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Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy
by Dr. Nancy O'Reilly
Dr. Nancy O'Reilly is President of Women Connect4Good, Inc. She is also a Licensed Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist and Author. This podcast features Dr. Nancy's conversations with Smart, Amazing Women and their male allies. drnancyoreilly.substack.com
Episodes
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Jensine Larsen: Promise and Peril of AI for Women and Girls
Co-founder of Unfurl Futures and founder of the global network World Pulse, Jensine Larsen, and Dr. Nancy discuss the purpose of Larsen’s leadership in connecting the untapped human potential of women and girls to create a more powerful force. She describes how privileged she feels to have worked...
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Sheena Katz: Equalizing Access to Opportunity at World Pulse
Dr. Nancy and Sheena Katz, strategic partnerships leader for World Pulse, discuss the importance of the global social impact network, which brings women and allies together to share grassroots stories, access resources, collaborate, and ultimately create real-world impact. Katz describes the…
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Asha Dahya: The Power of Storytelling to Change Culture
Asha Dahya, award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, sits down with Dr. Nancy to discuss the power of storytelling to change culture and how she has used that power in recent projects. Inspired to tell stories by her immigrant family’s colorful heritage, and not hearing those stories in the media...
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Kim Villanueva: The National Organization for Women—NOW
Kim Villanueva, President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), sits down with Dr. Nancy for an in-depth perspective on the power of sisterhood, feminism, the founding of NOW, and how it serves today’s women. Dr. Nancy stresses the relationship of organizations like Women Connect4Good and...
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William He: Dream for America Builds Young Democratic Leaders
Dr. Nancy sits down with William He, founder of Dream for America, to learn how he feels about democracy and why he launched the nonprofit/social-profit organization at 16 years old. He recalls feeling compelled to contribute to democracy and do his part to help his generation find purpose in...
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Maggie O’Neill: Advocate for Women Artists Impacting Change
Maggie O’Neill, award-winning artist and founder of Vote for Your Daughter and Our Daughters’ Futures Fund, joins Dr. Nancy in a discussion about the FEMME Art Fair August 26-30, with a sneak peek available for attendees of Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert and Conference, August 25 and 26…
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Julia Stewart: Career Strategies for Innovative Women Leaders
Julia Stewart, founder and CEO of Alurx, joins Dr. Nancy for a discussion about her career path, forging a place for herself as a business leader in the hospitality industry, eventually becoming CEO at IHOP, then buying Applebee’s and creating Dine Brands Global. Her story traces what happens…
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Ann Thomas: Breaking Glass Ceilings & Elevating Women Leaders
Lifelong broadcaster Ann Thomas joins Dr. Nancy in a conversation about her journey as a professional woman in a field that has seen numerous changes for women since she began as an intern at WJR 760 in Detroit. Lucky to be in a business that she instantly loved, Thomas pursued her dream in many...
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Tony Porter and Kimya Motley: Preventing Violence Toward Women
Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share...
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Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders Empowers the Future
This episode is all about the future and how we can support the young leaders who will shape it. Highlights from previous interviews with inspiring changemakers show the work that’s being done to empower and equip today’s youth to become leaders and create the change they want to see in the…
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Preserving Stories —The Most Powerful Force for Change
Today we’re exploring one of the most powerful forces for connection and change - the stories we tell and the ones we choose to preserve. Throughout history, stories have shaped our understanding of who we are and what’s possible. But too often, the voices of women, changemakers, and diverse...
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Youth Activists Fighting for Today and Tomorrow
Dr. Nancy welcomes four powerful young activists fighting for women’s rights. First, Asha Dahya and Monica Morales-Garcia stop by to talk about their podcast series, “Green Tide Rising.” Borrowing the title from the Green Wave, a movement started by feminists and organizers across Latin America…
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Mona Sinha: Demands Equality Now for Women and Girls
Dr. Nancy welcomes Mona Sinha, CEO of Equality Now, who shares her journey from growing up in India and volunteering with Mother Teresa’s all-girls orphanage, to learning the value of women supporting women at Smith College, to leading a global organization that drives the legal and systemic…
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Denise Dunning: Rise Up Together—Empowering Women and Girls
Dr. Denise Dunning joins the conversation to share her transformative journey as the founder of Rise Up Together, an organization dedicated to the global empowerment of women and girls by supporting local leaders in solving problems and driving impactful change. Dr. Dunning discusses the…
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Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither: Committed to Women’s Education
Dr. Nancy welcomes Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither, a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and women’s empowerment, to discuss her inspiring journey from North Carolina to Los Angeles. Dr. Hines-Gaither shares how mentors, like her mother and other influential women in her life, shaped her path...
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Former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney: Driving for the ERA
Dr. Nancy welcomes The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney, former U.S. Congresswoman, to share her inspiring journey of public service, focusing on her unwavering commitment to gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). She discusses her upcoming “Driving the Vote for Women’s Equality”...
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Francine Mbvoumbo: Empowering Women Through Mentorship
Dr. Nancy welcomes Francine Mbvoumbo, founder of Mothers to Daughters, for an inspiring conversation about empowering women through intergenerational mentorship and support. Mbvoumbo shares her journey, highlighting how her upbringing and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit shaped her mission to...
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Dr. Leah Robinson: Optimal Health for an Optimal Life
Dr. Leah Robinson: Optimal Health for an Optimal Life Get full access to Dr. Nancy O’Reilly and the Women Connect4Good Foundation at drnancyoreilly.substack.com/subscribe
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Michelle Milford Morse: Advancing Global Gender Equality
Dr. Nancy welcomes Michelle Milford Morse, Vice President for Girls and Women Strategy at the United Nations Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about advancing global gender equality. Milford Morse shares how her Texas roots and influential women leaders have shaped her journey, and...
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David G. Smith: Creating Inclusive Workplaces Together
Dr. Nancy sits down with David G. Smith, PhD, a sociologist, author, and leading expert on the benefits male allies bring to women in the workplace. Sharing his unique journey from Navy pilot alongside his wife to be to passionate advocate for male allyship and gender equity in the workplace. It...
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Heidi Sieck and Nicole Haggard - Speaking Truth to Power
Dr. Nancy welcomes Heidi Sieck and Dr. Nicole Haggard for a powerful compilation on the topic of equality. Sieck shares her insights on the decades-long political strategy to limit reproductive freedom, and its critical role in empowering women to step into leadership. She also weighs in on the...
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Janine Firpo: Building The Sheconomy—Wealth with Purpose
Dr. Nancy welcomes Janine Firpo, investor, author of Activate Your Money, and co-founder of Invest for Better. Firpo shares the story of her unconventional path from tech and international development to pioneering values-aligned investing for everyday women. She introduces the Sheconomy, a...
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Natalie Byrne: Launching BE Human in the age of AI
Dr. Nancy welcomes Natalie Byrne, founder of the impact strategy firm blank space and the social profit blank space collaborative. Byrne shares her journey from journalism to advising global leaders, brands, and philanthropists on activating their purpose. She details the launch of BE Human at…
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Sara Lomelin: Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist
Dr. Nancy welcomes Sara Lomelin, founding CEO of Philanthropy Together and a global catalyst for democratizing philanthropy. Lomelin shares her journey from her childhood in Mexico City to becoming a visionary leader, named to the TIME100 Philanthropy list and Forbes 50 Over 50 for her work...
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Andreas Pettersson: Power Without Permission
Dr. Nancy welcomes Andreas Pettersson, author of Power Without Permission and longtime advocate for women’s leadership. Having been raised by a single mother in Sweden where equality is the norm, he expresses his shock at finding such extreme inequality in leadership in the U.S. He shares how his...
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Sarah Haacke Byrd: Leading The Way For Women Moving Millions
Dr. Nancy welcomes Sarah Haacke Byrd, a visionary leader in philanthropy and CEO of Women Moving Millions, to discuss her mission of advancing gender equality through bold investments, collective leadership, and systems-level change. With over two decades of experience, Haacke Byrd has mobilized...
