Vital Voices Radio Podcast

Global Leadership Awards Honoree, WE Empower Awardee and social entrepreneur Leah Lizarondo is engaging everyday citizens in the fight to end hunger and reduce the environmental damage caused by food waste as the co-founder and CEO of 412. Food. Rescue. Leah joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson for the Voices of Resilience Podcast to discuss food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the creative ways her organization is safely distributing food to those who need it most. Tune in to listen!  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

On today's #VoicesofResilience episode, Alyse Nelson spoke with #VVEngage Fellow & gender-based violence expert, Adriana Hinojosa Cespedes about how she's getting resources to survivors as COVID19 keeps people at home -- often with their abusers. Warning: this episode contains content on sexual abuse.    To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Nikki Larchar is a licensed Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional and co-founder of SimplyHR – making human Resources simple for small businesses. The Leadership Incubator Fellow - and co-founder of Define the Line – a first-of-its kind comic book workplace harassment prevention training tool - joined us to discuss how COVID-19 and the economic shutdown is effecting the way people typically work, some of the potential positive impacts on work-style the quick adjustment to remote will be and the importance of building in wellness check-ins with employees throughout this turbulent time. 

Political activist Angellica Aribam is no stranger to online harassment, but with COVID-19, she has experienced more online bullying and outright racism. Tune in to this episode of Voices of Resilience to hear more about the power dynamics she thinks are at play, how expressing solidarity online can help victims of harassment and perspective on how the coronavirus shutdowns impact India differently. 

#VVEngage Fellow & Nelson, New Zealand Mayor Rachel Reese joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss being a leader during #COVID19 - the considerations, planning & empathy that must come with that role, & the community that helps her carry on. Tune in!  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Banker turned #socialentrepreneur Sbu Myeni joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how rural communities in South Africa are dealing with #COVID, from lack of info for illiterate populations to upcoming food and job shortages. Visit http://www.imbeleko.org/ to learn more.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader and Cameroonian entrepreneur, activist and political leader Kah Walla joined Alyse Nelson for today’s #VoicesofResilience to discuss the governance issues at hand when dealing with #COVID19 and the need for women to be at the decision-making table when rebuilding after this crisis.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

VV woman leader and digital strategist Karla Ruiz Cofiño joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how coronavirus is impacting Guatemala & offer tips to make kids responsible digital users while building their critical thinking skills. Listen now! To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.   Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Wellness expert Larah Davis joined Alyse Nelson for this episode of the #VoicesofResilience series, discussing how a silver lining of #coronavirus bringing society to its knees could be that we're forced to stop and learn how to rest & revitalize. Tune in.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Activist Rouba Mhaissen puts #selfquarantine in perspective on the latest episode of the Voices of Resilience Series, noting how the #COVID19 crisis exacerbates conditions for #refugees. Listen to for more on how refugees are coping and Rouba's hope for the future. Learn more about her work by visiting http://www.sdaid.org/  To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode three features Christelle Kwizera, a WE Empower Awardee. Christelle is a Rwandan mechanical engineer and founder of Water Access Rwanda, an award-winning social enterprise collecting, purifying and distributing clean water across Rwanda. Christelle and Alyse's conversation centered on maintaining social enterprises in a time of crisis, especially one that so many families depend on, and plans for expansion after COVID-19 is contained. Visit https://www.warwanda.com/ to learn more.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecom

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode two features Jennifer Mandelblatt, a VV Leadership Incubator fellow. Jennifer is the Co-founder and executive director of Platform, an organization helping young women-identified folx have authentic conversations with their elected lawmakers. Jennifer and Alyse sat down for a conversation on the power of creating inclusive change through scary times, and continuing that change after crises end. To learn more about Platform, visit www.platformwomen.org.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) So

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode one features Esra'a Al Shafei, a VV woman leader, tech expert, and human rights activist for a conversation on protecting the health and safety of LGBTQ+ communities. Esra'a founded Majal to develop online platforms to build communities that celebrate, protect, and promote diversity, and social justice. Learn more at majal.org.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Music:  Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"Women are very, very adaptive in their leadership." Nigerian political leader and 2020 #GlobalLeadershipAwards Honoree, Obiageli Ezekwesili, sat down with Vital Voices' podcast host and CEO Alyse Nelson during the 2019 #WomeninAfrica summit to discuss leadership & the future of Nigeria. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Assistant Editor: Robyn Berardi Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

VV woman leader Hafsat Abiola-Costello knows the pressure put on a women leader to be ‘perfect,’ and that even the slightest mistake can be used to discount the future women leaders to come after her. Tune in to the Vital Voices Podcast as VV’s Alyse Nelson and Hafsat discuss fearing failure, and how fearlessness gives other women the space to lead authentically. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Assistant Editors: Robyn Berardi, Naomi Dym, Trinity Fandre Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

What is Imposter Syndrome? Tune in to this episode to hear VV's Alyse Nelson tackle the subject with VV woman leader Gemma Bulos and how self-affirmations can help you build a life of confidence and learning. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson Assistant Editors: Robyn Berardi, Naomi Dym, Trinity Fandre Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

WEEmpower Awardee Zoya Lytvyn sits down with host Alyse Nelson on a conversation about the importance of well-rounded #education and the need to empower change makers to build systemic change. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson  Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

Former President of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaite joined CEO and host Alyse Nelson to share her thoughts on authentic #leadership and the sacrifice & courage it takes to lead at the highest levels. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson  Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

Former Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla sits down with VV CEO, Alyse Nelson, during the #VVEngage program in Arizona, for a conversation on politics, family, and the importance of breaking the glass ceiling.   To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson  Music:  Flames by Dan Henig 

VV's host, president, and CEO Alyse Nelson sat down with women political leaders Oana Bizgan (Romania), Mimoza Kusari (Republic of Kosovo) & Rebekah Warren (USA) to discuss the harassment they've dealt with in-person and online - and what's been normalized - as #womeninpolitics. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org  Invest in women, improve the world.  Production:  Producer: Christi Owiye  Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum  Host: Alyse Nelson  Music:  Flames by Dan Henig