The Power Of Stories Podcast
The Power of Stories is a new podcast BY women, ABOUT women, and FOR women. In this podcast, we are inviting courageous women from around the world to share the experiences that are shaping their path to empowerment. In each episode, you will hear stories that remind YOU that you are not alone…stories about resilience, overcoming fears, pursuing your dreams.. AND believing in yourself. This podcast is hosted by... Sharon Kathryn D’Agostino, a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women and girls everywhere, and founder of the storytelling platform, SayItForward.org and.... Yodit Kifle Smith, a creative dedicated to making sure the voices and stories of women are heard. We are grateful to Lisa DiGiovine, Editor/Co-Producer of The Power of Stories Podcast for agreeing to share her advice and expertise. Lisa is an Emmy nominated non-fiction producer, writer and director. Her many credits include writing and producing for CNN, E!, Dr. Phil, Discovery, The Outdoor Channel, Lifetime and NBC. And many thanks to Cali Wang for composing the Intro / Outro Music for this podcast. Listeners can connect with us at SayItForward.org and on our social media pages:Instagram and Twitter: @SayItForwardNow Facebook: facebook.com/sayitforwardnow
Episodes
87 episodes
Maricar Jagger, Indonesia and United Kingdom
Maricar Jagger was born in a small town on the island of Borneo in Indonesia. She has experienced life in different countries growing up, and studied in the United States. Maricar wanted to be an artist but studied business in college and...
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Mushairat Mamun , USA
Mushairat Mamun is a first-generation American Bangladeshi who was born and raised in Queens, New York. At 17, she moved to Bangladesh to pursue her undergraduate degree, focusing on Public Health and Philanthropy. Throughout her early medical ...
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Margaret Akullo - Uganda, United Kingdom, Austria
Margaret Akullo is a Ugandan born British citizen, a Criminologist and a visionary with ethical leadership qualities. In her extensive career of three decades in international development she has led diverse teams delivering programmatic change...
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Yolandé Conradie, South Africa
Yolandé Conradie describes herself as an ordinary woman who lives an ordinary life but has had extraordinary experiences. She is a psychosocial therapist by profession, but loves teaching and educating, and puts her skills to use as a life coac...
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21:42
Dr. Joannie Marlene Bewa, MD, PhD, Republic of Benin and USA
Dr. Joannie Marlene Bewa, MD, PhD, is a physician, public health researcher, global advocate for girls & women's sexual and reproductive health, and the founder and CEO of DOTOH Health. She has over fifteen years of combined ex...
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Dr. Suchi Gaur, The Netherlands and India
Dr. Suchi Gaur is the Founder of Mission Hummingbirds and is on a new journey to resource the work that women and young women are doing in their local communities. In this episode, Suchi discusses the story of hummingbirds and how ...
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17:26
Akinyi Juma, Kenya
Akinyi Juma is the current Mrs. Universe Kenya 2024 and the founder of Rebirth of a Queen, a community-based organization with a mission to empower and include survivors of sexual & gender-b...
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22:15
Elisa Gambino, USA
Elisa Gambino began her career as a producer in the CNN Rome bureau. After 15 years of covering conflict and upheavals for CNN, she together with her partner and husband founded their own production company,
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20:43
River Savante, USA and Nepal
River Savante is 16 years old and has already set a world record as the youngest American female to summit Imja Tse in the Nepal Everest region, which is 20,500 ft. River is training to be the youngest American female to summit Mount Everest, s...
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17:46
Sadia Jahan Rothi, Bangladesh
Sadia Jahan Rothi is an Environmental and Climate Activist. She is the Board Director of Eco-Network Global, which is a youth-led organization. She started climate and environmental activism with Eco-Network in 2018 when she first witnessed how...
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Belinda Greb, USA
Belinda Greb is an accomplished nature and wildlife photographer who has been influenced by her sense of belonging in, and connecting with, nature.In this episode, Belinda discusses growing up in a rural setting and finding solitude and ...
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19:12
Joan Kembabazi, Uganda
Joan Kembabazi is a full time gender equality activist and she actively campaigns for an end to child marriage. Joan is also the founder of Gufasha Girls Foundation. In this episode, Joan disc...
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21:15
Nisha Benny-Varghese, South Africa
Nisha Benny-Varghese is a humanitarian, storyteller and describes herself as “an aspiring Good Human Being” who tries to make a difference and inspire others to do the same. In this episode, Nisha discusses volunteering at Breath o...
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15:47
Tsehay Getu, Sweden and Ethiopia
Tsehay Getu is a passionate chef who has a platform called Tsehay’s Kitchen where she shares her love for food and culture.In this episode, Tsehay discusses how, in her childhood, her parents stressed the importance of education for her ...
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18:42
Dr. Angela Oliver-Burgess, PhD, USA
Dr. Oliver-Burgess is a senior humanitarian and development expert with experience working in complex emergencies and post-conflict contexts, including regions of Middle East, Central Asia, West and East Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Amer...
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19:40
Maureen Twahirwa, Rwanda
Maureen Twahirwa is a Rwandan citizen and a mother who is passionate about advocating for women, girls and young people. She has worked in the private sector, as well as in national and international organizations to make that difference....
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16:49
Helen Tai, USA
Helen Tai has already held many roles in her life. She has had successful careers as an entrepreneur and innovator in Corporate America and, at the same time, has been highly engaged in public service. Helen has held local and State...
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19:45
Franka Cadée, PhD, Denmark and The Netherlands
Franka Cadée, PhD is a midwife, an anthropologist, a mother, a gardener and avid rower. Franka’s passion in life has been sexual and reproductive justice and she is currently Director of Global Initiatives at
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Hawa Bah, United Kingdom and Guinea, West Africa
Hawa Bah is originally from Guinea, in West Africa. Hawa moved to the UK in 2007. As a survivor of FGM and child marriage, She created an organization called HawaDal-Peaceful Mind to end FGM. Hawa also works for Touchstone in partnership ...
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15:23
Fernanda Vázquez, México
Fernanda Vázquez is a decolonial feminist and activist in women’s rights and sexual and reproductive rights.In this episode, Fernanda discusses studying International Relations at university… attending the Women’s March in México City wi...
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Yodit Kifle Smith, USA
Yodit Kifle Smith is a daughter, sister, wife, friend to many, and now also the mother of a precious daughter, a role she treasures deeply. Among her many other roles, Yodit is the co-host of the Power of Stories Podcast In th...
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21:08
Ana Laura Araya, Costa Rica
Ana Laura Araya is the Co-Founder of Soy Niña. She has worked in nonprofit organizations and private foundations since she finished college. Ana Laura studied Journalism and Photography but during the pa...
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20:00
Theodora Biney-Amissah, USA
Theodora Biney-Amissah is a first-generation Ghanaian-American, a community and women's public health and impact professional, a birthworker-entrepreneur and family caregiver. Theodora is deeply committed to helping pregnant, birth...
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