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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 champion and winner of seven Olympic medals.

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 champion and winner of seven Olympic medals.

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 inspire and recharge your motivation. Pulitzer-winning columnist Connie Schultz hosts the weekly series, with new episodes dropping each Thursday starting April 7.

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 inspire and recharge your motivation. Pulitzer-winning columnist <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/staff/7493724002/connie-schultz/" aria-label="Link Connie Schultz">Connie Schultz</a> hosts the weekly series, with new episodes dropping each Thursday starting April 7.

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Simone Biles reflects on 'pushing mental health to the forefront'

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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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Melinda French Gates on creating societal change for women and people of color

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.

Janet Murgu&iacute;a believes in the American dream for all, so she uses her voice to promote access and equity.
Read more about Mugu&iacute;a's work as President and CEO of UnidosUS, and our other Women of the Year honorees <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/opinion/2022/03/13/kizzmekia-corbett-north-carolina-usa-today-women-of-the-year/6946408001/?gps-source=BRNMSVCPSPXXWOTY&amp;itm_source=usat&amp;itm_medium=onsite-spike&amp;itm_campaign=woty-storytellingstudio-n&amp;itm_content=static">right here</a>.

Keeping your sights set on a bigger dream to push through darkness

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-vaccination noise.

Read more about Corbett and our other Women of the Year honorees right here.

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 &ndash; despite all the anti-vaccination noise.
Read more about Corbett and our other Women of the Year honorees <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/opinion/2022/03/13/kizzmekia-corbett-north-carolina-usa-today-women-of-the-year/6946408001/?gps-source=BRNMSVCPSPXXWOTY&amp;itm_source=usat&amp;itm_medium=onsite-spike&amp;itm_campaign=woty-storytellingstudio-n&amp;itm_content=static">right here</a>.

Simone Biles reflects on 'pushing mental health to the forefront'

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