Dr. Tererai Trent, an internationally acclaimed advocate for women's empowerment and author of 'The Awakened Woman,' shares her incredible journey from a rural community to becoming an inspiring scholar. She delves into the concept of the 'two hungers' in life—the little and great—and the importance of pursuing meaningful aspirations. Dr. Trent recounts powerful stories of resilience, generational wisdom, and how dreams can thrive amid adversity, encouraging listeners to break their barriers and embrace their sacred dreams.
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Two Hungers
Dr. Trent's grandmother taught her about two hungers: the little hunger for instant gratification and the great hunger for a meaningful life.
She believes feeding the great hunger, like the good wolf, leads to a more fulfilling existence.
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Finding Your Great Hunger
The little hunger can make you feel inadequate.
To find your great hunger, ask yourself: "What breaks my heart?"
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Grandmother's Wisdom
Dr. Trent grew up in poverty in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where women were often married young and denied education.
Her grandmother, though illiterate, was a wise woman and the community's psychologist, delivering babies and offering guidance.
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The Awakened Woman is a powerful manifesto that encourages women to rediscover their forgotten dreams and tap into their inner strength. Through her personal journey from a child bride in Zimbabwe to a global leader in women's empowerment, Dr. Tererai Trent offers nine essential lessons to help women achieve their full potential and contribute to a better world.
Dr. Tererai Trent is an inspiring and dynamic scholar, educator, humanitarian, motivational speaker, author and the founder of Tererai International. Dr. Trent is one of the most internationally acclaimed voices for women's empowerment and quality education. Named by Oprah Winfrey as her all-time favorite guest, Dr. Trent's latest book is called The Awakened Woman: Remembering and Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams. She tells her incredible story in this episode and you will be so deeply moved, so deeply touched, and so deeply inspired by it. We'ver never heard anything like it and are honored that she would tell us about her astounding life.
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