What if you could learn from 100 of the world’s most inspiring women? Introducing “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network and iHeartRadio in partnership with P&G. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges across political divides. You’ll get insight into not just what they accomplished but how they think about the world. These are Seneca’s 100 women to hear. Listen, learn and get inspired!
She was the first woman to be president of PBS and of CNN Productions. She launched TED Women. She's won an Emmy, and she's led the Paley Center for Media. And her mission is to elevate women's stories and get more women into leadership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People are sometimes surprised to learn that what's been called the largest movement in US history was founded by three women: Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors. Tometi, a community organizer from Phoenix, Arizona, tells how and why Black LIves Matter grew into a global phenomenon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school in the US. But she was more than a first: She started clinics and infirmaries and even a medical college for women. Dr. Debra Michals, Director of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Merrimack College, tells how Blackwell has inspired succeeding generations of women in medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
The daughter of Ethel and the late Robert Kennedy, this activist and lawyer has carried on the family legacy of fighting for equal justice and basic rights. She heads the organization Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first woman to lead the NYSE in its 228-year history, Stacey Cunningham has successfully piloted the world's largest exchange through the challenges of Covid. She puts a premium on diverse viewpoints and reminds that in the American economy, there is no real success without shared success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Kristalina Georgieva is the second woman, after Christine Lagarde, to hold the job of Managing Director of the IMF, which has been called the “chief steward of the world’s monetary system.” During her tenure the IMF has kept some member countries from economic collapse in the time of Covid, and put a relentless focus on gender equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Putting people on the road to better mental health, and removing the stigma around treatment, is the mission of psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and best-selling author. And now she's launching a new show on the Seneca Women Podcast Network: How Can I Help? With Dr. Gail Saltz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
She's the president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest women/minority owned architecture, engineering and construction firm in the US. The company's roots trace back to a slave named Moses McKissack, and its illustrious history has been burnished even brighter by Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Amid the devastation of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, activist and writer Wameedh Shakir is making sure that women's voices are heard and their suffering is recorded. It's not easy in a country where women's activities are tightly constrained, but she's doing it to ensure a better tomorrow for Yemen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The wife of one president (FDR) and the niece of another (Teddy Roosevelt), Eleanor Roosevelt upended her expected role to become an advocate for social justice and equal rights—for women, for African-Americans, for the poor and for working people. Betty Boyd Caroli, author of books including First Ladies: Martha Washington to Michelle Obama and The Roosevelt Women reveals just how remarkable Eleanor was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...
Meridith Maskara is a third generation Girl Scout, one who overcame childhood trauma with the help of Scouting's lessons in courage, confidence and character. Today, as CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, she helps instill those qualities in more than 38,000 girls—and she does it with innovative, forward looking programs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Since 2016, Dr. Paula Johnson has led one of America's top colleges, Wellesley. But besides being the first Black woman to head the school, Dr. Johnson is also a renowned cardiologist, health policy expert and researcher who has made groundbreaking studies of how diseases affect women and men differently. She shares her insights into women's leadership, the direction medicine needs to take, and her optimism for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com ...
Never underestimate the power of the Muppets to educate children and instill confidence in them. That's why Sherrie Westin, president of Sesame Workshop, has devoted decades to bringing these fuzzy ambassadors to youngsters living everywhere from Afghanistan to India to Syrian refugee camps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In the early 20th century, Madam CJ Walker made a fortune by building an empire of hair care products for Black women. She then used her great wealth to fund social causes, including anti-lynching crusades. Her great-great granddaughter, journalist and author A'Lelia Bundles, tells about the life of this intrepid entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Award-winning journalist Niala Boodhoo, host of the daily news podcast Axios Today, tells why including women's POV makes media so much better, and why women need to speak up on behalf of their own narratives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, to parents who had fled Sudan, Aweng Ade-Chuol now finds herself on magazine covers and in Beyonce's film, Black is King. But Aweng's ambitions go far beyond the runway: She's a voice for the marginalized, the overlooked and the forgotten. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
During the Obama administration, Valerie Jarrett was the longest serving advisor to the President. Today she remains a force in public life and is also the author of the best-selling memoir, Finding My Voice. Listen to her invaluable lessons in leadership, and authenticity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A pediatric intensive care specialist and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Dr. LaRovere is also the co-founder of Virtue Foundation, a nonprofit that provides actionable data and health resources to vulnerable communities around the world. Dr. LaRovere explains why getting more women into science will help us solve current and future health crises. To learn how you can make a difference go to virtuefoundation.org . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Around the world, there are bold women leaders who have a vision of how to make life better for others. As president and CEO of Vital Voices, Alyse Nelson ensures that these change-makers get the training, mentoring and network that will make their vision a reality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Known worldwide by her famous initials, DVF launched a fashion empire on the basis of a multi-million-selling wrap dress and went on to become a major force for empowering women. Hear unforgettable life lessons from the woman behind the DVF Awards that support female change-makers, the #InCharge campaign to connect women to each other, and the fund-raising effort that brought in $100 million for the Statue of Liberty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...
Executive producer Dyllan McGee and director Sara Wolitzky are the forces behind the new documentary, “Not Done,” a look at women’s leadership over the last five years and the new wave of the women’s movement. “Not Done” is a MAKERS film by Verizon Media and McGee Media, and is supported by P&G. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
When the Taliban took over Malala Yousafzai’s town in Pakistan, they banned education for girls. Malala defied them, went to school and spoke out. For that, she was shot by the Taliban. But Malala survived, continued to champion girls’ education, and, at age 17, went on to become the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
She's a regular on the "Most Powerful Women" lists, and no wonder: As Vice Chairman of Bank of America and Chair of Bank of America Europe, Anne Finucane oversees the Bank's strategic positioning, while also leading the company’s ESG, sustainable finance, and public policy efforts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
She was a tomboy who grew up on a Pennsylvania farm. She’s a globally successful designer who had no formal design training. And her mission is to empower women and help them embrace their ambition. Listen as Tory Burch discusses her work, her purpose and her innovative Tory Burch Foundation. Note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ Learn more about your ...
In late 2017, Time’s Up helped put the issue of sexual harassment on the national radar. Tina Tchen has been with the movement from the beginning. As CEO and president of Time’s Up, she’s a forceful voice calling for safe, dignified and fair workplaces. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She's worked 24-hour shifts battling fires in California, where this year more than 4 million acres have burned. Learn why Kerry Crivello does this difficult, dangerous work, and how a sense of purpose and camaraderie keep her going. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 2014, 19-year-old Nadia Murad experienced first-hand the horrors of genocide when ISIS attacked her Yazidi community in Iraq. Her family was devastated, she was kidnapped and enslaved--but once she escaped she made it her mission to speak out for all survivors of sexual violence and to bring ISIS to justice. For her work she was honored with the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Born in Wales to parents who never finished their schooling, Julia Gillard grew up with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference. As the first woman ever elected Prime Minister in Australia, she drew international acclaim when she gave a speech in Parliament that called out sexism and the double standard. Now she’s helping other women become leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Beginning when she was just 14, Monica Ramirez has been a voice for the needs of migrant farmworkers and on behalf of gender equality. The founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women, she is a tireless advocate for Latina power and a crusader against sexual harassment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
With her hit song “Quiet,” Connie Lim, who performs under the name MILCK, created a new feminist anthem and launched a movement on behalf of marginalized communities. Now she’s using her immense talents to build a “soul-cial action” campaign on behalf of racial justice; the centerpiece is her brand-new song, “Somebody’s Beloved.” MILCK shares her path to empowerment and activism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
