Seneca's 100 Women to Hear

The historian’s latest book chronicles American women and the fight for equality, 1920-2020. In it, Griffith looks at the 100 years that have passed since adoption of the 19th Amendment and the differing crusades and struggles of white women and Black women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We won’t have equity for women until we have health equity, say the leaders of this unique nonprofit. Maverick Collective brings together women philanthropists to solve problems from a feminist perspective by making investments in health and reproductive rights projects that elevate women and girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historian Lydia Moland’s new book resurrects Lydia Maria Child. Now mostly forgotten, Child was one of the 19th century’s most popular authors; she wrote best-selling novels and guidebooks for housewives, and edited the first American children’s magazine. And then she jeopardized her entire career by becoming an outspoken and influential crusader against slavery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan to help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: The focus is on food, as Dr. Sara takes us through her achievable and empowering healthy-living plan created especially for women: The Gottfried Protocol. She tells why the protocol works so well for women, how to do it, and how it can make a difference in your outlook and even your weight in just four weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan that can help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: Dr. Sara busts the myths about women’s health, and reveals why keeping hormones in balance and maintaining metabolic health are the key to a brighter mood, more energy and even achieving one’s healthy weight goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Wella Company, a global leader in the $100 billion beauty industry, Annie Young-Scrivner discusses her inspirational American Dream story and how it has shaped her as a leader, the importance of mentorship and representation, and why empowering women in the economy is part of Wella Company’s mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Called “perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation,” she is currently getting raves in the role of Virginia Woolf in the Metropolitan Opera’s world premiere of The Hours. Hear how she went from an unknown who was told she had no talent to singing on the world’s most important stages—and the life lessons she learned along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a typical opera season, she will oversee as many as 4,500 costumes as well as the people who put them on and take them off the Met’s performers. As Director of Costumes, Wardrobe, Wigs, and Makeup, Spangler is the highly organized hub of a nightly whirlwind that makes magic happen on one of the world’s most important stages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Jewelry Week is on right now. And if you’re in NYC that’s the perfect venue to see the Plan B Art Project, a traveling exhibit created by jewelry artist Shauna Blythe Burke as a way to raise funds and awareness for reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood. Shauna has been joined in the project by 70 other artists—female and male—among them acclaimed Baltimore jewelry designer Rebecca Myers. Hear what Shauna and Rebecca have to say about women, collaboration and artistic inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like “The Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth” that remain popular today. We revisit this interview with Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount, to get fascinating insights into this multifaceted writer and designer of homes and gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Poetry Foundation awarded Nikki Giovanni the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize to recognize her lifetime achievements. Giovanni burst on the literary scene in 1968 with her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk. Since then, she’s published in every genre, collecting countless honors along the way. We revisit this 2021 conversation with the writer who is still teaching and inspiring others today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some people get Covid—but show no symptoms? That’s one of the mysteries being unraveled by Dr. Jill Hollenbach, immunogeneticist at the University of California, San Francisco, and head of The Hollenbach Lab. Hear how she went from a childhood as a self-described “science nerd” to leading important research at the intersection of immunology and genetics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time, an Asian American person will appear on US currency, when a new quarter featuring actress Anna May Wong makes its debut on October 24. Learn why Wong was such a big star in the 1920s and 30s. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former New York Times critic, and author of the recent memoir Constructing a Nervous System, talks about the genius of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, and how Fitzgerald helped shape Jefferson's own perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judit Polgar is considered the greatest female chess player of all time—one who’s beaten many of the world's top male players. And on October 8, she once again hosts her  annual Judit Polgar Global Chess Festival—an opportunity for girls and boys (and adults) to get into the game. We revisit this interview with Polgar, who has been making headlines since she became a Grandmaster at age 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An award-winning professor of astronomy and physics at UC Irvine with a long and colorful career, Trimble is also co-editor of The Sky Is for Everyone, a collection of autobiographies of trailblazing women astronomers from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her new book, Hotbed: Bohemian Greenwich Village and the Secret Club That Sparked Modern Feminism, tells about early-20th century women who were determined to change the world with their bold ideas and activism—and did!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When this former astronaut was growing up, there were few women-in-space role models for her to follow. In this reprise episode, Dr. Ochoa reveals how her excellence in math and science led her to a job at NASA, four space flights, and eventually becoming director of the Johnson Space Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 16 years—starting when the site at Ground Zero was just a hole in the ground—Alice Greenwald has worked to make the 9/11 Memorial and Museum a place of remembrance, awe and inspiration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When she was an undergrad at Princeton, she launched a revolution in education with Teach for America, a way to help children in under-served neighborhoods get a good education. With Teach for All, her mission has gone international. In time for a new school year, we revisit this inspiring episode with Wendy Kopp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, a new statue installed in Central Park made instant history. A tribute to three pioneers of women’s suffrage—Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony—it is the first in the Park to depict real women. The statue's sculptor, Meredith Bergmann, reveals how she turns her subjects into monuments that will inspire others for hundreds of years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She recently completed her third term as Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to hold that position. Her poetry helps us make sense of the world, and also to see Native Americans for who they are. Says Harjo: “I wanted people to know that we are human beings, we are all kinds and we aren’t all the same.