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Hali Lee: Unlocking Generosity Through Giving Circles
Dr. Nancy welcomes Hali Lee, a trailblazing philanthropist and founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle, to discuss her mission of transforming generosity into community-driven change. As a co-founder of the Donors of Color Network and Philanthropy Together, Lee champions the power of giving...
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Tracy Evans-Land: Turning Excellence into Impact
Dr. Nancy welcomes Tracy Evans-Land, a three-time Olympian and freestyle skiing pioneer, to share her inspiring journey from the slopes to creating change. As the founder of Kids Play International, she promotes gender equity and the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect by using...
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DeNora Getachew & Keely Quinn: Empowering Youth to Make a Difference
Dr. Nancy welcomes DeNora Getachew and Keely Quinn, leaders at DoSomething.org, as they share their inspiring work empowering youth to drive change. Highlighting the importance of civic engagement, equity, and environmental activism, they discuss how DoSomething.org equips young people with the...
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Dr. Ludy Green: Empowering Women to Break the Cycle of Abuse
Dr. Nancy welcomes Dr. Ludy Green, a global expert on violence against women and economic empowerment for victims of abuse, as she shares her remarkable journey of linking financial security to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. Considering the crucial role that financial independence plays in...
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Danette Leighton and Jean Tatge: Advancing Women in Sports
Dr. Nancy sits down with Danette Leighton and Jean Tatge of the Women’s Sports Foundation to discuss the critical role of sports in fostering equality and leadership. Reflecting on Billie Jean King’s founding vision and Title IX’s 51-year legacy, they discuss the role of sports in teaching...
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Celina Stewart: Your Role in Protecting Democracy
Dr. Nancy welcomes Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States. Stewart shares how her early passion for justice and civil rights led to her role in championing democracy. Growing up in a military family and inspired by her mother’s childhood experiences of cruelty…
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Nicki Parr: Empowering Women for Economic Independence
Dr. Nancy welcomes Nicki Parr, the dynamic CEO of Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) and a steadfast advocate for women's economic empowerment. Parr shares her inspiring story, from growing up between England and the U.S. to building a career that blends business experience with a passion for...
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Erika Alexander: The Impact of Storytelling on Leadership
Dr. Nancy welcomes Erika Alexander, celebrated actress, activist, and co-founder of Color Farm Media. Known for her iconic roles in Living Single, Get Out, and American Fiction, Alexander shares her inspiring evolution from growing up in a traveling ministry family to becoming a multifaceted...
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Stacey Tisdale and Sayam Ibrahim: Creating Financial Freedom
Dr. Nancy is joined by Stacey Tisdale, veteran TV broadcast financial journalist, financial behavior expert, and founder of Mind Money Media, alongside Sayam Ibrahim, real estate entrepreneur and founder of Hero Homes. Together, they offer empowering insights on breaking down socioeconomic…
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Pat Mitchell and Mary Robinson: Championing Women-Led Climate Solutions
In this episode, Dr. Nancy is joined by two extraordinary trailblazers, Pat Mitchell and Mary Robinson, to explore their inspiring work on Project Dandelion, a global women-led campaign for climate justice. Mitchell reflects on her groundbreaking career as an award-winning journalist and the…
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Dr. Sheila Robinson: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for Women in the Workplace
In this episode, Dr. Nancy welcomes Dr. Sheila Robinson, CEO of Diversity Woman Media, to discuss her inspiring 20-year journey of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Sheila highlights her company’s evolution, including the launch of Executive Woman magazine, which focuses on...
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Frédérique Campagne Irwin: Elevating Women's Stories and Inspiring Change
In this episode, Dr. Nancy sits down with Frédérique Campagne Irwin, CEO of the National Women's History Museum, to discuss the power of storytelling and representation in advancing gender equality. Frédérique shares insights into the Museum’s mission to inspire change by showcasing women’s...
