Synopsis
Hear stories from women who have risen to a challenge, stepped up to create change and are ready to share their experiences. Get tools and ideas for how women rise up that you can apply to your own life. New episodes every other Wednesday. From KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.
Episodes
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Susanne Reber, CIR--Investigating Journalism
22/02/2016 Duration: 26minMeet the co-Creator and Executive Editor of Reveal, the investigative radio show from the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR).
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Sarah Silverman--Challenging Assumptions
22/02/2016 Duration: 19minSarah Silverman--standup comedian, writer and TV star--has shocked many an audience with her outrageous humor. Now she stars in the new dramatic film "I Smile Back," in which she plays a tragically troubled housewife.
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Karuna Jaggar, Breast Cancer Action--Fighting the Cause of Cancer
22/02/2016 Duration: 26minThe causes of cancer seem to be everywhere. From makeup products, to the clothes we wear, and the furniture we buy. And even if it has a pink ribbon on it to support breast cancer awareness, Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action says it's very possible that the contents are cancer-causing.
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Anne-Marie Slaughter--Redefining Equality
22/02/2016 Duration: 25minThe Atlantic article author of "Why Women Still Can't Have It All" continues the conversation in her new book "Unfinished Business." She says that for true equality, "men's roles really have to change, they have to be care-givers as well as breadwinners."
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Simone Marean, Girls Leadership--Redefining Equality
22/02/2016 Duration: 32minSimone Marean, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Girls Leadership shares how to set your daughter up for success--without burdening her with a fear of failure.
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Claire Herminjard, CEO Mindful Meats--Capitalism with a Conscience
22/02/2016 Duration: 24minClaire Herminjard, the founder of Mindful Meats, who left a career in tech to address the problems she saw with Factory Farmed meat.
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Susan Griffin-Black, CEO of EO--Capitalism with a Conscience
22/02/2016 Duration: 26minMeet Susan Griffin-Black, the founder and co-CEO of EO Products, a trailblazer in the mainstreaming of natural and organic body care products
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Dr. Allyson Hobbs of Stanford, on Racial Passing
22/02/2016 Duration: 26minAllyson Hobbs, an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Stanford University and the author of "A Chosen Exile. A History of Racial Passing in American Life." Hobbs argues that what is missing from our society is a deep understanding of the lives of others.
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Joelle Emerson--The Value of Diversity
22/02/2016 Duration: 24minLauren talks with Diversity Consultant Joelle Emerson.
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Noel Wise - What it Takes to Become a Judge
22/02/2016 Duration: 26minWhat it takes to become a judge--and what it takes to keep order in the court. Alameda County Superior Court judge Noel Wise.
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Lily Tomlin as Grandma
22/02/2016 Duration: 24minThe 2015 film “Grandma” stars Lily Tomlin in the dramatic title role.
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Patrice Martin--Designing the Future. For Humans.
22/02/2016 Duration: 25minPatrice Martin is the Co-Lead and Creative Director of IDEO.org.
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Pro Soccer Player Brandi Chastain, yes that Brandi Chastain
22/02/2016 Duration: 27minIn this episode Lauren talks with Brandi Chastain of World Cup fame about how sports can affect girls and their lives.
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Anya Fernald started Belcampo Meat Company to raise the quality and locality of the meat we eat
22/02/2016 Duration: 53minAnya Fernald started Belcampo Meat Company to raise the quality and locality of the meat we eat.
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Mariam Naficy -- Reinventing Retail
21/02/2016 Duration: 01h03minHost Lauren Schiller talks with Mariam Naficy, Founder and CEO of Minted, a marketplace of independent artists.
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Kara Goldin's 'Hint' for your health
21/02/2016 Duration: 25minKara Goldin started Hint Water to replace 'sugar-free' beverages and encourage more water consumption.
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The Power of Sport - Missy Park, CEO and Founder of Title Nine
21/02/2016 Duration: 23minMissy Park, founder of Title Nine shares how sports can affect outcomes for girls in life and in business.
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Sharon Miller--Can't A Girl Get A Break?
21/02/2016 Duration: 29minLauren speaks with Sharon Miller, the CEO of Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Millions of Women--Erin Ganju
21/02/2016 Duration: 25minErin Ganju of Room to Read is a social entrepreneur breaking the cycle of poverty for millions.
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Kristin Richmond and Kirsten Tobey are creating a revolution in food service
20/02/2016 Duration: 23min"Inflection Point" host Lauren Schiller talks with Revolution Foods co-Founders Kristin Richmond and Kirsten Tobey.