Jul 25, 202552 minS1
<p>It’s 1914: Belle da Costa Greene pens a moving letter to Eleanor Elkins Widener, still grieving the loss of her son—Harvard graduate and passionate bibliophile Harry Elkins Widener—who perished on the Titanic. This...
About this Podcast:
Boss Like Belle blends history and personal growth through stories of Belle da Costa Greene and Anne-Marie Eze. Belle, a Black woman passing as white, became a trailblazer at J. P. Morgan's library and inspired The Personal Librarian. Her legacy empowers Anne-Marie, a Harvard librarian, to lead boldly a century later. Join Anne-Marie, leadership expert Rachael Lowell Ellison, and guests to explore audacity and empowerment. Uncover how linking past and present can inspire bold steps in your journey. Produced by La Central Podcasts, supported by Harvard Library and the Morgan Library & Museum.
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What is Boss Like Belle about?
Boss Like Belle blends history and personal growth through stories of Belle da Costa Greene and Anne-Marie Eze. Belle, a Black woman passing as white, became a trailblazer at J. P. Morgan's library and inspired The Personal Librarian. Her legacy empowers Anne-Marie, a Harvard librarian, to lead boldly a century later.
What has Boss Like Belle covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 8: So Beautifully Preserved at Harvard (Season Finale)" (25 July 2025, 52 minutes), "Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Harvard's Widener Library with Peter Accardo" (21 May 2025, 38 minutes), and "Episode 7: Appalled by the Avalanche" (10 April 2025, 71 minutes).
How often does Boss Like Belle publish?
Boss Like Belle publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Boss Like Belle?
Booking probability for Boss Like Belle is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Boss Like Belle requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Boss Like Belle's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Boss Like Belle?
The strongest fits for Boss Like Belle are Libraries, Archives & Web Portals. Boss Like Belle has a history audience.
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Boss Like Belle is a history podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 21, 202538 minS1
<p>Ever wondered about the stories hidden behind the walls of Harvard’s iconic Widener Library? In this special bonus episode, I take you inside Widener on my very first day as Director of the Public Engagement Project...
Episode #7
Episode 7: Appalled by the Avalanche
Apr 10, 20251h 11mS1<p>It’s 1938: Belle stands on the brink of becoming a fellow of the Medieval Academy of America amidst stiff competition from male Ivy League professors. Inspired by her appointment, Anne-Marie Eze embraces her identity...
Episode #6
Episode 6: The Cleverest Girl I Know
Feb 18, 202539 minS1<p>It's 1912: Belle makes headlines for challenging traditional gender roles through her high-profile career and bold fashion choices. Over a century later, Anne-Marie Eze draws inspiration from Belle's...
- Jan 7, 202531 minS1
<p>Isn't it amazing how my co-host, @Rachael Lowell Ellison, interprets Belle's leadership style through a modern lens, making it practical and applicable for you? In this engaging bonus episode, I switch things up by...
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Episode #5
Episode 5: A Club of Women
Dec 17, 202450 minS1<p>It's 1944: Belle co-founds the Hroswitha Club, a society for women bibliophiles, in response to exclusion from the men-only Grolier Club. Inspired by Belle’s vision, Anne-Marie seeks out Black women library...
- Nov 26, 202427 minS1
<p>Do you love the theme music for the Boss Like Belle podcast? You're in for a treat! </p> <p>Dive into the full version of the rap, "The Ballad of Belle da Costa Greene," and discover the fascinating origin story...
Episode #4
Episode 4: Impossible to Leave Germany
Nov 21, 202438 minS1<p>It's 1937: Belle defies the Nazi regime by attempting to rescue Otto Homburger, an art historian labeled "non-Aryan" because of his Jewish ancestry. Today, Anne-Marie reconnects with Binalakshmi Nepram, a women’s...
- Nov 15, 202430 minS1
<p>Do you love the theme music for the Boss Like Belle podcast? You're in for a treat! 🎶 Dive into the full version of the rap, "The Ballad of Belle da Costa Greene," and discover the fascinating origin story behind...
Episode #3
Episode 3: Immaculate Frogs
Nov 4, 202439 minS1<p>It's 1921: Belle becomes a mother at 41, as does Anne-Marie a century later. Both embrace late parenthood after assuming children weren’t in their future. Inspired by Belle, Anne-Marie learns to boss like a mom...
Episode #2
Episode 2: My Beloved Mentor
Oct 19, 202436 minS1<p>It's 1934: Belle advocates fiercely for “the best men (women!)” at Baltimore’s Walters Art Gallery, ensuring her protégé Dorothy Miner earns a higher salary than her male peers. Jump to today, Anne-Marie feels...
Episode #1
Episode 1: Belle & Me
Oct 18, 202420 minS1<p>Meet Belle and Anne-Marie, two Black librarians born a century apart and with a lot in common despite living in very different times. When Anne-Marie is struggling with imposter syndrome after being promoted in her...
Boss Like Belle
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Oct 10, 20243 minS1<p>Dive into Boss Like Belle, a podcast that blends history and personal growth through the stories of Belle da Costa Greene and Anne-Marie Eze. Belle, a Black woman who passed as white, becoming a cultural trailblazer...
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Lisa Fagin Davis
Professor of Practice in Manuscript Studies at the Simmons University School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University School of Library and Information Science
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Rosanne Austin
former California state prosecutor, bestselling author, founder of 'From Maybe to Baby' coaching practice, The Fearlessly Fertile Method
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Nahir Otaño Gracia
Medievalists of Color
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