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Robin Pedrelli: Debunking DEI Myths and Fostering Inclusive Workplaces
In this episode, Dr. Nancy welcomes Robin Pedrelli, co-founder of VisionSpring Inc., a diversity and inclusion consulting firm. Robin shares her incredible 30-year journey into the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), explores the myths that often overshadow its purpose, and…
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Carol Jenkins: Empowering Women and Fighting Inequality
In this episode, journalist and activist Carol Jenkins shares her inspiring story of growing up on her family farm in Alabama and becoming a champion for equality. Carol discusses her influential career in media and her dedication to women's and children's rights, including her pivotal work with...
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Michele Weldon: Redefining Priorities in a Post-Pandemic World
Throughout the episode, Michele Weldon opens up about her experiences navigating the pandemic, from moments of grief to sources of hope, all of which inspired her latest book, The Time We Have – Essays on Pandemic Living.. She reflects on the importance of living with intention, shedding…
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Dr. Sophia Armen and Rosie Couture Fighting for Gender Equality
Today, we're joined by two inspiring leaders in the fight for gender justice and the publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Dr. Sophia Armen and Rosie Couture lead influential organizations working to achieve gender and racial equality. In this episode, they share their journeys, the...
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Luz Maria Henriquez: Protecting Our Freedoms
This episode features Luz Maria Henriquez, Executive Director of the non-partisan ACLU of Missouri and the first Latinx leader in the organization's history. Luz shares her powerful journey from growing up as the daughter of an undocumented mother to becoming a leader in civil rights advocacy.…
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Post-Election Special: Tackling Equality Challenges with Gloria Feldt and Zakiya Thomas
Dr. Nancy brings you a heartfelt and empowering post-election episode featuring two inspiring leaders, Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take the Lead, and Zakiya Thomas, president and CEO of the ERA Coalition. Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities that the recent U.S....
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Post-Election Special: Turning Setbacks into Strengths with Frédérique Campagne Irwin, Maggie O’Neill, and Tiffany Shlain
Dr. Nancy O'Reilly’s candid conversation with Frédérique Campagne Irwin, Maggie O'Neill, and Tiffany Shlain explores the repercussions of the recent U.S. presidential election and its impact on gender equality. The discussion highlights the unsettling influence of political branding, analyzes the...
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Catherine Gray: Leading the Way for Women in Venture Capital
Catherine Gray takes us on an inspiring journey into venture capital and female entrepreneurship. As a powerhouse producer, she shares insights from her groundbreaking documentary "Show Her the Money," highlighting the transformative power of investing in women-led businesses. Catherine stresses...
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Bonnie Stabile: Shaping Gender Policies for a Balanced Future
Dr. Bonnie Stabile, Associate Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, delves into the intricacies of how gender policy and acculturation affect women’s leadership. While pointing out the critical importance of representation across all sectors and the...
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Asha Dahya & Monica Morales-Garcia: Championing Reproductive Justice
Asha Dahya and Monica Morales Garcia share an exciting update about the Green Tide Rising podcast series, illuminating the Green Wave Movement in Latin America. Asha, an Emmy nominated producer and storyteller, and Monica, an audio journalist and fashion scholar, explore their roles in this...
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Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney: Mobilizing for Gender Equality and Political Action
In this episode, The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney, former U.S. Congresswoman, shares her remarkable journey, highlighting her groundbreaking roles and relentless pursuit of gender equality through legislative measures, including her ongoing fight for the Equal Rights Amendment. She reminds…
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Maheen Kaleem: Empowering The Next Generation And Investing In Girls Of Color
In this episode, Maheen Kaleem, a human rights lawyer and Vice President of Programs and Operations at Grantmakers for Girls of Color discusses her inspiring journey from her family's roots in Pakistan to her impactful role in philanthropy. Central to their dialogue is the critical mission of...
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Dr. Nancy O'Reilly is President of Women Connect4Good, Inc. She is also a Licensed Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist and Author. This podcast features Dr. Nancy's conversations with Smart, Amazing Women and their male allies.
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