The Power of Your Story

In the finalé of this series of The Power of Your Story podcast, we want to inspire you to know that you are not alone. You have the ability to reach further, to overcome challenges in your life and, if necessary, change the way you see yourself and the world. Listen to what a diverse range of women say about self care, confidence and about sharing your story. 

In this episode of The Power of Your Story Podcast, Girls' Globe's Julia and Eleanor speak about building confidence in their own lives. As they reflect on previous episodes of the podcast, they discuss that little voice in your head. Julia shares a recent life experience that caused a major disarray in her life. Eleanor shares how she tries to make the voice in her head her friend.

Emma Winiecki Saloranta is a human rights and gender equality expert with experience working and living in many different countries and a member of Girls' Globe. In 2014 she had her first baby and she now lives in Denver with her husband and 2 young children. In this episode she talks about her battle with self-doubt, the myth of ‘having it all’ as a working mother, and what sharing her story through social media means to her.

Maisa Dabus is an entrepreneurial creative and changemaker from Brazil. She came out as gay in her late teens in the traditional Catholic community of Brazil. In this episode of The Power of Your Story Podcast, Maisa speaks about overcoming discrimination, self-doubt, and how she protected herself from the world. She shares her journey to confidence and talks about her fight for freedom and how sharing her story has been a big part of getting to where she is today. 

Patty Johnson is a psychologist and author residing in Chicago, USA. As an Indian-American, she shares parts of her story of finding her identity between cultures that could be conflicting. She talks about her child and teenage years, as well as her hopes for her own daughters. 

Tariro Mantsebo, a medical doctor and feminist from Zimbabwe speaks about her journey to confidence and reaching her goals despite other people’s doubts. Tariro talks about her recent struggles with stress and what it’s like working in a male dominated field. Tariro’s heartfelt insights gives us so much inspiration to be true to ourselves and to know that we are enough and powerful in our own right.

Alaa is a Yemeni Gender Equality advocate, a Women Deliver Young Leader, and the founder of The Yemeni Feminist Movement online platform. She shares her story of overcoming discriminatory gender norms, leaving an abusive marriage and her path to self love.

Lina Lindahl talks about a major set back in her life, overcoming other people's limiting beliefs and coming to terms with change as a constant in her life. Lina encourages us through her determination and positive outlook on life. 

Maya's journey of coming out as transgender has led her to live a life in love for others. She shares her personal story of her transition and talks about how it has helped her to help others. She knows that her story has an impact and wants to share it with as many as possible. 

Sanne Thijssen is a Girls' Globe blogger, a passionate advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, and has recently started her own consultancy business. She talks about overcoming Advocacy Burnout, dealing with stress and how she finds confidence in her day to day life.