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The Women"s Current

Sylvia Beckerman & Molly Wadzeck

The Women’s Current: Is the Tide Turning? — hosted by Sylvia Beckerman, founder of Life Après, with Molly Wadzeck as co-host. Together they dive into what it really means for women to support one another across generations. From the women who broke barriers to the ones redefining power, ambition, and voice today, each episode explores how the current is shifting — and who’s helping steer the tide. Thoughtful. Candid. Intergenerational. Available wherever you listen to podcasts — including Apple

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29:47

Olivia Wells, Human Rights Advocate, Director of...

The Women"s Current ·

2020/06/23

Olivia Wells has spent her life being an advocate for human rights. Specifically the human rights of women. Olivia advocates for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. She is the director of Programs & Impact Nadia’s Initiative. The initiative actively works to persuade governments and international organizations to support the sustainable redevelopment of the Yazidi homeland. Nadia Murad is the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and co-founder of Nadia’s Initiative. In 2014, Nadia was among the

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Gayle Kabaker, World Renowned Artist, Freelance...

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2020/06/16

Gayle Kabaker, is a world renowned artist and freelance illustrator. Gayle powerfully captures the essence of empowering women on canvas. And in 2019 she was asked to do just that. But it wasn't just one woman or even a couple of women. The project,100 women in just over a year. 100 portraits on canvas: ‘Vital Voices: 100 Women Using Their Power to Empower.’ The women are from all over the world. There's a mixture of household names and unsung heroines in the front lines of change. Among the

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Stephanie Cartier, Co-Founder & Owner No Limits Cafe...

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2020/06/09

What if we never had any expectations? How would we know what our limits were? Would we ever know if we had exceeded our limits? And what if we stopped perceiving that we couldn’t? And now what if we stopped perceiving that they couldn’t? Limitless possibilities is what No Limits Cafe is all about. Based on the belief that adults with Intellectual Disabilities can be successful and relevant, Stephanie Cartier and her husband Mark set out to prove just that. No Limits Cafe is a new-concept

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Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder...

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2020/06/02

In this crazy world we seem to be connected 24/7/365. So what would happen if we took some time off? Maybe start with an hour or jump right to a day. Sounds scary? Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and author of '24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week' does just that. For the last 10 years, Tiffany and her family have unplugged one day a week, from Friday night to Saturday night. It's been a way for her family to make an oasis for themselves and focus on what matters. Tiffany explains

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37:08

Alka Joshi, Writer, Author The Henna Artist: NY Times...

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2020/05/26

Alka Joshi’s mother married at 18 in an arranged marriage, as was the custom in India in the 1950’s. The choice was not hers. But what if she had fled and not married? What if she had been able to make her own choices? The Henna Artist is Alka’s story of what if. Ten years of research, ten years in the writing and we have the story of one woman’s journey to be self-made and discover herself. Choices that we have and those we don’t have or didn’t have, Alka expresses it all through the artistry in

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34:45

Donna VanderPoel, Creator Stamford CT Rocks,...

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2020/05/19

This week I talk with two different women, each making an impact in these crazy times. One who is spreading Happiness and the other, Gratitude. Donna VanderPoel, Creator of Stamford CT Rocks, Mother, Student, Former Teacher and 'I Spy'. 'I Spy this, I Spy that' was a game that Donna noticed so many parents were repeatedly doing with their children. The pandemic and social distancing were having parents pull from their childhood. An oldie and sometime goodie, Donna thought that there had to be

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Indie Lee, Creator and Founder Indie Lee Skin Care,...

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2020/05/12

Only 6 months to live? Hah, that was over 10 years ago and Indie Lee is still going strong. She knew what she needed to do and nothing was going to stand in her way. A planner all her life, the plan that she had created was not going to work anymore. We’re given bumps along the way of life, Indie was given mountains. From making home grown ‘tush’ cream for her new nephew, to creating a clean skin care company, Indie speaks to me about the life changing words she heard: Welcome to the rest of your

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Ida Morris, Mom, Writer, Marketer, Lover of Cooking,...

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2020/05/05

Ida Morris is a mom, writer, marketer, lover of cooking and CEO of the Morris Family Kitchen. And oh yes, winner of the Covid-19 Cooking Challenge. Food has always been a symbol of family and bringing people together. In these strange and uncharted times, we need connection. Meet Ida, MacGyver and Mary Poppins rolled into one amazing lady. Ida is an inspiration to all, cooks or not. She not only cooks, but she gathers her family and friends in ways that some of us would never have thought possible

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30:27

Illana Raia, Founder & CEO Être Girls, Author,...

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2020/04/28

Illana Raia is the founder of Être Girls. ‘Who exactly do you want to be?’ - Être Girls, a knowledge strategy and a resource and mentorship platform for girls approaching high school. Do your children know much about your career? Do they think of you as the cook, driver, cleaner, supplier of your clothes and other various items? When Illana realized that her daughter had no clear idea of what she actually did or that the women who she was around were accomplished women in their own right, Illana

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29:47

Gillian Anderson, Founder My Friend Abby, Young Adult...

