Hidden Heroines of History

Literacy: A Mother's Dream with Jane Austen's Niece

Grab a cup of tea with host Gayvin Powers, Caroline Knight, Jane Austen’s Niece, and Clare Draycott on S:1 E:2, A Year of Literacy. Discover how a child’s ability to read unlocks a mother’s deepest dream for their future. They delve into reading history, and US and UK education,. Let this timeless wisdom inspire your own journey today. Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and iHeartRadio! EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Niece Reclaims Jane Austen Legacy

Celebrate Season 1 with an exclusive video from The Hidden Heroines of History podcast! Host Gayvin Powers sits down with extraordinary guest, Caroline J. Knight, the fifth-great-niece of Jane Austen to grow up at Chawton House. In this standout Season 1 highlight, Caroline opens up about the emotional pressures and ultimate triumph of writing her own book while navigating the monumental literary legacy of her aunt. It’s an inspiring, intimate conversation about identity, history, and finding your own voice when living in the shadow of genius.

S:1 E:10 - Anne Bradstreet - First Colonial Poet

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Grab a fresh cup of tea and get ready for the spectacular Season One finale of Hidden Heroines of History! In this captivating episode, writer and host Gayvin Powers sits down with the brilliant writer Clare Draycott to explore the fierce spirit of America’s first published poet, Anne Bradstreet. Navigating the hardships of the harsh New World, Anne was remarkably courageous and ahead of her time. As a devout Puritan woman living under strict colonial expectations, she navigated conviction, permission, and survival.  Gayvin and Clare get the tea on why is she succeeded when a contemporary failed and her bravery to write while having eight children.  Subscribe and join the conversation Tuesday to reclaim this legendary heroine from history's shadows.

Anne Bradstreet - Pioneer Poet vs. Another Woman's Fate

Tuesday, the Season One finale of Hidden Heroines of History! reveals that not everyone shared Anne Bradstreet's writing success. Writer and host Gayvin Powers sits down with the brilliant writer Clare Draycott to explore writing during the 1600s American colonies.

Anne Bradstreet - The Tenth Muse: America’s First Poet

Grab a fresh cup of tea Tuesday and get ready for the spectacular Season One finale of Hidden Heroines of History! In this captivating episode, writer and host Gayvin Powers sits down with the brilliant writer Clare Draycott to explore the fierce spirit of America’s first published poet, Anne Bradstreet.