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What If These Are the Good Old Days? Finding Optimism Right Now. Sep 16, 2020

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Getting through challenging times requires a few deep breaths—and a shift in perspective. We talk to Elizabeth Vazquez, president, co-founder and CEO of WeConnect International, a nonprofit for women entrepreneurs, about how she finds optimism and meaning in this moment.

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Justin Baldoni on How to Raise Equality-Minded Children Sep 15, 2020

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He’s best known for playing the romantic lead on Jane the Virgin, but Justin Baldoni is also a director, producer, entrepreneur—and an advocate for a fresh perspective on masculinity that says men must take an active role in advancing progress for women and for men. In this episode, he tells how parents can raise children who prioritize equality and fairness.

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After 6 Months of Ultra-Togetherness, Little Things Can Keep Your Relationship Strong Sep 14, 2020

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More than 6 months of sharing the same work and living space during the pandemic can pose challenges for even the strongest relationships. Dr. Harry Reis, Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester, tells how to use this time to strengthen the bonds that brought you together in the first place.

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A Must-See Short Film About Frontline Heroism Sep 11, 2020

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Today's anniversary of 9-11 is an appropriate time to reflect on the heroism of those who risked their lives for others that day—and to recognize those who are still doing so, as medical personnel battling the coronavirus. We revisit the mini-documentary "Frontliners," made by a trio of young filmmakers to show the bravery and very personal experiences of these health care workers. To watch the film visit: https://youtu.be/Wz53BUlETlY

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The Unknown Bravery of Women on 9-11 Sep 10, 2020

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Friday is the 19th anniversary of the tragedy that forever changed America. We suggest ways to commemorate the day; one great one is to learn the overlooked stories of the brave women firefighters, police and EMTs who risked their lives to help others. We talk to Mary Carouba, co-author with Susan Hagen, of Women at Ground Zero.

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How a War Survivor Found Hope and Happiness: Maja Kazazic’s Amazing Journey Sep 09, 2020

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We can choose happiness, and we can reframe even the worst experiences for a positive outcome. Maja Kazazic is living proof of that. She survived the brutal war in her native Bosnia, moved to the US and then went on to found a successful software company. In this episode, Maja tells how she refused to let her devastating injuries destroy her and how we can each choose happiness.

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Soccer Legend Abby Wambach on the Leadership Skills Every Woman Already Possesses Sep 08, 2020

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To kick off a new season of Conversations on Power and Purpose, we’re launching a special, six-episode series called Getting to Equal. It features dynamic speakers in conversation with guest hosts Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America, and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. In this preview of tomorrow’s Conversation, soccer champ and author Abby Wambach tells how women can lead with authenticity, make failure their fuel and command the respect they deserve.

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Putting a Women’s Lens on a “Women’s Disease” Sep 04, 2020

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The pandemic has taken an extra toll on women. And among those disproportionately affected by Covid are Alzheimer’s patients—two thirds of whom are women. All which makes the work of UCSF neurologist Dr. Fanny Elahi even more crucial. In this excerpt from 100 Women to Hear, we talk to Dr. Elahi about how she brings a “women’s lens” to her work on early detection of degenerative brain disease, including Alzheimer’s — and how a women’s lens can lead to better health outcomes for all.

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Helping Every Student Make Their College Dream Come True Sep 03, 2020

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A college diploma is the best ticket to upward mobility. But while many lower-income students plan to go to college, they often fail to attend because they lack information and guidance. The nonprofit College Advising Corps provides these students with the advice and support they need to make college a reality. We talk to CAC founder Nicole Hurd and Bank of America’s Kerry Sullivan.

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Solving the Issues That Hold Women Back: Sheila Marcelo Sep 02, 2020

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Finding affordable, quality child care has always been a dilemma for working women; in fact it's one of the hurdles to women's advancement in the workforce. In this preview of Made by Women, Sheila Marcelo, founder of Care.com, reveals why the current moment may in fact be an opportunity to put child care and elder care on the nation's agenda.

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