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When she was a young teen, she patented a unique technology that stops online bullying before it starts. This recent Harvard grad and Rhodes Scholar is also the CEO and founder of her own company, ReThink, as well as an author and activist who is committed to bringing positive change to the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the statue that launched a million selfies. The four-foot high Fearless Girl facing the New York Stock Exchange is a symbol of female courage and empowerment. Its creator, sculptor Kristen Visbal, tells how she developed this instantly-iconic work of art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historian Susan Ware tells us about some remarkable heroes we don’t hear enough about: Women of the 19thand 20th centuries who fought for all people’s rights—with passion, creativity and even humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 19 and 20, 1848, the first American women’s rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, launched a movement whose work continues to this day. We revisit this episode with historian Sally McMillen, who tells about the brave women who dared speak up and declare that all women and men are created equal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is joy in parenting, as well as a lot of hard work. Attorney Carol Sutton Lewis has made a decades-long study of child rearing—and her podcast, Ground Control Parenting, provides a resource for parents of Black and Brown children, with a particular focus on boys. Carol tells why she started the podcast, the lessons she’s learned as a parent, and the best insights her podcast guests have shared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the world made of? What are its most fundamental components? Those are the questions Dr. Anna Grassellino is attempting to answer. The Director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center at the US government’s renowned Fermilab, she leads a team that is developing the most powerful quantum computer on earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Pride Month—a great time to talk to Sarah Kate Ellis, the head of GLAAD, the nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Ellis reveals the progress that has been made in LGBTQ representation in popular culture, and, on the personal side, describes the tremendous sense of freedom she felt when she came out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped multiple times, went on to shepherd hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom, and gained renown as an abolitionist, military leader, Union spy and suffragist. We revisit this episode in which historian and archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche reveals what made Tubman one of the most remarkable women in U.S. history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Prescient, a consultancy that helps Fortune 500 companies and government agencies look ahead and strategize, Amy Zalman reveals why stories are so powerful when it comes to shaping our future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we are living through challenging times, but there are silver linings and, as a whole, we are making progress, says Claudia Goldin, acclaimed economist and professor at Harvard (the first woman to receive tenure in the school's economics department) and author, most recently, of "Career and Family: Women's Century-Long Journey Toward Equity."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Vietnam War, thousands of women served in the US military; many were medical personnel who saved countless lives and endured the worst of conditions. But until Army combat nurse Diane Carlson Evans launched her campaign, there was no monument that recognized their contributions. We revisit this episode with Evans, who spent 10 years getting a tribute to these women on the National Mall, and has been a voice for women vets ever since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The author of the best-selling memoir, Lessons from the Edge, Marie Yovanovitch has a unique perspective on the war in Ukraine. She tells why Ukrainians will fight on, why women are so valuable as diplomats—and why she is optimistic about the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glaciers are our “global library,” says glaciologist Dr. M Jackson. They tell us about earth’s past and future. Learn the secrets of glaciers from this geographer and Arctic expert for the National Geographic Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, never had children of her own. We revisit this conversation with  Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, who tells us that Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the  movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can save the planet, says Katharine Hayhoe—and she tells us exactly how to do that. Earth Month is a great time to revisit this conversation with the chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy and professor at Texas Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone benefits when science includes diverse people and perspectives; that's why Dr. Barabino is determined to make the field more inclusive. She leads the AAAS, which works for global good as the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whales, dolphins, squid and a myriad of ocean creatures have so much to tell us about life on this planet and environmental change. Kelly Benoit-Bird, marine biologist and Science Chair for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, uses acoustics to uncover their secrets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collected by institutions from MOMA to the Guggenheim and by museums in Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and more, her vibrant work focuses on Black women and perceptions of beauty--but it's really about changing the way we see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 17, Christine Ye is already making contributions to our understanding of the universe. The Washington State high school student took home the $250,000 first prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for her work on gravitational waves, neutron stars and black holes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman appointed US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, who died Wednesday, March 23, was a vibrant advocate on the world stage for US interests and for human rights. We revisit this episode, a conversation between Secretary Albright and Ambassador Melanne Verveer that took place during the Seneca Women Forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famous for her wit and inventiveness, she’s written and illustrated dozens of books for both adults and children, won countless awards, collaborated with stars like David Byrne, and made people laugh with her landmark cover for The New Yorker magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archaeology “makes history vocal, and it gives voice to people who otherwise have been silenced,” says archaeologist Dr. Alexandra Jones, who focuses her work on historic Black communities in America. She is founder of the nonprofit Archaeology in the Community which shows young people how exciting archaeology can be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At this troubled time, Ambassador Markarova stands out as a strong voice for her country. She reveals why the people of Ukraine will always fight for their independence, and for freedom and democracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows iconic names like Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks, but Dr. Kali Nicole Gross, a historian at Emory University and author, says there are other groundbreakers we should remember, too, like Isabel de Olvera, Frances Thompson and Alice Coachman.