Pauline Castres, a disability rights activist and artist, shares perspectives about… claiming the identity of having a disability and living without shame or guilt… the strength and diversity of the disability community… discrimination in the workplace… using art in her advocacy… and the importance of sharing our stories and of connecting with other people. (United Kingdom and France)

Irene Rizzo, an environmental law specialist, discusses the impact of the environmental and climate crisis on women… adapting to new cultures and countries… gender norms and expectations… the importance of women helping women through mentorship… facing and overcoming fear... Zahara’s Dream… and the importance of kindness and integrity. (Italy)

Ceci Garcia Ruiz, a feminist, human rights activist, and gender equality advocate talks about the role of her parents and family in establishing her sense of empowerment… recognizing herself as a leader and as a powerful voice for positive change... overcoming imposter syndrome as a young leader… and the importance of self-care and boundaries. (Mexico) 

Okech Annette Adhiambo, a social entrepreneur and gender equality advocate, discusses the role of education in her own empowerment, her role as a community peace-builder and education ambassador, and the importance of giving young women access to resources and opportunities to be heard. (Kenya)  

Janeen Uzzell, Chief Operating Officer for the Wikimedia Foundation, shares her perspectives on using your talents to change the world, “taking a bet on yourself,” the ebb and flow of confidence in a woman’s life, success, being surrounded by a community and a tribe that you trust, and amplifying the voices of other women.

Lindsay Menard-Freeman, founder and CEO of the Torchlight Collective, talks about her mother's influence in her own human rights activism and advocacy, “showing up” to make a difference, the importance of self-care, and encouraging girls to feel unlimited. (USA)

Blessing Timidi Digha discusses her move from Nigeria to Canada, processing grief after the death of two children, therapy, the support of a dear friend, and speaking out in our own way for ourselves and for others.  (Canada and Nigeria)  

Dr. Suchi Gaur talks about big decisions and big moves, confidence, self-empowerment, having empowering parents, education, feminism, the importance of negotiation skills, motherhood and supporting the next generation. (Switzerland and India) 

Andrea Bonita Jordan discusses being separated from her family during the pandemic, friendship, why she became a midwife, surviving childhood sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, the importance of therapy, and women’s rights and power. (United Kingdom)

Mushairat Mamun speaks about identity, “belonging” in a culture, establishing connections with others, challenges immigrants and their families face, empowerment, and struggles that define us. (USA)