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Journalist, author, and activist Marianne Schnall has been in conversation with some of the most iconic luminaries of our time. The ShiftMakers Podcast brings us on an epic journey that highlights the exclusive insights of various celebrities, thought leaders, and movement makers as they share guidance on how to be an authentic changemaker today.  Ultimately, we uncover what it will take to make a positive difference in the world.

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What Would It Mean to Elect a Woman President?

Host Marianne Schnall shares a collection of insights on “What would it mean for the U.S. to…

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23 minutes

A Conversation with María Teresa Kumar

Host Marianne Schnall speaks with political and voting rights activist María Teresa Kumar, founder and president of…

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22 minutes

A Conversation with Rep. Barbara Lee

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who is the highest-ranking Black woman appointed to Democratic Leadership and has served in…

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25 minutes

A Conversation with Rep. Jasmine Crockett

In this powerful conversation with host Marianne Schnall, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, U.S. House of Representative for Texas’…

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33 minutes

How We Got Here: A Historical Look at Women Running for President and Other Trailblazing Women in Politics

Host Marianne Schnall takes a historical look at the feminist trailblazers and political milestones that helped advance…

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25 minutes

A Conversation with Anita Hill

As the country is poised to possibly elect our first woman president who is also a woman…

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36 minutes

A Conversation with Nancy Pelosi

Host Marianne Schnall shares highlights from her recent conversation with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi…

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20 minutes

What Will It Take to Make a Woman President: 2024

In this introductory episode of our special election series, host Marianne Schnall shares how her young daughter’s…

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24 minutes
Kimberle Crenshaw

Kimberlé Crenshaw – Full Interview

Listen to host Marianne Schnall’s full conversation about advancing racial justice with civil rights activist and law…

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46 minutes
From left to right, images of Maya Angelou, Kimberle Crenshaw and Anita Hill

Racial Justice In a Gender Equal World

Recognizing that we cannot achieve gender equality without also advancing racial equality, host Marianne Schnall has devoted…

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33 minutes

Natalie Merchant – Full Interview

In this episode, listeners can hear Marianne’s full conversation with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. In their poignant,…

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46 minutes

Liberation Through Art in a Gender-Equal World

Host Marianne Schnall continues a season-long exploration of visions for a gender-equal world by delving into the…

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40 minutes

Brittany Packnett Cunningham – Full Interview

This episode features Marianne Schnall’s full conversation with activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett…

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43 minutes

New Paradigms of Leadership and Power In A Gender Equal World

In this first episode of our season devoted to creating a gender-equal world, Marianne Schnall explores how…

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30 minutes

Elizabeth Lesser Part 2 – Embracing Change

In part two of this conversation with Elizabeth Lesser, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of the Omega…

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24 minutes

Elizabeth Lesser Part 1 – Our Human Story

In part one of this two-part conversation with Elizabeth Lesser, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of the…

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34 minutes