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hers was a voice you hear once in 100 years, said Arturo Toscanini. Marian Anderson will always be known for her 1939 concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial, but she should also be remembered for her decades-long fight against racism. Rita Coburn, director of a new documentary about Anderson, gives fresh perspective on her amazing life.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, Toni Morrison brought eloquence, complexity and fresh insight to novels about the lives of Black Americans, especially women. Dr. Marilyn Mobley, former president of the Toni Morrison Society and Professor Emerita of English and African American Studies at Case Western Reserve University, tells why Morrison’s work has such profound impact. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the giants of American history, Sojourner Truth stands out. After escaping enslavement, she drew huge crowds as a speaker advocating on behalf of abolition and women’s rights. In honor of Black History Month, we revisit this interview with historian Dr. Daina Ramey Berry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video games can offer us beauty, inspiration and meaning, says Tracy Fullerton, creator of hit games like Walden and The Night Journey and head of the USC Game Innovation Lab.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, Dr. Rieke is also a key scientist on the just-launched James Webb Telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever built. Dr. Rieke reveals how the Webb could unlock long-held secrets of the universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The award-winning architect, who leads Studio Gang architecture and urban design firm, creates amazing buildings that keep the needs of people and the environment in mind. Among her current projects: a new global terminal for Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's been called the Toxic Avenger and Queen of Slag for her designs that remake toxic waste dumps and polluted industrial sites, transforming them into company headquarters and community centers. For her work, Bargmann was recently awarded the very first Oberlander prize, created to bring greater recognition to landscape architecture.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy and professor at Texas Tech offers a message of hope: We can save the planet in the face of climate change. And we can start by having conversations with others based on shared values. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wife of president John Adams, Abigail Adams was outspoken and influential at a time when women were supposed to keep their opinions to themselves. Historian Lynne Withey, author of a classic biography of Abigail Adams, tells why she is one of America's most memorable first ladies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Until recently, Roya Rahmani served as Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United States, the first woman ever to hold that position. Now, with the Taliban in control of her home country, Rahmani lives in the U.S.—but even from 7,000 miles away she remains a fierce voice for the rights of Afghanistan’s women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Vietnam War, thousands of women served in the US military; many were medical personnel who saved countless lives and endured the worst of conditions. But until Army combat nurse Diane Carlson Evans launched her campaign, there was no monument that recognized their contributions. Evans spent 10 years getting a tribute to these women on the National Mall, and has been a voice for women vets ever since. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the top women in banking,  Bank of America’s Sharon Miller knows that women-owned small businesses are vital to a resurgent, post-pandemic economy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school in the U.S. But she was more than a first: She started clinics and infirmaries and a medical college for women. We revisit this episode with Dr. Debra Michals, Director of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Merrimack College, who tells how Blackwell has inspired generations of women in medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the 1960s, the history of fast-food giant McDonald’s has been interwoven with the lives of Black Americans—sometimes in surprising ways. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Franchise, Dr. Chatelain, a professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, reveals the complex interrelationship of the fast food chain and the crusade for civil rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped multiple times, went on to shepherd hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom, and gained renown as an abolitionist, military leader, Union spy and suffragist. Historian and archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche reveals what made Tubman one of the most remarkable women in U.S. history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off a new season of Seneca's 100 Women to Hear, we interview the greatest female chess player of all time, Judit Polgar. Her achievements go beyond gender lines; she's beaten many of the top male players, including Gary Kasparov and Boris Spassky. A Grandmaster since age 15, Polgar stood up to naysayers who didn't think a girl could reach the heights of chess. Now she's encouraging girls and boys to get in the game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman, one of the first Black women to earn a pilot’s license, transfixed audiences with her daredevil flying. We learn about Coleman from author and pilot Carole Hopson, a pioneer in her own right, who is among the few African American women to fly big commercial jets.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besides being the first Black woman to head the prestigious college, Dr. Johnson is also a renowned cardiologist and researcher whose groundbreaking studies show how disease affects women and men differently. We revisit this episode from late 2020 in which she shares her insights into women's leadership, how to improve health care, and her optimism for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her nonfiction books —including Ashley’s War and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana—top best-seller lists. We revisit this episode with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, who talks about her newest book, The Daughters of Kobani, and about the remarkable women she met in recent years in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a press conference to reveal her findings. We revisit this episode to hear how she fought for Flint's children, even in the face of a fierce backlash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Zainab Salbi learned that women were enduring rape and other horrors during the Bosnian War she started a fund—which became the renowned nonprofit, Women for Women International, which aids women in conflict zones. Since then Zainab has gone on to be a media commentator, podcast host and even helped found another nonprofit. Learn why she’s so hopeful about the future.