Seneca's 100 Women to Hear

Elisabeth Griffith: Author of "Formidable" Jan 26, 2023

The historian’s latest book chronicles American women and the fight for equality, 1920-2020. In it, Griffith looks at the 100 years that have passed since adoption of the 19th Amendment and the differing crusades and struggles of white women and Black women.

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Rena Greifinger and Alex Idol: Maverick Collective Jan 19, 2023

We won’t have equity for women until we have health equity, say the leaders of this unique nonprofit. Maverick Collective brings together women philanthropists to solve problems from a feminist perspective by making investments in health and reproductive rights projects that elevate women and girls.

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Lydia Moland on 19th Century Crusader, Lydia Maria Child Jan 12, 2023

Historian Lydia Moland’s new book resurrects Lydia Maria Child. Now mostly forgotten, Child was one of the 19th century’s most popular authors; she wrote best-selling novels and guidebooks for housewives, and edited the first American children’s magazine. And then she jeopardized her entire career by becoming an outspoken and influential crusader against slavery.

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Dr. Sara Gottfried: Author of "Women, Food and Hormones"; Part 2 Jan 05, 2023

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan to help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: The focus is on food, as Dr. Sara takes us through her achievable and empowering healthy-living plan created especially for women: The Gottfried Protocol. She tells why the protocol works so well for women, how to do it, and how it can make a difference in your outlook and even your weight in just four weeks.

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Dr. Sara Gottfried: "Author of Women, Food and Hormones"; Part I Dec 22, 2022

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan that can help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: Dr. Sara busts the myths about women’s health, and reveals why keeping hormones in balance and maintaining metabolic health are the key to a brighter mood, more energy and even achieving one’s healthy weight goals.

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Annie Young-Scrivner: CEO of Wella Company Dec 15, 2022

The CEO of Wella Company, a global leader in the $100 billion beauty industry, Annie Young-Scrivner discusses her inspirational American Dream story and how it has shaped her as a leader, the importance of mentorship and representation, and why empowering women in the economy is part of Wella Company’s mission.

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Joyce DiDonato: Opera Star Dec 08, 2022

Called “perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation,” she is currently getting raves in the role of Virginia Woolf in the Metropolitan Opera’s world premiere of The Hours. Hear how she went from an unknown who was told she had no talent to singing on the world’s most important stages—and the life lessons she learned along the way.

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Stephanie Spangler: Director of Costumes at The Metropolitan Opera Dec 01, 2022

In a typical opera season, she will oversee as many as 4,500 costumes as well as the people who put them on and take them off the Met’s performers. As Director of Costumes, Wardrobe, Wigs, and Makeup, Spangler is the highly organized hub of a nightly whirlwind that makes magic happen on one of the world’s most important stages.

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Shauna Blythe Burke & Rebecca Myers: Jewelry Designers Collaborating for a Cause Nov 17, 2022

New York Jewelry Week is on right now. And if you’re in NYC that’s the perfect venue to see the Plan B Art Project, a traveling exhibit created by jewelry artist Shauna Blythe Burke as a way to raise funds and awareness for reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood. Shauna has been joined in the project by 70 other artists—female and male—among them acclaimed Baltimore jewelry designer Rebecca Myers. Hear what Shauna and Rebecca have to say about women, collaboration and artistic inspiration.

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Edith Wharton: Novelist and Designer Nov 10, 2022

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like “The Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth” that remain popular today. We revisit this interview with Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount, to get fascinating insights into this multifaceted writer and designer of homes and gardens.

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Nikki Giovanni: A Living Legend of Poetry Nov 03, 2022

This week the Poetry Foundation awarded Nikki Giovanni the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize to recognize her lifetime achievements. Giovanni burst on the literary scene in 1968 with her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk. Since then, she’s published in every genre, collecting countless honors along the way. We revisit this 2021 conversation with the writer who is still teaching and inspiring others today.

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Dr. Jill Hollenbach: On the Trail of COVID-19 Oct 27, 2022

Why do some people get Covid—but show no symptoms? That’s one of the mysteries being unraveled by Dr. Jill Hollenbach, immunogeneticist at the University of California, San Francisco, and head of The Hollenbach Lab. Hear how she went from a childhood as a self-described “science nerd” to leading important research at the intersection of immunology and genetics.

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Anna May Wong: Hollywood’s First Asian American Movie Star Oct 20, 2022

For the first time, an Asian American person will appear on US currency, when a new quarter featuring actress Anna May Wong makes its debut on October 24. Learn why Wong was such a big star in the 1920s and 30s. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.

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Margo Jefferson: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Critic, on Ella Fitzgerald Oct 13, 2022

The former New York Times critic, and author of the recent memoir Constructing a Nervous System, talks about the genius of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, and how Fitzgerald helped shape Jefferson's own perspective.

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Judit Polgar: Chess Grandmaster Oct 06, 2022

Judit Polgar is considered the greatest female chess player of all time—one who’s beaten many of the world's top male players. And on October 8, she once again hosts her annual Judit Polgar Global Chess Festival—an opportunity for girls and boys (and adults) to get into the game. We revisit this interview with Polgar, who has been making headlines since she became a Grandmaster at age 15.

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Virginia Trimble: Astronomer and Ground-Breaker Sep 29, 2022

An award-winning professor of astronomy and physics at UC Irvine with a long and colorful career, Trimble is also co-editor of The Sky Is for Everyone, a collection of autobiographies of trailblazing women astronomers from around the world.

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Joanna Scutts: Historian with a Focus on Amazing, Almost-Forgotten Women Sep 22, 2022

Her new book, Hotbed: Bohemian Greenwich Village and the Secret Club That Sparked Modern Feminism, tells about early-20th century women who were determined to change the world with their bold ideas and activism—and did!

