood. GirlSpeak is …