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 h...
Aug 12, 2020•32 min
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 ...
Jul 31, 2020•31 min
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 t...
Jul 29, 2020•24 min
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 Inst...
Jul 24, 2020•18 min
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 critica...
Jul 22, 2020•43 min
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, ...
Jul 17, 2020•29 min
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 i...
Jul 15, 2020•32 min
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...
Jul 10, 2020•24 min
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: Aly...
Jul 08, 2020•26 min
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: ...
Jul 03, 2020•23 min
"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 Pro...
Jul 01, 2020•26 min
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 b...
Jun 26, 2020•27 min
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 Kirs...
Jun 24, 2020•16 min
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 ...
Jun 19, 2020•41 min
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,...
Jun 17, 2020•40 min
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 ...
Jun 01, 2020•44 min
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 und...
May 29, 2020•33 min
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: Chris...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min
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 T...
May 27, 2020•22 min
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 Thoug...
May 26, 2020•19 min
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....
May 22, 2020•41 min
"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. Mus...
May 21, 2020•33 min
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 ...
May 20, 2020•18 min
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. M...
May 19, 2020•21 min
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: D...
May 18, 2020•24 min
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 MacLe...
May 15, 2020•24 min
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: ...
May 14, 2020•24 min
“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 i...
May 13, 2020•23 min
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 Creati...
May 12, 2020•22 min
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 N...
May 11, 2020•22 min