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Dr. Ellen Ochoa: First Latina in Space and Former Head of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Sep 15, 2022

When this former astronaut was growing up, there were few women-in-space role models for her to follow. In this reprise episode, Dr. Ochoa reveals how her excellence in math and science led her to a job at NASA, four space flights, and eventually becoming director of the Johnson Space Center.

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Alice Greenwald: President & CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Sep 08, 2022

For 16 years—starting when the site at Ground Zero was just a hole in the ground—Alice Greenwald has worked to make the 9/11 Memorial and Museum a place of remembrance, awe and inspiration.

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Wendy Kopp: Founder of Teach for All and Teach for America Sep 01, 2022

When she was an undergrad at Princeton, she launched a revolution in education with Teach for America, a way to help children in under-served neighborhoods get a good education. With Teach for All, her mission has gone international. In time for a new school year, we revisit this inspiring episode with Wendy Kopp.

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Meredith Bergmann: Sculptor of Monumental Women Aug 25, 2022

In 2020, a new statue installed in Central Park made instant history. A tribute to three pioneers of women’s suffrage—Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony—it is the first in the Park to depict real women. The statue's sculptor, Meredith Bergmann, reveals how she turns her subjects into monuments that will inspire others for hundreds of years.

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Joy Harjo: Indigenous Poet and Musician Aug 18, 2022

She recently completed her third term as Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to hold that position. Her poetry helps us make sense of the world, and also to see Native Americans for who they are. Says Harjo: “I wanted people to know that we are human beings, we are all kinds and we aren’t all the same.”

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Trisha Prabhu: Putting a Stop to Online Bullying Aug 11, 2022

When she was a young teen, she patented a unique technology that stops online bullying before it starts. This recent Harvard grad and Rhodes Scholar is also the CEO and founder of her own company, ReThink, as well as an author and activist who is committed to bringing positive change to the world.

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Kristen Visbal: Sculptor of the Fearless Girl Statue Aug 04, 2022

It’s the statue that launched a million selfies. The four-foot high Fearless Girl facing the New York Stock Exchange is a symbol of female courage and empowerment. Its creator, sculptor Kristen Visbal, tells how she developed this instantly-iconic work of art.

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The Surprising, Unsung Heroes of Women’s Suffrage Jul 28, 2022

Historian Susan Ware tells us about some remarkable heroes we don’t hear enough about: Women of the 19thand 20th centuries who fought for all people’s rights—with passion, creativity and even humor.

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Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Women of Seneca Falls Jul 19, 2022

On July 19 and 20, 1848, the first American women’s rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, launched a movement whose work continues to this day. We revisit this episode with historian Sally McMillen, who tells about the brave women who dared speak up and declare that all women and men are created equal.

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Carol Sutton Lewis: Founder of Ground Control Parenting Jul 14, 2022

There is joy in parenting, as well as a lot of hard work. Attorney Carol Sutton Lewis has made a decades-long study of child rearing—and her podcast, Ground Control Parenting, provides a resource for parents of Black and Brown children, with a particular focus on boys. Carol tells why she started the podcast, the lessons she’s learned as a parent, and the best insights her podcast guests have shared.

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Anna Grassellino: Building the World’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer Jul 07, 2022

What is the world made of? What are its most fundamental components? Those are the questions Dr. Anna Grassellino is attempting to answer. The Director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center at the US government’s renowned Fermilab, she leads a team that is developing the most powerful quantum computer on earth.

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Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian-American Movie Star Jun 30, 2022

Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.

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Sarah Kate Ellis: President and CEO of GLAAD Jun 23, 2022

It’s Pride Month—a great time to talk to Sarah Kate Ellis, the head of GLAAD, the nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Ellis reveals the progress that has been made in LGBTQ representation in popular culture, and, on the personal side, describes the tremendous sense of freedom she felt when she came out.

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Harriet Tubman: The Underground Railroad's Most Famous Conductor Jun 16, 2022

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped multiple times, went on to shepherd hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom, and gained renown as an abolitionist, military leader, Union spy and suffragist. We revisit this episode in which historian and archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche reveals what made Tubman one of the most remarkable women in U.S. history.

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Amy Zalman: Futurist Jun 09, 2022

The founder of Prescient, a consultancy that helps Fortune 500 companies and government agencies look ahead and strategize, Amy Zalman reveals why stories are so powerful when it comes to shaping our future.

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Claudia Goldin: Expert on Women and the Economy Jun 02, 2022

Yes, we are living through challenging times, but there are silver linings and, as a whole, we are making progress, says Claudia Goldin, acclaimed economist and professor at Harvard (the first woman to receive tenure in the school's economics department) and author, most recently, of "Career and Family: Women's Century-Long Journey Toward Equity."

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Diane Carlson Evans: Creator of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial May 26, 2022

During the Vietnam War, thousands of women served in the US military; many were medical personnel who saved countless lives and endured the worst of conditions. But until Army combat nurse Diane Carlson Evans launched her campaign, there was no monument that recognized their contributions. We revisit this episode with Evans, who spent 10 years getting a tribute to these women on the National Mall, and has been a voice for women vets ever since.

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Marie Yovanovitch: Former US Ambassador to Ukraine May 19, 2022

The author of the best-selling memoir, Lessons from the Edge, Marie Yovanovitch has a unique perspective on the war in Ukraine. She tells why Ukrainians will fight on, why women are so valuable as diplomats—and why she is optimistic about the future.

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M Jackson: Glacier Expert May 12, 2022

Glaciers are our “global library,” says glaciologist Dr. M Jackson. They tell us about earth’s past and future. Learn the secrets of glaciers from this geographer and Arctic expert for the National Geographic Society.

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Anna Jarvis: The Mother of Mother's Day May 05, 2022

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, never had children of her own. We revisit this conversation with Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, who tells us that Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day.

