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.
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Feb 23, 2016 • 27min
Farmgirl Flowers' Christina Stembel is Giving the Flower Industry a Refresh
It turns out that at least 80% of cut flowers sold in the US are shipped from overseas. Christina Stembel, the founder of Farmgirl Flowers thinks the flower industry could use a re-fresh.
Feb 23, 2016 • 27min
Mary-Louise Parker on her new memoir, "Dear Mr. You."
You might think from your mailbox that letter-writing is on the wane. But a new memoir by Mary-Louise Parker may just revive the art.
Feb 23, 2016 • 25min
Alison Levine, Polar Explorer
Meet Alison Levine, one of the few Americans to complete the Adventure Grand Slam--climbing the 7 highest peaks in the world, and skiing to both the North and South Poles. She's written a book about leadership with lessons learned called "Life on the Edge."
Feb 23, 2016 • 28min
Gloria Feldt, Founder of Take the Lead Women
On Why Having It All Is Bad for Self-Esteem--and how women can reach leadership parity by 2025.
Feb 23, 2016 • 34min
Sonja Perkins, Venture Capitalist: The Secret to Getting Funded
Founder of Broadway Angels, an *all-women* investing group, and named one of Worth Magazine's 2015 100 most powerful people in global finance--one of fifteen women to make that list this year. She is also the founder of Project Glimmer which provides gifts to underserved women and girls.
Feb 23, 2016 • 22min
Lina Nilsson, Bio-chemical Engineer
Lina Nilsson is a bio-chemical engineer, and was the Innovation Director for the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley. She wrote an Op-Ed in the NYTimes called "How to Attract Female Engineers" and in our conversation, she shares some of the letters she received in opposition to this idea.
Feb 23, 2016 • 27min
Gloria Steinem, "My Life on the Road"
On her new book, the influence of her dad on her life, and the best retort she ever learned. Plus she shares her advice on how to start a movement, and hypothesizes on why it's been so hard for some to picture a woman in the White House.
Feb 23, 2016 • 26min
Mia Birdsong--Redefining Solutions
The poverty level for American families has hovered at 25% for decades, in spite of billions of dollars spent. Mia Birdsong of Family Story, offers a new perspective--redefine the definition of a 'traditional family.'
Feb 22, 2016 • 26min
Pam Scott, Philanthropist--Redefining Solutions
Pam Scott is a philanthropist who brings her corporate experience to sub-Saharan Africa: using human-centered design to reduce unwanted teen pregnancy from 50% to a 'new normal.'
Feb 22, 2016 • 26min
Abby Falik, Global Citizen Year
Why taking a "bridge year" between high school and college is worth it.