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth that remain popular today. We get fascinating insight into this multifaceted writer and designer of homes and gardens from Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A champion for women in sailing, Dawn Riley has made history in the world’s most challenging races. Among her feats: She was the first woman ever to manage an entire America’s Cup syndicate, and the first American, man or woman, to sail in three America’s Cups and in two Whitbread Round the World races. She has lessons to offer on focus and leadership, and tells why any sailing crew benefits from the participation of women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at age 10. We revisit this fascinating conversation with Marley, who's an author and TV host as well as the youngest member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Learn about her mission of social justice, equality and inclusiveness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her book, Awakening, Vogelstein, who has served as director of the Women and Foreign Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations, tells how #MeToo has spread around the globe, ushering in a new, powerful women’s rights movement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. We revisit this conversation in which Dr. Jackson tells how she became the first African American woman to get a PhD from MIT, the chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and president of the renowned RPI. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 19 and 20, 1848, the first American women’s rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, launched a movement whose work continues to this day. Historian Sally McMillen tells about the brave women who dared speak up and declare that all men and women are created equal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When she was an undergrad at Princeton, she launched a revolution in education with Teach for America, a way to help children in under-served neighborhoods get a good education. With Teach for All, her mission has gone international.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among her many firsts: She was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the US Navy, and the first African-American woman to command a ship. We revisit this episode and learn about her life of resilience and courage.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only woman to lead a major American orchestra, Marin Alsop steps down this summer as conductor of the Baltimore Symphony. She’s leaving on a high note, as a champion for other women in music and for making classical music more accessible. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last 18 months have been tough on everyone, especially women in the workforce. But the pandemic has also given us an unprecedented opportunity to make work life better for women. Learn how that can happen from Lorraine Hariton, President and CEO of Catalyst, the global nonprofit dedicated to building workplaces that work for women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristalina Georgieva is the second woman, after Christine Lagarde, to hold the job of Managing Director of the powerful IMF. We revisit this fascinating conversation from early 2021; in it Georgieva tells how the IMF helped some member countries avoid economic collapse during the pandemic, and why she puts a relentless focus on gender equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although she’s only 20, Alaska native Charitie Ropati has already made herself a voice to be heard. She’s developed public school curriculums that bring to light the histories of Indigenous Americans, and she’s working to reverse climate change. Her efforts got her named a Champion for Change  by the Center for Native American Youth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Wales to parents who never finished their schooling, Julia Gillard grew up with a desire to make a difference. We revisit this episode in which she talks about the famous speech she gave before Parliament that called out sexism and the double standard. Now she’s helping other women become leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She overcame a hearing disability, a speech impediment, and being taunted as a child—and rose to become one of basketball’s greatest players as a star on the Indiana Fever. She’s poured that same passion and determination into her foundation to help disadvantaged children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles-based artist, writer, director and activist has had performances across the US, and she’s turned LA’s Little Tokyo into a cultural destination. What unites these various efforts?  A passionate determination to show how we are all connected. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libya is a tough place to be a woman. That's why activist Rawan Khalfallah, along with her colleagues at Together We Build It, are finding creative ways to advocate for women and women's rights. Among their projects: Super Nasaween or Superwomen, a campaign that uses comic strips to fight the toxic stereotypes holding women back.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MIT Media Lab is world-renowned for its cutting edge innovations—and come July 1, Dr. Dava Newman will be its director. She’s already won acclaim as former deputy administrator for NASA, as an astronautics professor at MIT, and for her design of a striking new space suit, the BioSuit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Track and field, golf, baseball…name a sport and Babe Didrikson Zaharias excelled at it. At the 1932 Olympics, she set records in the hurdles and javelin throw. She helped found the LPGA and ruled the sport. Baylor University's Dr. Karon LeCompte tell us why Babe should be remembered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since she burst on the literary scene in 1968 with her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk, Nikki Giovanni has been writing in every genre and collecting honors. Fifty-three years later, she’s still writing, teaching and inspiring others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was admired, criticized and vastly underestimated. and if it hadn't been for Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan might never have gained the White House--or held on to it. Karen Tumulty, author of The Triumph of Nancy Reagan, reveals the complex, determined woman behind the president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the first woman—and second person—to fly solo across the Atlantic. Beside setting numerous flying records, Earhart was also an unapologetic feminist, a style setter, and a savvy marketer of her own brand. Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart, reveals just how groundbreaking she was.