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Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Scientist Apr 28, 2022

We can save the planet, says Katharine Hayhoe—and she tells us exactly how to do that. Earth Month is a great time to revisit this conversation with the chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy and professor at Texas Tech.

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Gilda Barabino: President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Apr 21, 2022

Everyone benefits when science includes diverse people and perspectives; that's why Dr. Barabino is determined to make the field more inclusive. She leads the AAAS, which works for global good as the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society.

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Kelly Benoit-Bird: MacArthur-Winning Marine Scientist Apr 14, 2022

Whales, dolphins, squid and a myriad of ocean creatures have so much to tell us about life on this planet and environmental change. Kelly Benoit-Bird, marine biologist and Science Chair for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, uses acoustics to uncover their secrets.

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Mickalene Thomas: An Art Star Who’s Creating Change Apr 07, 2022

Collected by institutions from MOMA to the Guggenheim and by museums in Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and more, her vibrant work focuses on Black women and perceptions of beauty--but it's really about changing the way we see.

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Christine Ye: Top Winner in the Regeneron Science Search Mar 31, 2022

At 17, Christine Ye is already making contributions to our understanding of the universe. The Washington State high school student took home the $250,000 first prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for her work on gravitational waves, neutron stars and black holes.

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Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State Mar 24, 2022

The first woman appointed US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, who died Wednesday, March 23, was a vibrant advocate on the world stage for US interests and for human rights. We revisit this episode, a conversation between Secretary Albright and Ambassador Melanne Verveer that took place during the Seneca Women Forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Maira Kalman: Artist, Author, Designer Mar 17, 2022

Famous for her wit and inventiveness, she’s written and illustrated dozens of books for both adults and children, won countless awards, collaborated with stars like David Byrne, and made people laugh with her landmark cover for The New Yorker magazine.

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Alexandra Jones: Archaeologist and Educator Mar 10, 2022

Archaeology “makes history vocal, and it gives voice to people who otherwise have been silenced,” says archaeologist Dr. Alexandra Jones, who focuses her work on historic Black communities in America. She is founder of the nonprofit Archaeology in the Community which shows young people how exciting archaeology can be.

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Oksana Markarova: Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US Mar 03, 2022

At this troubled time, Ambassador Markarova stands out as a strong voice for her country. She reveals why the people of Ukraine will always fight for their independence, and for freedom and democracy.

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Dr. Kali Nicole Gross: Showcasing Overlooked Black Women in History Feb 24, 2022

Everyone knows iconic names like Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks, but Dr. Kali Nicole Gross, a historian at Emory University and author, says there are other groundbreakers we should remember, too, like Isabel de Olvera, Frances Thompson and Alice Coachman.

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Marian Anderson: Legendary Opera Singer Feb 17, 2022

Hers was a voice you hear once in 100 years, said Arturo Toscanini. Marian Anderson will always be known for her 1939 concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial, but she should also be remembered for her decades-long fight against racism. Rita Coburn, director of a new documentary about Anderson, gives fresh perspective on her amazing life.

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Toni Morrison: Nobel-Winning Novelist Feb 10, 2022

The first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, Toni Morrison brought eloquence, complexity and fresh insight to novels about the lives of Black Americans, especially women. Dr. Marilyn Mobley, former president of the Toni Morrison Society and Professor Emerita of English and African American Studies at Case Western Reserve University, tells why Morrison’s work has such profound impact.

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Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Women's Advocate Feb 03, 2022

Among the giants of American history, Sojourner Truth stands out. After escaping enslavement, she drew huge crowds as a speaker advocating on behalf of abolition and women’s rights. In honor of Black History Month, we revisit this interview with historian Dr. Daina Ramey Berry.

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Tracy Fullerton: Video Games Innovator Jan 27, 2022

Video games can offer us beauty, inspiration and meaning, says Tracy Fullerton, creator of hit games like Walden and The Night Journey and head of the USC Game Innovation Lab.

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Dr. Marcia Rieke: Astronomer on the Webb Space Telescope Jan 20, 2022

An astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, Dr. Rieke is also a key scientist on the just-launched James Webb Telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever built. Dr. Rieke reveals how the Webb could unlock long-held secrets of the universe.

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Jeanne Gang: Architect Extraordinaire Jan 13, 2022

The award-winning architect, who leads Studio Gang architecture and urban design firm, creates amazing buildings that keep the needs of people and the environment in mind. Among her current projects: a new global terminal for Chicago’s O’Hare airport.

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Julie Bargmann: Innovative Landscape Architect Dec 16, 2021

She's been called the Toxic Avenger and Queen of Slag for her designs that remake toxic waste dumps and polluted industrial sites, transforming them into company headquarters and community centers. For her work, Bargmann was recently awarded the very first Oberlander prize, created to bring greater recognition to landscape architecture.

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Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Scientist Dec 09, 2021

The chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy and professor at Texas Tech offers a message of hope: We can save the planet in the face of climate change. And we can start by having conversations with others based on shared values.

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Abigail Adams: Revolutionary America's Most Influential Woman Dec 02, 2021

The wife of president John Adams, Abigail Adams was outspoken and influential at a time when women were supposed to keep their opinions to themselves. Historian Lynne Withey, author of a classic biography of Abigail Adams, tells why she is one of America's most memorable first ladies.

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Roya Rahmani: Former Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Nov 18, 2021

Until recently, Roya Rahmani served as Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United States, the first woman ever to hold that position. Now, with the Taliban in control of her home country, Rahmani lives in the U.S.—but even from 7,000 miles away she remains a fierce voice for the rights of Afghanistan’s women.

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Diane Carlson Evans: Creator of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Nov 11, 2021

During the Vietnam War, thousands of women served in the US military; many were medical personnel who saved countless lives and endured the worst of conditions. But until Army combat nurse Diane Carlson Evans launched her campaign, there was no monument that recognized their contributions. Evans spent 10 years getting a tribute to these women on the National Mall, and has been a voice for women vets ever since.

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Sharon Miller: Bank of America’s President of Small Business and Head of Specialty Banking and Lending Nov 04, 2021

One of the top women in banking, Bank of America’s Sharon Miller knows that women-owned small businesses are vital to a resurgent, post-pandemic economy.

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Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Woman Doctor Oct 28, 2021

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school in the U.S. But she was more than a first: She started clinics and infirmaries and a medical college for women. We revisit this episode with Dr. Debra Michals, Director of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Merrimack College, who tells how Blackwell has inspired generations of women in medicine.

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Dr. Marcia Chatelain: Author of “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America” Oct 21, 2021

Since the 1960s, the history of fast-food giant McDonald’s has been interwoven with the lives of Black Americans—sometimes in surprising ways. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Franchise, Dr. Chatelain, a professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, reveals the complex interrelationship of the fast food chain and the crusade for civil rights.

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Harriet Tubman: The Underground Railroad’s Most Famous Conductor Oct 14, 2021

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped multiple times, went on to shepherd hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom, and gained renown as an abolitionist, military leader, Union spy and suffragist. Historian and archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche reveals what made Tubman one of the most remarkable women in U.S. history.

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Judit Polgar: Chess Grandmaster Oct 07, 2021

To kick off a new season of Seneca's 100 Women to Hear, we interview the greatest female chess player of all time, Judit Polgar. Her achievements go beyond gender lines; she's beaten many of the top male players, including Gary Kasparov and Boris Spassky. A Grandmaster since age 15, Polgar stood up to naysayers who didn't think a girl could reach the heights of chess. Now she's encouraging girls and boys to get in the game.

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Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Air Shows Aug 24, 2021

In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman, one of the first Black women to earn a pilot’s license, transfixed audiences with her daredevil flying. We learn about Coleman from author and pilot Carole Hopson, a pioneer in her own right, who is among the few African American women to fly big commercial jets.

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Dr. Paula Johnson: Cardiologist, Researcher, President of Wellesley Aug 19, 2021

Besides being the first Black woman to head the prestigious college, Dr. Johnson is also a renowned cardiologist and researcher whose groundbreaking studies show how disease affects women and men differently. We revisit this episode from late 2020 in which she shares her insights into women's leadership, how to improve health care, and her optimism for the future.

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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Telling the Untold Stories of Brave Women Aug 17, 2021

Her nonfiction books —including Ashley’s War and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana—top best-seller lists. We revisit this episode with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, who talks about her newest book, The Daughters of Kobani, and about the remarkable women she met in recent years in Afghanistan.

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Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha: Hero of the Flint Water Crisis Aug 12, 2021

Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a press conference to reveal her findings. We revisit this episode to hear how she fought for Flint's children, even in the face of a fierce backlash.

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Zainab Salbi: Champion of Women in the Most Dangerous Places Aug 10, 2021

When Zainab Salbi learned that women were enduring rape and other horrors during the Bosnian War she started a fund—which became the renowned nonprofit, Women for Women International, which aids women in conflict zones. Since then Zainab has gone on to be a media commentator, podcast host and even helped found another nonprofit. Learn why she’s so hopeful about the future.

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Edith Wharton: Novelist and Designer Aug 05, 2021

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth that remain popular today. We get fascinating insight into this multifaceted writer and designer of homes and gardens from Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount.

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Dawn Riley: Sailing Legend Aug 03, 2021

A champion for women in sailing, Dawn Riley has made history in the world’s most challenging races. Among her feats: She was the first woman ever to manage an entire America’s Cup syndicate, and the first American, man or woman, to sail in three America’s Cups and in two Whitbread Round the World races. She has lessons to offer on focus and leadership, and tells why any sailing crew benefits from the participation of women.

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Marley Dias: Creator of #1000BlackGirlBooks Jul 29, 2021

Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at age 10. We revisit this fascinating conversation with Marley, who's an author and TV host as well as the youngest member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Learn about her mission of social justice, equality and inclusiveness.

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Rachel Vogelstein on the New Worldwide Women’s Movement Jul 27, 2021

In her book, Awakening, Vogelstein, who has served as director of the Women and Foreign Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations, tells how #MeToo has spread around the globe, ushering in a new, powerful women’s rights movement.

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Dr. Shirley Jackson: President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Jul 22, 2021

Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. We revisit this conversation in which Dr. Jackson tells how she became the first African American woman to get a PhD from MIT, the chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and president of the renowned RPI.

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Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Women of Seneca Falls Jul 20, 2021

On July 19 and 20, 1848, the first American women’s rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, launched a movement whose work continues to this day. Historian Sally McMillen tells about the brave women who dared speak up and declare that all men and women are created equal.

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Wendy Kopp: Founder of Teach for All and Teach for America Jul 15, 2021

When she was an undergrad at Princeton, she launched a revolution in education with Teach for America, a way to help children in under-served neighborhoods get a good education. With Teach for All, her mission has gone international.

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Admiral Michelle Howard: The Navy's Four-Star Groundbreaker Jul 13, 2021

Among her many firsts: She was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the US Navy, and the first African-American woman to command a ship. We revisit this episode and learn about her life of resilience and courage.

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Marin Alsop: Trailblazing Orchestra Conductor Jul 08, 2021

The only woman to lead a major American orchestra, Marin Alsop steps down this summer as conductor of the Baltimore Symphony. She’s leaving on a high note, as a champion for other women in music and for making classical music more accessible.

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Lorraine Hariton, President and CEO of Catalyst Jul 06, 2021

The last 18 months have been tough on everyone, especially women in the workforce. But the pandemic has also given us an unprecedented opportunity to make work life better for women. Learn how that can happen from Lorraine Hariton, President and CEO of Catalyst, the global nonprofit dedicated to building workplaces that work for women.

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Kristalina Georgieva: Head of the International Monetary Fund Jul 01, 2021

Kristalina Georgieva is the second woman, after Christine Lagarde, to hold the job of Managing Director of the powerful IMF. We revisit this fascinating conversation from early 2021; in it Georgieva tells how the IMF helped some member countries avoid economic collapse during the pandemic, and why she puts a relentless focus on gender equality.

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Charitie Ropati: Champion for the Rights of Native Americans Jun 29, 2021

Although she’s only 20, Alaska native Charitie Ropati has already made herself a voice to be heard. She’s developed public school curriculums that bring to light the histories of Indigenous Americans, and she’s working to reverse climate change. Her efforts got her named a Champion for Change by the Center for Native American Youth.

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Julia Gillard: First Woman Prime Minister of Australia Jun 24, 2021

Born in Wales to parents who never finished their schooling, Julia Gillard grew up with a desire to make a difference. We revisit this episode in which she talks about the famous speech she gave before Parliament that called out sexism and the double standard. Now she’s helping other women become leaders.

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Tamika Catchings: Basketball Hall of Famer Jun 22, 2021

She overcame a hearing disability, a speech impediment, and being taunted as a child—and rose to become one of basketball’s greatest players as a star on the Indiana Fever. She’s poured that same passion and determination into her foundation to help disadvantaged children.

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Traci Kato-Kiriyama: Bringing People Together Through Art Jun 17, 2021

The Los Angeles-based artist, writer, director and activist has had performances across the US, and she’s turned LA’s Little Tokyo into a cultural destination. What unites these various efforts? A passionate determination to show how we are all connected.

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Rawan Khalfallah: Creating the “Superwomen" of Libya Jun 15, 2021

Libya is a tough place to be a woman. That's why activist Rawan Khalfallah, along with her colleagues at Together We Build It, are finding creative ways to advocate for women and women's rights. Among their projects: Super Nasaween or Superwomen, a campaign that uses comic strips to fight the toxic stereotypes holding women back.

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Dr. Dava Newman: Leading Innovative Minds at the MIT Media Lab Jun 10, 2021

The MIT Media Lab is world-renowned for its cutting edge innovations—and come July 1, Dr. Dava Newman will be its director. She’s already won acclaim as former deputy administrator for NASA, as an astronautics professor at MIT, and for her design of a striking new space suit, the BioSuit.

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias: One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Athletes Jun 08, 2021

Track and field, golf, baseball…name a sport and Babe Didrikson Zaharias excelled at it. At the 1932 Olympics, she set records in the hurdles and javelin throw. She helped found the LPGA and ruled the sport. Baylor University's Dr. Karon LeCompte tell us why Babe should be remembered.

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Nikki Giovanni: A Living Legend of Poetry Jun 03, 2021

Ever since she burst on the literary scene in 1968 with her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk, Nikki Giovanni has been writing in every genre and collecting honors. Fifty-three years later, she’s still writing, teaching and inspiring others.

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Nancy Reagan: A Uniquely Influential First Lady Jun 01, 2021

She was admired, criticized and vastly underestimated. and if it hadn't been for Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan might never have gained the White House--or held on to it. Karen Tumulty, author of The Triumph of Nancy Reagan, reveals the complex, determined woman behind the president.

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Amelia Earhart: Aviator for the Ages May 27, 2021

She was the first woman—and second person—to fly solo across the Atlantic. Beside setting numerous flying records, Earhart was also an unapologetic feminist, a style setter, and a savvy marketer of her own brand. Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart, reveals just how groundbreaking she was.

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Marie Curie: Nobel-Winning Scientist May 25, 2021

Many a young scientist has been inspired by Marie Curie, renowned for her work with radium and radioactivity and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Biographer Susan Quinn tells how Curie overcame overt sexism and myriad other challenges.

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Dr. Charity Dean: The Woman Who Warned America About Covid May 20, 2021

In early 2020, Dr. Charity Dean, the number 2 person in the California Department of Public Health, saw that a catastrophe was on its way. Learn why she's the heroine of Michael Lewis' new book about the pandemic, The Premonition.

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Nellie Bly: The 19th Century’s Star Reporter May 18, 2021

She practically invented undercover reporting with her expose of a women’s insane asylum. And that was just one of Bly’s pioneering feats, as we learn from writer Kim Todd, author of a new book on Bly and other “girl stunt reporters.”

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Maya Ajmera, President & CEO, Society for Science May 13, 2021

It’s science fair season, and the Society for Science runs the biggest science fairs around. The Society’s president and CEO, Maya Ajmera, is a former science fair contestant. She’s also the founder of the Global Fund for Children.

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Dr. Ellen Ochoa: First Latina in Space and Former Head of NASA’s Johnson Space Center May 11, 2021

When Ellen Ochoa was growing up, there were no women astronauts to model herself after. But her excellence in math and science got her a job at NASA, and eventually into space.

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Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts May 06, 2021

For Mother's Day, we revisit Christy Turlington Burns, founder of the global nonprofit, Every Mother Counts. The former supermodel has dedicated the last 10 years to bringing down the shockingly high rate of maternal death—both in the US and around the world. Christy started Every Mother Counts after enduring dangerous complications following the birth of her own child.

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Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian American Movie Star May 04, 2021

Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.

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Anna Jarvis: The Mother of Mother’s Day Apr 29, 2021

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, never had children of her own. But as Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, tells us, Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day.

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Amanda Nguyen: A Voice for Everyone’s Rights Apr 27, 2021

In February, Amanda Nguyen helped ignite the crusade to combat violence against Asian Americans. But her activism goes back farther; in 2016 she persuaded Congress to pass legislation—unanimously!—to ensure the rights of sexual assault survivors She is also the founder of Rise, a nonprofit that helps individuals pass legislation on issues that mean the most to them.

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Edwina Dunn: Founder, The Female Lead Apr 22, 2021

A pioneer in Big Data, former CEO of global data science company dunnhumby and chair of Starcount, she has been honored with Britain’s OBE. The nonprofit she founded, The Female Lead, was created to build the next generation of women leaders.

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Dr. Judith Rodin: A Woman of Many Firsts Apr 20, 2021

She was the first woman to lead an Ivy League college, as president of the University of Pennsylvania, and the first woman to be president of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation. Now she’s reshaping our perspective on finance with her new book, Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries is Linking Purpose and Profit.

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Marley Dias: Creator of #1000BlackGirlBooks Apr 15, 2021

Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at age 10. Now an author and TV host, as well as the youngest member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, she’s on a mission of social justice, equality and inclusiveness.

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Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha: Hero of the Flint Water Crisis Apr 13, 2021

Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a 2015 press conference to reveal her findings on the problem. Hear how she found the courage to stand up and fight for Flint's children, even in the midst of a fierce backlash.

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Kathrine Switzer: First Woman to Officially Run the Boston Marathon Apr 08, 2021

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the subject of one of the most famous sports photos of all time, when a male race official attacked her and tried to eject her from the all-male Boston Marathon. Switzer finished her race and went on to become a champion for women in sports.

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Val Ackerman: Commissioner of the Big East Conference Apr 06, 2021

If women’s basketball is a big deal these days, you can partly thank Val Ackerman, former college basketball star and founding president of the WNBA. Today she’s commissioner of the Big East Conference, overseeing 22 men’s and women’s sports.

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Susan McPherson on "The Lost Art of Connecting" Apr 01, 2021

The founder and CEO of communications consultancy McPherson Strategies has a new book that tells how to make the human connections that mean so much, and why the most important thing we can do is ask others: How can I help?

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Michelle Nunn: President and CEO of CARE USA Mar 30, 2021

There are valuable lessons to learned—in leadership, and in giving back—from Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of this acclaimed humanitarian organization that helps tens of millions of people around the world.

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Bea Perez: Coca-Cola’s SVP and Global Chief of Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships Mar 25, 2021

Among the many successes for this inspiring leader and long-time champion of women is Coca-Cola’s 5by20 initiative. Its goal was to empower 5 million women entrepreneurs by the end of 2020; it not only met that target—but exceeded it by 1 million women!

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Dr. Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress Mar 23, 2021

The first woman and first African-American person to lead the magnificent Library of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden is making sure that the Library's millions of documents and artifacts are accessible to all Americans.

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Janti Soeripto: CEO of Save the Children Mar 18, 2021

Led by CEO Janti Soeripto, the renowned organization serves millions of children around the world, giving them a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. During Covid, their work has become even more crucial.

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Sara Moss: Vice Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies Mar 16, 2021

She's a groundbreaker with a passion for law and women’s leadership who is developing a whole new generation of women leaders.

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Kay Koplovitz: TV Pioneer and Game Changer Mar 11, 2021

For Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing women entrepreneurs and revisiting some of our favorite episodes. One standout is Kay Koplovitz: She changed the way we watch TV, and was the first woman to lead a TV network.

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Claire Shipman and Katty Kay: Inspiring Confidence Wherever They Go Mar 09, 2021

The TV journalists and authors of the best-sellers The Confidence Code and The Confidence Code for Girls, have a new book out, Living the Confidence Code, which tells the inspiring stories of 30 amazing young women who are making a real difference in the world.

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Dr. Shirley Jackson: President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mar 04, 2021

Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. She went on to become the first African American woman to get a PhD from MIT, the chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and president of the renowned RPI.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex: Insights from the Girl Up Leadership Summit Mar 02, 2021

Today we are revisiting a very special episode featuring Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, a long-time advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment. She has long used her power for purpose, leveraging platforms—from the United Nations to the Royal Foundation Forum—to encourage us all to think differently about the world in which we live and how we can each contribute to a more just and inclusive society. In this episode, we hear from The Duchess of Sussex in her own words, in a keynote address she gave during the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit. Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality. To learn more about Girl Up go to girlup.org.

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Monica McWilliams: The Peacemaker of Northern Ireland Feb 25, 2021

Back in 1998, she helped bring about peace in conflict-torn Northern Ireland, through her Northern Ireland Women's Coalition. The lessons she has to teach are even more valuable today.

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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan: At 19, She's a Screen Star—and Ardent Activist Feb 23, 2021

She's earned raves for her lead role in the Netflix comedy hit, "Never Have I Ever." And Maitreyi Ramakrishnan wants to make sure she's not the only young woman of South Asian descent who gets to see herself represented in movies and TV.

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Admiral Michelle Howard: The Navy's Four-Star Groundbreaker Feb 18, 2021

Among her many firsts: She was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the US Navy, and the first African-American woman to command a ship. Her life story has been one of resilience and courage.

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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Telling the Untold Stories of Bold Women Feb 16, 2021

Her nonfiction books—including Ashley’s War and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana—top best-seller lists and get made into movies and TV series. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon talks about the remarkable women she’s written about, including for her newest book, The Daughters of Kobani.

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Thelma Golden: The Studio Museum in Harlem's Legendary Director Feb 11, 2021

One of the most influential people in the art world, Thelma Golden has made The Studio Museum in Harlem the leading venue for contemporary and modern art by Black artists. She tells why art is so important to making sense of our lives today.

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Alyssa Carson: She Plans to Be the First Person to Set Foot on Mars Feb 09, 2021

Ever since she was 3, Alyssa Carson has dreamed of traveling to Mars. She's now 19, and she's spent the years in between getting experience at NASA space camps and earning fame as an aspiring astronaut. Alyssa is also partnering with Olay on their campaign to get more women and girls into STEM fields.

