Season 7 Episode 1 - Interview with Annie Schneiderman Valliere
In this rich and moving episode, Susanna talks with Annie Schneiderman Valliere about legacy, calling, and the power of remembering the women who came before us. Annie shares her own Heroine’s Journey alongside the extraordinary life and influence of her great-aunt, Rose Schneiderman, a pivotal leader in the American labor and women’s rights movements. She also reflects on growing up with the presence of Rose in her family, the slow and determined work of writing her biography, and the moment she felt Rose’s power moving through her.
Together, Susanna and Annie explore immigration, labor history, women’s dignity, and the lasting impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. This conversation is a reminder that our personal stories are inseparable from collective history, and that honoring where we come from helps us understand who we are and how we are called to act in the world today.
Episode Highlights
00:49 – Introducing Annie Schneiderman Valliere
08:32 – Annie reflects on feeling Rose Schneiderman’s influence as part of her heritage and identity.
10:23 – Annie shares more about the immigrant roots of Rose Schneiderman and how early hardship shaped her activism.
13:50 – Susanna and Annie discuss the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and why its legacy still matters today.
29:49 – Annie talks about “Bread and Roses” and what Rose believed every worker deserved.
45:42 – Annie recites “Bread and Roses” and shares a message she hopes listeners remember.
Get To Know Annie Schneiderman Valliere
Annie Schneiderman Valliere is a writer, singer, therapist, and social worker who has spent more than a decade researching and writing about her great-aunt, Rose Schneiderman, one of the most influential labor organizers and women’s rights leaders of the early twentieth century. Annie’s work weaves together personal memory, cultural heritage, and historical research, illuminating the ways family stories shape our values, purpose, and sense of justice. Through her writing and music, she keeps alive the legacy of women whose courage helped transform labor rights and women’s lives in America.
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