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many a young scientist has been inspired by Marie Curie, renowned for her work with radium and radioactivity and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Biographer Susan Quinn tells how Curie overcame overt sexism and myriad other challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In early 2020, Dr. Charity Dean, the number 2 person in the California Department of Public Health, saw that a catastrophe was on its way. Learn why she's the heroine of Michael Lewis' new book about the pandemic, The Premonition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She practically invented undercover reporting with her expose of a women’s insane asylum. And that was just one of Bly’s pioneering feats, as we learn from writer Kim Todd, author of a new book on Bly and other “girl stunt reporters.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s science fair season, and the Society for Science runs the biggest science fairs around. The Society’s president and CEO, Maya Ajmera, is a former science fair contestant. She’s also the founder of the Global Fund for Children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ellen Ochoa was growing up, there were no women astronauts to model herself after. But her excellence in math and science got her a job at NASA, and eventually into space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Mother's Day, we revisit Christy Turlington Burns, founder of the global nonprofit, Every Mother Counts. The former supermodel has dedicated the last 10 years to bringing down the shockingly high rate of maternal death—both in the US and around the world. Christy started Every Mother Counts after enduring dangerous complications following the birth of her own child. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, never had children of her own. But as Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, tells us, Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the  movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February, Amanda Nguyen helped ignite the crusade to combat violence against Asian Americans. But her activism goes back farther; in 2016 she persuaded Congress to pass legislation—unanimously!—to ensure the rights of sexual assault survivors She is also the founder of Rise, a nonprofit that helps individuals pass legislation on issues that mean the most to them.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pioneer in Big Data, former CEO of global data science company dunnhumby and chair of Starcount, she has been honored with Britain’s OBE. The nonprofit she founded, The Female Lead, was created to build the next generation of women leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the first woman to lead an Ivy League college, as president of the University of Pennsylvania, and the first woman to be president of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation. Now she’s reshaping our perspective on finance with her new book, Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries is Linking Purpose and Profit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at age 10. Now an author and TV host, as well as the youngest member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, she’s on a mission of social justice, equality and inclusiveness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a 2015 press conference to reveal her findings on the problem. Hear how she found the courage to stand up and fight for Flint's children, even in the midst of a fierce backlash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the subject of one of the most famous sports photos of all time, when a male race official attacked her and tried to eject her from the all-male Boston Marathon. Switzer finished her race and went on to become a champion for women in sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If women’s basketball is a big deal these days, you can partly thank Val Ackerman, former college basketball star and founding president of the WNBA. Today she’s commissioner of the Big East Conference, overseeing 22 men’s and women’s sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and CEO of communications consultancy McPherson Strategies has a new book that tells how to make the human connections that mean so much, and why the most important thing we can do is ask others: How can I help? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are valuable lessons to learned—in leadership, and in giving back—from Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of this acclaimed humanitarian organization that helps tens of millions of people around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the many successes for this inspiring leader and long-time champion of women is Coca-Cola’s 5by20 initiative. Its goal was to empower 5 million women entrepreneurs by the end of 2020; it not only met that target—but exceeded it by 1 million women! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman and first African-American person to lead the magnificent Library of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden is making sure that the Library's millions of documents and artifacts are accessible to all Americans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Led by CEO Janti Soeripto, the renowned organization serves millions of children around the world, giving them a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. During Covid, their work has become even more crucial. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's a groundbreaker with a passion for law and women’s leadership who is developing a whole new generation of women leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing women entrepreneurs and revisiting some of our favorite episodes. One standout is Kay Koplovitz: She changed the way we watch TV, and was the first woman to lead a TV network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TV journalists and authors of the best-sellers The Confidence Code and The Confidence Code for Girls, have a new book out, Living the Confidence Code, which tells the inspiring stories of 30 amazing young women who are making a real difference in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. She went on to become the first African American woman to get a PhD from MIT, the chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and president of the renowned RPI. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are revisiting a very special episode featuring Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex,  a long-time advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment. She has long used her power for purpose, leveraging platforms—from the United Nations to the Royal Foundation Forum—to encourage us all to think differently about the world in which we live and how we can each contribute to a more just and inclusive society. In this episode, we hear from The Duchess of Sussex in her own words, in a keynote address she gave during the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit. Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality. To learn more about Girl Up go to girlup.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 1998, she helped bring about peace in conflict-torn Northern Ireland, through her Northern Ireland Women's Coalition. The lessons she has to teach are even more valuable today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's earned raves for her lead role in the Netflix comedy hit, "Never Have I Ever." And Maitreyi Ramakrishnan wants to make sure she's not the only young woman of South Asian descent who gets to see herself represented in movies and TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among her many firsts: She was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the US Navy, and the first African-American woman to command a ship. Her life story has been one of resilience and courage.