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This episode's guest is Maud Newton, author of Ancestor Trouble, A Reckoning and A Reconcilitation. She is also a guest at the Miami Book Fair, an annual book festival in Miami, Florida that runs from Nov 13- Nov 20. On the episode we chat about her book, dealing with families at Thanksgiving and what it means to live in the South and learn about your ancestors. To see Maud at the MBF and find out about more authors that will be there visit miamibookfair.com and follow MBF at @miamibookfair #miamibookfair2022

Jacinda Townsend, a native of South Central Kentucky and author of Mother Country, is this episode's guest and in November she will be at the Miami Book Fair which runs from November 13-20th at Miami Dade College. Jacinda is on to talk with us about her book Mother Country and how her childhood in the South influences her career. The Things that Pissed Us Off are schools being segregated and Raphael Warnock not being the clear leader in his race.  Go See Jacinda at the Miami Book Fair! 

Michelle Waymire, founder of Young & Scrappy, is this episode's guest. She chats with us about her career as a financial advisor & coach, financial literacy, why it's important, and how women and femme-identifying individuals in the South can make the most of our money to live our best lives and experience financial freedom. The Things that Pissed Us Off are pets (even though we love them dearly) and Wordpress. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Victoria Woodhull, Wall Street's first woman broker and women's suffrage activist. Resources: Young and Scrappy Erin Lowery

With all that has gone on this Summer, it felt like a great time to have an episode on self care. Soapy Jones, from Left Hand Soap Company, is on to chat with us about skin care as self care, her soap company and ways Soapy uses her business' visibility to push for social change in the American South. Plus we get tips on how to best take care of our skin before, during and after going to a protest. The Things that Piss Us Off are real estate developers buying up whole blocks and ... Find Left Hand Soap Company: @lefthandsoapco Left Hand Soap Company

With the May leak of the Supreme Court Justice's opinion on Roe vs Wade and the ruling looming April Greene, operations coordinator for the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund, is on to talk about the consequences of Roe v Wade being overturned, what it means for people in the South and how reproductive advocates have been preparing for what comes next. We also chat about the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund. The Things that Pissed Us Off are pregnancy outcomes already being scrutinized and criminalized and politician's inaction on gun control. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Byllye Avery, a reproductive justice advocate. Resources:  Blue Ridge Abortion Fund ARC Southeast Yellowhammer Fund

This episode's guest is Weonhee Anne Shin, a parent, activist and member of the Asian American Voices for Education. She's on to chat with us about her work as an activist with AAVEd, her experiences growing up in the South and why it's important that K-12 education includes Asian American History. The Things that Pissed Us Off are surface level thought about anti-racism and GOP Senator Bill Cassidy being racist regarding maternal mortality. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Anna May Wong, an actor. This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, Unforgiven by Rebecca Zanetti. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com.

This episode's guest is Maigan Sullivan. She grew up in Northeast Alabama and that influenced her decision to co-found The Invisible Histories Project. We chat about the IHP's goal to make visible and preserve the history of the queer and trans Communities in the Deep South. The Things that Pissed Us Off are driving etiquette and Atlanta's housing market being unaffordable. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Minnie Bruce Pratt. Resources: Invisible Histories Project

Midwifery is an art. One in which Stephanie Mitchell, is well versed. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Birth Sanctuary Gainesville On this episode Stephanie talks about practicing midwifery, representation in the field, the ludicrous legal hoops Alabama has set up for midwives and rural reproductive healthcare. We also talk about Birth Sanctuary Gainesville, Alabama's first freestanding birth center. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Margaret Charles Smith, the midwife who "who never lost a mother, and rarely lost a baby". The Things That Pissed Us Off are Instagram/Social Media and a constant dripping in a wall. Resources: The Birth Sanctuary Gainesville IG: @birthsanctuary , @doctor_midwife

Happy Earth Day, Y'all! In celebration of Earth Day Jess Hunt-Ralston, co-founder of Little Otter Skincare, comes on to chat about her sustainable skincare company, growing up in North Georgia, how she hopes her company makes an impact on how people and companies think about sustainability.  The Things that Pissed Us Off are Trader Joe's boxed cornbread and Bermuda grass.  The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the woman who saved the Everglades. Resources: Little Otter This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title, Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George. Find out more at KensingtonBooks.com

This week is the 5th anniversary of Not Your Little Lady. In that time the show has been a place to highlight women and femme-identifying individuals in the American South doing amazing things or standing up for a cause, but we've never actually dove into the history of feminism in the region.  In celebration of 5 years and also the 101st episode Dr. Jessie Wilkerson, associate professor at West Virginia University, Carnegie Fellow and author of To Live Here You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice , is here to guide us through the history of feminism in the American South and talk about Southerners' relationship to the word "feminist". The Who's that Lady (from History)? is changed to Who are those Ladies (from History)? that include Belle Hooks, Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamner, Florence Reece and many others mentioned in the episode. The Things that Pissed Us Off are the false hope in the "American Dream" and capitalism.  Resources: Dr. Jessie Wilkerson Twitter: @Dr_JessieW SONG Black Mama Bailout Pauli Murray This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title, Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George. Find out more at KensingtonBooks.com This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title,

