The Inventing HerStory podcast

Who actually invented the first computer program, discovered the first complete dinosaur fossil, and so much more!? She did! The Inventing Herstory podcast explores the lives of influential women scientists and inventors (who you’ve maybe never heard about) and their world-changing inventions and discoveries (which you DEFINITELY know about)! Join us as we learn all about HerStory.

The Inventing HerStory podcast is a science podcast hosted by Valentina Furlanetto and Amy Bondy, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Valentina Furlanetto and Amy Bondy hosts The Inventing HerStory podcast, a science show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Melitta Benz - Pour Some Coffee On Me

  Nov 10, 202548 minS1

  <p>Tired of bitter coffee grounds ruining your morning brew? So was Melitta Benz—and she decided to do something about it! Using a simple piece of blotting paper and a brass pot, this inventive German housewife revolutionized the way the world drinks coffee. Her creation of the paper coffee filter not only brewed a smoother cup but also sparked the birth of the Melitta company, still a household name today. Follow us in this episode of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to discover how Melitta's innovation transformed coffee culture forever and built a strong business that continues to filter through hi...

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  Episode #22

  Sameera Moussa - Peace, Power, and Particles

  Oct 28, 202549 minS1

  <p>Have you ever wondered how one scientist could turn something as dangerous as radiation into a tool for healing? This week, we’re diving into the life of Sameera Moussa, the brilliant Egyptian physicist who believed in “Atoms for Peace” long before it was popular. From her groundbreaking research on using radioactive elements for medical treatment to her fierce advocacy for accessible science, Sameera’s story shines bright against a turbulent political backdrop. Follow us in this episode of The Inventing Herstory Podcast to learn how she became a role model for young scientists—and the mystery behind her untimely d...

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  Episode #21

  Lillian Moller Gilbreth - She Can Bake Her Cake (And Have Time To Eat It Too!)

  Oct 13, 20251h 2mS1

  <p>Have you ever wondered who made your kitchen so efficient—or why your oven, sink, and fridge are placed just so? This week, we’re stepping into the life of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, the brilliant engineer and psychologist (not to mention, mother of 12!) who turned motion studies into inventions, particularly in the household. From factory floors to family kitchens, Lillian designed a “step-saving” kitchen that let women quite literally bake their cake and save time so they could find work outside the house. Follow us in episode twenty one of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to learn how her clever designs...

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  Episode #20

  Inge Lehmann - Journey to the (Solid) Center of the Earth

  Mar 25, 202549 minS1

  <p>Think of the layers of the Earth as an onion, a slice of cake, or better yet, a Ferrero Rocher; a chocolate with a wafer outer crust, a creamy filling and a solid hazelnut in the center. If this analogy is true, then Inge Lehmann is the Danish seismologist who discovered the hazelnut in the center of the earth.</p><p>Ok ok, it's not a gigantic hazelnut, but it's still a solid core! In 1936 Inge Lehmann<b> </b>deciphered the Earth's hidden structure by studying seismic waves from earthquakes, something no one else had noticed.</p><p>But...

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  Episode #19

  Marie Tharp - Drifters vs. Mobilists: The Discovery of Continental Drift

  Feb 10, 202548 minS1

  <p>Have you ever looked at a world map and wondered HOW did the continents end up where they currently are, oceans apart? This week we’re diving deep—literally—into the life of Marie Tharp, the woman who mapped the ocean floor and turned the scientific world upside down. Before her, no one knew that continents could drift—now they can’t stop! Follow us in episode nineteen of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to  learn all about Marie's detailed data analysis that changed the way the world is viewed. Spoiler: Her maps helped prove continental drift, but did she get the cre...

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