Who is Malala? A question that once shook the world—asked in the face of death, now answered with unwavering bravery. Today, we uncover the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl who risked her life to stand up for girls' right to education and has since become a global symbol of resilience. Join us as we explore her journey, the impact of her fight, and the legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world. Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcast Sources: Muhammad Salman Khan, Women’s markets: The everyday affective dimensions of Taliban’s violence in Swat, Pakistan, Geoforum, Volume 138. https://malala.org/ Malala Yousafzai-Biography Moving moments from Malala's BBC diary Malala Yousafzai’s Dad On the Importance Of Girls Education Evaluating the Cultural and Social Impacts of the 2009 Military Operation in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): A Case Study of Operation Rah-e-Rast Malala Yousafzai Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2 Years After Shooting Malala Yousafzai- Nobel Lecture United Nations- Messengers of Peace- Malala Yousafzai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 14, 16, and 18, sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen and their friend Hannie Schaft became brave resistance fighters against the Nazis during WWII. With their lives on the line, they carried out some of the most dangerous missions in the resistance, standing up against tyranny and leaving a legacy that has inspired women all over the world. Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcast Sources: Brady, Tim. Three Ordinary Girls. Kensington, 2024. This Teenager Killed Nazis With Her Sister During WWII Schaft, Hannie (1920–1945)- Encyclopedia Overlooked No More: Hannie Schaft, Resistance Fighter During World War II Hannie Schaft, the redheaded girl Her War Never Stopped  Hannie Schaft: the Dutch spy who was executed by the Nazis Freddie Oversteegen, Teenage Resistance Fighter Who Assassinated Nazis, Has Died at 92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From inventors and activists to outlaws and criminal masterminds, join Cassie and Danielle each week as they dive into the stories of incredible women who prove their skills reach far beyond the kitchen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep in Europe’s oldest forest once lived a witch… or at least that’s what people called her. Simona Kossak, defined by her anything-but-ordinary life, was a biologist and Professor of Forest Sciences who dedicated herself to protecting the Białowieża Forest’s fragile ecosystem. Living in a remote cabin surrounded by her wild companions, she was as fierce in her activism as in her love for nature, leaving a lasting legacy on both science and conservation. Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcast  Sources: The Extraordinary Life of Simona Kossak -Scroll down to see the iconic image of Simona and her boar, Zabka! The Badass Story of Simona Kossak Legendary Conservationist Simona Kossak Lived Her Life in a Forest Hut With a Lynx, a Boar and a Terrorist Crow Białowieża Forest- UNESCO World Heritage Poland faces €100,000-a-day fines over illegal logging in Białowieża forest Effectiveness of an acoustic wildlife warning device using natural calls to reduce the risk of train collisions with animals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices