A Conversation with Reshma Saujani

In this candid conversation, host Marianne Schnall speaks with activist, bestselling author, Girls Who Code founder, and Moms First CEO Reshma Saujani about her new documentary No Country for Mothers, why motherhood in America has become a cultural battleground, and what it will take to build a society that truly supports women, mothers, and families.

Together, they explore the barriers mothers face, including the lack of paid leave and affordable childcare, and a culture that too often pits women against one another. They unpack false divides—from “girl boss” versus “trad wife” to the outrage-driven algorithms of social media—that distract from the systemic changes that could unite families across political and cultural lines. Their wide-ranging conversation also explores what courage looks like in this moment, why women’s voices and leadership matter more than ever, the critical role women must play in shaping the future of AI and technology, and why supporting mothers may be one of the greatest opportunities to bring Americans together across divides.