Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo Melinda French Gates
Feb 9, 2022
In a heartfelt discussion, Melinda French Gates, a renowned philanthropist and advocate for gender equity, shares insights from her impactful work and her book, The Moment of Lift. She delves into the complexities of navigating grief, emphasizing empathy and personal resilience. The conversation highlights the alarming decline of women in tech and the cultural barriers facing young girls. Melinda champions global connections and the importance of empowering women through education, stressing the need for diversity and inclusivity in creating meaningful change.
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Let Your Heart Break
- Melinda French Gates describes the emotional impact of witnessing extreme poverty firsthand.
- She emphasizes the importance of allowing one’s heart to break to inspire meaningful action.
Power of Women United
- Women leaders coming together create the most meaningful societal changes.
- Diverse female leadership at all levels leads to richer representation and better policies.
Gender Gap in Tech Degrees
- Women graduating with computer science degrees declined sharply after the 1980s but are now recovering.
- Male-dominated tech risks baking bias into AI and technology products.
