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Okech Annette Adhiambo, a social entrepreneur and gender equality advocate, discusses the role of education in her own empowerment, her role as a community peace-builder and education ambassador, and the importance of giving young women access to resources and opportunities to be heard. (Kenya)  

Janeen Uzzell, Chief Operating Officer for the Wikimedia Foundation, shares her perspectives on using your talents to change the world, “taking a bet on yourself,” the ebb and flow of confidence in a woman’s life, success, being surrounded by a community and a tribe that you trust, and amplifying the voices of other women.

Lindsay Menard-Freeman, founder and CEO of the Torchlight Collective, talks about her mother's influence in her own human rights activism and advocacy, “showing up” to make a difference, the importance of self-care, and encouraging girls to feel unlimited. (USA)

Blessing Timidi Digha discusses her move from Nigeria to Canada, processing grief after the death of two children, therapy, the support of a dear friend, and speaking out in our own way for ourselves and for others.  (Canada and Nigeria)  

Dr. Suchi Gaur talks about big decisions and big moves, confidence, self-empowerment, having empowering parents, education, feminism, the importance of negotiation skills, motherhood and supporting the next generation. (Switzerland and India) 

Andrea Bonita Jordan discusses being separated from her family during the pandemic, friendship, why she became a midwife, surviving childhood sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, the importance of therapy, and women’s rights and power. (United Kingdom)

Mushairat Mamun speaks about identity, “belonging” in a culture, establishing connections with others, challenges immigrants and their families face, empowerment, and struggles that define us. (USA)

Julia Wiklander, founder of Girls’ Globe, shares perspectives on childbirth, gender inequality, being a change-maker, and self-care. (Sweden)

Dr. Shakira Choonara discusses racism, colorism, the impact of class on healthcare, shifting identity, and the importance of sharing the limelight. (South Africa)

Introducing The Power of Stories - a podcast BY women, ABOUT women, and FOR women -- featuring stories of courageous women from around the world.