Pretty Strong Podcast

Pretty Strong Podcast

Hey there! Welcome to Pretty Strong hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan. I’m so excited that you are joining me in this new chapter. I am a 30 year veteran educator having taught students from Pre-K to Adult. This podcast is all about celebrating the incredible strength, resilience, and creativity of women from different walks of life. We’re diving into their stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the victories they’ve achieved in their communities and beyond. I want to share their journeys, passions, and their visions for the future. Pretty Strong is dedicated to sharing stories of the amazing women out there who’ve tackled obstacles, shattered barriers, and made a positive impact. Each woman has a unique story to tell, and I’m here to amplify those voices. We’re delving into the human side, highlighting the value, intelligence, and creativity of women. So, grab a seat and join me every week for a new episode of Pretty Strong. These stories are meant to inspire and empower you to embrace your strength and live your best life. Thanks so much for tuning in!

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October 6, 2025 21 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring the Ynés Mexía and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about this famed botanist who found her legacy late in life! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #botanist #advocate #HispanicHeritage #MexicanAmerican

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring the Grandmother of Juneteenth. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Opal Flake Lee and her legacy of advocacy! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #Juneteenth #advocate #BlackHistory #socialchange

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #NASA #Cosmonaut #KarmanLine #WomeninSTEM #WomeninSpace #BlueOrigin

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are celebrating National Library Month by featuring the Women of the Pack Horse Library Project. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about how women reached thousands in the remote areas of Kentucky during the Depression recovery. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader ...

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are celebrating the First Anniversary of podcasting Pretty Strong and International Women's Day! Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about what she has learned over the last year and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninHistory...

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Military and how Vietnam Nurses rallied to establish the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the history behind the memorial and its connection to Kristin Hannah's book, The Women. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalche...

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December 16, 2024 19 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women and how they changed Christmas. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the history behind some of Christmas's current traditions and how women fought slavery at the same time. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #Christmas #ChristmasTree #Women...

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November 25, 2024 19 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Sport of Chess. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about some outstanding chess players and some interesting facts from the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit.  Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #chess #queensgambit #WomeninSports 

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October 28, 2024 20 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Small Business. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about the evolution of and laws supporting women-owned businesses. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #business #womeninbusiness #womeninsmallbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #womensmallbusinessm...

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September 30, 2024 24 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Sports. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Margaret "Marge" "Poncho" Villa-Cryan, who was a Latina Baseball Legend. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #baseball #softball #golf #WomeninSports #WomeninBaseball #LeagueofTheirOwn

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September 10, 2024 20 mins

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Art. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Anna Mary Robertson Moses, otherwise known as Grandma Moses, who had was an American Folk Artist. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #artist #WomeninArt #folkart #farmer

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September 3, 2024 19 mins

We are returning for Season 2! In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast hosted by Sherri Whitley Jernigan, we are revisiting a Mother-Daughter Trip from so long ago and how it shaped my own Mother-Daughter Trips. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #motherdaughter #Italy #Bahamas #professionalcheerleader

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Art. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Alma Thomas who had many firsts in the art world. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #artist #WomeninArt #colortheory #howarduniversity #arteducation #teacher #educator Website: http://prettystron...
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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Cycling. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about three women who were trailblazers in the 19th Century. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #cyclists #WomeninCycling #Bicycle #professionalcheerleader

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Architecture. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Louise Blanchard Bethune, pioneer in architecture. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #architecture #WomeninArchitecture #GildedAge #professionalcheerleader

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Environmental Advocacy. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Rachel Carson, trailblazing environmentalist. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #EarthDay #ArborDay #environmentalprotectionagency #USFishandWildlife #womeninEnvironmentalAdvocacy #professionalcheerlea...

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In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women from the Revolutionary War. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Betsy Dowdy, Sybil Ludington and Susanna Bolling, heroes who helped win the war! Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenintheRevolutionaryWar #professionalcheerleader

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In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in the Arts. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Raven Wilkinson, the First African American Dancer in a Classical Ballet Company. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenintheArts #professionalcheerleader

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In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about physicist Dr. Lise Meitner. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #professionalcheerleader

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March 22, 2024 21 mins

In this series of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in STEM. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about mathematician Dr. Gladys Brown West. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #professionalcheerleader

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