The Queen's Silk

Jhansi ki Rani, or the Queen of Jhansi, led a rebellion against the British that ended in horrible tragedy... but a tragedy that emboldened a nation to fight against the oppression surrounding them. Where do we find courage and motivation to act? How does our environment impact what we accomplish?

This week we're discussing the life of Alexandra Romanov, the last Czarina of Russia and the events that led up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Knowing the patterns of a revolution can help you avoid them in your own life.

You may not know this, but George Washington was a bit of a homebody -- and when he couldn't go home, his home, Martha Washington, found her way to him. Today we talk about the role Martha Washington played in the success of the Revolutionary War and her time as the first First Lady of the United States.

Marie Antoinette's older, but less well known sister, is our woman of the week! Maria Carolina was the queen of Naples during the French Revolution and was, as Napoleon declared, "The only man in Naples." Biography: In the Shadow of the Empress by Nancy Gladstone

Malala Yousafzai, education advocate and the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, survived an assassination and terrorist attack on her life because of her desire to learn and her willingness to help other young women maintain their rights to education. How does this apply to motherhood? you'll see :)

Three women were the bane of Frederick the Great's existence and nearly brought him to his knees: Maria Theresa of Austria-Hungary, Madame de Pompadour of France, and Empress Elizabeth of Russia. #girlbossesforthewin Biography: In the Shadow of the Empress by Nancy Goldstone

Maiden. Commander. Martyr. Savior of France. Joan of Arc was all of these things, and so much more. She inspired her downtrodden countrymen to raise their swords and fight again, and would not rest until Charles the Dauphin was on the throne. Terrified of her influence and success, her enemies burned her at the stake.

Our first episode about Motherhood! Inspired by Pamela Drukerman's Bringing Up Bebe, Tami and Anne delve into motherhood, teaching children, and guiding children as they grow and develop.

It's been one year since we got started! Celebrate with us and tune in to hear our thoughts on past episodes, behind the scenes, and hear some.. well... maybe a little bit too dark jokes.... To claim your prize: -Follow us on your preferred podcast platform -Leave us a rating -Visit our profile on Instagram, @queenssilkpodcast , and leave the comment "First Listener" and tag a friend that you think of as a queen (or king!) -We will contact you with further instructions to claim your prize :) -This offer lasts until May 31, 2024

This week we're discussing the investigation of Norah Vincent into the world of men -- her hypothesis? Men have this privilege in society that makes it easier for them to succeed. We'll discuss her findings and take a look at society's expectations across the board. To learn more about her story, check out her memoire Self-Made Man. Also! It's been one whole year since we got started! Send us your questions or comments for our next episode! All entrees need to be sent as a message to our email at thequeenssilkpodcast@gmail.com or as a message on Instagram or Facebook by May 11th!

Charla Muller, author of the memoir 365 Nights and Pretty Takes Practice, decided to give her husband a gift for his 40th birthday that he would never forget.

Eva Peron was a model, actress, radio host, and eventually the First Lady of Argentina. We discuss the facts vs. fictions surrounding her story, her rise to power in Argentina, and her plateau among European elites. Biography: Eva Peron by Nicholas Fraser and Marysa Navarro.

"Off with their heads!" For Elizabeth I, who grew up with her father, Henry VIII in fact, chopping off his wives' heads, and then her sister, Mary I, AKA Bloody Mary, also beheading those she disagreed with... It's a rather morbid joke, but Elizabeth I was known for making it. Elizabeth I, AKA the Virgin Queen, was also incredibly good at using her status as an unmarried queen to create treaties and promote the best of men, skills she used to lead England into the Golden Age, or the Elizabethan Era of England. She also used pirates to give England access to the new world, so if you were wondering if she's one of Anne's favorites, you are correct :)

Inspired by the film Leap Year starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, Tami and I talk about the representation of women in films, the Bechdel test, and some deeper themes in chick flicks as we gear up to discuss relationships between men and women. Chick flicks that are discussed: 1. Leap Year, starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode 2. This Means War, starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hardy 3. Austenland, starring Keri Russell, JJ Fields, Jane Seymore, and Jennifer Coolige There will be spoilers in this episode.

"Some women really don't know how great they are. They come to us all vogue on the outside and vague on the inside." Beauty and cosmetics businesswoman Mary Kay Ash left a legacy for women who want to be beautiful on the inside and outside and have the opportunity to build and create something for themselves. DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored message; we do not discuss the Mary Kay company. As always, we are focused on Mary Kay Ash as a woman and the life she lived.

We went to a Punjabi wedding in India! Here's our experience and our thoughts -- Please keep in mind, this is our experience as outsiders, not as experts. Happy Valentines Day!

The Unsinkable Molly Brown in a common figure on Broadway, in the movies, and in the American conscious. Her story is a perfect American Tall Tale of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps and living the American dream in the West. But did you know she was a real woman? That her actual name was Margaret Brown? That she and her husband laid the ground work for Denver, Colorado? Well, now you do.

Living in the same time period as Georgiana Spencer, Abigail Adams managed to create full financial freedom for herself through investment and opportunity. And she helped lay the groundwork for the freedoms all Americans experience today :)

Georgiana Spencer was one of the first influencers in the late 1700s, setting social fashions, hosting amazing parties, creating political spectacles, and, at one point, had more influence over the British Parliament than the prime minister or the prince of Wales. She was also, at one point, $36,000,000 dollars in debt. So... let's talk about how to avoid that. Biography: The Duchess by Amanda Foreman Music: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, by George Friedric Handel

Princess Diana! I’ll be honest, she was before our time, but we’ll do our best to honor the woman that she was :)