Vital Voices Radio Podcast

Street artist, human rights advocate and survivor Panmela Castro gave us a first-person update from Brazil on how the country is handling the pandemic - from concerns of inequitable healthcare and crowded housing, to increased domestic and gender-based violence. But despite it all, Panmela is energized by the artistic options still available and the community that advocacy can build. She spoke with Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson about her portrait in the new Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower, what the crisis is showing about leadership and her hopes from the future.  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Host: Alyse Nelson. Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=

Former Marine and Congressional Candidate Claire Russo joined Vital Voices' Alyse Nelson to share her harrowing story of sexual assault, and discuss the deeply difficult journey she had to undertake to fight for justice within the armed forces. Claire's courage didn't stop there - she not only shared her story to get justice, but also as a part of her Congressional campaign, bravely discussing her personal account to continue her right to right wrongs around her. Tune into this powerful discussion to hear more from Claire on her thoughts on leadership, and her belief in the future.  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Host: Alyse Nelson. Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thoug

In this conversation, Data2X's Emily Courey Pryor outlines the crucial points as to why gender data matters in building a more equal world. Biased data leads to biased policies, which widen economic and opportunity gaps and leave women behind when pushing for progress. From the way data is gathered to how questions are structured to how it's analyzed, gender bias can creep in throughout the data collection process - and deliver negative results. Tune in for an important conversation.To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Host: Alyse Nelson. Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Editor: Christi Owiye.Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.Artist: http://incompetech.com/

For Women's Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States, we're joining RepresentWomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell to discuss voting access and best practices for election systems to bring better gender balance and representation into politics. Find out more about RepresentWomen: https://www.representwomen.org/See the letter Alyse and Cynthia discuss here: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/08/women-group-warns-media-against-sexist-coverage-biden-veepTo learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Host: Alyse Nelson. Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought.Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VVEngage Fellow Joelle Abou Farhat spoke with VV President and CEO Alyse Nelson about the devastating impact of not only the explosion in Beirut, but the lack of formal response in the country. She offered perspective on the government's response, and shed light on why Lebanese women - at the center of recovery efforts today - are always ready to serve their community at a moment's notice. And while her city recovers from the shock of the explosion, she discussed how this crisis demonstrates yet again  why women are so crucial in political office. Tune into this emotional discussion today.  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Host: Alyse Nelson. Executive Producer and Editor: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=delibera

Business leader and philanthropist Mona Sinha joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson for a passionate conversation about women's role investing in causes that matter and why authentic representation will make the world a better place for more people. Mona discussed her journey and drive to prioritize issues that advance equality, and what her career has shown her about the importance of embracing your voice and amplifying the issues you work on. From guidance on navigating hardship to perspective on why feminist principles of leadership are critical in crisis, you'll want to listen to this fascinating discussion!

Last week, the world lost an unparalleled human rights activist, Dr. Hawa Abdi. Hawa gained international attention when she was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2012, but spent a life long before that committed to overcoming obstacles so that she could care for those around her.After losing her mother at a young age to maternal mortality, Hawa became Somalia's first female gynecologist.  She built her one-room clinic into a refugee camp that would ultimately serve more than 90,000 people -  complete with a hospital, school and shelter for those who need it.Remember her life and work with this special episode from the Vital Voices Vault -  a 2011 interview with Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughter Dr. Deqo Mohamed discuss their work, their commitment to ending harmful practices like female genital mutilation/cutting, and why they committed to supporting their home country despite all odds.  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Executive Producer: Lizzie

Entrepreneur and restauranteur Aline Kamakian was hosting a staff meeting in her restaurant near the port when the explosion in Beirut went off. The restaurant she worked to create for 20 years was immediately destroyed, and the 25 members of her team in the space were all injured. She joined the podcast to update us on the disaster, the quick work she and her team have done to start serving their community, and the hope she’s seen in the way people are taking care of one another. Tune into to hear from this powerful woman, and support her restaurant’s recovery through GoFundMe here. https://www.gofundme.com/f/mayrig To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye. Host: Alyse Nelson. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source

Renée Brinkerhoff is breaking records as a rally racecar driver with a mission. She shared her journey from homeschool teacher and stay at home mom to racing around the world on all 7 continents. Renée is on a global tour to bring awareness and raise funds to fight child trafficking, and scheduled to race on her 7th and final continent – Antarctica – in January 2021.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