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her nonfiction books—including Ashley’s War and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana—top best-seller lists and get made into movies and TV series. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon talks about the remarkable women she’s written about, including for her newest book, The Daughters of Kobani. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most influential people in the art world, Thelma Golden has made The Studio Museum in Harlem the leading venue for contemporary and modern art by Black artists. She tells why art is so important to making sense of our lives today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since she was 3, Alyssa Carson has dreamed of traveling to Mars. She's now 19, and she's spent the years in between getting experience at NASA space camps and earning fame as an aspiring astronaut. Alyssa is also partnering with Olay on their campaign to get more women and girls into STEM fields. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the first woman to be president of PBS and of CNN Productions. She launched TED Women. She's won an Emmy, and she's led the Paley Center for Media. And her mission is to elevate women's stories and get more women into leadership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are sometimes surprised to learn that what's been called the largest movement in US history was founded by three women: Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors. Tometi, a community organizer from Phoenix, Arizona, tells how and why Black LIves Matter grew into a global phenomenon.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school in the US. But she was more than a first: She started clinics and infirmaries and even a medical college for women. Dr. Debra Michals, Director of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Merrimack College, tells how Blackwell has inspired succeeding generations of women in medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The daughter of Ethel and the late Robert Kennedy, this activist and lawyer has carried on the family legacy of fighting for equal justice and basic rights. She heads the organization Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman to lead the NYSE in its 228-year history, Stacey Cunningham has successfully piloted the world's largest exchange through the challenges of Covid. She puts a premium on diverse viewpoints and reminds that in the American economy, there is no real success without shared success.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristalina Georgieva is the second woman, after Christine Lagarde, to hold the job of Managing Director of the IMF, which has been called the “chief steward of the world’s monetary system.” During her tenure the IMF has kept some member countries from economic collapse in the time of Covid, and put a relentless focus on gender equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putting people on the road to better mental health, and removing the stigma around treatment, is the mission of psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and best-selling author. And now she's launching a new show on the Seneca Women Podcast Network: How Can I Help? With Dr. Gail Saltz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's the president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest women/minority owned architecture, engineering and construction firm in the US. The company's roots trace back to a slave named Moses McKissack, and its illustrious history has been burnished even brighter by Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the devastation of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, activist and writer Wameedh Shakir is making sure that women's voices are heard and their suffering is recorded. It's not easy in a country where women's activities are tightly constrained, but she's doing it to ensure a better tomorrow for Yemen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wife of one president (FDR) and the niece of another (Teddy Roosevelt), Eleanor Roosevelt upended her expected role to become an advocate for social justice and equal rights—for women, for African-Americans, for the poor and for working people. Betty Boyd Caroli, author of books including First Ladies: Martha Washington to Michelle Obama and The Roosevelt Women reveals just how remarkable Eleanor was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meridith Maskara is a third generation Girl Scout, one who overcame childhood trauma with the help of Scouting's lessons in courage, confidence and character. Today, as CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, she helps instill those qualities in more than 38,000 girls—and she does it with innovative, forward looking programs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2016, Dr. Paula Johnson has led one of America's top colleges, Wellesley. But besides being the first Black woman to head the school, Dr. Johnson is also a renowned cardiologist, health policy expert and researcher who has made groundbreaking studies of how diseases affect women and men differently. She shares her insights into women's leadership, the direction medicine needs to take, and her optimism for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never underestimate the power of the Muppets to educate children and instill confidence in them. That's why Sherrie Westin, president of Sesame Workshop, has devoted decades to bringing these fuzzy ambassadors to youngsters living everywhere from Afghanistan to India to Syrian refugee camps.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 20th century, Madam CJ Walker made a fortune by building an empire of hair care products for Black women. She then used her great wealth to fund social causes, including anti-lynching crusades. Her great-great granddaughter, journalist and author A'Lelia Bundles, tells about the life of this intrepid entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning journalist Niala Boodhoo, host of the daily news podcast Axios Today, tells why including women's POV makes media so much better, and why women need to speak up on behalf of their own narratives.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, to parents who had fled Sudan, Aweng Ade-Chuol now finds herself on magazine covers and in Beyonce's film, Black is King. But Aweng's ambitions go far beyond the runway: She's a voice for the marginalized, the overlooked and the forgotten. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Obama administration, Valerie Jarrett was the longest serving advisor to the President. Today she remains a force in public life and is also the author of the best-selling memoir, Finding My Voice. Listen to her invaluable lessons in leadership, and authenticity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pediatric intensive care specialist and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Dr. LaRovere is also the co-founder of Virtue Foundation, a nonprofit that provides actionable data and health resources to vulnerable communities around the world. Dr. LaRovere explains why getting more women into science will help us solve current and future health crises. To learn how you can make a difference go to virtuefoundation.