Movers and Shakers: Lis Hartel
Lis Hartel (1921-2009) overcame almost total paralysis to pursue her dream of Olympic horseback riding. This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen, martial artists, and ot...
20 Mars 20235min
Movers and Shakers: Kitty O'Neil
Kitty O'Neil (1946-2018) had an insatiable need for speed. She pushed her body to the limit to break land, sea, and air records. This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen...
17 Mars 20237min
Movers and Shakers: Keiko Fukuda
Keiko Fukuda (1913-2013) was the first–and as of now, the only–woman to achieve the highest rank in the art of judo. She lived her life by the motto she used on the mat: “Be strong. Be gentle. Be beau...
16 Mars 20236min
Movers and Shakers: Katie Sandwina
Katie Sandwina (1884-1952) was a circus performer who shocked audiences with both her formidable strength and classic femininity. She was commonly known as “Lady Hercules” and “The Strongest Woman in ...
15 Mars 20235min
Movers and Shakers: Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei (1939-2016) was the first woman to summit Mount Everest. This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen, martial artists, and other pioneering women who've used th...
14 Mars 20236min
Movers and Shakers: Helen Gibson
Helen Gibson (1892-1977) was Hollywood’s very first professional stuntwoman. Over the course of her career, she appeared in hundreds of movies, jumping onto moving trains, and hanging off of gallopin...
13 Mars 20237min
Movers and Shakers: Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon (1925-2000) was a true Broadway icon. Her status as a triple threat dancer, actor and singer earned her four Tony awards during her career. This month, we're talking about movers and shak...
10 Mars 20236min
Movers and Shakers: Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) was a classic American performer who dazzled the world with her talents for 65 years. From the vaudeville circuit to Broadway to the big screen, she graced every type of stag...
9 Mars 20237min
