Episode 9 - A single word 200 Women: The Listening Ground by Westpac

Could you think of a single word that you most identify with? The 200 Women project asked amazing women from around the world to do just that. Can you guess what they said? We’ll give you a hint – love, trust, hope and courage. Listen in to hear why.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

Ronni Kahn, the founder of food rescue organisation OzHarvest.

Vidya Balan, a Bollywood actor and human rights activist.

Eva McGauley, an anti-sexual violence activist. She has been diagnosed with terminal nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Jessica Gallagher, a vision-impaired Paralypian who was the first Australian to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.

Anita Heiss, an author, and advocate for Aboriginal visibility in literature.

Nicole Tung, an award-winning photojournalist whose friend and colleague, James Foley, was executed by Islamic State.

Susan Carland, a writer, sociologist and academic. She converted from Christianity to Islam at the age of 19.

Sharon Brous, a leading US-based rabbi.

Collette Dinnigan, Australian-based fashion and interior designer.

Rosie Batty, an advocate and campaigner against family violence following the murder of her son, Luke, by his father.

Dolores Huerta, a labour activist and community organiser. She was awarded the American Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Andrea Mason, indigenous rights activist.

Sahm Venter, a journalist and author. She currently holds the role of senior researcher at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.