Read more about Melinda French Gates and our other Women of the Year honorees right here.We want your nominations! Help us identify women in your lives, in your neighborhoods, in your states, who are making a difference and who we should consi

Keeping your sights set on a bigger dream to push through darkness

Apr 21st, 2022 19m 8s

Janet Murguía believes in the American dream for all, so she uses her voice to promote access and equity.Read more about Muguía's work as President and CEO of UnidosUS, and our other Women of the Year honorees right here.

She helped develop COVID-19 vaccine; now teaching more to trust science

Apr 14th, 2022 15m 25s

Kizzmekia Corbett is the lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research at the National Institutes of Health. Her team developed and evaluated the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine. She sees her role as a communicator around the science. It's her job t

Arizona attorney fought ban on mask mandates, defended voter-approved recreational marijuana program

Apr 7th, 2022 14m 20s

One of Arizona's most accomplished women fights election misinformation and on behalf of the vulnerable. Meet her in the second episode of our Women of the Year podcast. Read more about Roopali Desai here.

Simone Biles reflects on 'pushing mental health to the forefront'

Apr 7th, 2022 10m 44s

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles removed herself from competition in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She had no idea the impact that decision would make in the conversation around mental health.Hear more from her about her goals for the future and what's

'Women of the Year' carry as they climb

Mar 24th, 2022 1m 4s

We're all looking to make an impact and to find our purpose. USA TODAY's Women of the Year national honorees have lessons on doing exactly that on a grand scale.Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz for USA TODAY's Women of the

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