Women, Power & Purpose: Global Leadership, Storytelling, and Change with Shenali Rajaratnam and George Ellis, MD

We explored how leadership, storytelling, and values-driven decision-making can shape a more balanced and sustainable world. Our guest Shenali Rajaratnam, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Power of Women, leads a global initiative empowering women and youth while advancing peace, wellbeing, and inclusive leadership. Power of Women brings together leaders, activists, academics, and civil society from over 100 countries through global conferences and digital events to address urgent issues such as environmental policy, digital governance, economic recovery, and geopolitical stability. Through storytelling, music, and digital engagement, Shenali amplifies public voice and highlights the essential role of female leadership. Past speakers include H.E. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Executive Director of UN Women, and Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman. We’re also joined by George Ellis, MD, President of Coronado Beach Productions, a media company with more than 40 years of experience in filmmaking, book publishing, and podcast production. A physician and urologic surgeon, George extends his impact beyond medicine through storytelling and film, while volunteering his medical services to underinsured patients. His award-winning projects include The Eden Trials, Starstruck, and his upcoming feature, Mortal Sin, blending creativity, purpose, and service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.