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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.
The podcast is hosted by journalist and international relations scholar Maryalice Aymong.
You can listen to our episodes and read extracts of the interviews here!
For more information, send an email to ListenLadiesPod@wafmag.org
Meet Andrea von Bujdoss, aka Queen Andrea, One of the Coolest And Most Unique Graffiti Artists in the World.
Based in New York City, Queen Andrea’s groundbreaking work adds color, creativity, and the beauty of free expression to Urban Landscapes. But like so many other New Yorkers, Andrea was first exposed to the wonders of street art through the New York City Subways.
Politics is Local… So Vote!
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.
NY Times Political Reporter Dionne Searcey Discusses Her New Book: “In Pursuit of Disobedient Women”
Now a political reporter for the New York Times, from 2015 to 2019 Dionne Searcey was the paper’s West Africa bureau chief and covered a range of economical, social, an political issues on the continent and their impact on women.
Civil Bikes: An Exciting Ride Tour To Discover The Contribution Of Women and People of Color in Atlanta
Meet Nedra Deadwyler, founder of Civil Bikes in Atlanta, an organization that brings attention to unseen and unheard stories about Atlanta.
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER?
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.
STITCHING CHANGE ONE WOMAN AT A TIME
“We tell women refugees that this is not some kind of business or a company that is hiring a worker; rather, it’s an educational program. Once you learn, if you are ok and if you want us to, we will find a market for your items.”
Desiree Wood: Real Women in Trucking
“This is a hard job for relationships. It’s a marriage killer and you’ve got to be comfortable being alone.”
Let’s Talk Sports! Meet Maggie Gray
On this episode, Maggie Gray 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.
Meet The “FBI” Of the National Parks Lands
“The rangers are the 911 responders: they patrol the lands but when it comes to something that needs a little more in-depth investigation, the rangers usually do not have the capacity to do it, so that is where the special agents of the National Park Service come in,” explains Shott.
“No One Knows Korean Food Like I Do,” Assures Chef Esther Choi
“I went to culinary school and the moment that I put on that jacket, I felt like something was different about my attitude, and fear, just went away, ” says chef Choi.
Meet Mandy Manning, the 2018 National Teacher of the Year
Mandy Manning talks about her work teaching refugee students in Washington state, her personal reflections on meeting President Trump and presenting him with letters from her students.
Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel
“Most of the women I’ve spoken to have said essentially, “Oh, well, it’s nice to have the option, but I’m certainly not going to let my driver go anytime soon'”, says author Katherine Zoepf.