HerStory Podcast

Sharon Idahosa
HerStory Podcast

In a world where women's stories have often been silenced or overlooked, it's time to give them the spotlight they deserve. Welcome to 'HerStory: Unveiling Women's Narratives,' the podcast that brings you the extraordinary tales of women from all walks of life.

  1. Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in STEM and Beyond with Srimathy Kesan

    15 ENE

    Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in STEM and Beyond with Srimathy Kesan

    In this episode of HerStory Podcast, host Sharon Idahosa interviews the inspiring Dr. Srimathy Kesan, founder of Space Kidz India. Dr. Kesan shares her remarkable transformation from a homemaker to a leader in space science, spearheading 27 space missions, including the launch of the world’s lightest satellite. She reflects on overcoming societal and personal challenges, navigating a male-dominated field without an engineering degree, and building a legacy of empowering young minds, particularly rural girls, to pursue careers in STEM. Dr. Kesan also highlights her groundbreaking global initiative, involving 108 countries and 12,000 girls in creating a satellite for the moon. Her story is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of women to drive transformative change. This episode is a call to action for women to embrace leadership, build visibility through personal branding, and support each other in achieving their goals. Tune in to learn how women can rise above challenges, break barriers, and leave an indelible mark on the world. If you've been inspired by the stories we share, consider supporting us via our buy me a coffee page. Your contributions help us to continue amplifying women's voices worldwide.  Now if you're a brand or a business looking for more visibility, sponsoring the podcast is a great way to showcase your brand. Sponsorship benefits includes ad placements, social media mentions, logo displaying in all of our episodes and a lot more. Now, to learn more and how you can partner, send us an email to info@sharonidahosa.com

    33 min
  2. Diversity and Inclusion in Agriculture with Kelsha Weaver

    13/11/2024

    Diversity and Inclusion in Agriculture with Kelsha Weaver

    In this episode of HerStory Podcast, host Sharon Idahosa engages in a profound conversation with Kelsha Weaver, a retired military veteran and Black woman farmer, who shares her journey into the agriculture sector. Kelsha reflects on her transition from military service to farming, inspired by a desire to create a meaningful legacy and contribute to sustainable agriculture. She discusses the unique challenges Black women veterans face in farmland procurement, including financial barriers, limited access to resources, and systemic biases that differ from those faced by other groups. Kelsha sheds light on her experiences navigating federal programs designed to support veterans and minority groups, noting the gaps in accessibility and the additional hurdles she encountered. She speaks openly about the intersectional challenges of race, gender, and veteran status, sharing personal stories of bias and discrimination, and how she developed resilience and found support through specific networks and organizations dedicated to uplifting Black women veterans. Together, Sharon and Kelsha explore critical policy changes that could enhance access to land and resources, emphasizing the need for inclusive federal programs that truly reach underserved communities. Kelsha’s words of encouragement are powerful, advising Black women veterans interested in agriculture to persevere, tap into available support networks, and advocate for themselves. She ends by sharing her hopes for a more diverse and inclusive agricultural future, where Black women veterans can thrive and make lasting impacts.

    27 min

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In a world where women's stories have often been silenced or overlooked, it's time to give them the spotlight they deserve. Welcome to 'HerStory: Unveiling Women's Narratives,' the podcast that brings you the extraordinary tales of women from all walks of life.

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