Zeinorin Angkang is a 2022 VV Visionaries Fellowship alumna and founder of Hill Wild, an organization working with the Tangkhul Naga People in Northeast India to create a sustainable food supply and eradicate poverty. In this work, she also cha

16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence with Hellen Lunkuse

Dec 4th, 2023 24m 8s

On this episode of the Vital Voices podcast hosted by our Cofounder, President & CEO Alyse Nelson, we are addressing the global call to end violence against women and girls amid this year’s 16 days of Activism, a global campaign that leads up t

Live Recording: 16 Days of Activism Panel on the Use of Digital to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Nov 28th, 2023 52m 37s

Listen to a recording of a live panel discussion to mark 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV) at Vital Voices. Moderated by Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson, the discussion featured expert insight on how to use digit

Leadership Spotlight: The Urgent Life with Bozoma Saint John

Sep 20th, 2023 35m 42s

In this special Festival episode of the Vital Voices podcast, you’ll hear an inspiring panel conversation on how women leaders can take control of dealing with personal trauma, navigating mental health, and finding fulfillment no matter what li

The Rising Tide of Disinformation and Digital Dictatorship

Aug 23rd, 2023 31m 32s

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:In this special Festival series episode on the rising tide of disinformation and digital dictatorship, you’ll hear from four thought leaders who offered a cross-cultural analysis on the issue of disinformation with expert com

Gender Apartheid: Afgahanistan & Iran

Aug 9th, 2023 30m 6s

Invest in Women. Improve the World.If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are

The Art of Disruption: The Power of the Arts to Spark Social Change

Jul 26th, 2023 28m 23s

Rule Breakers & Movement Makers

Jul 17th, 2023 40m 25s

Audacious Action: 25 Years of Disrupting the Status Quo

Jul 6th, 2023 42m 37s

Why Modern Science Needs Indigenous Intelligence to Save the Planet

Jun 14th, 2023 28m 4s

Vital Voices invests in women leaders solving the world’s greatest challenges. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying those with a bold vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. We scale and accelerate their imp

Bozoma Saint John on her new book "The Urgent Life"

Mar 17th, 2023 27m 53s

Visit us online at: www.vitalvoices.orgDonate to Vital Voices: www.vitalvoices.org/donateLearn more about the book at: www.bozomasaintjohn.com

Google.org President Jacquelline Fuller on the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls

Dec 20th, 2021 21m 10s

President of Google.org, Jacquelline Fuller, joins Alyse Nelson on the heels of the announcement of the 34 selected organizations for Google.org's $25M Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. They discussed the importance of private sector collab

Power to Empower: A Special International Youth Day Episode with Activist Melissa Shang

Aug 12th, 2021 18m 41s

Melissa Shang, disability rights activist, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a special International Youth Day discussion on advocacy and the power of young voices. Born with a form of muscular dystrophy called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Melissa has wor

HRH Intisar AlSabah on Rebuilding Strength in the Face of Adversity

Jul 14th, 2021 41m 10s

Her Royal Highness, Intisar AlSabah, Kuwaiti social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and princess of the House of Al Sabah, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on how we can use lessons learned from overcoming adversity to empower others.

Power to Empower – Mary Robinson on the Importance of Feminist Leadership

Jun 30th, 2021 24m 11s

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Chair and founding member of the Council of Women World Leaders, and current President of the Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Change joined host, Alyse Nelson f

Power to Empower – A Special Juneteenth Episode with Cici Battle

Jun 16th, 2021 46m 53s

Cici Battle, social impact strategist, organizer, and facilitator, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on Juneteenth and how the United States must move beyond performative solidarity in order to address its deep-rooted issues with race

Power to Empower: Sadiqa Basiri on the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and what that means for Girls Education in the country.

Jun 2nd, 2021 38m 51s

Sadiqa Basiri , Founder of the Oruj Learning Center, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on women’s rights in Afghanistan and how strong educational institutions will be crucial mechanisms to grow the next generation of Afghan leaders.

Power to Empower: Adriana Hinojosa Céspedes on Mexico’s Femicide Crisis

May 26th, 2021 23m 15s

TW || Former Mexican congresswomen and life-long advocate against gender-based violence in Mexico, Adriana Hinojosa Céspedes, joined the Vital Voices Podcast with host Alyse Nelson, to discuss Mexico’s ongoing femicide crisis, the strength of w

Power to Empower: Adi Tafuna'i on the Power & Importance of Rural Economic Systems in Building a Sustainable Future

May 19th, 2021 24m 45s

Visionary Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Women in Business Development Inc in Samoa, Adi Tafuna’i joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss her pioneering work revitalizing the local economy in Samoa by building female entrepreneurship using locally-

Sandra Pepera on Building Systems to Sustain Inclusive Democracy

May 12th, 2021 27m 22s

Career diplomat and NDI Director for Women, Gender and Democracy Sandra Pepera joined host Alyse Nelson on the podcast to discuss her career building inclusive, resilient democracy. Sandra reflected on the need to focus on creating systems that

Power to Empower: Obiageli Ezekwesili on Values-Driven Leadership

Apr 28th, 2021 23m 48s

Democratic activist and economist Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss how her leadership style has been shaped by a staunch commitment to her values and deep community engagement. Leading by example, Oby explains how s

Power to Empower: Working Toward Equity with Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno

Apr 21st, 2021 36m 15s

Future for Us Founder and Leadership Incubator Fellow Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss her passion for equity and her fight to get more women of color in leadership within the modern workplace. Sage shared ho

Power to Empower: Chouchou Namegabe on Changing Culture by Catalyzing Conversations

Apr 14th, 2021 29m 57s

Outspoken Congolese radio journalist and co-founder of the South Kivu Women’s Media Association Chouchou Namegabe sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss Chouchou’s efforts enacting cultural change surrounding sexual assault and gender-based

Power to Empower: Amar Singh on Male Allyship and Using Art to Spark Change

Apr 7th, 2021 21m 45s

Owner of the Amar Singh Art Gallery, Human Rights Activist and Solidarity Council Member Amar Singh, sat down with Host Alyse Nelson to discuss men’s critical role in the fight for gender equality and his work in bridging the gender gap and cha

Power to Empower: Amanda Nguyen on Anti-Asian Racism and the Blueprint for Social Change

Mar 31st, 2021 26m 27s

Civil rights activist and the CEO and founder of Rise, Amanda Nguyen sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community and how she uses her activism to advocate for more informed and collaborat