Shows
LeadHERshipCommunity Health Workers and Maternal HealthA case for Medicaid coverage for CHWs to promote maternal health equity.
2024-10-1320 minLeadHERshipDisability and Reproductive Health Care: What's at stake in November?An introduction to the inequities in reproductive health care access and outcomes experienced by people with disabilities in the United States.
2024-09-0121 minLeadHERshipThe Global Gag Rule: What's at stake in November?An introduction to the Global Gag Rule and its impact.
2024-08-1422 min
LeadHERshipReturning for Season 3!After last summer's short sneak peak episode (I couldn't resist putting it out there right away!), I am thrilled that Season 3 is ready to share. We have a new theme: Access, Advocacy, and Outcomes in Women's Health. The first full episode will be out August 15!
2024-08-0101 min
LeadHERshipMulti-agency coordination for postpartum health: An example with infant safe sleepNeha presents at the 4th Trimester Project's Clinical Community of Practice. Also accessible on YouTube via UNC's Collaborative for Maternal/Infant Health (CMIH).
2023-12-2049 min
LeadHERshipBirth and Medical Care: A UK and US PerspectiveWelcome to year four and season 3 of LeadHERship!
The book referenced in this episode: Ways of Knowing about Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism by Robbie Davis Floyd
2023-06-1119 min
LeadHERshipCervical Cancer and the Implications of AI Screening SoftwareCould artificial intelligence help address cervical cancer outcome disparities? Or does it just exacerbate the very issues causing these inequities in the first place?
2022-12-2920 min
LeadHERshipMaternal Mortality: Partial Stories by Clare WendlandPartial Stories: Maternal Death from Six Angles by Clare Wendland
2022-11-2425 min
LeadHERshipHealth Policy: Researching Women's Health and Medical Ethics in Uganda (with Dr. Lydia Boyd)Check Out:
CEHURD: https://www.cehurd.org/
Preaching Prevention: Born-Again Christianity and the Moral Politics of AIDS in Uganda by Dr. Lydia Boyd
2022-11-0227 min
LeadHERshipMedical Anthropology: Culture and the Language Surrounding Female Biological Mechanisms*Disclaimer* This episode uses the word "female" in reference to biological sex, not gender. The "female" biological mechanisms discussed may occur in the bodies of people of any gender.
Article of Discussion: "The Egg and the Sperm: How Science Has Constructed a Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles" by Emily Martin, PhD
Dr. Martin's 2015 Lecture: https://ww w.youtube.com/watch?v=-3eMD438DSc
Further Reading: "Menopause: Lessons from Anthropology" by Margaret Lock, PhD
2022-09-2420 min
LeadHERshipGlobal Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (with Caitlin Williams)On SRHR, intersectionality, global health policy, and finding hope for the future.
Caitlin's Book Recommendation: We Do this Til We Free Us by Mariame Kaba
2022-09-0724 min
LeadHERshipInuola from Reach for the StarsNeha chats with Inuola, founder of a nonprofit based in Lagos, Nigeria. They discussed making a difference in quarantine, advice from Taylor Swift, and self motivation. Inuola had lots of awesome advice to share, so make sure to listen!
2020-12-1330 min
LeadHERshipNaomi from Today is Her StoryNeha chats with Naomi, founder of 2 businesses and an activist for women around the world, about all the sides of youth entrepreneurship, from pitches and proposals to resilience and impact. She was so fun to talk to and she has so much to share, so be sure to listen!
2020-12-0626 min
LeadHERshipSarah and Skye from the Covid NineTEEN ProjectNeha chats with Sarah and Skye about their work combatting education inequality, being tokenized as young female change-makers, making an impact as a largely female-run organization. Their project has done an incredible amount and they have so much to share. Make sure to listen!
2020-11-3028 min
LeadHERshipTushar Tyagi, A Bollywood Film DirectorThis episode was recorded through a separate LeadHERship project, and it is now being featured on the LeadHERship Podcast due to its success and depth of content! You can check out the original episode by looking up O'Womaniya Podcast.
Tushar Tyagi is a Bollywood film director. His interest in telling stories and presenting life as an art proved to be a turning point in his decision to pursue this career. He is the Director of Behind a Woman's Eyes and The Betrayal, and many other incredible films. He is also the Assistant Director of Mr. X and D...
2020-11-2225 min
LeadHERshipParul from We Believe IndiaNeha talks with Parul about her experience as a young woman studying liberal arts in India and her grassroots organization We Believe India. She is passionate about educating women and empowering youth to make change in India. She's incredibly inspiring and there is so much to learn from her! Make sure to listen.