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world, there are bold women leaders who have a vision of how to make life better for others. As president and CEO of Vital Voices, Alyse Nelson ensures that these change-makers get the training, mentoring and network that will make their vision a reality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known worldwide by her famous initials, DVF launched a fashion empire on the basis of a multi-million-selling wrap dress and went on to become a major force for empowering women. Hear unforgettable life lessons from the woman behind the DVF Awards that support female change-makers, the #InCharge campaign to connect women to each other, and the fund-raising effort that brought in $100 million for the Statue of Liberty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive producer Dyllan McGee and director Sara Wolitzky are the forces behind the new documentary, “Not Done,” a look at women’s leadership over the last five years and the new wave of the women’s movement. “Not Done” is a MAKERS film by Verizon Media and McGee Media, and is supported by P&G. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Taliban took over Malala Yousafzai’s town in Pakistan, they banned education for girls. Malala defied them, went to school and spoke out. For that, she was shot by the Taliban. But Malala survived, continued to champion girls’ education, and, at age 17, went on to become the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's a regular on the "Most Powerful Women" lists, and no wonder: As Vice Chairman of Bank of America and Chair of Bank of America Europe, Anne Finucane oversees the Bank's strategic positioning, while also leading the company’s ESG, sustainable finance, and public policy efforts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was a tomboy who grew up on a Pennsylvania farm. She’s a globally successful  designer who had no formal design training. And her mission is to empower women and help them embrace their ambition. Listen as Tory Burch discusses her work, her purpose and her innovative Tory Burch Foundation. Note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In late 2017, Time’s Up helped put the issue of sexual harassment on the national radar. Tina Tchen has been with the movement from the beginning. As CEO and president of Time’s Up, she’s a forceful voice calling for safe, dignified and fair workplaces. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's worked 24-hour shifts battling fires in California, where this year more than 4 million acres have burned. Learn why Kerry Crivello does this difficult, dangerous work, and how a sense of purpose and camaraderie keep her going. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2014, 19-year-old Nadia Murad experienced first-hand the horrors of genocide when ISIS attacked her Yazidi community in Iraq. Her family was devastated, she was kidnapped and enslaved--but once she escaped she made it her mission to speak out for all survivors of sexual violence and to bring ISIS to justice. For her work she was honored with the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Wales to parents who never finished their schooling, Julia Gillard grew up with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference. As the first woman ever elected Prime Minister in Australia, she drew international acclaim when she gave a speech in Parliament that called out sexism and the double standard. Now she’s helping other women become leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beginning when she was just 14, Monica Ramirez has been a voice for the needs of migrant farmworkers and on behalf of gender equality. The founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women, she is a tireless advocate for Latina power and a crusader against sexual harassment.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With her hit song “Quiet,”  Connie Lim, who performs under the name MILCK, created a new feminist anthem and launched a movement on behalf of marginalized communities. Now she’s using her immense talents to build a “soul-cial action” campaign on behalf of racial justice; the centerpiece is her brand-new song, “Somebody’s Beloved.” MILCK shares her path to empowerment and activism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Barrett’s career has been filled with prestigious positions: She’s been U.S. ambassador to Finland, the vice chairperson of the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board, and Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. By the time she was 30 years old, she’d been an executive with two global Fortune 500 companies. The Secretary of the Air Force is also a bold advocate for women, as you’ll hear in this conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, Mariah Carey has topped the music charts over the course of four decades. But behind the glamour, Carey faced unimaginable challenges. In this conversation with iHeart’s Angie Martinez, she discusses her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, and shares how she learned to persevere and overcome incredible obstacles.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two women with distinctive voices share a perceptive, often humorous, conversation. Listen in on the discussion  between Austin Channing Brown, author of the New York Times best-seller, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and Amena Brown, spoken-word poet, author and host of the podcast, HER with Amena Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former supermodel has dedicated the last 10 years to bringing down the shockingly high rate of maternal death—both in the US and around the world. Her nonprofit, Every Mother Counts, is a highly effective global organization providing education, advocacy and support, and it all started after Christy endured dangerous complications following the birth of her own child. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The A-list actress is one of the most prominent voices advocating on behalf of survivors of sexual violence and trafficking around the world. In 2017, Judd also helped ignite the #MeToo movement when she became one of the first women in Hollywood to speak out about sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. In this candid conversation, she tells Seneca’s Ambassador Melanne Verveer why this work is so personally important to her.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s held impressive positions on the world stage, including as leader of Ireland and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Now Mary Robinson is working to reverse the ravages of climate change. Be inspired by her conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court Justice, who died September 18, was a feminist icon, but throughout her career she was a bold defender of equality not just for women but for all persons. She prized collegiality, thought anger was a waste of time, and cherished the democratic process. Hear the Notorious RBG in her own voice in this tribute she gave for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at a 2015 event hosted by Seneca Women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The co-founder, president and CEO of WeConnect International—a nonprofit that connects women business owners to major companies that can bring them into their supply chains—Elizabeth Vazquez knows the power of women entrepreneurs. She and WeConnect are making sure these women thrive, even in the time of Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was not only the first woman ever elected president of Liberia, she was also Africa’s first woman president. Taking office after Liberia endured 14 years of brutal civil war, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made sure women were part of the peace-building process. Ambassador Melanne Verveer talks to this Nobel Prize laureate about leadership, and why countries that want to progress must have women participating at all levels of society . