Women of the Year
Women of the Year
Listen to personal stories of perseverance from USA TODAY's Women of the Year. There are names you know like Simone Biles and Melinda French Gates that you'll hear from. And there's women at the center of historic moments you've lived through in 2021, like the development of a vaccine for COVID-19 or the fight against political misinformation onslaughts. These vulnerable, authentic interviews will…Follow the podcast:
Melinda French Gates on creating societal change for women and people of color
Read more about Melinda French Gates and our other Women of the Year honorees right here. We want your nominations! Help us identify women in your lives, in your neighborhoods, in your states, who are making a difference and who we should consider as our next Women of the Year.
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Keeping your sights set on a bigger dream to push through darkness
Janet Murguía believes in the American dream for all, so she uses her voice to promote access and equity. Read more about Muguía's work as President and CEO of UnidosUS, and our other Women of the Year honorees right here.
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She helped develop COVID-19 vaccine; now teaching more to trust science
Kizzmekia Corbett is the lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research at the National Institutes of Health. Her team developed and evaluated the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine. She sees her role as a communicator around the science. It's her job to teach and to empathize – despite all the anti-vaccina…
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Arizona attorney fought ban on mask mandates, defended voter-approved recreational marijuana program
One of Arizona's most accomplished women fights election misinformation and on behalf of the vulnerable. Meet her in the second episode of our Women of the Year podcast. Read more about Roopali Desai here.
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Simone Biles reflects on 'pushing mental health to the forefront'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles removed herself from competition in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She had no idea the impact that decision would make in the conversation around mental health. Hear more from her about her goals for the future and what's on the horizon for the five-time, world all-around ch…
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'Women of the Year' carry as they climb
We're all looking to make an impact and to find our purpose. USA TODAY's Women of the Year national honorees have lessons on doing exactly that on a grand scale. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz for USA TODAY's Women of the Year podcast and get inspired. New episodes available …
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