Episode 253: Hoes of History: Nellie Bly

The Homance Chronicles

Nellie Bly, a trailblazing journalist, adventurer, and advocate who shattered barriers and changed the face of journalism forever. Nellie Bly's life was an incredible journey marked by courage, tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of truth.

In the late 19th century, Nellie Bly burst onto the scene with her groundbreaking investigative reporting. She fearlessly tackled societal issues, from exposing the grim conditions within mental institutions with her daring undercover work in the infamous Blackwell's Island asylum to her unparalleled around-the-world journey inspired by Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days."

As we peel back the layers of Nellie Bly's life, we'll uncover her unyielding determination to break free from the conventional roles assigned to women during her time. From her early struggles to be taken seriously as a journalist to her record-breaking accomplishments that solidified her legacy, Nellie's story is one of audacity and empowerment.

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