90 years ago, the world lost the most famous woman in the history of science: Marie Curie. Shining the spotlight on this remarkable woman is Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author Dava Sobel in her new book, THE ELEMENTS OF MARIE CURIE: How the glow of radium lit a path for women in science. Dava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, and other books.

The Anne Frank House, one of the most visited historical sites in Europe, is for the first time, presenting a pioneering experience in New York City: Anne Frank The Exhibition will immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Presented in New York City in partnership with the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, Anne Frank The Exhibition opens on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2025. Our guest is Ronald Leopold, Executive Director of the Anne Frank House, connecting with us from Amsterdam. For more, visit annefrankexhibit.org.

As workplace structures change and AI advances, author and social scientist Dr. Jacqueline Kucera believes now is the time for female leadership. Her book is Wake Up Woman, It’s Your Time to Lead: Ten steps to become a transformational leader and achieve personal and professional growth. Based in Switzerland, Dr. Kucera’s work focuses on gender inequalities in education, income, politics, and leadership.

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, a first-of-it’s-kind organization focused on climate solutions is taking shape on Governor’s Island. Stephen Hammer is CEO of the The New York Climate Exchange, a part think-tank, part do-tank, working with a network of partner organizations including universities, businesses and community groups to lead the response to climate change in NYC and beyond. For more, visit nyclimateexchange.org.

Menopause, a topic we’d once avoid—at best—is now is a central part of conversations, thanks to a few outspoken public figures, and increasing recognition and interest in women's health. Our guest is Dr. Jessica Shepherd – menopause expert and board-certified OB/GYN – who you may have already seen on The Today Show, CNN, and elsewhere, with her new book GENERATION M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause. Dr. Shepherd offers a guide to change the conversation around menopause, and tailored to provide modern women with the tools they need to thrive. For more, visit jessicashepherdmd.com.

Harkness Dance Center, created at the birth of modern dance, is celebrating 90 years as a global community exploring fundamental questions of identity, society and humanity through dance. Alison Manning, Co-Executive Director of Harkness Dance Center, previews Mainstage performances, from now through spring 2025. For tickets and details, visit 92ny.org/dance.

Epic Players Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”, December 10-15 at Theatre Row, Theatre 5, 410 W. 42nd Street in Midtown. Travis Burbee is the Associate Artistic Director of EPIC Players, a theater company created to highlight neurodivergent and autistic artists. For more, visit epicplayersnyc.org.

The Urban Assembly is a 30-year old organization working to close the opportunity gap for New York City public school students in underserved communities. Led by CEO David Adams, The Urban Assembly, has opened over 20 career-themed public schools and developed several successful education programs such as the Resilient Scholars Program. For more, visit urbanassembly.org.

What happens when success becomes too stressful and overwhelming? Without even being aware of it, some people may take an unhealthy path. For others, wellness may be the answer. The latter was the case for Nikki Walton, host of the popular GoOD Mornings podcast and founder of the haircare/beauty site Curly Nikki. In the midsty of the holidays, a conversation about gratefulness, mindfulness and quick tips to handle the stresses of life. Nikki Walton’s book is WAKE UP TO LOVE: MEDITATIONS TO START YOUR DAY.

The Children's Village, one of the great family support non-profits in our city, recognizes that housing alone isn't enough for those experiencing housing insecurity. A standout feature of the The Eliza, newly opened affordable housing Inwood, is an on-site teaching kitchen, in partnership with Emma’s Torch, a non-profit social enterprise that empowers refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking through culinary education. Our guests are Dr. Jeremy Kohomban, President and CEO of The Children’s Village, and Kerry Brodie founder and executive director of Emma's Torch. For more, visit childrensvillage.org and emmastorch.org.