Elisabeth Griffith: Author of "Formidable"

The historian’s latest book chronicles American women and the fight for equality, 1920-2020. In it, Griffith looks at the 100 years that have passed since adoption of the 19th Amendment and the differing crusades and struggles of white women and Black women. 

Rena Greifinger and Alex Idol: Maverick Collective

We won’t have equity for women until we have health equity, say the leaders of this unique nonprofit. Maverick Collective brings together women philanthropists to solve problems from a feminist perspective by making investments in health and reproductive rights projects that elevate women and girls.

Lydia Moland on 19th Century Crusader, Lydia Maria Child

Historian Lydia Moland’s new book resurrects Lydia Maria Child. Now mostly forgotten, Child was one of the 19th century’s most popular authors; she wrote best-selling novels and guidebooks for housewives, and edited the first American children’s magazine. And then she jeopardized her entire career …

Dr. Sara Gottfried: Author of "Women, Food and Hormones"; Part 2

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan to help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: The focus is on food, as Dr. Sara takes us through he…

Dr. Sara Gottfried: "Author of Women, Food and Hormones"; Part I

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women’s health needs are different from men’s, and shares her female-focused plan that can help women live a healthier life. On today’s episode: Dr. Sara busts the myths about women’s health, …

Annie Young-Scrivner: CEO of Wella Company

The CEO of Wella Company, a global leader in the $100 billion beauty industry, Annie Young-Scrivner discusses her inspirational American Dream story and how it has shaped her as a leader, the importance of mentorship and representation, and why empowering women in the economy is part of Wella Compa…

Joyce DiDonato: Opera Star

Called “perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation,” she is currently getting raves in the role of Virginia Woolf in the Metropolitan Opera’s world premiere of The Hours. Hear how she went from an unknown who was told she had no talent to singing on the world’s most important stages—an…

Stephanie Spangler: Director of Costumes at The Metropolitan Opera

In a typical opera season, she will oversee as many as 4,500 costumes as well as the people who put them on and take them off the Met’s performers. As Director of Costumes, Wardrobe, Wigs, and Makeup, Spangler is the highly organized hub of a nightly whirlwind that makes magic happen on one of the …

Shauna Blythe Burke & Rebecca Myers: Jewelry Designers Collaborating for a Cause

New York Jewelry Week is on right now. And if you’re in NYC that’s the perfect venue to see the Plan B Art Project, a traveling exhibit created by jewelry artist Shauna Blythe Burke as a way to raise funds and awareness for reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood. Shauna has been joined in the p…

Edith Wharton: Novelist and Designer

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like “The Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth” that remain popular today. We revisit this interview with Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount, to get fascinating insights into this multifaceted wri…