THE GIRL SCOUT Juliette Gordon Low

About this episode

This episode explores the life and impact of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America, highlighting her contributions to empowering girls.

Juliette Gordon Low was a classic Southern Belle when she married her handsome prince. But she learned the hard way that "happily ever after" is a harmful fantasy. We can do better for girls, she said: and we must. Rallying all the women around her, she founded Girl Scouts of America, empowering girls to build strength and character, and blaze new trails. Her global impact today is immeasurable. Join us on location at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum in Savannah, Georgia for this inspiring story of how women change the world. ________________ GET INVOLVED! Check out the World Association of Girl Scouts & Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of America. Buy cookies from your local girl scouts! Get the delightful 1913 Girl Scout Handbook ⁠HERE⁠, or read a free digital copy ⁠HERE⁠. Join us on our next adventure! ⁠⁠What'sHerName TOURS⁠⁠. This episode was recorded by Marc Nelson on location at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum in Savannah, Georgia. Special thanks to Shannon Browning-Mullis, Kate Walker, and Kristin Mikels, and to the participants of our 2025 What'sHerName Savannah Tour who joined in the fun! Music featured in this episode: Serenade Op. 6 by Josef Suk…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Katie Nelson, Olivia Meikle

Topics covered

• Girl Scouts
• women empowerment
• Juliette Gordon Low
• history
• Southern Belle
• cultural impact

Keywords

• Juliette Gordon Low
• Girl Scouts
• women empowerment
• Savannah
• history
• Southern Belle
• cultural impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Girl Scouts of America

Places: Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

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