Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller
Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller
Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller - one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever \ to exclusively feature conversations with women about how to build power and lead change aired from 2015-2024. Grab a copy of the book based on the show which distills over 200 interviews into 5 steps for change, along with stories and advice for how to take care of yourself and each other: It’s a Good Day to Change the World. Every episode is now archived at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, where you’ll hear incredible stories from leaders working towards an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration. Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world. Produced in partnership with KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.
Episodes
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Apr 11, 2016 • 37min
Jo Boaler, Revolutionizing Math Education at Stanford
Professor Boaler is challenging the notion of "being gifted" at math. Her most recent book is "Mathematical Mindsets," and she recently founded a math resources website, youcubed.org.
Mar 25, 2016 • 29min
Delaney Ruston, "Screenagers" How Screen Time Affects Teen Brains
What's all that screen time doing to our childrens' brains? Lauren's guest Delaney Ruston is a primary care physician and filmmaker who explores these questions with her own daughter in the new film "Screenagers."
Mar 25, 2016 • 25min
Annie Leibovitz - Women:New Portraits
In her world exhibition, "Women:New Portraits" Annie Leibovitz updates the photos from the book she published in 1999 with Susan Sontag, called "Women." The new collection reflects the changes in the roles of women today. Lauren sat down with Annie Leibovitz at the opening of her show in San Francisco.
Mar 21, 2016 • 24min
Diane Loviglio, Style Delivered to your Door
Why would you open your door to a stranger with an armful of clothing? Diane Loviglio, the co-founder of Boon + Gable, is attempting to address the dressing challenge with a new business she describes as 'Style. Ordered in.'
Mar 15, 2016 • 30min
Talia Milgrom-Elcott: How to Find 100,000 STEM Teachers
There is a STEM teacher shortage in K-12 education--resulting in an education gap that may leave many students under-prepared for our increasingly tech focused economy. Talia Milgrom-Elcott has taken this challenge to heart--and created a non-profit organization aptly called "100kin10".
Mar 11, 2016 • 28min
How To Build It Yourself- Maria Klemperer Johnson, Hammerstone Carpentry School for Women
In the trades, most workers--carpentry and otherwise, are still men. Lauren's guest Maria Klemperer-Johnson thinks that this state of affairs can and should change--so she's opened a carpentry school for women called "Hammerstone" in Trumansburg, NY.
Mar 7, 2016 • 25min
Sara Schaer, founder of Kango transportation & babysitting
Kango was founded on the premise that it's perfectly logical to outsource your kids' transportation, along with childcare. She shares how they go the extra mile to ensure a safe experience, and why you don't have to be 25 and single to start a business.
Feb 29, 2016 • 26min
Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
Many groups still feel excluded from the feminist movement. Teresa shares how feminism can be a value everyone can share--across races, sexuality, economics.
Feb 23, 2016 • 31min
Laura Walker: How WNYC is Helping Women Find Their Voice
What does it mean to be an 'agent of change'? Lauren talks with Laura Walker, the President and CEO of New York Public Radio about their expansion from city-owned WNYC to running multiple stations, a performance space, and her podcast initiative to include 50% female hosts.
Feb 23, 2016 • 26min
Parisa Rouhani--The "End of Average"
Parisa Rouhani is the co-founder of the Center for Individual Opportunity and is studying the intersection of neuroscience, technology and design at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
