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Interview: Afreen Rahman, software engineer Jun 05, 2018

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Afreen Rahman is a software engineer and computer scientist. She started her computer coding in high school in Qatar, studied in India for college, and completed graduate school in the States. Kerry met Afreen in Indianapolis, IN, and they talked about women in tech, computer science on the global stage, and how to get more women into tech. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-afreen-rahman/

Interview: Jerusalem Singleton, writer, speaker, and musician Jun 05, 2018

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Jerusalem Singleton is a writer, speaker, and musician from Chicago, Illinois. Originally from the north side of Chicago, Jerusalem uses her voice to speak truths for herself and for those who are unable. Kerry found Jerusalem in Chicago, over deep dish pizza they talked about finding your own voice, speaking the hard truths, and learning how to listen. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-jerusalem-singleton/

Episode 12: On to Chicago May 29, 2018

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Kerry spends more time interviewing than biking during her two final days in Minneapolis. Then, she takes an early morning bike ride to catch her train to Chicago. In the Windy City, the Women Who Dare project continues with an interview, hosting a panel event, and sitting for a TV interview. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-12-on-to-chicago/

Interview: Nancy Feldman, retired CEO of UCare May 29, 2018

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Nancy Feldman led UCare, a health plan covering low income and senior persons, for 20 years. During her tenure, UCare grew from a small demonstration project to a plan covering more than 400,000 individuals. Kerry found Nancy in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked leadership, learning how to do big jobs, and the value of humor. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-nancy-feldman/

Interview: Ann Bancroft, Polar Explorer May 29, 2018

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Ann Bancroft was the first woman to visit the North Pole. Since that trip, she's led trips across Greenland and to the South Pole. Now, she's traveling waterways on all seven continents. Kerry found Ann in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked about the allure of the polar regions, finding funding, and Ann's focus on educational programming. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-ann-bancroft/

Episode 11: Long Ride to Minneapolis May 22, 2018

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Kerry finds the flat part of Iowa on her ride from the suburbs of Des Moines, IA to the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. Along the way, she finds even more midwest kindness, tailwinds, headwinds, and some big media coverage. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-11-long-ride-to-minneapolis/

Interview: Jennifer Christensen, Teacher at Prodeo Academy May 22, 2018

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Jennifer Christensen started teaching during her first year after college, and hasn't looked back. For her, teaching is the best combination of psychology, social work, and fun. Kerry found Jen in Minneapolis, and they talked about race, education, and how to have hard conversations about race and privilege. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-jennifer-christensen/

Interview: Sarah Stoesz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota May 22, 2018

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Sarah Stoesz has been the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota for more than 15 years. After a long and varied career in social justice and politics, and a brief stint in corporate health care, Sarah has found most fulfillment from her work with Planned Parenthood. Kerry found Sarah at her offices in St. Paul. They talked about finding an internal moral system, asking for mentorship, and what YOU can do to help. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-sarah-stoesz/

Episode 10: Bliss in the Midwest May 15, 2018

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The Women Who Dare ride resumes after a train ride from Denver, CO to Lincon, NB. Getting off the train, Kerry finds herself in a humid, green, corn-filled landscape. And she loves it. She also loves seeing the Missouri River again, and meeting all kids of new friends. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-10-bliss-in-the-midwest/

Interview: Sarah Cooper, ultra endurance biker May 15, 2018

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Sarah Cooper is a really fast biker. Especially over ultra long distances. She won the 2017 Race Across America (RAAM) by riding the 3,000 miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in less than 12 days. Kerry found Sarah in Urbandale, IA. They talked about Sarah's recover from race-induced injury, and how excited she still is to ride. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-sarah-cooper/

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