What Will She Do Next?

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Broadway stars, historical women, and family-friendly showstoppers. Musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella present a musical podcast focused on key, decision-making moments in the lives of history's greatest women. Through interactive storytelling and Broadway-style song, WWSDN keeps children searching for an answer, while ultimately learning a lesson in perseverance.

Ernie Bird, Gabrielle Mirabella


    • Sep 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES

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    Serena Williams - Bite-Sized Bio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 10:08


    Bite-Sized Biography. Perfect for bedtime & car rides!With Special Guest Star: Mikayla BartholomewWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcast

    A Short Intermission (ft. Gabrielle Mirabella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 0:53


    Support this show for just $3.00 a month at patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcast. All proceeds go directly towards the artists you hear on this program! 

    Michelle Kwan (ft. Megan Masako Haley & Alicia Kaori)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 23:29


    On today's episode, we explore what it takes to become a professional athlete. Michelle Kwan: Megan Masako Haley Karen Kwan: Alicia Kaori Announcers & Reporters: Gabrielle Mirabella & Ernie Bird Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcast  

    Florence Nightingale - Patreon Special (ft. Gabrielle Mirabella & Matthew Penalva)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 17:25


    On today's episode we celebrate the work of nurses around the world. Florence Nightingale: Gabrielle MirabellaDoctor: Matthew PenalvaSoldier: Ernie BirdViolin & Viola: Mariya Ksondzyk Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie Bird Keep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcast

    Introducing What Will She Do Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 0:39


    Broadway stars, historical women, and family-friendly showstoppers. Musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella present a musical podcast focused on key, decision-making moments in the lives of history's greatest women. Through interactive storytelling and Broadway-style song, What Will She Do Next? keeps children searching for an answer, while ultimately learning a lesson in perseverance. Past performers include: television and film star, Matt Lucas (The Great British Bake-off, Bridesmaids) and Broadway's Kara Lindsay (Wicked, Newsies)

    Halloween Special - The Sirens (ft. Katie Emerson, Gabrielle Mirabella, Mel Weyn, Ken Arpino, Beverly Owens & Hubbard Farr)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 19:47


    Today's episode takes us to an ancient world known for its heroes, legends, and monsters! It's the world of ancient Greek mythology. Parthenope: Katie EmersonLigeia: Gabrielle MirabellaLeucosia: Mel WeynOdysseus: Ken ArpinoCirce: Beverly OwensSailor: Hubbard FarrWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle Mirabella Music & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donateFor more information on Greek Mythology check out these "Kids Listen" podcasts: Unspookable, Episode 22 "Centaurs" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-22-centaurs/id1438566169?i=1000476521722Book Club for Kids, Episode 74 "Tales from the Odyssey" https://www.bookclubforkids.org/new-blog/2018/9/9/tales-from-the-odyssey-mary-pope-osborne

    Shreyaa & Esha Venkat - #GivingTuesdaySpark: Ladies Who Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 17:04


    On today's episode, we follow the journey of #GivingTuesdaySpark Youth leaders Shreyaa and Esha Venkat, co-founders of Nest4Us, a non-profit organization providing volunteer solutions to the community to make the world better through kindness.  For more information on Nest4Us visit their social media! Instagram: @NEST4US Twitter: @joinnest4 Facebook/Youtube: @nest4us Website: www.nest4us.org

    Maria Grace Postiglione - #GivingTuesdaySpark: Ladies Who Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 11:38


    On today's episode, we follow the journey of #GivingTuesdaySpark Youth leader Maria Grace Postiglione, a Youth Activist promoting safe driving awareness and discouraging distracted driving. For more information on Maria Grace Postiglione: Instagram: @mariagracepostiglione Facebook: Maria Grace Postiglione Twitter: @mariagracepost Website: https://instagram.com/mariagracepostiglione?utm_medium=copy_linkMore Social Media Links: @thinkfirstsavelives

    Sammie Vance - #GivingTuesdaySpark: Ladies Who Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 14:05


    On today’s episode, we follow the journey of #GivingTuesdaySpark leader Sammie Vance, an organizer looking to eliminate loneliness through friendship and recycling. For more information on Sammie Vance: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/sammies-thoughtsWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donate

    Chelsea Phaire - #GivingTuesdaySpark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 14:23


