The 200 Women project asked women what matters to them. Truth, dignity, the planet and self-belief are just some of the topics women spoke to.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
Vidya Balan, a Bollywood actor and human rights activist.
Inna Modja, an acclaimed musician based in France. She was born in Mali, and is a survivor of female genital mutilation.
Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the recently launched Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls.
Jane Caro, an award-winning Australian author, social commentator and broadcaster.
Shami Chakrabarti, a member of the British House of Lords and Labour shadow attorney general for England and Wales.
Elif Shafak, a Turkish author of fifteen books, including the bestselling The Bastard of Istanbul.
Callie Khouri, an Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer and director and creator of the screenplay for Thelma & Louise.
Gillian Anderson, an acclaimed actor and human rights activist.
Carly Findlay, a writer and speaker. Born with a rare genetic skin disorder, Findlay is also an activist for the differently abled.
Pearl Tan, director of independent film production company Pearly Productions, and co-founder of the Equity Diversity Committee.
Dianna Cohen, an environmental activist and founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Margaret Atwood, a critically acclaimed author and conservationist. The Emmy Award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale, is based on her novel of the same name.