Speaking of Phenomenal is an independent podcast covering women and gender-expansive people mainstream media hasn't found yet. Host Amy Boyle, a multimedia journalist and adjunct lecturer in photojournalism and visual storytelling at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, reports longform narrative conversations with women doing significant work the news cycle has yet to document.
The work began in 2018 as the 52 Phenomenal Women Project, a portrait storytelling series that produced 104 reported profiles and was covered by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, and NBC5. The podcast launched in October 2020 as the audio extension of that journalism. Now in its sixth season, with 65 episodes and counting, Speaking of Phenomenal has reached 99 countries and 774 cities.
Every woman you'll hear has a story the world should know. And they sound like this.
What Our Listeners Say
Amy is the ultimate champion of supporting women and sharing their unique stories and voices. I loved being a guest on her Speaking of Phenomenal podcast . It was the first time I had ever been on a podcast and I enjoyed the experience so much that it inspired me to start my podcast, “The Gomes Guide.” Amy is a fantastic interviewer – always asking thoughtful questions and creating super inspiring conversations for the listener.
SHANNON GOMES
Amy Boyle stands alone with her amazing talent and commitment to bring perfect strangers together in order to showcase the impact these women have on society. Her desire to celebrate and support women while shining a light on the many hats that most of us wear is unrivaled. She knows that we are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, and friends. She knows of our commitment to each of these roles and she has taught women to acknowledge our individual talents while saying OUT LOUD…I AM PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you so much! I met you as a complete stranger and slowly but surly you feel like FAMILY! Keep up the GREAT work!
Dr. KIMBERLY D. LLOYD
founder of WGYC
This podcast highlights the most incredible stories of women doing amazing things. I haven't seen another quite like it. Thank you to Amy for providing this space and this incredible platform.
LAURA JORDAN LeCLAIR
CHICAGO INNOVATION