    On today’s episode, we follow the journey of #GivingTuesdaySpark leader Chelsea Phaire, an Arts Activist seeking to empower kids through visual art. For more information on Chelsea's Charity: https://www.chelseascharity.com/Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donate

    Frida Kahlo - Bite-Sized Bios

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 10:12


    Today's Historical Woman: Frida Kahlo. Celebrated Mexican Artist and Feminist.Bite-Sized Biography. Perfect for bedtime & car rides!With special guest star Kimberly CastañedaWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaSoundtrack & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donate

    Khloe Thompson - #GivingTuesdaySpark: Ladies Who Lead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 12:54


    On today’s episode, we follow the journey of #GivingTuesdaySpark leader Khloe Thompson, an International Philanthropist on a mission to end homelessness. For more information on Khloe Kares: www.khloekares.com/Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donate

    Bertha Benz (feat. Gabrielle Mirabella & Ernie Bird)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 20:50


    On today’s episode science, progress, and technology allow one woman the adventure of a lifetime.Bertha Benz & Others: Gabrielle MirabellaKarl Benz & Others: Ernie BirdWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdKeep our show running by becoming a Sustaining Member! https://www.patreon.com/whatwillshedonextpodcastOr, donate at our website: https://www.whatwillshedo.com/donate

    Padma Bandopadhyay (feat. Vaibu Mohan & Annette Philip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 17:14


    On today’s episode we’re reminded that every terrible storm eventually passes. Padma: Vaibu MohanMother: Annette PhilipSoldier: Ernie BirdWritten & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie Bird----Violin & Viola: Shaun ChenVioloncello: Caitlin ThomasPiano: John Colonna

    Captain Annie G. Fox – Bite-Sized Bios

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 10:01


    Today's Historical Woman: Captain Annie G. Fox. A member of the American Army Nurse Corps and the first woman to receive the Purple Heart Award.Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaSoundtrack & Audio Production by Ernie Bird

    Shirley Chisholm (feat. Yasmeen Sulieman, Gabrielle Reid, C.E. Smith & Jonathon Timpanelli)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 17:34


    Today’s historical woman: Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm; Teacher, Politician, the first Black Woman in Congress, and the first to run for President of the United States of America.Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaComposed & Audio Produced by Ernie Bird

    Victoria Woodhull – Bite-Sized Bios

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 13:03


    Today's Historical Woman: Victoria Woodhull. America’s first woman stockbroker, the first woman to address Congress, and the first woman to run for President of the United States.Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaComposed & Audio Produced by Ernie Bird

    Mary Shelley - Halloween Special (ft. Georgia Kate Haege, T.J. Newton, Sarah Smith & Jacob Hoffman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 19:16


    Today’s Historical Woman: Mary Shelley. English Novelist & Author of "Frankenstein." This episode offers a friendly warning: Never judge a book by its cover. Starring Georgia Kate Haege. Featuring T.J. Newton, Sarah Smith & Jacob Hoffman. Written and Narrated by Gabrielle Mirabella. Musical Composition & Production by Ernie Bird.

    Xun Guan (feat. Niki Badua & Austin Ku)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 15:23


    Today's Historical Woman: Xun Guan. Teenage Warrior Leader.On today's episode, one young woman learns what it takes to be a leader.Starring Niki Badua. Featuring Austin Ku.Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusical Composition & Production by Ernie BirdDialect Coaching by Durra Leung. 

    Nellie Bly (feat. Kara Lindsay & Matt Lucas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 15:59


    Today’s historical woman: Nellie Bly: American Journalist, Business Owner & Inventor. On today’s episode, we follow a woman who used the strength of her talents to overcome a series of difficult disappointments.

    Maria Tallchief (feat. Cassandra Murphy, Marina Vinogradova & Ernie Bird)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 15:04


    Today's Historical Woman: Maria Tallchief! America's First Prima Ballerina. This episode examines the courage it takes to "stand out", when it's much easier and safer to "fit in". 

    Molly Brown (feat. Gabrielle Mirabella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 13:36


    Today’s historical woman: The "Unsinkable" Margaret Molly Brown, American philanthropist & socialite.

    Mae Jemison (feat. Gabrielle Reid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 17:41


    Today’s Historical Woman: Dr. Mae Jemison: American engineer, physician, NASA astronaut, and the first African-American woman and woman of color in the world to go into space. In this episode, we explore the power of determination and uncover how one brilliant woman forged her own path despite a lifetime of barriers.

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