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Listen, Ladies
Hosted by Maryalice Aymong · EN
Listen, Ladies is a podcast by ladies, for ladies (and gentlemen) featuring interviews with experts and innovators in a broad range of fields internationally. The podcast highlight current events and issues, breakthroughs in the arts and academic communities, as well as women making an extraordinary impact in their fields. Hosted by journalist and international relations scholar Maryalice Aymong, Listen, Ladies is a division of Women Across Frontiers, a global digital non-profit publication which seeks to raise awareness of women's rights issues and other topics that are relevant to women's careers and lifestyles.
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Queen Andrea Joins the Pod!
Jul 31, 202000:38:46Tap to summarizeWorld-renowned street artist Andrea von Bujdoss, AKA Queen Andrea joins the podcast to discuss creative expression in challenging times, how she got her start in the world of graffiti, what inspires her, and what it takes to create a professional mural from start to finish.
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Politics is Local... So Vote!
Jun 19, 202000:32:59Tap to summarizeMissouri State Representative Yolanda Young represents Jackson County, which includes Kansas City, Missouri. On this episode of Listen, Ladies, Rep. Young discusses the impact of Covid-19 from the perspective of her constituents of all ages, as well as the potential for positive change for people of color as advocates push for police reform.
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In Pursuit of Disobedient Women
Mar 22, 202000:44:28Tap to summarizeNew York Times journalist Dionne Searcey joins Listen, Ladies to discuss her new book, In Pursuit of Disobedient Women: A Memoir of Love, Rebellion, and Family, Far Away. The book is a fascinating inside look at what it was like to take on the role of West Africa Bureau Chief for the New York Times. Searcey recounts her conversations with young women who escapes from Boko Haram, her observations of women's advocating for their rights, and the personal challenges of moving with her family to take on the opportunity.
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Civil Bikes
Jan 9, 202000:32:05Tap to summarizeNedra Deadwyler is the founder of Civil Bikes. She joins to the podcast to discuss her awesome organization that gets people on the road to learn and discuss the history and contributions of incredible individuals who may not have made their way into the history books. Her focus on how people of color and women shaped the city of Atlanta is eye-opening, and highly important to the way the city operates today. Her message is relevant and meaningful for the country as a whole.
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What is a community organizer?
Aug 2, 201900:28:43Tap to summarizeIf you hear "community organizer," and know that it was President Obama's first step into bringing people together, but still feel unclear on what the job entails, this is the episode for you. Esther Beard is a community organizer and joins the podcast to discuss her role in helping people learn how they can bring about real and meaningful change in their own communities. She also talks about how those who want to make a difference can make sure they are having a positive impact.
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Stitching Change
May 6, 201900:51:47Tap to summarizeRakmi Shaiza is the founder of Stitching Change, a social enterprise designed to empower refugee women in the Kansas City area. Shaiza discusses the program's mission to teach valuable skills in creating unique items and developing the financial knowledge to sell the creations. More broadly, Shaiza shares her insights on the challenges facing the women involved in the program, and the incredible potential they have to contribute to their communities.
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Protecting the National Parks
Jan 21, 201900:50:13Tap to summarizeBeth Shott is a criminal investigator with the Investigative Services Branch of the National Parks Service. She joins the podcast amid the government shutdown to discuss the impact on a professional and personal level. In addition, Shott shares her winding path into law enforcement, and views whether women in her field face unique challenges.
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Let's Talk Sports!
Dec 5, 201800:51:50Tap to summarizeCome one, come all! Whether you know every team in major sports, or none of them, you'll want to hear from WFAN's Maggie Gray. On this episode, Maggie joins to discuss her career path, navigating the male-dominated world of sports broadcasting, and what drives her to get out of bed in the morning.
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The Rohingya Crisis: Part Two
Nov 5, 201800:57:37Tap to summarizeOne year after first joining the podcast, international relations scholar Mayesha Alam returns to discuss her latest reporting on the crisis facing the Rohingya community in Myanmar. While global awareness has wained, the United Nations reports that forced displacement and violence against the Rohingya has led to a refugee population of close to one million people. Women and girls are in particular danger of trafficking, even after they reach refugee camps.
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Teacher of the Year
Jul 27, 201800:33:10Tap to summarizeMandy Manning was recently honored as the National Teacher of the Year recipient for 2018. During her career as an educator, she has made an incredible impact on young people, many of whom were new to the United States as refugees and immigrants. Manning joins the podcast to discuss what brought her to teaching, what she has learned from her students, and how she made sure her students had a voice when she was honored at the White House.
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