ALL EPISODES
Birds do it. Bees do it. But we definitely don't want to think about our teens doing it. But eventually, do "it" they will. For her new book, "Girls and Sex." Navigating the Complicated New Landscape" Peggy Orenstein set out to find out how porn, pop culture and popular attitudes about sex influence the way our girls make their way in the world.
PEGGY ORENSTEIN
LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | PANDORA | SPOTIFY | NPR ONE | MORE
The central tenet of today's women's movement is equality--in wages, treatment, and opportunity. But what about in love and sex? Antonella Vitale is a PhD candidate at the Graduate Center, City University of New York and she is studying the practice known as fuitina, a Sicilian term used to describe the kidnapping of a woman for the purpose of rape or elopement. Very little has been written about it in any scholarly text. And while this may sound like an ancient practice in a far away land, in many countries the concept of reparatory marriage is still alive and well.
ANTONELLA VITALE
LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | PANDORA | SPOTIFY | NPR ONE | MORE
On any given day, there are approximately 415,000 children in foster care in the United States. Many of them do not have a consistent adult in their lives.They are more likely than those in the general population to not finish high school, be unemployed, and be dependent on public assistance. To address this emotional gap, Dr. Toni Heineman founded A Home Within--the only national organization dedicated to meeting the emotional needs of foster youth.
DR. TONI HEINEMAN
LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | PANDORA | SPOTIFY | NPR ONE | MORE
1 in 5 Americans say they've listened to podcasts in the last year, the biggest jump we've seen yet--and, now anyone can make a podcast and publish it. What does the future look like for how audio content gets distributed? And what will it take to make this a sustainable business for podcast--and broadcast--producers? Kerri Hoffman joins us from PRX to share her vision. She was one of their first employees, and has just been named CEO.
You can also read the edited & condensed interview in Fortune.com MPW.
KERRI HOFFMAN
What's the secret to successfully developing the next generation of women leaders? Dr. Rosina Racioppi, the President of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. has spent her career sharing the answer with high-potential women and their managers at global organizations.Her team helps women develop networking skills and get the most out of mentoring. In this conversation, she tells us how to identify your own "inflection points" and navigate your company structure. There are even more great insights in the Manager's Handbook she's created, entitled "Fostering Female Talent."
You can also read the edited & condensed interview in Fortune.com MPW.
DR. ROSINA RACIOPPI
The goal of fundraising is to raise funds right? Fundraising expert and non-profit leader Jennifer McCrea says "money is just gas in the car." Jennifer is Chairman of the advisory board at the MIT Media Lab, she co-authored the book, 'The Generosity Network,' is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and teaches a course at Harvard called "Exponential Fundraising," for leaders from the nonprofit and social enterprise sectors. And, Bloomberg called her "the billionaire whisperer. " She shares how she discovered that there is another way to raise funds--the first step is to stop calling it fundraising.
JENNIFER MCCREA
The rate of autism in children has doubled in the last 10 years. But what about when kids become adults and school and other support services are no longer available? Diana O'Brien, who is the Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte, founded a charity called Impact Autism when her kids were diagnosed. Impact Autism not only developed an app to help autistic kids navigate their day, but they are now helping adults navigate college and work settings through an innovative program at University of Cinncinati.
DIANA O'BRIEN
Confidence, positivity and decisiveness are all considered traits of good leadership. But what if not so deep down, you are constantly anxious and uncertain and feel like an imposter? Are these qualities that will get in your way as a leader, or could they potentially be an asset? Dr. Julie Norem is a Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College and has literally written the book on this--called "The Positive Power of Negative Thinking." Her research continues to focus on the strategies pessimistic people use to pursue their goals, and on the ways knowing yourself influences your performance and your relationships.
JULIE NOREM
Dr. Dava Newman has a Ph.D. In Aerospace Biomedical Engineering from MIT, where as a professor she shaved 240 pounds off the space suit. And now at NASA, her goal is to usher in the Journey to Mars. Will this next mission be one giant step for women... And a giant leap for womankind?
DR. DAVA NEWMAN
Photo by: NASA/Bill Ingalls
April is national letter writing month, and while we may be staying in touch more frequently thanks to technology, what are we missing out on by not writing more letters? Sabrina Moyle, the founder of letterpress cards & stationary company, HelloLucky! And Tess Darrow, the founder of letterpress greeting card company Egg Press are determined to bring back letter-writing, with their Write_On campaign.
TESS DARROW & SABRINA MOYLE