Anna Phearman from Mobility4All joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to discuss the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the disabled community. The additional considerations that people with disabilities range from difficulties wearing masks to issues masks pose to reading lips and gathering facial expressions for deaf people to medical discrimination and medical rationing when the healthcare systems are overwhelmed – and so much more. Anna offered her perspective on how the pandemic and grassroots demonstrations are affecting disabled people in the COVID era. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/

Three Vital Voices women leaders have come together in South Africa to join their artisanal forces to create masks and other goods to sustain artisans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear directly from Eswatini Founder Kerry James and Signhild Brosvik on their work to sustain business throughout closures in South Africa, how they’ve seen strengths in collaboration emerge and why this poses an opportunity for leaders to really demonstrate who they are.Want to order from eSwatini? Find them on Instagram at @eswatini_artisans or email them at eswatiniartisans@gmail.comTo learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.Invest in women, improve the world. Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum. Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye. Host: Alyse Nelson. Music: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod. Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=d

Cameroonian activist and former Presidential candidate Kah Walla joined the podcast for an insightful conversation on anti-Blackness and racism in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many more. Kah reflects on the legacy of colonial control and its design for power held by few and oppression of the masses - and how that's defined Africa's leadership structures today. Tune in to hear Kah discuss the decolonization of public space, how crucial it is to maintain a critical eye on the ways structures are working against Black people, and why intersectionality is key to bridging gaps within communities.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/lice

VVEngage Fellow and Venezuelan Member of Parliament Tamara Adrian joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to talk about why her career as a politician is centered on her activism. As the country continues to face multiple crises, from oil to economy to COVID and more, Tamara continues to fight for her community. Tune in to hear her perspective as a leader and one of the first transgender MPs in the region.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

Vital Voices Board Member Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact at Sesame Workshop – the nonprofit behind Sesame Street – works to transform early childhood education and ensure kids around the world are equally prepared to learn and grow. Tune in to hear her discuss Sesame Street’s work in ensuring kids identify with the characters they see on screen, how they’re reframing humanitarian response to prioritize early childhood education, and why clear, personal and transparent communication is critical in crisis.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://in

After survivor and activist Amanda Nguyen learned her rape kit could be destroyed even if the statute of limitations on her case hadn’t yet been reached, she took action. That action led her to create RISE – an organization dedicated to helping ordinary citizens pen their own rights into laws. She joined the podcast to reflect on her journey, some of the most impactful laws they’ve passed, and how they’re gamifying the lawmaking process to get more people involved. Tune in to hear her talk about the resources RISE is providing survivors as gender-based violence increases during COVID-19.   To learn more about RISEU’s Survivor Safe Haven or to provide flyers in your business or organization, visit https://www.risenow.us/covid   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevi

Vital Voices' Solidarity Council member and Promundo founder Gary Barker joined Alyse Nelson for this episode of Voices of Resilience to discuss ways the COVID-19 pandemic impacts gender based violence and gender roles, and the changes we need to make long-term to end gender based violence. Tune in.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

Honored to be joined by Ann O’Leary, Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom, on our #VoicesofResilience podcast today! Tune in to hear her first-hand perspective on leading through #COVIDー19, how #California is working through the pandemic and the crucial qualities leaders demonstrate in crisis. Subscribe now.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

"A leader doesn’t have to be a president or prime minister, it’s someone with courage & strength." Global Leadership Awards honoree and GAVI Board Chair Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala joined Vital Voices’ CEO Alyse Nelson for an honest conversation on the women front-line workers and political giants showing leadership during the COVID crisis, and the ways women are impacted. Tune in now!   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

This Pride Month, Transgender India founder Neysara joined Alyse Nelson to discuss the struggle transgender people in India go through to not only come out and become their authentic selves, but to be considered human by their families, their communities and their governments. From threats on their lives to losing their personhood to laws that don’t punish offenses against them, Neysara provides perspective on what trans people must confront.  Please note, this episode includes content that may be triggering for some listeners.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artis

The COVID pandemic restricts already limited resources and opportunities for refugees and migrants. This Refugee Awareness Month, learn more by turning into this Voices of Resilience episode, where Global Freedom Exchange Fellow Heidy Quah sat down with Alyse Nelson to discuss how she’s getting food, housing, protection and more to refugees throughout the crisis. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum.  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye.  Host: Alyse Nelson.  Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod.  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought. Artist: http://incompetech.com/