Seneca's 100 Women to Hear
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Marley Dias: Creator of #1000BlackGirlBooks
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at a...
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha: Hero of the Flint Water Crisis
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 attentio...
Kathrine Switzer: First Woman to Officially Run the Boston Marathon
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 eje...
Val Ackerman: Commissioner of the Big East Conference
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Susan McPherson on "The Lost Art of Connecting"
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Michelle Nunn: President and CEO of CARE USA
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are valuable lessons to learned—in leadership, and in giving back—from Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of this acclaimed humanitarian organ...
Bea Perez: Coca-Cola’s SVP and Global Chief of Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 millio...
Dr. Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 mil...
Janti Soeripto: CEO of Save the Children
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Led by CEO Janti Soeripto, the renowned organization serves millions of children around the world, giving them a healthy start, the opportunity to le...
Sara Moss: Vice Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She's a groundbreaker with a passion for law and women’s leadership who is developing a whole new generation of women leaders. Learn more about you...
Kay Koplovitz: TV Pioneer and Game Changer
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing women entrepreneurs and revisiting some of our favorite episodes. One standout is Kay Koplovitz: She c...
Claire Shipman and Katty Kay: Inspiring Confidence Wherever They Go
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Confide...
Dr. Shirley Jackson: President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. She went on to become the first African American woman to...
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex: Insights from the Girl Up Leadership Summit
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are revisiting a very special episode featuring Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, a long-time advocate for gender equality and youth empowerm...
Monica McWilliams: The Peacemaker of Northern Ireland
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan: At 19, She's a Screen Star—and Ardent Activist
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Admiral Michelle Howard: The Navy's Four-Star Groundbreaker
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Telling the Untold Stories of Bold Women
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ga...
Thelma Golden: The Studio Museum in Harlem's Legendary Director
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Alyssa Carson: She Plans to Be the First Person to Set Foot on Mars
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
Pat Mitchell: Media Groundbreaker and Change-Maker
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Opal Tometi: Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Woman Doctor
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kerry Kennedy: Champion of Human Rights
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Stacey Cunningham: President of the New York Stock Exchange
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first woman to lead the NYSE in its 228-year history, Stacey Cunningham has successfully piloted the world's largest exchange through the challeng...
Kristalina Georgieva: Head of the International Monetary Fund
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dr. Gail Saltz: Bringing Better Mental Health to Everyone
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Putting people on the road to better mental health, and removing the stigma around treatment, is the mission of psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical ...
Cheryl McKissack Daniel: Leading a Historic Family Firm
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She's the president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest women/minority owned architecture, engineering and construction firm in the US. T...
Wameedh Shakir: Making Sure Women's Voices are Heard During Yemen's Civil War
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 suff...
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Most Remarkable First Lady
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The wife of one president (FDR) and the niece of another (Teddy Roosevelt), Eleanor Roosevelt upended her expected role to become an advocate for soci...
Meridith Maskara: CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meridith Maskara is a third generation Girl Scout, one who overcame childhood trauma with the help of Scouting's lessons in courage, confidence and ch...
Dr. Paula Johnson: Cardiologist, Researcher, President of Wellesley
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Johnso...
Sherrie Westin: Empowering Children Through Sesame Workshop
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Never underestimate the power of the Muppets to educate children and instill confidence in them. That's why Sherrie Westin, president of Sesame Works...
Madam C.J. Walker: Hair Care Tycoon and Philanthropist
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Niala Boodhoo: A Woman's Perspective on the News of the Day
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Aweng Ade-Chuol: Supermodel, Activist and Advocate
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 K...
Valerie Jarrett: Helping Women Find Their Voice
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During the Obama administration, Valerie Jarrett was the longest serving advisor to the President. Today she remains a force in public life and is als...
Dr. Joan LaRovere: At the New Frontier of Medicine with Virtue Foundation's Co-Founder
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A pediatric intensive care specialist and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Dr. LaRovere is also the co-founder of Virtu...
Alyse Nelson: Leading Vital Voices into the Future
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ne...
Diane von Furstenberg: Fashion Icon and Philanthropist
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dyllan McGee and Sara Wolitzky: The Women Behind the Film “Not Done”
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Executive producer Dyllan McGee and director Sara Wolitzky are the forces behind the new documentary, “Not Done,” a look at women’s leadership ...
Malala: The Brave Champion of Education for Girls
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. F...
Anne Finucane: Vice Chairman of Bank of America—and a Global Powerhouse
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Finu...
Tory Burch: The Designer Who’s Empowering Women
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Tina Tchen: The Force Leading Time’s Up
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Kerry Crivello: Fighting California’s Fires
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Nadia Murad: Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Voice for Justice
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 devast...
Julia Gillard: First Woman Prime Minister of Australia
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Monica Ramirez: Champion of Farmworker Women
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MILCK: The Singer/Songwriter Who Started a Movement
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Barbara Barrett: US Secretary of the Air Force
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Barrett’s career has been filled with prestigious positions: She’s been U.S. ambassador to Finland, the vice chairperson of the U.S. Civi...
Mariah Carey: The Untold Story of a Superstar
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Austin Channing Brown and Amena Brown: Speaking Up, Speaking Out
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two women with distinctive voices share a perceptive, often humorous, conversation. Listen in on the discussion between Austin Channing Brown, auth...
Christy Turlington Burns: Saving Mothers’ Lives Around the World
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 worl...
Ashley Judd: Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Mary Robinson: First Woman President of Ireland
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Champion of Equality
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wome...
Elizabeth Vazquez: Connecting Women Entrepreneurs Around the World
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The co-founder, president and CEO of WeConnect International—a nonprofit that connects women business owners to major companies that can bring them ...
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Africa’s First Woman President
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Carolyn Tastad, Deanna Bass and Abby Wambach: Getting to Equal
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—have crea...
Jessica O. Matthews: Changing the Way the World Gets Its Electricity
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dr. Jane Salmon and Dr. Fanny Elahi: Putting a “Women’s Lens” on Medicine
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women respond differently to medications and treatments than men do, but most medical research focuses just on men. Two scientists, Dr. Jane Salmon, ...
Arianna Huffington: She Up-Ended Media. Now She's Helping Us Get Healthier
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kay Koplovitz: Television Pioneer and Game-Changer
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 woma...
Alejandra Y. Castillo: Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 rac...
Andrea Jung: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Abby Wambach: Soccer Legendand Activist, and Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Activist and Educator
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Wambach is a two-time gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion. Brittany Packnett Cunningham is the founder and principal of Love & Power Wo...
Susan B. Anthony: She Fought to Get Women the Vote
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lege...
Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman on the Supreme Court
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gr...
Debra Martin Chase: Award-Winning Movie and Television Producer
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Martin Chase has produced some of your favorite movies, from the made-for-TV adaptation of “Cinderella” starring Brandy and the late Whitney...
Madeleine Albright: The First Woman Secretary of State
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex: Insights from the Girl Up Leadership Summit 2020
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Women’s Advocate
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Among the giants of American history, Sojourner Truth stands out. After escaping slavery, she drew huge crowds as a speaker, advocating on behalf o...
Introducing Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...