<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[50 Years of HerStory]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>50 Years of HerStory is a limited-series podcast produced by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Through personal stories and in-depth conversations, the series celebrates five decades of women at the Academy, reflecting on the trailblazers who led the way, the generations that followed, and the legacies still being written today.</p>]]></description><link>www.cgaalumni.org/herstory</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:25:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/z1ZLR72r.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[USCGA Alumni Association]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:27:21 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 USCGA Alumni Association]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Non-Profit]]></category><category><![CDATA[History]]></category><itunes:author>USCGA Alumni Association</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;50 Years of HerStory is a limited-series podcast produced by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Through personal stories and in-depth conversations, the series celebrates five decades of women at the Academy, reflecting on the trailblazers who led the way, the generations that followed, and the legacies still being written today.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>USCGA Alumni Association</itunes:name><itunes:email>editor@cgaalumni.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Non-Profit"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3fd037b5-d749-45cd-bc66-87e8cf90e2a0/logos/0b24ce7b-4830-4272-b589-76b062422f6f.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 0 - Every Story Deserves to Be Told]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the significance of the 50th anniversary of women at the USCGA, highlighting storytelling, in-person events, and the collaborative effort behind the commemorative project. Guests Andrea Marcille, President of the USCGA Alumni Association, and Tara King Clark, VP of Comms &amp; Marketing, share insights on history, community engagement, and future initiatives.</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>USCGA, women in the Coast Guard, alumni stories, 50th anniversary, storytelling, multimedia project, in-person events, community engagement</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Significance of the 50th anniversary for USCGA</li><li>Role of storytelling in preserving history</li><li>In-person engagement and regional events</li><li>Collaborative efforts and sponsorships for the project</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Guests</b></p><p>Andrea Marcille, President, USCGA Alumni Association</p><p>Tara King Clark, VP of Comms &amp; Marketing, USCGA Alumni Association</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Logistics</p><p>02:54 Celebrating 50 Years of Women at the Academy</p><p>05:53 The Importance of Storytelling</p><p>09:06 Creating Safe Spaces for Alumni</p><p>11:58 In-Person Engagement and Events</p><p>14:58 Inclusivity in Commemoration</p><p>18:08 Sponsorships and Community Involvement</p><p>21:13 The Role of the Podcast</p><p>23:58 Final Thoughts and Future Plans</p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>USCGA Women 50th Anniversary Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cgawomen50.org" target="_blank">https://cgawomen50.org</a></p><p>Colette Travel (French Riviera Trip) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1337347" target="_blank">https://colette-travel.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">79e6feec-8fe7-46dc-807b-71ef89b1a1d3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[USCGA Alumni Association]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:39:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8b0f36f52ae96083c5656369e44f250559400835cdadbe5bd96bb34559fd9314/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OWU2ZmVlYy04ZmU3LTQ2ZGMtODA3Yi03MWVmODliMWExZDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZmQwMzdiNS1kNzQ5LTQ1Y2QtYmM2Ni04N2U4Y2Y5MGUyYTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFmMWNjZTE4NjEzMTdmYzNiMDkxODciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYWZkZmNkOTU3NTdjZWFmZWJjNDE2L3VzY2dhLWFsdW1uaS1hc3NvY2lhdGlvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMV9fMC00OS0zMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="30385989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3fd037b5-d749-45cd-bc66-87e8cf90e2a0/episodes/79e6feec-8fe7-46dc-807b-71ef89b1a1d3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the significance of the 50th anniversary of women at the USCGA, highlighting storytelling, in-person events, and the collaborative effort behind the commemorative project. Guests Andrea Marcille, President of the USCGA Alumni Association, and Tara King Clark, VP of Comms &amp;amp; Marketing, share insights on history, community engagement, and future initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;USCGA, women in the Coast Guard, alumni stories, 50th anniversary, storytelling, multimedia project, in-person events, community engagement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Significance of the 50th anniversary for USCGA&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Role of storytelling in preserving history&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In-person engagement and regional events&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborative efforts and sponsorships for the project&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guests&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andrea Marcille, President, USCGA Alumni Association&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tara King Clark, VP of Comms &amp;amp; Marketing, USCGA Alumni Association&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Logistics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:54 Celebrating 50 Years of Women at the Academy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:53 The Importance of Storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:06 Creating Safe Spaces for Alumni&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:58 In-Person Engagement and Events&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:58 Inclusivity in Commemoration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:08 Sponsorships and Community Involvement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:13 The Role of the Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:58 Final Thoughts and Future Plans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;USCGA Women 50th Anniversary Website - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://cgawomen50.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://cgawomen50.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Colette Travel (French Riviera Trip) - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1337347&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://colette-travel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3fd037b5-d749-45cd-bc66-87e8cf90e2a0/logos/0b24ce7b-4830-4272-b589-76b062422f6f.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>Ep. 0 - Every Story Deserves to Be Told</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon - 50 Years of Courage & Counting]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fifty years ago, women first walked through the gates of the United States Coast Guard Academy. They came with determination, with uncertainty, with courage. They stayed.</p><p></p><p>Through thoughtful conversations, we're honoring the women who paved the way, reflecting on the journey of the last five decades, and celebrating the impact still unfolding today.</p><p></p><p>Follow 50 years of HerStory and join us as we share these stories throughout the year. 50 years of courage and counting.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">50caa97e-d458-4cea-a644-475b024dc8f0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[USCGA Alumni Association]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0442b3109b1d16fde757ba7a473f722c0c590f59ef14168e4710da364cf841f6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MGNhYTk3ZS1kNDU4LTRjZWEtYTY0NC00NzViMDI0ZGM4ZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZmQwMzdiNS1kNzQ5LTQ1Y2QtYmM2Ni04N2U4Y2Y5MGUyYTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFmMWNjZTE4NjEzMTdmYzNiMDkxODciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYWUwMGRhZGMwMzVjYTc5NmI3NmM3L3VzY2dhLWFsdW1uaS1hc3NvY2lhdGlvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMF9fMjItNDEtNDgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2825134" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3fd037b5-d749-45cd-bc66-87e8cf90e2a0/episodes/50caa97e-d458-4cea-a644-475b024dc8f0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fifty years ago, women first walked through the gates of the United States Coast Guard Academy. They came with determination, with uncertainty, with courage. They stayed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through thoughtful conversations, we&apos;re honoring the women who paved the way, reflecting on the journey of the last five decades, and celebrating the impact still unfolding today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow 50 years of HerStory and join us as we share these stories throughout the year. 50 years of courage and counting.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3fd037b5-d749-45cd-bc66-87e8cf90e2a0/logos/0b24ce7b-4830-4272-b589-76b062422f6f.png"/><itunes:title>Coming Soon - 50 Years of Courage &amp; Counting</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>