2020-11-1522 min
LeadHERshipChinmayi from Simply NeuroscienceNeha chats with Chinmayi, founder and CEO of Simply Neuroscience and current student at Columbia University, about her experience and her thoughts on making global change. She is so passionate about neuroscience and had so much advice to share about communicating this passion to others. Make sure to listen!
2020-11-0828 min
LeadHERshipA Message from NehaWith Election Day approaching, the pandemic spiking, and the world seemingly spiraling, we are all scared for the future in some way. To celebrate the fifteenth episode of the LeadHERship podcast, over a year of conferences, and everything that LeadHERship has accomplished so far, while also acknowledging current events, I have a message to share with the LeadHERship community and everyone else who may decide to listen. Remember that I’m just a text, email, or DM away from all of you listening. Much love.
2020-11-0115 min
LeadHERshipRania from AFFC MoroccoNeha and Rania have a lighthearted conversation about Rania's work to promote girl's athletics in her area. By starting the first women's soccer club in her city, Rania is spearheading athletic opportunities for young women. She was so fun to listen to and she had great advice to share, so make sure to check out the episode!
2020-10-2626 min
LeadHERshipAanya from virtuARTNeha and Aanya discuss art as a vessel for social change as well as a medium for youth to express themselves. Art is powerful. Art brings people together. Check out this episode as well as Aanya's art gallery virtuART!
2020-10-1824 min
LeadHERshipVeronica from the Bipartisan Feminist ProjectNeha and Veronica talk about how to help others, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum, to think critically about what feminism means without preconceived biases. Make sure to check out the Bipartisan Feminist Project and the great work that they do!
2020-10-1125 min
LeadHERshipIntersectionality in the Feminist Movement (Part 1) with SomyaNeha and Somya dive into the history of the feminist movement and the people it has historically excluded. Somya had lots to share about queer intersectionality and its ties to feminism. Make sure to listen!
2020-10-0529 min
LeadHERshipSelin, a UN Youth AmbassadorNeha had a lovely conversation with Selin in this episode. Selin is a 17 year old gender equality activist from Istanbul, Turkey who has founded Turkey's first chapters of Girl Up and Girls Who Code, and she serves as the UN's youngest He For She ambassador as well as a task force member for organizations like Girl Rising. She's incredible and she had lots of insight and advice to share. Make sure to give this conversation a listen.
2020-09-2727 min
LeadHERshipHiya from Fundraising for the Girl ChildNeha talks with Hiya about her incredible organization, the influence of women like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and making an impact from whatever means you have. It was a lovely conversation, so make sure to check it out!
2020-09-2023 min
LeadHERshipIsha from the Green Sleep ProjectNeha talks with Isha, founder of the Green Sleep Project, about her experience with sustainability efforts as a young woman. Make sure to check out this episode and the amazing project!
2020-09-1326 min
LeadHERshipMarián, a Mexican ActivistNeha talks with Marián, an activist from Mexico, about gender inequality and gender based violence, mental health issues and youth responses, and sustainable living. There’s much to learn, so don’t miss it!
2020-09-0628 min
LeadHERshipMidweek Special: Her Journey in STEM with Dr. NaamaBy request, I’m uploading the recorded version of Dr. Barnea-Goraly’s talk (from my Her Journey in STEM series) as a podcast episode for you to listen to! She talks about everything from her childhood, to her medical research, to founding her startup (@girltelligence on Instagram!). My personal favorite part is her thoughts on succeeding in whatever work you chooses, “patriarchy be damned!” Check it out!
2020-09-021h 02
LeadHERshipKaitlin from Encouraging Women Across All BordersNeha talks with Kaitlin from Encouraging Women Across All Borders (EWAAB) about her experience as a Physics major, founding her organization, her future plans, and all of her advice for girls in STEM! She had so many wonderful things to say, so make sure to give it a listen!
2020-08-3030 min
LeadHERshipStephanie from Superposition and Ad Astra YouthNeha chats with Stephanie from Superposition and Ad Astra Youth about her experience as a woman in STEM, leader of a student nonprofit, and more! Check it out.
2020-08-2221 min
LeadHERshipImaan from Global Youth for UNICEFNeha chats with Imaan about her experience building an international network, fighting for education for girls, and female representation in student groups! Go listen!
2020-08-1723 min
LeadHERshipMariah from Quaranteens MagNeha talks with Mariah about her organization and the struggles she had faced along the way. Check out @leadhershipconference and @quaranteensmag on Instagram!
2020-08-0928 min
LeadHERshipHana and Ayesha from Care 4 WomxnListen to Neha chat with Hana and Ayesha about their experiences!
2020-08-0227 min2020-07-2500 min