ShiftMakers Podcast
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.
Our special fourth season, “What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? 2024,” features host Marianne Schnall’s new conversations with thought leaders on key issues connected to the 2024 election, as well as timely archival content from her high profile interviews from her book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? This season explores themes around the challenges and opportunities Kamala Harris will face and what we can all do to help achieve the historic milestone of electing a woman president and paving the way for more women and diversity in leadership.
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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…
Kimberlé Crenshaw – Full Interview
Listen to host Marianne Schnall’s full conversation about advancing racial justice with civil rights activist and law…
Racial Justice In a Gender Equal World
Recognizing that we cannot achieve gender equality without also advancing racial equality, host Marianne Schnall has devoted…
Natalie Merchant – Full Interview
In this episode, listeners can hear Marianne’s full conversation with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. In their poignant,…
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…
Brittany Packnett Cunningham – Full Interview
This episode features Marianne Schnall’s full conversation with activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett…
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…
Elizabeth Lesser Part 2 – Embracing Change
In part two of this conversation with Elizabeth Lesser, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of the Omega…
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…
Madeleine Albright’s Enduring Legacy
Madeleine Albright was internationally admired for her confidence, intellect, and sharp wit. She had an inexhaustible ability…
Gloria Steinem Essential Wisdom Collection
In honor of Women’s History Month and Gloria Steinem’s 88th birthday this week, host Marianne Schnall shares…
Reflections On Curiosity
In this bonus episode, Marianne Schnall shares her professional journey of shifting from interviewing celebrities about their…
Jane Goodall, Anita Hill, Natalie Portman, and More – The Joy of Creating Change
In this special episode of ShiftMakers, host Marianne Schnall shares the inspiration and advice of thought leaders…
Justin Baldoni – The Healing Power of Undefining Masculinity
Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, author, podcast host and founder of the Man Enough Movement, which…
Wisdom For A New Year
In this special New Years’ episode of ShiftMakers, host Marianne Schnall shares wisdom from her archival interviews…
Sylvia Earle – Living in Harmony with Our Ocean
Dr. Sylvia Earle is an internationally renowned marine biologist, aquanaut, conservationist, and author who has led over…