Women have always been writers, musicians, explorers and scientists, even when history forgot to record their contributions. In order to fulfill their creative ambitions, women have bent and broken societal rules that tried to circumscribe their lives – and changed the world with their courage. In this series from award-winning Globe and Mail journalist Elizabeth Renzetti, we’ll take an exhilarating journey through music, politics, film, writing and science, looking at the trailblazing women who have been justly celebrated in their fields – and those who have been unfairly neglected. Drawing on her own personal encounters with these change-makers, and her decades of reporting, she’ll celebrate the fascinating women of history and modern times who refused to play by the rules.

Led by Elizabeth Renzetti, an award-winning columnist and feature writer with The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. As a journalist, Elizabeth has reported from Toronto, London, Los Angeles and Berlin, with a particular interest in issues of feminism and gender equality. She is also the bestselling author of two books, Based on a True Story and Shrewed: A Wry and Closely Observed Look at the Lives of Women and Girls.

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