Women's Voices Amplified

Brown student Lauren Brown ‘22, speaks with Jennifer Gomez ‘08 about being a leader, building community, and paying it forward. [23 minute listen]

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.

Ellen Hunter '04 speaks with her Brown roommate, playwright Miranda ADEkoje ’04 about creating during a pandemic, embracing one’s identity, and challenging societally engrained teachings.

For the full transcript, visit: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-09-22/miranda-adekoje-podcast

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Sarah Campen ’07 speaks with storyteller Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 about highlighting the stories and songs of African and African American traditions, the current civil rights movement and the importance of education.

For the full transcript, visit: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-06-08/valerie-tutson-podcast

The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.

Sharon Fay ’82 speaks with business development executive, attorney, and angel investor Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 about career paths, finding your voice, and the importance of diversity in investing

For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-03-12/lorine-pendleton-podcast

The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.

Ellen Hunter ’04 speaks with historian, author, and professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 about social movements, the state of our democracy, and how history can inform the present.

For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-02-08/nancy-maclean-womens-voices-amplified-interview

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Almaz S. Dessie '07 MD'11 F'17 speaks with teacher, poet, and self-proclaimed radicalist Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 about her recent run for New York City Council, the late-night conversations at Brown that helped shape her worldview, and what we can all do to affect change locally.

*This podcast was recorded on October 15, 2020, prior to the election.

For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-11-17/kristin-jordan-podcast

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In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, professor of law Tanya Hernandez '86, P'20 interviews her Brown classmate and current New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez '86, P'22. Bermúdez discusses her childhood in Puerto Rico, her early career working with family court and the Legal Aid Society, and her focus on youth and teenage advocacy.

Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-09-11/ana-bermudez-womens-voices-amplified-interview

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In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, neurologist Teena Shetty '95 MD'00 shares her expert perspective on concussion treatment, female mentorship, and how Brown helped shape her worldview.

Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-02-28/teena-shetty-womens-voices-amplified-interview

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Meg Wolitzer on why listening matters, lessons learned from working with Nora Ephron, and the immersive power of fiction.

Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2019-11-18/meg-wolitzer-brown-blasts-interview

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Award-winning children's author Lois Lowry '58 LITTD'14 hon. shares her insights on creativity, the power of noticing, how she began her career, and more.

Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2019-10-17/lois-lowry-womens-voices-amplified

Note: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.