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Vital Voices Global Partnership

The Vital Voices Podcast highlights women leaders and change-makers from around the world. Hosted by Vital Voices President and CEO, Alyse Nelson, the Vital Voices Podcast provides a space for extraordinary women to be heard.
 
To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.VitalVoices.org.
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Vital Voices Podcast

In this powerful episode of Vital Voices LIVE, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about the defining issues of our time. 

Together, they examine the rise of authoritarianism, the impact of toxic masculinity, and the global epidemic of violence against women—while underscoring the urgent fight for equality, justice, and resilient leadership.

This dialogue offers critical insights into the challenges threatening democracy and human rights worldwide, as well as the opportunities for collective action and change.

Tune in to hear a thought-provoking conversation that speaks to the urgency of our moment.

Vital Voices Live with Secretary Hillary Clinton

Did you know that 96% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, and 99% of them target women? In this eye-opening episode, Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Laura Bates, bestselling author of Men Who Hate Women and the brand-new release The New Age of Sexism, alongside Dr. Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo.

Together, they unpack the alarming rise of AI-driven misogyny, the real-world impact of online abuse, and the urgent steps we must take to build a safer, more equitable future. With raw honesty and unflinching insights, this conversation doesn’t shy away from the hard truths.

📚 The New Age of Sexism is out now—available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. Get your copy today.

The New Age of Sexism: Laura Bates & Gary Barker in Conversation with Alyse Nelson

On this episode of Vital Voices Live, Shafiqa Khpalwak and Mahal Wak share their powerful stories of evacuating Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul four years ago-and the urgent realities Afghan women continue to face today. In conversation with Rina Amiri, U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, they reflect on the heartbreak of leaving home, the resilience it takes to rebuild, and the ongoing fight to secure the rights and futures of Afghan women and girls.

A testament to courage -and a call to keep Afghanistan’s women at the center of the global conversation.

Vital Voices Live with Shafiqa Khpalwak and Mahal Wak

In this special episode of Vital Voices Live, veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell sits down with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield for a powerful conversation on global leadership, diplomacy, and the role of women driving change on the world stage. From her early days in Louisiana to representing the United States at the UN, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shares her journey, her perspective on today’s most pressing international issues, and what it takes to lead with compassion and conviction.

Vital Voices Live with Andrea Mitchell and Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield

On this episode of Vital Voices LIVE, two powerhouse voices take the stage: Ashlyn Harris and Brittany Packnett Cunningham.

Ashlyn — two-time World Cup champion, advocate, and mom — gets candid about life after soccer, embracing imperfection, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a queer woman.

Brittany brings her signature brilliance, guiding the conversation with vulnerability, wisdom, and truth. Together, they remind us that leadership can be both strong and soft — and that showing up fully is a radical act.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation on identity, transition, and the courage to evolve.

Vital Voices Live with Ashlyn Harris

To kick off Global Pride Month in DC, Vital Voices Live welcomed the brilliant Tourmaline for a powerful conversation honoring the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson — the trailblazing Black trans icon who helped shape the LGBTQ+ movement.

Tourmaline — filmmaker, activist, and author of the new biography Marsha — joined host Sharita Gruberg, Vice President for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families, to reflect on Marsha’s enduring impact and what it means to carry her legacy forward.

Vital Voices Live with Tourmaline

In this powerful episode of Vital Voices Live, acclaimed actress, activist, and storyteller Sophia Bush sits down with Jen Klein—author, advocate, and longtime champion for women’s rights—for a bold and deeply personal conversation about advocacy, authenticity, and the courage to lean into hard conversations.

Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose, stay grounded in your values, and stand up for what you believe in—even when it’s difficult. From navigating the spotlight to showing up for meaningful change, this episode is a compelling reminder that true impact begins with knowing who you are—and having the courage to act on it.

Vital Voices Live with Sophia Bush and Jen Klein

In celebration of Global Wellness Day, our CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Victoria Zitrin — artist, entrepreneur, advocate, and Co-Chair of the Vital Voices Bay Area Council. 

Victoria is the founder of Ventura Vie, a public charity rooted in wellness, creativity, and empowerment. From mentorships to live events and the V Boutique in San Francisco, Ventura Vie creates space for healing and connection through art, fashion, and nature. Her impact is felt across the Vital Voices community — including at our headquarters, where our wellness room bears the Ventura Vie name. 

This episode is a reminder that wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s a foundation for leadership, resilience, and meaningful change.

A Conversation with Victoria Zitrin & Alyse Nelson | Global Wellness Day

After discovering deepfake pornography featuring her image online, Breeze Liu faced a harrowing journey that exposed the deep failures of our legal and tech systems. But instead of staying silent, she took action. 

In this powerful episode, Breeze joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson to share how she turned trauma into purpose—founding Alecto AI to help others detect and remove non-consensual content.

Now a Vital Voices Global Fellow and a driving force behind the bipartisan Take It Down Act, Breeze is reshaping the digital landscape to protect survivors. This conversation is a call to action for tech accountability—and a testament to the power of survivor-led change.

A Conversation with Breeze Liu & Alyse Nelson | Fighting Back Against Deepfake Pornography

In honor of World Environment Day, Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Wanjira Mathai — renowned Kenyan environmentalist and Managing Director for Africa at the World Resources Institute.

Daughter of the late Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Wanjira carries forward a legacy of people-powered climate action. In this powerful conversation, she reflects on her mother’s impact, the urgency of women-led environmental solutions, and how restoring our planet means reimagining leadership.

A Conversation with Wanjira Mathai & Alyse Nelson | World Environment Day 2025

In the latest episode of the Voices of Resilience series, VV network woman and political leader Isata Kabia shares leadership and response lessons from the Ebola outbreak, and how these lessons can be applied to responding to COVID-19. Tune in for more insight.
 
 
 
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/

Voices of Resilience: Isata Kabia on Learning Response and Leadership from the Ebola Crisis

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