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Pat Mitchell: Media Groundbreaker and Change-Maker Feb 04, 2021

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.

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Opal Tometi: Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Feb 02, 2021

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.

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Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Woman Doctor Jan 28, 2021

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.

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Kerry Kennedy: Champion of Human Rights Jan 26, 2021

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.

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Stacey Cunningham: President of the New York Stock Exchange Jan 21, 2021

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.

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Kristalina Georgieva: Head of the International Monetary Fund Jan 19, 2021

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.

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Dr. Gail Saltz: Bringing Better Mental Health to Everyone Jan 14, 2021

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.

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel: Leading a Historic Family Firm Jan 12, 2021

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.

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Wameedh Shakir: Making Sure Women's Voices are Heard During Yemen's Civil War Jan 07, 2021

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.

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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Most Remarkable First Lady Jan 05, 2021

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.

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Meridith Maskara: CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York Dec 29, 2020

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.

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Dr. Paula Johnson: Cardiologist, Researcher, President of Wellesley Dec 22, 2020

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.

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Sherrie Westin: Empowering Children Through Sesame Workshop Dec 17, 2020

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.

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Madam C.J. Walker: Hair Care Tycoon and Philanthropist Dec 15, 2020

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.

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Niala Boodhoo: A Woman's Perspective on the News of the Day Dec 10, 2020

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.

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Aweng Ade-Chuol: Supermodel, Activist and Advocate Dec 08, 2020

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.

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Valerie Jarrett: Helping Women Find Their Voice Dec 03, 2020

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.

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Dr. Joan LaRovere: At the New Frontier of Medicine with Virtue Foundation's Co-Founder Dec 01, 2020

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.

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Alyse Nelson: Leading Vital Voices into the Future Nov 24, 2020

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.

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Diane von Furstenberg: Fashion Icon and Philanthropist Nov 19, 2020

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.

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Dyllan McGee and Sara Wolitzky: The Women Behind the Film “Not Done” Nov 17, 2020

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.

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Malala: The Brave Champion of Education for Girls Nov 12, 2020

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.

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Anne Finucane: Vice Chairman of Bank of America—and a Global Powerhouse Nov 10, 2020

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.

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Tory Burch: The Designer Who’s Empowering Women Nov 05, 2020

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/

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Tina Tchen: The Force Leading Time’s Up Nov 03, 2020

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.

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Kerry Crivello: Fighting California’s Fires Oct 29, 2020

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.

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Nadia Murad: Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Voice for Justice Oct 27, 2020

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.

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Julia Gillard: First Woman Prime Minister of Australia Oct 22, 2020

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.

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Monica Ramirez: Champion of Farmworker Women Oct 20, 2020

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.

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MILCK: The Singer/Songwriter Who Started a Movement Oct 15, 2020

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.

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Barbara Barrett: US Secretary of the Air Force Oct 13, 2020

Barbara Barrett’s career has been filled with prestigious positions: She’s beenU.S. ambassador to Finland, the vice chairperson of the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board, and Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. By the time she was 30 years old, she’d been an executive with two global Fortune 500 companies. The Secretary of the Air Force is also a bold advocate for women, as you’ll hear in this conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer.

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Mariah Carey: The Untold Story of a Superstar Oct 08, 2020

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, Mariah Carey has topped the music charts over the course of four decades. But behind the glamour, Carey faced unimaginable challenges. In this conversation with iHeart’s Angie Martinez, she discusses her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, and shares how she learned to persevere and overcome incredible obstacles.

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Austin Channing Brown and Amena Brown: Speaking Up, Speaking Out Oct 06, 2020

Two women with distinctive voices share a perceptive, often humorous, conversation. Listen in on the discussion between Austin Channing Brown, author of the New York Times best-seller, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and Amena Brown, spoken-word poet, author and host of the podcast, HER with Amena Brown.

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Christy Turlington Burns: Saving Mothers’ Lives Around the World Oct 01, 2020

The former supermodel has dedicated the last 10 years to bringing down the shockingly high rate of maternal death—both in the US and around the world. Her nonprofit, Every Mother Counts, is a highly effective global organization providing education, advocacy and support, and it all started after Christy endured dangerous complications following the birth of her own child.

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Ashley Judd: Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence Sep 29, 2020

The A-list actress is one of the most prominent voices advocating on behalf of survivors of sexual violence and trafficking around the world. In 2017, Judd also helped ignite the #MeToo movement when she became one of the first women in Hollywood to speak out about sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. In this candid conversation, she tells Seneca’s Ambassador Melanne Verveer why this work is so personally important to her.

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Mary Robinson: First Woman President of Ireland Sep 24, 2020

She’s held impressive positions on the world stage, including as leader of Ireland and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Now Mary Robinson is working to reverse the ravages of climate change. Be inspired by her conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Champion of Equality Sep 22, 2020

The Supreme Court Justice, who died September 18, was a feminist icon, but throughout her career she was a bold defender of equality not just for women but for all persons. She prized collegiality, thought anger was a waste of time, and cherished the democratic process. Hear the Notorious RBG in her own voice in this tribute she gave for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at a 2015 event hosted by Seneca Women.

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Elizabeth Vazquez: Connecting Women Entrepreneurs Around the World Sep 17, 2020

The co-founder, president and CEO of WeConnect International—a nonprofit that connects women business owners to major companies that can bring them into their supply chains—Elizabeth Vazquez knows the power of women entrepreneurs. She and WeConnect are making sure these women thrive, even in the time of Covid.

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Africa’s First Woman President Sep 15, 2020

She was not only the first woman ever elected president of Liberia, she was also Africa’s first woman president. Taking office after Liberia endured 14 years of brutal civil war, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made sure women were part of the peace-building process. Ambassador Melanne Verveer talks to this Nobel Prize laureate about leadership, and why countries that want to progress must have women participating at all levels of society .

