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Get ready to unravel the journey of a remarkable woman who bucked the expectations of her time at every turn. Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira) was really and truly the original mistress of the night.

As we take a look at her early years, we can see that dichotomy was always present for her. Her father was a teetotaler, while her mother was an alcoholic. She loved beauty, but she also gravitated towards darkness. Maila's path was anything but conventional, and through her trials and triumphs, we highlight a narrative packed with resilience, creativity, and a touch of eccentricity. This story also features NOTABLE run-ins with Orson Welles and Marlon Brando.

Tune in to discover how one woman's bold spirit changed the landscape of horror hosting forever.

Links from this episode:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23914415/maila-nurmi
https://www.amazon.com/Vampira-Me-Maila-Nurmi-aka/dp/B01GF6970Q
https://www.amazon.com/Glamour-Ghoul-Passions-Vampira-Maila/dp/1627311009

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