Hopeless romantic? This episode is for you. Cheris Hodges, a romance novelist based in the American South, comes on the show to chat about being a romance novelist in the region, her series on the Richardson Sisters and ways the romance genre empowers women. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, an American romance novelist. The Things that Pissed Us Off are disrespectful comments towards women reporting on sports and people getting their feelings hurt because they didn't express their needs. Resources: Cheris Hodges Twitter: @CherisHodges The Richardson Sisters Novels Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Finally, we are back with the first episode of the new season. This episode is a deep dive into the genre of Metal and it’s sub-genres. Anna S. Rogers, a lecturer at the University of Georgia in the Sociology department and co-author of “Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture, is the guest. Anna talks about how discovering her favorite band, Korn, was thought to be a sexist and problematic band lead her to begin researching music and gender dynamics. We also discuss how she got into metal, hypermasculinity in the genre, mosh pits, feminism and doing gender. Plus we get into what metal culture looks like in the American South and how gender norms of the region have influenced it. The Things thatPissed Us Off are Revolver magazine only featuring women in metal when it’s related to their looks and getting ourselves worked up over nothing. The Who’s that Lady (from History)? is Maria Brink, lead singer of In This Moment. Resources: Anna S. Rogers  Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture  In This Moment Butcher Babies Jinger Arch Enemy Maria Brink  

This episode's guest is Adrienne van der Valk. She made her first appearance on the show back in 2019, but this episode's topic is different. This time we're chatting about her journey to and maintaining a sober lifestyle, sobriety during the Holiday season and the REVA Recovery program she and Erin Ranta started. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Mercedes McCambridge, actress and substance use disorder activist. The Things that Pissed Us Off are lack of non-alcoholic drink options. Resources: https://revarecovery.com/ Mercedes McCambridge This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title from Mary Jo Putney, Once A Laird. Not Your Little Lady is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!      

On this episode Allison chats with Summer Fraley, the creator of Sprix. Summer talks about how an idea she had when using the restroom turned into her taking on the title of product designer. We also talk about what her product does and why it is important to have those who identify as women in the product designer field. The Things that Pissed Us Off are technology and people. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of Kevlar. Resources: Stephanie Kwolek Sprix This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title from Mary Jo Putney, Once A Laird. Not Your Little Lady is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

It's Halloween! Allison couldn't let her favorite holiday pass without an episode dedicated to the dark, sinister and spooky. This episode's guest is Mary Kay McBrayer. She is the author of America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster. On the episode we chat about what inspired her to write the book, Jane Toppan and how the true crime genre is viewed in the American South. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Jane Toppan. The Things that Pissed Us Off are leaky roofs and dating. Not Your Little Lady is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Reference: Mary Kay McBrayer

It's almost Indigenous Peoples Day and in honor of that this episode's guest is Sky Sampson, director of Western Carolina University's Cherokee Center Staff and enrolled member of the Eastern Band Cherokee Indians. On the episode we chat about the history of Cherokee Tribes, the EBCI, the importance of land acknowledgements and how to best honor indigenous people. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Lula Leta Owl Gloyne, the first EBCI registered nurse.

Y'all may have seen this episode's guest on a LinkedIn post that went viral or on Instagram. The guest is Ryann Mason, a nurse and the 2020/2021 Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. She's on to talk to us about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, her role as beauty queen, her transition to using a wheelchair and disability activism in the South. The Things that Pissed Us Off are those who won't let you repeat a story and construction making a place of work inaccessible.  The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Kitty Cone, a disability rights activist. Resources:  - National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities.   - United Spinal Association - Americans with Disabilities Act - Chronically_Ry - Chronically_Ry on YouTube

This episode features someone from Allison's hometown of Ringgold, Georgia. Her name is Holly McCormack and she is one of four candidates running to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District - which for those of you who don't know it is the district currently represented by the dreaded Marjorie Taylor Greene. Holly talks about what the 14th district is like, her platform, why she is running and Marjorie Taylor Greene's nonsense.  The Things that Pissed Us Off are MTG's misinformation Tweeting and vaccine reluctance.  The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Martha Berry, founder of Berry College.  Resources: Holly4Congress.com Martha Berry

On this episode Allison talks to friend and former co-worker Allison Kwesell, an assistant professor in Risk/Crisis Communications for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and photojournalist. We chat about Living Isolated: A Visual Narrative research project that had people across the US - including host Allison - document how they experienced COVID-19 and the pandemic. We also talk about how her time documenting crisis and conflict situations from around the world including her work in Japan influenced Living Isolated. Plus how the research could help in future crisis situations. The Things that Pissed Us Off are car break ins and people not appreciating audio as a storytelling medium. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Luisa Capetillo, a feminist and activist. Resources: Luisa Capetillo  

This episode's topic is one that is pretty divisive and will cause some of y'all to quickly move along. But! Before you do so I encourage you to stay and download this educational conversation about snakes with Melissa Mattee Murphy, a Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent. We talk about the types of snakes in the South, where their bad reputation comes from, what to do if a snake bites you and other general facts about these reptiles. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Grace Olive Wiley, an entomologist and snake collector. The Things that Pissed Us Off are ghosting and people who kill snakes. Resources: Melissa's IG: @lesseroftwoweevils Fulton County Cooperative Extention Grace Olive Wiley