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Carolyn Tastad, Deanna Bass and Abby Wambach: Getting to Equal Sep 10, 2020

Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—have created an impressive gender equality strategy that is breaking new ground. Soccer legend, Olympic gold medalist, author and activist Abby Wambach joins them in a conversation about women in leadership, excerpted from our special 6-episode series, Getting to Equal, that kicks off the new season of Seneca’s Conversations on Power and Purpose.

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Jessica O. Matthews: Changing the Way the World Gets Its Electricity Sep 08, 2020

Jessica O. Matthews has two degrees from Harvard, holds 11 patents and has been on the cover of Forbes magazine—twice! But it’s what she’s doing with all that talent that is so impressive: She is on a mission to revolutionize the global power grid—making it sustainable, reliable and accessible to underserved communities around the world.

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Dr. Jane Salmon and Dr. Fanny Elahi: Putting a “Women’s Lens” on Medicine Sep 03, 2020

Women respond differently to medications and treatments than men do, but most medical research focuses just on men. Two scientists, Dr. Jane Salmon, a professor and associate dean at Weill Cornell College of Medicine, and Dr. Fanny Elahi, a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, are doing groundbreaking work that will result in better health for everyone.

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Arianna Huffington: She Up-Ended Media. Now She's Helping Us Get Healthier Sep 01, 2020

The creator of the Huffington Post, which gave us a new way to consume news and commentary, Arianna Huffington is now using her Thrive Global platform to revolutionize the way we work, sleep and relate to technology. She talks to Melanne Verveer about the small steps we can all take to live happier, healthier lives.

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Kay Koplovitz: Television Pioneer and Game-Changer Aug 27, 2020

Kay Koplovitz changed the way we watch TV when she created the first cable sports network in 1977, and, as head of USA Network, she was the first woman to lead a TV network. And she did it all while insisting on her place at the table in a male-dominated industry. Host Kim Azzarelli interviews this industry ground-breaker who is now using her unmatched experience to advance other women entrepreneurs.

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Alejandra Y. Castillo: Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women Aug 26, 2020

The CEO of YWCA USA is continuing her organization’s 162 year legacy of being at the forefront of positive change. With a mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the Y has met the challenges of the pandemic by providing childcare for health care workers, expanding its work with survivors of domestic violence and carrying on the Y tradition of constant innovation.

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Andrea Jung: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Aug 25, 2020

She went from being the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she was appointed to the helm of Avon, at age 38, to President and CEO of nonprofit Grameen America, where she has given out more than $1 billion in micro-loans to more than 135,000 low-income women in the US. Host Kim Azzarelli talks to Jung about following your compass, and how women’s entrepreneurship can lift entire communities.

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Abby Wambach: Soccer Legendand Activist, and Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Activist and Educator Aug 24, 2020

Abby Wambach is a two-time gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion. Brittany Packnett Cunningham is the founder and principal of Love & Power Works, a social impact firm dedicated to creating justice and equality throughout various industries. What do these women have in common? They are passionate activists fighting for gender and racial equality. In this episode, we feature their conversation with Lauren Leader, the CEO of All In Together.

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Susan B. Anthony: She Fought to Get Women the Vote Aug 23, 2020

Susan B. Anthony’s name is so intertwined with the movement to get women the vote that the 19th Amendment is even called by her name. Broadcast legend Lynn Sherr, author of Failure is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words, reveals the fascinating life of this history-making woman in conversation with Seneca’s Melanne Verveer.

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Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman on the Supreme Court Aug 22, 2020

Sandra Day O’Connor will always be known as the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, appointed by President Reagan in 1981. But one of her greatest legacies may be the creation of iCivics, educational video games that have taught more than 5 million school children to be active, thoughtful participants in our democracy. Host Kim Azzarelli speaks to Louise Dubé, executive director of iCivics, about Justice O’Connor’s life of purpose and service to others, and why we need iCivics more than ever at this moment.

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Debra Martin Chase: Award-Winning Movie and Television Producer Aug 21, 2020

Debra Martin Chase has produced some of your favorite movies, from the made-for-TV adaptation of “Cinderella” starring Brandy and the late Whitney Houston to big screen hits like “The Princess Diaries”—a film that earned her the distinction of being the first African-American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million. This episode features Seneca’s Sharon Bowen and Debra Martin Chase in a conversation from Seneca’s “Made By Women” podcast. They discuss changing career paths, taking risks and fighting to work on the projects that advance your vision.

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Madeleine Albright: The First Woman Secretary of State Aug 20, 2020

The first woman ever appointed Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright was a vibrant advocate on the world stage for US interests and for human rights. In this episode, we share a conversation between Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Secretary Albright from the Seneca Women Forum at the Metropolitan Museum.

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Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex: Insights from the Girl Up Leadership Summit 2020 Aug 19, 2020

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, is a long-time advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment. She has long used her power for purpose, leveraging platforms—from the United Nations to the Royal Foundation Forum—to encourage us all to think differently about the world in which we live and how we can each contribute to a more just and inclusive society. In this episode, we hear from The Duchess of Sussex in her own words, in a keynote address she recently gave during the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit. Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality. To learn more about Girl Up go to girlup.org.

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Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Women’s Advocate Aug 18, 2020

Among the giants of American history, Sojourner Truth stands out. After escaping slavery, she drew huge crowds as a speaker, advocating on behalf of abolition and women’s rights. Host Kim Azzarelli and American historian Dr. Daina Ramey Berry celebrate the voice and work of Sojourner Truth.

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Introducing Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear Aug 12, 2020

This is Seneca’s “100 Women to Hear," a brand-new podcast from Seneca Women and iHeart Radio. 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. Listen, learn and get inspired!

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