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—have created an impressive gender equality strategy that is breaking new ground. Soccer legend, Olympic gold medalist, author and activist Abby Wambach joins them in a conversation about women in leadership, excerpted from our special 6-episode series, Getting to Equal, that kicks off the new season of Seneca’s Conversations on Power and Purpose. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica O. Matthews has two degrees from Harvard, holds 11 patents and has been on the cover of Forbes magazine—twice! But it’s what she’s doing with all that talent that is so impressive: She is on a mission to revolutionize the global power grid—making it sustainable, reliable and accessible to underserved communities around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women respond differently to medications and treatments than men do, but most medical research focuses just on men. Two scientists, Dr. Jane Salmon, a professor and associate dean at Weill Cornell College of Medicine, and Dr. Fanny Elahi, a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, are doing groundbreaking work that will result in better health for everyone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creator of the Huffington Post, which gave us a new way to consume news and commentary, Arianna Huffington is now using her Thrive Global platform to revolutionize the way we work, sleep and relate to technology. She talks to Melanne Verveer about the small steps we can all take to live happier, healthier lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kay Koplovitz changed the way we watch TV when she created the first cable sports network in 1977, and, as head of USA Network, she was the first woman to lead a TV network. And she did it all while insisting on her place at the table in a male-dominated industry. Host Kim Azzarelli interviews this industry ground-breaker who is now using her unmatched experience to advance other women entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of YWCA USA is continuing her organization’s 162 year legacy of being at the forefront of positive change. With a mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the Y has met the challenges of the pandemic by providing childcare for health care workers, expanding its work with survivors of domestic violence and carrying on the Y tradition of constant innovation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She went from being the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she was appointed to the helm of Avon, at age 38, to President and CEO of nonprofit Grameen America, where she has given out more than $1 billion in micro-loans to more than 135,000 low-income women in the US. Host Kim Azzarelli talks to Jung about following your compass, and how women’s entrepreneurship can lift entire communities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby Wambach is a two-time gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion. Brittany Packnett Cunningham is the founder and principal of Love & Power Works, a social impact firm dedicated to creating justice and equality throughout various industries. What do these women have in common? They are passionate activists fighting for gender and racial equality. In this episode, we feature their conversation with Lauren Leader, the CEO of All In Together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan B. Anthony’s name is so intertwined with the movement to get women the vote that the 19th Amendment is even called by her name. Broadcast legend Lynn Sherr, author of Failure is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words, reveals the fascinating life of this history-making woman in conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Day O’Connor will always be known as the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, appointed by President Reagan in 1981. But one of her greatest legacies may be the creation of iCivics, educational video games that have taught more than 5 million school children to be active, thoughtful participants in our democracy. Host Kim Azzarelli speaks to Louise Dubé, executive director of iCivics, about Justice O’Connor’s life of purpose and service to others, and why we need iCivics more than ever at this moment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Martin Chase has produced some of your favorite movies, from the made-for-TV adaptation of “Cinderella” starring Brandy and the late Whitney Houston to big screen hits like “The Princess Diaries”—a film that earned her the distinction of being the first African-American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million. This episode features Seneca’s Sharon Bowen and Debra Martin Chase in a conversation from Seneca’s “Made By Women” podcast. They discuss changing career paths, taking risks and fighting to work on the projects that advance your vision. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first woman ever appointed Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright was a vibrant advocate on the world stage for US interests and for human rights. In this episode, we share a conversation between Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Secretary Albright from the Seneca Women Forum at the Metropolitan Museum.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, is a long-time advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment. She has long used her power for purpose, leveraging platforms—from the United Nations to the Royal Foundation Forum—to encourage us all to think differently about the world in which we live and how we can each contribute to a more just and inclusive society. In this episode, we hear from The Duchess of Sussex in her own words, in a keynote address she recently gave during the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit. Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality. To learn more about Girl Up go to girlup.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the giants of American history, Sojourner Truth stands out. After escaping slavery, she drew huge crowds as a speaker,  advocating on behalf of abolition and women’s rights. Host Kim Azzarelli and American historian Dr. Daina Ramey Berry celebrate the voice and work of Sojourner Truth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Seneca’s “100 Women to Hear," a brand-new podcast from Seneca Women and iHeart Radio. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges across political divides. You’ll get insight into not just what they accomplished but how they think about the world. Listen, learn and get inspired! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.