Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate and a fierce advocate for girls’ education, shares insights from her new book, Finding My Way. She discusses the challenges of childhood fame and the quest for normalcy at university. Malala reflects on redefining resilience through her experiences with trauma, therapy, and newfound hobbies like skiing. She also shares how her views on marriage evolved and highlights the importance of collective activism. With a blend of seriousness and humor, she encourages young women to pursue their own passions.

Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist, shares her journey of self-discovery beyond her iconic status. She discusses how humor helped her heal post-attack and the joy of making friends at Oxford. Malala opens up about cultural scrutiny, her experiences with therapy, and finding love with Asar, who accepts her for who she is. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of funding girls' education and critiques systemic oppression in Afghanistan, showcasing her evolution as an activist and a person.

Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and passionate advocate for girls' education, shares her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to becoming a global symbol of hope. She reflects on the challenges of living up to public expectations and the emotional impact of her activism. Malala emphasizes the role of therapy in her healing and the importance of self-love. With honesty, she discusses her marriage and her mission to empower girls worldwide, revealing the quiet courage behind her iconic story.

In this engaging conversation, Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist, discusses her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to navigating her identity under public scrutiny. She opens up about her struggles with PTSD, her transformative college experience, and the crisis facing Afghan girls today. Malala emphasizes the importance of genuine activism beyond social media, highlighting her vision for universal education and the need for global pressure on gender apartheid. Her candidness and insights make for a compelling listen.

Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist, and Sahra Mani, director of the documentary 'Bread & Roses,' discuss Afghan women's resilience against the Taliban. They highlight the struggles for education and rights, emphasizing storytelling's power in amplifying these voices. The conversation underscores the urgent need for international accountability and including women in negotiations for Afghanistan's future, revealing the importance of solidarity in their activism.

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani education activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, shares her journey from a young activist to a global advocate. She discusses her new book, reflecting on the challenges of balancing activism with personal life, including the struggle to make friends in college and cope with public scrutiny. Malala addresses the dire situation for Afghan girls under Taliban rule and urges the importance of women's rights in global discussions. She candidly reflects on trauma and how love helped her heal, all while maintaining her commitment to education advocacy.

Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and passionate advocate for girls' education, shares her insights on powerful topics. She discusses the misrepresentation of Islam and the impact of the Taliban's gender apartheid on women's rights. Malala reflects on her university life and a traumatic experience that reshaped her views on mental health. She emphasizes the importance of choice in marriage, critiques extremist movements, and calls for understanding and empathy worldwide. Her activism seeks to empower local voices against oppression.

In this engaging dialogue, Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate and outspoken education activist, opens up about her complex college life, the challenges of PTSD, and her thoughtful hesitations around marriage. She shares her rebellious spirit through a thrilling rooftop escapade, revealing her quest for independence. Meanwhile, esteemed filmmaker Ken Burns dives into his new documentary on the Revolutionary War, exploring often-overlooked perspectives, including those of women and Black Americans. His insights on the struggle for democracy and the moral complexities of the era are both enlightening and provocative.

Original Air Date: February 17th, 2021Everything we do, every relationship we have, succeeds or fails based on our level of true spiritual connection with others. How do we get back on track when we find ourselves disconnected from people? In this episode of “Super Soul,” Oprah sits down with acclaimed spiritual teachers—including Jill Bolte Taylor, Dr. Maya Angelou, Sister Joan Chittister, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, Meagan Good, Rob and Kristen Bell, President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Brené Brown, Tracy Morgan, Phil Jackson, Shawn Achor, Gloria Steinem, Bryan Stevenson, Malala Yousafzai, and Elie Wiesel—to discover the steps we all can take to find creative ways to nurture the bonds of love and a connection with the people in our lives, and then gradually expanding that to the rest of the world. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah’s Emmy Award-winning show “Super Soul Sunday.” You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah’s best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three questions about puzzles correctly, she'll win the inaugural Nobel Pieces Prize.A message to listeners: a recent error with Apple Podcasts meant you might not have been able to hear our regular weekend show without signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+. We have worked with Apple to correct the error. Regular episodes have not changed and will remain free and available. We've shared some information about managing your subscription via Apple on our Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3mamqm2Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy