About Us

Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson, hosts of What'sHerName women's history podcastWhat’sHerName women’s history podcast is hosted and produced by academic sisters Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle. Committed to reclaiming forgotten history, What’sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Through compelling interviews with guest historians, writers, and scholars, Olivia and Katie bring to life the “lost” women of history. Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and thoughtful, What’sHerName restores women’s voices to the conversation.

Our interns are Catie Boucher and Kennedy Just.

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Katie Nelson, cohost of What'sHerName podcast, sits in front of a bookshelf wearing Dickensian-era cloak and a tall top hat, grinning at the camera, with her chin resting on her hand.

Katie Nelson has a PhD in History from the University of Warwick and taught World History, Study Abroad, and The Meaning of Life at Weber State University for a decade. After diving into local history as Executive Director of the Weber County Heritage Foundation, she now writes books, leads tours, and podcasts full-time. Katie loves trying ALL the foods, exploring life’s big questions, and curating travel adventures for curious folks.


Olivia Meikle, cohost of What'sHerName women's history podcast, sits in front of a bookshelf wearing an red and gold 18th century gown and "Marie Antoinette" wig, with her chin resting on her hand.

Olivia Meikle teaches Women’s & Gender Studies at Naropa University. With Katie, she’s the coauthor of The Book of Sisters, plus (coming soon) A Stinky History of Toilets and A History of the World in 70 Lost Women. She’s also the author of Around the World in 80 Diapers, a website empowering parents to travel internationally with their kids. She has an MA in English Literature and Women’s & Gender Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder.