Vital Voices Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The Vital Voices Podcast highlights women leaders and change-makers from around the world. Hosted by Vital Voices President and CEO, Alyse Nelson, the Vital Voices Podcast provides a space for extraordinary women to be heard.

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After one of the toughest years on record for global gender equality, Vital Voices Live brings together Amb. Melanne Verveer, Amb. Gita Rao Gupta, and Gary Barker to reflect on what happened—and what comes next. The conversation explores global trends, hard-won lessons, and signs of hope emerging around the world. Gary Barker shares insights from his work engaging men and boys as allies, highlighting the power of solidarity in driving change. A candid, hopeful look at the road ahead for gender equality.

In this inspiring episode of Vital Voices Live, we sit down with Sanna Marin, former Prime Minister of Finland and a global advocate for democratic resilience, gender equality, and compassionate leadership. Marin reflects on her historic rise to national leadership, the complexities of governing through crisis, and the values that continue to guide her vision for a more just and inclusive world.

She also dives into her new book, Hope in Action, offering a powerful look at how hope can be a strategic force in politics—and in our everyday lives. Marin shares lessons from her time in office, insights on sustaining courage under pressure, and her belief in the power of communities and young leaders to drive meaningful change.

Authentic, thoughtful, and forward-looking, this conversation highlights why hope isn’t passive—it’s a catalyst.

Tune in for an intimate and motivating conversation with one of today’s most influential changemakers.

In this special edition of Vital Voices Live, host Norah O’Donnell sits down with editors-turned-authors Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill to celebrate the launch of their new book All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top. Together, they unpack their own career turns—from top-tier magazine leadership to the moment of being let go—and share how those experiences became the catalyst for something bigger: a movement to reclaim professional self-worth, rewrite the narrative around job loss, and build resilience.

Tune in as they discuss themes from the book (including candid essays from high-profile women), offer practical advice on bouncing back, and open up about redefining ambition on their own terms. This is a conversation about how to turn a setback into a strategic pivot—and why the coolest girls aren’t those who never fail, but those who rise up when they do.

In this compelling episode of Vital Voices Live, Gambian women’s rights activist Jaha Dukureh — a leading campaigner against female genital mutilation, founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls, TIME 100 honoree, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee — joins acclaimed actor and New York Times bestselling author Ashley Judd. Interviewed by actor and CARE Ambassador Bellamy Young, they explore the global fight to end female genital mutilation, the ongoing evolution of the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, and the power of personal stories to spark change for women and girls worldwide.

In this powerful episode of Vital Voices LIVE, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about the defining issues of our time.

Together, they examine the rise of authoritarianism, the impact of toxic masculinity, and the global epidemic of violence against women—while underscoring the urgent fight for equality, justice, and resilient leadership.

This dialogue offers critical insights into the challenges threatening democracy and human rights worldwide, as well as the opportunities for collective action and change.

Tune in to hear a thought-provoking conversation that speaks to the urgency of our moment.

Did you know that 96% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, and 99% of them target women? In this eye-opening episode, Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Laura Bates, bestselling author of Men Who Hate Women and the brand-new release The New Age of Sexism, alongside Dr. Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo.

Together, they unpack the alarming rise of AI-driven misogyny, the real-world impact of online abuse, and the urgent steps we must take to build a safer, more equitable future. With raw honesty and unflinching insights, this conversation doesn’t shy away from the hard truths.

📚 The New Age of Sexism is out now—available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. Get your copy today.

On this episode of Vital Voices Live, Shafiqa Khpalwak and Mahal Wak share their powerful stories of evacuating Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul four years ago-and the urgent realities Afghan women continue to face today. In conversation with Rina Amiri, U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, they reflect on the heartbreak of leaving home, the resilience it takes to rebuild, and the ongoing fight to secure the rights and futures of Afghan women and girls.

A testament to courage -and a call to keep Afghanistan’s women at the center of the global conversation.

In this special episode of Vital Voices Live, veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell sits down with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield for a powerful conversation on global leadership, diplomacy, and the role of women driving change on the world stage. From her early days in Louisiana to representing the United States at the UN, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shares her journey, her perspective on today’s most pressing international issues, and what it takes to lead with compassion and conviction.

On this episode of Vital Voices LIVE, two powerhouse voices take the stage: Ashlyn Harris and Brittany Packnett Cunningham.

Ashlyn — two-time World Cup champion, advocate, and mom — gets candid about life after soccer, embracing imperfection, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a queer woman.

Brittany brings her signature brilliance, guiding the conversation with vulnerability, wisdom, and truth. Together, they remind us that leadership can be both strong and soft — and that showing up fully is a radical act.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation on identity, transition, and the courage to evolve.

To kick off Global Pride Month in DC, Vital Voices Live welcomed the brilliant Tourmaline for a powerful conversation honoring the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson — the trailblazing Black trans icon who helped shape the LGBTQ+ movement.

Tourmaline — filmmaker, activist, and author of the new biography Marsha — joined host Sharita Gruberg, Vice President for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families, to reflect on Marsha’s enduring impact and what it means to carry her legacy forward.

In this powerful episode of Vital Voices Live, acclaimed actress, activist, and storyteller Sophia Bush sits down with Jen Klein—author, advocate, and longtime champion for women’s rights—for a bold and deeply personal conversation about advocacy, authenticity, and the courage to lean into hard conversations.

Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose, stay grounded in your values, and stand up for what you believe in—even when it’s difficult. From navigating the spotlight to showing up for meaningful change, this episode is a compelling reminder that true impact begins with knowing who you are—and having the courage to act on it.

In celebration of Global Wellness Day, our CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Victoria Zitrin — artist, entrepreneur, advocate, and Co-Chair of the Vital Voices Bay Area Council.

Victoria is the founder of Ventura Vie, a public charity rooted in wellness, creativity, and empowerment. From mentorships to live events and the V Boutique in San Francisco, Ventura Vie creates space for healing and connection through art, fashion, and nature. Her impact is felt across the Vital Voices community — including at our headquarters, where our wellness room bears the Ventura Vie name.

This episode is a reminder that wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s a foundation for leadership, resilience, and meaningful change.

After discovering deepfake pornography featuring her image online, Breeze Liu faced a harrowing journey that exposed the deep failures of our legal and tech systems. But instead of staying silent, she took action.

In this powerful episode, Breeze joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson to share how she turned trauma into purpose—founding Alecto AI to help others detect and remove non-consensual content.

Now a Vital Voices Global Fellow and a driving force behind the bipartisan Take It Down Act, Breeze is reshaping the digital landscape to protect survivors. This conversation is a call to action for tech accountability—and a testament to the power of survivor-led change.

In honor of World Environment Day, Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Wanjira Mathai — renowned Kenyan environmentalist and Managing Director for Africa at the World Resources Institute.

Daughter of the late Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Wanjira carries forward a legacy of people-powered climate action. In this powerful conversation, she reflects on her mother’s impact, the urgency of women-led environmental solutions, and how restoring our planet means reimagining leadership.

In this powerful episode of the Vital Voices Podcast, actor and activist Nazanin Boniadi joins Alyse Nelson, President & CEO of Vital Voices, for a candid conversation on courage, advocacy, and the fight for human rights in Iran and beyond.

Nazanin shares her journey from Hollywood to human rights activism, the personal cost of raising her voice, and the ongoing struggle for freedom in Iran — especially for women and girls. She reflects on the power of global solidarity, the role of storytelling in activism, and why silence is not an option.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the people who lift us up — and how we can do the same for others.

In honor of International Day for Biological Diversity, this episode features a powerful conversation between Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson and Mary Robinson — Ireland’s first female President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and lifelong advocate for climate justice, gender equality, and ethical leadership.

Mary reflects on her groundbreaking political career, her deep commitment to human rights, and how climate became her life’s defining mission. She also shares insights from MRS ROBINSON, a new documentary that tells the story of her trailblazing leadership and the urgent need for women-led climate action.

In this special episode of the Vital Voices Live Podcast, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Karlie Kloss joins Kode With Klossy CEO Osi Imeokparia to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kode With Klossy—a decade of empowering young women and gender-expansive youth in tech. Together, they reflect on the early days of the initiative, how mentorship has shaped their leadership journeys, and why investing in women and girls is key to building a more inclusive and innovative future. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about vision, impact, and what’s next for this groundbreaking movement.

In this episode of Vital Voices Live, Dina Powell McCormick — former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice Chair at BDT & MSD Partners — joins us to talk about her new book, Who Believed in You?, co-authored with Senator David McCormick. Drawing from her personal journey and insights from leaders like Satya Nadella, Tory Burch, and Condoleezza Rice, Dina explores how transformational mentorship shapes leadership, builds confidence, and drives long-term success.

She shares lessons from her work launching mentorship initiatives like Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women and offers practical advice for creating deeper, more meaningful mentoring relationships.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the people who lift us up — and how we can do the same for others.

Welcome to the Vital Voices Live Podcast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating the game-changers, the rule-breakers, and the fearless women shaping our world!

In front of a live studio audience in the Vital Voices Headquarters in Washington DC, this episode is guest hosted by Norah O'Donnell in conversation with Sara Blakely, an entrepreneur, innovator, and champion for women everywhere. She took a simple idea, a pair of scissors, and sheer determination to build Spanx, revolutionizing the fashion industry and becoming one of the most successful self-made women in the world. But she didn’t stop there—she’s using her platform to empower female entrepreneurs, invest in women-led businesses, and prove that lifting others up is the ultimate power move.

She’s bold, she’s brilliant, and on this episode, she shares her incredible journey.

A conversation in honor of International Women's Day between Vital Voices CEO and co-Founder Alyse Nelson and Nika Kovač, the founding director of the 8th of March Research Institute, a movement-building organization that uses storytelling and advocacy to confront gender and economic inequalities across Slovenia.

Zeinorin Angkang is a 2022 VV Visionaries Fellowship alumna and founder of Hill Wild, an organization working with the Tangkhul Naga People in Northeast India to create a sustainable food supply and eradicate poverty. In this work, she also champions the voices of Indigenous Peoples and their farming knowledge that dates back thousands of years.

She recently spoke to Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson on why she founded Hill Wild and how she grew the social enterprise to include more than 2,000 farmers, 80 percent of whom are women.

Angkang was recently featured in Portraits of Progress: Women Powering the Global Goals, an interactive art exhibit that debuted at the United Nations Headquarters during Women's History Month. The exhibit featured 17 portraits of women leaders finding solutions to advance the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

If listening to Angkang's story on our podcast has inspired you to take action, please consider donating to Vital Voices to help us continue investing in, connecting with, and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's most significant problems.

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In this special Festival episode of the Vital Voices podcast, you’ll hear an inspiring panel conversation on how women leaders can take control of dealing with personal trauma, navigating mental health, and finding fulfillment no matter what life throws their way. Founding Partner at West Front Strategies and Vital Voices Board Member ASHLEY DAVIS kicks off the discussion by informing the audience that they all will be gifted a copy of The Urgent Life, the debut memoir of Vital Voices Board Member and Marketing Hall of Famer BOZOMA SAINT JOHN. The conversation is moderated by HUMA ABEDIN, author, Vital Voices board member, civil servant, and Chief of Staff to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with, and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

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In this special Festival series episode on the rising tide of disinformation and digital dictatorship, you’ll hear from four thought leaders who offered a cross-cultural analysis on the issue of disinformation with expert commentary from the Honorable NEEMA LUGANGIRA of Tanzania, PAULINA IBARRA of Chile, OMUKA HUB NEYSARA of India and ALENA POPOVA of Russia, in conversation with MANIRA ALVA, Vital Voices’ Vice President of Issue Advocacy.

During the discussion, the panelists explore what is occurring in the world of fact and fiction, what they are experiencing, solutions, and what we can do about it to bring more truth to the surface.

Invest in Women. Improve the World.
If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

www.vitalvoices.org/donate

Invest in Women. Improve the World.
If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

www.vitalvoices.org/donate

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As we approach the second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2023, we revisit a particularly moving panel discussion from the 2nd Annual Vital Voices Festival centered around gender apartheid in Afghanistan and Iran.

Listen as Afghan Women’s Rights Activist METRA MEHRAN and Iranian Actress & Activist SEPIDEH MOAFI sit in conversation with ZAINAB SALBI, founder of Women for Women International, co-founder of Daughters for Earth, and a Vital Voices board member, to discuss the problems and proposed solutions to achieve gender equality in the Middle East.

Play through to the end to hear a special surprise unveiling of a protest piece created by the ArtLords, a collective of Afghan artists that was founded in Kabul in response to the injustices there. The artwork was created on a blank canvas during the Festival and completed just minutes before it was presented on stage during the panel. It now sits on display near the entrance to the Vital Voices Global Headquarters for Women's Leadership as a sign of solidarity for all the oppressed women and girls of Afghanistan, Iran and around the globe.

Invest in Women. Improve the World.
If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

www.vitalvoices.org/donate

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In this special Festival series episode of the power of the arts and storytelling to spark social change, you’ll hear from a panel of featured thought leaders from film, TV, fine arts and the stage, including Sesame Workshop President SHERRIE WESTIN, President of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts DEBORAH RUTTER, Filmmaker SAMAR MINALLAH KHAN, and Executive Director of For Freedoms artist collective CLAUDIA PEÑA.

These powerhouse women spoke about their roles as creative executives to positively impact the world with media entrepreneur and Founder of the Oxygen Network and former President of Nickelodeon GERALDINE LAYBOURNE expertly guiding the discussion.

Invest in Women. Improve the World.
If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

www.vitalvoices.org/donate

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“The work we do is lonely work,” said KAH WALLA, President of the Cameroon People’s Party and a Vital Voices Board Member. “If we want social justice, if we want inclusion, we cannot count on the people who have built the current status quo to change it. We must embrace power.” And so went the discussion of three powerful women leaders about how they broke the so-called rules of society to start movements and blaze a trail towards gender equality.

In this special Festival episode of the Vital Voices podcast, you’ll hear more from WALLA, in addition to Senior Policy Advisor for Native Affairs and Domestic Policy Council at The White House ELIZABETH HIDALGO REESE, Founder of Femmes for Freedom SHIRIN MUSA, Environmental and Human Rights Activist HELENA GUALINGA, and Former Secretary of Public Ethics, Transparency and Anti-Corruption of Argentina LAURA ALONSO.

Invest in Women. Improve the World.
If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges.

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In this special episode, you’ll hear a powerful conversation between Vital Voices Cofounder Secretary HILLARY CLINTON and a panel of women leaders who have been a part of Vital Voices 25-year history of disrupting the status quo. Listen as Northern Irish Peacebuilder Dr. BRONAGH HINDS, Gender Equality Activist OUMIE SISSOKHO of The Gambia, Human Rights Activist & Author RUCHIRA GUPTA of India, and Social Entrepreneur MARIA PACHECO of Guatemala talk about the audacious action they took in their communities to advocate for women, peace, and gender equality.

This global dialogue, moderated by ZINHLE ESSAMUAH of NBC News, was captured at the 2nd Annual Vital Voices Festival at our global headquarters for women’s leadership in Washington, DC on May 5, 2023.

The panel discussion kicks-off with an introduction from longtime Vital Voices Network Leader MARINA PISKLAKOVA-PARKER, founder of the first domestic violence crisis hotline in Russia and senior director of gender-based violence advocacy at Vital Voices.

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Your gift will allow us to continue our global mission and grow our network of over 20,000 women leaders from 185 countries.

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President of Google.org, Jacquelline Fuller, joins Alyse Nelson on the heels of the announcement of the 34 selected organizations for Google.org's $25M Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. They discussed the importance of private sector collaborations with organizations like Vital Voices, a partner on the Challenge, how we can realistically create a path to achieving SDG 5; Gender Equality, and why women's representation is critical to progress.

In the global philanthropic community, less than 2% percent of resources are channeled specifically to help causes centered around women and girls. Committed to identifying these philanthropic gaps and merging those with Google’s strengths and values, Google.org is making investing in women and girls a top priority through innovative methods including Google Ad Grants and increased philanthropic capital.

To learn more about the 34 selected organizations for the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls, visit impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/womenandgirls2021. To learn more about the work of Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Host: Alyse Nelson

Executive Producer: Sofiyat Ibrahim

Producer and Editor: Sofiyat Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Melissa Shang, disability rights activist, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a special International Youth Day discussion on advocacy and the power of young voices. Born with a form of muscular dystrophy called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Melissa has worked throughout her young-adult life to incorporate anti-ableist conversation into popular discourse. In this enlightening conversation, Melissa and Alyse discuss the path to activism and importance of representation in youth popular culture, the impact that the Covid 19 Pandemic has had on the disabled community, the importance of Gen Z’s activist upbringing, and how we can all be better allies to the disabled community. At such a young age, Melissa is already a truly inspirational leader whose empathy and strength she continues to use as her power to empower others.

Melissa is a former Vital Voices HerLead fellow and recently, was included in a series of portraits celebrating Asian American women. You can see her portrait on the new Vital Voices building in Washington, DC.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer:. Sofiyat Ibrahim

Editor: Maya Sternthal

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

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Her Royal Highness, Intisar AlSabah, Kuwaiti social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and princess of the House of Al Sabah, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on how we can use lessons learned from overcoming adversity to empower others. A survivor of domestic abuse and military occupation, Her Royal Highness explores how traumatic events in her own life impacted her mental health, how she escaped from this dark place, and how she relies on skills gained from these experiences to support her work in empowering others. Today, Her Royal Highness runs the Intisar Foundation, a charitable organization which uses drama therapy to support the mental health of Kuwaiti women and children. Through her passionate words, she emphasizes the importance of increased support for mental health and empathetic leadership practices.

Her Royal Highness models how individuals striving to improve their mental health and overcome challenges can unearth their inner strength and use it to confirm their faith in a brighter future. Due to the seemingly pervasive isolation that Covid-19 has instilled upon much of the world, she explains how now more than ever before, we must support one another and include the importance of mental health in mainstream discourse.

To learn more about the Intisar Foundation, visit https://intisarfoundation.org.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Sofiyat Ibrahim.

Producer and Editor: Maya Sternthal.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Chair and founding member of the Council of Women World Leaders, and current President of the Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Change joined host, Alyse Nelson for a discussion on her experience as a woman leader in Irish politics and global organizations, mental health, and the intersection between gender and the climate crisis. Based on her years of experience, President Robinson shares why she believes that the adoption of feminist leadership practices will be crucial for future leaders tasked with solving the world’s greatest challenges.

Mary has dedicated her life to public service and leads based on values she learned as an avid participant in the women’s movement. Throughout her years in public facing roles, she has shown us how women lead differently – by being a respectful, non-hierarchical, observant, and empathetic leader, she effectively amplifies the voices of those on the margins of mainstream discourse.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer:. Sofiyat Ibrahim

Post Copy: Maya Sternthal

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Cici Battle, social impact strategist, organizer, and facilitator, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on Juneteenth and how the United States must move beyond performative solidarity in order to address its deep-rooted issues with race and equality. By reflecting on the events of the past year, including the murder of George Floyd, the global Pandemic, and the transition in federal administration, Cici explored the positive changes that have emerged in nation-wide discourse about race and American history. She also emphasized the need for more tangible measures like federal legislation on lynching and financial reparations to the descendants of slaves that will be crucial next steps if the United States strives to be truly cognizant of its past and committed to building a brighter future.

Cici is a strong and resilient leader who has dedicated her life to supporting young leaders, the women’s movement, and transforming corporate cultures to better support the needs of marginalized groups. This Juneteenth, we encourage you to learn about the history of the holiday and use the day to reflect on the ways we can all move the charge forward for a better future.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Sofiyat Ibrahim

Post Copy: Maya Sternthal

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

TW || Former Mexican congresswomen and life-long advocate against gender-based violence in Mexico, Adriana Hinojosa Céspedes, joined the Vital Voices Podcast with host Alyse Nelson, to discuss Mexico’s ongoing femicide crisis, the strength of women in this time of uncertainty, and the hope that is generated from small steps of progress in the fight for gender equality.

Through her eloquent and sensitive words, Adriana shares horrific details of the violence women and children in Mexico continue to face in many cities in Mexico. And as omen across Mexico continue calling for justice and security - to be free and safe, while leading protests around the country- they continue to remain an inspiration to many of us at Vital Voices and across the world. The world is not safe for women and without safety, we cannot have true equality. Listen to this insightful conversation to learn about Adriana’s work and how you can support the women in Mexico.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofiyat Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Visionary Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Women in Business Development Inc in Samoa, Adi Tafuna’i joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss her pioneering work revitalizing the local economy in Samoa by building female entrepreneurship using locally-sources resources and tapping into external markets. Adi and Alyse discuss the impact climate change has had on the local Samoan and Pacific Island communities, and she shares how she gives back to her local community by prioritizing the women within the community.

Adi offers information on how you can support the local Samoan community and local communities and - in so doing - contribute to the empowerment of the women in the region. Listen in!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker and a foreword by Amanda Gorman, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Career diplomat and NDI Director for Women, Gender and Democracy Sandra Pepera joined host Alyse Nelson on the podcast to discuss her career building inclusive, resilient democracy. Sandra reflected on the need to focus on creating systems that push for culture change to really secure lasting impact when it comes to greater gender equity and representation in politics around the world. She and Alyse discussed the ways that we need to support not only women leaders as individuals, but also ensure we’re valuing the elements that elevated them to leadership so that others can follow in their footsteps.

Sandra shared her perspective on the increasing, targeted violence against women in politics around the world, and what she sees as the priorities for Biden’s Administration with regard to gender equity around the world. Listen in!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofiyat Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Democratic activist and economist Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss how her leadership style has been shaped by a staunch commitment to her values and deep community engagement. Leading by example, Oby explains how she uses her power to empower community voices around her, coaching a new generation of leaders who are driven by values to disrupt the culture of putting the self in front of the common good.

Over her decades-long career, Oby has demonstrated the power of values-driven leadership – and is committed to fostering the next generation of leaders to change politics from the ground up. Tune in to hear more from Oby on her fight to cut down corruption, instill passionate and effective leadership in Nigeria and sustain democracy.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Future for Us Founder and Leadership Incubator Fellow Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss her passion for equity and her fight to get more women of color in leadership within the modern workplace.

Sage shared how dealing with her own experiences of discrimination in the workplace motivated her to put her passion for equity into action. In this dynamic conversation, Sage makes it clear the importance of rooting advocacy and workplaces alike in an intersectional perspective, and the impact and power of bringing so many women across the world together.

From kickstarting Future for Us and catalyzing the conversation around justice for women of color in the workplace, Sage has always worked to be transparent and flexible in her leadership – two qualities that came in handy at the onset of COVID-19. Listen in to hear more about how Sage exemplifies what we all know: that women lead differently.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Executive Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Producer and Editor: Shreya Bandyopadhyay.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Outspoken Congolese radio journalist and co-founder of the South Kivu Women’s Media Association Chouchou Namegabe sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss Chouchou’s efforts enacting cultural change surrounding sexual assault and gender-based violence. Throughout her career, she has focused on bringing the stories of survivors to light by leveraging the radio industry, breaking down the culture of devaluing and silencing women’s voices.

Listen in to learn more about Chouchou’s journey to changing the culture while enduring pushback – starting with her own family and household. Chouchou is a critical example of the ways that women leaders use their power to empower by changing the narrative around important issues, and pushing culture forward in any way she can.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Shreya Bandyopadhyay

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Owner of the Amar Singh Art Gallery, Human Rights Activist and Solidarity Council Member Amar Singh, sat down with Host Alyse Nelson to discuss men’s critical role in the fight for gender equality and his work in bridging the gender gap and championing women within the art space. As an art gallerist, Amar saw the blatant lack of representation of women in the arts and continues to pioneer a culture change by uplifting and showcasing women artists. Tune in to hear how Amar embraces his allyship to champion women’s rights and push his passion for change forward.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Civil rights activist and the CEO and founder of Rise, Amanda Nguyen sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community and how she uses her activism to advocate for more informed and collaborative change. Amanda reflects on how she got involved in activism, her work with Rise Justice Labs and the impact of social media in democratizing the voices of the voiceless.

A strong believer in collective action, Amanda has constantly worked to use her power to empower community leaders through trainings and workshops. With constant grit, breaking down barriers to activism and creating civil rights, Amanda continues to remind us how women lead differently! Listen in to learn more about the incredible work Amanda has done to redefine survivor involvement in sexual violence legislation and how you can get involved in social justice activism.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker and a foreword by Amanda Gorman, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Advocate and disability and inclusion expert Sara Minkara sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss her approach to framing inclusivity as a value-based proposition and how we can all lead with empathy and without assumption. Sara, the founder of the non-profit Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), draws from her experience as a blind, Lebanese-American woman who, despite barriers intent on blocking her way to success, has refuted the need for societal validation and instead created her own narrative and followed her unique path, realizing the only way to make change was to create it herself.

Listen in to learn more about the incredible work Sara has done to redefine the concept of inclusivity and create opportunities for everyone. Understanding that inclusion is a value for all, Sara’s words and actions leave an impact on all who hear them, proving the way women lead differently by bridging lines that seek to divide.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Activist, Social Impact Strategist, co-founder of Freedom March NYC and all-round icon Chelsea Miller joined Host Alyse Nelson for a special Black History Month episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower. Tune in to hear Chelsea share her thoughts on everything from mobilizing youth last summer following the murder of George Floyd to what’s happening on the frontlines of change, to her priorities to cement change and more.

Listen to share in Chelsea’s share passion for investing in youth and showcasing stories of young people making change happen to inspire others to do the same. It’s an honor to hear from this young leader about her thoughts on the future, and learn more about her work to defund the systems that contribute to the oppression and criminalization of Black and brown communities. Thanks to Chelsea, you can find out more about how you can be an ally in the fight for equality for all!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline, with a foreword by Amanda Gorman.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

‘Leap and the net will appear.’ Vital Voices network women Jessica Hubley, CEO of AnnieCannons, and Leah Lizarondo, co-founder of Food Rescue Hero, sat down with Alyse Nelson to discuss the power of pivoting. In both of their careers, Jessica and Leah each took leaps of faith, changing their trajectories to make an impact in their communities. Despite uncertainty and barriers, they were able to transform fears of failure into positive learning experiences that helped them create new and exciting opportunities for themselves, for those without food and the trafficking survivors they serve, and for the women who follow after them.

Listen in to hear Jessica and Leah reflect on the way that failure taught them how to create successful initiatives in the future.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline with a foreword by Amanda Gorman.

Host: Alyse Nelson

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

President of the non-profit Reinserta, Saskia Niño de Rivera, and social worker and co-founder of the non-profit Prerana, Priti Patkar, sat down with Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to discuss current barriers to achieving human rights for children around the world. Saskia and Priti explain their efforts to break the cycle of intergenerational violence by working directly with the children and parents involved, striving to ensure the balance of human rights is kept in line with the context of the children’s lives.

Listen in to learn more about the incredible work these women are doing to change broken systems, build new structures that better serve children and give them new opportunities, and how they leverage their empathy and willingness to take risks as their power. Their work is inspiring, but it’s their hope, resilience and dedication that makes both women enlightening.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Young women will lead the way. That much is clear when speaking with women like Faith Florez, founder of the Latina Legacy Foundation and creator of the Calor App. Faith reconnected with podcast host Alyse Nelson to discuss the way that Faith’s family inspired her work protecting farm workers and informing them of their rights through technology. Faith explains how, through mentoring, seizing opportunities and passionate dedication, she’s grown her initial efforts into a platform educating people on key issues like immigration, their working rights, COVID-19 precautions and more.

Listen in to hear more from this dynamic young leader, and get Faith’s advice for other future leaders out there!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Donna Langley, Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, joined Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to talk about her journey from intern to Chairman, and how she forged her way through challenges by making a plan and pushing herself to the next level. Donna shares stories from her childhood, catalyzing moments from her career and how she uses compassion and empathy to lead others through crisis.

Listen in to hear more about the intentional choices she’s made to keep the entertainment industry moving through the pandemic,

and how and how she uses her commitment to and passion for diversity, inclusion and equity to empower others and create global change.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker and a foreword by Amanda Gorman, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Artist and activist Tronja Anglero joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to disucss the new portrait of Kamala Harris Vital Voices commissioned from Tronja. The two discussed the power that art like this has to showcase the positive and strong side to women and their contributions, the deep impact representation at high levels can have on the next generation, the way Tronja uses her art to empower and much more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Last month, we gathered our network of supporters– virtually – to celebrate and recognize the launch of our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower. At that event, we brought together two women leaders, Global Leadership Awards Honoree, humanitarian and CanDo founder Dr. Rola Hallam and VV Board of Directors member, Cameroonian politician and entrepreneur Kah Walla, depicted in the book for a moving discussion about women’s leadership, their journeys, and much more. Tune in to hear how Rola and Kah think violence like they’ve seen in their home countries of Syria and Cameroon impacts women, and what they see as the path forward for women across the world during these unprecedented times.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Secretary General and co-founder of the Council of Women World Leaders, Laura Liswood joined Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to talk about her leadership journey, the lessons learned along the way and how she uses ethics and empathy in leadership to empower others.

Tune in to hear how Laura’s theories on power and leadership that can exclude – and include – historically minority groups from positions of power. Listen in to hear more about her compelling theories and insights on leadership, diversity and inclusion and what it takes for women to rise to positions of power.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow and current Interim President of Peru’s Council of Ministers, Violeta Bermudez spoke with host Alyse Nelsonabout building a career fueled by a passion for creating change. The staunch gender equality advocate discusses her goal for gender parity in politics, and the cascading impact of seeing women in leadership positions.

Tune in to hear how Violeta’s background as a constitutional expert and gender equality advocate made her known as the “RGB of Peru” and how she uses her power as a woman in political spaces to influence progressive change and empower others.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Human rights advocate Ravi Kant joined the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk on the importance of men’s allyship and his fight in breaking the silence around violence against women and children in India. In this episode, Ravi shares how his mother raised he and his brothers to be advocates in the fight for gender equality as an ally for women and girls in the community.

Tune in to hear Ravi dive into the impacts of COVID-19 on the fight against GBV. Listen in to more on how he uses his voice as an ally in the space to reach out to communities to change mindsets and encourage everyone to speak out against abuses, respond to and denounce the violence and strengthen law enforcement. To learn more about Ravi and his brothers’ work to end GBV and human trafficking, visit https://shaktivahini.org/.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Author and Activist Chessy Prout joined the new episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talkabout her journey as a survivor of sexual assault and how critical the allies around her were as she and her family worked through the draining process of seeking justice. Chessy reflected on the importance of connecting with and encouraging other survivors to assert their most important, basic rights – and how those connections drove her to use her voice so that other survivors know that they are not alone.

In this episode, Chessy shares how - through her journey of activism and advocacy, she’s learned what meaningful allyship looks like to support survivors. She and Alyse spoke about the big impact it makes knowing that leaders believe in survivors, and the value of partnering with advocates from high level to ensure survivors’ voices are heard.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV Woman Leader Kiran Bir Sethi joined the new episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk about the turning point for her leadership journey: becoming a mother. In this episode, Kiran shares how - through role as a mother - she learned the importance of empathy, ethics, excellence, elevation and evolution in shaping schools’ educational curriculum to build humanity in children, rather than just preparing them for tests.

Tune in to hear how Kiran’s background as a designer prepared her to rethink the educational system in India, and how her system for educating children as changemakers is spreading around the world. Plus, find out her thoughts on ways to build connection with your kids in COVID.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Biologist, entrepreneur and founder of Wakami, Maria Pacheco, joined the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk about her work as a bridge between communities and the larger world. Maria spoke about her focus on channeling positive energy to make change happen for people and the environment, and how the 20-year Guatemalan Civil War inspired her work to build connection between communities. Hear more about her experience working with makers and businesses throughout COVID-19, and the kindness and compassion she’s seen throughout the crises of 2020. Tune in to hear how she’s connecting to the vision of a better world.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Climate change and indigenous rights activist Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim joined the Power to Empower series to discuss the way she brings the unique perspective of the Mbororo community to the international stage to inform global climate change efforts with on-the-ground experience. With Host Alyse Nelson, Hindou shares her path to leadership, her connection to her community and its impacts on international dialogue. She reflects on how critical it is that she uses her voice to bring humanity to the climate change conversations - thereby using her voice as her #powertoempower.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Managing Director of Sosai Renewable Energies, VV GROW Fellow, Global Ambassadors alumna, WE Empower Awardee and Global Leadership Awards Honoree Habiba Ali joined this episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Habiba joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about her work in the renewable energy space in Nigeria, how her past has been a stepping stone to what her future has become and the barriers she’s worked through that have led her to use her voice and empathy to become a flexible, resilient and determined leader!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, joins this week’s episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower! President Lagarde joined host Alyse Nelson for a thoughtful and dynamic conversation about being the first woman in a role – and both the responsibility and motivation that comes with the title. She offered insight on how she’s leading the international body through COVID-19, and shared her advice for women leaders to own what makes them different and feel confident to take risks. With President Lagarde’s stories of triumph and strength through adversity – this episode is a must-listen!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book,Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower,edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Tunisian human rights activist, global technology entrepreneur and founder of Mos.com, Amira Yahyaoui joined the second episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Amira joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about her past, present, and future as an advocate for change and what it means to be a trailblazing human rights advocate, a woman leader, and immigrant.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Inaugural US Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman joined the debut episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Amanda joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about building her confidence as a poet and leader to overcome her speech impediment and raise her voice as an agent for change. Amanda talked about the lessons she’s learned as she works to bring about conversations around race and her recently launched Vote for the future Initiative – calling everyone to cast their vote in the upcoming election.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org. This series is inspired by our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women using their Power to Empower, edited by Alyse Nelson with art by Gayle Kabaker, published by Assouline.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Producer and Editor: Sofi Ibrahim

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Street artist, human rights advocate and survivor Panmela Castro gave us a first-person update from Brazil on how the country is handling the pandemic - from concerns of inequitable healthcare and crowded housing, to increased domestic and gender-based violence. But despite it all, Panmela is energized by the artistic options still available and the community that advocacy can build. She spoke with Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson about her portrait in the new Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower, what the crisis is showing about leadership and her hopes from the future.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Former Marine and Congressional Candidate Claire Russo joined Vital Voices' Alyse Nelson to share her harrowing story of sexual assault, and discuss the deeply difficult journey she had to undertake to fight for justice within the armed forces. Claire's courage didn't stop there - she not only shared her story to get justice, but also as a part of her Congressional campaign, bravely discussing her personal account to continue her right to right wrongs around her. Tune into this powerful discussion to hear more from Claire on her thoughts on leadership, and her belief in the future.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this conversation, Data2X's Emily Courey Pryor outlines the crucial points as to why gender data matters in building a more equal world. Biased data leads to biased policies, which widen economic and opportunity gaps and leave women behind when pushing for progress. From the way data is gathered to how questions are structured to how it's analyzed, gender bias can creep in throughout the data collection process - and deliver negative results. Tune in for an important conversation.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor: Christi Owiye.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

For Women's Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States, we're joining RepresentWomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell to discuss voting access and best practices for election systems to bring better gender balance and representation into politics.

Find out more about RepresentWomen: https://www.representwomen.org/

See the letter Alyse and Cynthia discuss here: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/08/women-group-warns-media-against-sexist-coverage-biden-veep

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow Joelle Abou Farhat spoke with VV President and CEO Alyse Nelson about the devastating impact of not only the explosion in Beirut, but the lack of formal response in the country. She offered perspective on the government's response, and shed light on why Lebanese women - at the center of recovery efforts today - are always ready to serve their community at a moment's notice.

And while her city recovers from the shock of the explosion, she discussed how this crisis demonstrates yet again why women are so crucial in political office. Tune into this emotional discussion today.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Business leader and philanthropist Mona Sinha joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson for a passionate conversation about women's role investing in causes that matter and why authentic representation will make the world a better place for more people. Mona discussed her journey and drive to prioritize issues that advance equality, and what her career has shown her about the importance of embracing your voice and amplifying the issues you work on. From guidance on navigating hardship to perspective on why feminist principles of leadership are critical in crisis, you'll want to listen to this fascinating discussion!

Last week, the world lost an unparalleled human rights activist, Dr. Hawa Abdi. Hawa gained international attention when she was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2012, but spent a life long before that committed to overcoming obstacles so that she could care for those around her.

After losing her mother at a young age to maternal mortality, Hawa became Somalia's first female gynecologist. She built her one-room clinic into a refugee camp that would ultimately serve more than 90,000 people - complete with a hospital, school and shelter for those who need it.

Remember her life and work with this special episode from the Vital Voices Vault - a 2011 interview with Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughter Dr. Deqo Mohamed discuss their work, their commitment to ending harmful practices like female genital mutilation/cutting, and why they committed to supporting their home country despite all odds.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Entrepreneur and restauranteur Aline Kamakian was hosting a staff meeting in her restaurant near the port when the explosion in Beirut went off. The restaurant she worked to create for 20 years was immediately destroyed, and the 25 members of her team in the space were all injured. She joined the podcast to update us on the disaster, the quick work she and her team have done to start serving their community, and the hope she’s seen in the way people are taking care of one another. Tune into to hear from this powerful woman, and support her restaurant’s recovery through GoFundMe here. https://www.gofundme.com/f/mayrig

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Renée Brinkerhoff is breaking records as a rally racecar driver with a mission. She shared her journey from homeschool teacher and stay at home mom to racing around the world on all 7 continents. Renée is on a global tour to bring awareness and raise funds to fight child trafficking, and scheduled to race on her 7th and final continent – Antarctica – in January 2021.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Anna Phearman from Mobility4All joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to discuss the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the disabled community. The additional considerations that people with disabilities range from difficulties wearing masks to issues masks pose to reading lips and gathering facial expressions for deaf people to medical discrimination and medical rationing when the healthcare systems are overwhelmed – and so much more. Anna offered her perspective on how the pandemic and grassroots demonstrations are affecting disabled people in the COVID era.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Three Vital Voices women leaders have come together in South Africa to join their artisanal forces to create masks and other goods to sustain artisans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear directly from Eswatini Founder Kerry James and Signhild Brosvik on their work to sustain business throughout closures in South Africa, how they’ve seen strengths in collaboration emerge and why this poses an opportunity for leaders to really demonstrate who they are.

Want to order from eSwatini? Find them on Instagram at @eswatini_artisans or email them at eswatiniartisans@gmail.com

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Cameroonian activist and former Presidential candidate Kah Walla joined the podcast for an insightful conversation on anti-Blackness and racism in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many more. Kah reflects on the legacy of colonial control and its design for power held by few and oppression of the masses - and how that's defined Africa's leadership structures today. Tune in to hear Kah discuss the decolonization of public space, how crucial it is to maintain a critical eye on the ways structures are working against Black people, and why intersectionality is key to bridging gaps within communities.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow and Venezuelan Member of Parliament Tamara Adrian joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to talk about why her career as a politician is centered on her activism. As the country continues to face multiple crises, from oil to economy to COVID and more, Tamara continues to fight for her community. Tune in to hear her perspective as a leader and one of the first transgender MPs in the region.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices Board Member Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact at Sesame Workshop – the nonprofit behind Sesame Street – works to transform early childhood education and ensure kids around the world are equally prepared to learn and grow. Tune in to hear her discuss Sesame Street’s work in ensuring kids identify with the characters they see on screen, how they’re reframing humanitarian response to prioritize early childhood education, and why clear, personal and transparent communication is critical in crisis.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

After survivor and activist Amanda Nguyen learned her rape kit could be destroyed even if the statute of limitations on her case hadn’t yet been reached, she took action. That action led her to create RISE – an organization dedicated to helping ordinary citizens pen their own rights into laws. She joined the podcast to reflect on her journey, some of the most impactful laws they’ve passed, and how they’re gamifying the lawmaking process to get more people involved. Tune in to hear her talk about the resources RISE is providing survivors as gender-based violence increases during COVID-19.

To learn more about RISEU’s Survivor Safe Haven or to provide flyers in your business or organization, visit https://www.risenow.us/covid

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices' Solidarity Council member and Promundo founder Gary Barker joined Alyse Nelson for this episode of Voices of Resilience to discuss ways the COVID-19 pandemic impacts gender based violence and gender roles, and the changes we need to make long-term to end gender based violence. Tune in.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Honored to be joined by Ann O’Leary, Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom, on our #VoicesofResilience podcast today! Tune in to hear her first-hand perspective on leading through #COVIDー19, how #California is working through the pandemic and the crucial qualities leaders demonstrate in crisis. Subscribe now.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"A leader doesn’t have to be a president or prime minister, it’s someone with courage & strength." Global Leadership Awards honoree and GAVI Board Chair Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala joined Vital Voices’ CEO Alyse Nelson for an honest conversation on the women front-line workers and political giants showing leadership during the COVID crisis, and the ways women are impacted. Tune in now!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

This Pride Month, Transgender India founder Neysara joined Alyse Nelson to discuss the struggle transgender people in India go through to not only come out and become their authentic selves, but to be considered human by their families, their communities and their governments. From threats on their lives to losing their personhood to laws that don’t punish offenses against them, Neysara provides perspective on what trans people must confront.

Please note, this episode includes content that may be triggering for some listeners.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The COVID pandemic restricts already limited resources and opportunities for refugees and migrants. This Refugee Awareness Month, learn more by turning into this Voices of Resilience episode, where Global Freedom Exchange Fellow Heidy Quah sat down with Alyse Nelson to discuss how she’s getting food, housing, protection and more to refugees throughout the crisis.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Honor the Juneteenth holiday with Jessica Smith Hebron, Interim Executive Director Prince Georges' African-American Museum. She joined us to talk about Juneteenth, its history, ways we can change culture with how we educate our children and how the change must continue.

Be sure to look into Juneteenth Celebrations near you. To learn more about the resources Jessica mentioned, please see a few cited below:

Prince George’s African American History Museum and Cultural Center (contact if interested in participating for Pride in Place): https://pgaamcc.org/
Busboys and Poets: https://www.busboysandpoets.com/
Prince George's County Memorial Library System Juneteenth Read-Aloud Event: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/live-virtual-read-aloud/register?session=5

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader, social justice advocate and youth activist Jamira Burley discussed the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many others. Jamira shared her perspective from the frontlines of the protests and talked through what protesters are calling for, anti-racism and the systematic work that needs to be done to deliver justice and create a more equal future.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Former Red Cross, Girl Scouts and US Navy leader Rear Admiral Marty Evans joined Alyse Nelson on this episode of Voices of Resilience to share leadership lessons from times of uncertainty. Tune in for her perspective on qualities effective leaders need to have in crisis!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Tune into #VoicesofResilience with CEO of Women Corporate Directors, Susan Keating and hear her chat with Alyse Nelson about the importance of attaining true diversity in board rooms, and ways #COVID will impact business long-term.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye. Host: Alyse Nelson. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Tune in for this discussion moderated by Alyse Nelson on media bias and online violence against women in politics, featuring: Lucina Di Meco, Wilson Center Fellow; Soraya Chemaly, Women's Media Center; Moira Whelan, Blue Dot Strategies and more.

Note: this previously-recorded conversation was taped in the fall of 2019

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Longtime VV woman leader Lara Ayoub knows that care is crucial, especially the care economy, which has been impacted by the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic. Tune in to hear her discuss the importance of dialogue and listening when building the world we want with Alyse Nelson.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

HERlead Fellow and Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, joined the latest #VoicesofResilience episode, where she discussed the uncertainty new grads may feel, how to inspire the next generation, and how women lead differently. You do NOT want to miss this inspiration!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV's own Zoe Dean Smith sat down with Alyse Nelson for today's #VoicesofResilience to talk about how trusting the process and manifesting positive intentions guided Zoe through her varied career. Listen in for guidance on sticking to your mission & goals! www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"It is so normal to to feel anxious right now." Global Ambassadors Program mentor and Harvard Business Review Podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele joined Alyse Nelson to discuss leading through anxiety and uncertainty - a critical listen during #COVID. Tune in! www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Leadership Incubator Fellow and founder of Novelly, Anna Casalme joined Alyse Nelson to discuss racism emerging during the COVIDー19 crisis against the Asian-American Pacific Islander community and her #PeopleAreNotTheVirus campaign to push back against that vitriol. Tune in for a smart conversation about ways to bring out the best - rather than the worst - in people during this uncertain time. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Katie Davis.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Florencia Yanuzzio and Global Freedom Exchange Fellow Ana Ines Alvarez from our partners at Avon Foundation joined Voices of Resilience to discuss the ways that COVID-19 is impacting gender-based violence. They explained ways that Avon’s #IsolatedNotAlone campaign is getting creative to bring survivors the information they need in safe and secure ways.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Hawaii debuted a feminist economic recovery plan to build back a better, more inclusive economy post-COVID. Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director Khara Jabola-Carolus joined Alyse Nelson on Voices of Resilience for a moving discussion about the plan, its goals and the future of inclusive economies. Subscribe now!

www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Editor: Robyn Berardi.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Kali Lindner, VVGROW fellow & owner of Oula Fitness, joins Alyse Nelson for this episode of Voices of Resilience to explore togetherness at-home via fitness, and how she's pivoted her business to continue to serve others in the COVID crisis. Tune in now!

www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Athlete, engineer, entrepreneur, education activist and VVEngage Fellow Yasmin Helal spoke with Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson about the incredible quick work her organization Educate Me is doing to keep kids learning despite disparities in technology across Egypt.

Her organization is committed to reframing the mindset around learning and education, even through the pandemic. Listen in!

www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

“All politics are really local.” Great to get perspective on all the considerations local governments have during COVID from VV Young Leaders Council Member Ashley Fox, Deputy Chief of Staff for DC Council member Elissa Silverman on Voices of Resilience! www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Entrepreneur and #GlobalAmbassadors Program alum Auralis Herrero Lugo discussed how she quickly pivoted her circular fashion company to produce masks, supporting those who need it most while maintaining income for her employees. www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Education and mental health expert Christina Limbird joined Alyse Nelson on Voices of Resilience to shed light on the psychological and emotional impacts COVID19 is having on children, and ways parents can stay connected to their kids' mental health. Listen in to find out more, and to hear about ways education might change post-coronavirus. www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader, Habiba Osman joined Alyse Nelson to discuss the need to prioritize gender based violence during the COVID19 pandemic and her work to dispute cultural norms that make violence against women excusable. Tune in. https://www.vitalvoices.org/resilience/

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

How is Covid19 impacting oceans, and what can we do to lower our plastic use & impact? HERlead Fellow and Jr. Ocean Guardians founder Shelby O'Neil joined today's Voices of Resilience with Alyse Nelson to answer those questions and more.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

FORTUNE Program alumna and tech entrepreneur Danielle Sharaf joined Alyse Nelson on today's Voices of Resilience to talk about how she's cutting through the noise to reach Pakistanis with reliable, accurate information during COVID19. Listen now! www.vitalvoices.org

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Supporting women's leadership has been our mission for over 20 years. In honor of Giving Tuesday Now, tune in to this episode of Voices of Resilience to hear from VV's Alyse Nelson, learn more about VV, our goals and the future of investing in women leaders. https://www.vitalvoices.org/resilience/

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Global Freedom Exchange fellow Samantha Inesta joins Alyse Nelson to discuss the ways she's supporting survivors of human trafficking even as #COVID limits employment, and ways she’s offering support to survivors who are re-traumatized by quarantine. Tune in. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

A true voice of RESILIENCE: human trafficking survivor turned advocate Shandra Woworuntu is on today's podcast talking about her harrowing story being trafficked after coming to the US, her escape, and her important work today supporting other survivors. Tune in to hear more from this courageous and selfless #GlobalFreedomExchange Fellow on ways trafficking recruitment has changed.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

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Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow and Peruvian journalist Rosana Cueva joined Alyse Nelson to give first-hand perspective of how COVID is impacting Peru, the added pressure and emotional weight involved in reporting this crisis with all the shifting information and data, and the importance of women’s leadership at a time of uncertainty. Listen in.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"Let's find solutions - we can't stay stagnant." VVGROW Fellow Nora Jeanne Joseph joined Alyse Nelson for a lively conversation about how Haiti's previous crises prepped her to make the pivots necessary for her business during #COVID19. Tune in. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVGROW Fellow Michelle Hong, co-founder of Rooftop Republic Urban Farming, joined Alyse Nelson on Voices of Resilience to talk about how COVID-19 is revealing vulnerabilities in the food supply chain and how she's reconnecting people with how food grows. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"Right now, what our role is as leaders is to communicate with our people." VVEngage Fellow and Member of Parliament Phumzile Van Damme spoke on leadership, letting experts speak and the unity that will get South Africa through COVID-19. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVGROW fellow, tech expert and business entrepreneur Wendy Leong sits down with Alyse Nelson to discuss the ways technology can impact the fight against coronavirus, and how her business has pivoted to providing matching services workers on the front line needing PPE and protecting communities from COVID19. Tune in.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In the latest episode of the Voices of Resilience series, VV network woman and political leader Isata Kabia shares leadership and response lessons from the Ebola outbreak, and how these lessons can be applied to responding to COVID-19. Tune in for more insight.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow & climate activist Susana Muhamad joined Alyse Nelson for Earth Day to talk about how coronavirus is forcing us to use less resources and think about the big changes & leadership we urgently need to help the environment NOW. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVGROW Fellow, entrepreneur and business expert Yaneek Page joined Alyse Nelson from Jamaica for this episode of Voices of Resilience to share her two-pronged approach to helping small businesses weather the storm and to talk about what the COVID-19 crisis is revealing about leadership.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVGROW Fellow and fabulous founder of Accessmatized, Takia Ross, joined Alyse Nelson for the latest episode of Voices of Resilience to talk about the changes she's made to keep her makeup artistry business alive & what small businesses have had to do in this crisis to stay open. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

HERlead Fellow, nurse Beemnet Taye, and her mentor Metassebia Kefelegn, a first responder, joined #VoicesofResilience to talk about COVID from the front lines. They spoke to Alyse Nelson about empathetic leadership & inspiration, and the learnings to come from the pandemic. www.vitalvoices.org/resilience

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Ariela Suster is an activist, entrepreneur and jewelry and accessories designer who is no stranger to dealing with crisis. In today’s episode of #VoicesofResilience, Ariela joins Alyse Nelson to discuss how she turned the difficult cycle of gang violence in El Salvador into a productive business that provides employment and support to young men at-risk of gang recruitment. Listen as Ariela shares how she keeps perspective of her goals and what matters to her most – even in times of uncertainty.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.

Host: Alyse Nelson.

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Leadership Incubator Fellow and Health in Her HUE Ashlee Wisdom joined Alyse Nelson for Voices of Resilience to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare in the wake of coronavirus, and how health disparities impact Black women.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Leadership Incubator Fellow Nan Liu joined Alyse Nelson for Voices of Resilience from Beijing to discuss the status of the #coronavirus in China today, how starting a podcast to share her experience working remotely helped keep her productive and more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage and VVlead alum Kirthi Jayakumar joined Alyse Nelson for today's Voices of Resilience episode for an informative discussion on the types of gender-based violence that are surging due to coronavirus and her Saahas app giving resources to survivors & bystanders.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

On today’s episode of #VoicesofResilience, #VVEngage fellow and Romanian Parliament member Oana Bizgan spoke with Alyse Nelson about how the Romanian parliament is continuing its necessary work while staying connected with each other and constituents – knowing that their leadership is more important now than ever before.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

On today's #VoicesofResilience, Alyse Nelson was joined by#HERlead Fellow and GroundBreakers co-founder Rara Reines to talk about her online map uniting communities around the world w/ resources to help navigate COVID-19

VV's own Kristen McAvoy also joined the episode to discuss the #HERlead Fellowship, made possible by Ann Taylor & LOFT, and the incredible tech solutions like Rara's resource map that will come from the next generation of leaders. http://bit.ly/COVID19resourcemapping

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Global Leadership Awards Honoree, WE Empower Awardee and social entrepreneur Leah Lizarondo is engaging everyday citizens in the fight to end hunger and reduce the environmental damage caused by food waste as the co-founder and CEO of 412. Food. Rescue. Leah joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson for the Voices of Resilience Podcast to discuss food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the creative ways her organization is safely distributing food to those who need it most. Tune in to listen!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

On today's #VoicesofResilience episode, Alyse Nelson spoke with #VVEngage Fellow & gender-based violence expert, Adriana Hinojosa Cespedes about how she's getting resources to survivors as COVID19 keeps people at home -- often with their abusers. Warning: this episode contains content on sexual abuse.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Nikki Larchar is a licensed Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional and co-founder of SimplyHR – making human Resources simple for small businesses. The Leadership Incubator Fellow - and co-founder of Define the Line – a first-of-its kind comic book workplace harassment prevention training tool - joined us to discuss how COVID-19 and the economic shutdown is effecting the way people typically work, some of the potential positive impacts on work-style the quick adjustment to remote will be and the importance of building in wellness check-ins with employees throughout this turbulent time.

Political activist Angellica Aribam is no stranger to online harassment, but with COVID-19, she has experienced more online bullying and outright racism. Tune in to this episode of Voices of Resilience to hear more about the power dynamics she thinks are at play, how expressing solidarity online can help victims of harassment and perspective on how the coronavirus shutdowns impact India differently.

VVEngage Fellow & Nelson, New Zealand Mayor Rachel Reese joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss being a leader during #COVID19 - the considerations, planning & empathy that must come with that role, & the community that helps her carry on. Tune in!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Banker turned #socialentrepreneur Sbu Myeni joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how rural communities in South Africa are dealing with #COVID, from lack of info for illiterate populations to upcoming food and job shortages. Visit http://www.imbeleko.org/ to learn more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader and Cameroonian entrepreneur, activist and political leader Kah Walla joined Alyse Nelson for today’s #VoicesofResilience to discuss the governance issues at hand when dealing with #COVID19 and the need for women to be at the decision-making table when rebuilding after this crisis.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader and digital strategist Karla Ruiz Cofiño joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how coronavirus is impacting Guatemala & offer tips to make kids responsible digital users while building their critical thinking skills. Listen now!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Wellness expert Larah Davis joined Alyse Nelson for this episode of the #VoicesofResilience series, discussing how a silver lining of #coronavirus bringing society to its knees could be that we're forced to stop and learn how to rest & revitalize. Tune in.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Activist Rouba Mhaissen puts #selfquarantine in perspective on the latest episode of the Voices of Resilience Series, noting how the #COVID19 crisis exacerbates conditions for #refugees. Listen to for more on how refugees are coping and Rouba's hope for the future. Learn more about her work by visiting http://www.sdaid.org/

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode three features Christelle Kwizera, a WE Empower Awardee. Christelle is a Rwandan mechanical engineer and founder of Water Access Rwanda, an award-winning social enterprise collecting, purifying and distributing clean water across Rwanda. Christelle and Alyse's conversation centered on maintaining social enterprises in a time of crisis, especially one that so many families depend on, and plans for expansion after COVID-19 is contained. Visit https://www.warwanda.com/ to learn more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode two features Jennifer Mandelblatt, a VV Leadership Incubator fellow. Jennifer is the Co-founder and executive director of Platform, an organization helping young women-identified folx have authentic conversations with their elected lawmakers. Jennifer and Alyse sat down for a conversation on the power of creating inclusive change through scary times, and continuing that change after crises end. To learn more about Platform, visit www.platformwomen.org.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode one features Esra'a Al Shafei, a VV woman leader, tech expert, and human rights activist for a conversation on protecting the health and safety of LGBTQ+ communities. Esra'a founded Majal to develop online platforms to build communities that celebrate, protect, and promote diversity, and social justice. Learn more at majal.org.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"Women are very, very adaptive in their leadership." Nigerian political leader and 2020 #GlobalLeadershipAwards Honoree, Obiageli Ezekwesili, sat down with Vital Voices' podcast host and CEO Alyse Nelson during the 2019 #WomeninAfrica summit to discuss leadership & the future of Nigeria. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

VV woman leader Hafsat Abiola-Costello knows the pressure put on a women leader to be ‘perfect,’ and that even the slightest mistake can be used to discount the future women leaders to come after her. Tune in to the Vital Voices Podcast as VV’s Alyse Nelson and Hafsat discuss fearing failure, and how fearlessness gives other women the space to lead authentically.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Assistant Editors: Robyn Berardi, Naomi Dym, Trinity Fandre

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

What is Imposter Syndrome? Tune in to this episode to hear VV's Alyse Nelson tackle the subject with VV woman leader Gemma Bulos and how self-affirmations can help you build a life of confidence and learning.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Assistant Editors: Robyn Berardi, Naomi Dym, Trinity Fandre

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

WEEmpower Awardee Zoya Lytvyn sits down with host Alyse Nelson on a conversation about the importance of well-rounded #education and the need to empower change makers to build systemic change.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

Former President of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaite joined CEO and host Alyse Nelson to share her thoughts on authentic #leadership and the sacrifice & courage it takes to lead at the highest levels.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

Former Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla sits down with VV CEO, Alyse Nelson, during the #VVEngage program in Arizona, for a conversation on politics, family, and the importance of breaking the glass ceiling.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

VV's host, president, and CEO Alyse Nelson sat down with women political leaders Oana Bizgan (Romania), Mimoza Kusari (Republic of Kosovo) & Rebekah Warren (USA) to discuss the harassment they've dealt with in-person and online - and what's been normalized - as #womeninpolitics.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

Founder of Promundo and Solidarity Council member Dr. Gary Barker sits down with Vital Voices President Alyse Nelson for a timely conversation on eliminating violence against women, and how men can be allies to women.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson sat down with Lucina Di Meco, Global Fellow at the Wilson Center and Senior Director for Girls' Education and Gender Equality at Room to Read - an international non profit that focuses on literacy and gender equality through education in low income communities around the world.

Lucina's report, available here, explores how traditional and social media treats women in politics, and was produced after interviews with 88 women leaders in 30 countries across politics, journalism, television, civil society, academia, technology and social media.

Host and Vital Voices' President, Alyse Nelson, sat down with Cameroonian activist, entrepreneur, and politician Kah Walla to discuss the ongoing conflict in Cameroon, and how the global community can get involved.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music:

Flames by Dan Henig

Vital Voices' D.C. Council Member, Businesswoman, and Mentoring Guru LaJuanna Russell sits down with President & CEO, Alyse Nelson. The friendship and humor weaves through the conversation as LaJuanna shares her advice on picking the right mentor, what mentees can offer, and how to know when to end a mentorship relationship.

This National Mentorship Day Special Episode is sure to be a treat and a must-listen for anyone looking to be a mentor or become a mentor.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org Invest in women, improve the world. Production Credits: Producer: Christi Owiye Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit: Flames by Dan Henig

During the 2019 #WEEmpower Week in NYC, our host Alyse Nelson sat down with social entrepreneur Leah Lizarondo. The founder of 412 Food Rescue, Leah's organization uses grassroots power to connect food insecure families and individuals to healthy and fresh food by preventing perfectly good food from entering the waste stream. Learn about how Leah's plan is combatting hunger and climate change.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit:

Flames by Dan Henig

During the 2019 #WEEmpower Week in NYC, our host Alyse Nelson sat down with young entrepreneur Christelle Kwizera. At just 25 years old, this mechanical engineer has built an organization that provides access to clean water for families across Rwanda while seeding economic development for young adults. Get inspired by this young woman's tenacity and passion for her community on this episode just in time for #InternationalDayoftheGirl.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit:

Flames by Dan Henig

Panmela Castro-Anarkia is a 2010 Global Leadership Awards Honoree.

As a multi-media artist from Brazil she carried out a campaign using street art to educate disadvantaged women about the recently passed Maria da Penha Law on Domestic and Family Violence against Women, a law named after a woman who was so severely beaten by her husband that she was paralyzed for life.

Panmela and Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson sat down during a #VV100 Convening in Mexico for women leaders in Vital Voices' Global Leadership Network, where Panmela opened up about her experiences with domestic violence, and what we need to do to protect survivors.