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2020/04/21

“Say their name. Say their name out loud.” Gillian Anderson is starting a mental health revolution. Abby was just 15 when she succumbed to suicide. Abby is Gillian’s daughter. The rate of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the United States who have died by suicide, has sharply risen in the past couple of years. Suicide is thought to be the second leading cause of death for Americans between 10 and 34. Gillian’s mission now is to get rid of the stigma and shame of depression and

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Ariana Neumann, Amateur Detective, Mystery Lover,...

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2020/04/14

Mysteries. Ariana Neumann, is the author of When Time Stopped, A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains, a New York Times Bestseller. Ariana's father had never spoken about his past. Her father left her the pieces to a puzzle. As a child she had always dreamed of being a detective. As an adult, she put her childhood dream to use and uncovered a family that had been veiled in silence, her family. Have you ever wondered if you have relatives living far away? Or maybe even in the next town over

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Bobbe Greenberg, Mother, Grandmother, Retired...

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2020/04/07

She’s a grandmother of 4, she’s competitive by nature, she’s a multi – winning Ironman Champion. What would you be doing at the age of 73? For Bobbe, well she’s looking forward to another win in Hawaii later this year. When did she find out that she has a competitive streak? Try 5th grade and knee raises. An inspiring woman for all ages, listen to what drives Bobbe. It really is never too late to try. We can all use some of her enthusiasm.

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Kicking off Season 3 April 7th

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2020/03/31

We just wrapped up Season 2 and will be kicking off Season 3 next Tuesday, April 7th. Conversations with inspiring, extraordinary women who are making their mark on the world by changing their lives and the lives of those around them. In these frightening, stressful times we can all use some inspiration. In case you missed any episodes of Seasons 1 and 2, or want to hear any again, you can find them on your favorite podcast platforms or on our website https://lifeapres.com/podcast/. If you know of

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Suzanne Vita Palazzo, Founder and CEO Upper Deck...

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2020/03/24

Suzanne Vita Palazzo, founder of Upper Deck Fitness. In motion more often than not, Suzanne is an Empowerment Coach whose philosophy is heavily rooted in the concept of mind over matter. Suzanne believes that both the body and mind were designed to progress, even if moving forward requires taking a step back to reflect. Through a combination of movement, mindfulness, and written and spoken word, Suzanne’s encourages us to live our lives: 'with intention, strategy and plenty of opportunities to

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Anna Polonsky, Internationally Renowned Steinway...

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2020/03/17

How do you know when you have a passion for something? Anna made her solo piano debut at age seven at the Special Central Music School in Moscow, Russia. Daughter of professional musicians, Anna and her twin sister started when they were only 5. Her parents being professional musicians, she only knew a life of musical training. Immigrating to the US in 1990, this teenager quickly learned that not all teenagers where so focused. Believing that she wanted more, Anna enrolled herself into the

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Robin Stern, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Associate Director...

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2020/03/10

‘Gaslighting’ Is it a real thing? This word has seen a resurgence over the past few years and is becoming widely recognized. Most recently it’s being used in the political arena. But let’s not forget where it came from and how it is a real thing. Think back to the 1938 movie Gaslight. Robin Stern, Ph.D. is the author of ‘the Gaslight Effect – How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life’. Robin helps us identify the characteristics and lets us in on how to stop

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Erin Barnes, CEO and Co-Founder of ioby (in our...

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2020/03/03

You have an idea, one that would benefit your community but really, how do you even fathom raising the money? Why not trust neighbors to know what’s best for their neighborhood? Erin one of the inaugural fellow recipients of the Obama Foundation, co-founded ioby, a Crowdfunding platform allowing for civic participation. ioby connects local leaders with support and funding from their communities to make neighborhoods more sustainable, healthier, greener, more livable and more fun. Erin was the

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Jackie Botelho, Founder Above and Beyond Concierge...

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2020/02/25

What does it take to pack up your car and move across the country for a dream? Jackie did just that. Always a homebody, she had decided to go to college not far from her Connecticut family home. But Jackie had the feeling that she was missing out on something. With determination she packed up her car and moved to San Diego, California. Nope, no job waiting for her. That didn’t stop her from setting out and getting hired by a top boutique hotel on the beach in San Diego. Getting her feet wet, so to

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Louise Aronson, MD, MFA, Geriatrician, Author,...

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2020/02/18

We are living longer these days. What does ‘successful aging’ mean? We have childhood, adulthood and…? How about Elderhood? Elderhood now can span forty years of our lives or more. Louise is the author of the New York Times bestseller Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life. Louise lets us in on breaking through some of the myths that surrounds age and numbers. It’s not a disease. Let’s debunk the myths. Let’s re-examine the meaning of aging. A practicing geriatrician,

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Lucy Dhegrae, Professional Singer, Producer,...

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2020/02/11

“Vocal Versatility and an omnivorous curiosity.” - The New York Times “Adventurous mezzo-soprano” and “raconteur” – The New Yorker Is it possible to shrug off a trauma? Is it possible to silence yourself after you’ve been raped? That’s what Lucy Dhegrae tried to do. She was 19, in her sixth week as a college freshman when she was drugged and raped by a student athlete. Having heard and read about other victims who had been trashed after reporting having been raped by an athlete, she remained

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