For the United Nations' International Day of Charity, our host, CEO, and President, Alyse Nelson sat down with our Digital Communications Coordinator and producer, Christi Owiye.

In this witty and wise conversation, Alyse offers insight on careers, leadership, and how non profits and charities have changed since the inception of Vital Voices Global Partnership's early roots in the mid-90's.

Season 2 of the Vital Voices Podcast kicks off with a change of pace while continuing to celebrate the journeys of women leaders -- starting with our fierce and fearless CEO.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit:

Flames by Dan Henig

Ronna was selected as a 2019 VV GROW Fellow and participated in the GAP Australia 2016 program. Listen in as Ronna sits down with Vital Voices' Vice-President of Economic Engagement, Zoe Dean-Smith

Connect with Ronna on Social Media:

Website: https://greenhouse.studio/

Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/greenhousefiji/

Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/mariaronnaluna

Twitter: @greenhousefiji

Instagram: @greenhousefiji

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaronnaluna/

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Assistant Producer: Ryland N. Staples

Host: Alyse Nelson

Guest Host: Zoe Dean-Smith

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Listen in as Vital Voices partnered with sister organization, Running Start, to host a live book party for BBC journalist Mishal Husain.

Mishal's new book The Skills: From First Job to Dream Job—What Every Woman Needs to Know,and her leadership lessons are the topic of this conversation, led by Running Start fellow, and Washington, D.C.'s youngest-ever elected public official, Allyson Carpenter.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Assistant Producer: Ryland N. Staples

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dr. Rouba Mhaissen is a Syrian-Lebanese economist, activist, and community mobilizer on a mission. As a 2019 #GlobalLeadershipAwards honoree, she is the Founder and Director of Sawa for Development and Aid (founded in 2011), a non-profit organization that supports Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and Sawa Foundation UK, that supports forced migrants in Europe and the Middle East.

Listen in as Rouba sits down with Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, to discuss the importance of empathy in her leadership journey to give hope and humanity to Syrian refugees.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Production Credits:

Producer: Christi Owiye

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hurricane Maria and Women Entrepreneurs: A Special Episode Hosted by Elise Labott

The #GlobalAmbassadors Program, in partnership with Bank of America, headed to Puerto Rico to assist woman business leaders in rebuilding their communities. Listen to this special episode hosted by Elise Labott as they discussed the future and the effects of a natural disaster on local businesses.

Mentees:

Paulina Salach Antonetti

Maria Velasco

Isabel C. Fernandez

Ana Yris Guzmán

Isabel Rullan

Vital Voices' President and CEO sits down with Saskia Nino de Rivera, just in time for Mother's Day. Saskia tells the story of her journey to activism, and how motherhood drives her to use her #powertoempower.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

An expert in renewable energy, Habiba Ali's Sosai Energy provides a variety of clean and renewable energy options to rural Nigerian communities living off the grid. In this episode, Vital Voices' President Alyse Nelson sits down with Habiba after the 2019 Global Leadership Awards to discuss Habiba's next steps, goals, and what happens when women are brought to the table to lead their communities.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

During the VVEngage convening in Boston, Massachusetts, Vital Voices' President, Alyse Nelson sat down with Former Peruvian Prime Minister, Beatriz Merino to discuss her journey to leadership and the ways she uses her power to empower the next generation of leaders.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org

Invest in women, improve the world.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Vital Voices' President Alyse Nelson sits down with Robin Leeds, a senior political strategist, organizer and advocate with more than 30 years of work in the government, labor, business and non-profit sectors on the gender pay gap, and what companies can do to eliminate the wage gap once and for all.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley chats women and politics with Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson as she moderates a panel on using your power to empower with designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg; media mogul and founder of Women in the World, Tina Brown; Chessy Prout, author of "I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope"; and Danielle Saint-Lôt, Ambassador at large for Women’s Empowerment for the Republic of Haiti. The panel took place after our annual Global Mentoring Walk in New York City, one of 172 walks in 64 countries around the world.

Join Alyse Nelson as she sits down with Laura Liswood, Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, and Brigitte Dzogbenuku, candidate for Vice President in Ghana, to discuss women in politics and how women can lead in the political sphere.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Vital Voices Network women Kah Walla and Tamara Abdel-Jaber to discuss why it's time for a woman to be President of the World Bank

Join our Campaign for a Woman World Bank President at https://www.vitalvoices.org/worldbankwomen/

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with Kim Campbell, the first woman Prime Minister of Canada, who joined Vital Voices on our first ever VV Engage in-person gathering in Florence, Italy.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with VV Lead fellows Daniela Pogliani, Executive Director of Conservación Amazónica, and Sheeba Sen, founder of Alaap, on a recent trip to Mumbai for a VVLead Peer-to-Peer Exchange.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with Kiran Bir Sethi, founder of the Riverside School and one of our 2018 Global Leadership Award Honorees, on a recent trip to India for our VVLead program.

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with the five finalists for the first-ever WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, a global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The finalists were:

Habiba Ali, Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Sosai Renewable Energies (Nigeria)
Marta del Rio Villaneuva, Founder and CEO of Wasi Organics (Peru)
Hadeel Mustafa Anabtawi, Founder of The Alchemist Lab (Jordan)
Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel, Co-Founder and CEO of ECOncrete Tech Ltd. (Israel)
Marijana Savic, Founder and Director of NGO Atina and Bagel Bejgl Shop (Serbia)

This interview was recorded in September during the UN General Assembly in New York City.

Vital Voices COO Alvin Allgood sits down with Alex Prout, one of our 2018 Voices of Solidarity honorees and chair of the Vital Voices Solidarity Council, to discuss Alex's work fighting gender-based violence, his experience advocating for his daughter, Chessy, and how men and boys can become allies in the fight against sexual assault.

Alex is the father of Chessy Prout, author of the book I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope.

Please be advised, this podcast includes a discussion of sexual violence, and contains information about sexual assault which may be upsetting to some listeners. If you'd like to speak with a specialist about some of the sensitive issues covered today, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.org/get-help

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Happy Giving Tuesday! In this episode, Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with three incredible women who are using their power to empower and leveraging their platform to give back: Jennifer Silberman, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Target and President of the Target Foundation; Maria Gabriela Hoch, Founder of the Vital Voices chapter in Argentina; and Drew Ginsburg, Founder and CEO of the high-end jewelry line DYLANLEX.

On this Giving Tuesday, consider donating to Vital Voices by texting VITAL to 41444. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.VitalVoices.org. Follow us on Twitter (@VitalVoices), Instagram (@VitalVoices) and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/VitalVoices)!

Music Credit:

On My Way Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with Samantha Inesta, a Global Freedom Exchange fellows and Founder and Executive Director of BeaSister2aSister, an aftercare program for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Join Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson as she interviews actress, activist, and Vital Voices Board Member Sally Field at the launch party for her new memoir "In Pieces". Special thank you to Donna and Mack McLarty for hosting the event at their home.

In honor of World Refugee Day, take a listen to Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson as she sits down with Syrian-Lebanese economist, activist, and community mobilizer Rouba Mhiassen, a VVLead Fellow and Founder of Sawa for Development and Aid. (2018)

Vital Voices partner and longtime FGM/C activist, Oumie Sissokho sits down with Vital Voices Human Rights staff in Sierra Leone. (2018)

Listen in as Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with 2011 Global Leadership Awards Honoree Sunitha Krishnan, a fierce activist combating commercial sexual exploitation in India. (2018)

Listen in as Vital Voices President, Alyse Nelson, sits down with 2015 Global Leadership Awards Honoree Kah Walla. Kah is a leader in public live, an entrepreneur, and an activist out of Cameroon. (2018)

Listen in as Vital Voices President, Alyse Nelson, sits down with VVLead Fellow, Founder and Executive Director of PERIOD, Nadya Okamoto. In addition to being a former HERlead Fellow, Nadya recently finished a hard fought, historic campaign for Cambridge, MA City Council. (2017)

Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with VVLead Fellow, CEO of AnnieCannons, Inc, Jessica Hubley. (2017)

On Sept. 26, the Saudi Arabian government formally announced that it would lift a ban on women driving. One of the trailblazing activists who helped spark the movement to overturn the ban is longtime Vital Voices Network leader and 2012 Global Leadership Award Honoree, Manal al-Sharif. Listen in on this exclusive throwback podcast with Manal that followed her iconic 2011 arrest.

Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with VVLead Ambassador, activist & filmmaker, Samar Minallah Khan.

Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with Andrea Garcia Lopez, VVLead Fellow & CEO of PROtrash. (2017)

Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with Saskia Nino De Riveria, President of the non-profit organization Reinserta. (2017)

Listen in as Vital Voices President, Alyse Nelson, sits down with human rights defender, social good strategist, and Founder of GenYNOT, Jamira Burley. (2017)